Jiang Chen's silence surprised Cheng Shiyi somewhat.
In her view, Jiang Chen was a young hero who had just been granted a title. No matter how much he respected Chongxuan Sheng, he shouldn't be willing to dim his own brilliance.
The vice president of the Juba Chamber of Commerce had spoken to him, and no matter what he thought, he shouldn't ignore her.
This behavior was more like that of a simple guard servant.
This actually showed an attitude that would never change.
After these thoughts passed through her mind, she showed no embarrassment on her face.
She just smiled and looked at Chongxuan Sheng again: "The president is busy with daily affairs, and the chamber has been expanding in Yangdi recently, requiring constant attention. Only I, as vice president, have some free time. Otherwise, I couldn't neglect the young master."
This woman's mind was probably only as small as a needle tip.
Both Chongxuan Sheng and Jiang Chen's attitudes were not good, so she wasn't willing to speak nicely.
Between the lines, it was nothing but three words - "You're not worthy."
The president of the Juba Chamber of Commerce, named Su She, was naturally a first-class figure in Linzi City.
In the past, when Chongxuan Sheng wanted to meet him, he still needed Chongxuan Chuliang to bring him.
Although he had the merit of planning Yangdi and the achievement of defeating generals and breaking armies... but it might not be enough!
The four words "expanding Yangdi" were even more painful.
How did the Juba Chamber of Commerce win the Four Seas Trade Alliance in Yangdi?
Wasn't it all thanks to him, Chongxuan Sheng?
Yet they turned around and abandoned him, going to make eyes with Chongxuan Zun.
Chongxuan Sheng squinted and smiled: "I want to see President Su because there are some words that only he can understand!"
"Young Master Chongxuan is joking." Cheng Shiyi smiled charmingly: "Don't I also have a pair of ears?"
Since Su She hadn't appeared, the meaning of this trip was halved.
Chongxuan Sheng certainly wouldn't be as childish as to leave directly, so he asked: "Can you represent President Su She?"
Cheng Shiyi continued to smile, naturally composed: "Although I have the word 'vice', I am still the president."
Chongxuan Sheng nodded and turned to ask Jiang Chen: "Brother, which gate did we enter when we came to Linzi this time?"
Jiang Chen said loudly: "I only saw the word 'trust'!"
Cheng Shiyi's smile didn't change: "The Trust Gate is indeed nearby!"
The Trust Gate was indeed not far from the Juba Chamber of Commerce.
Chongxuan Sheng secretly mocked her for breaking promises, while she mocked Chongxuan Sheng for losing his composure, being anxious, and unwilling to yield an inch.
"They all say business should have a first-come, first-served principle."
Chongxuan Sheng said coldly: "How come before my feet have even left your honored door, you've already welcomed Chongxuan Zun? This door is really too loose?"
Cheng Shiyi picked up her tea and gently stirred the lid: "Young master also knows that the Four Seas Trade Alliance is in the business of commerce. Since it's business, how can there be a reason to close the door to guests?"
"Let President Cheng know." Chongxuan Sheng seemed not to understand the hint to leave, and only said: "That Four Seas Trade Alliance, with such foundation and such enormity, lost its reputation and became a target for everyone in Yangdi!"
"Business seeks harmony to generate wealth, and I'm not in a position to comment on other families' good or bad! However, the recent lessons are not far away and are indeed worth warning. But having said that..."
At this point, Cheng Shiyi actually yawned, no longer hiding her contempt: "What's this about breaking promises? That's not appropriate. We're not doing business with other families. Young Master Sheng and Young Master Zun, aren't you from the same family?"
This was infuriating.
Even Jiang Chen, who was standing aside, was angered.
But Chongxuan Sheng laughed out loud: "Wonderful! Only today do I understand what it means to talk business in business!"
Vice President Cheng said lazily: "The young master flatters me."
Chongxuan Sheng then stood up, his smile suddenly disappearing, and pointed at Cheng Shiyi: "Let you remember, the Juba Chamber of Commerce will be destroyed by short-sighted women like you!"
"Respecting the Chongxuan family, I'll call you young master!" Cheng Shiyi still sat without moving, but her eyes turned cold: "Although I'm just a commoner without power or authority, I still want to advise you... speak properly!"
The atmosphere froze here, with no room for further discussion. Or perhaps, this was exactly the result Cheng Shiyi wanted.
Although the Chongxuan family was powerful, the Juba Chamber of Commerce was not weak either. Moreover, with Chongxuan Zun present, Chongxuan Sheng couldn't represent the Chongxuan family at all.
This was one of the reasons why the Juba Chamber of Commerce chose Chongxuan Zun over Chongxuan Sheng.
Chongxuan Sheng relied on family strength and his uncle Chongxuan Chuliang to lead the war to destroy Yang. The fruits of victory after the war naturally belonged to the family.
Post-war distribution, interest exchange, as long as it was beneficial to the family, Chongxuan Sheng had no reason or power to refuse.
And his core interest point was actually in Rizhao County. Because the other two counties had been distributed.
Even before the war, the Chongxuan family's business in Yangdi had been allocated to Chongxuan Sheng. It was just that this piece of meat was still small at the time, not worth much attention.
Now, after one battle conquered Yang, as the leader of the war, the Chongxuan family's business in Yangdi had the potential to expand to the limit - this was why Chongxuan Zun targeted the Juba Chamber of Commerce as his second step. He wanted to use the Juba Chamber of Commerce, which had supported the Qi army, as a fulcrum to leverage Chongxuan Sheng's core interests. This did not use the Chongxuan family's internal strength, there was no consumption of internal strife, it was purely a contest between him and Chongxuan Sheng, so it was also reasonable.
This was also why Chongxuan Sheng was so anxious and had to rush back to Linzi immediately to handle it. It was really a fire in the backyard that had to be rescued. This was much more serious than losing the position of Rizhao County's town protector!
At this moment, in the Juba Chamber of Commerce's territory, making a big scene would only harm their own side. But showing weakness was absolutely impossible. The more such moments, the more Chongxuan Sheng couldn't let people see his weakness.
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen stood up, put his hand on Chongxuan Sheng's shoulder, and said to Cheng Shiyi: "Coming to the 'Juba Pen' today, it's truly more impressive than I heard, opening my eyes!"
"The hospitality of your honored residence, Jiang is deeply moved! Within two years, when I break through to the Inner Palace realm, I will definitely visit your honored door again to fulfill today's gratitude!"
This was talking tough.
At the same time, it stretched the battle line so that the conflict wouldn't happen immediately.
The Juba Chamber of Commerce still had a vice president come out personally to receive them, showing that although they had turned to Chongxuan Zun, they didn't want to completely break with Chongxuan Sheng. After all, from the Celestial Residence Secret Realm to the destruction of the Yang Kingdom, Chongxuan Sheng had proven his potential and ability step by step.
Only this Cheng Shiyi didn't know how many benefits she had received from Chongxuan Zun, and wouldn't yield an inch. Of course, her yielding or not was just a minor detail, and the general fact was already like this.
"I know the young lord of Qingyang Town is a young hero who won the Celestial Residence Secret Realm, but if you want to cause trouble at the Juba Chamber of Commerce, the Divine Skill Inner Palace realm might not be enough." Cheng Shiyi looked at Jiang Chen and smiled: "This president sees that you have good bearing, so I'll give you ten more years. Perhaps you can establish a Sacred Tower by then. How about coming back then?"
This woman was truly sharp-tongued, and it was hard to gain the upper hand in ordinary arguments. In terms of verbal sparring, Chongxuan Sheng might not necessarily lose to her, but it wasn't convenient to engage in a shouting match.
Fortunately, Jiang Chen wasn't trying to show off his verbal skills either. He just said upon hearing this: "Then I'll trouble you to wait. The Inner Palace realm will be sufficient!"
After saying this, he pulled Chongxuan Sheng.
Chongxuan Sheng also looked at her coldly, and then left with Jiang Chen.
Behind them, Cheng Shiyi only said: "No farewell!"
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