"This saw-mouthed gourd's ability to talk about other things has really improved; he really showed off his power today."
"Those strawberries are indeed a rare item, just as Zhang said. The servants searched the entire Huichun area but made no progress. However, they did find some clues about that Zhang family member."
"Do you remember a few days ago, those playboys who were on good terms with the Zhang family all sent their servants to the West Market to buy some potted plants?"
"Could it be..."
"Whether it is or not, a simple investigation will tell."
"Ha, rare things, but even if they are rare, they are nothing compared to money."
It seems they found a way to compensate elsewhere. Although the frustrated noble ladies were not pleased when they returned, they all mustered their strength to send their servants to investigate, determined to turn the tables.
As dawn broke, Lin Zhaozhao got up early to prepare for the opening. She had just finished washing up when she heard a commotion at the door.
Lin Fusheng and Li Xiujuan were surrounded by maids and servants, who treated them with a rather condescending attitude.
"Is this your shop selling potted strawberry plants?"
"I want all your strawberry plants. I'll deliver them right now. Money is no object."
"Hurry up, or you'll be in trouble with this important person. Can you afford to take responsibility?"
The crowd was chattering away, leaving Li Xiujuan and Lin Fusheng feeling completely overwhelmed. If they were both inexperienced and had been coaxed and frightened like this, they would probably have been terrified. But Li Xiujuan had been through a lot, and she wasn't easily frightened.
She wasn't going to tolerate their arrogance when they needed her help. With a shout and a push, the people who had been looking down on her instinctively made way for her. Li Xiujuan and Lin Fusheng walked towards the dock without looking back.
The servants were dumbfounded. When someone behind them realized what had happened, they were all furious and embarrassed. They had actually been frightened by a commoner.
"What the hell? Is this how you do business?"
"With this kind of business, it's bound to go bankrupt sooner or later."
"If it weren't for that rare item, who would come to this run-down place?"
The murmurs reached Lin Zhaozhao's ears without missing a single word. She smiled, her smile so sweet it was almost intoxicating. Meimei, who had been watching the spectacle, drooped her tail and shrank back at the sight.
"Are you here to buy potted plants?" The door opened, and a woman in a red outfit appeared. Her fox-like eyes were slightly upturned, and her gentle demeanor was like a spring breeze, calming one's restless mind and making one's voice soft.
"Does Madam have any more strawberry plants at home? We came after hearing the news and wanted to buy some to take a look at." The servant was so captivated by Lin Zhaozhao's beauty that he spoke softly.
"Yes, but there's only one available for sale." Lin Zhaozhao lowered her brows slightly, her expression apologetic. "With so many of you, it might not be enough to go around."
Upon hearing this, everyone became anxious.
"Young lady, my master is willing to pay fifty taels to buy it."
"Seventy taels."
"One hundred taels."
The price soared, deterring others from buying. Lin Zhaozhao smiled and looked around, "Then pay this young man. After you pay, I will send someone to deliver it to your residence."
"Can I pay after delivery?"
"That won't do. If I go back on my word, I'll have made a wasted trip. Besides, I spent a hundred taels to buy a potted plant. Can you really honor that promise?" Lin Zhaozhao subtly exposed the pretense. The servant who had been demanding a high price changed his expression, his eyes becoming unfathomable.
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