Qiu Rong remained silent. She knew that the lady was willing to keep Situ Sheng because she valued his ability to settle accounts.
Although he tended to be indifferent to the shop assistants, he was very attentive when serving customers.
"By the way, Situ Sheng didn't come back with you?"
Gu Qing looked around. Usually, whenever he came to the shop, Situ Sheng would appear in front of him for various reasons.
She discovered this early on and knew that he wanted to perform well and continue to stay in Jiaolan.
But today he was unusually absent, which was a bit strange.
Qiu Rong told his wife that Situ Sheng ordered five bowls of porridge at the porridge shop.
Gu Qing was not surprised, she just responded lightly, then she remembered something, turned around and left Jiao Lan, and hurriedly got into the carriage.
"Madam, take care." The servants respectfully watched the Chen Mansion's carriage leave.
Inside the car.
Gu Qing said seriously, "Let's go to the dock."
Cuiping hesitated.
The wind is strong at the dock, and it is the time when fishing boats are unloading, so the air is very fishy. What is the madam doing in such a place?
"Madam, you didn't bring your cloak, I'm afraid you'll catch a cold. If it's nothing urgent, I'll go for you."
Cuiping said sincerely.
Gu Qing shook his head, slightly lifted the curtain and carefully observed the pedestrians on the street. He didn't know what he was thinking, but his tone was serious and stern: "Go to the dock."
Liu hasn't been heard from for several days. Can she really let go of Hong Xiao's death?
That's not her style.
Gu Qing waited for several days until Liu's behavior finally became abnormal.
But when she heard from the porridge shop owner that Situ Sheng left with a man and went all the way to Nanqiao, her face became even gloomier and she no longer had the joy she had before.
"Miss, I didn't expect that after the tide receded this morning, there was actually a bridge hole under the South Bridge. Do you really want to go there?"
Cuiping looked at the moss-covered stones in the shallow river that connected to the entrance of the bridge, with a troubled look on her face.
"Cui Ping, wait for me here."
Gu Qing lifted the hem of her skirt and stepped on it steadily.
Cuiping wanted to say something, but suddenly she saw Gu Qing turn around and gesture to her to keep quiet.
She covered her mouth and nodded hurriedly.
"How did Hong Xiao die?!"
Just as Gu Qing reached the entrance of the bridge, he heard a familiar voice coming from inside.
The stones under my feet were smooth, and the cold lake water splashed on the hem of my skirt from time to time, wetting my shoes and socks.
Gu Qing endured the coldness under his feet and listened carefully to the conversation between the two people in the bridge tunnel.
But after the loud voice just now, the sound inside became much softer.
Situ Sheng's serious tone fell heavily into her ears: "How could I possibly betray you? I'm still thinking about your money. Just wait, I will make Jiao Lan go bankrupt."
On the opposite side, Cuiping looked anxious and wandered around, fearing that she would be seen by some noble she knew and would make up rumors about her wife.
"lady!"
Cuiping lowered her voice to the lowest level and gestured to Gu Qing, "Someone is coming!"
“Someone’s coming!”
Gu Qing couldn't hear what she said clearly, but she could guess what she meant from her expression and movements. She turned around and took a cold look at the unfathomable bridge hole, then walked back carefully, holding up the hem of her skirt.
It was not until he stepped on the soft grass that Gu Qing's complexion recovered a little.
Cuiping could sense something was wrong with her and looked towards the bridge hole curiously, "Madam, did you see anything?"
"Is Situ Sheng in this cave?"
Gu Qing did not answer. She was still thinking about Situ Sheng's words.
Although he and Liu vowed to bankrupt Jiaolan, he did not tell Liu about his specific plan.
As if to perfunctorily appease Liu...
What on earth is this kid thinking about?
Liu was no pushover, having taken several lives. Killing a helpless beggar like him was as easy as crushing an ant.
However, the only thing she could be sure of was that Situ Sheng and the Liu family still had contact.
Based on this alone, Gu Qing's trust in Situ Sheng decreased a little, and the last bit of sympathy also disappeared.
Cui Ping, always quick-witted, saw something in her expression and said cautiously, "Madam, if Situ Sheng is inside, or if there are others, should we tell the shop assistant?"
"Need not."
Gu Qing came back to his senses and suddenly spoke, his tone so cold and shocking that Cuiping couldn't help but shiver.
"Yes, ma'am."
Cuiping felt unhappy.
Today, all because of Situ Sheng, Madam’s shoes and socks got wet and her mood got a lot worse.
But since the Madam didn't completely trust Situ Sheng, why did she keep her in Jiaolan? And even gave him such an important job as the accountant?
Cuiping couldn't figure it out, and didn't dare to guess what the lady was thinking. She quickly helped her get into the carriage and changed her into new shoes and socks.
The other side.
It was dark inside the bridge tunnel, with only a tinderbox emitting a faint light.
Situ Sheng lowered his head, pretending to be cautious: "Hong Xiao was too reckless, so she was discovered by Gu Qing. As for how she died, I don't know either."
"You really don't know?"
Liu moved closer, and the thin Situ Sheng looked like an ant in his eyes.
Situ Sheng bent his waist even lower: "Seriously, Madam, why would I lie to you?"
"Jiaolan has only been open for a short time, and Gu Qing has put a lot of thought into it. Many of the employees were transferred from Chen Zhizhou. We shouldn't be too eager for quick success."
A hint of contempt and ridicule flashed in Situ Sheng's eyes.
Aunt Liu did not understand the meaning of his words, and could not see the emotions hidden in his eyes in the dim light.
Thinking only that this boy was still useful to him, he said coldly: "You'd better remember what you said to me."
"If not, not only will you not get the money, you will also lose your life!"
Situ Sheng nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Liu's words, and his weakness made people look down on him.
"Put your mind at ease. Jiao Lan is going to release a new rouge soon. This rouge is extremely effective. When you apply it, your face will be as rosy as a peach blossom and your skin will be as smooth as cream. Gu Qing spent a lot of effort to develop this rouge!"
After a while, Situ Sheng finally said something useful.
Upon hearing this, Liu's expression softened a bit: "This is useful news."
"Since this rouge is so effective, it will surely be popular in the capital." Liu's expression and words revealed a sour taste.
What she hated most was Gu Qinghao.
Seeing her emotional, Situ Sheng added fuel to the fire, "That's inevitable. Now many wealthy ladies have become Jiao Lan's regular customers."
At this point, Liu's expression suddenly turned sinister, and she said viciously, "Find a way to destroy her business. On the day the new rouge goes on sale, I'll find someone to work with you."
"Who?"
Situ Sheng raised his eyes, quickly glanced at Liu, and then lowered his head again.
"I'll let you know when the time comes. Just keep me informed."
Liu stared at Situ Sheng, not treating him as a human being at all. She frowned in disgust and said, "You stink so much! You still smell like a beggar."
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