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Chapter 101 Making waves! (Second update, five thousand chapters!)

The Zhang brothers spent their own Mid-Autumn Festival quietly and warmly at home.

There were many Mid-Autumn Poetry Festivals held that night, but they stayed at home and didn't know if any famous poems would be published.

However there is none.

The next day Zhang Heng went to Zeng's house, and Zeng Xiaokuan asked about it and told jokes.

"In previous years, many poems were published during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there were also some poems of considerable value.

But last night the whole city was singing "When Will Your Bright Moon Come?" and no poetry club dared to write poems about the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Sure enough, as soon as the water-melody song came out, there will be no more Mid-Autumn Festival lyrics."

Zhang Heng was quite curious: "Then they didn't hold a poetry meeting. They couldn't help but write poems, right?"

Zeng Xiaokuan smiled and said: "Of course there will still be some, but it won't be based on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Instead, I chose other topics to avoid the dilemma of no one daring to write poems.

I think there are probably many people who will hate you to death."

Zhang Heng laughed and said: "That's not the case, right?"

Zeng Xiaokuan shook his head and said: "It was just a joke, but some people said that Zhang Twenty-four can no longer write poems on New Year's Eve.

Nowadays, no one dares to write poetry on New Year’s Eve, and no one dares to write poetry on Mid-Autumn Festival. If no one dares to write poetry even on New Year’s Eve, there will be very few festivals in the Song Dynasty where poetry can be written.”

Zhang Heng could only smile politely.

But Zeng Youwei said proudly: "What makes them less talented? If they can write better poems than Brother Sanlang, wouldn't that be enough? In the end, they are still embroidered pillows!"

Now it was Zeng Xiaokuan's turn to smile bitterly: "These two poems, Youwei and Juzheng, can be said to have explored a theme to the extreme. It will be even more difficult for future generations to break through.

I think no one will ever have this talent to break through."

Zhang Heng thought, perhaps it is not impossible, there will still be Su Zizhan more than ten years later.

Although I copied his lyrics, he may not be able to produce better lyrics.

After all, with his talent, there is no way he can stop it, right?

While they were chatting, Mrs. Zeng came over and had a conversation with Zhang Heng, but they were talking about Zhang Shu's marriage.

"...The Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, and I have some free time these days. The master told me about the marriage in the center, and I have already contacted him.

When I have a good discussion with the Zou family, I will contact the matchmaker and ask them to finalize many matters. If there is anything you need to tell me."

Zhang Heng thought for a while and said: "Master, our parents died early and we don't have any close elders in Bianjing, so I have to leave this matter to you. If anything happens, you can help us make the decision."

The three of us brothers discussed it and we all spent the money we needed to spend. In addition, we prepared a three-entry yard for our second brother on West Jiaolou Street as a new house.

Of course, if there are any conditions from the Zou family, if they are reasonable, my wife can agree to them, and I will eventually find a way to solve them."

Zhang Heng thought for a moment and said, "Master, one more thing, you can tell the Zou family that we have 30% of the shares in Neizangku Shopping Mall.

When the second brother gets married, he can own a share for daily expenses, and he will definitely not let the daughter of the Zou family marry into poverty."

Mrs. Zeng was a little curious and said: "I heard from Teacher Qi about the shares in this mall, but I just don't know how much these 10% of the shares are worth?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "It's hard to estimate how much it's worth. After all, how it will develop next is uncertain, but if you intend to transfer this 10% share, I suggest not..."

Zhang Heng made a quick calculation and said: "...If you don't have two million strings, please don't take action easily, Master."

Mrs. Zeng thought she didn't hear clearly, so she asked again: "How much?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "If it's less than two million guan, don't consider taking action, Master. This is well-founded.

The shopping mall has been open for more than a month now. Although the monthly bill has not yet come out, I estimate that the monthly profit will not be less than 120,000 yuan. This is only the profit of three shopping malls.

According to my estimation, Bianjing City can open about 20 stores, and the entire Song Dynasty can open at least 100 stores. Then the profit in the next year will be at least 4 million yuan per year, and 10% of the shares, that is, 400,000 yuan per year.

Of course, it may take several years to open all of these 100 shopping malls, and the overall business cannot all be as profitable as Bianjing City, so I made a discount.

But no matter what, within ten years, there is no problem in earning three million yuan from this 10% share.

If you sell it in one package for less than 2 million yuan, it will be a huge loss.

Even if we sell two million coins, we have already taken the risk of loss."

Mrs. Zeng was speechless for a moment.

Even Zeng Xiaokuan and Zeng Youwei next to them were stunned.

Mrs. Zeng was stunned for a while before she said in a trembling voice: "Then how could you be willing to give this 10% share to your teacher in the first place? It is worth millions!"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Without the protection of my teacher, what use is money to me? I can't protect it.

With the teacher's protection, I have a future and money. I know this clearly.

Moreover, my wife and teacher are like biological parents to the three of us brothers. If I don’t respect you and teacher, who will I respect?"

Mrs. Zeng was immediately moved by Zhang Heng's words, tears filled her eyes, and she choked with sobs: "Since you regard me as your mother, how can I not regard you three brothers as my sons..."

She wiped her tears and said with a smile: "...don't worry about the wedding in the middle. Leave everything to the mistress. It will be done in a beautiful way, making my little girl happy and your second brother's in-laws happy too."

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No matter how much the expenses are, my wife will take care of them for you, so you don’t have to worry about it."

Zhang Heng hurriedly said: "How can this happen? I feel very sorry to have my master take care of this matter. How can I make my master spend money? This is absolutely unavoidable..."

Mrs. Zeng took Zhang Heng's hand and said, "Ju Zheng, please don't make me feel guilty.

Your master is stingy and has not treated you seriously and well since he became his master.

On the contrary, you have given away things worth millions of dollars time and time again without any regard for profit. If Master's Wife still divides things with you, then Master's Wife will really have a bad conscience.

I’m afraid that when the time comes, there won’t be any tolerance between heaven and earth, and even Master’s wife will feel sorry for herself. If you listen to me, Master’s wife will take care of this matter, what do you think?”

Zhang Heng was about to refuse, but Zeng Youwei suddenly said: "Brother Sanlang, just listen to my mother. If you don't listen, my mother will not be able to sleep at night."

Zeng Xiaokuan looked at the girl, and when Zeng Youwei saw her second brother looking at her, her face suddenly turned red, and she knew that the girl's elbows had begun to turn outwards.

Zeng Xiaokuan secretly laughed in his heart and also advised: "Yes, Ju Zheng, let my mother take care of this matter. Let's go study."

Mrs. Zeng smiled and said: "That's right, just go and study. You are Duke Yuan now, but you can't slack off.

It was not that easy for Chunwei to compete with scholars from all over the country.

Your teacher is expecting you to come back with a top score, so don’t worry about trivial matters like this, just go and go!”

Mrs. Zeng began to drive people away.

Zhang Heng smiled helplessly and had no choice but to follow Zeng Xiaokuan to the study. This time, Zeng Youwei did not follow, but followed her mother.

Mrs. Zeng glanced at her daughter and said jokingly: "What, you don't want to give up?"

Zeng Youwei smiled: "What are you talking about? Why can't my daughter understand it?"

Mrs. Zeng smiled: "Ju Zheng gave several million guan to the Zeng family, and now he wants to give another several million guan to his second brother. Are you willing to give it to him?"

Zeng Youwei smiled and said: "Isn't my daughter a member of the Zeng family? How could she be reluctant to part with her?

And the 10% share that Saburo gave to his second brother was not considered a gift.

They were originally a family, and giving 10% to his second brother was a sign of their brotherhood.

He is a loving and righteous man, so how could his daughter not support him?

Moreover, what I value is his person, whether he has money or power, it is just a cloud to my daughter.

If he accomplishes nothing, my daughter will not let him live without a solution."

Mrs. Zeng touched her daughter's head and said happily: "As expected of my daughter, she really values ​​love and justice.

My mother is very happy that you have such thoughts. It is not easy for a daughter's family to meet a loving and righteous man.

You must cherish it well and protect it well.”

Zeng Youwei raised her chin slightly and said with a hint of arrogance: "That's natural..."

As if she had thought of something, her face turned slightly red: "...But, mother, when will you and your father plan to make the decision for your daughter regarding my matter with Brother Sanlang?"

Mrs. Zeng looked at her daughter who was looking up at her. The girl blushed slightly, but looked at her firmly and bravely. That sense of strength came to her face.

She couldn't help but laugh, stretched out her finger and pointed at Zeng Youwei's smooth forehead and said: "You, you, you are so shameless!"

Zeng Youwei's face turned even redder, but she did not give in and asked firmly: "Mother! You promised me!"

Mrs. Zeng laughed and said: "Your brother Sanlang must be yours, what are you worrying about!"

Zeng Youwei shook her head and said: "If it's not settled, it's not mine.

Dad is not a current official, and I am not a princess.

Brother Saburo is so good, as long as he is not settled, he may be snatched away by others.

As long as the day is not stable, my daughter will not be able to sleep at night!"

Mrs. Zeng couldn't help but nod secretly. Her daughter was really determined and knew exactly what she wanted.

You must strive for what you want. How can such a person be unhappy?

Mrs. Zeng just didn't answer, and Zeng Youwei immediately asked: "Mom, what difficulties do you have?"

Mrs. Zeng shook her head and smiled: "No, tonight, I will discuss it with your father tonight..."

Zeng Youwei shook her head and said: "It's not a discussion, it's a must, it must be achieved!"

Mrs. Zeng laughed again: "You, you, you don't know if it's his luck or his misfortune that you care so little about Saburo. With your temperament, he may have to..."

Zeng Youwei shook her head and said: "Mom, no, my daughter is well-educated and sensible, and she will definitely be in harmony with brother Sanlang's music. She knows how to please her husband."

Mrs. Zeng sighed: "Mother is not talking about this, but about the man's family.

You know, the more outstanding a man is, the easier it is for him to do many things that make his daughter's family sad.

For example, taking concubines, raising extramarital affairs, etc., given your character...well, my mother is afraid that you will be unhappy all your life..."

Zeng Youwei bit her lip: "That will happen in the future. If my daughter can't marry brother Sanlang now, then she probably won't get married in this life!"

Mrs. Zeng said helplessly: "Okay, I will force your father to agree tonight, and then make an agreement with your Sanlang as soon as possible to finalize the engagement, okay?"

Zeng Youwei finally showed a smile and nodded sharply: "Okay!"

Mrs. Zeng snorted, and Zeng Youwei hurried over and grabbed Mrs. Zeng's sleeve, saying coquettishly: "Mom, it's not that my daughter is too strong, but that Saburo is too outstanding.

Now he is just a Duke of Xie Yuan, but in the spring, he may be the Duke of Zhuang Yuan.

He might not be able to become the Hui Yuan in the guild examination, but when it comes to the palace examination, the officials will probably select him as the top scholar.

With his reputation, if he is not the number one pick, no one who is the number one pick can hold him down.

By that time, Saburo may no longer be my Saburo, and it is estimated that many ladies from the prime minister's family will rush to marry him.

Mom, think about it, a scholar who is ranked number one in the Song Dynasty still looks like a person from the Song Dynasty and is the number one poet...

I’m afraid even the princess won’t be able to restrain herself anymore. Will my daughter be qualified to fight by then?”

As soon as these words came out, even Mrs. Zeng was horrified: "You are absolutely right. Mother cannot let such a good son-in-law go.

Youwei, don’t worry, mom will make your dad agree tonight. If that old stubborn man dares to disagree, mom will break his legs!"

There was light in Zeng Youwei's eyes and she nodded vigorously: "Yes!"

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However, Zhang Heng followed Zeng Xiaokuan to the study and Zhang Jun came not long after.

Zhang Jun went to Zhang Heng and said, "Lu Yining from the inner library has asked someone to look for you. He said he has something to ask you..."

Zeng Xiaokuan immediately pricked up his ears.

Zhang Heng said: "Oh, is it something particularly important?"

Zhang Jun nodded and said: "The shopkeeper Hou Junping seems to be very anxious and asked you to go to the inner storage warehouse today."

Zhang Heng frowned slightly, then nodded and said: "Okay, then I'll go now."

He turned to Zeng Xiaokuan and said, "Brother Xiaokuan, I have to go out for a while and I will come back when the work is done."

Zeng Xiaokuan nodded and said, "Okay, you go."

Zhang Heng hurriedly followed Zhang Jun and left.

Zeng Xiaokuan immediately left the study, found Zeng Youwei and talked about the matter. Zeng Youwei suddenly felt like a little female cat whose territory was invaded, and the hair on her body was about to explode, but she quickly calmed down and said softly: "Second brother

, when Brother Sanlang comes back, you can help me trick him into asking him why he went to Neizangku."

Zeng Xiaokuan nodded quickly and said: "Don't worry, Youwei. Second brother will help you keep an eye on him."

Zeng Youwei's face turned red and she nodded.

Zhang Heng followed Zhang Jun to the inner storage warehouse on a little female donkey. Hou Junping was running around anxiously. When he saw Zhang Heng, he immediately came over and grabbed his arm and said: "Ju Zheng, you are finally here!"

Zhang Heng was a little surprised and said: "Shopkeeper Hou, what's wrong? Did something happen in the mall?"

Hou Junping realized that he had lost his composure, and quickly calmed down: "Speak slowly later, and I will take you to see the boss."

The two walked through the buildings and arrived at Lu Yining's office. Lu Yining looked a little angry, and her two thick-ink-like sword eyebrows were about to stand up. Fortunately, she was still calm. When she saw Zhang Heng, the look on her face

Finally there was some smile: "Brother Ju Zheng is here?"

Zhang Heng smiled and nodded: "Here you are, do you have something to do with me, shopkeeper Lu?"

Lu Yining nuzzled at the pile of account books on the table and said with a smile: "The business accounts for a month have come out. I want you, the major shareholder, to take a look at the accounts."

Zhang Heng looked at Lu Yining with some suspicion and thought, what is there to be anxious about? Could it be that the business has suffered a loss?

This is unlikely. Although he doesn't pay attention to the market, he often sees that the business in the mall is very prosperous when he passes by the mall. How can he lose money?

Lu Yining said: "Brother Ju Zheng, let's take a look at the accounts first and then talk."

Zhang Heng picked it up on the table, got a general ledger, and quickly flipped through it, with an even more suspicious look on his face.

There was no problem with the operation of the shopping mall, and it was even beyond his expectation. The three shopping malls made a profit of 16,000 yuan a month. His original expectation was that one shopping mall would earn 3,000 to 4,000 yuan a month.

The profit was already very good, but now each shopping mall has reached 5,300 yuan, which has exceeded his estimate by a lot, and this is the result of taking into account a large amount of losses.

As long as the loss is the result of theft of goods in the mall, this was not considered a big problem at first, but now it seems that there is still a lot of loss, but even so, this profit was still achieved.

Zhang Heng asked suspiciously: "Is Shopkeeper Lu worried about theft of goods?"

Lu Yining shook his head.

Hou Junping hurriedly said: "This is a small problem. We have already planned to deploy more personnel to prevent theft, and we also plan to invite Kaifeng Prefecture police officers to station at the site to deter petty thieves. This is not a big problem."

Zhang Heng looked at Lu Yining.

Lu Yining smiled, but the smile was a little bitter: "It's because of the profitability of this mall..."

Zhang Heng looked at Lu Yining and waited for her to finish speaking.

Lu Yining said bitterly: "...the profit of the mall is beyond everyone's imagination. This was originally a good thing, but now it has caused trouble."

Zhang Heng and others immediately smelled the conspiracy: "Is there someone coveting it?"

Lu Yining nodded bitterly: "Well, things here are more complicated..."

Zhang Heng immediately said: "Then let's make a long story short!"

It's not that he is gossiping, but this matter involves 30% of his shares and 10% of his teacher Zeng Gongliang. The interests involved are as high as tens of millions. He cannot let this matter go beyond his control.

Lu Yining nodded and said: "To put it simply, someone in the harem covets my position as the head of the internal storage warehouse. In the past, because the internal storage warehouse was losing money every year, no one was willing to take responsibility.

Now that the mall's profitability is so good, someone immediately started coveting it and planned to take away the built-in warehouse."

Zhang Heng frowned: If it involves the harem, there will be big trouble!

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