Chapter 1060: Chapter 1058: Master Gui Feels Wronged
As noon approached, Wufu and Master Gui changed their position, setting up a banquet and drinks in the rear courtyard of Riches Gambling House, discussing while eating.
"Xiao Five said you want to partner with me in business? What kind of business are you thinking of doing?" Master Gui asked.
"Naturally, the most profitable kind of business." Wufu smiled and said, "But Iâm a newcomer, not too familiar with the forces in Changan City, or rather, unaware of the business practices in Nanyue. Isnât this why I came looking for Master Gui? Youâre a local bigwig and have control over Riches Gambling House, surely you have a clearer idea than I do."
Master Gui laughed and said, "Youâre overestimating me. Iâm just running a little gambling house, thatâs all."
Wufu gave him a sideways glance, with a look of âdonât fool me because Iâm not well-read,â a small gambling house? Iâve heard you have a gang similar to Killer Pavilion!
Her expression greatly amused Master Gui. He pressed his fist to his lips, coughed lightly, and said, "Alright, you want to get into business without knowing anything? Even if you donât know, you must have some idea, right?"
Wufu took a sip of wine and said, "Indeed I do, Master Gui, what do you think of maritime trade?"
"Maritime trade?" Master Gui sat up straight, frowned, and said, "You want to get involved in this area?"
Wufu nodded: "In my view, maritime trade is one of the most lucrative businesses in the legitimate world, aside from tea and salt fields. If we can get into this business, itâs better than running a small shop over the year."
Master Gui pondered and said, "As far as I know, the Jun Family is engaged in maritime trade. Moreover, they control almost the entire Nanyue maritime route, with many businesses dependent on them, merely following to share a piece of the pie."
"The Jun Family, is it the wealthiest Jun Family?" Wufu recalled Ah Jiu mentioning that the Jun Familyâs business involves maritime trade.
Master Gui nodded: "Besides maritime trade, the waterways in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are also dominated by the Jun Family."
"This Jun Family is really impressive, being so wealthy, hasnât it attracted any jealousy?" Wufu asked curiously.
"How would you know it hasnât?" Master Gui chuckled.
Wufu immediately widened her eyes and said: "Oh, looks like youâve got some insider info? So, the Jun Family has finally made others jealous? Ready for Shen Wansan-like troubles?"
"Whatâs Shen Wansan?"
Wufu coughed lightly: "Itâs some national wealth tycoon, so rich he rivals countries, eventually attracting the emperor..." She pointed to the sky, then drew her hand across her throat, eyes bulging, tongue sticking out.
Her vivid depiction amused Master Gui to a chuckle, saying: "Itâs not as serious as you say, but theyâve attracted attention. Thereâs a bit of trouble now, but given the Jun Familyâs strength, they wonât fall anytime soon."
Wufu responded with an âohâ, seemingly a bit disappointed.
"With that expression, you seem almost eager for the Jun Family to run into bad luck!" Master Gui raised an eyebrow.
Wufu widened her eyes and said: "Innocent! Am I such a person?"
Master Gui snorted softly.
Wufu smiled apologetically and said: "Alright. You certainly know a lot about the Jun Family."
"I have some connections with the Jun Familyâs Eldest Young Master, well, a bit of family relation, thatâs all."
Wufu narrowed her eyes, and just when Master Gui thought she would offer humble gratitude, she clapped her hands and said: "You shouldâve said so earlier! A friendâs friend is a friend. Master Gui, introduce us? Just say Iâve admired the Jun Familyâs Eldest Young Master for a long time and always wanted to meet them!"
Master Gui looked at her steadily, and after a while said: "Oh? I thought Xiao Five wanted to partner with me! Why the sudden change?"
Ah Qi, standing not far away, shivered, thinking, Master, are you sure you want to be this wistful?