Qu Tu Residence.
Changshou Square, located in Chang 'an, near Xi City.
Qu Tu Tong was in the army during the day and returned home in the evening. As soon as Qu Tu Tong returned home, he immediately called his youngest son, Qu Tuquan, to the study and asked him about his trip to the Du Family.
After listening, Qu Tuquan said with a resentful look, "Father, Du Qi is not a good thing. 10% of the shares actually asked for 1000 strings of cash. I brought the money you gave me and said that my Qu Tu Family also wanted 10% of the shares, but Du Qi did not agree. He only wanted 10% of the shares and wanted 1000 strings of cash. His mind is too black. "
Qu Tu Tong frowned after hearing this.
10% of the shares was exchanged for 1000 strings of cash. This was not a small amount.
Qu Tu Tong was, after all, a veteran of the battlefield. His mind was shrewd and ruthless. After thinking for a while, Qu Tu Tong asked, "Du Qi's restaurant, there is definitely more than one person who is willing to invest. Apart from you, who else went to the Du Family to invest? What kind of situation are they in? "
Qu Tuquan said, "Replying to Father, Yuchi Baolin of the Yuchi Family paid 1000 strings of cash for 10% of the shares. He is normal, but Cheng Chumo and Fang Yiai are simply abominable. "
"Both of them brought 10,000 strings of cash and wanted 20% of the shares. Du Qi did not agree and said that 1000 strings of cash for 10% of the shares. The two of them were stupid and said that they were willing to pay 10,000 strings of cash for 10% of the shares. Simply stupid. "
"But in the end, Du Qi only accepted 1000 strings of cash and gave them 10% of the shares."
"In addition, Liu Hongji's son, Liu Renshi, also paid 1000 strings of cash for 10% of the shares."
Qu Tuquan said with an indignant look, "Father, it's just a restaurant, even if the dishes are delicious. But how much money can this restaurant make? It can't make much money. What's more, we only have 10% and there are so many people entering the restaurant. It's useless for us to invest, so your son refused. "
"What?"
Qu Tu Tong was furious after hearing this.
This unfilial son!
This bastard!
One thousand strings of cash for ten percent of the shares, no matter how one looked at it, was a business that would definitely be profitable. But Qu Tuquan, that bastard, had actually refused.
Qu Tutong was so angry that his head hurt. His hand reached out and grabbed a ferule. He immediately stood up and gritted his teeth. "Bastard, kneel down!"
Qu Tuquan was stunned.
What's going on?
In order to save money, Qu Tuquan had offended Du Qi. But now, why did his old father look so angry and even look like he wanted to kill him?
Plop!
Qu Tuquan could only obediently kneel down.
Qu Tutong carried the ferule and walked to Qu Tuquan's side. He raised the ferule and with a 'pa' sound, it landed on Qu Tuquan's back. He scolded: "Only you are smart, only you know that you will lose out. Fang Clan and Cheng Clan didn't even frown when they took a share for ten thousand strings of cash. You actually rejected it. So what if it's a thousand strings of cash? It's not like your family can't afford it. This was a sure-win deal. You actually rejected it, you evil creature! "
"Pa! Smack!! "
Qu Tutong kept hitting.
The ferule slammed into Qu Tuquan's back, injuring him. A moment later, Qu Tuquan grimaced in pain as he felt a burning pain on his back. He said, "Father, this is because the Fang and Cheng families don't lack money."
"Bastard!"
Qu Tutong was even more furious.
How did he give birth to such a stupid son? He was simply stupid beyond compare.
Qu Tutong said: "Fang Clan and Cheng Clan indeed don't lack money, but they are not idiots who will casually throw away money. If Du Qi opened a restaurant and there was really no opportunity to make money, would Fang Clan, Cheng Clan, Yuchi Clan, and Liu Clan be so eager to take a share? Even His Highness said that Du Qi has the ability to turn stone into gold. You evil creature, you think you are infallible. Du Ruhui is right. You have to be more ruthless to children. You have to beat them three times a day. You can't spoil them too much. "
Qu Tutong was still hitting with the ferule.
After a long while, Qu Tutong's hands were a little weak. At this time, he threw away the ferule and returned to his seat. He looked at Qu Tuquan, still exasperated at him for failing to meet his expectations.
That bastard had lost a great opportunity.
Qu Tuquan was incomparably wronged. Seeing Qu Tutong so angry, even though his back was already full of scars, he still gritted his teeth and said: "Since Father said so, I will go to the Du Clan again. No matter what, I will ask Du Qi to agree. Besides, Du Qi won't go so far as to not give me face. "
Qu Tutong said: "Who do you think you are? Du Qi won't go so far as to not give you face. Why should he give you face? Besides, you rejected Du Qi before, and now you want to take a share. Where will Du Qi put his face? And if you go to Du Qi now, where will my Qu Tutong Clan put their face? "
Qu Tuquan was dumbfounded.
If this didn't work, then what should he do?
Qu Tuquan's eyes were filled with tears. He looked at Qu Tutong and said: "Father, what should I do now?"
"What else can you do?"
Qu Tutong said angrily: "The opportunity has been missed, and there will be no more. Now that things have come to this, we can only mend our relationship in the future and hope to ease it. You've really disappointed me. "
Qu Tuquan felt even more wronged.
He was still indignant. Why did he have to curry favor with Du Qi? Didn't he just have a little ability to make money?
Qu Tutong was old and shrewd. When he saw his son's appearance, he knew that his son didn't take his words to heart. He shook his head inwardly. Children and grandchildren had their own fortune. He couldn't change his son's current state.
"You may leave!"
Qu Tutong waved his hand.
"Yes!"
Qu Tuquan turned and left.
After Qu Tuquan left, a middle-aged man in his early thirties entered the room, a man nearing his forties. His name was Qu Tushou, Qu Tutong's eldest son. Most of the household's affairs were handled by him.
Qu Tushou bowed to Qu Tuquan. "Father, second brother is still young. He's only in his teens, so it's understandable that he hasn't thought things through."
Qu Tutong said, "But this is an exceptional opportunity. If we miss the present opportunity, we will not be able to escape. Now that we've missed it, it'll be impossible to integrate into Du Qi's clique and integrate our Qu Tutong Family into it. "
Qu Tushou said, "If we've missed it, then so be it. There's no point in saying anything now. Besides, our Qu Tutong Family is also a family of generals. We're not inferior to the Du Family. "
Qu Tutong shook his head. "Kid, you're also a short-sighted person. The struggle between His Highness Duke of Qin and the Eastern Palace is growing more intense by the day. In my judgment, a victor will be decided in a few years at most. Moreover, His Highness Duke of Qin has the support of his generals and strategists. I believe that His Highness Duke of Qin will emerge victorious. In the end, the one to inherit the throne will be His Highness. "
"Du Ruhui is His Highness's trusted strategist."
"He's second only to Zhangsun Wuji."
"Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui are His Highness's right-hand men. Once His Highness Duke of Qin ascends to the throne in the future, they will serve as his right-hand men. When His Highness Duke of Qin ascends to power, these two will be the future chancellors of the court. "
Qu Tutong sighed. "In troubled times, it's easy for generals to gain merit. But as the world gradually calms down, civil officials are bound to emerge. Although we have His Highness's protection and military merits, our future path lies in the hands of these civil officials. "
Shortly after, Qu Tutong continued, "This old man's original intention was to earn some money through the restaurant. After all, Du Qi can indeed turn stone into gold and has sufficient ability. On the other hand, I wanted to make friends with the Du Family in advance and establish relations with the Fang Family. Moreover, because it was a joint business venture between the younger generation, it wouldn't violate any taboos. But now, there's no longer any possibility. "
Qu Tushou suddenly realized what was going on.
Only now did he understand.
However, it was all too late.
Qu Tushou smiled faintly. "Father, it's no use regretting things now that things have come to this. What we can do now is to avoid making enemies with the Du Family. If there's a chance in the future, we can make friends with them. "
Qu Tutong said, "That's all we can do."
After a pause, Qu Tutong continued, "Tomorrow, His Highness will lead the army to meet Dou Jiande in battle. This time, this old man will also accompany him. At home, you must restrain Erlang and don't let him cause any trouble. "
"This son understands!"
Qu Tushou was over thirty years old. He was already familiar with the sinister nature of people's hearts and had been in charge of government affairs for many years. Therefore, Qu Tutong's arrangements weren't difficult for him.
After making all the arrangements, Qu Tutong sighed inwardly.
There was nothing he could do now.
He could only take one step at a time!
Qu Tutong waved his hand. "Dalang, you're dismissed. This old man has already taught Erlang a lesson by beating him viciously earlier. I'm sure he's feeling a little vexed. When you're dismissed, comfort him. "
Qu Tushou said, "This son understands!"
After saying that, Qu Tushou turned around and walked out. However, just as Qu Tushou reached the door, an idea suddenly flashed through his mind. He suddenly said, "Father, your son has thought of a way. Perhaps we can change our relationship with the Du family."
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