Chapter 381 Assets

Duan Rong jumped off his horse at the gate of the county government office. The clerk came over immediately, took the reins, and led the horse to the side.

As soon as Duan Rong entered the gate of the county government office, a man came to greet him and immediately bowed and said, "My lord, the imperial envoy!"

Duan Rong was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that Guo Xiangbao would actually greet him at the gate. He immediately clasped his fists in return and said, "My lord, Guo!"

Guo Xiangbao smiled and said, "Originally, I should have visited you. But there are some documents to sign, so I can only bother you and run to the county government office."

Duan Rong's heart moved slightly. He was thinking about what Guo Xiangbao meant by having documents to sign, but it was obviously not appropriate to ask directly here, so Duan Rong just replied lightly. "My lord, Guo, you are polite!"

The two walked slowly to the flower hall in the backyard.

A servant served two cups of fragrant tea.

Duan Rong took only a sip, then put down the teacup and waited for Guo Xiangbao to speak. He knew that Guo Xiangbao would not call him here for no reason.

Guo Xiangbao said: "My Lord, I know you are from Xian Gu and you know the local customs and practices of this place very well. I have something to ask you."

Duan Rong said: "I don't deserve your advice. Please speak, Lord Guo."

Guo Xiangbao said: "How do you think the assets of the major business houses should be handled?"

Duan Rong smiled, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said: "This is the matter of the government, Lord Guo can handle it yourself. I don't have any opinions to refer to."

Guo Xiangbao's words were originally to test Duan Rong's attitude and do him a favor.

Guo Xiangbao said: "My Lord is planning to return the assets of the major business houses seized from the Filthy Blood Sect to their original owners. This will be beneficial to the stability of Xiangu County and will also allow all industries and cities to recover as soon as possible."

"My Lord, you are so broad-minded, the people of Xiangu are blessed!" Duan Rong said indifferently. He really didn't understand. Did Guo Xiangbao call him over just to talk nonsense with him?

At this moment, Guo Xiangbao paused and said, "It's just... the assets of this Yuanshun Escort Agency... Ruan Fengshan himself is from the Filthy Blood Sect, and has been exterminated..."

Duan Rong's eyebrows jumped. He immediately keenly sensed Guo Xiangbao's meaning and turned his head to look at him deeply.

Guo Xiangbao said, "The original chief instructor of Yuanshun Escort Agency, Mr. Xiao, is loyal and righteous, and he is also a sworn brother with the old owner of the escort agency. It can be said that he has spent his entire life for the escort agency."

"And, I heard..." Guo Xiangbao said, looking at Duan Rong, and said, "The Imperial Envoy and Mr. Xiao's daughter are going to get married. What I mean is that one of you is Mr. Xiao's beloved disciple, and the other is his only daughter. It is also legitimate for this escort agency to be handed over to Mr. Xiao's descendants."

Although Duan Rong had already guessed what Guo Xiangbao meant, he was still slightly shaken when he heard him say it.

As for the fact that he and Xiao Yu were going to get married, Guo Xiangbao knew about it, and he didn't find it strange at all. The matchmaker had come to look at the horoscope, and these old ladies' mouths were always secretive.

Duan Rong said: "Master Guo, are you going to give the escort agency to me?"

Guo Xiangbao said: "Master, the Imperial Envoy! How can this be called a gift? This escort agency originally belonged to you, and I am just returning it to the original owner. The assets of other major business houses must be returned, and the escort agency is naturally no exception."

Duan Rong smiled dumbly in his heart, what is a gift-giving skill?

Giving gifts in a gentle and subtle way is called a gift-giving skill.

Guo Xiangbao is obviously a gift-giver. The expression he gave you and the sincerity he spoke to you were as if the escort agency really belonged to Duan Rong.

However, Duan Rong originally planned to find a house. If Yuanshun Escort Agency was given to him, not only would the house for him and Xiao Yu to get married be settled, but he would also have an industry and power in Xiangu County in the future.

This place is remote, which is its disadvantage, but from another perspective, it is also its advantage.

Duan Rong sat there without comment, sipping two sips of tea.

Guo Xiangbao knew that Duan Rong agreed when he saw Duan Rong's expression.

He immediately took out several documents from the paperweight on the table next to him and said, "Sir, this is the property deed and business registration of Yuanshun Escort Agency. Sir, please sign and hand it over, and I will register it for the record. This Yuanshun Escort Agency will be transferred to your name!"

Duan Rong glanced at the documents and finally understood what Guo Xiangbao meant by the documents to be signed at the gate of the county government.

Duan Rong picked up several documents, read them once, confirmed that they were correct, and signed and pressed fingerprints one by one.

Two documents were left by Guo Xiangbao, and the remaining three documents were given to Duan Rong, all of which had the seal of the county office.

After completing the formalities, Guo Xiangbao personally escorted Duan Rong out of the county government, and he was still very polite along the way.

At the gate of the county government, Duan Rong clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Guo, you will surely rise to prominence in the officialdom in the future."

Duan Rong's words were not all polite.

Guo Xiangbao smiled and said, "I would like to thank you for your good words!"

After the two said goodbye at the gate, Duan Rong left the county government.

Guo Xiangbao stood at the gate, watching Duan Rong walk away, then he put his hands behind his back and walked in proudly.

Duan Rong had made great contributions in the first case of dirty blood, and it was almost certain that he would be promoted to an inner disciple. Such a person cannot be flattered by casual pleasure. For this matter, Guo Xiangbao thought about it several times, making sure to make it leak-proof and leave no trace. And for today's result, he was very satisfied at this time.

Although Duan Rong only praised him lightly at the end, with this friendship, if there is anything in the future, they can talk.

Duan Rong was thinking about this all the way. He naturally knew that Guo Xiangbao was trying to curry favor with him. He really didn't want to accept ordinary gifts. But since the gift touched his heart, he accepted it. "This Guo Xiangbao is still quite capable!"

Duan Rong returned to Ximen Mansion and told Xiao Yu about this.

Xiao Yu was naturally very happy. She grew up in the escort agency since she was a child. She has been thinking for the past few days that Yuanshun Escort Agency may disappear after this big change.

Her father's life's work was in the escort agency, and she herself was once an escort in the escort agency. She really couldn't bear that Yuanshun Escort Agency ended up like this.

Now, the escort agency has been handed over to Duan Rong, which is also a good arrangement. She believes that Duan Rong must have his way to make the escort agency develop again. Even better than before!

That afternoon, Duan Rong, Xiao Yu, and Zhu Xiaoqi left Ximen Mansion and returned to Yuanshun Escort Agency.

Duan Rong locked the gate of Ximen Mansion again with a big lock, and kept the key, ready to return it to Ximen Kankan when he had the chance.

When Duan Rong and his friends walked into Yuanshun Escort Agency, there were only a few people practicing in the martial arts arena. Seeing Duan Rong and his friends coming in, the few people wearing escort uniforms were slightly stunned.

The backyard of Yuanshun Escort Agency had been sealed and sealed by the government.

Duan Rong walked straight over and tore off the seal on the backyard door.

The backyard of Yuanshun Escort Agency had neat houses and a regular layout, with all kinds of furniture and things. They just cleaned up a little, replaced the bedding and teacups, and then lived there.

The news that Duan Rong and his friends had returned to the escort agency spread among the escorts and porters in the escort agency that day.

In the past few days, people in the escort agency have been in a panic.

Especially after Ruan Fengshan's family was exterminated, the people in the escort agency were afraid of being implicated and wanted to leave the escort agency and seek other development. But at this time, all the major business houses were still in a state of being ownerless. Even if they wanted to change their business, no one would take them in for a while. They had to spend time in the escort agency, waiting and getting information.

Later, it seemed that they heard that Duan Rong came back to take over the escort agency. When those escorts and porters heard the news, they didn't know whether it was true or not, and they were like a shot of cardiotonic.

If Duan Rong really took over the escort agency, they would not leave. After all, many people have been escorts for half their lives. Now they change their business, what will the prospects be, who can be sure?

If Yuanshun Escort Agency can stabilize, they are still willing to work in the escort agency.

Duan Rong seemed to have seen through the thoughts of the escort masters. That night, in the Juyi Hall in the backyard of the escort agency, he called the escort leader Ye Feng of the first escort team, the escort leader Wang Zhuoyong of the fourth escort team, the escort leader Zhao Meng of the sixth escort team, and the escort agency's chief accountant Xu Fuxian.

Yuanshun Escort Agency originally had six escort teams, but half of them have withered in the past few years, leaving only three escort leaders.

The four people sitting below all looked solemn, not knowing what would happen next.

Duan Rong sat on the tall and wide chair that Ruan Fengshan used to sit on.

Duan Rong said, "I have no other intention to call you here. It's just that the business of the escort agency still depends on you. This escort agency is the hard work of the older generation, and it cannot fall into our hands. What do you think, everyone? "

After hearing Duan Rong's words, the few people were as happy as if they had taken a reassurance pill.

Then, they said some polite words and began to talk about the specific business distribution.

About an hour later, the four stood up and bowed to Duan Rong, and left the Juyi Hall.

Xu Fuxian, Wang Zhuoyong and others just walked out of the backyard, but suddenly found that in the dark night, there were actually quite a few people gathered near the backyard door.

When the escorts and porters saw them take action, they all asked with expectation.

Take a look at the book!

"General Accountant Xu, Wang Tou, Zhao Tou, what's going on? What did you say about the meeting?"

"Say something to the brothers."

Wang Zhuoyong looked at the crowd, looking both expectant and worried, and said: "Everything is normal in the escort agency, and Lord Duan will be our boss in the future!"

There was a cheer in the crowd!

With Duan Rong in charge, the escort agency is stable. They don't have to find another way to make a living!

In the Juyi Hall, Duan Rong watched the four people leave and rubbed his temples tiredly.

At this moment, a faint fragrance rushed into his nose. Duan Rong raised his eyes and saw Zhu Xiaoqi holding a tray not far away. On the tray was a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup.

"Are you tired?" Xiao Yu stood behind Zhu Xiaoqi and looked at Duan Rong with concern.

Xiao Yu was also very concerned about the escort agency, so when they were discussing the matter just now, Xiao Yu listened for a while behind the big screen.

Duan Rong just made a lot of suggestions for the operation of the escort agency. Xiao Yu listened behind and felt both novel and appreciated.

Xiao Yu was originally an escort, but she was about to get married. In the future, she would not be able to show up to deal with the affairs of the escort agency. Moreover, she and Duan Rong were both outer disciples of the sect. After the three-month home visit leave, they would have to patrol the world for the sect, and it was impossible for them to focus on the operation of the escort agency.

As Xiao Yu said this, she had already picked up the bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup on the tray and handed it to Duan Rong in person.

Duan Rong looked at the tempting-looking soup, but his face was stunned.

He really wanted to ask, who made this? Was it Zhu Xiaoqi or Xiao Yu?

During this period, he had tasted Xiao Yu's craftsmanship more than once, and it was really hard to describe!

However, Duan Rong looked at Xiao Yu's gentle and sincere eyes and couldn't ask.

He took the bowl of Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup, scooped a spoonful and put it in his mouth.

Duan Rong's mouth twitched, swallowed it, and smiled awkwardly at Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu looked a little nervous and said, "Why? Doesn't it taste good?"

"No, it tastes good." Duan Rong said.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Then you should eat more. Tremella is good for your health!"

Duan Rong just held the bowl and sat there.

I want to eat more, but you cooked it so sweet, how can I eat it! Rock sugar is free, right?

Zhu Xiaoqi stood behind Xiao Yu, covering his mouth, looking at Duan Rong and laughing.

Duan Rong looked at Xiao Yu, who was looking forward to it, and suddenly asked, "Is this soup just one bowl?"

Xiao Yu looked at Duan Rong with bright eyes and said, "Yes! I cooked it specially for you in a small porcelain pot. The best white fungus and fresh lotus seeds."

Duan Rong's eyes dimmed instantly.

Zhu Xiaoqi was behind Xiao Yu, laughing even more. If she hadn't held back, she would have laughed out loud.

Duan Rong had to scoop another spoonful and swallowed it reluctantly.

Duan Rong felt that the sweetness was really annoying, so he said, "Xiaoqi, do you have tea? Bring me one."

Zhu Xiaoqi finally couldn't hold it back anymore, and laughed out loud with a puff, saying, "Yes, I'll get it."

Zhu Xiaoqi brought a cup of tea, and Duan Rong rinsed his mouth with the tea, then mustered up the courage to continue eating.

With two cups of tea, Duan Rong finally finished the bowl of sweet soup.

Xiao Yu looked at the clean porcelain bowl and was very satisfied. He collected the bowl and bowed before leaving with Zhu Xiaoqi.

After turning around the screen, Xiao Yu looked at Zhu Xiaoqi and said, "I think he likes it very much. Xiaoqi, soak some white fungus in the evening, and I will stew another bowl for him tomorrow."

Duan Rong was sitting there, and when he heard this from behind the screen, he almost vomited blood.

No, he must confront Xiao Yu about this matter tomorrow, and she can't cook anymore. This will cost someone's life!

The next evening, Duan Rong walked out of the backyard of the escort agency. As soon as he walked to the martial arts arena, several escorts who were practicing there stood up straight when they saw Duan Rong and shouted, "Shopkeeper!"

Duan Rong was slightly stunned, then walked over with a smile.

But as he walked through the martial arts arena, he was called over by the shopkeeper one after another along the way.

He could see that those people were sincerely happy with him, but he was still embarrassed to be called over like this!

Duan Rong finally left the escort agency and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. It seems that he can't leave this martial arts arena anymore. There is a side door in the backyard, so he will go in and out from there.

Duan Rong left the escort agency and walked along West Street straight to the teahouse.

He found an empty seat by the window on the second floor of the teahouse and sat down. He simply ordered two plates of dried fruits and a pot of tea.

Duan Rong sipped tea while looking out the window. He was waiting for someone here.

This morning, he asked the servant in the escort agency to go to the government office to help him make an appointment with Yang Zhen.

He had something he wanted to discuss with Yang Zhen.