"Lin San, is this real? Is this real?" The Grand Mistress looked at her slender palm in disbelief. It was still so white and smooth, as if she had simply washed her hands. This was too magical.
"You don't believe me? You can wash it again. But I can't guarantee that you won't be fried into pig trotters this time. "Lin Wanrong laughed.
The bubbles under the oil had already disappeared. The oil in the pan was really boiling. Now, ten small hands went in and scooped up ten fried pig trotters.
"Impossible, this is impossible." Tao Dongcheng seemed to have gone crazy. He suddenly rushed forward and reached his hand into the oil pan.
"Gege —" Wan Ying, who was next to him, had been paying attention to his movements. Seeing that he was going crazy, she immediately reached out and pulled him back. But she was still a step too late. Tao Dongcheng's fingers were already halfway in.
"Ah!" A blood-curdling scream immediately shocked everyone. Although Tao Dongcheng's right hand's fingers were only halfway in, the power of the boiling oil pan was not to be underestimated. After the scream, he quickly retracted his hand. His five fingers were already red and swollen. In just a moment, there were big blisters.
"You, you, how is this possible —" Tao Dongcheng's face was ashen. He felt a piercing pain in his fingers. He pointed at Lin Wanrong and said: "You are using witchcraft."
Tao Wanying quickly found sesame oil and bandaged her brother's wound. The five fingers were connected to the heart. The pain from his fingers made Tao Dongcheng scream again.
Wan Ying looked at her brother's injury. Although his fingers were only halfway in, the power of the boiling oil was not to be underestimated. Even if his hand recovered, it would not be as nimble as before.
"Lin San, you used witchcraft to harm my brother. I will not let you go." Tao Wanying looked at Lin Wanrong with flames of anger in her eyes.
Everyone in the hall felt strange. Could it be that this Lin San really knew witchcraft? Just now, Grand Mistress reached out her hand to take money so easily. Why did Prince Tao change her expression when it was her turn?
"Demonic arts?" With a cold laugh Lin Wanrong said, "Miss Tao, in today's competition, all the brothers and sisters in the hall saw it with their own eyes, plus Xu Daren was the witness, how could anybody see me using witchcraft? Speaking of which, this competition was suddenly proposed by Prince Tao. He had already made sufficient preparations, but my Xiao Family hastily accepted the challenge. It was very unfair to the Xiao Family. He had bullied the Xiao Family and used his position and power in the Jinling Chamber of Commerce to force a weak woman to compete with him. Everyone knew what was going on. If Prince Tao wins, will you accuse your brother of using some sorcery? Will you cry out for the Xiao Family? "
Tao Wanying glared at him angrily. Although she hated this Lin San, she had to admit that what Lin San said made sense.
"Everyone in the world has their own selfish motives. This is understandable, but you can't distinguish black from white and confuse the public. Only you can win, but you can't lose. Do you really think your Tao Family is number one in the world? What a joke. "Lin Wanrong looked at Tao Wanying disdainfully.
"Then what's the matter with washing her hands in the oil pan? Why is Sister Xiao Yuruo fine, but my brother is seriously injured? "Tao Wanying said angrily.
"Everything in the world has its physics. This is the science of nature." Lin Wanrong said, "Moreover, I have already given Prince Tao a chance to withdraw money before Grand Mistress, but he was afraid of the slightest thing. He gave up the chance. On the other hand, Grand Mistress has been forced into a dead end by your Tao Family. Even if she doesn't want her hand, she will still take the money from the oil pan. How can your brother compare to such spirit and willpower? Speaking of which, this competition was suggested by your brother. He only has himself to blame for being taught such a lesson. How can he blame others? "
His words were reasonable, and everyone in the hall nodded. Today, the Chambers of Commerce of Jiangsu and Zhejiang had joined hands to threaten the Xiao Family. Moreover, it was Tao Dongcheng who suggested the competition first, so they really couldn't blame others.
"Prince Tao, this competition was suggested by you, and I am impartial. If you agree to bet, you must accept your loss. What else do you have to say?" Xu Wei looked at Tao Dongcheng and said.
Since it was best of three, and the Xiao Family had won two rounds in a row, there was no need to compete in the third round.
Tao Dongcheng's eyes dimmed. This time, they had been completely defeated. The Tao Family had lost two rounds in a row under the watchful eyes of the public. It could be said that they went for wool and came home shorn. The Tao Family had lost both skills and people. This Lin San was like a freak. He had lost the last two rounds without even knowing how to make sense of it. How did Lin San recognize this diamond, and how did he understand it so well? Why was it that the same two people had completely different results when they washed their hands in a pot of oil? If Lin Wanrong didn't say the secret, no one else in the world would know.
"This student is willing to bet, I must accept my loss. I will resign from my position as the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. My brothers and sisters, please choose another capable person, "Tao Dongcheng said helplessly." The Tao Family's cloth shop will be transferred to the Xiao Family for free. This student will write down the contract now. "
Under the supervision of an old fox like Xu Wei, Tao Dongcheng couldn't play any tricks. He immediately told Tao Wanying to write down the contract. Tao Dongcheng used his left hand to press a fingerprint. The Tao Family's cloth shop became the property of the Xiao Family.
The Grand Mistress looked at the scene in front of her in a daze. All of this seemed like a dream. She glanced at Lin San and sighed. "Today's matter is really strange. I still don't understand it."
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "That's how life is. Changes always happen in an instant. By the time you understand, everything will already be the truth."
The Grand Mistress nodded. She put away her emotions and carefully considered how to take over the Tao Family's cloth shop.
Xu Wei looked at everyone in the hall and said, "Today, the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce has resigned. In this old man's opinion, why don't we take advantage of today's gathering of the two chambers of commerce to elect a new president to ensure the normal operation of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. What do you think?"
There was no objection to this point. Liu Yuee was the first to stand up and say, "I propose that Lady Xiao be the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce."
The performance of the Xiao Family today was obvious to all. Whether it was knowledge, bearing, or willpower, they were much better than the Tao Family. Moreover, the Xiao Family had been in business for generations. The previous few sessions of the Chamber of Commerce had all been led by the Xiao Family. They were very experienced. Most importantly, judging from Xu Wei's attitude, it seemed that he stood on the side of the Xiao Family. In this way, the Xiao Family would no longer have to worry about the future.
Liu Yuee's proposal immediately received a response from everyone. Without any suspense, Xiao Yuruo became the new president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. She was no stranger to this position. When she was young, Lady Xiao had been the head of the Chamber of Commerce. Now that she had taken over the role of a mother, it could be considered a good story.
With the help of Tao Wanying, Tao Dongcheng had already left to seek treatment. Xu Wei glanced at the pale Fatty Yu and said, "President Yu, what is your Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce going to say now?"
Fatty Yu saw that the Xiao Family that he and Tao Dongcheng had jointly suppressed two hours ago had become the head of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce in the blink of an eye. They were on par with him. There was no way he could mention the suppression. He could only say, "Congratulations to Lady Xiao for becoming the head of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. My colleagues in the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce will definitely support Lady Xiao and make more contributions to the prosperity of the two places. "
"That's good." Xu Wei swept his gaze across the people in the hall and said slowly, "I've been in Hangzhou for a few months. I heard that there's some White Lotus Dharma Assembly going on in Hangzhou. Those demons used some seeds to sprout and grow Buddha statues. They deceived the common people and recruited believers. In reality, they are bringing disaster to the common people. They are shaking the foundation of China. "
Everyone in the hall had puzzled expressions. It was clearly a Chamber of Commerce, so why did this Official Xu suddenly talk about this Dharma Assembly?
Xu Wei snorted and said, "Yesterday, I personally went to the White Lotus Dharma Assembly and broke that deceptive spell. After an overnight investigation, these people were all demons of the White Lotus Sect. Their actions were to trick the common people into joining the White Lotus Sect. Their actions are repulsive and their intentions are punishable. "
When the White Lotus Sect was mentioned, everyone in the hall immediately became silent out of fear. Everyone knew what kind of trash the White Lotus Sect was. They burned, killed, looted, and committed all sorts of evil. Especially the people of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. They all knew that the Xiao Family had been robbed by the White Lotus Sect. Under the sorrow of the fox mourning the death of the rabbit, they had absolutely no good impression of the White Lotus Sect.
"I came to Jiangnan this time because the emperor authorized me to act at my discretion. Yesterday, I broke the White Lotus Dharma Assembly. This morning, those stubborn White Lotus Sect disciples were beheaded on the spot as a warning to others. That's why I came a bit late today. But I came on the blood of those demons. " Xu Wei's body emitted waves of murderous intent. His eyes swept over the crowd like lightning. Many people lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.
"According to the bandits, there are many merchants in this Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce who are also their believers. They have provided them with a lot of money and support. Chairman Yu, do you know about this?" Xu Wei said seemingly carelessly.
Fatty Yu's face was pale with fright. He hurriedly knelt on the ground and said loudly, "Official, I don't know the situation."
Xu Wei snorted coldly and said, "I have already ordered people to register the merchants that the bandits told me. They are all in my grasp. In the next few days, I will investigate them one by one and will not tolerate them."
The Zhejiang merchants in the hall were all restless. They had heard of Official Xu's methods. Half of the emperor's strategies came from his hands. It was extremely easy for him to take care of a few merchants.
Seeing that Xu Wei had brought up the topic of the White Lotus Sect, Lin Wanrong immediately understood. F * ck, this old man came prepared. He must have known that the Tao family and the White Lotus Sect were related. Today, he secretly helped the Xiao Family to defeat Tao Dongcheng. This move was really beautiful. I really thought that this old man admired my talent. It turns out that he used me as a tool. This Xu Wenchang is even more cunning than Lomin.
Xu Wei saw everyone's expression and smiled slightly. He slowly said, "However, people are not saints. Who doesn't make mistakes? Considering that some of my colleagues only made mistakes in a moment of confusion, I will give everyone a chance. No matter who you are, no matter how deep your relationship with the White Lotus is, as long as you clearly explain the problem to this old man at a set time and at a set place, and hand over double the amount of money you donated to the White Lotus Sect to the national treasury as atonement for your crimes, this old man promises to let bygones be bygones. I will also help everyone keep this secret. Everyone can continue to do business with peace of mind. "
Lin Wanrong sweated profusely. This old man really had a trick up his sleeves. Using threats and promises, these businessmen were all smart, but how could they compare to a veteran official like Xu Wei? He definitely had them in his grasp. Lin Wanrong absolutely did not believe that Xu Wei had a list of names in his hands. How could those shrimp soldiers and crab generals that were caught yesterday hand over such important information? This old man was playing psychological warfare.
"In three days, I will be waiting for everyone's arrival at the government office in Hangzhou." Xu Wei slowly said, "But if anyone dares to try their luck …" His eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness. "When knives and axes touch your body, don't blame this old man for being merciless."
The Chambers of Commerce of these two places ended in a brawl, a competition, and a threat. In terms of liveliness, no other year's annual meeting could compare to a tenth of this year's. In terms of fear, no other year's annual meeting could compare to a hundredth of this year's, especially for those businessmen with ulterior motives.
Most of the others had already left, leaving only Lin San, the Grand Mistress, and Xu Wei. Xu Wei smiled. "Little brother Lin, don't be in a hurry to leave. Quickly tell me the method of washing your hands in a wok of oil. This old man is very curious. "
Just now, that first-rank official of the imperial court who held the power of life and death, and this curious little old man in front of him, this Xu Wei was really a strange person. The Grand Mistress was also full of curiosity. "Lin San, quickly tell me."
Lin Wanrong smiled. "This method isn't worth a single coin, but you must help me keep it a secret. In the future, I might need to use it again."
Xu Wei smiled. "This method of washing your hands in a wok of oil is definitely the same as the stone statue, with a trick in the middle. But as for what trick it is, this old man cannot think of it. "
Lin Wanrong nodded. "In reality, this is a simple application of common sense. The trick is that I added vinegar to the wok of oil. "
"Vinegar?" The Grand Mistress was shocked. "No wonder I smelled a little sour. I thought it was coming from the restaurant below, but it turns out it was you, a bad person, causing mischief. "
Xu Wei anxiously said, "What use is vinegar? Little brother Lin, please continue. "
Lin Wanrong smiled. "When I went down to look for oil, I first mixed the vinegar and oil into the wok. Because vinegar is heavier than oil, the vinegar sank to the bottom of the wok, while the oil floated on top. In this way, what everyone saw and what Official Xu scooped up was oil, but not vinegar. "
Xu Wei smiled. "I didn't expect there to be a trick in this. I fell for your trick. Then what happened next? "
"After the vinegar was heated, it quickly vaporized. In the form of gas, it passed through the layer of oil and rose up, causing the surface of the oil to look like it was boiling, accompanied by bursts of green smoke. It was very frightening. But in reality, because there was vinegar between the oil and the fire, the temperature of the oil could only rise through the vinegar. So it wouldn't boil so quickly. What we saw was only the effect of bubbles, and the oil hadn't even heated up yet. Therefore, when the Grand Mistress reached into the wok to take out the copper, everyone believed what they saw with their own eyes. They thought that the Grand Mistress would be injured, but it was actually a smokescreen. In reality, the oil on top of the vinegar was only warm. "
"So that's how it is." Xu Wei said, "But why did you add the scale?"
This old man Xu was very observant, not even letting go of the scale. Of course, Lin Wanrong couldn't explain to them that it was calcium carbonate and acetic acid reacting to produce carbon dioxide. He could only explain briefly, "The scale sank to the bottom, and when it came into contact with the vinegar, it would react and emit bubbles. That way, everyone saw the boiling oil, but it was also more realistic."
The Grand Mistress said, "Then why was I fine when I went to fish for money, but Prince Tao was seriously injured?" This was also what Xu Wei was puzzled about.
Lin Wanrong said, "This is a problem of timing. The amount of vinegar in the wok must be right, not too little, to ensure that the vinegar will evaporate after being slightly heated. When the oil in the wok was boiling and smoke was emitting, there was not much vinegar left at the bottom of the wok, but the oil in the wok was not too hot. When she put her hand in, the temperature was just right, so the Grand Mistress could easily take out the copper coins. Of course, the vinegar can't be too much, or it won't be easy to vaporize. After vaporizing, the temperature of the vinegar will be very high, and it will be very easy to be scalded. There is a problem of the degree. "
"Lin San, if that's the case, you must have used this method to deceive many people in the past. Otherwise, how can you be so accurate?" The Grand Mistress pouted.
Lin Wanrong laughed, "I didn't lie. There is another method here, and it is actually the simplest method. The amount of scale is small, and after a few bubbles, it is used up. The remaining bubbles are the vaporization of the vinegar. Therefore, I have to keep an eye on the wok to see if there are any bubbles coming out. If there are no bubbles, it means that the vinegar has completely vaporized. At this time, the temperature of the oil will quickly rise, and the oil will really boil. "
The Grand Mistress clapped her hands and said, "I understand. When I took out the coins, it was when the bubbles were the thickest, and the vinegar had just started to vaporize. The temperature was low, so I could quickly take it out. When Prince Tao reached out later, the bubbles were gone, and the vinegar had completely evaporated, but the wok was really hot, so he was injured. "
Lin Wanrong gave a thumbs up and said, "Grand Mistress is really smart."
"Annoying." The Grand Mistress blushed and said softly.
"Young Brother Lin, you deliberately let Tao Dongcheng catch it first, but you are loosening the reins only to grasp it better. You are sure that he will not dare to catch it first." Xu Wei sighed, "Young Brother is young, but you have a deep understanding of human nature."
"Not at all, not at all." Lin Wanrong laughed shamelessly, "How can I be as sinister as an adult? If he really catches it, then so be it. I will then urge the Grand Mistress to catch it before the bubbles are gone. At most, we will be even. "
The Grand Mistress smiled lightly, "If you go to the White Lotus Cult, you can definitely become a barefoot immortal. Of all the things you can learn, you just have to learn from that fraud."
When she mentioned the fraud, she glanced at Lin San, and her face blushed. Her expression was incomparably moving.
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