Chapter 820 (1/2)

Luoyang is a very prosperous city, where every inch of land, every inch of gold, Hidden Dragon crouching tiger. The status of each class can be seen from their clothes. Those who wear beautiful clothes, gold hairpins and jade bracelets must be rich and noble, while those who wear cotton and hemp coarse cloth and have gray faces are the commoners at the bottom. The richer the place is, the greater the gap between the rich and the poor, and the greater people's desire for wealth.

A group of well-dressed masters are sitting in a high-end wine shop. They are all well-known businessmen in Luoyang. Among them, one of the youngest is Chen Guiping, a salt merchant with strong momentum in recent two years. At this time, he was skillfully pushing cups and changing cups with other businessmen of the same noble status at the table. His face was smiling and full of spirit.

Did you ever think that such a rich man used to climb up from the bottom? Of course, Chen Guiping would never tell his rich friends about his past.

In the early years, Chen Guiping was just an idle salt dealer. He could only sell some of the worst and coarsest salt to the common people. At that time, the money he earned was only enough for food and clothing, but his wife, Wang Cuiliu, was always around to support and encourage him. He was greatly moved and worked harder to do business.

After selling crude salt for two years, maybe God couldn't see down the embarrassment of the couple, so their good luck suddenly arrived. One day, Wang Cuiliu, his wife, had a whim and said to Chen Guiping, ”husband, you might as well buy more goods at one time. If you want more quantity, you can lower the price with the supplier and save several trips.” Chen Guiping thought it was reasonable, so he agreed.

The next day, Chen Guiping went to ask the supplier for the purchase quantity for three months, but after that, he had some regrets and worried that he would lose money if he could not sell the goods. However, there was a sudden flood that month, and the roads in and out of Luoyang were blocked, which could not be dredged so quickly. People had to live on the only grain goods left in the city.

Where did other salt merchants think of such a big flood? They usually buy salt month by month, because once the salt is kept for a long time, it will get damp. Now that all the outlets in the city are blocked, people rush to buy the most basic things like firewood, rice, oil and salt. Suddenly, the price of salt in Luoyang city is raised.

However, no matter how much other salt merchants raised their prices, their stock was limited, so they sold out quickly. This is a great opportunity for Chen Guiping. Relying on his large stock, he raised the inferior crude salt in his hand to a very amazing price, but there are still many people scrambling to buy it. All of a sudden, Chen Guiping is really counting money and getting cramps. He sighs in his heart, thanks to Wang Cuiliu's good idea.

A month after the flood, the roads in Luoyang were completely cleared, and Chen Guiping and his wife made a lot of money. They used the money to expand their business, and instead of selling inferior crude salt, they sold refined salt. Chen Guiping's business is getting bigger and bigger in the future. He bought a luxurious house in the most prosperous street of Luoyang City. There are lots of servants in his family. When they go out in splendid clothes, everyone shouts ”master Chen” when they see him.

Chen Guiping can't help but feel a little bit flustered. But he didn't forget his wife's company and encouragement when he was poor. So he loved his wife Wang Cuiliu very much, and the couple were very kind. After gaining his status, Chen Guiping gradually got to know many wealthy and influential businessmen, and his circle of friends went up all at once.

And they, the rich masters, would get together every so often. One is to get in touch with each other, and the other is to exchange useful information. Today is the day for them to get together. They chose a newly opened high-end wine shop in Luoyang City, which only receives distinguished guests, and the threshold is very high.

The banquet is located on the second floor near the fence. At this time, people are drinking while leaning against the fence to look at the bustling scene of people coming and going outside. It's quite a little like seeing all the mountains. The dishes of this new wine shop are exquisite and delicious. They are worthy of its exorbitant price. Everyone is happy to eat and drink, among which Chen Guiping is the most.

He desperately wanted to draw these noble people closer to himself, so he would not refuse all the toasts and swallow them all. At this time, he had drunk all over his face and couldn't find the north. Everyone was in double shadow.

”Brother Chen is really cheerful! Good drink

”Come on, I'll drink to you, too!”

”All drink, all drink!”

Everyone poured one cup after another, and Chen Guiping was even more dizzy. He felt like the world was spinning. After drinking almost, everyone scattered and went home.

Today, Chen Guiping dressed light and went out with no entourage, because the restaurant was only one street away from his home. So he made a false step and went home. Walking into a quiet alley, I saw a dark shadow in front of me. I couldn't really see what it was. I could only vaguely feel that it was huge.

He thought, which is not a long eyed man in charge here. So he said in a gruff voice, ”go away! Don't get in my way

The man in front of him didn't move as if he didn't understand. Chen Guiping got angry all of a sudden. Since his price rose, few people dare to be so rude to him.