This Banknote Was Hard to Forge

The manager of Treasure-Gathering Bank came out and was visibly taken aback when he saw Zhou Wanwan.

Zhou Wanwan smiled slightly at him, and the money shop manager said, "This note doesn't belong to our Treasure-Gathering Bank, so we can't exchange it."

"Bullshit! The money was clearly deposited in your bank, and now it's just gone. Your bank is obviously doing this on purpose."

The money shop manager smiled and said:

"Our bank has three layers of protection to ensure the safety of your funds."

First, the stubs stored in the warehouse are taken out, and the bank note is aligned with the cut edge of the stub. The red seals on the seams are compared, and only when the two halves of the seals fit together perfectly will the silver be paid out.

They also had to check the ink on the tickets, identify the unique handwriting of the accountant, and compare the strokes one character at a time.

We also need to examine the secret markings that only those inside the money exchange would know.

They would only pay the silver if all three conditions were met.

Which one applies to you?

Just as the man was about to speak, Shen Tao arrived.

Shen Tao said with a smile:

"Come on! Hand over your banknotes."

"I'll check it for you. If it matches, I'll give you the money. If it doesn't, you'll have to pay three times the price as compensation."

The man's face turned ashen. He turned to run, but was restrained by the officers brought by Shen Tao.

Shen Tao smiled faintly and said, "Why run away? Since you're here, everyone should come and take a good look and broaden your horizons."

The shopkeeper quickly produced a standard banknote, and said with a smile, "Those of us who draw banknotes are no ordinary people. Look at this banknote; only a seasoned veteran with decades of experience could draw it."

These lottery tickets were all drawn by our Old Ancestor.

Our Old Ancestor's paintings were exceptional, so the banknotes themselves were painted by Old Ancestor.

Anyone who wants to imitate the paintings of our Old Ancestor is simply living in a fantasy.

Therefore, this type of ticket is very difficult to fake.

These people can only imitate, but imitation is just imitation; they can never surpass it.

Moreover, the paintings of our Old Ancestor used colored pigments, and it was very difficult to collect all of these pigments.

If you put several banknotes together, you can immediately tell if they are real or fake.

Everyone looked at the banknote and said, "This is hilarious! It's so fake! Is that a bird or a chicken in the sky?"

"I don't know whose style this banknote was created, but I think the banknote itself is very valuable, and these paintings are the finishing touch."

Now you understand why I deposited my money in this money exchange!

I really like the paintings from this money exchange, and each issue they release is different.

The shopkeeper nodded and said, "It seems you are a regular customer. We've issued six rounds of betting tickets, and each round's tickets are different."

The shopkeeper took out all the lottery tickets for the six periods and said:

"Take a look at these six rounds of winning tickets."

The first painting in the series was "Spring Dawn over Lakes and Mountains," followed by "Listening to the Rain at the Lotus Pavilion," "Viewing the Waterfall in the Pine Valley," "Visiting a Friend with a Qin," "Orchid Pavilion Gathering," and "Study Hall with Wutong and Bamboo."

Each issue has its own unique atmosphere.

Zhao Kun stared wide-eyed at the banknotes and said:

"Oh my! No wonder my mother likes to deposit money here, it really is beautiful!"

What kind of nonsense is drawn on those fake banknotes?

The man who brought the fake banknote stammered, "I'm afraid I brought the wrong banknote this time. I'll go back and exchange it right away."

Shen Tao said calmly, "Trying to leave? Not so easy. This is fraud; you'll go to jail. Arrest him."

The constables quickly took the man away.

Shen Tao looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Miss Wanwan, shall I treat you to a meal?"

Zhao Kun coughed and said, "Imperial Uncle Shen seems to have a lot of free time. Aren't you going to catch the thief?"

Shen Tao coughed and said, "What's it to you if I'm treating Zhou Wanwan to dinner?"

Zhou Wanwan pointed to the restaurant next door and said, "Let's go to that one! Let's try it."

They went into the restaurant, quickly ordered, and Zhou Wanwan took a bite, nodded, and said, "The hot pot really does taste good."

Shen Tao asked in a low voice, "This shop isn't yours either, is it?"

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "That's right!"

Zhao Kun nodded as he ate, "This hot pot tastes really good, delicious, absolutely delicious, and the spiciness is so incredibly satisfying."

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly. People from Great Qi really do love hot pot.

So she tried opening a hot pot restaurant first.

Although Shen Tao Xin'an County has many long-established powerful families, their political achievements are consistently poor.

Since Zhou Wanwan arrived, she has opened so many restaurants, and business is booming.

More and more people are coming from Xin'an County.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Shen Tao and said, "I think your Xin'an County could set up a night market, the kind where the streets are open all night."

Shen Tao said in a low voice, "What's the point of this? Everyone's out eating and drinking, there's nothing fun about it."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Shen Tao and said:

"That limits your perspective too much. If you want to open a night market, you first need to set up a theater, a grand restaurant, a teahouse, a brothel, a storytelling venue, and a fighting arena."

Gambling dens, night markets with lanterns, shadow puppet shows, variety show venues, storytelling performance venues...

With more things to do, naturally more people will come.

Shen Tao waved his hand and said, "I can't get my hands on these things."

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said:

"What can't I do? I'll help you, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Just make sure you know which streets have these kinds of shops.

Zhao Kun swallowed hard and asked, "Can I invest in this?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said, "Do you think I'm short of money?"

Zhao Kun chuckled awkwardly and said:

I know you're not short of money, but I just wanted to help out!

Besides, this is also a chance to make money, and I don't want to miss it.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Zhao Kun and asked, "Are you interested in becoming the head of the Zhao Family family?"

Zhao Kun stared blankly at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Huh? I'm afraid I can't!"

Zhou Wanwan looked at Zhao Kun seriously and said:

"Why not? Your abilities are not much weaker than Zhao Botong's, and you are young with great potential."

However, if you want to become the head of the family, you have to sign a contract of servitude with me.

Zhao Kun stared blankly at Zhou Wanwan and said:

You want me to sign a contract selling myself into servitude?

We may be good friends, but you can't joke about a contract of servitude! No way, I can't do that.

If he were to sell out the Zhao Family, those old men in the Zhao Family would kill him.

Shen Tao chuckled and said:

"What is the Zhao Family? Even our Shen Clan can sign a contract of servitude, why can't your Zhao Family?"

So what if your Zhao Family is so great?

Zhao Kun stared blankly at Shen Tao and said:

"Imperial Uncle Shen, do you mean you've already sold yourself to Zhou Wanwan? Hahaha..."

Surely not? You're the emperor's brother-in-law, don't try to fool me.

Shen Tao ignored him and looked at Zhou Wanwan, saying:

"So this is how I'm planning my city now."

I think this place is big enough to open a restaurant, a theater, or a casino.

But to operate these businesses, you need a house.

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said:

"No problem, I'll take care of it. I'll arrange the renovation of the entire street."

But I want 70% of the revenue, and I'll leave you 30%. What do you think?

Now he is the magistrate of Xin'an, and money is essential if he wants to make Xin'an County bigger and stronger.

Shen Tao quickly nodded and said, "No problem, then it's settled."

Zhao Kun, standing to the side with envy, said, "Does it really have to be selling myself? If my mother knew I sold the Zhao Family, wouldn't she break my legs?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at Zhao Kun and said, "Your Zhao Family has already started to decline. If you don't reform now, things will only get worse."

Zhao Kun sighed and said, "I know, fine. The Shen Clan has already sold themselves, so what is the Zhao Family?"

Zhou Wanwan handed over the contract and said, "Sign and put your fingerprint on it!"

Zhao Kun didn't hesitate, signing and affixing his fingerprint in one go.

After he finished signing and affixing his seal, he said, "I feel you're no ordinary person. Master, is that what you call me? You must treat me well from now on."

Zhou Wanwan's lips twitched as she said:

"You're selling your body, not your body. Can't you have some self-respect?"

In what areas does your Zhao Family excel?