"According to the rules, we should first report this to the county government and hand it over to the authorities. The business of the merchant is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue. Once the county government reports this to the Ministry of Revenue, someone will go and investigate."
"That's not right. The Jisheng Bookstore was founded by the nephew of the Minister of Revenue. If we report it to the Ministry of Revenue, it will just end up in nothing."
Lou Jing also said: "If I could report it to the authorities, I wouldn't have to worry about it, but I can't. That's why I came to ask you. You are in this business, so you can give your uncle Yuan some advice."
Lou Yunchun said, "Then let's do as the woman says and try to get the money back first."
Yuan Zuzhi asked, "What happens after we get the money back?"
"Since they are forging products, they won't just be forging one person. As long as we have more evidence to prove that they are forging and selling counterfeit goods, we will directly come to the Dali Temple to submit a complaint."
"But didn't you say that the business is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue? Wouldn't it be an overreach to file a complaint directly with the Dali Temple?"
"Who said you want to sue the company?" Lou Yunchun's eyes turned cold and he said shockingly, "Just sue the Minister of Revenue."
Everyone was stunned, and then Du Hui exclaimed, "Brilliant! Since the bookstore has the Ministry of Revenue's support, why don't we just jointly sue the Ministry? With the Dali Temple involved, why should we be afraid of him, a mere Minister of Revenue?"
Li Tongxue also said happily: "That's right, with Yunchun in charge of the Dali Temple, we are sure to win!"
"Just don't let word get out before you file a complaint with the Dali Temple. When you return the book and refund, try to keep the deed as proof, and keep a low profile." Lou Yunchun paused, then continued, "Especially, don't let on that she discovered the adulteration."
Otherwise, the young lady’s bookstore would not be able to continue operating.
"The contract is easy. Just write a copy of the original handwriting, and then, after returning it, feign anger and tear it up in front of them. They'll be guilty and won't investigate further." Yuan Zuzhi bowed to the others and pleaded, "As for Madam Xu, please keep it a secret. This matter is all thanks to her, and we shouldn't bring her into this."
Everyone agreed.
Speaking of Xu Jiang, Lou Jing praised her heartfeltly, "Speaking of which, this Lady Xu is truly a wonderful person. She's courageous, insightful, honest, and insightful. We haven't seen anyone like her in years. Few men, let alone women, can compare to her. Listen to her discussion of business; her insights are so thorough and her analysis so sharp. Who here can compare?"
"That's not all, she also has a lot of skills. She can mount paintings beautifully and cook delicious dishes. You don't even know where her bizarre ways of eating come from." Du Hui rubbed his belly and said proudly, "I was the first to discover such a wonderful person and introduce her to you. Why don't you thank me now!"
Li Tongxue retorted, "Such a wonderful person doesn't need Brother Du's introduction. It's only a matter of time before he becomes famous in the capital."
Lou Yunchun asked, "Is she married?"
Du Hui said, "Married? It doesn't look like that. If they were married, why haven't I seen her husband yet?"
Li Tongxue contradicted him, "Perhaps they have already been married, but they are separated from their husband."
Yuan Zuzhi thought of Hu Xu, "If they hadn't gotten married, she would have been a good match for that young man."
Lou Jing stared at his son and asked, "Zhaoyue, why are you asking whether Madam Xu is married?"
Everyone then realized that it was Lou Yunchun who asked this question, and they all looked at him immediately.
Lou Yunchun had a stern face and replied dryly, "Just asking."
Lou Jing's eyelids drooped as he stared at his son, trying to find some clues from his face, but his son had a face that looked like he was asking for a debt, and after looking at him for a long time, he only saw a hint of impatience.
Lou Yunchun's face turned red when he was looked at. He stood up quickly, said "Excuse me" and strode towards the door.
Du Hui patted Lou Jing's shoulder and said, "Brother Lou, your Yunchun is not interested in Madam Xu, right?"
"But they haven't seen it." Lou Jing thought it was unlikely.
Li Tongxue continued, "Li Niang and Liu Sheng have never met before, but haven't they been friends for a long time?"
"The more you talk, the more outrageous it gets." Lou Jing was speechless.
"Not a good match." Yuan Zuzhi imagined the two of them in his mind and waved his hands repeatedly. "One is cold as ice, the other is smooth and versatile. Just think about it, they don't match."
Hearing him say that, Lou Jing raised his eyebrows, "How can they not be compatible? Aren't they just complementary?"
Du Hui also said: "I also feel that they are not a good match. If we talk about a good match, the gentle young man today is a good match."
Li Tongxue nodded upon hearing this.
"That young man is so delicate and weak, what's so good about him?" Lou Jing compared his son to him and still felt that his son was prettier. Thinking of Xu Jiang again, he thought that if such a woman could really marry his son, it would be a blessing.
The premise is that this heartless person has this
Never mind, there is no clue at all, maybe they are just overthinking it.
After the banquet to express gratitude for the book, the weather became colder and the snow fell heavier. Xu Jiang told Hu Xu not to come on snowy days, and Hu Xu agreed.
Firstly, it is indeed difficult to travel in snowy days, and secondly, it is the end of the year and the family needs help.
But as long as it didn't snow, he would appear in the bookstore on time, sweeping, annotating, painting, and copying books. Sometimes he would also sit and discuss things with Xu Jiang.
It was snowing heavily again that day, so Hu Xu didn't come. Xu Jiang was the only one in the bookshop. She sat by the fire, drinking wine and flipping through a romance book, but her mind wasn't on the book at all. She looked out at the snowy sky and earth outside, feeling a sudden sense of desolation.
This is her first winter in the capital. There will be a second and a third winter in the future, but she doesn’t know whether she will live there until old age.
She likes the bustling capital and only hopes she can stay longer.
With the fire burning brightly and a few glasses of wine in her mouth, Xu Jiang felt a little dizzy. She closed her eyes and pretended to doze off, and fell asleep unknowingly.
Half asleep and half awake, she seemed to hear someone walking on the snow. The footsteps came from far away and finally stopped in front of her.
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