"Yu Zhiqing! Manager! Oh dear!"
Gouzi was so anxious that he stomped his feet. He hurriedly told Sister Xu to keep an eye on the pastry counter and Yu Jiu's skincare counter, and then quickly picked up An'an and ran back to the team.
At that time, Xu Zijiang was patrolling the team, checking if anyone was slacking off or stealing chickens or dogs. Gouzi ran a mile before finding Xu Zijiang.
"Captain, something terrible has happened! Yu Zhiqing has been arrested, and the manager has been arrested too. Someone has reported them for speculation and profiteering!"
"What! I'm coming right away, watch over An'an! Oh, and remember to feed An'an every two hours or so, the formula is at home!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Xu Zijiang started running, remembering to leave a message for Gouzi to take care of An'an. He was worried about his wife and also afraid that Gouzi, that silly boy, would starve An'an.
"Waaaaaah!"
Perhaps knowing that something had happened to her parents, An'an started crying loudly after seeing Xu Zijiang leave.
"Don't cry, don't cry, it'll be alright, your mom and dad will be alright, it'll be alright, don't cry."
Gouzi frantically picked up An'an and shook her, trying to soothe her, but this time An'an wasn't as easy to comfort as before. She cried loudly and incessantly, her little face turning red from crying. Gouzi's heart tightened even more, and his heart pounded wildly. He muttered to himself.
"Could something really serious have happened...?"
If someone is so opportunistic that they're implicated in this crime, who can escape it?
Of course, it was Yu Jiu. She was taken away without any panic. During the interrogation, she was clear-headed and spoke eloquently in her rebuttal.
"Does selling things equate to speculation? First of all, I'm selling in a department store. It's a waste for department stores to have empty counters, so I discussed with the manager whether I could set up a counter there and sell some snacks."
Although it's supposed to be a rental agreement, I can't just not pay the department store a single penny, or I'd be the one taking advantage. Besides, I would like to take advantage, but that would mean less revenue for the department store. Would they really give me a place to sell things for free?
I didn't just collect money when I sold snacks; I still required coupons. Moreover, I sold the coupons back to the department store at a very low price. I didn't let these coupons rot in my hands and go uncirculated.
I sell snacks that are in high demand among the masses. It's the same principle as the villagers taking eggs to the supply and marketing cooperative to sell for money. We're all trying to make a living. Does that count as speculation?
Of course, the most important point is that the manager consulted with his superiors about this matter, and they all agreed. This proves that they don't think my behavior is speculation or profiteering at all. Neither am I, nor is Manager Chen. So why are you arresting me?
"Stop talking nonsense and just tell me if you made any money. How much can someone make selling eggs, and how much do you make selling snacks? Are these the same thing?!"
"What the government wants to sell is different from what you want to sell privately. What you're doing is called speculation!"
Now that everyone's inside, they have no intention of reasoning with Yu Jiu.
"So you're just going to pin this on me for speculation and profiteering? Well then, tell me, how do you plan to deal with us?"
Yu Jiu sneered, retorting sarcastically without any fear. Who else could report her? The first person she thought of was Manager Li. She went to talk to him about cooperation. She knew how she cooperated with the department store, and he was the only person she had offended recently. She couldn't think of anyone else but him.
"Yes, that's right. What do you mean we'll frame you? Here's what we'll do: pay up and leave, or go to jail. You can decide what's going on."
The foreman rubbed his fingers together, striking a pose as if asking for money. He casually changed his posture, crossed his legs, and continued speaking.
"If you can hand over all the money you earned from selling snacks this year and swear never to do this kind of speculative work again, I will let you go. In view of your ability to reform, we can give you a chance to start anew."
In the end, they all wanted money. Chen Hong said the same thing: they could avoid jail, but they had to pay money to get out; otherwise, they could stay here and be locked up for three to five years, which would be about right.
She can't even stay for three or five years, not even three days. She wants to leave, she wants to go out, but she really didn't do anything. Why doesn't anyone believe her?
"No money? No way. Do you know who I am? You dare ask me for money and try to frame me? Ha!"
Yu Jiu stood with her arms crossed, sneering incessantly. Seeing her so confident, the leader frowned. Could this woman really have some kind of background?
"Then tell me who you are? Tell me, and see if you can scare me."
The leader raised his chin, signaling Yu Jiu to hurry up and use whatever tricks he had up his sleeve.
"Haven't you heard of me? My name is Yu Jiu. A year ago, I contributed a method to treat chicken plague, which brought the chicken plague that was spreading in our area under control. I also sent this formula to higher authorities for nationwide promotion."
Because of this, the leaders awarded my husband and me an honorary plaque and the title of lifelong cadre. Oh, by the way, my husband's name is Xu Zijiang, the captain of the Beitang team, have you heard of him?
"Also, about a year ago, the newspaper published a story about two heroes by name, Yu Jiu and Xu Zijiang. Have you seen that newspaper? The people in it were talking about us. I've even met the leaders at the highest levels. Do you think the leaders at the highest levels would disagree if I wanted to set up shop in a pastry shop?"
To tell you the truth, my job as a sales clerk at the department store was assigned to me by my superiors; it's my reward for being a hero.
"I am a hero, how could I be a speculator? It is you who have wronged a hero and arrested him. Do you think the leaders will blame you or me if they find out?"
Yu Jiu looked down at them with a mocking tone, and then revealed her identity.
"Hahaha, a plaque, a hero? What kind of dream are you having? Are you still dreaming? You think you can achieve great things just because your man is Xu Zijiang? That's hilarious!"
The young men laughed heartily, not believing it at all. However, they did know Xu Zijiang, whom Yu Jiu had mentioned; he was a formidable figure, and they were somewhat wary of him. Therefore, they were now slightly troubled, as they were simply following the rules.
However, offending Xu Zijiang could have unpredictable consequences, but fortunately, they were only after money this time and didn't care about anything else.
"Considering that your man is Xu Zijiang, let him pay the ransom. How about this, you should get some compensation for making and selling pastries. Just hand over half of your annual income, and we'll call it even."
"Otherwise, we'll do what we have to do. We won't make an exception for you. If you keep arguing, don't blame us for what we'll do."
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