"But."
The last time Zhao Pan'er kowtowed three heads in private, and Chi Yanei returned four in public. There was nothing he could do, and he wanted to make up for the three hundred guan money lent as compensation to Zhao Pan'er, so he still wanted to persuade Zhao Pan'er unwillingly. There was no need to pay back the money, but Zhou Ji persuaded him to go back.
"Chi Ya Nei, since Miss Pan'er has made up her mind, why do you bother?"
Seeing that Zhou Ji had said so, Chi Yanei had no choice but to go back angrily.
This dude has a childlike disposition, and he speaks without restraint. If he waits a while longer, he might say something shocking.
After finally dismissing Chi Ya Nei, Zhao Pan'er stroked his chest and let out a little sigh of relief.
The river was muddy, and the four of them came to a clean step opposite Qingyuefang. The three sisters Song Yinzhang, Sun Sanniang and Zhao Pan'er reunited after a long absence.
Talking about what happened just now, Sun Sanniang said with concern on her face: "By the way, Yinzhang, how did you come here? There is no news these days. Pan'er, Zhaodi, I, and I are all worried to death."
Although Zhao Pan'er was quite dissatisfied with Zhou Ji's refutation of her remarks just now, she and Song Yinzhang are "Xiao Jimei" who have known each other for so long after all, carefully looked up and down Song Yinzhang's eyebrows and eyes, and the details of his appearance, and asked : "Yes, I heard people say that you have been very close to Shen Ruzhuo and Shen Guanren recently, so why are you with Mr. Zhou again this early in the morning?"
There is no need to finish the following words, everyone present already understood what she meant.
Sun Sanniang realized something was wrong, looked at Zhou Ji and Song Yinzhang in surprise, covered her mouth and said, "Could it be you?"
"It's not like this Miss Paner~"
Zhao Paner's question aroused Song Yinzhang's sadness, and the strength he had maintained in front of Zhou Ji and Si Teng Hongkui suddenly collapsed, as if pouring out all the uneasiness and fear of last night.
Song Yinzhang didn't turn his head, and handed his beloved pipa to his side, let go of his hand, and suddenly threw himself into Zhao Paner's arms.
Sun Sanniang stared wide-eyed, watching Zhou Ji take the pipa naturally while Song Yinzhang handed it over.
There was no communication, and there seemed to be a tacit understanding.
Seeing that Song Yinzhang was still crying, Sun Sanniang gave Zhou Ji a scrutinizing look, stepped forward to caress Song Yinzhang's back, and said distressedly: "Don't just cry, what's wrong? Is someone bullying you?" is you?"
"Don't look at me." Zhou Ji spread his hands and said innocently, dumbfounded.
"No, no, it's not Mr. Zhou." Seeing that Sun Sanniang misunderstood Zhou Ji, Song Yinzhang wiped away his tears and defended.
Because she was crying and talking, she spoke intermittently, and the impatient Sun Sanniang lost her voice: "Could it be that Shen Ruzhuo bullied you?!"
"No! I bullied him" Song Yinzhang sobbed, "He has bad intentions, he lied to me from the first contact, and wanted to use me as an object and transfer it to his boss to help him get promoted and make a fortune!"
The seriousness of the matter far exceeded Zhao Paner and Sun Sanniang's imagination, and they couldn't help but exclaimed in unison.
Sun Sanniang couldn't believe it: "Didn't Gu Qianfan check Shen Ruzhuo before and guarantee him that he is a good person?"
"Perhaps Shen Ruzhuo's hands and eyes are open to the sky, and his power is in the court. He has already opened up the relationship between the top and bottom of the Imperial City Secretary, so he can hide from the 'Living Hades'?" Zhou Ji stood beside the steps with a pipa, seemingly speaking for Gu Qianfan , In fact, Yin and Yang are strange.
Sun Sanniang didn't think too much, couldn't hear the irony in Zhou Ji's words, and looked at Zhou Ji with a puzzled face: "Impossible? The surname Shen really has such great power, and there is still a need to go around so much." A large group of people curry favor with their superiors, presenting their daughters for officials?"
Without intention and intention, Sun Sanniang's innocent words undoubtedly stabbed Zhao Pan'er in the heart again.
Every sentence never left Gu Qianfan, Zhao Pan'er's face was green and pale, and he managed to pull himself together, and said, "Official Shen is gentle and elegant, has never had a bad record before, and his moral character is also excellent. Is there some misunderstanding here?"
"Misunderstanding?" Song Yinzhang expressed anxiety, and said aggrievedly: "Where is there any misunderstanding! In recent years, he has been looking for beauties for Shangfeng officials, either with affection or to lure them out of their jobs. Many Jiaofang sisters have been attracted by him Defraud yourself and dedicate it to your boss! Since then, there has been no news."
"As long as you have the heart to investigate, there are not a few people who know about this matter! Last night at Lin Sansi's birthday banquet, Shen Ruzhuo colluded with the servant girl of the Lin family to drug the wine. If I hadn't been vigilant in advance and countered them by taking advantage of their unpreparedness, I'm afraid I would have been caught. That old **** Lin Sansi ruined his body!"
Although Song Yinzhang was full of resentment, he still retained the last sliver of rationality, did not name Zhang Haohao and Chi Yanei, and said aggrieved and annoyed: "I still have Shen Ruzhuo's plea statement here, if you don't believe it, you can ask Gu Qianfan to go check!"
"No need, we are both sisters, how could I not believe you~" Zhao Pan'er forced a smile, suppressed the bitterness in her heart, and said softly, "What's more, Gu Qianfan and I are over."
Song Yinzhang looked at Zhao Pan'er in shock, Zhao Pan'er was a little embarrassed, and could only look at Sun Sanniang for help.
"He is exactly the same as Ouyang Xu back then, and suddenly we couldn't find anyone. We mortgaged the tea house without telling the landlord, and borrowed money from all over the place to get enough money to go to Moon Tower." Sun Sanniang briefly explained what happened recently.
Stringing together the words of Chi Yanei and Sun Sanniang, Song Yinzhang finally understood, frowned slightly, looked at the two with distress and guilt, and said, "Sister Pan'er, Sanniang, I'm sorry, if it wasn't for my capricious mischief, I lost my temper and ran away , things will never turn out as they are now.”
Zhao Pan'er shook his head, comforted with moist eyes: "It's none of your business, it's just a passing year. Fortunately, you haven't been harmed by Shen Ruzhuo, and I blame me for neglecting this matter. Thinking about it, I'm really afraid. It's only a little bit short, and I will I'm sorry for your sister's request."
When Zhao Pan'er was relegated to a lowly status in the past, thanks to the care of Song Yinzhang's sister, she was able to avoid many troubles.
Song Yinzhang turned to comfort Zhao Pan'er and said: "Sister Pan'er, don't feel guilty, I am no longer the ignorant little girl who was sheltered by others.
I punished Shen Ruzhuo severely last night, filled in every ounce of hatred and grievances I had when I was beaten by Zhou She, told Shen Ruzhuo to eat his own fruit, ruined his reputation, and let him know that if he dared to lie to a woman, he would You must pay the price in blood! "
Zhao Paner and Sun Sanniang were also frightened by Song Yinzhang's words.
Sun Sanniang asked nervously, "What did you do last night? No one was killed, right?"
"Don't worry, I know how to measure, and I won't be able to find any tricks after measuring him." Song Yinzhang wiped away his tears, raised his head slightly, revealing a confident temperament from the inside out, his eyes are much more mature than before, "The two 'strength of style' Words are not only the pursuit of their literati and bureaucrats, but also the foundation of our women's life. Whether it is a tea house or a restaurant, as long as you rely on your own ability to earn money without stealing, robbing, flattering, or*, there is nothing at all. The difference between elegance and vulgarity!"
啪~啪~~啪~~~
Sun Sanniang's complexion changed slightly, and her stretched brows frowned again.
"The half mask is gone." Sun Sanniang showed bitterness, and said with difficulty, "A storm last night knocked off the roof, and the tea house has been turned into ruins. Broken down."
"What, what!" Song Yinzhang was shocked, and looked at Zhao Pan'er in disbelief. Seeing Zhao Pan'er nodding at her with a melancholy expression, he couldn't help feeling a little bit disappointed.
Although the half-hidden business has experienced several twists and turns, it is also the foundation of the three sisters after they came to Bianjing.
The address of Ma Xing Street was determined by Zhao Paner, pots, pans, tea sets and sundries were bought by Sun Sanniang, and the source of customers for the tea house was supported by her fame and pipa.
Without relying on the help of Gu Qianfan and Chen Lian, every penny he earned was clean.
"If you don't go to the old ones, don't come to the new ones. Although the tea house is gone, we still have restaurants, and we can start all over again." Zhao Pan'er forced a smile, but Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang had serious expressions.
In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that the tea house had been destroyed, and the restaurant was empty but had no money to renovate and open it. In the early stage, it was too difficult to purchase materials only on credit.
Zhou Ji looked at the three women who looked distressed, hesitated to speak for several times, and finally shook his head, helplessly looking into the distance.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Zhou Ji's actions. Suddenly, a flash of light flashed through Song Yinzhang's mind. He slapped his forehead and cursed himself for being stupid.
Sun Sanniang and Zhao Pan'er were startled by Song Yinzhang's crisp applause, turned to look at the red mark on her forehead, and looked at each other in blank dismay.
Song Yinzhang rubbed his forehead, and said anxiously: "Young Master, are my dividends from Tongfu Tea House still available?"
Zhou Ji raised his eyebrows, and joked: "You can think of yourself as a 'little rich woman'."
Song Yinzhang's face turned red, and Zhou Ji smiled and said, "Si Teng asked the accountant to make separate accounts for you. Every month's dividends and salary are saved for you. There may be five or six hundred coins, right? If you need , you can withdraw money at any time."
Tong Fu Teahouse opened later than half-hidden, and Song Yinzhang only got 10% of the bonus. Even so, there are five or six hundred!
Sun Sanniang and Zhao Pan'er were shocked when they heard the words, they didn't expect Tongfu Teahouse to make so much money.
Song Yinzhang was not as surprised as the two of them.
As the head musician of the troupe responsible for the arrangement and soundtrack, she knows the value of these operas and operas better than anyone else.
Especially after the operas of Tongfu Teahouse began to be circulated in the teahouses and restaurants of Bianjing, the troupe’s touring venues and the authorization fees for operas alone were worth a lot.
"Excluding the 100 guan mortgaged by the tea house, the 300 guan debt owed to Chi Yamen, and the 300 guan mortgaged by Du Changfeng's ancestral house, it's not enough?" Frown, count foreign debts.
The shock on Sun Sanniang's face faded slightly.
Hearing that Song Yinzhang could withdraw 600 guan at a time, she was a little happy, but after listening to Song Yinzhang's inventory of foreign debts, she realized that their current funding gap was so big.
"The seven-day deadline for the mortgage of the tea house is imminent. Once the time limit expires, the pawnshop will send people to collect the house. We will surely reveal the fact that we have mortgaged the tea house without telling the landlord. If the landlord sues us to the government, we will be in big trouble. !” Sun Sanniang said anxiously.
Although Song Yinzhang felt that what Zhao Paner and Sun Sanniang did was a bit unethical, he still nodded, "Well, let's redeem the tea house first, so as not to alert the landlord."
"And Du Changfeng." Sun Sanniang looked away embarrassedly, and her voice became more and more false, "In order to help us make up the final payment, he borrowed money everywhere, not only mortgaged the ancestral house, but even the jade bracelet passed down from the family. Done. I refused to come, but he insisted."
“.”
But you two don't do anything that involves people!
Even Zhou Ji couldn't help frowning, and looked sideways at the two of them.
Song Yinzhang forced a consoling smile, and said softly: "There is still time, I will withdraw the money for you later, and help him redeem the land deed and jade bracelet as soon as possible."
There is a funding gap of 700 guan, and the remaining 300 guan foreign debts in Chiya Nei are unable to repay.
Song Yinzhang bit his lower lip lightly, and looked at Zhou Ji with hesitation on his face, "Young Master Zhou, can I pay out this month's dividend in advance?"
Zhao Paner kept silent, quietly watching Song Yinzhang solve the predicament in front of him little by little, as if the scene where Song Yinzhang appeared on the pier to rescue him just now happened again.
Before Zhou Ji could speak, Zhao Pan'er opened the mouth first, attracting everyone's attention, "Chi Yanei has a lot of money, not to mention 300 guan, even if it needs 10 million, he can still spend it." (Note)
"It's better to use the remaining money from the introduction to the restaurant's early decoration and operation. When the restaurant's operation is on the right track and there is enough surplus, it will not be too late to return the three hundred guan in Chi Ya Nei."
Finally solved the trouble with my own efforts.
If possible, Song Yinzhang really doesn't want to owe Zhou Ji any more favors.
Looking at Zhou Ji hesitantly, Song Yinzhang said softly: "In this case, there is no need to pay dividends in advance."
Zhou Ji's clean and clear eyes flashed a trace of pity and helplessness, and he nodded slightly to show that he understood.
While speaking, there were more and more pedestrians on the street, and the newborn sun gradually approached the top of the head. Seeing that the sky was approaching noon, several people set off together to Tongfu Tea House and Wangyue Tower.
Because Sun Sanniang was in a hurry to redeem Du Changfeng's ancestral house and the jade bracelet, she followed Zhou Ji and Song Yinzhang to the teahouse to withdraw money.
The teahouse and the restaurant faced each other across the river. Zhao Pan'er stood alone by the river, looking at the three figures walking opposite him, feeling a little irritated inexplicably in his heart.
I don’t know when it started. The original circle began to shift. Yinzhang and Sanniang clearly centered on her, but now they seem to be out of her control, and they no longer obey her in everything like before.
(The 10 million meme comes from: "Mutants of the Eastern Han Dynasty", you can find it by searching on station b, the ghost video with 17 million views)