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128　　Chen Jie asked, and Si Xi said, "Yes, Fifth Master, do you want to play a couple of rounds?"

　　Chen Jie shook his head and said, "No."

　　Si Xi said, "Oh, that's a pity. There are many ways to play in Erye's casino, including dominoes, dice, pot-throwing, cricket fighting, cockfighting, etc., and there are singing and dancing performances every night."

　　"What about the silk and silver shops around here?"

　　Si Xi said, "You are talking about these shops. They are all businesses that Second Master has invested in. The prices of these shops will increase by 20% at night."

　　After hearing this, Chen Jie nodded and said, "Second brother is a good businessman."

　　Si Xi was stunned. He didn't expect that just by mentioning it, this Fifth Master would know that it was a profitable business. He couldn't help but be curious and asked with the intention of testing him, "How did Fifth Master know how to make money?"

　　After asking this question, he felt like laughing. He was really stupid. Would the Second Master of the White Tiger Hall do a business that would lose money?

　　And they dare to open it at night, it is obvious that they do so to make money!

　　When Wu Ye talked about making money, he was probably just guessing.

　　But unexpectedly, Chen Jie smiled and said, "Opening a store selling high-premium products in a casino is definitely profitable. To make money, there must be wins and losses. Losing is a big deal, but for those who win, many will buy things to celebrate out of joy. It doesn't matter if these things are a little more expensive at this time."

　　"At this point in time, there are only a few stores open on this street, so people will definitely go there to buy things. Then, my second brother will naturally make money."

　　It has to be said that Zheng Chuan also has a good business sense.

　　Chen Jie was just casually saying something that people in later generations would understand, but Si Xi opened his mouth in surprise. He only knew that the silver shop and silk store next to the casino made money, but he never thought about how they made money.

　　Now, after Chen Jie's guidance, he suddenly understood, but he was inexplicably surprised at Chen Jie. This Fifth Master actually saw through the profit-making method behind this casino at a glance. He is really not an ordinary person. Back then, his grandfather had tried to figure out the profit-making method of the Second Master.

　　However, after studying for a long time, I finally concluded that these gamblers are all rich people with strong spending power, so casinos can attract rich people, and high consumption will naturally lead to good sales.

　　But after what this Fifth Master said, it turned out that there was also the psychological changes that gamblers experience after winning money.

　　This Fifth Master actually considered this level, amazing...

　　The carriage continued to move slowly forward, and Si Xi had already looked up to Chen Jie in his heart.

　　In the past, I only thought that this Fifth Master who came from the countryside was just lucky to be favored by the hall master, who adopted him as his son. He was like a country chicken turning into a phoenix and ascended to fame overnight.

　　But after what happened just now, he discovered that this Fifth Master might also be talented in business.

　　Walking through Heping Street, there were very few people on the street. Even in the city, the prosperity at night could not be compared with that of later generations.

　　Especially when you get to the streets near the big vegetable market, it is very quiet and many people are asleep. This is because there are many small business owners here. Vegetable sellers usually go to bed early and get up even earlier.

　　Chen Jie looked at the deserted street and said, "Si Xi, is it always so deserted at night?"

　　Si Xi heard this and said, "It's a bit quiet here in the big vegetable market, but it's convenient for you to rest."

　　"If you want to have some fun at night, you can go to Yongchang Street. There are theaters and libraries there, so it will be more lively at night."

　　"Ahem...I heard there's a Yihonglou in our city?"

　　Chen Jie cleared his throat and Si Xi turned to look at him.

　　"Why are you looking at me like that? I'm just asking casually."

　　Chen Jie really didn't have any ideas. It was mainly because when he came here, Wu Zhong and Bai talked about Yihong Tower, which made him itchy and curious.

　　This is just like watching CDs as a kid. The more you tell them not to watch it, doesn't their curiosity grow stronger?

　　As for ideas, Chen Jie guaranteed that he had none.

　　Si Xi said, "Yihonglou is not here, it's on South Street, it's not under the jurisdiction of the Fishermen's Gang or the Canal Gang. Fifth Master, are we going there now?"

　　"No, you don't need to."

　　Chen Jie got off the carriage, took down his spear from the shaft and said, "Thank you very much for today."

　　Si Xi nodded to Chen Jie and pointed to a house. Chen Jie knocked on the door and a voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

　　It's Xiaohu's voice.

　　"I!"

　　The door opened, and Xiaohu saw Chen Jie and said, "Brother, you're back."

　　Chen Jie turned around to greet Si Xi and invited him in, but Si Xi declined, "No, Fifth Master. I have to go back today to report. I won't bother you anymore. I'll come back tomorrow to pick you up."

　　After hearing this, Chen Jie said, "No need. Go back and tell my elder brother that I am familiar with this route after walking it once. I can go to Baihu Hall by myself tomorrow."

　　Si Xi said, "Well, I will go back and report the truth to Master Feng. Master Wu will take his leave."

　　The carriage drove away, and Chen Jie and Xiao Hu entered the yard. Xiao Hu said, "Master, this yard is great, much better than our house. It's all made of blue bricks. Look at the wall."

　　Xiaohu excitedly patted the blue brick wall.

　　In the past, Chen Jie's home in Xiantao Village had a courtyard wall made of a fence made of branches, and the house itself was made of yellow mud and covered with straw. It was quite simple.

　　However, the small courtyard given by Peng Shizhong was made entirely of blue bricks. It was not big, but very stylish.

　　Xiaohu was very excited. It was not like he had never seen a nice house before. The Baihu Hall was very grand, but Xiaohu had no feeling for it. However, this ordinary courtyard, which was not shabby at best, made Xiaohu extremely happy.

　　The reason is very simple, this belongs to my brother Jiu Si.

　　And I also have a small side room here to live in, which is almost my own.

　　This way you will have a stronger sense of belonging.

　　Chen Jie looked at the small courtyard. It was not big, just a small quadrangle with three rooms and a kitchen.

　　There is a well in the courtyard, and next to the well there is a big phoenix tree, which symbolizes the landing of the phoenix and good luck.

　　There is also a small flat martial arts training ground in the courtyard. It should have been a vegetable garden in the past, but it was later decorated and paved with blue bricks.

　　This made it convenient for Chen Jie to practice martial arts, but unfortunately without the small yard, it was inconvenient for Su Yunjin to grow vegetables.

　　Well, the yard is a little small, but it's okay. As a place to stay, it's OK.

　　As for the future, Chen Jie will definitely work hard to move to a bigger house, but this place is still a good place to settle down for the time being.

　　"It's time to eat!"

　　Chen Jie was touring the yard with Xiaohu when Su Yunjin poked his head out from the kitchen.

　　Seeing this, Chen Jie said, "Thank you for your hard work, my lady."

　　"It's not hard, Huzi, put the table down."

　　"Why!"

　　Xiaohu immediately went to get a table. The weather was not cold at this time of year, so they ate in the courtyard.

　　Everyone brought a small stool and ate noodles and braised meat sauce today.

　　Chen Jie looked at the large bowl of boiled noodles and said, "Madam, are you used to it here?"

　　Su Yunjin smiled and said, "Not bad. The brothers in the fishing gang take good care of us. Besides, there is a vegetable market not far away, so it is very convenient to buy vegetables."

　　After hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Really? Just get used to it."

　　Chen explained and started eating.

　　"Well, this tofu is good."

　　Chen Jie said while eating tofu. After hearing this, Su Yunjin said, "Oh, this tofu was sent by the tofu shop not far from the door!"

　　"A gift?"

　　Chen Jie was a little surprised. This thing can be given as a gift?

　　Su Yunjin said, "Well, when I went to buy it today, the boss had sold out all his tofu, and only had this one piece left that was not in a block. He gave it to me and told me to come back after I had eaten it."

　　Chen Jie said: "Well, buy more next time. This tofu is delicious."

　　Su Yunjin nodded.

　　After a full meal, Su Yunjin cleaned up the dishes. Xiaohu wanted to help, but Su Yunjin pushed him out of the kitchen and said, "No, you men should do your own things."

　　After hearing this, Xiaohu didn't know what to say.

　　Chen Jie said: "Go to bed early and get up early tomorrow. There are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the White Tiger Hall. You need to improve your strength and reach the level of skin polishing as soon as possible!"

　　Xiaohu nodded after hearing this.

　　At night, Su Yunjin tiptoed out of Ruirui's room and finally coaxed the little girl to sleep.

　　Chen Jie was lying on the bed, looking at the lady who came in and said, "Madam, you can't spoil that little girl like this. I can only sleep after she sleeps every day."

　　Su Yunjin said: "Take it easy, this is a new environment, Ruirui is a little reluctant to bed."

　　As he spoke, he began to take off his clothes.

　　Chen Jie felt a soft body crawling into his bed. Hugging this body, a woman's voice said, "Husband."

　　"Um?"

　　Chen Jie responded, and the woman said, "I'm a little scared!"

　　"Afraid? Afraid of what?"

　　Chen Jie asked in confusion.

　　"I'm afraid I'll get used to your kindness. What should I do if one day you no longer love me?"

　　"Haha, nonsense, how could I not love you."

　　"But..."

　　"No buts..."

　　"Ah, husband, please...be gentle..."

　　…

　　There was no conversation all night, and in the early morning, the voice of intelligence rang out.

　　[Today's intelligence has been updated (level 2)]

　　[1. Today you arrive at Mianshui County and get intelligence. Mianshui County is located in the heart of the Jianghan Plain, with the Mianshui River to the north, the Yangtze River to the south, Hanyang Prefecture to the east, and Jingzhou to the west. It has developed water transportation and thriving trade. It is a wealthy place. There are many gangs in the city, and it is difficult to gain a foothold! ]

　　[2. Today you enter the White Tiger Hall and obtain information. The White Tiger Hall is the first hall of the Fishermen's Gang. It is a thorn in the eyes of Nan Batian, but he dares not interfere too much. The leader of the Cao Gang has repeatedly sent out recruitment to Peng Shizhong. Therefore, Peng Shizhong has an extraordinary status in the Fishermen's Gang, second only to the leader.]

　　[3. Today you met Peng Shizhong and got information. Peng Shizhong has been very fond of listening to operas recently, especially an opera singer named Huadie. Therefore, the woman looks very similar to his deceased junior sister.]

　　[4. You practiced the "Thirteen Spears to Break the Disaster" today and obtained information. This spear technique was developed during the Song Dynasty. It was the best spear technique at that time. Few people could match it if it could perform thirteen moves at the same time. The last seven spears were once passed down to the famous general Gao Chong. He was so skilled in fighting that he could defeat any enemy in battle!]

　　[5. Because you concentrated on practicing spear today and obtained intelligence, you were able to break the calamity with thirteen spears. Emotions were the source of your energy. Once you have completed the thirteen spears, you will be able to break the calamity and become a top-notch master in the world. When practicing, if you put your emotions into it, you will get twice the result with half the effort.]