My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

Xiao Qingxiu stood there, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

Indeed, he truly did not understand Helian Mingchuan's attitude just now.

Logically speaking, this person is, after all, a prince of Beiyu, and there is no need for him to be so accommodating to Jiang Xiaobai.

Judging from this, this prince probably doesn't even have half the courage of Helian Zhaoyue.

Or... something happened in these three days that he doesn't know about?

Standing there in deep thought for a moment, Xiao Qingxiu still couldn't come up with a solution.

Seeing that Jiang Xiaobai was leading Tang Ningshuang and the Princess to another part of Yipinlou, Xiao Qingxiu temporarily suppressed his doubts and came to Helian Zhaoyue's side.

"Your Majesty the Princess!"

Xiao Qingxiu smiled and lowered his voice, asking, "Did I include Jiang Xiaobai in the arrangements I made before I left that day?"

That's right, the delegations from both countries will come to Yipinlou sooner or later.

So... he had already discussed this plan with the eight major merchant houses.

If Jiang Xiaobai brings delegations from both countries, then we'll make sure he loses face!

"Um!"

Helian Zhaoyue responded softly, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Jiang Xiaobai was indeed caught in the trap.

But the outcome is likely to be different from what Xiao Qingxiu expected.

"Ha, I knew it!"

Seeing Helian Zhaoyue nod, Xiao Qingxiu's smile widened even more: "With the cooperation of the eight major merchant groups, this kid... is definitely going to suffer a great loss!"

"It's just a pity I wasn't there at the time, otherwise I really wanted to see what kind of expression this guy had!"

As he spoke, Xiao Qingxiu glanced at Jiang Xiaobai's back and let out a heavy snort.

However, Xiao Qingxiu quickly put on a cold smile again and said, "However, it doesn't matter. This guy still dares to come here today, so I... can naturally teach him another lesson!!"

"Your Highness, just watch!"

"Young Prince..."

Looking at Xiao Qingxiu's confident demeanor, Helian Zhaoyue sighed and advised, "I think you'd better not provoke him!"

After saying that, Helian Zhaoyue shook her head and walked towards Helian Mingchuan.

From the beginning of her trip to Dahua until now, she hasn't gained the slightest advantage over Jiang Xiaobai.

Lost from start to finish!

Xiao Qingxiu's plan was indeed quite good, but now... all eight major business firms and four chairmen have sided with Jiang Xiaobai.

Therefore, in terms of cunning, Xiao Qingxiu is no match for Jiang Xiaobai!

Ok?

Xiao Qingxiu stood there, watching Helian Zhaoyue's departing figure, his expression even more puzzled.

How come this princess has changed her personality too?

Whenever Helian Zhaoyue mentioned Jiang Xiaobai, wasn't she gritting her teeth and wishing she could draw her sword on the spot?

Now, they're actually advising him not to provoke Jiang Xiaobai?

Xiao Qingxiu frowned, glanced at Jiang Xiaobai again, and finally gave a cold laugh.

But he didn't believe in such nonsense!

This is Yipinlou!

His territory!

……

Time passed little by little.

Half an hour later, the street outside Yipinlou suddenly became lively.

Hearing the noise, Xiao Qingxiu narrowed his eyes and went to the door.

Upon seeing the eight sedan chairs parked outside, a smile appeared on Xiao Qingxiu's face.

The people from the eight major merchant houses have arrived!

Moreover, behind the eight sedan chairs were many horse-drawn carriages, and those sitting in them were clearly merchants from various places who had not yet left the capital.

"Wow, they arrived pretty quickly!"

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai also led Tang Ningshuang and the other two out. Looking at the scene outside, they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Ha, in the business world of the capital, who doesn't give me, Xiao Qingxiu, some face!"

Xiao Qingxiu smiled faintly, standing there with his hands behind his back, and said, "However, they did arrive earlier than I expected today!"

"You must be eager to see me!"

As he said this, Xiao Qingxiu's brows furrowed with arrogance.

As the president of Yipinlou, he represented the entire Beijing business community.

So, he still has that much confidence!

Jiang Xiaobai listened, a slight smile playing on his lips, but he didn't say anything, standing quietly to the side and watching.

Soon, the sedan curtains were lifted one after another, and the managers of the eight major merchants stepped out from inside.

what!

Seeing this, Xiao Qingxiu's expression flashed with surprise.

These eight officials haven't even left the capital yet?

That's right, all eight major merchant houses had correspondents in the capital.

He originally thought it was a messenger, but he didn't expect it to be the head of a major business.

Could it be that these officials are waiting for him to return?

Knew it.

Even though Bei Yu and the eight major merchants had already discussed the matter, people still felt uneasy without his personal approval as the chairman.

Thinking of this, Xiao Qingxiu's smile became even brighter.

After the people from the eight major merchants got off their sedan chairs, they naturally saw Jiang Xiaobai standing at the door and immediately walked over.

"hehe!"

Seeing this, Xiao Qingxiu took two steps forward and cupped his hands in greeting to the eight people, saying, "I didn't expect that you, esteemed leaders, would give me such face and stay in the capital to wait for me!"

"this……"

Upon hearing this, all eight people paused in their tracks, their expressions turning strange.

No, doesn't this young prince know that he... is no longer the president of Yipinlou?

The group exchanged glances, and the elderly man in charge hesitated before speaking, "Young Prince, I wonder what has happened to you these past two days..."

"Oh, I have some business to attend to outside!"

Before the old man could finish speaking, Xiao Qingxiu waved his hand with a smile: "I just got back this morning!"

"However, I heard from Chairman Tian that nothing went wrong at Yipinlou these past two days, which is largely thanks to the support of the eight managers!"

After hearing this, the eight people looked at each other again.

That's right, is Xiao Qingxiu genuinely unaware, or is he deliberately... saying the opposite to mock them?

The old man was puzzled, and could only chuckle awkwardly twice, saying, "Young Prince, you're too kind. We were just... acting on a whim!"

"Yes, yes, we just did it on a whim!"

The remaining seven officials nodded in agreement.

"Haha, what a spontaneous approach!"

Xiao Qingxiu laughed heartily twice, then glanced in Jiang Xiaobai's direction and deliberately raised his voice, saying, "By the way, Young Master Jiang has prepared some perfume today and would like to discuss business with everyone!"

"You eight major merchant groups should have a good talk with them. If possible... well, give them some support too!"

"We mustn't let this embarrass Young Master Jiang in the end!"

After saying that, the mockery in Xiao Qingxiu's eyes deepened.

His perfume business is extremely sought after throughout the entire Greater China region.

He believed that if he said this, the people of the eight major trading companies would understand what he meant.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people from the eight major trading companies all changed.

"Young Prince, is that really what you think?"

The old man looked at Xiao Qingxiu in surprise and asked a question.

"Haha, of course!"

Xiao Qingxiu laughed twice, and said magnanimously, "After all, business is business, and competition is inherent!"

"If Prince Jiang's perfume business truly surpasses mine, I, Xiao Qingxiu... will be happy for him!"

After saying that, Xiao Qingxiu burst into laughter again.

But he didn't notice that the managers of the eight major merchant houses standing opposite him all showed joy on their faces at the same time...