Taming beasts starts with understanding bird language

The next morning.

Guo Huai, the former president of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, led the shopkeepers from all walks of life in Jiangnan City to gather outside the Censorate early in the morning.

The funny thing is that it was so early that the door of the Censorate's Mansion was not open yet. At this moment, Yan Xishan was in the room, sleeping soundly with his wife Bai Xi in his arms.

Because Yan Li ran away from home last night and Bai Xi fainted due to grief, Yan Xishan took care of his wife until midnight. He coaxed her to calm down, and then the couple fell asleep peacefully together.

So Yan Xishan couldn't get up so early.

Guo Huai is already 83 years old this year. His temples are gray and he is frail. Coupled with long-term overwork, he could not stand for long. He quickly asked his men to bring a chair for him to sit on. Only then did he feel a little better.

When the shopkeepers saw that the door of the Censorate was not opened for a long time, they all complained.

"Master Yan, what's wrong? I clearly said yesterday that we would come early today to debate with that brat. Why haven't you opened the door yet?"

"Yes! Could it be that Lord Yan doesn't take this matter to heart at all?"

"That's impossible. I heard that the brat had offended Miss Yan before, and he even looked down on Master Yan. He should hate that brat very much."

Listening to the complaints of the shopkeepers, Guo Huai waved his hand and said, "Okay, everyone, be quiet, it's still early! There's no need to rush. Besides, it's still a question whether that brat Gu Chan dares to come today."

"What the old president said makes sense. With such a big scene like ours, she must have been scared a long time ago."

"That's right. Maybe she packed up and ran away last night."

"I really hope her Yaoduoduo store will go bankrupt and close down soon."

The shopkeepers all gloated over the misfortune.

Obviously, facing the impact of the new business model of Yaoduoduo Shop, the shop owners from all walks of life in Jiangnan City have already developed a sense of crisis. In this case, they naturally hope that Gu Chan's new shop will be closed down as soon as possible.

Guo Huai grinned, a smug look on his face.

Looking at the entire Jiangnan area, as long as he doesn't give his approval, it is simply impossible for anyone to stir up trouble in the business world. If it weren't for the fact that Gu Chan was a very special kid, even Yan Xishan would have to give her some face. As the president of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, he wouldn't have to spend so much effort to cause such a thing.

Although Guo Huai looked proud at the moment, he was still a little angry in his heart.

At this moment, the door of the Censorate was finally opened, and everyone immediately followed Guo Huai and entered the Censorate.

Yan Xishan naturally hoped that Gu Chan would die, so he had already sent people to make preparations last night.

Look, dozens of chairs have already been placed in the front yard, specially prepared for Guo Huai and the owners of those big merchants. After everyone came in, they sat down in order of priority, without fighting or grabbing.

Those small vendors who came to join in the fun had no place to sit, so they just stood by and waited quietly.

Yan Xishan walked up to the crowd with sleepy eyes, clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Everyone, I'm really sorry. I slept late last night and got up a little late this morning. I've kept you waiting for a long time."

"That's not the case, Lord Yan. We didn't wait long. It's okay."

"Lord Yan is really hard-working. He worked so hard until so late last night. It's really not easy!"

"Yes! Lord Yan, as the leader of our Jiangnan group, is really exhausted."

Everyone immediately started to flatter Yan Xishan, making him smile from ear to ear. Little did he know that just because he got up late, this group of people blamed him a lot when he just arrived at the door!

Yan Xishan walked up to Guo Huai and said with a smile, "Mr. Guo, that brat Gu Chan is not an easy character to deal with. I wonder how you are preparing for today?"

"Don't worry, Lord Yan! In front of me, he is just a little baby. Today, I will make him close down his business and never mess around in Jiangnan again." Guo Huai said with confidence.

"Mr. Guo, I have to remind you in advance that this kid is not someone you can compare to. You must be extra careful during the debate later. Don't let him catch you. It will be difficult for me to handle it." Yan Xishan put his mouth close to Guo Huai's ear and reminded him in a serious tone.

Guo Huai frowned and asked, "Master Yan, I'm really curious about where this kid came from. Who is backing him up? Why do you even fear him?"

"Mr. Guo, there are some things I cannot tell you directly. Anyway, you just need to know that this kid is not simple. What I can do now is to handle this matter impartially. I will help whoever is right among you. Otherwise, I dare not show favoritism!" Yan Xishan said seriously.

Gu Chan holds the imperial sword in his hand, and has a close relationship with the imperial envoy. It would be best if he could stay out of it for now. If the two sides really fight later, he will handle it impartially and avoid gossip, so as not to offend both the people from the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce and Gu Chan.

In this way, he only needs to sit there and watch the show without worrying about so much.

And to put it bluntly, he was not the only one watching the show. The second prince Xuanyuan Lie was also sitting at the back of the hall, eating breakfast and sipping tea with Bai Jingtian while waiting.

He wouldn't dare to act rashly in front of his master, right?

Guo Huai is an experienced man. Seeing Yan Xishan being so cautious, he understands that he must defeat Gu Chan completely this time, otherwise his reputation as the president will be lost.

Thinking of this, he said with a serious expression, "Lord Xingyan, I know what to do."

"Then you wait here. I will ask the servants to bring hot tea to you all. We will start when Gu Chan arrives." Yan Xishan said with a smile.

After saying this, he immediately walked to the long table in front and sat down, then ordered the servants to make some fragrant tea, which he brought to Guo Huai and the others one by one.

Everyone sipped the fragrant tea and waited quietly.

However, more than half an hour later, when the sun had already risen into the sky and was shining on people's butts, there was still no sign of Gu Chan coming in from outside the door.

Guo Huaishai said angrily, "Master Yan, if that little devil doesn't come, we can't keep waiting for him! Isn't it time to set a time limit?"

"Okay then. I will give him another incense stick of time. If he still hasn't come by the time the incense stick burns out, then there's no need to argue anymore. You, the old president, have won. After that, I will seal up his shop and stop him from doing business in Jiangnan." Yan Xishan said with a sinister smile.

Then he asked his men to bring up an incense burner and lit a long incense stick and put it in.

As time passed, the long incense in the incense burner was almost burned out, but Gu Chan still didn't come. Everyone was so happy that they couldn't stop smiling, thinking that Gu Chan must have run away in fear, and the debate was won without a fight.

"Everyone, I'm sorry! We're a little late."

But just when the long incense in the incense burner was about to burn out, Gu Chan's voice suddenly rang out outside the gate of the Censorate's Mansion.

Everyone quickly turned around to look at the door, and when they saw it, they were stunned for a moment.