The Devil's Tribulation

Chapter 218 The Current Situation of the Zhong Family

Great Zhou Kingdom, Fancheng Zhong Family Villa. Ever since Pan Chengfeng was hunted down by three Void Refining cultivators, the Zhong Family's formation has been activated. Although it is extremely costly, the Zhong Family can still bear it. Fortunately, on the fifth day, Shuang'er sent a message saying that the matter had been resolved, and that the three girls and Pan Chengfeng had all joined the Yu Lei Sect, so the people from the Sanquan Sect dared not cause trouble again. After receiving this message, Qian'er finally felt relieved.

Today I started to study the new technique, 'Golden Crow Sacred Secret'. I was fascinated by it in the training room, when suddenly an idea came to my mind. I stretched out my hand and grabbed in the air, and a communication talisman appeared in Qian'er's palm. Qian'er excitedly injected her magic power into the communication talisman, which immediately turned into ashes. At the same time, a few words came into her mind: "Qian'er, I'm fine, I will come back to see you in a few months. Now you should first transfer the Zhong family branch where Xiujin and Xiuhua are located into the main family, treat their parents and family members well, and do it quickly."

The communication talisman couldn't be explained too clearly, so Pan Chengfeng only talked about the important things. Since it was to be done quickly, Qian'er naturally knew that this matter was very important. She quickly put away her skills and walked out of the training room, and sent a voice message to Qing'er to come over. Qing'er has been busy with the affairs of the Li family recently, and she hasn't seen her sister for a while. When she heard her sister calling her, she hurried over. Seeing that her sister was busy all day, Qian'er said apologetically: "You have worked hard during this period, but now there is something that you need to do in person." Qing'er nodded and said: "Sister, I will go right away." Qian'er told Qing'er about what Pan Chengfeng had asked her to do, and Qing'er was also happy: "They sisters have finally made it. According to my brother-in-law's personality, Xiu Jin and Xiu Hua should have helped him a lot, so he praised their branch so much, but I don't know what it is." The matter is naturally a big deal. Shuang'er worshipped a great master in the late stage of fusion as her master, which must be a big deal. It's just that Pan Chengfeng's purpose is "impure".

Qian'er said, "Since it was Chengfeng's order, you should do it as soon as possible. I'll go say hello to Aunt Zhong." Qing'er said, "Brother-in-law is really something. He has only sent back a communication talisman once in the past two months. Don't you know that someone is almost sick from missing you?" Qian'er's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said angrily, "Okay, you should hurry up and do your work. Chengfeng probably doesn't have too many Wanli Communication Talismans on him. Besides, I just want to know that he is okay." Qing'er stuck out her tongue and turned to leave. Qian'er stood up and walked towards the inner courtyard.

Zhong Wuyan, the ancestor of the Zhong family, felt relieved after knowing that Pan Chengfeng was safe. In the past two months, she actually went to see Chu Xuanji more than a dozen times, almost every three or four days. Chu Xuanji couldn't refuse, and every time she came to discuss her cultivation experience and ask for advice on business, Chu Xuanji would answer every question. The most important thing is that Aunt Zhong has to bring two jars of peach blossom wine every time. Although Chu Xuanji is not a particularly good wine, she also likes peach blossom wine. In this way, the relationship between the two has been sublimated to a certain extent.

Aunt Zhong was dressing up in the house, preparing to go to Wanbao Pavilion to attend the auction. In fact, she was mainly going to see Chu Xuanji, and the auction was just a side event, just to show her support. Now, some of the business dealings between the Zhong family and Wanbao Pavilion in Qingxu Town are all handled by Aunt Zhong. You can talk about business, discuss your cultivation experience, and meet someone you admire, killing three birds with one stone. Qian'er came to the door of Aunt Zhong's room. Before she knocked on the door, Aunt Zhong knew she was coming, and said in a brisk tone: "It's Qian'er, come in quickly." Qian'er pushed the door open and saw Aunt Zhong looking left and right in front of the full-length mirror. She covered her mouth and laughed, "Aunt Zhong is so beautiful, Pavilion Master Chu will definitely look down on her." Aunt Zhong said angrily: "You dead girl, you dare to make fun of me, you are getting more and more unruly!" Aunt Zhong was wearing a pink dress, and the dress was inlaid with pearls and agates, sparkling, charming and dignified.

These days, the tailors of the Zhong family have been very busy, making one piece of clothing after another, all tailor-made for Aunt Zhong, but there are only a few pieces that can catch Aunt Zhong's eye. Aunt Zhong smiled and said, "Qian'er, which one do you think looks better, this pink one or that red one?" Qian'er smiled and said, "Aunt Zhong looks good in anything, but Qian'er thinks that Pavilion Master Chu may not like such a bright color."

Aunt Zhong was shocked and said anxiously, "Yes, Chu Lang is not such a superficial person. What should I do? The time is almost up, Qian'er, please help me pick one." As she spoke, she waved her storage ring and more than a hundred dresses appeared on the bed. Aunt Zhong didn't care that Qian'er was still there, and she took off her dresses and threw them away, as if she was afraid that if she wore them for a while longer, her Chu Lang would dislike her. Qian'er smiled and said, "Aunt Zhong has a great figure, Pavilion Master Chu is so lucky."

Aunt Zhong said with a sly delight, "Silly girl, help me pick one quickly." Qian'er glanced around and picked up a light blue dress and said, "This one is great, not too bright, but not too plain either. It's just right for Aunt Zhong." Aunt Zhong quickly picked up the dress and compared it, saying, "Is it too plain? Will Chu Lang like me like this?"

Qian'er smiled and said, "Aunt Zhong has met Pavilion Master Chu many times. When have you ever seen Pavilion Master Chu wearing brightly colored clothes?" Aunt Zhong thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Mr. Chu always seems to wear white and light blue clothes." Qian'er smiled and said, "That's right, Pavilion Master Chu wears so plain clothes, and Aunt Zhong you wear so brightly. Isn't it inappropriate for you to stand next to him?"

Aunt Zhong imagined the scene herself and said hurriedly: "Silly girl, why didn't you remind me earlier! I have to throw away these clothes. I can't wear such bright colors in the future!" Then she took the light blue clothes handed to her by Qian'er and put them on. Then she ran to the mirror to look left and right, and finally said with satisfaction: "Qian'er still has good taste. This dress will definitely match Chu Lang." Seeing that Aunt Zhong was in a good mood, Qian'er hurriedly told Aunt Zhong what Pan Chengfeng had told her. Aunt Zhong waved her hand impatiently and said: "You are fully responsible for family affairs, so you don't need to ask me." Aunt Zhong looked at the time and said anxiously: "It's almost time, I have to go out~" Aunt Zhong twisted her slender waist and walked out of the door in small steps. Suddenly she remembered something and turned around and said: "Ask Chengfeng to come back when he is free." Qian'er said: "He said he would be back in a few months."

Aunt Zhong went to look for Chu Lang, and Qian'er slowly showed a worried look on her face. In the past, she didn't have to say hello to Aunt Zhong for these things. However, recently some people in the family have had other thoughts. Although Aunt Zhong has an indifferent attitude, she can't guarantee that she will be dragged out by those people to compete with her one day. Qian'er really doesn't want such a situation to happen. After thinking for a while, Qian'er showed a firm look on her face, and secretly said: "The Zhong family's achievements today are all due to Chengfeng's credit. If those people want to pick peaches, don't blame me for being cruel! Whoever dares to stretch out his claws, I will chop off his claws!"

Wherever there is profit, there is dispute. Now the Zhong family's market is getting bigger and bigger, and they even have business in big cities like Yancheng. There are three shops in Fuguang Town, Yancheng, which were sent by Lu Qingshan. Now they have started to sell Zhong's wine and some minerals, and the business is very good. And with Lu Qingshan's care, no one dares to make trouble. After all, the profit of wine is very lucrative. For the time being, the retail of Nv'erhong and Taohuaniang is limited to major restaurants and inns. In addition, some immortal cultivators from other places have come to Fancheng to seek cooperation with the Zhong family.

It is foreseeable that the biggest industry of the Zhong family in the future will be winemaking, and the biggest income will naturally come from wine. This industry is now managed by Qing'er alone, and this is also what Pan Chengfeng instructed, that the most trusted person must be in charge. The wine business is just starting now, and many members of the Zhong family have seen the benefits in it and are beginning to get excited.

Qian'er returned to the hall, and Li Chu came after a while. Seeing her aunt sitting in the main seat thinking, she did not dare to disturb her and stood aside and waited. After waiting for half a cup of tea, Qian'er looked up at Li Chu and asked, "Li Chu, do you know why your aunt asked you to come?" Li Chu thought for a while and said, "Is it about the Zhong Family Winery?" Qian'er nodded and thought to herself, "Fortunately, Li Chu is still there to help Qing'er, otherwise Qing'er would really not be a match for those people." Qian'er asked, "Is there anything going on in the winery recently?" Li Chu said, "According to Aunt Qing'er's instructions, the Zhong Family Winery is taken care of by my nephew personally. There is nothing to do for the time being, but..." Qian'er said, "Go ahead, there is no need for us aunt and nephew to be hesitant."

Li Chu hesitated for a moment, but still said, "The third master of the Zhong family often comes to get wine, and some of the ancestors' direct relatives also come to get it from time to time, and the quantity is not small. They all said that it was recorded in the ancestors' share, and the nephews were all registered." Qian'er knew about this a long time ago, but she didn't ask in detail. Today, she just wanted to understand this matter. So she asked, "How much did you take?"

Li Chu said, "My nephew has recorded every transaction very clearly. However, if this continues, according to the current production of the winery, it will affect external orders." Qian'er sighed and asked, "How much did the Third Master take?" Li Chu was a little afraid to say. Qian'er knew that the amount should be not small, so she shouted, "Tell me!" Li Chu shuddered and hurriedly bowed and said, "In the past few months, the Third Master has taken 50,000 jars of peach blossom wine and 200,000 jars of daughter red wine. The others have taken about the same amount together." Qian'er stretched out her hand, and Li Chu handed over the account book. Qian'er flipped through it casually and said, "Next time they go to take it, tell them to come to me and say that I said it!"

Watching Li Chu's back as he left, Qian'er suddenly remembered what Pan Chengfeng said: "The Zhong family must have 'people of their own', otherwise if things get serious in the future, I guess few will stand by you." Qian'er felt that it was harder to lead the Zhong family to rise now than before. In the past, she had to deal with outsiders, but now she had to deal with the 'people of their own'. It's refreshing to stab others with a sharp knife, but it's hesitant to cut your own flesh. But if you don't cut off the rotten flesh, it will corrode other places.