Chapter 116 Let’s just remove the firewood from under the cauldron
Seeing her completely relieved, Liang Lizheng was also a little amused and helpless: "No matter what happens, we are not afraid as long as we are upright. I have already told Xiaoyan and her husband, and I should tell you so that you know what is going on. Even if you don't come, I will ask my granddaughter to ask you to come."
Liang Lizheng was reluctant to speak ill of his in-laws, and he hesitated to speak again. After a while, he gently reminded: "Zhichun, we don't know what's going on with the Zeng family. What if they come looking for you..."
This is indeed a troublesome matter.
Liang Mingxuan pursed his lips after hearing the whole thing: He is still not strong enough, not strong enough to protect his sister-in-law. Otherwise, how could the Zeng family dare to do this?
Xu Zhichun quickly made up his mind and said with a smile, "No need to wait for them to find me. I will go find Master Zeng tomorrow."
"ah?"
"I'd like to ask him what this means."
Liang Lizheng also suddenly understood: "Yes, Xiaoyan's father is a reasonable man. It is indeed better to find him now. Let Xiaoyan and her husband accompany you tomorrow. If it really doesn't work, I will go too."
Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Xiaoyan and the others can just accompany me. If we can't solve it, I'll trouble you again."
Originally, this was a small business that Xu Zhichun invited Zeng Xiaoyan and Aunt Zhuer to do together, so there was no need to involve the village head.
It's just a small matter, there's no need to make a big deal out of it.
When Xu Zhichun and his wife left, Zeng Xiaoyan ran over from the backyard to see them off. "Dad told Sister Zhichun about this, didn't he? I really didn't expect that."
Her stepmother really dared to do that.
"Don't be angry! Accompany me to talk to Master Zeng tomorrow."
Zeng Xiaoyan was stunned and nodded: "Well, of course I have to explain it clearly!"
This is not the way to press your head.
She thought it was ridiculous. Her stepmother really thought too highly of her.
The next day when they entered the city, Aunt Zhu'er was guarding the stall alone, and watched the three people worriedly as they went to find Master Zeng.
The Zeng family's main business is silk and cloth. In addition, they also have the Sifang Restaurant and several farms.
The three of them arrived outside the largest silk store. Before they could go in, a carriage stopped behind them. Young Master Zeng got out and frowned, "What are you doing here?"
The three of them all thought "bad luck" in their hearts and turned around.
Xu Zhichun: "Young Master Zeng."
Zeng Xiaoyan: "I'm here to find my dad."
Liang Mingliang hummed and groaned, reluctantly: "Brother-in-law" is a brother-in-law who can't tell right from wrong.
Young Master Zeng: "Tell me what's going on."
The alertness, caution, indifference, disdain, and understanding of poor relatives who were asking for money from him revealed in his eyes made the three of them very uncomfortable: We haven't said anything yet, and you are so sure that we are asking for money from you?
Zeng Xiaoyan sneered: "You have no say in the matter."
Young Master Zeng hated her pretentious attitude the most, as if she was determined to make him angry. He said impatiently, "There's nothing I can't decide. Dad's busy. If you insist on seeing Dad, come back this afternoon."
He can't make the decision?
There were indeed many things about the Zeng family that he could not decide on, but those definitely did not include matters related to her, Zeng Xiaoyan.
Xu Zhichun: "I'm looking for Master Zeng. Regarding the matter concerning Madam Zeng and the owner of the Sifang Restaurant, Master Zeng, are you sure you want to make the decision?"
Young Master Zeng was stunned. "What on earth do you want to do?"
Xu Zhichun sneered: "Ask Master Zeng if the Zeng family is used to bullying others by taking advantage of their power!"
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Either we talk about it here, or we can talk about it after we meet Master Zeng. Could it be that Master Zeng is also an accomplice of your mother and uncle? So he is doing everything he can to prevent me from meeting Master Zeng?"
"Madam Xu, right? Please be careful with your words. You can cause trouble with your words."
"Oh, I've already been in trouble from the sky, so why should I be afraid of trouble from my mouth?"
Xu Zhichun ignored him and went straight into the shop. "Is Mr. Zeng here? I have an important matter to discuss with him regarding Mr. Fang, the owner of the Sifang Restaurant, and Mrs. Zeng. Please let me know."
The shopkeeper and his employees were all shocked.
Young Master Zeng rushed in angrily, "Just do what you need to do. Madam Xu wants to see my father, right? Please."
It's so vulgar. Zeng Xiaoyan hangs out with people like this every day. No wonder she's becoming more and more annoying.
Yes, I promised Mingzhu that I would teach them a lesson, but I was so busy that I forgot about it. It’s a good opportunity to settle the score with them today.
Mr. Zeng was discussing something with the accountant, the head manager, and the managers of the three branches in the back when his eldest son came in and whispered something.
Mr. Zeng raised his eyebrows slightly, feeling somewhat unhappy and confused. In the end, he found an excuse to adjourn the meeting and went to the reception room to meet Xu Zhichun and the others.
Mr. Zeng was very unhappy. "Mrs. Xu, there's no need to be so mysterious. Why not just state your thoughts clearly?"
Xu Zhichun sighed softly, "I came here today because I wanted to explain things to Master Zeng. I'm sure Master Zeng has tried the gray tofu and gray bean shreds, right? They're what we sell. The braised meat we've been selling lately is also delicious and very popular. Every time we put it out, it's quickly sold out. I wonder if Master Zeng has tried it."
Zeng's father and son were both a little surprised. "Is that your business?"
"Exactly."
Mr. Zeng was quite impressed, "Mrs. Xu has great skills."
Although it is just a small stall, it is the only one of its kind, so it can naturally make a lot of money.
"I don't deserve it. I can't compare to Master Zeng's wealth and fortune. I'm afraid we can't make the profit from selling a piece of fine silk in Master Zeng's shop even if we sell for several days."
"Hahaha, Madam Xu, there's no need to belittle yourself."
Who doesn’t like to hear compliments?
"Mr. Zeng is right. Although we don't earn much every day, it is a stable income. Our farm expenses are small, and we can save a lot in a year, which is enough for us to live a good life in the village. However, someone suddenly came to my door and said that my recipe belonged to them."
Mr. Zeng and his son looked at each other, somewhat understanding and somewhat confused.
Master Zeng frowned. "Is there such a thing? Madam Xu wants me to help solve this matter?"
It is not uncommon for small business owners to be unable to compete with local thugs or big businessmen, and to be harassed or squeezed out and have no place to stand.
But since County Magistrate Lu came, things like bullying the market and oppressing small vendors have not happened for a long time.
Magistrate Lu did not allow it.
Xu Zhichun stood up and bowed to Mr. Zeng. What he said just now was a bit surprising.
"I'm afraid no one else can resolve this matter except Master Zeng. This is because the people who said this are Madam Zeng and Manager Fang of the Sifang Restaurant."
"What!"
"That's impossible!"
Zeng Xiaoyan: "What's impossible? This is true. The shopkeeper Fang sent someone to look for us at the stall the day before yesterday."
Xu Zhichun told the whole story in detail.
Zeng's father and son were shocked, annoyed, ashamed and angry, and couldn't believe it.
"Is that so?"
"Master Zeng will know once he investigates."
(End of this chapter)
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