"Why is the deal only half done even though the conditions are right?" Pang Xiao stood up anxiously.
Qin Yining acted awkward at the right time. He stood up and "quietly" tugged at Pang Xiao's sleeve.
Pang Xiao seemed to have just reacted. He sat down awkwardly and coughed to cover it up.
Lu Zheng looked at him coldly for a while. Seeing him like this, he raised the corner of his lips and said mockingly, "Listen to my conditions first. If you agree, we'll continue the discussion. If you don't, then there's no need to continue the discussion. You don't have to be so agitated right now. "
"Cough, when did I get agitated? You must be mistaken." Pang Xiao's face was filled with stubbornness. However, there was a hint of dispiritedness in his sitting posture. His expression was stiff and unwilling.
Lu Zheng didn't believe that he could do anything with the saber in his hands.
Sensing Lu Zheng's disdainful gaze, Pang Xiao purposely snorted in dissatisfaction.
Lu Zheng thought to himself that this young master of the Wan Family wasn't a complete idiot. At least he knew to keep quiet at this time.
"Our conditions are simple. First, I want to know if the Wan Family has a designated candidate in the imperial court. If it's more difficult, then we'll have to calculate another condition. "
Pang Xiao's heart skipped a beat. "Oh, I do have a candidate. He seems to be a secondary class, rank five civil official. I've recorded his name in a book. I'll check it later. I'm very busy every day. I'm afraid I'll remember wrongly."
What a busy day. Lu Zheng curled his lips and shook his head in amusement. After hearing Lu Xi's reply, he was a little suspicious of this foppish young master in front of him. He ordered people to secretly observe him. After learning the results of the investigation, he didn't even bother to send people to follow him anymore. This person spent all his time drinking and partying. Otherwise, he would bring beauties out to play. He didn't do anything serious. Instead, he was very good at eating, drinking, and playing. The purpose of his trip to Danzhou City was to discuss business. Most likely, this young master was here to have fun.
Lu Zheng couldn't even be bothered to look at him. He looked at the obedient and dignified woman next to him and felt pity again.
"Since you already have a candidate in mind, things will be easier. Since that's the case, my Lu family will think of a way to promote the person you've chosen to be the imperial envoy of the old capital. Once you've decided on the person, let me know. "
At this point, Lu Zheng couldn't help but remind him again, "You have to figure out who the person is before telling me. Don't get the wrong person. This is a business deal. If you get the wrong person and come back to tell me that the person you want to promote is someone else, I won't care."
"What are you saying? Do you think we'll blame you for your position alone? Besides, I'm an adult. It's not like I can't read. How could I make a mistake? "Pang Xiao was furious." Are you trying to humiliate me? "
Lu Zheng waved his hand as if he couldn't be bothered to argue. "As a price, our Lu Family will take half of the Guangtong Ship's annual profits as remuneration."
"What? Are you trying to coax me? You're robbing me! "Pang Xiao was furious.
"We're the ones who set the rules. If you're not satisfied with the price, you can choose not to do this business. It's not like my Lu Family is in a hurry to help your Wan Family."
Pang Xiao gritted his teeth and paced around in annoyance.
"This isn't a small sum. Let's not talk about whether we're going to make a deal or not. Even if we agree to give you half of the profits, what if you don't succeed in the end? What if the person we've chosen doesn't become an imperial envoy? "
Lu Zheng looked down on his pettiness and said coldly, "You don't have to worry about that. I've said it many times. This isn't the first time the Lu Family has done this kind of business. Your master is willing to beg the Lu Family because he knows the Lu Family's ability. If we can't do it, we won't ask for your remuneration. "
As he spoke, he crossed his legs and played with a chess piece in his hand. He mocked, "The Lu Family has a hundred years of foundation. To put it bluntly, half of the Guangtong Ship's profits are nothing to us. I really don't care."
"You're too good at talking big. Do you think our Guangtong Ship is a small shop opened by those small families? "Pang Xiao stared at Lu Zheng with his neck straightened.
Lu Zheng sneered, "I don't have the patience to bargain with you. If you don't agree, there's no need to continue this business. You can do whatever you want. "
"But this request of yours is too much. Half of our future profits? You might as well rob people directly. It's faster to make money! "
"Enough." Lu Zheng waved his hand, "If you don't think it's suitable, please go back."
Pang Xiao swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty. "Is there no room for negotiation? Can't it be less? "
Lu Zheng looked at him up and down with disdain. Then he raised his eyebrows at Qin Yining and said bluntly, "You're Mrs. Ning?"
Qin Yining stood up and lowered his eyes, "I am."
"It's a pity that you're with such a person. If you're willing to stay, you'll have a better life in the future than in the Wan Family. "
Lu Zheng stood up and walked slowly to Qin Yining with his hands behind his back. He bent down to look at Qin Yining's pretty face and smiled at Pang Xiao, "If you're willing to give Mrs. Ning to me, I might consider your request. I'm willing to pay less."
Pang Xiao pulled Qin Yining behind him, "No way. She's mine."
Lu Zheng spread his hands, "You can ask the beauty's opinion."
Qin Yining pulled Pang Xiao's sleeve and lowered his head shyly, "Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Lu. I'm already Young Master Wan's woman. Although I'm from a humble background, I know that a woman doesn't serve a second husband. Please forgive me, Young Master Lu."
"Do you know why you're refusing? This is the Lu Family, a century-old family. "
"The Lu Family is very big and good. But Young Master Wan has never mistreated me. "
When Lu Zheng looked at Qin Yining again, the look in his eyes became deeper.
He thought that this "Mrs. Ning" was a heartless plaything who used her beauty to please others. He didn't expect that she was so loyal to this idiot. The more she was like this, the more Lu Zheng thought highly of her.
Pang Xiao stomped his feet angrily and shouted with dissatisfaction, "Don't go too far. I said she's mine. I won't give her to anyone else. If you want to talk about business, just talk about business. Why do you have to involve a woman? "
Lu Zheng didn't continue the topic with Pang Xiao and only said, "So, will you give me half of Guangtong's future profits?"
Pang Xiao pretended to struggle, but in fact, he was already calculating in his mind.
If Lu Zheng asked for money this time, Pang Xiao would have to "bleed" for the sake of the plan. But Lu Zheng wanted half of Guangtong's profits.
Profits were naturally different every year, so it needed to be calculated every year. Since it needed to be calculated, it couldn't be immediately asked for money.
This was not a bad idea. He could agree immediately, and he didn't need to pay for it. He could let Guangtong and the Lu Family settle the score slowly. Maybe he could get this done without spending a lot of effort, and he could also get a large sum of money from these two families.
Pang Xiao had an idea and asked deliberately, "Okay, but what if you don't get it done? If the person we appointed doesn't become an imperial envoy, how will you return the money? "
"If that's the case, our deal will be invalid. If the Lu Family doesn't fulfill their promise, your Guangtong won't have to hand over half of your annual profits. "
Lu Zheng was obviously very familiar with this process and said, "We'll arrange for someone to do it first. Once it's done, we'll arrange for someone to be the second manager of your Guangtong. This way, the accounts will be fair to everyone, and it'll be convenient to pay the profits. "
When Pang Xiao heard this, he was sure that he didn't need to pay for it, and he felt more confident.
He thought for a while, then like a warrior cutting his wrist, he reluctantly said, "Then let's write the contract."
Lu Zheng looked at Pang Xiao with disdain as if he was looking at an idiot.
"Write the contract for this kind of deal? Heh, don't worry, our Lu Family has never cheated our customers in this kind of business. "
Pang Xiao also seemed to think that if he wrote the contract for selling official positions and titles, wouldn't he be leaving behind an irrefutable evidence?
He looked uncomfortable and said with a stiff neck, "If you don't want to write it, then don't write it. But aren't you afraid that Guangtong won't give us money after you complete the deal?"
Lu Zheng said sarcastically, "You can try. Let's see if that imperial envoy can continue to live, and if your Guangtong Ship can continue to operate. "
Lu Zheng's smile was gentle and amiable, but in the eyes of others, it was like a blunt knife cutting flesh.
Pang Xiao trembled.
Lu Zheng smiled with satisfaction, and added, "Don't worry, you and Mrs. Ning can stay in the Lu Residence for the time being. Since you agreed to our terms, we are business partners. Our Lu Family has always been courteous and generous to our partners. You can take this opportunity to experience the local customs of Danzhou. When the imperial envoy is injured, you can take the shopkeeper back to Guangtong to fulfill your promise. "
Although it was simple, Pang Xiao and Qin Yining's hearts tightened.
Lu Zheng meant to detain them in the Lu Residence as hostages until the imperial envoy took over?
Pang Xiao was the Young Master of the Wan Family. No matter what, he was still the Young Master of the Guangtong Ship. If the Guangtong Ship did anything that displeased the Lu Family, or if the Guangtong Ship was here to fish, the Lu Family could immediately punish him.
"I believe our business will be very successful." Lu Zheng smiled warmly. With such an important bargaining chip, the Guangtong would not be able to make any waves.
Pang Xiao quickly calculated the pros and cons in his mind, and finally nodded helplessly. He rolled his eyes and smiled, "Then I will have to stay in the residence and disturb you?"
Hearing his tone as if he wanted to take advantage of the world, Lu Zheng knew what he was thinking. He could not help but sneer at him.
He was the young master of a big family, and yet he was so proud of taking advantage of the situation. Was he not afraid of losing his dignity as a noble young master? It was funny how stingy he was.
The Lu Family was a big family, and naturally did not care about such a small amount of money. Since the deal was done, it was not a big deal to entertain the customer.
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