Chen Xian was led into an antique-style courtyard.

Tea has already been brewed in the main room.

Upon entering, one sees a middle-aged man with slightly graying temples, dark circles under his eyes, and a pale complexion.

He glanced at the other person; his dark eyes were bloodshot... like a wild beast that hadn't eaten for three days.

Unkempt and sloppy.

Wei Yihong was also sizing up Chen Xian. The man was dressed in coarse cloth clothes, which were clean and seemed to be newly bought.

The pair of satin cloth shoes were also brand new.

Wei Yihong's voice was somewhat hoarse, carrying a questioning tone.

"Mr. Chen, is the recent increase in pork prices something you've been doing behind the scenes?"

Chen Xian nodded: "Yes."

"Boss Wei's methods are brilliant. He almost used the prevailing trend to make it difficult for me to make a living on the food street."

"I am just a farmer, and I can make a little money by setting up a stall to keep the Chen family alive."

Wei Yihong suddenly laughed.

"Mr. Chen has quite the eloquence; I don't know what to say."

Chen Xian's voice was calm.

"To be fair, I don't have any conflict with Boss Wei, do I?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Yihong bristled like a rabbit that had been provoked.

"Mr. Chen, do you think you're really that tough?"

Chen Xian shook his head.

Wei Yihong sat in the chair, talking to himself.

"She's a jinx; she even brought death to my son. I don't know why she's so lucky to be able to find someone as outstanding as Boss Chen to rely on."

Moreover, as far as I know, Mr. Chen's identity seems to be extraordinary. Should I address you as Mr. Chen or Mr. Chen Zuolang?

Chen Xian shook his head.

"That's just a sinecure, to be honest. The salary is meager, and it's very difficult for the Chen family to survive on that little bit of money."

Wei Yihong suddenly said calmly, "I admire Mr. Chen's magnanimity. If I had this sinecure, I would probably have been arrogant and domineering long ago."

Chen Xian: "It's good that we've talked things out."

I never believe in any talk of jinxes; it's all just a coincidence.

You're just looking for an excuse, an excuse for not taking good care of your son, to shift your blame onto others and make them take the fall for you.

I've seen plenty of people like you; you're utterly irresponsible.

Suddenly, a burst of mocking laughter rang out.

Wei Guang stood aside and scolded, "Boss Chen, you've crossed the line!"

Wei Yihong gave a rare cold laugh, "Don't stop him, let him speak!"

"Putting aside the facts, you have failed in your responsibility to take care of your son."

I've also heard about the matter concerning the eldest son of the Wei family; the mountain road is far away.

It's normal for accidents to happen on the road. Shouldn't Boss Wei have arranged for more skilled people?

If reliable people had been arranged in the first place, or even a doctor had accompanied them, would the eldest son have discovered such a calamity?

Why not start from the source and simply entrust the escort of goods to trusted personnel?

Why must a young master who is about to take control of the restaurant personally handle this dangerous matter?

Wealthy families do not sit under leaning roofs.

In some mountainous areas of our country, things are really not peaceful!

"Are you just looking for an excuse to untie the knot of guilt?"

Chen Xian spoke calmly, even somewhat aggressively.

Wei Yihong remained silent for a long time.

"I am the head of the family, and no one around me has ever said that to me."

Even if that's what they think in their hearts, they probably wouldn't dare say it. They would just keep telling me that it was the jinx that killed them.

"Thinking about it, I also bear some responsibility for what happened at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty!"

Chen Xian pursed his lips. Things had come to this point, and the situation could be resolved.

There's really no need for those in Daxing Town to fight to the death with such well-established merchants; it would only benefit outsiders.

Looking around, Chen Xian saw maids pouring tea and Wei Guang standing to the side. He glanced at Wei Yihong and then shook his head slightly.

Wei Yihong was somewhat puzzled, then instructed, "Everyone, go down first."

Wei Guang stood to one side.

"Ah Guang, go and persuade the Third Madam for me. I'll be resting in her room tonight."

"yes."

Wei Guang glanced at Chen Xian.

Chen Xian calmly said, "Boss Wei, now that we've laid our cards on the table, do you still harbor any resentment?"

Wei Yihong sighed dejectedly, "I can't untie this knot in my heart."

Chen Xian calmly said, "Boss Wei, do you really think the eldest young master's death was an accident? The mountain road is heavily guarded. Did you investigate afterward? Did any of the people who accompanied him leak the news?"

Besides, this isn't the first time the Wei family has done business. Couldn't anyone clearly see the dangers on the mountain road?

Wasn't anyone on guard?

These words didn't sound like a big problem; all Chen Xian needed to do now was give him a reasonable excuse.

Don't just focus on the Chen family's stalemate.

Check other places thoroughly as well.

Of course, it would be best if it were there, but even if it wasn't, it would still attract the man's attention.

It's terrifying when people lose their drive and purpose.

Chen Xian would rather offend a powerful figure than provoke a madman.

Chen Xian suddenly added, "Recently I've found quite a few medical books about the harmful effects of pork on the body."

I stumbled upon this news while reading a medical book.

You reap what you sow; you can't plant melons and beans in the same field at the same time... it's all a mess.

The same applies to people; although I do not know the temperament of the eldest son of the Wei family.

But from Boss Wei, I could sense that the eldest son of the Wei family must be very calm, composed, and kind to people... He would not change his expression even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, nor would he blink if a deer ran to his left.

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