· Thoughts

Author: CouCao

Bai Rongxuan was thoughtful.

Since Shopkeeper Peng has been in Sanfang for many years, does he know something about Chongqing?

Bai Rongxuan personally brought a cup of tea to him.

Shopkeeper Peng was flattered and took it with both hands, even saying he didn't dare.

Bai Rongxuan said, "Shopkeeper Peng is an old man in the family. His hard work has paid off, so why can't he afford a cup of tea?"

Shopkeeper Peng said happily, "Young Master Zhi is kind and compassionate and considerate of us old people. It's really reassuring."

Bai Rongxuan said, "I still have something I want to ask you about."

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Peng sat upright and said, "Master Zhi, tell me. As long as I know something, I will definitely tell you everything."

Bai Rongxuan said, "Do you know anything about Chongqing?"

Shopkeeper Peng thought she was worried about Wang Dequan's lack of ability, so she asked. Shopkeeper Peng said with a smile, "Our three rooms have always been in charge of their own affairs. Although there are contacts, they are not involved much, except for the reconciliation of accounts." When it comes to stewardship, it’s impossible to talk about understanding it.”

Bai Rongxuan knew what he was worried about and said softly, "When my father passed away, did you recognize the shopkeeper in Chongqing?"

Shopkeeper Peng was slightly startled.

This is what I was asking.

His eyes couldn't help but become clearer when he looked at Bai Rongxuan.

When Bai Yuanpei died, Bai Xiuzhi was still a little baby. Now that he has taken over the family business, he inquires about his father, which shows that he is a man who values ​​love and justice.

Shopkeeper Peng said, "Not only do we know each other, but we have also met several times. When the third master was still alive, these shopkeepers from other places would come to Shanghai every two years to discuss accounts, so we exchanged a few words. At that time The shopkeeper's surname is Qiao, he is a very capable planner, and he is highly respected and trusted by the Third Master."

Bai Rongxuan nodded as she listened.

Shopkeeper Peng continued, "Later, the third master fell ill and died in Chongqing, and it was shopkeeper Qiao who helped bury him. Not long after the third master left, he excused himself and returned home because he was old. At that time, many people felt that He couldn't bear to see Sanfang's family property being handed over to the foreign minister, so he left."

Bai Rongxuan asked, "Have you seen Shopkeeper Qiao again after this?"

Shopkeeper Peng said, "I won't be able to see him until I leave Shanghai. Besides, shopkeeper Qiao has heard nothing from him since then and has lost all contact with him."

When he said this, he whispered, "Shopkeeper Qiao is very prudent in his work and takes good care of the shop in Chongqing. After he left, his apprentice took over and now he is doing it smoothly and has no problems." What a big mistake you made."

Since the shopkeeper in Chongqing is now shopkeeper Qiao's apprentice, will he know the whereabouts of shopkeeper Qiao?

What's more, he is already old and I don't know if he is still alive.

Bai Rongxuan couldn't help but be a little distracted.

Shopkeeper Peng asked, "Master Zhi suddenly asked him, but what's the matter?"

Bai Rongxuan smiled and said, "I've been thinking about my father's death recently. I wanted to ask someone about something I couldn't figure out, so I thought of him."

Shopkeeper Peng was even more pleased, "You were still a child when the Third Master left. What's more, after hearing the bad news suddenly, the family was also in chaos. After so many years, many of the old people who were there are no longer here. It is indeed difficult to question Master Zhi." If you have any doubts, you can ask me. I was already working under Third Master and attended Third Master’s funeral.”

When Bai Rongxuan heard this, she asked Daxiu to refill Shopkeeper Peng's cup of tea, and asked politely, "During the funeral, did you ever come forward to admire my father's appearance?"

Shopkeeper Peng said without thinking, "No. The old man was so sad at the time that he cried bitterly while holding the coffin, refusing to let go no matter what. This was a delay in time. There was no arrangement to pay homage and he just closed the coffin and went to the funeral."

In other words, because of Old Man Bai's obstruction, no one else saw his father's appearance after his death.

Did Mr. Bai do this unintentionally or on purpose?

Bai Rongxuan always felt that there was something strange here.

She asked again, "My father once had a young boy named Gao An. Have you ever seen him?"

Shopkeeper Peng said with a smile, "More than just seeing him, Gao An often runs errands for the Third Master and we have had many interactions with him. He is a very smart man. He can tell what others are thinking by looking at his eyes. He is

The third master was a capable helper. It was a pity that he died under gunfire during his trip to Chongqing."

There was a bit of regret in his tone.

Bai Rongxuan asked, "What kind of person is this Gao An?"

Shopkeeper Peng obviously didn't expect her to ask this question. After hesitating for a moment, he slowly said, "What do you mean by treating the young master? Gao An is certainly a good person. Otherwise, how could the third master keep him by his side? He seems to have

I have been serving Third Master since I was a child, and he is the most reliable person."

Bai Rongxuan nodded and said nothing more.

If he was really so reliable, he wouldn't hide his identity and never show his face.

Seeing that it was getting late, Bai Rongxuan ordered Zhou Ke to send a carriage to send shopkeeper Peng back.

Shopkeeper Peng said he didn't dare, "If you haven't reached this point, how can you use the family carriage?"

Bai Rongxuan was extremely insistent, "You are an old man of Sanfang, and your hard work has made great achievements. If it weren't for the hard work of people like you, Sanfang wouldn't be where it is today." After saying that, she personally helped shopkeeper Peng to the gate.

Shopkeeper Peng was extremely excited and said gratefully, "The third master has been very kind to me, and I will never be able to repay him even if I die. I only regret that I am incompetent and cannot be of greater help. Master Zhi said this, which is really embarrassing.

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Bai Rongxuan saw that he was still very prestigious among the shopkeepers, so she smiled and said, "Don't say that, I'm young and inexperienced. I will definitely have to trouble you for more advice in the future."

Shopkeeper Peng said, "You should never take advice as an advice. I can still do it by running an errand in front of Master Zhi and passing on a message."

Bai Rongxuan said, "You know the relationship between the third bedroom and the second bedroom. Now that I am taking over the family business, I naturally hope that the third bedroom will be good and the family fortune accumulated by my father will not be ruined in my hands. But no matter what, the second bedroom and the third bedroom

After all, Fang is a member of the Bai family.

Incomplete eggs? The reputation of the Bai family is not good, and the faces of the three-fang family members are not good at all. Therefore, the more times like this, the more we have to be calm. Some things in the world can be done, and some things cannot be done.

You can't even think about it. You are well-informed and experienced, so you can definitely understand what I am saying."

Shopkeeper Peng nodded repeatedly after hearing this, "It's really rare for Young Master Zhi to have such a broad-minded mind. Third Master is alive in heaven, so he should be very happy. As you said, a real man can do something or not, and someone like this is so immoral.

It doesn't matter if we don't do it. The second wife is fine, so we won't be jealous. Now if we have a little trouble, we don't need to add fuel to the fire and spread it to the outside world, because no one will be interested."

Bai Rongxuan was very happy to see that he understood her.

Shopkeeper Peng even said, "Second Fang is now at the peak of his power, and he holds the position of head of the family. With the ability of Third Fang today, he still can't shake it. In this case, just wait and see what happens. There is really no need to cause trouble for yourself.

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Is he trying to warn himself that the third bedroom is not the rival of the second bedroom right now?

Bai Rongxuan said calmly, "Don't worry, I understand this."

While talking, they came to the gate of Bai's house. Two young shopkeepers who came with Shopkeeper Peng and were both his apprentices did not leave. They were waiting anxiously. They saw Bai Rongxuan not only seeing her off in person, but even supporting Shopkeeper Peng.
Chapter completed!