The story takes place in the spring of the 15th year of the Republic of China (1926).
The concession was controlled by foreigners and had independent laws. It was a safe haven for wealthy businessmen, politicians, and celebrities seeking refuge from disaster. The Chinese border was under the jurisdiction of the Beiyang garrison, and there were constant risks of excessive taxes and military rebellion.
Mu Qingyan is the eldest daughter of Mu Mingyan in Shanghai Bund. She graduated from a modern girls' school and studied abroad for half a year. She is proficient in English and Western music theory, is familiar with Chinese studies, and possesses both old and new ideas.
On a spring afternoon, in the living room of Mu's mansion, the British foreign businessman took advantage of the loopholes in the contract to lower the price and deduct the final payment. The accountant was left speechless by the argument.
Mu Qingyan, wearing a moon-white cheongsam with orchid embroidery and hair tied with jade hairpins, slowly sat down at the main seat and tapped the spread out English cargo list with her fingertips.
"Mr. Brown, please clarify the accounts at three points." Her voice was cold, steady, and clear: "First, the contract states that the cotton yarn will be settled by weighing the goods arriving on the Shanghai stock market, and your deduction of payment based on the FOB weight is inconsistent with the contract; second, the delay in shipping is due to your deployment of cargo ships, and the Mu family is not responsible for the loss of detention in port; third, the previous advance deposit document is here, and according to the agreement, 70% of the balance is due today."
The foreign businessman also wanted to quibble with a few words about foreign trade practices, but she responded calmly in English: "The Commercial Regulations of the Concession Industry and Industry Bureau can prove the terms. If they insist on breaching the contract, the Mu family will entrust a foreign lawyer to submit a complaint."
After a few words, the foreign businessman lost all his arrogance and had no choice but to sign and settle the bill as agreed. The steward bowed to collect the documents. She raised her hand lightly and said calmly, "Send off the guests." The calm aura of a well-known family boss around her suppressed the whole audience without raising her voice.
Intention: Women can also establish careers and control their lives.
