Chapter 137 Complaint
With Xiao Yongyan's affirmation, Lin Xi felt that he might be able to make some money again from silk rice paper.
Xiao Yongyan now understood that his wife was a money-grubber who always thought about making money no matter what.
"Other people don't know the trick, so you can just create a unique brand for yourself. It would be best if you can print hidden patterns on the paper. If your craftsmanship is unrivaled in the world, all the money will follow you." Xiao Yongyan said.
This was the first time Lin Xi heard him say such words in so many days.
"If I make too much money in the future, will it attract the attention of the capital?" Lin Xi couldn't help but feel worried.
Xiao Yongyan himself was open-minded. "We each have an identity in front of us. They won't be able to find us for a while."
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Hang Qi had already prepared the goods. He even ignored his official duties and focused on preparing the bacon needed for this occasion.
Just when Hang Qi was doing the final inventory of the goods, the master came in from outside in a hurry, "Sir, it's not good, it's not good!"
Hang Qi frowned, "What's the big deal? You're so flustered. Do you look like a master?"
The master ignored Hang Qi's rebuke and reported the situation in a hurry, "The people we sent to keep an eye on Lin Ji sent back news that Lin Ji received a big order this time, and they are preparing the first batch of bacon."
Hang Qi felt that his advisor was simply outrageous. What was there to make a fuss about? Businessman has his own business, so why bother?
"Sir, the problem is not that simple. According to reliable information, the one who wants to buy her things is none other than the Bronze Sparrow Royal Family you mentioned." said the lawyer.
"What!" Hang Qi was shocked, "Are you sure?"
"How dare I talk nonsense about such a big thing? It's true. Our people heard with their own ears that the other party called themselves the Wang family of Tongque, and said that the fame of bacon has spread to the capital. Their Wang family is very optimistic about this business opportunity and must get the goods before the Wang family of Yulou." said the lawyer.
Linxi's bacon is indeed unique, so it is reasonable for the Tongque Wang family to make such a judgment.
"This is not good!"
Hang Qi immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. The bacon they were selling was clearly under the banner of Lin's, but in fact it was not.
When the Yulou Wang family gets the goods and compares them with the Tongque Wang family, they will immediately find the problem.
By then, he was afraid that not only would he not get any benefits, but he would also offend the Wang family for no reason.
"Are our goods about to be shipped?" Hang Qi asked.
The master also had a worried look on his face. "That's right. We just finished preparing the goods this morning. Now this has happened. What should we do?"
Before Hang Qi could find a solution, another official came to report.
"Sir, someone is beating a drum outside the hall!"
"Who is so tactless as to come and beat the drum at this time?" The lawyer frowned, looking quite unhappy.
The officer didn't understand why the master was so angry. He shrank back slightly and said truthfully, "The man said he bought fake bacon and threatened to sue Lin's Bacon."
Hang Qi was horrified. What he feared was coming true.
The lawyer was also very confused as to why all the bad luck happened to them.
"Well, you go out and think of a way. No matter what means you use, you must drive those people away." The lawyer ordered.
Hang Qi quickly stopped them. The Wang family of Yulou was someone he couldn't afford to offend, so how could he just send them away like that?
Once the situation is reported to the capital, he is afraid that there will be no hope for him to go back in this lifetime.
"Wait, let me think about what to do." Hang Qi paced back and forth in the study anxiously.
Just when they were anxious and helpless, another official came to report, "Sir, the woman from last time is here again, saying she wants to sue Lin's Meat Shop for counterfeiting her bacon."
Hang Qi felt like his head was about to explode. The Yulou Wang family had already made him overwhelmed, and now Lin Xi was getting involved. What he feared was bound to come true.
Lin Xi was a woman, but she didn't care what others thought. She kept beating the drum at the gate of the government office and shouting loudly.
"My Lord, I run a small business selling bacon to supplement my livelihood, but I never thought that there would be unscrupulous merchants counterfeiting my bacon. God knows, my Linji bacon is a secret recipe passed down from generation to generation, and it tastes salty and sweet, and is many times better than the fake ones. My Lord, you must make a decision for us!"
Lin Xi didn't care. She didn't care whether it was embarrassing or not. The sound of her shouting behind the door could be faintly heard in the back hall.
"Sir," the official who came to report the news couldn't stand it any longer, "If you don't go, our county government gate will be surrounded soon."
Lin Xi made a lot of noise, which immediately attracted many people to watch.
The other person did not enter the government territory, but was just at the door. Their yamen runners wanted to stop them, but as soon as they took a step forward, they were scolded by Lin Xi.
Almost no one could argue with Lin Xi, and they were all so angry that they couldn't say a word.
"Sir, please go and take a look." The bailiff said in an almost pleading tone.
Hang Qi had no choice but to change into official uniform and go to court.
Above the lobby.
This was not the first time that Lin Xi came here, and he was very familiar with every corner.
Seeing Hang Qi coming out, Lin Xi knelt down on the ground without any hesitation and began to tell his experience in tears.
In front of so many people, Hang Qi couldn't stop Lin Xi, so he could only say with a cold face, "Please stop for a moment. I will try my best to clear you of any injustice. Calm down."
Only then did Lin Xi come back to his senses from his immersed performance.
At this moment, in addition to Lin Xi, there were also the man in white from the Yulou Wang family and the man in green from the Tongque Wang family in the hall.
Hang Qi thought for a moment and said, "Although you are all beating the drum, it is not the same case and needs to be tried separately."
Separate trials? Lin Xi could see what Hang Qi was planning. He clearly wanted to exonerate himself and avoid confrontation between the parties.
"Sir, I just had a conversation with this elder brother. In the final analysis, we are all doing the same thing, that is, Linji Bacon is impersonating my Linji name and selling bacon." Lin Xi spoke in an orderly manner again, and there was no trace of the crying and shouting look he had just had.
Hang Qi frowned.
The man in blue said, "Sir, I think what this lady said makes sense. Although our reasons are different, they both point to the same thing, which is the sale of fake Lin's bacon. I think you can try these cases together."
The man in white stood aside and said sarcastically, "You guys at Yulou have always had a bad taste. You bought fake goods and promoted them as real ones. That's really bad."
The green-clothed man's face suddenly darkened, "What does my personal business have to do with my Yulou!"
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, Hang Qi had a headache and hurriedly stopped them, saying, "You two, please be patient. I will handle this matter impartially."
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