Chapter 24 Cousin
If you want to dominate the trend of a business with one sentence, even if you use Ning Yi’s background in his previous life, a super powerful intelligence analysis system and a large group of staff, it will be a business miracle that can only occur in a more extreme environment. And if you want to change a business decision that the other party has already decided without the time to cooperate with all aspects, it is basically a dream. However, the situation in front of you is different.
Although Ning Yi could feel these things, including his keen awareness, the things within this category were their personal interests for the He family. Ning Yi could guess some of them casually, but they might have been doubting them. Perhaps before Ning Yi and Su Tan'er came to visit, these people were still worried and suspicious about them. Ning Yi's casual words immediately gave them the signal that "the Su family has already understood this situation." Su Tan'er had no idea at all, but was determined that the He family's business had failed.
When the incident happened, Ning Yi looked helpless and felt that his conditioned reflex was really unnecessary. He was crazy about doing business and could not escape the trade-offs for the rest of his life. Su Tan'er next to him was full of doubts, but it was a good thing to make a turn for the time being. Then he followed him in to discuss business. Ning Yi, who originally planned to buy books at Chengdong Bookstore, couldn't leave for a while. When everyone went back together in the evening, Su Tan'er still looked puzzled on the carriage.
After a few days like this, as December approaches, the Su family gradually becomes lively. Although it is snowing heavily, in recent years, the shopkeepers of Su Mansions in some cities near Jiangning have begun to gather in Jiangning to comment on performance and set dividends. In addition, some relatives and relatives of the Su family will come here for the New Year and visit. Every day, the scale of the houses in the house has been quite impressive.
There are many wealthy families in Jiangning City, and this kind of scene is not uncommon every year. In the past few days, Su Tan'er has been busy with contact with the He family, and on the other hand, he has begun to check the accounts for the whole year. In addition, he has to deal with some relatives who have not seen for a long time. Even Chan'er and Juan'er Xing'er are busy all the time. When she came back from outside that day, the snowflakes were still floating. A row of carriages were parked outside the mansion. Su Tan'er had something to do when entering from the main entrance, so she let her carriage go to the side door by herself. At this time, some servants were moving four or five large boxes in the main entrance, so she and Xing'er were waiting outside the door.
Su Tan'er wore a snow-white fox fur today. Her fluffy neckline set off her beautiful cheeks. She looked a bit as young as a girl, but also had the aura of self-confidence and independence she had cultivated for several years. She is now a little famous in the business world of Jiangning. Before she got married, she had also worn men's clothing, but she did not hide her female identity too much. Others looked at her better than merchants. She even felt that she should be a lady from some scholarly families. She often didn't feel too sharp after the business was negotiated. It was only after a period of time that she combined the whole situation and sighed that this woman was indeed powerful. There was even a saying that if she was born as a man, now the head of the Jiangning cloth industry, she would probably not be the Wu family anymore.
In this era of favoring boys over girls, Su Tan'er's identity was inconvenient, but in fact, a group of men were more or less uncomfortable when talking about business with women, either strange, contempt or happy. She was better than others, and she could probably try to turn this inconvenience into her own convenience, and find some available advantages from her unchangeable disadvantages. If this looks like a pity, love, or struggle. Of course, others cannot feel this pitiful, cute or struggle. If the people in the Su family were mostly adapted to the temperament of the second lady, either shrewd, beautiful, or weak, or gradually supporting the Su family's big house in silence. At this time, seeing her standing outside, the manager nearby ran over.
"You guys, why don't you get out of here? You haven't seen the second lady come back!"
The manager waved his hand to ask someone to go on the road quickly. Su Tan'er walked over with a smile: "Don't leave, Uncle Qi, let them go in first. It's half lifted, and it will take time to come out again. Go in first..."
After she spoke, the manager who was called Uncle Qi had to let these people go in slowly. Su Tan'er then asked: "Uncle Qi, why don't these people come in through the side door?"
"The things bought by the third master, some decorations of all sizes, are said to be used for the New Year and are placed in the foreground, so I saw that no one would come here for a while, so I quickly carried them in. By the way, Miss Second Miss, Master Song Zhizhou has arrived today, and is now testing students' learning in the hiding place..."
"Oh, Lord Tuan is here?"
The Su family has been doing business for a long time. Although it is not considered a scholarly family, they naturally have various contacts with various officials. Most of these contacts are not very close. However, they are very involved with Song Mao, who is now the magistrate in Shenzhou. Because the first wife of the second master Su Zhongkan was originally a cousin of Song Mao, the Song family had several small officials, and the Su family also had many business operations when Song Mao took office. Therefore, Song Mao is now one of the most iron backers of the Su family. Although the influence of the magistrate could not be extended to Jiangning, the Su family is indeed very convenient to do business in Shenzhou.
On the other hand, Song Mao was able to serve as the governor, and his knowledge was extremely outstanding. In recent years, the Su family wanted to develop into a literati. Every year during the Chinese New Year, when Song Mao came to visit, Old Lady Su often arranged for young students to gather at home, and also found some scholars to learn from the teachers and take the children's talent and progress to take the school. Song Mao is known for his upright personality, and he doesn't talk much good at learning every year, but with his knowledge, what he said is indeed the most reliable evaluation.
With such a backer in the officialdom, when he comes to Jiangning to visit other officials every year, he often reveals some relationship with the Su family, which is naturally a benefit for the Su family to do business. But Song Mao's relationship is the best with his second uncle after all. After hearing this, Su Tan'er just nodded and was not too happy. As for what he only learned in the school, it is the same every year. The Su family is afraid that he will not be the life of a literati for the time being, not to mention that his husband is also a fool in school. In the past, the Master wanted to use it all day long. His husband only had to study for one hour and use the other time to tell stories. It sounds nice, but it is really hard to understand what he has learned. I just hope that he won't be scolded this time.
The big box over there has been moved in, and then Juan'er, who was originally staying in the mansion, ran out panting: "Miss, you are back. Mr. Coffin and Miss Coffin are here, Miss Coffin are waiting for you... Oh, Manager Xi and Manager Luo have arrived just now, and it seems that the He family's affairs have been decided, come here to report the good news... Hey, Miss, is this a double happiness?"
There are many cousins in the Su family, but Juan'er probably only one family. Su Tan'er was the only one in the big house when she was young, and Su Boyong had no son. She was somewhat resentful about giving birth to the only "no-hand man". Although she was not beaten and scolded frequently, it was inevitable that she would be hot and cold. After becoming sensible, Su Tan'er, as a girl, was withdrawn for a while and was rebellious for a while. She became friends with her. In addition to the three girls including Chan'er Juan'er and Xing'er, there was probably only the eldest daughter of Su Yunsong, the cousin who was the shopkeeper of Jiangning at that time.
Su Yunsong's daughter was named Danhong, and was half a month older than Su Tan'er. She was a lively and active personality when she was young. She gradually became gentle. Later, Su Yunsong went to manage things in other places, and his wife and daughter left Jiangning. But every year when she came back, the sisters would always be excited to talk about the past and talk about the future. Last year, her cousin married, and her husband was also a young shopkeeper in the fabric industry of the Su family. She lived a happy life. This year, she gave birth to a son when Su Tan'er got married, so she couldn't come. At this time, when Juan'er said that she was here, Su Tan'er was happy: "Great, where is my cousin now?"
"In the yard, I just met Manager Xi and Manager Luo, and I also chatted with them for a while. Chan'er was there."
Su Tan'er thought for a while: "Okay, I'll go first. Juan'er, Xing'er and you send these books to the account. The one above is from the account, and the one below is sent to the master." Xing'er, who was following behind, carried a large stack of books. At this time, Su Tan'er gave instructions and left separately with the two girls. She tightened the silver-white fox fur on her body and smiled and headed towards the inner courtyard.
There is probably no fixed rule for two women to gossip when they get together. Two sisters who have not seen each other for many days have gathered together. They gossip, but it is probably about each other's husband.
After passing through the courtyards and snowy roads between the gardens, before reaching the yard where she lived, Su Tan'er met her cousin who had been disobedient for a long time. It seemed to correspond to her beautiful and gentle woman, even after getting married, was still wearing red clothes. After a little greeting, she asked about Su Tan'er's husband Ning Yi's situation.
"Sister wanted to see this brother-in-law early in the morning. Unfortunately, you were inconvenient to carriages and horses when you got married. Later, I heard about some things, but...hehe, how about it, what about my brother-in-law?"
When talking about her husband with such an intimate person, she could not be polite and perfunctory. Su Tan'er blushed slightly: "It's hard to say, did Sister Hong not see Liheng when she came?"
"No, I thought I should go out with you, but I asked Xiaochan but it wasn't. I just saw Xi Junyu and Manager Luo..."
Su Tan'er thought for a while: "Oh, Song Zhizhou has also come here before. The school students are taking the academic qualifications there. Liheng is now also a teacher from the college, probably there."
"Actually, a few years ago, I thought my uncle would ask you for a gift from Xi Junyu..." My cousin said thoughtfully. Seeing Su Tan'er frowning and confused, she smiled, "If you don't talk about this, I have asked about this brother-in-law. I have also heard the tune of the water tune. My sister is singing in Hangzhou every day. I thought it was just the same name and surname as my brother-in-law, but later I realized that it was a family... But to be honest, when I got here, I heard a few strange words..."
Of course, the evaluation of Ning Yi will not spread too much in society. However, if you have any questions, you will always get various statements. Moreover, as the other party, you will naturally know a lot about the way Su Tan'er gets along with Ning Yi after coming over. The sisters have a deep relationship, and she is really concerned about Su Tan'er's thoughts in this regard. At this time, she talked a little bit, and then said: "You should not believe it all when you hearsay. I won't talk about it if this brother-in-law Liheng has talent and ability... It's just that, sister, what are you thinking, sister, I want to know."
After all, she was a experienced person, and asked these questions in a tactful tone. After all, she still had to know what Su Tan'er thoughts in her mind before she could say something. Su Tan'er was silent for a moment, then lowered her head and smiled.
"Sister, you also know what Tan'er thought before. My husband...he is really hard to say, but he is indifferent. If he says it is appropriate, he is indeed the most suitable husband for Tan'er."
My cousin looked at her a few times, then smiled and said, "It seems like I have accepted my fate..."
"I used to think about it when I was bored, and I also hope that my husband will be able to be literary and martial, and have good temperament and can not stop me from inheriting my family business, but this is also a fantasy after all. It seems that if this can really continue these days, it will be good. My husband... Maybe he has some talent, but he is calm and sometimes he may do something strange, but he does not embarrass or covers up his mind. He is also open and upright..."
As she said, she raised her head and snowflakes were falling from the sky: "When I got married, I felt scared and angry when I remembered the future, so I simply left Jiangning. When I came back, I gritted my teeth and made up my mind. But now I think about it, if I continue like this, I won't feel embarrassed. I think this is the case, or maybe I accept my fate, but it is indeed... not annoying..."
The long snowflakes enveloped the entire Su family mansion and covered Jiangning City one after another. On this road, two women, one red and one white, walked forward on the snow, and were silent for a moment. Then, the gentle woman smiled and turned to the serious topic.
"So, there is no Shangcai..."
"No...uh, he doesn't care..."
"No literary talent..."
"Not even, but...he, I'm just teaching nonsense. There are his disciples in the previous exam school, so I'm afraid I'll be scolded..."
"Ha, so... my husband won!"
"...Where, how can I compare like this...I don't compare."
Chapter completed!