Chapter 9 Business Blueprint

  I looked at everyone's serious faces and couldn't help but burst out laughing, only then did they notice their own expressions and also laughed. Mainly because today everyone felt guilty when leaving the hall, now that we're discussing serious matters, they want to show a better side of themselves.

  I laughed loudly and said: "Haha, you all shouldn't be like this, I'll also feel a lot of pressure if it's like this in the future. Today there's nothing much to do, mainly just to confirm things about 'Longteng Yiqi Shop' again. Of course, my brother Wang is in charge of this jade shop, and Zhang Da Shu is in charge of the jade carving section. The big sister and Yu Jie will manage the manor at home, and the rest of you except for Lang Feng Gege are just studying the martial arts I taught you well in the manor. Do any of you have anything else to say?"

  Langfeng Big Brother looked at me and asked in confusion: "Second Brother, what did I do again?"

  I looked at my big brother and smiled, saying: "Haha, big brother, let's go to Guowu Academy together. I want to see how many good martial arts secrets are there."

  Everyone looked at Langfeng with envy, this National Martial Academy was the place with the most secret skills in the entire Ming Dynasty, but its tuition was really too high, each person had to pay 50,000 taels of silver per year, which was not a small amount! Someone like Langfeng who was born into a poor family would never have been able to attend such a place, but because of my existence, everything became possible. Human fate is indeed unpredictable!

  Langfeng's brother had a confused expression, he hadn't heard of Guwu Academy before, so how would he know how difficult it was to get in? He thought it was just an ordinary private school. He looked at me for a while before saying:

  "Second brother, I, your elder brother, get a headache just by looking at those articles. Please spare me! I really can't stand that environment. Let me cultivate the secret manual you gave me in the manor instead! Sorry, I didn't mean to be like this, but I really can't take it!"

  Looking at my big brother Lang Feng's humble face, I couldn't bear it anymore, and I burst out laughing loudly. How come I never discovered that my big brother also had such a comedic talent?!

  Wang Ge couldn't help but burst out laughing, and my two apprentices were even more so. Having been with Zhang Da Shu for a long time, they had also heard of this Guo Wu Academy before, but now they actually thought it was a place to study... it's really... too ridiculous! Their laughter was so loud that we couldn't bear it anymore. Wolf Blade's mother was indeed experienced and knowledgeable, having also heard of this famous martial arts holy land, and she found her son's foolishness amusing.

  Li Da immediately said: "You don't want to go, then give this opportunity to me, how about that!"

  Lang Feng's face lit up with a smile as soon as he heard it, and he quickly said: "Alright, alright. It's settled then! Don't back out! Second Brother, let him go with you instead, he's willing to do so himself, so spare me!"

  I glared at Li Da, then thought of my big brother Lang Feng and smiled: "Big brother, this National Martial Arts Academy is not the kind of place you think it is. It's a sacred place for martial arts, with many secret skills inside. Entering it isn't a big deal, just take a look at the moves, and as for internal strength, what secret skills can compare to the ones I've given you?" A sense of pride arose spontaneously.

  Langfeng heard that and said: "Martial arts holy land, let's go! How can we not go to such a great place? That bastard Li Dage must have been up to no good. After thinking for a moment, Langfeng glared at Li Dage fiercely and immediately turned to me saying: "Second brother, why didn't you make it clear earlier? Such a place, how could I not go? Let's go, when do we leave? I'm ready anytime!"

  The old lady looked at her son with a smile all over her face, obviously very happy that her son could go to such a place.

  I gazed at Lang Feng, catching a glimpse of Li Da out of the corner of my eye, and said: "Big brother, didn't you just tell Li Da to go? How can people be so unreliable? You're right, aren't you?" I deliberately teased Lang Feng.

  Li Da Yi heard this and immediately ran out, saying: "Master, you're letting me go, it's really too wise of you. I can help you with many things, he's your older brother, how can you ask him to do some things? Master, isn't that right!"

  It makes sense, it really does. I didn't think of that earlier. Taking Li Da with me can indeed help me with a lot of work. He won't object either. But if I take my big brother, how can I ask him to do things? It's reasonable, it really is. Li Da actually thought of this too, not bad, not bad, let's take Li Da then! Looking at Li Da's bald head, the more I look, the more I like it. How come I didn't notice his cleverness before?

  Lang Feng looked at me smiling at Li Da Shuai, no good, if not careful, this opportunity would really be snatched away by that guy. Lang Feng's brain moved and he said to me:

  "Second brother, didn't you ask me to go at first? How can you be so unreliable? Moreover, why wouldn't Wolf Fang help you with things? Second brother, as long as you give the order, I, your big brother, will dare to do anything!"

  I looked at Wolf Blade, with a look that said he'd dare to charge into a sea of knives and fire. I remembered what he said, right, I had announced from the start that Big Brother would go with me, now how could I take it back? Moreover, he had also said that no matter what, as long as I gave the order, he would help me do it. Most importantly, no matter what, he was still my Big Brother! If Big Brother said so, how could I possibly refuse?! Ah, let's just have Big Brother go then.

  I took a look, Li Da had a thirsty expression on his face, and with a hardened heart, he said: "Let my Wolf Blade brother go with me, you stay in the manor and cultivate the Xuan Yang technique I gave you. After some time, I'll come to check on you, if there's no progress, then get ready to enjoy yourself in the Eight Arrays for a while. Don't worry, it won't take your life."

  Langfeng Big Brother immediately looked like a winner, looking at Li Da, who was hanging his head in defeat. No way, who made me his master? I say what, he dares not to listen!

  "Alright, from now on, the first thing is that Wang Ge, has the store you bought been decorated successfully? If not, speed it up. The second thing is to prepare rooms for Zhang Da Shu's friends and their families who came with them, Rain sister will take care of this. And there's one more important thing, which is to prepare for Chinese New Year, haha..."

  Everyone suddenly remembered that tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year and burst out laughing...

  Listening to the firecrackers outside, I'm in a great mood. Yesterday, Wang Ge bought a beautiful yacht and put it on the artificial lake in front of my door, saying it was a surprise for me. But when I saw them chatting and flirting on the yacht, I felt like I'd been cheated.

  Green hills and clear waters, pleasure boats and stone bridges, living in this excellent place in the most prosperous city is truly a pleasure, it's worth buying, even if it costs one million two white silver. The big osmanthus tree not far away has been alive for many years, and it has blocked half of the artificial lake.

  "Happy New Year, Master. I wish you a happy new year every year." My personal maid, Xia Shui, came to my side and said, "Master, the guests you mentioned have arrived, and there are quite a few of them!" She was the only servant who knew about my transformations.

  Oh, these 'treasures' have finally arrived, I've been waiting for them for a long time. It seems they're rushing to spend the New Year with me, and I just can't wait anymore. Without even acknowledging my maid, I rushed straight towards the gate.

  My speed was absolutely fast, but when I arrived at the gate, I couldn't see anyone's shadow. Had they left? I immediately walked out of the gate and looked around on the street, but there were no special people, only those who were strolling around for the New Year. I turned my head to look at the two doormen and asked:

  "Have you two seen a group of people coming here, with their families and all?"

  "In response to Old Master Xiao's words, there was indeed such a group of people here just now."

  "So where are they now?"

  "In response to Master Xiao's words, Zhang Da Shu has already brought those people into the manor."

  As soon as I heard, it turned out that Uncle Zhang had already arrived at the mansion. I immediately rushed to Uncle Zhang's room. Xia Shui, who was running alongside me, shouted: "Young master, I haven't finished speaking yet, they are now with Uncle Zhang."

  You didn't say so earlier, I rushed to the door of Zhang's room like a whirlwind, stopped immediately, adjusted my clothes, and then stepped into Zhang's room with big strides.

  Mr. Zhang was chatting with his old friends about recent events, when he looked up and saw me coming in, immediately saying to his four friends:

  "Come, come, everyone, this is my boss - Zhang Xingfeng."

  Those four old men all cast their eyes on me, and I could still feel the disdain in those eyes. You say that people like them who were dismissed by 'Bao Yu Xiang' would not flatter the second young master. They are all dedicated to the art of carving, how can they respect a child? Even if I am their boss.

  I wouldn't be angry with them, I smiled and said to Uncle Zhang: "Uncle Zhang, have their food and accommodation been arranged? In the future, you take care of their affairs more. I just came to take a look, seeing them makes me feel at ease. I won't disturb your conversation, I'll leave first, everyone, I'll leave first, let Uncle Zhang accompany you to play in the villa!" After finishing speaking, without waiting for Uncle Zhang's response, I smiled at these four old men and walked out.

  I don't want to be with these old scholars, I've seen them and know they're coming, so I'm at ease. With them here, the good jade pieces will keep coming in, and my 'Dragon Jade Shop' will make a profit without fail. Sigh, I'll just enjoy the New Year's joy with Big Brother and the others instead. After all, I'm also a kid!

  I immediately went towards Wolf Blade Big Brother's place...