Originally it only cost ten coins per catty, but now it costs one hundred coins. How could Su Changsheng accept this?
But given the current situation, he can't back down without raising prices. At most, he can double the price. For these lowly people, a 50% price increase would be something to be grateful for.
Luo Laowu just smiled sarcastically and didn't say anything.
Su Changsheng's expression turned cold as he said, "Luo Laowu, one should know when to stop. If you sell one person this time, and another next time, how many people can you sell?"
"If you really piss me off, we can just wait it out here. I can afford to wait, but you might not be so sure!"
Su Changsheng gritted his teeth. He wouldn't stoop to bowing down to such a group of people, so he threatened them again after only two days of showing weakness.
After listening, Luo Laowu remained silent, seemingly hesitant and conflicted.
Seeing this, Su Changsheng felt much more at ease, and he really thought they weren't in a hurry.
It turns out it was just a case of a fox borrowing the tiger's power to scare people.
Su Changsheng curled his lips into a sarcastic smile, put his hands behind his back and said, "Since you haven't figured it out yet, then think about it for two more days."
Since we've already taken so many days, what's two more days?
Su Changsheng left after he finished speaking.
After they left, Luo Laowu revealed a cold smile.
Su Changsheng thought he had regained control, so he wasn't in such a hurry.
Luo Laowu also showed some anxiety, pacing around his room after meals every day.
All of this was reported to Su Changsheng by those monitoring him.
So two days later, Su Changsheng came to see Luo Laowu again.
He was calm and composed, while Luo Laowu frowned.
"Second Master, doubling the price is still too little, it should be at least four times!"
Luo Laowu held up four fingers.
Su Changsheng shook his head and said, "It seems you still haven't thought it through. It's you who can't afford to waste time, not me. My Su family is large and powerful. Even if we don't do this business this year, we won't starve. If you don't cooperate with me, how many of you will survive after this winter?"
Luo Laowu lowered his head, seemingly frightened, his body trembling.
"I'm willing to raise prices for you because I'm kind-hearted, don't be too greedy."
Su Changsheng was so arrogant, how dare he play with him? He was asking for death.
Luo Laowu's teeth were grinding, and finally he looked up at Su Changsheng and said through gritted teeth, "Second Master is right, our lives are worthless, it makes no difference whether one dies or two. Since Second Master doesn't care about this loss, then let's keep dragging this out!"
Just when it seemed he was about to compromise, he suddenly went all out again!
Su Changsheng frowned, but looking at Luo Laowu like this, he didn't want to let him have his way. The weather was getting colder and colder. Since he had already delayed, he might as well wait a few more days and see how tough they were!
Su Changsheng turned and left, no longer giving Luo Laowu a full meal.
Luo Laowu didn't care; he was used to both being well-fed and hungry.
Some of the leftovers are hidden away.
He wanted to see how many days he could hold out against Su Changsheng. By the time winter came, the temperature would change drastically. If he lived, he would know how miserable Su Changsheng would be. If he died, then all his efforts would have been worthwhile.
November 1st.
Su Changsheng brought a thermos to Luo Laowu. Seeing that Luo Laowu was cold, hungry and looked unwell, he sighed and said, "Luo Laowu, you haven't visited them for so many days. They are old, and there are women and children among them. Aren't you afraid they will freeze to death because they can't afford to spend money?"
Luo Laowu looked worried, then said, "Second Master, you don't need to worry about that. Their lives are cheap; they won't die so easily!"
Su Changsheng patted Luo Laowu on the shoulder and said, "Alright, let's stop wasting time. I'll give you a discount. Thirty coins per pound, okay?"
"Take me to inspect the goods right away."
Su Changsheng gritted his teeth. It wasn't that he couldn't afford to waste time, but rather that it wasn't worth it.
He had already received a letter from home urging him to return, and that delaying things would be a huge loss. It was freezing cold here, much colder than Liuzhou City, and he was afraid he would get sick.
It's not worth it for such a bunch of lowly people.
Luo Laowu looked at Su Changsheng with a hint of joy in his eyes. Just when Su Changsheng thought he was about to agree, Luo Laowu suddenly said, "Second Master, I will never go to them without forty coins. Not only forty coins this year, but also ten coins every year thereafter!"
He perfectly embodied the concept of "taking an inch and then pushing it too far."
Su Changsheng felt disgusted by his appearance and cursed Luo Laowu's ancestors for eighteen generations in his heart!
He wanted to agree but was reluctant, because Luo Laowu's attitude clearly indicated that if he agreed too quickly, Luo would immediately take advantage of him.
Su Changsheng dared not agree so easily. He snorted coldly, "Luo Laowu, one should know when to stop. I'll think about your request again. You should also think about your situation. Who is your master after all?"
Su Changsheng turned and left again.
Luo Laowu's expression returned to calm as he looked at the door closing.
He has offended Su Changsheng to the point of no return; if nothing unexpected happens, he won't have anything to eat next.
Sure enough, for the next five days, no one brought Luo Laowu a single bite to eat.
Luo Laowu survived on the food he had hidden away, but he was so hungry that he was dizzy and lightheaded.
November 7th.
Su Changsheng had a table full of good food prepared and asked Luo Laowu to watch over it.
Luo Laowu swallowed hard and said, "Second Master, even if you want me to starve to death, you have to pay forty coins! Otherwise, I'd rather starve to death!"
He was talking, but his eyes were on the food.
Su Changsheng smiled and said, "Fine, you've got guts. You've really impressed me. I'll agree for your sake, but the price will remain at forty coins. If you don't agree, you can just die. I'm not doing this business with you!"
Luo Laowu looked at Su Changsheng with a fawning smile: "Then let's do it this way, Second Master, can I eat now?"
His eyes then turned to the food, filled with greed.
Su Changsheng nodded, and Luo Laowu pounced on the table and began to feast.
After he had eaten his fill, he was burping so badly he looked like he was about to throw up.
Luo Laowu patted his belly and said with a smile, "Second Master, let's go. I'll take you to inspect the goods!"
Su Changsheng watched Luo Laowu walk ahead with his hunched back, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
He has already made arrangements. After receiving the goods, he will have many people follow up to find out where they are from and get the seeds of the white flower.
Five coins isn't enough, is it? Then let them earn nothing at all.
They change locations every time they deliver goods, just like rats.
So Su Changsheng didn't find it strange that Luo Laowu led them up the mountain.
The mountain paths are difficult to traverse, and frost and ice can be seen on the higher peaks.
Luo Laowu walked faster and faster, leaving Su Changsheng and the others far behind. Suddenly, Luo Laowu laughed loudly, "Su Changsheng, you've been tricked by me! To tell you the truth, we sold the goods to someone else a long time ago, hahahaha!"
"After all these days, I've been playing you for fools, you stupid pig! You've finally met your match! Hahaha, I'm so happy!" Luo Laowu laughed as he ran into the woods.
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