Actually, there used to be several beef vendors in this market, but they all eventually left.
This left only the bald man, who had always been an accomplice to evil, and most of the customers who came to buy beef were cheated by him.
But this man would resort to violence at the slightest provocation, and the other vendors basically ignored him, much less sold the same things as him, for fear of ending up like the beef sellers, and were forced to leave.
Nanzhi took a step back, her voice rising several decibels:
"Uncle, this is practically forcing me to buy something. I've already said I don't want it anymore."
The bald man's eyes held a hint of hostility as he glared fiercely at Nan Zhi. "Forty-three, you've wasted my time and service. You have to buy it."
Nanzhi: "......"
She glanced around; everyone had an expression of indifference, some frowned but said nothing.
Nan Zhi realized that this was a repeat offender.
Seeing the bald man's arrogance, Shen Xingmian's eyes flashed with coldness. Just as he was about to take a step forward, Nan Zhi pulled him back and shook her head at him.
Then he looked at the bald man and said with a smile:
"If it's cheaper, I'll buy it."
Baldy also wanted to settle things peacefully, so of course he wouldn't continue to pester him. "Forty."
At that time, the normal price of beef was thirty-eight, but he only asked for one yuan more.
Nan Zhi's eyes flashed. She gave him a chance, but he still wanted more. He really didn't know how to repent.
"Thirty, take it or leave it."
Nan Zhi tossed her hair, her tone indifferent.
The bald man was taken aback at first, then gritted his teeth and looked at Nan Zhi, "You're playing me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out his hand towards Nanzhi.
With a "thud," the bald man fell backward, flying through the air and landing on the ground.
Nanzhi, who was just getting ready to fight: "..."
She turned to look at Shen Xingmian beside her. He was holding two bags of fresh vegetables steadily in his hands, standing there expressionless, as if he wasn't the one who had just kicked someone.
The bald man clearly hadn't expected to run into someone like this today; he looked like a pretty boy, but he was ruthless when it came to fighting.
He coughed twice, clutching his chest.
Nan Zhi looked around at the stares and coughed twice, feeling slightly embarrassed.
Are you selling or not?
The bald man glared at Nan Zhi, about to say something, when Shen Xingmian's cold words reached his ears.
"thirty."
Bald man: "......."
He glanced at Shen Xingmian, stood up, and addressed the two of them:
"How many do you want?"
He memorized the two men's faces. This was the first time he had been turned down and humiliated. This man was skilled, and he would definitely teach this woman a lesson when he found an opportunity.
In the end, Nanzhi took three catties of beef and paid ninety yuan, not even giving the bald man a penny more.
Satisfied, I took the beef and went on to buy chicken and fish at the market, completely unaffected.
Seeing that the bald man's attempt to steal a chicken had backfired, those people dared not ask for the exorbitant price. Nanzhi also did not stay with Shen Xingmian any longer; after buying the things, she went straight home.
Unbeknownst to the two, after they left, the Gu family butler, who was not far away, stared in the direction they had gone for a long time, pondering whether or not to tell the family head about it.
......
The materials that were taken back were mostly prepared by Shen Xingmian, while Nanzhi was only responsible for assisting with tasks such as washing vegetables.
In the afternoon, Hu Lai arrived first. "Nan Zhi, it's such a surprise that you're treating us to hot pot."
Nanzhi glanced at him. "You were just incidental."
Hu Lai: "..." He shouldn't have been so rude.
Shen Xingmian was a very good cook. Only Nan Zhi had ever eaten his cooking, while Hu Lai was seeing Shen Xingmian busy in the kitchen for the first time.
It completely overturned his perception. This woman, wearing an apron, had lost her sharp and decisive demeanor at the company and instead exuded a down-to-earth charm.
Hu Lai's jaw almost dropped.
"Old Shen, do you... know how to cook?"
His words were full of suspicion. Shen Xingmian paused, holding the knife, and then turned around to see Hu Lai leaning against the door frame.
He smirked, "You don't have to eat it."
Hu Lai: "......."
Nan Zhi reached out and patted Hu Lai on the shoulder, raising an eyebrow and smiling:
"If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
Hu Lai: "..." He shouldn't have come so early.
Before long, Lian Jin arrived with Qin Xi'er and Lin Youyou. Hu Lai felt that he had found his team and started his talkative mode.
Shen Xingmian processed the marinated meat, and the ingredients were now ready.
The dishes had already been placed on the restaurant table, and Shen Xingmian was in charge of making the hot pot.
Hu Lai nudged Lian Jin and asked in a low voice:
Did you know that Lao Shen can cook?
Lian Jin glanced at him indifferently. "Isn't this simple? Why are you so surprised?"
Hu Lai was puzzled, and then spoke:
"Of course, this is Old Shen, can you imagine?"
Lian Jin was already used to Hu Lai's exaggerated reaction, so he ignored him and went to the kitchen to see if there was anything he could help with.
Seeing his actions, Nanzhi once again felt that Lian Jin was truly a good man.
Seeing that Lian Jin had left, Hu Lai decided to chat with Lin Youyou and Qin Xier.
Upon first glance at Qin Xier's attire, Hu Lai exclaimed in astonishment:
"Qin Xier, are you here for a blind date? Why are you dressed so brightly?"
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