The two foreign businessmen were surprised to hear that this graceful young Chinese woman actually spoke fluent English. The old foreign businessman's mouth was injured and he could no longer speak clearly. The middle-aged foreign businessman's eyes widened. Said:
"Oh, beautiful lady, you can actually speak the language of our country! Of course, we are very willing to communicate with you.
"I am Howard Mining Group Far East Branch Johnson, the manager, is Mr. Trump, director of the Donald Jewelry Company.
"Excuse me, Madam, who is your identity? What do you want to talk to us about?"
Mingchuan Rongmei listened to the conversation between the two parties and seemed thoughtful, but she did not Make a sound and just listen silently.
Dongfang Ying, Nangong Huiyue and others did not expect Mrs. Liao to speak foreign language, and looked at Mrs. Liao in surprise.
Mrs. Liao smiled calmly at Dongfang Ying and the girls, and then said to Johnson:
"It's an honor to meet these two gentlemen. Do you know Shanghai Lanjiang Trading Company?"
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Johnson and Trump looked at each other and nodded. Johnson asked:
"Who is Madam from Lanjiang Company?"
Liao The lady smiled and said:
"Lan Songgu, the general manager of Lanjiang Company, is my brother, and my name is Lan Zhixin."
The two foreign businessmen showed more confidence than before. With a surprised look on his face, Trump murmured, and Johnson said:
"That's great. Lanjiang Company is famous. We have long wanted to cooperate with your company, but no one recommended it. < /p>
"Ms. Lan has this kind of relationship. If she can help, then our two companies and Lanjiang Company will definitely be able to cooperate smoothly and open up the market in Shanghai and even the whole country. "
Mrs. Liao Lan Zhixin nodded and said:
"This is not a problem, but I hope the misunderstanding tonight can be resolved amicably. Let's follow the restaurant owner's arrangement and go to the lounge. Go sit down and negotiate, okay? ”
Johnson and Trump thought about it and both agreed. After all, their company is currently only doing business in Fujian Province, but the huge market of the entire Qing Empire is their goal.
Lanjiang Company is not only a leading company in the Shanghai Concession, but also has a huge influence in most important cities, especially along the Yangtze River, which is of great help to their company's development in China < /p>
Dongfang Ying couldn't help but ask Mrs. Liao:
"Sister Lan, what are you talking about to these two foreigners? "
Lan Zhixin clapped her hand and said seriously:
"Sister Ying'er, your temper is too hot. You must exercise restraint in public, you know. ?
"I just used the foreign language I learned when I was studying in America to discuss with them. The two sides stopped and made peace.They agreed to resolve the matter.
"Now let's go to the lounge with the foreigners to sit down and negotiate. Don't do anything anymore, okay?"
Although Dongfang Ying couldn't understand what she just said to the foreigners, But from the change in attitude of the two foreign businessmen, from brutal and angry to kind and even humble and polite,
I can also guess that her identity must be not simple, and she promised the foreigners some benefits, and now she Holding Lan Zhixin's hand, he said softly:
"Okay, I promise Sister Lan not to hit anyone anymore, but sister, you can't wrong yourself, if these foreign devils want to take advantage of you. , I won't let them go!"
Lan Zhixin calmed down and said:
"Don't worry, I have my own sense of responsibility and I won't suffer."
He immediately said to the restaurant owner:
"Boss Lin, please take these foreign gentlemen to have a rest, and find some doctors to treat their injuries as soon as possible. The cost is from We will pay.
"Don't worry, we will not evade responsibility for this matter, and we will not let your restaurant be implicated. ”
Seeing that she could communicate smoothly with foreigners, the boss Lin of the restaurant was already 70% convinced. He immediately agreed and prepared to take Tramp and Johnson to the lounge first.
At this time, Comprador He woke up, struggled to get up and shouted vaguely:
"No... this matter is not over... Mr. Johnson, Tramp Sir... we must report it to the official..."
Dongfang Ying glared at Comprador He like a sharp sword and scolded:
"Have you not been beaten yet? Is that enough? Do you want to cut off your tongue too? "
Comprador He was so frightened that he hurriedly covered his mouth. Johnson yelled at him rudely:
"He, shut your mouth! Wait a minute we don't want to hear any more nonsense from you, okay? "
Comprador He was stunned. He didn't understand why the foreigner who was also beaten was angry at him. What kind of medicine did he take wrongly? However, he did not dare to ask more questions and hurriedly expressed his understanding. < /p>
Dongfang Ying asked Zhan Ruilong and Lin Xiaofeng to take everyone back to the third floor and not to act rashly until they came back.
Although the Lu brothers and sisters had met for the first time, they were also very concerned about Dongfang Ying. , saying that they knew a little bit of foreign language and might be able to help, so they went along.
The so-called lounge is actually a place where the restaurant prepares for drunken or unwell guests to sober up and take medicine. The temporary treatment room is in the southwest corner of the second floor.
After everyone sat down in the lounge, they both looked at each other.To facilitate negotiations on liability and compensation issues, of course, Lan Zhixin and Johnson mainly negotiated and briefly communicated with their own people to reach a solution:
Since Trump first harassed Dongfang Ying, which caused Dongfang Ying to injure someone. Neither party pursued the case further. Dongfang Ying's side compensated the injured person's medical expenses of 100 taels each, and the deceased each 200 taels of silver.
From now on, the parties involved are not allowed to have any doubts, stir up any disputes, or find trouble with each other or the restaurant, and this is settled.
Although Comprador Na He was dissatisfied, there was no room for him to comment at this moment, so he could only accept the settlement plan with resignation.
However, before signing the settlement letter, Johnson still held back and asked Lan Zhixin to sign an agreement with him and Trump, which stated that Lanjiang Company must sign an agreement with them within one month. The two companies entered into business cooperation and helped the two companies establish a branch in Shanghai, Hankou, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chengdu.
If it fails to do so, Lanjiang Company must compensate the two companies for the loss of 10,000 taels of silver each.
Only then did Dongfang Ying realize that Lan Zhixin was talking about this matter with the foreigner just now. It was obvious that she used this as a condition to calm the arrogant foreigner.
Dongfang Ying asked Lan Zhixin what a company is, what Lanjiang Company does, and what is her relationship with Lanjiang Company?
Lan Zhixin had no choice but to explain it to her briefly, and Dongfang Ying finally understood some of her previous questions:
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Why is Mrs. Liao so rich, why does she know so much about the great powers of various countries, why does she have to return to her natal family all the way while her husband is an official in Guangzhou...
It turned out that her natal family was a wealthy businessman who did business with foreigners and often dealt with foreigners and businessmen.
Dongfang Ying had mixed feelings for a moment. The sister she was determined to protect had turned into a family member of a "traitor" similar to Comprador He. Should she still be so close to her?
But think about what Mrs. Liao is doing now, but she is "wiping her own butt". She also made sacrifices to settle this matter. Can he live up to her hard work?
Besides, doing business with foreigners does not necessarily mean you are a "traitor", and not all family members of wealthy merchants are bad guys. Otherwise, Yue'er is also the eldest lady of Nangong Company, wouldn't she be pretty good too?
Dongfang Ying resisted the urge to tear up the agreement and beat up Johnson and Trump. She silently opened the window and stared at the night view outside the window in a daze.
It didn’t take long for the two parties to reach mediation. Lan Zhixin was about to take out the silver notes and hand them to Johnson and Trump. Dongfang Ying had already taken the 700 taels of silver notes from Nangong Huiyue. , threw it on the table, pulled Nangong Huiyue and Mingchuan Rongmei and turned around to leave.
Returning to the restaurant on the third floor, Dongfang Ying and everyonePeople had lost interest in the banquet, so they made some introductions to the Lu brothers and sisters so that everyone could get to know each other. Kuang Zhiyuan went to pay the bill and then dispersed.
It turns out that the Lu brothers and sisters were both students in the manufacturing class of Mawei Shipping School, and like Lan Zhixin, they had also studied abroad to learn Western culture and technology.
This time Lu When Yingying returned from school, Lu Xingmeng invited her sister to have a meal at the Cangxia Restaurant in order to welcome her. However, he did not want to encounter the domineering situation of Comprador He and the foreign businessman. He was so angry that he scolded Comprador He, which attracted Comprador He's thugs. Siege,
Fortunately, Lu Xingmeng also learned some self-defense skills, fought with two thugs, and got acquainted with Dongfang Ying.
Let’s get to know each other and agree to meet again when we have the opportunity, so we wave goodbye.
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That night, everyone found a large inn near Geng Wangzhuang in the south of the city, checked in and rested, and discussed the follow-up itinerary tomorrow.
While sleeping until midnight, Dongfang Ying suddenly heard a slight noise on the window. She woke up immediately and quietly let go of Nangong Huiyue in her arms, put on her clothes and ducked to the window to observe the movement.
At this moment, someone outside the window was heard gently pressing the window lattice twice, and then there were light footsteps, and a black figure with fluttering clothes had already jumped out of the wall.
Dongfang Ying's heart turned secretly. This person's figure and movements were not like her master. It was definitely not her old man who came to summon her again;
Could it be that he was a comprador or a foreign devil with a heart? Are you unwilling to give up and find a killer to deal with you?
But it’s not like that, if he wanted to assassinate himself, he would have already broken into the room and committed the murder. Why should he remind himself and then jump over the wall?
Could it be that there was an ambush outside? Dongfang Ying sneered secretly, put on her clothes, took out her sword, gently opened the window, jumped out, and chased after the black figure.
The black figure was also extremely fast. It flew over eaves and walls, climbed over walls and ridges, and crossed streets and alleys. It was like a wisp of light smoke traveling in the wind.
Dongfang Ying did not show weakness, she improved her body-lighting skills and bit the shadow without touching her feet, but she did not surpass the opponent, depending on where he would take her.
After about a cup of tea, the two of them chased each other for more than ten miles, when they saw the black figure suddenly stopped, turned around and chuckled:
< p> "Okay, even if you are good, I can't outrun you, so I give up."Dongfang Ying hurriedly stopped her steps, stood three feet in front of the black figure, and said in surprise: < /p>
"Why is it you, Sister Mingchuan? What the hell are you doing?"
That black figure has a slim figure and a delicate face. Isn't it the Japanese female military doctor Mingchuan Ronmei?
Mingchuan Rongmei said mischievously:
"Why can't it be me? We have only competed in martial arts before, but never in light kung fu. Tonight, we just have a chance to compete, and it can be regarded as a fulfillment of our wish. ”
Dongfang Ying was angry and funny. He pinched her cheek with his fingers and said:
"It's not easy to try Qing Gong. Whenever you say it, I will do it." It will satisfy you.
"Why choose this time? I haven't slept enough yet. Let's go back. "
After saying that, she turned to leave, but Mingchuan Rongmei grabbed her and said:
"You are here, I will take you to a good place and keep you happy. My heart feels comfortable and I don’t miss Shu. "
Dongfang Ying felt very depressed after hearing this. It seems that this beautiful military doctor is not interested in drinking or competing with her in Qinggong, but in taking herself to some fun place.
It was only the middle of the night, so how could any interesting place be open for business?
She looked at the dim lights swaying in the wind, and all the shops and houses were dark. The doors and windows were closed, and he couldn't help but wonder:
"Where are you taking me to? Is there any store open in the middle of the night? "
Mingchuan Rongmei said confidently:
"Just follow me. I won't let you be turned away." "
After saying that, he pulled her forward. Dongfang Ying sighed and had no choice but to let her go.
Mingchuan Rongmei pulled Dongfang Ying into a Then he stopped in front of a courtyard door with a cylindrical lantern hanging on it. He stretched out his hand and knocked on the door three times with two short and one long strokes.
Then he heard someone in the courtyard. After walking around, someone came and opened the courtyard door. Dongfang Ying took a closer look and saw a man wearing something like a nightgown with a bun on his head.
The man saw their appearance clearly and bowed quickly. She said to Mingchuan Rongmei:
"Miss, is it really you? Come in quickly. ”
Dongfang Ying felt that this man’s accent was weird, a bit like the Japanese pirate officer Shigeru Tanaka whom he met on the Chunze, and looking at his hairstyle, he didn’t have the Qing Dynasty men who shaved their hair and left pigtails. I'm afraid he is also a Japanese.
Mingchuan Rongmei nodded, pulled Dongfang Ying into the door, and said casually:
"Uncle Shibuya, I will bring my China." When friends come to take a hot spring bath, you arrange a private hot spring pool for us without anyone disturbing you. "
The man named Shibuya bowed and agreed, and took the two girls to a small yard covered with flowers and trees.
Dongfang Ying suddenly realized that Mingchuan Rongmei She wanted to take herself to a hot spring, whether it was the famous royal hot spring that she knew from ancient poetry or the local hot spring in Hainan that she had bathed in before.
She was not unfamiliar with it. I understand why Mingchuan Rongmei suddenly took me here to soak in the hot spring on a whim. Did she have something private to tell me?
With some doubts, DongfangYing followed and walked into an elegant small courtyard. She saw that the mountains and stones in the courtyard were piled up, creating a high platform and flowing water, surrounding a circular bathing pool about two feet in size.
Under the illumination of the lanterns under the eaves, the water mist in the pool rises, as if in a fairyland, and the surrounding atmosphere becomes charming and warm.