0p0 Chapter 194 Xingqiu's Bet with His Nephew
Chapter 194 Xingqiu's Bet with His Nephew
"What's going on here? Why are you setting up a stall?"
Bai Mu walked up to Xing Qiu and Chong Yun's stall and asked curiously.
Although one of these brothers is a "tycoon's son" and the other is a "scion of a prominent family," the way they squatted by the roadside and shouted just now was no different from ordinary roadside vendors.
None of the passersby could guess who the two people were.
"Hey, Mr. Bai, the Lantern Festival is coming soon, and my brother and I are thinking of setting up a stall then. We're just getting used to it now."
After rising and bowing slightly to Bai Mu, Xing Qiu said somewhat embarrassedly.
"The Lantern Festival? Isn't that still three months away?"
Upon hearing Xingqiu mention the Lantern Festival, Baimu did some calculations, and then his expression became even more puzzled.
"Besides, as the second young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, do you really need to set up a street stall here to make a living?"
"Uh, this..."
After Bai Mu finished speaking, Xing Qiu lowered his head in embarrassment.
As the second young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, he naturally didn't need to set up a street stall.
However, on that day, after Xingqiu and his grandfather became sworn brothers, he made a careless remark in front of his father:
"Actually, my business acumen is also exceptional, but unfortunately I have important matters to attend to. Otherwise, I would definitely be a business genius of unparalleled talent."
Upon hearing Xingqiu's careless remark, Xingqiu's father, who was already unhappy about his son becoming his uncle, became even more displeased.
He immediately refuted Xingqiu, saying that he could not possibly be a business genius.
Xingqiu was displeased to hear that his "nephew and father" was questioning him.
How can a junior question a senior like him?
Xingqiu immediately made a bet with his "nephew and father," agreeing that he would set up a stall in Liyue Harbor on the day of the Lantern Festival and see if his goods would sell well.
During the Lantern Festival, Liyue Harbor will plan a commercial street specifically for the people of Liyue to visit.
Their Feiyun Chamber of Commerce also has a booth there.
Upon hearing his son's bet, Xingqiu's father agreed without hesitation.
As a father and nephew, he was very confident in his son's and uncle's business acumen.
Although Xingqiu was very spirited when he made the bet.
But after he calmed down, he began to regret it.
If Xingqiu loses this bet, he will have to sever his brotherly relationship with his grandfather and solemnly apologize to his "nephew and father".
Upon careful consideration, Xingqiu realized that he seemed to have almost no knowledge of business management.
In other words, he is very likely to lose a "nephew" after this Lantern Festival!
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"That's how it is, Mr. Bai. I just wanted to come and get used to things during this time."
"Three months is not a short time; it's a good opportunity to study."
"I don't want to lose a nephew!"
Xingqiu looked up at Baimu, her expression still a little embarrassed.
"puff."
After hearing what Xingqiu said, Baimu couldn't help but burst out laughing.
He turned his head and saw that the Great Tree King was also there, covering his mouth and chuckling.
"So, how much have you sold here at your stall?"
After a few laughs, Bai Mu's question made Xing Qiu's face stiffen.
This is really like bringing up the very thing you shouldn't be talking about.
"Okay, I see."
Seeing Xingqiu's expression, Bai Mu already knew the answer.
"Ugh."
Upon hearing this, Xingqiu sighed.
It seems he's destined to lose his nephew.
"How about this..."
Just as Xingqiu was feeling down, Baimu suddenly spoke up, drawing the attention of both him and Chongyun.
“I happen to have a shop here, you can come and help me look after it during this time.”
“My stall has a more complete selection of goods, and it’s better managed than your little stall.”
“You can learn a lot more in a proper shop than you can from setting up a street stall.”
After considering it in his mind for a moment, Shiraki gave the two his suggestion.
Anyway, these two guys seem to have a lot of free time, so instead of wasting time here, I might as well help them manage the shop.
Now that he has money, he won't let the Great Tree King stay in the shop all day to help watch the shop like before.
He had previously restricted the Great Compassion Tree King's travels because he was short of money, in order to prevent her from engaging in high-end consumption.
But now the situation is different. Bai has become rich and can fully afford the high consumption of the Great Compassion Tree King.
Moreover, the Great Tree King's skin is white, not a black species that costs one dollar each, and Shiraki doesn't really want to use her like a farm tool.
Upon hearing Bai Mu's words, Xing Qiu and Chong Yun's eyes lit up.
Although Shiraki didn't mention the salary at all, they didn't care about it at all.
This is an opportunity to work for the gods! Many people wouldn't even dare to dream of it, so why would they ask about wages?
Xingqiu and Chongyun exchanged a glance, but they remained silent, their unspoken understanding unspoken.
And so, both sides, harboring ulterior motives, got a result that satisfied them.
Bai Mu gained two free laborers, one of whom was the second young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, a prestigious figure.
Xingqiu and Chongyun felt they had gained a chance to get close to the gods, and they thought they had hit the jackpot.
"By the way, you'll have to find your own accommodation; I don't have any guest rooms."
At this moment, Shiraki thought of a question.
There were no extra rooms in his house for the two brothers to rest in.
"It's alright, it's alright, Mr. Bai, don't worry about our accommodation."
"There are a few houses near your home, I'll go see if I can buy them for you."
Xingqiu waved his hand repeatedly, indicating to Baimu that he didn't need to worry about them.
With his family's wealth, buying up all the shops next to the Shiraki family's house wouldn't be a problem.
Moreover, it's just a private house.
"That's good."
"I didn't lock the door at home, so you can tidy up here and then go over there."
Bai Mu was very satisfied with Xing Qiu. What boss wouldn't be satisfied with an employee who could buy a house directly in his workplace without taking a salary?
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"Okay, now that they're helping out at the shop, you won't have to stay cooped up at home all the time."
"Now that I have money, you can buy whatever you want."
After saying goodbye to Xingqiu and Chongyun, Baimu and the Great Compassion Tree King walked side by side down the street.
Upon hearing Bai Mu's words, the Great Tree King expressed great satisfaction with his approach.