Jing Zhe woke up too late, and when he went outside, it was already close to noon.
After saying goodbye to Lu Li, he prepared to descend the mountain.
Lu Li stared at his back for a long time.
"What, you're reluctant to part with it?"
At this moment, a beautiful woman dressed in a dark blue training uniform with the character "Kun" embroidered in gold thread on her chest walked out carrying a sword.
The woman possessed a subtle air of chivalry and was exceptionally beautiful; she held her own against Lu Li when standing next to him.
"Yes, I'm reluctant to part with it."
Lu Li showed no embarrassment whatsoever, appearing completely at ease.
"Are you willing to do that?"
At the same time, he turned his head and asked.
The chivalrous woman shook her head and remained silent, pursing her lips.
"How about it? Don't you recognize me anymore?"
"Yes, that mischievousness from when I was a kid is still there, it feels so familiar!"
The chivalrous woman grinned.
"So, what's your decision?"
After Lu Li finished speaking, the female knight-errant glanced at her and said, "Big sister's kung fu is not much weaker than mine. If you could teach me, would you need to beg me?"
Lu Li smiled and shook her head: "Actually, I was just worried about him, but now that I think about it, it seems a bit unnecessary."
The chivalrous woman nodded: "Yes, I've been secretly observing him these past few days, and his abilities are much better than I imagined. He's capable enough to protect himself. I'll go to Jingzhou to see him after I've finished dealing with matters within the sect."
"Are you going out again?"
"Yes, how could I refuse matters concerning the sect?"
After the chivalrous woman finished speaking, she asked, "Elder sister, your parents never told him your identity before they passed away. Do you harbor any resentment?"
"How could that be? I know my parents are only doing this for my own good."
After saying this, a resolute look appeared on Lu Li's face: "The day I return to Jingzhou will be the day I take my revenge!"
...
In the past, Qingliang Yiyi would have been deserted and closed by this time of year, but when Jing Zhe returned to the store, it was still packed with people and bustling with activity.
"Shopkeeper, why can't we buy anything today?"
"Can't we just pretend to be lovers of farts?"
"Exactly, at worst I'll just pay for a mid-level upgrade for love of farts!"
"Make way, everyone! I'm just pretending to be a high-class customer, sell it to me first!"
"..."
Amidst the commotion and noise of the crowd, the man with the large face waved apologetically to everyone, then stepped forward and said with a smile, "I understand everyone's feelings, but we can't recharge this 'Wei Ai Pi' product anymore. As for popsicles, apart from the original Wei Ai Pi customers, no one else can buy them for the time being!"
"..."
Everyone had expected him to offer some solution, but instead he spouted such nonsense, which enraged them.
"You understand? You understand my ass!"
"Why can the old-style 'love farts' buy things, but our newly established 'love farts' can't?"
"Let me tell you, this is discrimination! Be careful not to anger me, or I'll smash your signboard!"
"Are you trying to ruin our reputation?"
At this moment, a tall, burly, and simple-minded man walked out expressionlessly and went straight to the person who was speaking. The oppressive feeling brought by his strong body suddenly arrived.
"You...you...don't think we're afraid of you just because you're tall and strong! Let me tell you, I'm not alone, we are all..."
He wanted to gather a few people to bolster his courage, but when he turned around, he was embarrassed to find that the people who had just been criticizing the "Cool Summer" drink with him had consciously taken a few steps back and kept some distance from him.
The man felt bitter and uttered a harsh remark: "Hmph, we'll see!"
After saying that, he slunk away.
The crowd outside looked at each other, but refused to leave.
The business that brought a cool summer is gradually coming to an end.
Since the news was released last night, all the customers who had topped up their accounts for Aipi rushed over this morning and exchanged all their remaining payments for popsicles.
They were naturally happy to do so. Normally there might be a limit to how much they could buy, but today they could use all their savings to buy popsicles. Especially those mid-level fans who recharged ten taels of silver could buy nearly a hundred at once, take them home and put them in small ice cellars made of porcelain jars, and take them out whenever they wanted. Wasn't that wonderful?
Jing Zhe watched from afar and nodded.
These rough men usually do nothing but robbing and extorting money, but I never expected them to be so good at business. Once he gets to Jingzhou, he can hand them over some other businesses, and I think they'll do a good job of it.
"Young master."
As Jing Zhe was deep in thought, someone suddenly patted him on the back.
Looking back, it was Chen Mo.
She looked at him with a gentle smile and asked, "Now that you've settled all the outstanding payments for 'Love Butt,' are you going to sell 'Cool Summer' next?"
Jing Zhe bowed to her, saying, "Miss Chen is indeed incredibly insightful!"
Chen Mo grinned and chuckled, "So, is Young Master planning to go to Jingzhou?"
"Yes... that's right."
Jing Zhe thought about it and did not hide anything.
Before Chen Mo could react, Guizhi jumped up excitedly.
She dreams of returning to Jingzhou, fearing that staying away for too long might lead to unforeseen problems. Hearing this, she was naturally pleased.
Jing Zhe glanced at Gui Zhi a few more times, then said to Chen Mo, "Miss Chen, if you have nothing else to do, you should go home early. Look how anxious your maid is!"
Chen Mo glared at Gui Zhi, but the smile on his face grew wider and lingered for a long time.
...
"Make way! Make way!"
Jing Zhe was talking to Chen Mo when a furious shout suddenly rang out.
Turning his head, he saw four or five constables already outside the gate of Qingliang Yixia. Upon seeing this, Jing Zhe frowned: They've arrived so quickly? Has it already been blown up?
Then he walked towards the door.
"Sir, what brings you here again today?"
Jing Zhe smiled, then instructed Hanhan, "The officials are here. Why don't you hurry up and go to the backyard to get them some popsicles to cool them off?"
The leader was the same lean constable from last time. Before the simpleton even set off, he waved his hand and frowned, saying, "Don't bother with these empty platitudes, or I'll accuse you of bribing officials!"
"..."
It seems this is going to be a tricky situation!
Jing Zhe squinted, remaining silent and waiting for what was to come.
The lean constable was seething with anger.
Last time, he took it upon himself to ask Jing Zhe for twenty taels of silver, but then only gave Lin Tong ten taels. He and his brothers took the remaining ten taels to the Drunken Dream Pavilion to drink and have fun.
They thought they had done something foolproof and no one would know, but no sooner had they left than Jing Zhe posted a notice listing the amount of tax they had collected.
Lin Tong never contacted him again about this matter, and Lin Wenyao naturally wouldn't either. But he was even more afraid that Lin Wenyao wouldn't contact him. He had been running into obstacles everywhere he went in the government office recently, and he believed that it was definitely related to this matter!
He naturally didn't give Jing Zhe, the instigator, a friendly look!
"We're here today to collect business tax!"
————
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
