Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 409
After drawing the pie for Liu Xianglian, of course I have to implement it one by one and put it into action.

Lai Shangrong left all the specific details to his father Lai Da for implementation. After all, he was busy with official duties and had big goals, so he was not suitable for specific implementation.

Regarding Xue Biao and others, he could hide things as much as he could.

In the end, the plan was slightly improved and a new cement factory was to be built in Jinmen. After all, ancient times were not as good as modern times and transportation was very troublesome. In comparison, the construction of a cement factory was simpler.

Moreover, building a factory in Jinmen also eliminated the need for Xue Biao and others, and noticed abnormalities in the accounts and cement sales.

In addition, it depends on the specific implementation, and no one will notice the clues.

After Liu Xianglian completed the contact with Lai Da, Lai Shangrong came to Rong Mansion.

He did not rush to his back...Grand View Garden, but went to the meeting hall in the front yard first.

"Why is Shang Rong here...but the business is settled?"

When Jia Lian saw him visiting, he immediately stood up to greet him with joy in his cheeks.

"That's right!" Lai Shangrong nodded and said, "I haven't told the two ladies about this yet. You should first count the money in the palace and make some preparations in advance."

Seeing that his guess was good, Jia Lian scratched his head and said: "Shang Rong, please stop being so pretentious and tell your brother what the business is?"

"Sea-ships!" Lai Shangrong paused and then said: "I have recruited a group of shipbuilders from Xiyi and plan to buy the Longjiang Shipyard in Jinling!"

"This... how much money does this need? My family can't afford much!"

"It's up to me, King Zhongshun, Uncle Tian Guo and others to raise the funds. The little money you have in your house is already dispensable. Now that the maritime trade is booming and the court will gradually liberalize it, the demand for these ships will also be great. Zeng, if it weren't for the friendship with the mansion, not everyone can get a share in this lucrative business."

"Hey! Hey!" Jia Lian nodded and bowed, flatteringly: "That's right! That's right! Not to mention Sister Lin and Second Sister, our private relationship is also extraordinary."

"Pfft!" Lai Shangrong almost spit out a mouthful of tea.

This guy's shameless look really... made him very satisfied.

He waved his hands, stood up and said, "You go ahead and do your work! I have to go to Xue's house!"

"The Xue family?" Jia Lian asked doubtfully, "Is it possible that there is still a share of the Xue family?"

"That's natural. Since Sister Baoqin agrees to be my concubine, it's considered a close relationship. I have to take care of her no matter what."

Then the conversation changed: "Don't worry, it won't affect the share in the mansion. The Xing family and You family don't have the capital, and my family doesn't have any relatives to take care of. Otherwise, the shares may not be enough!"

Jia Lian is just an agent of the Rong Mansion. In terms of actual power, he is not as good as Wang Xifeng who can control Mrs. Wang's negligence.

Lai Shangrong came to Jia Lian, of course, not to inform him to buy shares, but because he didn't want to drink.

As the only male director of the Rong Mansion, Jia Lian naturally handles all these tasks single-handedly.

Although the number of contacts due to Jia Zheng's illness has decreased a lot, there are still some things that cannot be let go, such as in-laws.

As Jia Mu's natal family, the Shi family is naturally included.

Even though, Jia Lian didn't expect to sell this information to historians, or help negotiate a deal to earn a brokerage fee.

At least at this time when Jia Zheng was ill and the Rongfu's face was lost, he would show his relationship with these in-laws, so as to earn back a bit of face for the Rongfu.

After all, this business is not only led by him, but also involves the participation of King Zhongshun and Tian Guojiu. The Rong Mansion is in turmoil, so being able to participate in it is undoubtedly a show of prominence.

Even, in order to avoid Jia Lian's fear that the Shi family would share the shares of Rongfu, he specifically pointed out that it would not affect Rongfu's share.

When Jia Lian heard this, he was very interested and asked: "From what my brother said, do you still have a lot of shares?" "It's not much, but after all, the Xue family's big room is separated from the second room by one floor, so I don't plan to Let Wenlong buy too many shares, and I’ll take a look at the rest.”

After hearing this, Jia Lian's small eyes suddenly rolled around in their sockets.

He asked tentatively: "I wonder when I will need this money?"

Lai Shangrong smiled and said: "There is no rush. Last year, Prince Zhongshun and Uncle Tian Guo started to promote the Chengzhi Full Moon Wine. Now it has just been finalized and the acquisition has not been discussed yet. I only reported the idea of ​​purchasing the shipyard to the emperor."

Hearing that this matter was endorsed by the emperor, Jia Lian was immediately heartbroken.

"If Shang Rong still has extra shares, why not find some reliable people to invest in them? This way, the future management will not be... After all, Prince Zhongshun and Uncle Guo are powerful, and they may not interfere too deeply in the future."

Lai Shangrong nodded and said: "Having said that, if it is not a relative like the family or the Xue family, how can I rest assured?"

"Yes, yes! What Shang Rong said is absolutely true!"

Seeing Jia Lian's approach, Lai Shangrong smiled and said: "Now that my family is considered a shareholder, the two Lian brothers should also do their part. If there are any good candidates, you might as well come and find me. For the time being, I have the remaining shares. There will be no rush to deal with it.”

After saying that, he waved his hand and walked away.

"Hey! Hey!" Jia Lian, who was left with a hunched back, nodded repeatedly like a chicken eating rice.

Leaving the meeting hall in the front yard, Lai Shangrong passed through the hallway in front of the second door, followed the outer walls of the private lanes of the two houses, and entered the Xue family courtyard.

As soon as he entered the door, Lai Shangrong shouted to the servants in the courtyard: "Go and call Wenlong. I have a business to discuss with him."

It is not convenient to make the relationship with Xue Baochai public, but of course it is through Xue Pan's name.

Of course, after the discussion, he had to go to Xue Baochai to ask for some sweetness.

"Uncle... I'm not here..." The servant just said this, and quickly changed his words: "Uncle Lai, wait a moment, I will call the wife now!"

After saying that, he ran towards Aunt Xue's house like flying.

In the shadow of a famous tree, Lai Shangrong has long been famous for his ability to make money. As long as it is his business, it is tantamount to making money lying down.

The Xue family is not a servant of the Rong Mansion. They are all children brought to the capital from Jinling. Although they cannot be said to be both prosperous and prosperous, they are at least both disadvantaged.

They knew very well that the Xue family had sold off their assets in the south and been removed from the Ministry of Household Affairs.

I was worried that I would suffer in vain, but now Lai Shangrong came to discuss business. It was like pie in the sky, and there was no reason not to like it.

Aunt Xue, who was resting in the house, thought so.

She was originally fat and timid, but now it was midsummer and she was at home, so of course she had to be as light as possible.

Lai Shangrong's sudden visit caught her off guard.

She didn't know the true relationship between Lai Shangrong and Xue Baochai. She wanted to change into more serious clothes, but she was worried that he would be impatient to wait and affect the upcoming business.

Even knowing that Lai Shangrong treats him differently from others, he vaguely hopes that, with his unknown thoughts, he can try his best to win more benefits for his family.

So, he quickly ordered the maid to invite Lai Shangrong to the inner hall.

He wanted to cover himself up, so he found a gauze scarf and put it on. Then, taking three steps and two steps at a time, he quickly rushed to the courtyard to greet him.

(End of this chapter)