After seeing off Li Jiupo, Fang Jinshi came downstairs and unexpectedly found Sun De, the general manager of Sihai Company, talking to a bookkeeper in front of the counter.
Fang Jinshi walked up behind the two of them and said to Sun De: "Mr. Sun came to the bank to do business in person, and these guys didn't even tell me to let me receive them. It's really rude."
Sun De turned around and looked at him, and said angrily: "I don't dare, I can't afford to work for you, young master Fang."
Fang Jinshi just smiled and was not angry, and said with a smile: "Can I know what Mr. Sun is here to do? Mr. Meng Da sent Mr. Sun to come in person. It is a very important thing to do. Some guys don't know their priorities. I'm afraid I'll miss Meng. Big business for Mr. Big.¡±
"It's a small matter." Sun De said. He took some documents and vouchers that had been handed over to the accountant, slapped them on the table in front of Fang Jinshi and said, "Mr. Meng Da wants to withdraw a thousand guan, young master, will you hold back?" ?¡±
Although his attitude was bad and his words were teasing, Fang Jinshi was not angry. After he took these documents and read them, he handed them to the accountant and said to Sun De: "I saw that it only said "Use this money to do something". Good deeds, I wonder what kind of good deeds Mr. Meng Da wants to do?¡±
Sun De replied: "Mr. Meng Da wants to donate and build an academy in Yangzhou to build a good reputation for Sihai Company."
Fang Jinshi nodded and said, "This is a good thing. Is this thousand strings enough?"
Sun Dedao: "Just expanding the house is enough."
Fang Jinshi turned to the accountant and said, "Hurry up and prepare the money for Mr. Sun." The accountant agreed and went to get ready. Sun De saw that he had a good attitude and his expression slowly softened.
Fang Jinshi asked someone to bring Sun De a cup of tea, and asked in a very casual tone: "Mr. Sun, are there any interesting places or things you can hear recently that you can show me if you have time?"
Sun De said: "Young Master spends his days wandering among the flowers, having fun every night. I know the fun places, but I have long since grown tired of them."
Fang Jinshi laughed and said: "I know that Mr. Sun has never liked those vulgar orioles, and only likes those elegant flowers and plants. Mr. Sun is an elegant person and likes elegant things. A lustful and dandy like me, I don't like those elegant flowers." Manager Sun is asking about Fengyue, isn¡¯t it because he wants to fish out of wood?¡±
When Sun De saw him laughing at himself and praising himself as an elegant person, his dislike for him lessened even more. Sun De even had a smile on his face. He came closer to Fang Jinshi and said, "Everyone has different preferences. What he likes about himself is different." I am happy to indulge in them, but in fact, I feel that there is no difference between elegance and vulgarity, just like the flowers and plants that I like, and the beauties that the young master likes, for you and me, the pleasure in them is the same."
Fang Jinshi chuckled and said, "Mr. Sun's words are very Zen. I used to think that hanging around among flowers was a vulgar and obscene thing. But now that I hear Mr. Sun say this, I feel that I am also a refined scholar."
Sun De also said proudly: "Everything in the world depends on how you look at it. As long as you are happy, there is no need to care about what others think of you."
Fang Jinshi praised: "Mr. Sun is so knowledgeable. Why didn't I notice it before? You are much smarter than those pedantic scholars. Since Mr. Sun knows a lot about flowers, plants and trees, I want to get some flowers and trees at home in the future. Sun Can the manager give me some advice?"
Hearing his heartfelt praise, Sun De suddenly felt that his bones were much lighter. For the first time in his life, he felt why he had hated the domineering young master Fang so much. How could he have become my close friend? It took him only a few words. Well, Sun De said seriously: "Young Master, you're welcome. If you really need it, I can give you some advice." He lowered his voice again and said, "There is Zhangjiaji in the west of the city, where a large area is made. There are gardens, pavilions, pavilions and flowers and trees, some of which are very good. There are many people in the town who are serving as officials in the Lianghuai Yingfeng Bureau. The imperial court collects flowers and stones to go to the capital. They give them a look. Some of them cannot enter the capital. They Just keep it, there are a lot of good goods.¡±
Fang Jinshi groaned and lowered his voice: "Do you have any familiar friends, Manager Sun? Can you introduce a few to me?"
Sun De whispered: "Don't worry, young master, just leave this matter to me. The young master is someone who can afford a big price. Those people have good goods in their hands and are anxious to take action. I will go and tell them." It¡¯s done, I guarantee that the young master will be able to get something he is satisfied with, and he will be able to make your house noble and elegant, with extraordinary taste.¡±
Fang Jinshi quickly raised his hands and thanked him: "Thank you very much. I'll invite Mr. Sun to tea another day to express my gratitude."
Sun De returned the gift. At this time, the banker had already prepared the Qian Guan. Sun De stood up and said, "Young Master, I will go back first."
Fang Jinshi smiled and nodded: "See you later, Mr. Sun, youShould the money be sent directly to the donated academy, or should Mr. Meng Da deliver it personally? "
Sun Dedao: "Mr. Meng Da went to donate in person."
Fang Jinshi said: "So Mr. Meng Da is now in Sihai Company?"
Sun De said: "Mr. Meng Da asked me to be sent to Osmanthus Alley, where he is waiting for me."
Fang Jinshi immediately said: "I happen to have something to ask Mr. Meng Da. I wonder if I can come with you?"
As soon as Sun De heard this, he regretted that he had talked too much just now, because Cai Meng had confessed before that he could not tell others his whereabouts, especially Fang Jinshi and his group. They were so speculative in their chat with Fang Jinshi that they forgot about it. .
But it seemed that he could no longer refuse Fang Jinshi in person and went with him. Sun De said hesitantly: "This" Before he could find out the reason for his refusal, Fang Jinshi had already asked a few waiters to carry the cash box. De patted his back and said, "Let's go, Mr. Meng Da is waiting. Don't let him wait too impatiently, or he will be unhappy."
Sun De had no choice but to go to Osmanthus Alley with him. He comforted himself along the way. Maybe it happened that Mr. Meng Da also came to Fang Jinshi for something?
A group of people came to Osmanthus Alley with money. Sun De went up to open the door. His subordinates put the money in the house. Sun De asked the maid in the house: "Where is Mr. Da?"
The girl replied: "Mr. Da is in the back garden."
Sun De turned around and looked at the other person into the stone and said, "Young Master, please wait here for now. I'll go and inform Mr. Eldest."
Fang Jinshi said: "Why bother? Mr. Meng Da is not an outsider, just go there together." He ignored Sun De and walked directly to the back garden. Sun De saw that he could not stop him, so he had to follow behind.
The back garden has winding paths and lush trees, making it a good place. There is a fish pond in the garden. Fang Jinshi walked across the grass and saw Cai Meng and a woman standing side by side in a pavilion in front of the fish pond with her back to him. The railing is feeding the fish with fish food.
Sun De could no longer let Fang Jinshi walk in front. He followed Fang Jinshi a few steps past Fang Jinshi and shouted from a distance: "Mr. Da, I'm back."
Cai Meng and the woman turned around when they heard the sound. Fang Jinshi saw that the woman was in her twenties, gorgeously dressed, and somewhat charming.
When Cai Meng saw Fang Jinshi, although he was surprised, he remained calm and said to Sun De, "How did things go?"
Sun De cupped his hands and said, "The money has been taken to the front yard."
Cai Mengdao: "Okay, I understand, you can go back."
Sun De looked at Fang Jinshi and carefully walked back the way he came. Fang Jinshi watched him leave. When he turned around, he saw Cai Meng looking at him sideways. Fang Jinshi laughed, looked at the scenery around him and said, "Mr. Da's The scenery of this manor is really good. I didn¡¯t expect that there is such a cave behind the wall in front.¡±
Cai Meng said calmly: "Really?"
Fang Jinshi smiled and said: "Of course, look at how many people in my family are crowded into such a courtyard. Compared with Mr. Da's place, they are in the sky and on the earth."
Cai Mengdao: "You came here today just to cry out for me about poverty?"
"I'm just talking casually." Fang Jinshi chuckled. He was about to say something else. When he raised his eyes, he saw the woman next to Cai Meng peeking at him. Fang Jinshi stopped smiling and said to the woman, "I don't know. This pretty young lady is"
Seeing that the woman actually praised him to his face, her face turned red and she lowered her head. Cai Meng continued, "This is my little girl."
Fang Jinshi let out a long oh, and continued to say to the woman: "Did Miss Cai get out of the cabinet last year?"
Cai Meng¡¯s daughter also didn¡¯t know Fang Jinshi¡¯s origins, and Cai Meng didn¡¯t mention it at this time. However, when she saw Fang Jinshi praising her beauty, she felt good about it and said, ¡°Yes, how did this young master know about it?¡±
Fang Jinshi said: "I have heard some things about Miss Cai."
Ms. Cai said: "Now that I'm married, I'm no longer a girl. Master, please don't call me that again."
Fang Jinshi smiled and said: "Xiaosheng is born with a thin skin. When he sees a beautiful young woman, he will feel embarrassed and at a loss. He forgets what to call her more appropriately. When he sees the girl's beauty, he can't help but think The girl is still a pure and unmarried girl, and Imy hands and feet are sweating and I'm about to faint, and I no longer know where I am."
He swayed exaggeratedly, pretending to be about to faint. Miss Cai saw that his words were funny, complimentary and sweet, and his movements were exaggerated to make herself laugh. She couldn't help covering her mouth with her hands and giggled. Beside her, Cai Meng's face became increasingly ugly, and he said coldly: "?Have you said enough? "
Fang Jinshi said: "Mr. Da, this girl is the young lady we listened to in the Jinzihui Tonglou last time. Did you promise me?"
He completely ignored Cai Meng's feelings and kept talking. No matter how well-educated Cai Meng was, he couldn't bear it at this moment. He quickly flew out a palm and fanned a teacup on the railing beside him to the ground. The teacup suddenly fell to the ground. It was torn apart and tea splashed all over the floor.
Only then did Miss Cai feel her father's rage. She was startled and immediately lowered her head and said nothing. Cai Meng said to her, "Go back to your room."
Miss Cai bowed her head obediently and walked away slowly. She walked all the way to the garden gate. Fang Jinshi was so talkative and bold in his words that she had never seen him before in her life. Miss Cai couldn't help but turn around and take a look. , Fang Jinshi kept watching her back, and when he saw her looking back, he smiled and raised his hand and waved gently.
Cai Meng saw that his daughter had gone out of sight, and said coldly to Fang Jinshi: "Young people are too arrogant and domineering, and they will die soon."
Fang Jinshi chuckled and said, "Is Mr. Meng Da angry? This is the first time I know that Mr. Da will be angry. Now I not only know it, but I have also seen it with my own eyes."
Cai Meng walked to the stone table in the pavilion. There were teapots and teacups on the stone table. He poured himself a bowl of tea and said: "You want to make me angry, I'm afraid you are not worthy." After speaking, he took a drink. However, even though he said he would not, he actually wanted to use this bowl of cold tea to suppress the anger that had reached his throat.