Chapter 92 The Boss's Protection
Bai Lu served tea because she knew Wen Xiuyun was not a stranger; even the closest relationships require treating each other with courtesy.
Only in this way can we achieve mutual benefit and long-term cooperation.
"Fifth Aunt, have you had any big clients lately?"
Wen Xiuyun pondered for a moment and then understood what she meant: "That customer from Gaofeng Town did indeed buy roasted chestnuts to attract new customers. The thirty catties of chestnuts that Wang Cuihua didn't sell on the first day were all bought by her."
"Her name is Wu Fangli. She married into my husband's village. We get along quite well. She has been selling fruit for many years. The first time she took those 30 jin of roasted chestnuts back to sell, the sales were very good. She had many repeat customers, and a lot of new and old customers came back."
Bai Lu heard about the new sales channel: "Would she be interested in adding roasted chestnuts to her fruit stand?"
Wen Xiuyun nodded: "Of course there are. Wu Fangli took back 30 catties of roasted chestnuts, and they sold out on the same day. The fruit business also saw a significant increase."
“Everyone in business wants to make money, and Wu Fangli naturally wants to sell roasted chestnuts too. But the situation in Gaofeng Town is different from our Xinzhen. It's fine for Wu Fangli to sell roasted chestnuts to customers as a small extra, but opening another specialty store is not something she can decide on her own. Some people on the street don't agree to it…”
This is not the 21st century, and there are officials controlling the market order.
Bai Lu recalled the incident where Wang Cuihua's stall was overturned, and her calm heart stirred again: "Who were those people?"
If it's just a nobody, the big shot can handle it.
The big shot was quite famous in that circle; even street thugs and petty scoundrels had to show him great respect.
Wen Xiuyun knew what Bai Lu was thinking, of course. After all, she had thought about it too. Anyone who made a living by doing small business in town or city had paid a stall fee. Everyone knew about those big snakes coiled up on the ground.
Similar incidents had occurred in Xinzhen before, but after Xiao Cheng gained a reputation as a bully, the thugs were scared away.
Everyone outside knows that Xiao Cheng is in the new town, so no one dares to cause trouble in the bully's territory, let alone risk getting a share of the spoils.
Xiao Cheng was indeed wicked, but he didn't engage in the practice of charging fees, allowing the Xinzhen Market to thrive under his protection.
Gao Fengzhen wasn't so lucky. Wen Xiuyun shook her head and sighed, "Li Chengbin's men."
The feud between Li Chengbin and Xiao Cheng became common knowledge after the arrival of the police in town not long ago.
Although Bai Lu later brought the situation under control and Xiao Cheng and the others were not taken away, judging from Li Chengbin's resentful departure, the grudge between him and Xiao Cheng was now firmly established.
Li Chengbin's men are in Gaofeng Town. Li Chengbin is looking for an opportunity to deal with Xiao Cheng. If Xiao Cheng makes his move, the two sides will definitely stir up a storm again.
Wen Xiuyun naturally wouldn't tell Bai Lu about this, lest it cause her trouble. She decided to just let go of Wu Fangli's sales channel.
Xiao Cheng was still young and inexperienced, and Bai Lu didn't want him to clash with Li Chengbin at this time.
As for sales channels in Gaofeng Town, we'll open them if we can find other ways; otherwise, we won't.
After seeing Wen Xiuyun off, Bai Lu lowered her head and walked back in thought, when she suddenly bumped into a strong and sturdy chest.
Although I wasn't walking fast, I was distracted and almost got bumped and fell backward, but luckily someone grabbed my waist and I was steadyed.
Bai Lu touched her sore nose, looked up dizzily, and sure enough, it was the big shot.
Are you going out?
Xiao Cheng gently placed Bai Lu down and, noticing her reddened nose, patted her head in a comforting manner.
He answered softly, "Drive the car back to the brick factory."
"Oh..." Bai Lu was about to turn back when she heard a knock on the door behind her. The courtyard gate was actually not closed.
She turned around instinctively.
Two men with similar facial features stood at the door and called out to Xiao Cheng, "Brother Cheng."
He called out to her again, "Sister-in-law."
Bai Lu had a guess in her mind when she heard a man's low voice: "Zhang San, Li Si."
Oh, I knew it.
Judging from their anxious expressions and hesitant demeanor, they must have something to say to Xiao Cheng in private.
Bai Lu smiled and greeted them, then turned to Xiao Cheng and asked, "Are you coming back for lunch?"
Don't disappear again like last night, leaving us with too much food that we can't finish.
Xiao Cheng could tell she was upset when he saw her frown, so he lowered his voice unconsciously: "Come back and eat."
"I'll let you know in advance next time."
With outsiders present, Bai Lu didn't say much and obediently replied, "Okay," before seeing him out.
Zhang San and Li Si felt uneasy, as if they were being watched by their sister-in-law. Although their sister-in-law was not watching them, but Xiao Cheng who was walking ahead, they could not avoid being watched by her as they walked behind.
In addition, what I just saw was Xiao Cheng and Bai Lu's "greeting over meals" that made everyone envious; it was so cheesy!
Zhang San and Li Si were covered in goosebumps, feeling a mix of envy, shock, and disbelief.
They had never seen Xiao Cheng like this before. If they came here a few more times, they would be so full they wouldn't even need to eat.
Now I finally understand why Luo Shiliu didn't wait for Cheng Ge at his doorstep.
Xiao Cheng didn't go far before stopping under a large tree not far from the brick truck and tapping on the trunk.
"How did you know I was up there?" A figure jumped down from a large branch of the tree, a smirk on his lips.
Xiao Cheng glanced at him: "When have you ever not hidden in a tree?"
There's no need for even a question mark; the facts are right there in front of us, and Luo Shiliu has no words to refute them.
He couldn't be bothered to retort: "If I don't hide in a tree, where else can I hide? Where haven't you found me before?"
"Dig a hole and bury yourself, then nobody will be able to find you," Xiao Cheng offered the best advice.
Luo Shiliu: "..."
Zhang San: "..."
Li Si: "..."
My brother wasn't talking to my sister-in-law like that just now; he changed his tune so quickly in less than five minutes.
"What do you want?" Xiao Cheng cut to the chase.
Knowing he was in a hurry to go home for dinner, Zhang San and Li Si immediately explained: "The people who collected protection money from Wang Cuihua have been dealt with. Those five tattooed men seem to be working for Li Chengbin now. They're very arrogant. They've bullied all the shops and stalls on the entire street in Dashi Town, and no one dares to say a word."
"Would it do any good to say something?"
Luo Shiliu, with a blade of grass dangling from the corner of his mouth, sneered: "Their superiors all have to act like grandsons in front of Li Chengbin. Who would dare to be the first to stick their neck out?"
“Dashi Town is close to Xinzhen. Those five tattooed men used to work at the docks. The time they went to Dashi Town was exactly the day after Li Chengbin was admitted to the hospital. It’s obvious that Li Chengbin brought them here as accomplices, waiting for an opportunity to sabotage Brother Cheng. Maybe Wang Cuihua is the fuse.”
That's all the information Luo Shiliu has gathered. He almost forgot the key point: "Li Chengbin will be discharged from the hospital the day after tomorrow."
The grasshoppers are about to start hopping around again.
Xiao Cheng's deep eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp and ruthless glint flashing across them: "What's the situation in Gaofeng Town?"
Luo Shiliu, Zhang San, and Li Si were all dumbfounded.
Weren't we talking about Dashi Town? How did we suddenly veer to Gaofeng Town, which has nothing to do with us?
(End of this chapter)
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