"Fight with words and attack with force?" Xu Wei asked curiously, "What kind of fight?"
"It's simple, it's just me and the Xiao Family. Each side will choose one question, one question, one question. If the other side can't do it or is defeated, then they lose. If there is no clear winner or loser in both rounds, Xu daren, please come up with another question to decide the winner and loser. "Tao Dongcheng said.
Lin Wanrong understood. Isn't it a best of three? Only they could come up with such an idea. Although Miss Xiao was a merchant, her talent was something that even Luo Ning, the most talented woman in Jinling who was proficient in poetry, could not stop praising her. She was definitely not afraid of them. Isn't it just fighting? When it comes to fighting, when have I ever been afraid?
"This is interesting." Xu Wei smiled, "But Prince Tao, why do you want to compete with the Xiao Family?"
Tao Dongcheng said, "If I lose, I will step down from my position as Jin Ling's Chamber of Commerce's president. My brothers will choose someone else. In addition, my Tao Family will also transfer all the cloth stores under our control to the Xiao Family without taking a single cent. "
When the Eldest Young Miss heard this, she was immediately shocked. Although the scale of the Tao Family's clothing shop was not as large as the Xiao Family's, it was not far off. Tao Dong Cheng's actions were akin to staking everything on one throw.
Tao Wanying didn't expect her brother to do this. She quickly said, "Brother, you can't!"
Tao Dongcheng's eyes flashed coldly, "I won't go back on my decision."
Xu Wei nodded, a mysterious smile appeared in his eyes, "If the Xiao Family loses, what do you want them to do?"
Tao Dongcheng said, "Lin San beat us up today. If they lose, I want the Xiao Family to apologize to me and President Yu. Also …" He glanced at Xiao Yuruo, his eyes burning with passion, "I want Lady Xiao to marry me."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. Obtaining Lady Xiao was equivalent to obtaining the Xiao Family. Obtaining the Xiao Family was equivalent to obtaining the perfume and soap business. This move of Tao Dongcheng was extremely sinister.
"Shameless!" The Grand Mistress's face reddened as she cursed. This Tao Dongcheng used to have a refined appearance, but today, he revealed his ferocious side. Lin San had always been so "bad".
At this point, this Tao Dongcheng had completely shed all pretense of cordiality with the Xiao Family. Today, this was a battle of cornered beasts. It was either the fish dies or the net breaks.
Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "I didn't expect that the dignified Young Master Tao would be reduced to using such means. His skin is even thicker than mine." This was not the first time this guy had been thick-skinned. Last time, he even used aphrodisiac. Lin Wanrong completely despised him.
Xu Wei looked at Lady Xiao with a solemn expression and said, "Lady Xiao, this matter concerns your life. You have to think about it carefully. Don't act on impulse."
Yes, Old Xu has already settled the matter and sentenced both sides to be punished 50 times each. If this matter is over, will I be stupid enough to fight with him again? Lin Wanrong thought in his heart and said to Xiao Yuruo, "Grand Mistress, today's matter has been decided by His Excellency. Now, it has nothing to do with the Xiao Family. There is no need to fight with him. "
Seeing the thoughtful look in Lady Xiao's eyes, Tao Dongcheng couldn't help but laugh and said, "Grand Mistress, today, I had a fair competition in front of His Excellency. There is no favoritism or fraud. If the Xiao Family dare not accept the challenge, then in the future, there will be no place for the Xiao Family in the Jinling Chamber of Commerce."
"Damn, this Tao guy is really arrogant." Lin Wanrong cursed in his heart. Although Xu Wei was a first-class official of the imperial court, he couldn't solve the internal affairs of the association. If they left the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, the Xiao Family would have a hard time in Jinling. If they didn't get rid of this Tao Dongcheng, there would be no way to resolve this matter.
Grand Mistress naturally knew the pros and cons of this matter. She clenched her small fists and bit her lips, but she didn't know what to do.
On one hand, it was her lifelong happiness. On the other hand, it was the survival of the hundreds of Xiao Family members. She was already forced to the edge of the cliff and had no way out.
This matter was closely related to Lady Xiao and the Xiao Family. For the first time, Lin Wanrong actually felt helpless. Based on his understanding of Xiao Yuruo, he knew what she would choose.
Xiao Yuruo sighed softly and looked at him. "Lin San, I …"
Lin Wanrong smiled. "Grand Mistress, you don't need to say anything. I know what you'll choose. Don't worry, I'm the second best in the world. I'm only a little bit weaker than Mr. Wen Zhang. I'm good at both literature and martial arts. There's nothing I'm afraid of."
Grand Mistress nodded, but tears rolled down her cheeks. Lin Wanrong tilted his head and whispered in her ear. "Don't be afraid. Even if I lose, I'll find some people to kidnap the bride before you marry this Tao guy. Then, I'll be a horse in the mountains and ask you to be my wife."
Xiao Yuruo blushed when she heard this. "You're already at this point, but you still don't say anything serious. What wife? Is that so unbearable?"
She didn't know what she was feeling, but after his interruption, she calmed down a lot. One in literature and one in martial arts. The one in literature had her and Lin San's support, so she naturally wasn't afraid. Even if the one in martial arts lost, there was still the third test, Xu Wei. She believed that Xu daren wouldn't purposely make things difficult for her.
With this thought, her heart became much more cheerful. She smiled at Lin San. "This is a crucial moment. Don't be so improper. If you lose, I'll fine you a year's salary."
Lin Wanrong laughed. "If I win, you'll wash my clothes for a year. That's fair, right?"
Grand Mistress blushed, but she softly agreed.
Xiao Yuruo turned around and said to Xu Wei, "Xu daren, this little girl agrees to Prince Tao's challenge."
Xu Wei was shocked. "Lady Xiao, you have to consider it carefully. This matter concerns your entire life."
Xiao Yuruo smiled. "Thank you daren for your concern. This little girl is confident. What's more, there's still Lin San. "
Seeing that Grand Mistress was so determined, Xu Wei sighed. He could only hope that Little Brother Lin was as knowledgeable as before.
The people in the hall didn't expect that today's matter would develop into such a scene. This was much more interesting and exciting than the annual business meeting. Everyone began to clamor. That Liu Yuee hurriedly pulled Xiao Yuruo's hand. "Little girl, big sister supports you."
A cold light flashed in Tao Dongcheng's eyes. He cupped his fists at Xu Wei. "Daren, since Grand Mistress has agreed, for the sake of fairness, this student suggests that the order of the questions be decided by drawing lots."
"Of course." Xu Wei said seriously.
The results of drawing lots were that Lady Xiao drew "A" and Tao Dongcheng drew "B."
Grand Mistress chose the first question, while the Tao Family chose the first question. The first question meant that the Xiao Family would choose the first question, while the Tao Family would automatically choose the last question. The right to ask questions first meant that the Tao family could choose the difficult questions they wanted to ask first.
Grand Mistress asked Lin San softly, "Do we want the first question, or the second question?"
Lin Wanrong pondered for a moment. "If we want the second question, then the second question will be the one with the two of us. They won't be able to get anything out of it. We aren't familiar with the second question, so we should be the ones to choose. "
Grand Mistress had the same thought, so she chose the second question. Tao Dongcheng smiled coldly. "The first question is in my hands. Next, it's my Tao Family's turn to ask."
As the middleman, Xu Wei glanced at Xiao Yuruo. Seeing that Grand Mistress nodded, Xu Wei said to Tao Dongcheng, "Prince Tao, you may ask."
Tao Dongcheng's eyes flashed with a fierce light. "Everyone here is a businessman. Foresight is one of our most common skills. My question is a test of foresight and knowledge. "
Grand Mistress was startled. She thought that Tao Dongcheng's theory test would be about poetry and lyrics. She didn't expect it to be a test of foresight. There were so many things in the world. How could the two of them have seen everything? The theory test would be fraught with grim possibilities.
Lin Wanrong seemed to have seen through Grand Mistress's thoughts. "Don't be afraid. I'm here." Grand Mistress smiled sweetly. This Lin San really knows how to be generous.
Tao Dongcheng saw the hesitation in the two's eyes. He proudly took out a small box from his bosom. He slowly opened the box. Inside was a small stone about the size of a fingernail. It looked like it was made up of countless small stones. It was crystal clear. Under the refraction of the sun, it shone with a bright luster. It was colorful and captivating.
Among the crowd, not to mention the Eldest Miss, even the experienced and knowledgeable Xu Wei was indescribably amazed. What was this thing? Was it a rock? It was so beautiful and dazzling. They had never seen it before.
Tao Dongcheng saw the expressions on everyone's faces and his face flashed with pride as he said, "Miss Xiao, may I ask if you know what this is? Do you know where it came from? If you answer it correctly, I lose this round. "
Xiao Yuruo clenched her teeth. Even the world's number one scholar, Xu Wei, couldn't recognize it. How could she? Was she going to lose this theory test? She felt sad. She looked at Lin San. He was deep in thought.
Grand Mistress thought that Lin San couldn't recognize it either. She sighed in her heart. "This stone, we …"
"We know this stone …" Lin Wanrong interrupted her with a smile.
"Lin San, you …" Grand Mistress was surprised and happy. Hearing Lin San's words, she felt like she had come back from the dead.
"You know what this is?" Tao Dongcheng's face was full of disbelief. He said with disdain.
Xu Wei, on the other hand, had a deep understanding of Lin San's knowledge. He himself was a knowledgeable person. He had a natural love for strange things. He quickly said to Lin Wanrong. "Brother Lin, quickly tell me. What is this?"
Lin Wanrong laughed. He looked at Tao Dongcheng. "If I'm not wrong, this is not produced in China. I'm afraid it's an imported product."
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