Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 23: Embroidery must be Suzhou embroidery, brocade must be Yunjin

Because the things Daiqing did were so anthropomorphic, Ximen Lang had no good feelings towards these so-called old men and young people at all.

In other words, this Mr. Niu was a decent person in the original drama. Otherwise, he would rather stop doing business, and Ximen Lang would not make the money, and Ximen Lang would never pay attention to them.

But even so, Ximen Lang still couldn't accept the talk of this grandpa and that grandpa from the bottom of his heart.

"I'm such a cool guy, but I only get people to call me Brother Lang. That's all, it all depends on your feelings. If you respect me, call me that. If you don't, just call me by my name. It doesn't matter at all."

"But what gives you the right? You haven't made any contribution, and you have no moral integrity. Why do you want me to call you this or that?!"

what?
This is a tradition passed down in Beijing for hundreds of years, and everyone calls it that.

Regarding this, Ximen Lang, who is completely unimpressed by it, said
"If this is all that's been passed down through the centuries in the Forty-Nine City, then this so-called tradition is for nothing!"

In short, one sentence
"I don't want to take advantage of others, but others shouldn't try to take advantage of me! And don't try to suppress me with rules and regulations, because I won't buy into that!"

Therefore, before discussing matters with Mr. Niu, Ximen Lang directly stated his bottom line.

If you can accept it, then we can continue to talk. If you can't, then forget it.

Niu Ye, who had been accustomed to being called Master Niu, or in other words, after a lifetime of wandering around, had finally gotten to the point where people called him Master, was obviously not able to accept what Ximen Lang said.

But there was no way. Ever since their main crops were lost, the lives of the Bannermen became increasingly difficult.

Even he started to make a living by making furniture for others.

At home, people were anxiously waiting to have some rice cooked so that they could use the money from selling their property to find a decent marriage for their children who were old enough.

After all, the seedlings may fall but the trellis remains intact.

No matter what, the show cannot be neglected!
In addition, although Ximen Lang's words were not very pleasant to the ears, judging from his behavior alone, he was definitely a wealthy man.

Well, for the sake of money, you don’t have to call me master.

There was no need for Ximen Lang to persuade him further. Niu Ye, who was anxiously waiting for the rice to be cooked, found an excuse that he could not refuse to convince himself and came up with some nice speeches to save his face.

"This gentleman may look unfamiliar, but his demeanor and quick words are in line with my old Niu's temperament. I like him! Just listen to him and call him Master Niu!"

This was indeed a beautiful statement. It not only gave Ximen Lang a helping hand invisibly, but also saved his own face by using a suitable statement.

But the problem is that Niu Ye said this in front of Chen Xueru, who was at the next table and was as strong-willed as Xu Huizhen, but even more unreasonable.

As soon as he heard Ximen Lang, he would call him Master Niu, but he had been calling him Uncle Niu for so many years.

Chen Xueru, who had long wanted to take over the conversation and get to know Ximen Lang, immediately took this opportunity to attack Niu Ye.

"Hey, Master Niu, what you're doing is really unkind. What's the matter? Just because this guy is dressed so well and has such an impressive demeanor, he can call you Master Niu. We've been calling you Master Niu for so many years, and you've never even said a word of hello. Are you treating us differently because you think we're easy to talk to and bully?"

Hearing Chen Xueru's words, Niu Ye really wanted to add something.
"With your unforgiving nature, it's good enough that you don't bully me. Who would dare to bully you?"

But there was no way, Chen Xueru's words had completely put him in a difficult position.

From seeing Chen Xueru as the only one who was easy to bully, it became that all the neighbors were easy to bully.

In this age where rumors are like knives and reputation can kill, this is no trivial matter.

Niu Ye quickly stood up and bowed to his neighbors and drinking buddies. "I'm sorry, everyone. Brother Lang and I are really good friends, and I didn't think too much about it. So, since we're all in this new society, let's all follow its rules."

"From now on, the word 'Ye' in Niu Ye will be completely swept into the trash. If you respect me, Niu, just call me Master Niu like Brother Lang did. If you don't respect me, that's fine too. Just call me by my first name from now on. I promise I won't hesitate."

Chen Xueru didn't intend to do anything to Niu Ye, except that she really found Niu Ye's words irritating.

Most of the time, I just used this as an excuse to get to know Ximen Lang.

So, after Niu Ye’s words won applause.

Chen Xueru, who decided to quit while she was ahead, picked up the wine glass and drank a glass with Niu Ye.

Then, naturally, I started talking to Ximen Lang.

As for saying that, this is very likely to offend Master Niu.
Chen Xueru, a capitalist who owns a large silk shop, said
"He's a down-and-out Bannerman. Even if he hadn't collapsed, let alone now, I wouldn't do business with him since he doesn't even have a piece of satin on his body."

He didn't care at all, picked up the wine glass and started talking to Ximen Lang.

"Since everyone calls you Brother Lang, and you don't like the word 'Master', I'll follow suit and call you Brother Lang. I'm sure you've heard it. Yes, I am Chen Xueru, the owner of Xueru Silk Shop."

"I just felt offended by what Master Niu said, but it wasn't directed at you. So, if I accidentally offended you, please forgive me."

Look, she said this.

He is truly a smart guy.

After this incident, Ximen Lang finally realized how powerful Chen Xueru was.

But no matter how powerful he is, it has nothing to do with Ximen Lang.

Although Chen Xueru is indeed good-looking, she is at least one level higher than the heroine Xu Huizhen.

But by this time, she was already a widow, leaving behind a grown-up son. (Eh, another widow? Am I stirring up a nest of widows?)
Although Ximen Lang, a modern man, does not care much about chastity, when it comes to matters like children, he still works hard on his own.

So, I never thought of provoking Chen Xueru at all.

When I say we just got to know each other, I mean we just got to know each other.

Said a sound.
"fine."

Then, Ximen Lang turned the topic to silk, which he was more interested in.

"They say embroidery must be Su embroidery, and brocade must be Yunjin. Don't laugh at me, but I've never seen what Yunjin looks like in my entire life. Since Shopkeeper Xueru's family owns a silk and satin shop, I wonder if you sell any Yunjin. If you happen to have any, I'll go and order a few outfits someday."

Look, there must be several sets of outfits.

If he wasn't some young master, would he be so arrogant?

Chen Xueru immediately responded.

"If it were someone else, they might not have the goods. But since you said it is available, then it must be available. Even if it isn't, it must be available!"

With just a few words, a valuable business deal was finalized, and Ximen Lang's attention was finally put back on business.

(End of this chapter)