In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

Huang Rong thought about it and realized it made sense.

As long as the music is perfect, who cares about the conditions?

If only they could play it, it would further highlight the uniqueness of her piece, making it a masterpiece representing the couple.

Chapter 202 Yi Yi Meets with the Head Manager of Suzhou

Time flies, and carefree, happy times are even shorter.

These days, Huang Rong would play the Canghai Jade Flute every morning, and the white dolphin would always arrive within fifteen minutes, which made the women believe Zhang Xiaoshan's words even more.

The Canghai Yuxiao is no ordinary instrument, and those who are unfamiliar with ultrasound are even more amazed by the extraordinary nature of the white dolphin.

"Alright, everyone, all good things must come to an end."

This concludes our voyage. This is for you; see you next time!

Zhang Xiaoshan took out a piece of dragonfish meat weighing over a hundred pounds and threw it down.

It may seem like it's only a mouthful to a three-zhang-long white dolphin, but the blood energy it contains is enough to keep a hundred dolphins from starving for ten days.

'Translate~ Ooh! Translate~ Ooh...'

Reluctant to part, a somber atmosphere spread among the crowd, leaving Zhang Xiaoshan helpless.

The white dolphins followed them all the way, only leaving when they reached the shallow waters.

The trip was incredibly fruitful, a true surprise for Zhang Xiaoshan.

A rare species of dragonfish—something he had never imagined before.

After much thought, Zhang Xiaoshan felt that this was probably not a coincidence, but possibly related to the Dragon Ball.

Although Zhang Xiaoshan didn't bring the bronze-armored warriors this time, he did bring the Dragon Pearl, his personal treasure. Perhaps the dragon fish sensed something and was caught by him.

"Girls, it's time for us to say goodbye."

Through their time together, Huang Rong also learned where the girls' carefree spirit came from.

Although she fled Peach Blossom Island due to its boredom, she was always protected and lived a carefree life.

These girls, however, were all true orphans and constables living hand to mouth, completely unlike her carefree attitude.

They undoubtedly deserve to be called 'heroines' even more.

Ji Yaohua disembarked at what would later become Shanghai, now Jiading Prefecture, and then passed through Jiaxing before turning back to Lin'an Prefecture.

Zhang Xiaoshan originally wanted them to disembark in Suzhou, but that would delay them by one or two days.

On the contrary, the Zhang family's business in Jiading Prefecture could be swiftly transported back to Lin'an Prefecture by the next day at the latest.

"Take care, young master!"

The women also held Zhang Xiaoshan in exceptional high regard. He appeared unrestrained and wild, but in reality, he was shrewd beneath his rough exterior and possessed a wealth of knowledge.

Moreover, they had both received tremendous benefits from Zhang Xiaoshan. This time, their true qi had been raised to the second-rate level, and even four first-rate experts had emerged.

With Ji Yaohua returning, she will soon reach the pinnacle of her cultivation, making her a key member of the Six Doors.

"Sigh, there are four fewer girls than last time!"

"Four are missing? Could it be...?"

Huang Rong looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief. Just because Zhang Xiaoshan didn't say anything on the boat earlier didn't mean he hadn't noticed.

"Yes, four vibrant flowers have withered and died. How sad and lamentable!"

"That's why I urge you to practice regularly."

Within the Nine Provinces, there are many things you can trust, but the most trustworthy thing is yourself.

Zhang Xiaoshan sighed. The beautiful young girl had withered away just like that.

But it wasn't just four female constables; the number of constables who died every day while catching thieves in the Six Doors was far more than that.

"Let's go!"

Going against the current, we entered Wujiang.

Zhang Xiaoshan originally planned to travel through Longjiang, but later discovered that Taihu Lake itself connects to the sea, so there was no need to go around in circles, which would take at least three or four days.

Inside Jiading Prefecture, Zhang Xiaoshan's fishing boat passed by, naturally causing a sensation behind him.

After entering Gusu Prefecture, news of Zhang Xiaoshan also reached the Zhang Family Merchant Guild and Bei Qiaofeng, who had arrived at Yanziwu.

Not long after Zhang Xiaoshan set sail, the gold-protecting team completed its mission and disbanded on the spot.

Upon receiving the message, Qiao Feng had no doubts and arrived at Yanziwu in Gusu!

However, upon arriving at Yanziwu in Gusu, Qiao Feng was shocked to discover that Yanziwu had changed hands and was now in the hands of the Zhang family, and was even given to the Zhang family as a gift.

"Young lady, where is the young master?"

At the confluence of Taihu Lake and Wujiang, three head managers stood respectfully waiting.

As the beneficiaries of the previous ambush operation, the three previous managers were all imprisoned and sentenced to life imprisonment.

In addition to recovering 100,000 taels of gold, they also seized nearly 300,000 taels of gold from the victims, allowing the Suzhou Trading Company to expand significantly, reaching three or four times its previous size.

"Esteemed managers, the young master invites you all to come up for a discussion, as well as the managers of each branch!"

"Thank you girl."

Once aboard, everyone could see the true luxury of the ship.

Besides the swimming pool and parasols, most of the rooms on the deck were decorated with glass.

Inside the hall.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan was holding a kitchen knife and preparing a tuna that was at least two zhang long.

Although there are many delicious foods in the ice cream parlor, tuna is undoubtedly the most convenient and has become the most famous in later generations, driving up its price to astronomical levels.

"Young master, all the managers have arrived."

"Young master!"

Looking at Zhang Xiaoshan, all the shopkeepers who came in had eyes full of curiosity.

They weren't exactly oblivious to news in Suzhou, so they naturally knew about this young master's abilities.

If Zhang Yuan were in charge of the outside business, he could earn one million gold a year, with a net profit of only a few hundred thousand gold.

But the Red Mansion, pastry shop, and beauty salon that this young master was in charge of generated millions of gold coins in profit each year.

In the Jiangnan region, which wealthy merchant who goes to Lin'an Prefecture doesn't visit the Hong Mansion and spend hundreds of gold coins? Some extravagant tycoons even spend thousands of gold coins.

As for the beauty business, in Lin'an Prefecture, they offered door-to-door services, but the women were not allowed to show their faces.

Those not in Lin'an Prefecture could only visit at the agreed time, and every day there was a constant stream of visitors, the place was always packed.

Even this year's outstanding employee reward consisted of three beauty vouchers, one of which could be resold for hundreds of dollars, shocking all the employees of Zhangjia Trading Company.

And none of them doubted that it was all a show.

Because the buyers were all wealthy young men from Suzhou, who would often spend lavishly to win the favor of a beautiful woman.

"Please be seated, everyone!"

At this moment, Hongxiaoban produced a barrel of red wine and a jar of white wine.

"Gentlemen, who among you would like some red wine? This is the finest red wine imported from Persia!"

"Miss, I'd like to try one!"

"Me too!"

"And I!"

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Except for a few elderly people, most people ordered red wine.

Red wine is not uncommon; there have been stories of fine wine in luminous cups before. But this young master had established a great friendship with Persia, and the six dragon-elephant horses he presented as tribute directly exempted the Zhang family from taxes for three years.

Naturally, it is called a top-grade red wine, and it is definitely a rare and exquisite wine to taste.

"You have all worked tirelessly for the Zhang family for many years, and there is nothing to thank you for today."

This is a tuna caught by Mr. Zhang at sea. Please enjoy its delicious sashimi.

If you don't like raw tuna and prefer grilled tuna, there's some grilled tuna in the kitchen later.

After saying that, Zhang Xiaoshan casually stroked his hand.

All they saw were plates of sashimi shooting through the air and then landing silently in front of them.

Only after witnessing such miraculous methods did they realize that this young master was skilled in both literature and martial arts.

"Young Master is too kind. This stuff costs one gold coin at the Hong Mansion, and you have to wait for it. Today, we should be the ones enjoying a feast!"

Everyone nodded upon hearing this, as they had also heard the story of the sashimi.

The tuna caught by others is bitter and unpalatable, but the tuna caught by this person is worth at least a thousand gold coins each.

And each time, we have to wait for notification from the Red Mansion; otherwise, there's nothing at all.

It attracted countless gluttons, ensuring the hall would be packed with guests that day.

"Hehe, this stuff should be eaten while it's fresh, everyone have a taste."

"Thank you very much, young master!"

The bright red fish meat evoked a raw, bloody feeling, but its sweet and fragrant taste perfectly suited their palates, instantly brightening everyone's eyes.

"I ate this fish last time, and it was very sour and astringent. How did the young master manage to make it like this?"

"This fish is a deep-sea fish that lives at depths of forty or fifty feet."

After emerging from the water at high speed, it must be stunned, bled, and have its internal organs removed within 947 minutes, then filled with seawater and frozen at an extremely low temperature.

It seems simple, but in reality, ordinary fishing boats lack the facilities for freezing, and coupled with the fish's enormous size and its fierce jumping, it's difficult to stop, causing the fish meat to begin to taste bitter.

"I see!"

After hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation, they understood why only Zhang Xiaoshan could provide fish of this quality.

Others fish by catching, but Zhang Xiaoshan fishes by hook and line. He has specialized bait and unparalleled advantages over other fishing boats, allowing him to handle these fish promptly.

"Young Master, esteemed managers!"

At this moment, Jiang Xue brought over a huge iron platter, on which was covered a fragrant grilled fish, making everyone's appetite even greater.

"Esteemed seniors, please have a taste!"

Zhang Xiaoshan took the first bite with his chopsticks, and then everyone else started to eat.

Raw fish is delicious, but grilling it brings out the best in its numbing, spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavors.

One bite, and the aftertaste was so wonderful, I almost swallowed my tongue!

"Delicious! Does the young master have a chef on his ship?"

"Hehe, it's my wife."

She began by apprenticing under an elder in her family, a retired imperial chef from the imperial kitchen.

In just a few years, he surpassed his master, and his culinary skills even surpassed those of the head chef of the Hong Mansion.

"It's the young mistress. Congratulations, young master!"

Regardless of how much Zhang Xiaoshan boasts about his culinary skills, they are definitely at the level of a master chef, which is truly enviable.

"Young Master, recently in Suzhou..."

"Let's talk while we eat. I've seen the accounts for the first quarter of Suzhou Prefecture, and they're excellent."

Especially your pioneering spirit; your abilities are something that Dad and I have high hopes for.”

"Young master, you flatter me."

The group ate and discussed the work of Gusu Prefecture, and Zhang Xiaoshan was extremely satisfied with their next plan.

Furthermore, the suggestions he offered were a pleasant surprise for many shopkeepers, truly adding the finishing touch!