Liu Yuanliang was absolutely furious.
When I arrived yesterday, there were no luminous pearls in the account book at all.
Just yesterday, not long after Zhang Hong returned from selling the luminous pearl, Liu Yuanliang came to collect the debt.
It was originally scheduled for once a month, but that day he personally witnessed Zhang Hong sell the antiques in the shop for more than two thousand taels.
The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I felt, so I decided to collect the debt ahead of schedule.
Zhang Hong was also relieved yesterday, thankful that he had acted without hesitation, otherwise he would have been exposed last night.
He happened to be having dinner with a friend today when he overheard the couple next door talking.
It is said that yesterday, Zhang, the manager of Liu Family Antiques, sold a luminous pearl on the black market for a total of five thousand taels.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yuanliang's friend realized that the antiques belonging to the Liu family were Liu Yuanliang's.
He immediately inquired about the matter, and his friend never expected that Liu Yuanliang's shop would have such a treasure.
On any other day, Liu Yuanliang would have definitely invited his friends to enjoy the performance.
This time it's a bit unusual.
Immediately, Liu Yuanliang lost face, made up an excuse to brush off his friend, and hurriedly came to the antique shop to see what was going on.
Unexpectedly, without him even asking, a guest took the initiative to tell him what had happened.
Zhou Yang turned pale with fright when he heard Liu Yuanliang shout that.
"Boss, what are you saying? I don't understand!"
For now, we can only stall for time and wait for Manager Liu to come up so we can see how he can exonerate himself.
However, with Manager Liu heartbroken in the cellar, Liu Yuanliang was certain he wouldn't leave until he saw Zhang Hong.
It seems we've reached a dead end today!
He then gestured with his eyes for Gu Lili to leave quickly, but Gu Lili blinked and showed no intention of leaving.
We haven't finished watching the show yet, how can we leave?
Seeing Gu Lili's indifferent and even gloating expression, Zhou Yang glared at her fiercely. This girl is going to kill him!
He never imagined that the god of wealth who gave him money yesterday would become the executioner today.
Because the real show is about to begin!
But this waiter dared to glare at me, so I'll make you suffer more later.
Liu Yuanliang glanced at Gu Lili, and then refrained from smashing the teacup beside him.
Gu Lili was also disguised today, and Liu Yuanliang did not recognize her.
"Where did Zhang Hong go? Tell me the truth!" Liu Yuanliang slammed his fist on the table and roared.
Zhou Yang glanced at the counter subconsciously, then quickly looked away, shaking his head repeatedly.
"When Manager Zhang left, he did not tell Xiao where he was going."
If they were to confess truthfully, it would be adding insult to injury.
Both he and Manager Zhang received their monthly stipends from Liu Yuanliang. If their actions were exposed, they would be finished.
Looking at the atmosphere in the room, Gu Lili couldn't help but burst into laughter inside.
But she didn't show it on her face, and pretended to lift her foot to leave.
"Since Manager Zhang isn't here, I'll be leaving now."
Liu Yuanliang quickly stopped Gu Lili, preventing her from leaving.
"Young lady, please stay and be a witness!"
If Gu Lili leaves, there will be no evidence.
The most likely outcome then will be that Zhang Hong and Zhou Yang will be driven away.
Zhang Hong embezzled several thousand taels of silver, so how could Liu Yuanliang let him leave so easily?
Gu Lili pretended to be in a difficult position and said, "I'm in a hurry to sell my luminous pearl, so I'm afraid I can't help you."
Liu Yuanliang remembered that the couple in the restaurant had mentioned that Zhang Yang had sold the luminous pearl for five thousand taels of silver.
"I'll take this luminous pearl worth five thousand taels, as long as you can be my witness!" Liu Yuanliang said in a deep voice.
Liu Yuanliang knew that the items sold on the black market were either hastily made or things that couldn't be sold in the light of day.
Therefore, they deliberately lower the price and then resell the treasures they receive elsewhere at a higher price.
Therefore, he won't lose money even if he spends five thousand taels.
He was furious. He couldn't believe that Liu Hong, who had been with him for over ten years, had betrayed him.
Gu Lili wanted to hear those words, so she immediately stopped and said, "Words are no proof, you have to pay first!"
If things get chaotic, there won't be any time to collect money!
Liu Yuanliang was only going out for drinks; he wouldn't be carrying so many silver notes with him.
Fortunately, the money exchange was just a few steps away. He immediately took out the token from his pocket and handed it to a servant who had come with him.
"Go and fetch five thousand taels of silver notes!" Liu Yuanliang instructed.
Xiao Si took the token and hurriedly went to the money exchange next door to withdraw the money. In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he had already retrieved the silver notes.
After Liu Yuanliang took it, he handed it to Gu Lili.
Gu Lili handed the pink luminous pearl to Liu Yuanliang and went to count the money.
Liu Yuanliang took the pink luminous pearl from his hand, raised his long sleeve, and placed the pearl inside, positioning it in a relatively dark place.
He peered closer and saw that it was indeed a good thing; it really did glow.
He thought of Zou Wenjun, whom he had only learned a few days ago was pregnant.
Liu Yuanliang was overjoyed. If he could have a son this time and continue the Liu family line, he would not sell the luminous pearl and would keep it for Zou Wenjun to play with.
Gu Lili confirmed that the five thousand taels of silver notes in her hand were genuine, then smiled and put the money into her sleeve, and then, using her sleeve as a cover, threw it into her spatial storage.
No wonder I've heard people say all along that Jiangdu is full of gold.
Gu Lili has only been here for two or three days, and she has already earned more than seven thousand taels of silver. How wonderful!
Gu Lili felt no remorse whatsoever for making money off an unscrupulous man like Liu Yuanliang.
I wish I could earn even more.
Gu Lili glanced at the commotion outside and quietly pressed the button on the remote control in her hand.
The sudden groans and panting startled Liu Yuanliang, nearly causing him to drop the luminous pearl in his hand.
Gu Lili was the same way. She only knew that the megaphone could amplify sound, but she didn't know that the sound was so loud.
Even passersby who were nearby couldn't help but peek into the antique shop when they heard the noise.
I wanted to see what shady business was going on in this shop.
"Where did that sound come from?" Liu Yuanliang asked quickly after putting the luminous pearl away.
Zhou Yang was terrified, because he knew exactly where the sound was coming from.
However, he couldn't understand why the voice, which was usually faint, was so loud today.
He remembered that when he went to the counter with Gu Lili earlier, the cellar door hadn't been opened either.
The sound of the board opening was quite loud, but he didn't hear any board opening during that time.
Today is truly unbelievable.
At that moment, Zhou Yang wished he could faint on the spot, but he didn't dare to actually faint.
If I really faint, how will I excuse myself then?
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