A man of eccentricity

  The Chu family's business covers clothing, food, housing and transportation, which can be seen from its vast scope.

  At first, nobody looked down on the Chu family's small business, but think about it, you go to a certain place, eat at the Chu family restaurant, and stay at the Chu family inn. Even when transporting goods, the horse team escort agency has a Chu family branch... The Chu family logo is everywhere, omnipresent. Think about it, would you still look down on them?

  It wasn't until that night that the princes seemed to have realized that the Chu family was not to be underestimated. The imperial court's army, whether it was at war or stationed, couldn't do without food and clothing, and all of these were monopolized by the Chu family. Every move they made was restricted by others, how could they still remain indifferent?

  It so happened that the Chu family opened a Water Cloud Pavilion in the capital, and the elegant tea environment, as well as the young master Chu Qing's handsome and refined demeanor, charming and generous personal charm, attracted many "connoisseurs" to come and make friends.

  Several princes, regardless of whether they were fond of elegance or had other purposes, got along 'harmoniously' with Chu Qingxiao and abandoned their identities as princes to privately address each other as brothers.

  Chu Qing's attitude is that if someone comes, he won't refuse, but this will make people look down on him. However, this young master who usually seems gentle and harmless has his own set of rules when it comes to making friends.

  The Shuiyun Xuan has a constant stream of customers, including officials and nobles. It is said that even the current emperor visited before he fell ill, which shows its influence in the capital.

  Some dignitaries held themselves with an air of superiority, thinking that he would personally entertain them like other tea house owners, but Chu Qingxiang didn't even bother to greet them. As long as customers dared to order, all kinds of good teas would be served.

  He thought he would be treated personally, no way!

  You can have a cup of Ba Wang tea, but just this once. Next time, you won't even be able to enter the Water Cloud Pavilion, and you'll be too ashamed to come in! Your name is on the list posted at the entrance: So-and-so's son drank tea here on such-and-such date and owes two taels of silver XXXX!

  Just think about the kind of customers that come and go, losing face not just for oneself, but also for one's father! With just one or two such incidents, no one would dare to drink Ba Wang tea at Shui Yun Xuan again.

  Such behavior is undoubtedly the most effective, and many restaurants want to follow suit to deal with tyrannical customers, but none have the courage of the Chu family. Effective and offending behavior also requires a powerful backing.

  Chu Qing didn't need to say that he and the princes or some high-ranking officials had a good relationship, as long as he passed on the names on the list, the numerous branches of the Chu family would regard this person as an unwelcome 'customer'!

  Think about food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Can you live without these? Even if you have other options, the best ones are already monopolized by others. Would you settle for second-best after getting used to enjoying the best? Can you be content with that?

  So, without others saying it, you'll find that being an enemy of the Chu family is like being an enemy to yourself. Who would make things difficult for themselves?

  Chu Qing was naturally the first person who wouldn't make things difficult for himself. At this moment, he lay in a lavishly decorated room at the back of the Water Cloud Pavilion, on an enormous and unbelievable brocade couch.

  If it's said that Xiao Zuo Rong had gone to the Xiyuan Yazi before, then this courtyard, which is separated from the rear garden wall of the Xiyuan Xiaolou by a wall, has a different charm. The winding path leads to seclusion, and several courtyards are scattered in a harmonious manner. During the day, one can see the lotus leaves swaying on the pond that occupies half of the garden from the highest small building in the courtyard. At night, one can lean against the window, invite the wind, and drink under the bright moonlight.

  At this moment, on the highest small building, a figure was hanging upside down from the eaves of the house, peeking inside through the half-open window gap...