Dark Fairy

Chapter 239 Even the old rich man has to bow his head

All the restaurants in Yongchuan City have closed down.The entire industry has been hit almost destructively.And this is not just a case of two or three companies, but the norm across the country, and all the stoves and steamers for wine making were quickly sent into the ban.

Now that the purchase of food has begun to be restricted and rationed according to the population, who will make wine for you?
However, although the wine shop is gone, the wine may not be found.After all, there is nothing to sell outside. Some people who have food stored at home and are not worried about not having enough food can still find a way to bake wine by themselves.Even previously cellared wine is enough to last a long time.

This evening, in a big house in the small garden of the South City in Yongchuan City, the lanterns were hung high. Although there were no decorations, the middle door was wide open.

A middle-aged man in rich clothes was pacing at the door, his face expressionless and a knot of worry between his brows, and he looked towards the east street from time to time.

Not long after, a black carriage came over. There was no heraldry on the carriage, and the carriage was not luxurious or ordinary. However, five strong men with daggers on their waists and bronze medals were trotting on both sides of the carriage.Passers-by will quickly avoid it.The carriage finally stopped at the entrance of the house with a high lantern and a wide open door.

"We sincerely welcome Mr. Bai to your humble abode and make it shine!" The middle-aged man's face had already raised a bright smile, and the knot between his brows was no longer visible. Everything seemed to be immersed in a happy mood. inside.This emotional self-adjustment alone is not something ordinary people can do, it must be acquired through long-term experience.

At this time, the carriage curtain opened, and a young man got out of the carriage, it was Bai Lang.

"Boss Hou is very polite. Your house is famous in Yongchuan City. The word humble house is not used in this way." Bai Lang was also smiling, and after getting off the car, he cupped his hands and bowed back to the other party.There is no airs.

Bailang's reaction made the middle-aged man opposite him feel a lot better, and at the same time, the hope in his heart became a little stronger.He secretly thought that the newly promoted Baizuo Dao was not as vicious as the rumors outside, and he looked more like a friendly businessman than a person in a sword shop with a smile.It felt much easier to get in touch with than Tang Yanke, the former swordsman he had seen before.

"Master Bai, don't flatter me. Hou is just doing some small business. It's only a few generations of the family who have this kind of savings. It has nothing to do with being rich. Master Bai, please come inside!"

"Boss Hou please!"

The two entered the door as if they were friends.And the five waist knives who followed the carriage all the way also followed naturally.Keeping hands along the way, people follow closely at the gate and atrium at the end.

As soon as we got inside, two rich old men greeted us outside the hall.

"Bai Zuo Dao is good, the old man Hou Wang is polite here!"

"Old man Zhou Yu, I have seen Bai Zuo Dao!"

People over sixty are said to be mortal, and self-humility is also self-evident.Such an age would not make Bailang feel neglected, and he returned the salute with a smile.After all, these two are one of the best wealthy businessmen in Yongchuan City, holding nearly [-]% of the business in and out of Yongchuan City for iron smelting and iron making.On weekdays, the status is not lower than that of the sword hall, and even in terms of means and connections, it is much higher than the sword hall.

But time is also luck, people will not always go smoothly, and troubles cannot always be solved easily.It is inevitable to put down your face and ask for someone, even if the other party is someone you didn't like before.

Zhou Yu and Hou Wangtong have never paid attention to the people in the Knife Hall. They followed the path of the City Lord's Mansion and ate clean and decent food, which had nothing to do with the sleazy reputation of the Knife Hall. .I am too lazy to talk to each other on weekdays.But now, Bai Lang had to be invited over and over again.They had never thought before that there would be something that the City Lord's Mansion couldn't handle, but that the Knife Hall might still be able to handle.

"Two, Bailang is being polite here."

"Bai Zuo Dao, please!"

The group entered the hall, sat down separately among the guests of honor, and then exchanged pleasantries.The maid at home began to serve the food, and the aroma of wine filled the wine glass as a jar of old wine was unsealed.

"Bai Zuodao, this wine is famous. It is the imperial banquet tribute wine named by His Majesty today. It is rare outside. Moreover, this jar was obtained by the old man 20 years ago. It has been stored in the cellar for a long time. It is worth bringing it out only for distinguished guests. Now please give me a taste of Bai Zuo Dao!"

"Hahaha, Mr. Hou's words can hold Bailang back! Although Bailang is good wine, he mostly drinks ordinary spirits, and he doesn't have the conditions to study fine wine. But it's thanks to the opportunity to taste tribute wine Mister Hou's blessing!"

"Haha, Bai Zuodao's words are obvious. We are all natives of Yongchuan. How can we say that we, the fellow villagers, owe each other blessings? This is what we should do to help each other and support each other. It's just a drink, although it's not It’s rare, but Bai Zuodao gave me the honor to have the opportunity to invite Zuodao for this one!”

"Yes, yes, Bai Zuodao gave me face, this wine tastes smooth!"

Bai Lang smiled and listened to the two people's probing words during the dinner, and understood that although these two people looked calm, they were actually very anxious in their hearts.If he could bear not to ask directly, it would probably be a shame.

So Bai Lang said with a smile: "You two have something to say. Bai Lang doesn't like these twists and turns. People in the knife shop like to go straight. I went to the banquet today just to listen to your thoughts. Let's talk while eating and drinking. Once you have enough to eat and everything is settled, you won't drink the wine for free. Otherwise, Bailang wouldn't be so shameless as to come begging for a drink.

Two, can Bailang speak clearly? "

I guess I didn't expect Bailang to speak so directly. The two old men, including the middle-aged man surnamed Hou, were stunned for a moment, and then joy appeared on their faces. They laughed and raised their glasses to drink with Bailang. previous hesitation.

"Baizuodao is quick to speak! It's the old man who hesitated and made Baizuodao laugh! Yes, the matter is not small and urgent, and it is not a good idea to pull it. It is most appropriate to put it in the open!
Since the Baizuo knife came to listen to our thoughts, the old man didn't hide it. "

"You two, please speak frankly."

"Bai Zuo Dao, the industrial park has now become a gamble where our Hou family and Lao Zhou's family put all their wealth on it. The family's foothold is all invested here. Success or failure will directly affect the future situation of our two families. , or go up a level.

However, the heavens did not fulfill the wishes of the people, and Liu Jianyu led his troops here to break the balance of power in Yongchuan City.Let the fat of the industrial park be uncovered, and it immediately attracted a lot of flies and bedbugs, and now there are even hyenas looking around.

These things eat people without spitting out their bones.If this continues, all our investment in the industrial park will be in vain, and we will be completely squeezed out of the industrial park.Our two families absolutely cannot afford this consequence.

So we hope that Baizuo Dao can help us resolve this trouble.Please tell Bai Zuo Dao what price is needed, everything is easy to talk about! "

(End of this chapter)