Chapter 257: Quick words.

The fifth master of the Ming family was born to the old master's concubine. He was a invisible person in the family, so he was sent out when the family was divided. Even his annual dividend was the least among his brothers.

He has no ambitions, and his greatest pleasure is playing with birds and strolling around every day.

People in the market knew that he was the Fifth Master of the Ming Family, so they naturally gave him some face. Sometimes in some transactions, even if the other party suffered a loss, they would try their best to cooperate and accommodate the Fifth Master of the Ming Family. This allowed the shopkeepers under him to take advantage of his power and run rampant in the business world.

The fifth master of the Ming family is self-aware. He knows that he is not a business genius.

In addition to following the instructions of the eldest son on some major matters, the brothers would often discuss and act together.

When he got the news and rushed to the shop, he saw several staff members from the Supervisory Council had finished their work and were walking out of the shop.

"The inspection failed, and there are many problems in the account books. The business is ordered to suspend business for one month. The fine and opening time will be notified after the Chamber of Commerce has checked and calculated the accounts!"

A deacon of the trading company said loudly, and at the same time raised a signature document in his right hand, showing it to everyone in the room, indicating that he was acting in accordance with the law!
Several people from the Supervisory Council stood guard around the deacon, trying to prevent anyone from causing trouble and tearing up the signature documents.

A pair of tiger eyes scanned the crowd around them.

Not long after, he saw a group of people gathered at the place where the Fifth Master of the Ming family was. He frowned and glared at them with sharp eyes.

The fifth master of the Ming family was so frightened that he trembled all over and quickly lowered his head to hide behind the servants.

Seeing that no one was causing trouble in the crowd, the people from the Supervisory Office were a little surprised. They looked at each other and nodded, then pasted the seal notice in their hands on the shop door and left.

"Fifth Master! Do you want us to teach those people a lesson with sticks?"

The fifth master of the Ming family felt weak on his feet and almost fell to the ground. With the help of his servants, he calmed down and said calmly, "You will work at the dock in the future!"

"Master Wuwu?"

The man had a look of disbelief on his face and was immediately dragged away by the two men.

The fifth master of the Ming family thought about it and ordered, "Go and prepare the visiting card. I want to see the city lord, as well as the people from the Xiong family and the Cui family!"

"Yes!"

The accountant responded in a deep voice, waved his hand, and a servant went down to prepare.

"Old Yan, tell me the truth, is there any problem with those account books?" The fifth master of the Ming family was startled and he leaned over and asked softly.

A trace of contempt flashed through the accountant's mind, and he said, "There is nothing wrong with those account books. I have checked them several times."

"But Master Wu, those people are from the Supervisory Council! Let's not talk about the Chamber of Commerce's current attitude. If those people from the Supervisory Council want to tamper with the account books, it will only take some effort!"

What kind of brain is this? How can you still not see the situation clearly?
It seems that I have to make plans early.
"I understand. Let's go meet those adults first!"

After saying that, the fifth master of the Ming family took his servants and went to the city lord's mansion first.

The outcome was unexpected, yet reasonable.

The officials of Suzhou City, who usually bowed and scraped in front of his brothers, were now rude and didn't even give him a good look. And the Lord of the City was not even allowed to see him!
It is obvious that he was scared by the people from the Supervisory Commission!

"Let's go! Visit the Xiong and Cui families!"

"Fifth Master!" The accountant noticed something was wrong and became more and more worried. "If I saw it right, the deacon of the Chamber of Commerce is from the Xiong family!"

"What?" Ming Family Fifth Master was shocked. "If that's the case..."

The accountant nodded heavily.

"Quick! Quick! Let's go home and inform the brothers." The Fifth Master of the Ming Family paused and gritted his teeth and said, "No! Let's go directly to the board room to see the Imperial Envoy!"

The fifth master of the Ming family's expression darkened. At this moment, he no longer cared whether the old lady would suspect him or not. Fan Xian was clearly bullying him, and he could only endure it!

Not only do you have to endure it, but you also have to greet it with a smile and say it's okay to be bullied!
His eyes were a little wandering, unaware of the changes in the outside world and the passage of time.

The accountant came up to him timidly and said softly, "Master, we're here!"

The fifth master of the Ming family got off the carriage in a daze and couldn't help but look up. Baoyue Tower?
Unexpectedly, this unexpected imperial envoy did not avoid suspicion at all, as if he did not know what taboos were. Even the place where he stayed was a place of fireworks. Just as he was about to break in, another four carriages arrived.

Who else got off the carriage if not his brothers?

"Brothers, all of you..."

"Hey!" The third son of the Ming family sighed and answered the fifth son's words, "Go in!"

There was no one outside blocking the way, and it was obvious that Fan Xian had been waiting for them for a long time.

"Seventh Brother, Seventh Brother, you must have joined Fan Xian before, right? I hope we won't follow your old path!"

This is what several people think.
Several people entered the lobby and walked to the stairs leading to the second floor. There was a man waiting there. He was fat but not bloated. He looked at them from time to time with a lewd smile on his face.

It turned out that Wang Qinian had been waiting here for a long time.

"Everyone, let me introduce myself. I am Mr. Fan's confidant, Wang Qinian from the Supervisory Council. I know why you all came this time. Perhaps I can say something good for you."

After saying that, he scratched his fat face with a few fingers of his right hand from time to time.

The five men of the Ming family knew what was going on. Instead of feeling disgusted, they looked delighted.

They all reached into their sleeves and gathered their money together. In an instant, fifty thousand taels of silver notes were in Wang Qinian's hands. "Please say a few good words for us, sir!"

"This is natural, this is natural!"

Wang Qinian's eyes lit up, he chuckled, turned around and walked upstairs with a few people.

The few people did not expect that the person guarding the stairs was actually a master, and they became more convinced that this person was Fan Xian's confidant.

Fan Xian came tremblingly to the second floor where he was drinking tea. When he saw the few people coming, he did not put on airs. Instead, he gently asked them to sit down and be casual.

And what about Wang Qinian?
He left without looking back.
This. This?

Lao Wu was shocked. Was the banknote given away for free?
The third brother, on the other hand, remained calm. He understood that since the people from the Supervisory Council dared to take money, Fan Xian must have known about it.

Since he took the money, even if he didn't say a word, it represented Fan Xian's attitude.

He pulled Lao Wu's sleeve hard and shook his head, signaling him to stay calm.

"Master Fan, I hope you are in good health! I am the third child of the Ming family."

"Don't say more, I know everything!" Fan Xian waved his hand, interrupting the other party, and pushed the tea that had been prepared in front of several people, "Sit down and talk."

"Don't dare!"

"I'm not used to looking up at people!"

Fan Xian's tone became more serious, and several people sat down swiftly.

"To make a long story short, I will destroy the Ming family. Perhaps this is difficult for you to accept."

"But I can say it another way so that you can understand it more easily!"

"I want 90% of all the Ming family's assets. The remaining 10% will be divided among the five of you brothers."

"If you agree, here are a few things for you to do."

"If you don't agree, that's fine. I'll own 100% of the Ming family's shares. I still have some things for you to do!"

After Fan Xian finished speaking, he smiled slightly, blew some green leaves floating in the teacup, and took a sip.

"we agree!"

(End of this chapter)