Chapter 2587: Chapter 2587: Share Some with You?

"Master Ji, you are being too modest."

Steward Hao saw that he was unwilling to speak further, so he didn’t press the matter.

"We are all knowledgeable people here, so let’s not speak falsely. Master Ji, the grain in the city, it belongs to you, doesn’t it? Fifty or sixty coins per jin, that’s quite a steep price."

Upon hearing his blunt words, Master Ji finished his last bite and only then placed his chopsticks on the table, raising his eyebrows as he looked at Steward Hao.

"Where did Steward Hao hear such rumors? Just hearsay. If I had that capability, why would I be working as a mere advisor to Mr. Sheng?"

Naturally, he couldn’t immediately admit it; playing coy was necessary.

Prince An Yang had taught him that if he sold the grain too easily to Steward Hao, it would surely arouse suspicion. The more difficult he made things for Steward Hao, the more convinced he would be.

"Master Ji, there’s no need to play evasive games with me. What you are doing in Guangye City may be unknown to Mr. Sheng, but surely not unknown to me?"

Steward Hao poured Master Ji another cup of tea, smiling as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Master Ji glanced at the tea cup that had been refilled once again, full of suspicion. Although Guangye City was experiencing drought and everyone was short of water, the tea shouldn’t be consumed like this, should it?

Was his intention to inundate him with tea?

"Steward Hao seems to know Guangye City very well." He picked up his chopsticks again, his words spoken while picking dishes.

Anyway, without admitting or denying, he let Steward Hao continue.

"Indeed, without some strength, how can one accomplish great deeds?"

Steward Hao really took Master Ji’s words as a compliment and accepted them wholeheartedly.

"Master Ji, such grand affairs require everyone to work together. You have so much grain; why not let me have some? What do you think?" He asked.

"Give you some?"

Master Ji looked at him, eyes cold.

"I wonder what kind of share Steward Hao wants? Aren’t your dealings in Guangye City large enough already? Who here has as much water as you?"

"Tsk."

Steward Hao clicked his tongue lightly, chuckling.

"Who would complain about earning too much silver? Business, of course, should be as large as possible. Master Ji, I won’t beat around the bush with you. I invited you to ask outright—how do you plan to sell this grain?"

He spoke directly, believing that Master Ji had anticipated this request before attending the meeting, so there was no need to be unnecessarily roundabout.

"Do you want to buy the grain I have?"

Master Ji no longer bantered with Steward Hao and asked directly.

Following Prince An Yang’s instructions, when selling grain, Steward Hao could buy as much as he wanted. The goal was to get as much money from those behind Steward Hao as possible; the amount of money didn’t matter.

"How much do you want to buy?" he asked.

Upon hearing this, Steward Hao knew his deal was successful, his eyes lighting up immediately.

"I want all you have."

"Steward Hao, what a big mouth you have."

Master Ji chuckled, amused by Steward Hao’s boldness.

Such audacity, as if Steward Hao, a mere steward in Guangye City, could influence his master’s decisions.

"What’s so bold about it? Master Ji, you’re selling the grain anyway, why not sell it all to me? It would save you the hassle of selling it later."

Steward Hao smiled, utterly indifferent.

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