A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 81: Soaring to Success

When Xiaoxue saw Fang Niu running towards her, her previously blank face suddenly broke into tears.

“Brother A Niu, you’re back.” Her heart was filled with despair.

He was not without resentment. Why didn't Brother Niu come back sooner? Why did he have to show him his pathetic state at this time?

Even if he came back at this point, what good would it do?

I really don't want him to see me like this.

Fang Niu wanted to step forward, but was stopped by the old woman beside Master Huang. "This is our master's new concubine. No one is allowed to approach her casually."

Fang Niu looked anxiously at Zhou Hanzhang and the others behind him.

Master Huang also noticed the group of people behind Fang Niu. His eyes lit up, and he walked over in small steps. "Young Prince, Young Master Li, Miss Jiang, what brings you to a place like this?"

Zhou Hanzhang didn't recognize the man in front of him, but Li Xianda was taken aback when he saw him. "Master Huang?"

"Young Master Li, you're too kind. I'm no master. I only have food to eat because of the Li family. You calling me Shi Ren is giving me face."

These people in front of him are people that Master Huang could never hope to befriend in his entire life. He does have some money, but it is all thanks to the Li family that he has achieved what he has today. He usually only sees the district manager of the Li family. Not to mention Li Xianda, he can hardly even see the Li family steward a few times.

With everyone standing here, they were no longer a golden opportunity for him, and he instantly forgot all about Xiaoxue and the tofu seller.

Although Li Xianda had not had much contact with this man from Huangshi on a regular basis, he knew very well who his family's business was involved with, and he also recognized this man from Huangshi.

People from Huangshi are involved in many businesses, and they also secretly run some casinos.

Although this person is somewhat lecherous, it is his private matter and does not affect his business. Moreover, he is generally competent and the quality of his supplies is acceptable, so the Li family has been cooperating with him.

"What are you doing?" Li Xianda asked Huang Shiren.

Huang Shiren stepped forward obsequiously, "Young master, it's because this tofu seller owes us money and has no money to pay it off, so he had to sell his daughter to us."

Fearing misunderstanding from the people in front of him, he quickly explained, "This is not a case of us forcibly taking his daughter. I didn't even want her in the first place. He insisted on selling her to me. I only took her in because I felt sorry for her. Otherwise, given her father's personality, he would have sold her to a brothel."

Seeing that no one spoke, Huang Shi glared at the old women and shouted, "Hurry up and release them!"

The old women were quite efficient; at Master Huang's command, they immediately released the man.

After being released, Xiaoxue fell to the ground. Fang Niu immediately rushed over, "Xiaoxue, are you alright?"

Xiaoxue shook her head. "Brother Aniu, didn't you say you found a pretty good employer in another city and that you would come back after you'd earned enough money? Why are you back now?"

Fang Niu was also scared, and reached out to grab Xiao Xue's hand tightly. "Xiao Xue, don't be afraid, don't be afraid."

But his own hands were ice-cold.

Xiaoxue's tears flowed again. "Brother Aniu, you're too late. Father has already sold me to Master Huang."

She was filled with despair.

"It's alright, it's alright. I brought a benefactor with me. He can handle it, so don't worry."

Fang Niu introduced the people behind him to Xiao Xue, "Do you see them? That's the young prince, the young master of the Li family, and Miss Jiang from the Minister of Personnel's family."

Fang Niu is now pinning all his hopes on these few people.

Huang Shiren was a quick-witted man. Hearing Fang Niu say this, he immediately turned to Li Xianda and said, "Young Master Li, I didn't know this person was one of yours."

He laughed, "It's truly a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple, we're all family but we don't recognize each other. Since we all know each other, let's just forget about the money this tofu seller owes me, and let's keep this little girl."

Zhou Hanzhang was still thinking about what method he could use to get the man from Huangshi to release him, but he didn't expect him to be so perceptive. He was indeed a natural businessman.

No wonder a connoisseur like him would still be willing to maintain a partnership with him.

Seeing that he was so sensible, Li Xianda smiled and said, "How could we let Master Huang spend money? We just happened to be asked by Fang Niu to come and take a look, and we didn't expect to encounter such a thing."

"Paying back debts is a matter of course, and this is not your fault. Since you are so generous, Mr. Huang, I cannot be stingy either."

As he spoke, he took out a silver note from his pocket and handed it directly to Master Huang, "I wonder if this amount of money is enough?"

Huang Shiren looked at the silver notes in Li Xianda's hand but did not take them. He simply pushed them back, saying, "It is my honor to do something for Young Master Li. How could I accept your money? These are just trivial matters."

Seeing that he was so sensible, the others breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Xianda said directly, "We're planning to make a batch of shoes recently and we're looking for some fur. I wonder if Mr. Huang has any in stock?"

The man from Huangshi was overjoyed upon hearing this news. "I happen to have a batch on hand. What kind of fur do you need? Do you have any requirements?"

Being able to negotiate a business deal directly with Young Master Li is a completely different matter from negotiating with the Li family's district manager.

The Li family divided its suppliers into different tiers, with only the top-tier suppliers allowed to speak directly with Li Xianda. This incident elevated his own status, so of course he was happy.

"I mainly plan to use these furs to make a new shoe, which will be a little different from the usual style. If you have the materials, I will have my steward come to your residence later so you can talk to him."

The people of Huangshi were even happier, exclaiming, "Good, good, good!"

He said "good" three times in a row.

Talking business directly with the Li family's steward and regional managers is completely different. Moreover, being able to talk directly with a steward means that you have entered the ranks of top suppliers.

The Huang family is about to rise to prominence.

Huang Shiren immediately took out the tofu seller's IOU and Xiaoxue's indenture from his pocket and respectfully handed them to Li Xianda.

Li Xianda didn't refuse and accepted it directly. He then took out a silver note from his pocket and handed it over again, saying, "You have to act like a businessman. Take this silver note with peace of mind, otherwise how can I do business with your Huang family in the future?"

Upon seeing this, Huang Shiren took it without even looking at the value on it, and put it directly into his pocket.

I never expected to benefit so much, and I even got my old debts from the tofu seller back.

Furthermore, he has made direct contact with Young Master Li and even appeared in front of the Prince and Miss Jiang. He will probably be able to brag about it for a long time when he gets back.

Seeing that the group still had things to attend to, he wisely said, "Then we won't bother you any longer. We'll take our leave now."