Chapter 377: Unacceptable Means
Ye Beixiu originally wanted to go to the yamen to find Zhang Wei and Liu Qiang to reminisce about the past, but not long after he walked out, he ran into Manager Wan of Manfu Restaurant.
When Manager Wan saw Ye Beixiu, he was so enthusiastic that he insisted on taking him to the restaurant for tea.
Ye Beixiu opened his mouth several times but couldn't bear to refuse Manager Wan's enthusiasm, so he had to follow him to the restaurant.
Passing by the Xiucai Embroidery Workshop, Ye Beixiu was surrounded by several heavily made-up women. "Sir, we have new fabrics in our workshop. Would you like to take some home for your wife?"
"Sir, we not only have new fabrics, but also new patterns for embroidery. If you take them home, your wife will surely like them."
"Sir, the things in our shop are not only liked by your wife, but also by your lover."
After saying that, several women covered their mouths and laughed to themselves.
Shopkeeper Wan shooed them away with his hands and said with disdain, "This Liu Hong is getting even more outrageous. How did his good business end up like this?"
Ye Beixiu frowned, not daring to stop for a moment, and walked forward quickly.
"Manager Wan, are you familiar with the owner of this Xiucai Embroidery Shop?"
"Yes, Liu Hong is a well-known rich man in our town, everyone knows him! But..."
Shopkeeper Wan looked around and saw that there was no one else around them, so he lowered his voice and said, "Brother Ye, we have known each other for many years, so I will tell you the truth!
Nowadays, Liu Hong is just a piece of shit, not as good as your brother and his wife! "
Ye Beixiu said modestly, "Manager Wan, thank you for the compliment."
"No, Brother Ye, you know me well. I won't flatter you just because you've passed the Wu Xiucai exam.
You are not often in the town, so you may not know that Liu Hong is not a good person.
Your wife didn't tell you that his Xiucai Embroidery Workshop has taken away a lot of your Shengxia Embroidery Workshop's business."
Ye Beixiu shook his head nervously, "My wife never talks to me about her business matters!
"Manager Wan, can you tell me what's going on? Maybe I can help my wife."
Seeing Ye Beixiu so nervous, Shopkeeper Wan knew that he had said too much, so he quickly tried to persuade Ye Beixiu, "In fact, what Liu Hong did were all shameful things. As a businessman, his success would not last long.
Brother Ye, you don't have to worry.
Your wife didn't tell you, perhaps because you were busy taking the military exams and she didn't want to distract you!"
The more Shopkeeper Wan said this, the more worried Ye Beixiu became. "Shopkeeper Wan, I'm lucky to have met you today. Please help me explain how the owner of the Xiucai Embroidery Workshop stole my business."
Seeing Ye Beixiu's concern, Shopkeeper Wan sighed and said, "Forget it. Who told me to be so nosy? Besides, we've known each other for many years. What's more, your wife is my benefactor in business."
When Zhang Juexia was mentioned, Manager Wan instantly became delighted.
Because his restaurant constantly introduces new dishes, business has always been booming.
In addition to the new fried chicken business, the restaurant's takeout business was also boosted.
Then, Shopkeeper Wan turned around and pointed at the women who were strutting around on the street, "Brother Ye, look at those women dressed up so flamboyantly. They're soliciting customers on the street like this. Are they just passing customers? Those who don't have enough concentration will be intercepted by them and taken back to their shops."
Ye Beixiu's brows remained furrowed, "Manager Wan, to be honest, their way of soliciting customers is really unacceptable.
If my wife saw this, I don’t think she would learn these tricks.”
"That's why I said Liu Hong's methods are not worthy of being mentioned! Who would do business like this in a serious manner?
Also, our town is well connected, and some merchants who travel around like to stay at Fulin Inn.
Liu Hong went to Fulin Inn to find these businessmen and drank with them.
Some deals are done over the wine table.
I heard that some merchants had already placed orders for goods from your Shengxia Embroidery Workshop, but he snatched them away at a low price."
"That's outrageous! I'm going to argue with him right now."
Shopkeeper Wan quickly grabbed Ye Beixiu and said, "Brother Ye, why are you so angry? He's taking your business away, and he might not even make any money!"
"Who would do a business that doesn't make money?"
Shopkeeper Wan laughed, "Brother Ye, that's what Liu Hong did. You don't know, but I'm also eager for him to make some money quickly and pay off the money he owes to my restaurant."
But every time I asked him for money, he would ask me to keep a record of it, saying that he would pay me when he had the money."
"This is a scoundrel! He ate without paying the bill and has to wait until he has money to pay."
"But I heard that his shop hasn't paid its employees for a long time, and that his wife secretly paid the rent with grain.
So, Brother Ye, you have to be patient. I don’t think his shop will last much longer.”
"But he's so annoying, I can't stand it."
Shopkeeper Wan thought of something else, "Brother Ye, now that you mention it, it reminds me, is there any grudge between your family and Liu Hong's family?"
Ye Beixiu shook his head. "How could that be? My wife and I are both honest people. We won't make enemies with others."
"That's really strange. Liu Hong's actions make it seem to outsiders that he's angry with you."
"That's impossible!"
Although Ye Beixiu was puzzled, he also felt that what Manager Wan said made sense.
As soon as their shop opened, Liu Hong found fault with them everywhere, and even brought people to smash their shop and was thrown into jail.
Thinking of this, Ye Beixiu finally understood.
It turned out that they had a grudge against each other a long time ago.
"Manager Wan, we've said everything we needed to say. I have other things to do. When I'm free someday, I'll definitely have tea with you."
Shopkeeper Wan wanted to reach out and pull Ye Beixiu, but his legs were not as fast as Ye Beixiu's. He could only look at Ye Beixiu's back and said loudly, "How about you and your wife come to the restaurant for lunch at noon?"
Ye Beixiu didn't even turn his head, "No, Manager Wan, I appreciate your kindness."
Ye Beixiu did not hesitate this time and went straight to the yamen to find Zhang Wei and Liu Qiang.
He felt that since the two of them had been walking around the town all year round, if he asked them about some things, they would definitely know.
Although Zhang Wei and Liu Qiang were a little surprised to see Ye Beixiu, they still happily welcomed him into the yamen.
Wang Ming was also in the yamen at this time.
When Liu Qiang told him that Ye Beixiu had arrived, he immediately ran to talk to Ye Beixiu.
"Liu Qiang, stop wasting time and go to Manfu Restaurant to book a table. Let's have a drink with Mr. Ye."
Liu Qiang agreed with a smile, and before leaving, he winked at Ye Beixiu, meaning that we all benefited from you.
Why would Ye Beixiu stay for dinner for no reason? He quickly stopped Liu Qiang...
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