Chapter 369 What a pity

Zuo Qingyun felt that the matter was not over yet, but the inventory was not enough. The most important thing in business was credibility. If the money could not be delivered, the reputation of Datonghui would be ruined. Zuo Qingyun weighed the pros and cons again and again, and had to use some relationships that he did not want to use, at least not now.

Zuo Qingyun's prediction was correct. In the afternoon, another wave of cashing out frenzy broke out. With HSBC Bank fanning the flames, many people who did not know the truth also rushed to cash in.

"Boss, what should we do? The three million taels of silver that we just transferred in are about to disappear. The vault has been emptied, but there are still many people queuing outside. If we can't redeem them, the situation may get out of control..." The clerk came running to report in a panic.

Zuo Qingyun felt bitter. The three million taels he had asked the Duke of Rong to get could not even last half an hour. What should he do? There was no time to mobilize funds from other places.

The current crisis was the most sudden and violent storm that Datonghui had encountered since its opening. Zuo Qingyun waved his hand and asked the clerk to go out and hold on and slow down the cashing process.

As soon as the clerk left, the man in black who had been standing by with his head bowed said, "Young Master, why don't you just close the shop?"

Zuo Qingyun looked solemn and shook his head. Can the situation be closed down in the current situation?

"What should we do then?" The subordinate looked at the young master worriedly.

Zuo Qingyun paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. After a long time, he stopped and ordered, "Go to Prince Yu's mansion and tell Prince Yu to take back the money for emergency use. I will find a way to make up for it after the New Year."

The man in black clasped his fists, accepted the order, and was about to retreat.

Zuo Qingyun added: "Be careful, I suspect someone is secretly watching our every move."

After the man in black left, Zuo Qingyun called another person and gave him some instructions in his ear.

The man nodded and retreated.

Half an hour later, several truckloads of wooden boxes arrived at Datonghui, and the guys were busy moving the boxes.

Zuo Qingyun, who rarely appears in public, spoke out.

"Everyone, I am the owner of Datonghui. Please listen to what I have to say." Although Zuo Qingyun looks elegant, he is the owner of the No. 1 Silver Bank in Huaisong after all. He is also the young master of the Jiangzuo League, who makes all the heroes tremble in fear. Once his momentum erupts, his pressure cannot be underestimated.

With just a few cold words and a glance, the originally noisy crowd quieted down, and everyone looked at the young, mysterious head of Datonghui.

Zuo Qingyun said, "Datonghui is the number one silver shop in Huaisong. Over the years, we have always valued credibility and have never defaulted on any payment. Moreover, Datonghui's interest rate is the highest among all silver shops. This is why everyone chooses Datonghui. Unfortunately, today, due to the malicious slander and incitement of some people, many people who do not know the truth have followed suit. I do not blame you. In business, the purpose is to make money through harmony."

"I would like to make it clear here that if you must cash out, please wait in line patiently. No matter how much you want to withdraw, I will never owe you a penny even if I have to sell everything I have. Of course, this is an exaggeration. I just want you to understand that the reputation and goodwill that Datonghui has accumulated over the years will not be ruined today... If you are willing to believe in me, believe in Datonghui, and are willing to deposit your money back into our Datonghui, I welcome you. Datonghui will continue to seek the greatest benefits for you."

After saying this, Zuo Qingyun clasped his fists towards the crowd, turned around gracefully, and walked steadily into the store.

Some people hesitated.

"I heard that Chase Exchange was going to go bankrupt, so I came here to cash it in."

"Me too. I heard that Chase Exchange offended the wrong people..."

"But judging from the shopkeeper's appearance, he doesn't look like he's going to go bankrupt. Datonghui is the number one silver shop! There's so much silver that it can be piled up into a mountain. Look, so much silver has been transported here."

"I also think it's impossible. Someone just said that HSBC Bank wanted to bring down Chase Exchange."

"I think we may have been fooled. I saved for three years with a high interest rate. If I withdraw it now, all the two years I have saved will be wasted."

Zuo Qingyun has been waiting for news, not knowing whether his plan will succeed.

Only half of Prince Yu's money was returned, and the other half had been spent. In other words, most of the boxes were filled with stones.

So, I can't cope with it for long.

"Young Master, a few more cars are coming. They are also sent by Prince Yu's Mansion. They said they would stay with us. Prince Yu said that more people will come later." The subordinate came in to report.

Zuo Qingyun's face lit up with joy. Prince Yu's idea was a good one. If everyone came to fulfill their promise, he would give the money.

"You go out and keep an eye out." Zuo Qingyun ordered hurriedly.

Outside, a well-dressed middle-aged man asked his men to open a box in front of everyone. The neatly arranged items inside were filled with white silver, which dazzled everyone's eyes.

The middle-aged man said, "Hey, hurry up and count. I have something urgent to do."

The waiter said cheerfully, "Sir, please wait a moment, I will do it for you right away."

Everyone worked hard to move more than ten boxes of silver into the room.

Some people started to grumble again: "People come to deposit money, but we have to take the risk of losing interest to withdraw money. It's not worth it. Let's go and not withdraw it."

After a few people took the lead, everyone's determination began to waver and they left one after another.

In a short while, the team was reduced a lot.

Zhao Qixuan and Su Yi were drinking tea in a nearby teahouse while watching what was happening here. "The guy surnamed Zuo is quite capable. He actually brought in so much money." Zhao Qixuan said angrily.

Today, he, Ye Jiayao, and the people they mobilized have withdrawn nearly a thousand taels of silver, but they haven't even emptied the bottom of Datonghui. It's incredible, which silver shop can have so much inventory? The income of the silver shop is all about using the customer's money to make money, or investing in business, or lending at high interest rates. It is impossible for the funds available for circulation to be so huge.

Zhao Qixuan was very puzzled.

Su Yi said casually: "Who knows if those boxes contain silver."

Zhao Qixuan was stunned: "You mean, fake?"

Su Yi said: "Look at that guy who looks rich and powerful. Why did he open the box in front of everyone? Isn't it too deliberate? However, I have to say that the effect is very good."

"Those who were mumbling in the crowd and took the lead to leave were obviously agents of Chase Exchange."

"The guy named Zuo is really desperate and has resorted to all kinds of tricks." Su Yi sneered.

"I can confirm that the Chase Exchange has been emptied by us."

Zhao Qixuan also became depressed. "It's a pity that we have already taken all the money we can. We were hoping that these people who didn't know the truth would take advantage of the opportunity to stir up trouble and become the last straw that broke the camel's back for Datonghui. Now it seems that there is no hope! They are not pushovers either."

Su Yi said faintly: "It has achieved good results. This battle has hurt Datonghui to some extent. At least, he can't give too much support to some people in the short term."

"That's true. Then let him go for now. When I become a wealthy tycoon, I'll have some fun with him." Zhao Qixuan sneered.

The storm finally subsided.

Zuo Qingyun counted the losses and felt very depressed. It was all because of the 4 million taels he signed for. Ye Jinxuan was too cruel.

Zuo Qingyun was depressed, and Prince Yu was even more depressed.

His plans and deployments were completely disrupted due to the crisis of Chase Exchange and had to be suspended.

Thinking that the culprit of this incident was the woman he loved, Prince Yu wanted to vomit blood.

He completely stopped favoring Lin. Such a stupid woman was not worthy of being his woman, let alone becoming his queen in the future.

Lin has not yet realized how unforgivable the mistake she has made is. She is still unwilling to accept her mistake and is still planning her next step. She has called a few trusted people to discuss countermeasures in secret.

Ye Jiayao didn't find out about Datonghui's situation until the evening. Although she ultimately failed to bring down Datonghui and destroy its reputation, it was still a heavy blow to Datonghui.

Let’s ignore this matter for now, there is still a long way to go!

It is more important for everyone to spend the New Year peacefully and safely.

The imperial court had already issued various bans, such as prohibiting the setting off of firecrackers on New Year's Eve, saying that the empress dowager was most afraid of the noise of firecrackers when she was alive, and they wanted her to pass away in peace.

For example, large banquets are not allowed, nor are stages for performing plays and other entertainment activities.

Therefore, this year was spent peacefully, with no worries, fewer visits to relatives and friends, and no more tiring eating and drinking. Everyone took it as a time to rest and recuperate, and this year was over.

Because of his meritorious service in suppressing bandits, Xia Chunyu was promoted to the rank of first-class guard again. Mrs. You was very happy, after all, this was the honor her son had earned with his life. However, Ye Jiayao and Chunyu did not take it seriously.

Any official title or rank is just a matter of a word from the emperor.

When he is happy, he can give you a promotion three levels; when he is unhappy, he can knock you down to the ground. You really don’t have to take the ups and downs so seriously. The most important thing is that the family lives in harmony.

During the entire Chinese New Year, Xia Chunyu hardly went out. He stayed at home every day to accompany Ye Jiayao and play with Baoer. He had thought that if Yaoyao's health could not be cured, he would treat Baoer as his own daughter. Therefore, he loved Baoer very much, even more than his nephew.

Of course, what he was most concerned about was the poison in Ye Jiayao's body. Although Ye Jiayao was very conscious about taking medicine, she was not so good at taking a bath. Doctor Jiang said that the water temperature should be as high as possible.

Xia Chunyu would always test the water temperature himself and only let Ye Jiayao go in when he felt it was bearable.

But how could Ye Jiayao's delicate skin be compared to Xia Chunyu's iron-skinned body? Every time she entered the bathtub, she was like a crab struggling in boiling water, trying desperately to crawl out, but was pushed back by Xia Chunyu.

"Be patient. I have personally asked Doctor Jiang. The water temperature is right. It can only be done five times in half a month. You have persisted twice. Three more times will be enough." Xia Chunyu advised kindly.

Ye Jiayao's face was downcast, and she kept looking for a way out. She said pitifully, "If it happens three more times, I'll be cooked."

Seeing her embarrassed look, Xia Chunyu couldn't help but laugh: "I think your complexion is getting better the more you soak. Be good, bear with it, it won't be hot in a while."

"I can't bear it. I can't bear it..." Ye Jiayao cried.

In order to comfort his wife and to show their determination to share weal and woe, Xia Chunyu finally had to crawl in himself and do some exercises... Well, it would help open the pores and better absorb the medicinal properties.

(End of this chapter)