The 8th Good Blackmail (Seeking Collection)

  Qian Baiyun curiously asked: "If not for drinking, then what is Young Master here for this time?"

  Ximen Qing smiled and said, "My old man has already agreed to let me take full control of the Yanggu Wine House. I've come this time to reform it. Uncle Qian, as the manager, you must help me manage it well from now on!"

  "Take over?" Qian Baiyun was taken aback, and immediately asked with a suspicious expression: "Young master, are you telling the truth?"

  Ximen Qing hastily nodded and said: "Of course it's true. Would I cheat you, Uncle Qian?"

  Qian Baiyun nodded and said: "Young master wouldn't deceive an old man like me, but I'm very curious, how does young master plan to reform the Yanggu Wine House?"

  Qian Baiyun really couldn't believe it. A ten-year-old child, how could he take over a restaurant and make it prosperous?

  Ximen Qing said: "Actually, reform is simple, just need to re-do the signboard and set up some rules. This matter still troubles Uncle Qian!"

  Qian Baiyun smiled and said: "The young master's orders, I will definitely complete them and make you satisfied. But how should this signboard be changed? How should the rules be set?"

  Ximen Qing said, "Qian Shu, you re-make a signboard, the name is called 'Juxianju', then set up a stone tablet in front of the wine shop door, on which to engrave 'Juxianju gathers the benevolent people of the world, and then write, 'All the good men of benevolence in the world, entering the store can be half price, if you are short of money, you can also get it for free!'"

  When Ximen Qing spoke, Qian Baiyun was taken aback.

  What kind of business is this? It's even half price, or even free? Is this still a store?

  Qian Baiyun smiled bitterly and said: "Young master, is this still doing business? This way, we won't only not make money, but also suffer losses!"

  Ximen Qing said, "Uncle Qian, I didn't say that I opened the store to make money. If it loses money, so be it. Anyway, Father agreed and will provide me with sufficient funds to support me. So, Uncle Qian, you can rest assured, just help me manage the wine shop well!"

  Qian Baiyun was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and smiled: "Okay, I'll help the young master get it."

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  When he returned to the mansion, it was already past noon. Ximen Qing hastily ran towards the dining hall, afraid that Zhang Shi would worry.

  As expected, before entering the dining hall, Zhang was already waiting at the door.

  Ximen Qing hastily ran over and said: "Mother, why are you waiting here? Wouldn't it be better to go inside and sit down?"

  Zhang's lovingly patted Ximen Qing's head and said, "You little scamp, running around wildly, not even knowing when to eat. Just now I heard your father say that you've come up with another one of your 'Gathering Virtue' schemes. Alas, can't you just be a bit more honest for once, like other children, and play nicely without getting mixed up in all these messy affairs?"

  Although Ximen Qing was scolded by Zhang, he felt very happy in his heart. In his previous life, he had no parents and was an orphan, never having experienced the warmth of a home. Reborn into this world, not only did he have parents, but also received endless love from them. This love deeply penetrated his heart.

  Ximen Qing laughed and said: "Mother, this time I'm really doing something big, it's not just a temporary whim. You should support me!"

  Zhang pointed at Ximen Qing's nose and said: "Alright, I'll support you, go ahead, go in, hurry up and eat, you must be hungry too!"

  Ximen Qing nodded repeatedly and then entered the dining hall.

  At the dinner table, Ximen Chui Xue was sipping a small wine and saw Ximen Qing coming in. He then put down his cup and said: "Qing Er, how is it? Have you finished dealing with Zhuang Shi's case?"

  Ximen Qing sat down, picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of braised pork into his mouth. As he ate, he said: "Tomorrow we can open for business, but I'm still short on silver, I'm afraid it won't be enough when the time comes!"

  "Cough, cough..." Ximen Chui Xue suddenly coughed out and said in a bad mood: "Others open restaurants to make money, but you're making me lose money. Alas, when I'm old, I'll hand over the Ximen family's property to you, who knows how you'll mess it up!"

  Zhang's doting gaze fell upon Ximen Qing, and she immediately retorted on his behalf: "Husband, your words are unjust. Although our Qing'er may not have a mind for business, he is indeed a good person through and through. Just look at the current situation in Yanggu County - who doesn't praise our Qing'er as a good man? Moreover, in the county, whose words carry more weight than those of our Qing'er?"

  Ximen blew a cold snort, blinked his eyes, and then nodded with a bitter smile: "Madam is right, Madam is right. Alas, I, a seventy-year-old old man, still don't have the status of a ten-year-old child. It's really getting worse with age!"

  Mrs. Zhang laughed and said, "Haha, you know that our Qing'er is a capable person now. However, what your husband said is also true. Qing'er is a good person, but the family's business can't be left in Qing'er's hands alone. Ah, yes, husband, I think we should arrange several marriages for Qing'er. This way, there will be someone to help Qing'er in the future and we can rest assured!"

  Ximen was taken aback, then quickly nodded and said with a delighted face: "Right, right, no mistake. Qing'er is already ten years old now, in a few more years she can get married, haha, this marriage should be arranged too! Good, I'll go take care of it in a few days, definitely find several good girls for our Qing'er to open up the Ximen family's branches and leaves! Haha..."

  Ximen Qing was speechless while eating, but his heart was greatly delighted.

  "In ancient times, it seemed like one could have three wives and four concubines, why don't I try?" Ximen Qing muttered to himself, his eyes darting back and forth.

  Just as they were finishing their lunch, old Wang the steward suddenly rushed in and said: "Reporting to Master, there is a Taoist priest waiting outside the door who claims to be your friend!"

  Ximen Chuixue suddenly stood up and after exchanging a glance with Zhang Shi, hastily walked out.

  Zhang's wife happily pulled Ximen Qing and said: "Qing'er, follow me, I'll take you to see the Taoist priest. Qing'er, when we meet the Taoist priest later, be polite, remember? Don't try to show off your cleverness."

  Ximen Qing was also delighted in his heart and secretly thought: "Good, you Taoist priest, have finally arrived. Haha, just wait and see how I'll extort you!"

  When Ximen Qing and Zhang Shi arrived at the gate of the mansion, they saw Ximen Chui Xue and Zhang Tian Shi chatting.

  Zhang Tian Shi still looked the same as before, wearing a tattered Taoist robe, with disheveled whiskers, looking like a beggar, without any semblance of a dignified Taoist.

  "Master Zhang, it's been ten years since we last met. You're still as elegant and refined as ever!" said Zhang, pulling Ximen Qing forward to stand before the two men.

  Zhang Tian Shi smiled and bowed to Zhang Shi, saying: "Madam Ximen, I pay my respects! Ah, it's been ten years since we last met. Today, I'm overjoyed to see both of you!"

  Having said that, Zhang Tian Shi looked at Ximen Qing. With this look, Zhang Tian Shi's eyes suddenly condensed, and he circled around Ximen Qing twice, smacking his lips, with an unfathomable expression on his face.

  He immediately saw him suddenly stretch out his hand and grab Ximen Qing's back.

  PS: Collect it, ah ah ah...