Chapter 2248 - 2245: Handover
Chapter 2248: Chapter 2245: Handover
After all, the bookstore business is a collaboration with Emperor Xuanming, sooner rather than later, especially since everyone’s attention is focused on his position at the Official Gazette Office, taking this opportunity to open the bookstore first.
Tang Dongfeng was assigned by Ye Muyu to stay in the capital and create trouble over at the gambling den.
Ye Muyu then negotiated with Chu Heng to let Steward Luo go to other places to sign cooperation agreements with local merchants regarding the bookstore.
With some information previously collected by Tang Dongfeng, coupled with Steward Luo already managing Chu Heng’s caravans, he also has many connections locally.
As he knows many people, leaving the cooperation matters to Steward Luo, things proceeded very smoothly.
The next day, Tang Dongfeng entered the shop to hear Ye Muyu talk about the matter.
Without much hesitation, he organized some previously collected information on nobles and wealthy families into a roster and handed it over to Steward Luo.
Steward Luo received the roster and nodded to Tang Dongfeng: "Thank you, Steward Tang."
The completeness of the roster took Steward Luo by surprise, further recognizing Tang Dongfeng’s capabilities.
He is Chu Heng’s man.
Tang Dongfeng is Madam Chu’s man.
The two had no conflicting interests, making their interactions harmonious.
Tang Dongfeng patted his shoulder: "Brother Luo, there’s no need for such formality, being abroad, how about I see you off later?"
The two rarely interacted, mainly because it was difficult to find time together.
Tang Dongfeng was mostly out of town.
Steward Luo was also busy.
Upon hearing this, Steward Luo smiled warmly: "Naturally, I won’t stand on ceremony then."
They went out together, agreeing to dine at a restaurant at noon.
Here, Tang Dongfeng waited for a while in the back chamber near the back door and saw Ye Muyu wearing clothes from the previous day, accompanied by Liuye, heading out with Tang Dongfeng.
Tang Dongfeng routinely went to the gambling den.
The steward at the gambling den saw him appear and quickly instructed those around him to proceed with the instructions prepared the previous day.
He then approached with a scrutinizing smile: "Isn’t this Master Tang? What would you like to play today? I, Steward He, will personally serve you."
Tang Dongfeng swung his broad sleeves, dressed in silk, exuding the aura of a wealthy merchant displaying generosity.
"You’re too kind, Steward He. Since I’m here to play, naturally, I must play big to gain big," Tang Dongfeng spoke grandly, fetching several banknotes from his sleeve.
Steward He quickly judged the amount to be roughly 300 or 400 taels.
Not a small sum.
But not modest either.
To spend so much silver at the casino in one day.
Only the distinguished guests on the third floor could afford it.
Even the profligate sons and Clan Youngsters in the capital wouldn’t waste banknotes like this.
He sneered internally, growing more certain that Tang Dongfeng was sent by Madam Chu to cause trouble for his gambling den.
Recalling instructions from his superiors.
His eyes flickered as he spoke flattering words: "Master Tang, you’re truly impressive, I wonder if Yonghe might have a more profitable route, Master Tang’s wealth is quite impressive."
As he spoke, he gestured with his thumb.
How could Tang Dongfeng miss the hint of Yonghe purposely mentioned, actually intending to target the Chu family?
He pretended not to understand, led by Steward He to a high-stakes gambling table, he did not refuse.
"Are you saying the monthly allowance from the gambling den isn’t high enough?" Tang Dongfeng sat down at the gambling table with a proud smile, not waiting for Steward He to respond, he praised himself: "Well, Steward He, your wealth isn’t extensive, but it’s understandable."