Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 593 - 595 Confrontation with the Big Shot_1

Chapter 593: Chapter 595 Confrontation with the Big Shot_1

"Exactly!" Wan Hui, the Association Head, chuckled, "This year, our Business Association is really enjoying abundant benefits. First, the governor showed concern for us, and now even Mr. Qin has come to care for us. It seems that the status of our merchants is set to rise. Going forward, we won’t have to fear being called ’smelly copper-stench merchants’ anymore."

"Where is Mr. Qin?"

"I heard he’s on his way, he should arrive soon."

The merchants all ceased their reading, and started whispering amongst each other. Nan Feng’s grip tightened on her copy of "Business Morality".

On the surface, this Qin Kun appeared to be aimlessly wandering around in retirement, but his real intention was probably to rely on these merchants to fund the building of the Imperial Palace, right?

However, as his secret hadn’t been unearthed yet, despite the shrewdness of the merchants, they were unlikely to suspect his diabolically ambitious goal. Qin Kun was currently residing in a large mansion in the provincial city. Recently, it had been said that he was still dedicated to serving the court despite his retirement, occasionally visiting the Governor’s Mansion to oversee its work. Indeed, he was a worrywart.

The merchants resumed their discussions, but fell silent immediately as Head Wan Hui appeared with a guest.

At this time, everyone rose to their feet to bow to Qin Kun, including Nan Feng.

"Ha ha ha, everyone, please be at ease, be at ease, sit back down," Qin Kun’s voice was loud and resonant, full of vitality.

He was only fifty-two, with a youthful glow to his face. With such a state of health, one would expect him to work for another ten or twenty years before retiring.

The merchants all respectfully resumed their seats, while Head Wan Hui respectfully brought over a stool for Qin Kun. Qin Kun sat down on the stool with a smile, first taking in the twenty-odd people present.

Nan Feng felt that his gaze was sharp as an eagle’s, and there was a sense of control exuding from his bones.

His inner cunning and deceit were well concealed, especially now with his smiling and relaxed demeanor, seeming like a man enjoying his leisure at home, with nothing to do. He even carried a birdcage in his hand.

This was clearly an attempt to cover up the truth.

"Why is everyone just looking at me without speaking?" Qin Kun laughed, "I’m not some man-eating tiger."

Despite his joking words, no one dared to move.

Ancient merchants might have been wealthy, but due to their low social standing and frequent discrimination, they were accustomed to bowing and scraping. With Qin Kun being such a high-ranking official, no matter how fierce the competition amongst the merchants, none dared to speak carelessly.

Then Qin Kun handed the birdcage to a guard behind him and laughed, "Who can tell me what you have learned today?"

The collective answer was, "Business Morality."

It was like schoolchildren answering their teacher.

"It seems you all still can’t fully relax. How about this... I’ll call your names and ask you about your accomplishments," Qin Kun finished saying and looked around. There were mostly men and only a few women, particularly young women like Nan Feng. Qin Kun pointed at Nan Feng, "Let’s start with that young lady."

Nan Feng had to stand up.

She wasn’t self-conscious, but did her best to conceal her knowledge of Qin Kun. So, despite her apparent shyness, she still seemed rather restrained.

"What’s your name, young lady?" Qin Kun asked.

"Nan Feng."

"How old are you?"

"Seventeen by nominal age," Nan Feng tried to make herself sound older.

"So young and already doing business?"

Nan Feng nodded, "For more than a year now."

Head Wan Hui added from the sidelines, "This young lady is very impressive in business. She started in the county city and has now expanded to the provincial city, becoming a leading player in the rouge industry."