Chapter 181 Who is treating whom as a fool?
Everyone was about to pack up and go back home. Xu Zhichun said as he was moving his things, "I'm afraid it's no use feeling sorry for it this time."
Xu Zhichun and the others had heard a lot of gossip from Zeng Xiaoyan about how much Mrs. Zeng doted on her younger brother from her natal family. It was essentially the same routine as "a loving mother often spoils her son."
Parents keep covering for their naughty children when they get into trouble, which makes the children bolder and more unscrupulous. One day, the parents will no longer be able to cover for the trouble they get into.
For example, this time, offending me is a small matter, but ignoring the government's judgment is a big matter. If Lord Lu has any temper, he will never let him go easily.
Mrs. Zeng wants to use silver to smash it this time, but I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult.
Of course, this has nothing to do with my family.
They were gossiping and complaining while packing up their things, and when they were about to set off, they unexpectedly arrived, Young Master Zeng.
"Madam Xu, can you please excuse me for a moment and talk?"
"Master Zeng, please say whatever you want here."
Young Master Zeng frowned slightly, clearly reluctant, but this time he was very easygoing and didn't insist on his own opinion. "Alright, Madam Xu, please."
"please."
Something must be wrong when things are abnormal. Xu Zhichun was secretly alert and took a few steps to the side.
Young Master Zeng apologized first, but this time he did not put the blame on his subordinates - after all, Fang Zhengduan himself had confessed and the evidence was already proven. Unless Young Master Zeng had no shame at all, he would not be able to say that the theft had nothing to do with Fang Zhengduan.
But there is an excuse: I was confused for a moment.
"My uncle has always been too successful and has been somewhat careless in his work. This time it's his fault. I know Madam Xu has been wronged. Our family is willing to compensate Madam Xu with one hundred taels of silver as an apology. Please don't refuse."
Song Mo, the trusted servant of Young Master Zeng, hurriedly handed an envelope to Xu Zhichun.
Xu Zhichun didn't answer and looked at Master Zeng: "I wonder what Master Zeng wants me to do?"
Young Master Zeng's calm and sincere expression cracked slightly, as if he had never expected Xu Zhichun to think of this.
Xu Zhichun was speechless: Why did Young Master Zeng still feel that he was so easy to fool after everyone had been competing against each other, fighting openly and secretly for so many rounds?
Besides, how could the great Young Master Zeng throw a mere hundred taels of silver at someone? That's not domineering at all.
At least I wasn't shocked.
The conversation had come to a head, and regardless of his mood, Master Zeng had to say what he needed to say, otherwise he would never have the chance to say it again. He had no choice but to be polite and grit his teeth before adding, "Could Madam Xu please be so kind as to say a few good words to His Excellency and let my uncle go this time? Madam Xu is a victim, and His Excellency will certainly consider your words carefully. This hundred taels is a gift for meeting you, and the Zeng family will reward you later."
"Master Zeng asked the wrong person for help. This matter has nothing to do with me."
"Why is it okay?" Song Mo beside him was also anxious, "If Madam Xu hadn't reported it to the police, it wouldn't have turned out like this."
Xu Zhichun sneered, "Isn't it normal for me to report a robbery to the police? What does this have to do with your Zeng family?"
"The servants can't speak, Madam Xu, please don't be angry."
"I'm just angry. It's not just that he can't talk, he's too good at it. He's unreasonable and can't tell right from wrong."
"Madam Xu——"
"Master Zeng, there's no need to say anything. Your uncle disregarded the government's ruling and Lord Lu's, defying the law and the imperial court. Lord Lu was so kind and compassionate that he only gave him a beating and imprisonment for several months. You should be grateful, but why are you trying to get involved? Don't you accept Lord Lu's ruling?"
"That's not true! Madam Xu, please don't talk nonsense!"
Young Master Zeng's expression changed slightly.
"Then, Master Zeng, please don't come to me about this matter again. I firmly support your decision!"
Want her to intercede? How could she have such a nerve? She simply wanted to make the master angry at her for being ungrateful and confused, and vent most of his anger on her. Then, if the Zeng family could plead for mercy and spend some money, there would be a high chance that Fang Zhengduan would be rescued.
To sum it up in one sentence, Young Master Zeng had no good intentions when he came to see her!
Xu Zhichun ignored him and turned to go to the ox cart. He took Zeng Xiaoyan's hand and went up lightly. Liang Mingliang flicked the whip lightly on the ox's back and shouted. The ox cart started away.
Young Master Zeng's face turned black.
Song Mo said cautiously: "Master, this..."
"Forget it," Master Zeng closed his eyes, "It's time for my uncle to suffer a little."
"But the lady—"
"Let Dad talk."
Young Master Zeng turned around and told Master Zeng the whole story.
Mr. Zeng's face became darker and darker.
"I told you her brother wasn't a good guy. I thought he'd improved over the years, but he's become even more outrageous. Since you knew everything, why did you help them hide it from me? I know it was your mother who told you to keep quiet, right?"
Young Master Zeng lowered his head guiltily.
Master Zeng slapped him on the forehead and said, "Foolish thing! Your mother is your mother, and I am not your father?"
Young Master Zeng had an expression on his face that made it hard to tell whether he was laughing or crying: "Dad"
"Don't call me dad, go call your mom! Her whole family was killed by her useless brother. They'll all starve from now on! Don't worry about this matter anymore."
"yes."
"If you dare to hide something from me again, I'll break your legs!"
"yes"
This response is not so heartfelt. He is the only son in the family, how could he really break his legs?
"You'll take over the Sifang Restaurant tomorrow. You'll personally inspect every one of the shopkeepers and clerks, thoroughly checking them out. If they're not doing well, pay them their wages immediately and kick them out. If there are any scoundrels who refuse to leave, you'll have to pay them more to get rid of them. And you'll have to thoroughly review the account books for me."
Young Master Zeng's heart skipped a beat! He was so shocked that he didn't dare!
He refused to take the hot potato.
He doesn't want to be unpopular with everyone.
He used to think his uncle was a good uncle, but since he saw his true face, he knew without a doubt what good things he had done during the years he was in charge of the restaurant.
Apart from anything else, it is certain that he employs people based on personal connections and enriches himself.
It would be fine if he just kicked out a few unqualified guys, but if he dared to check the accounts, his father would tear him apart if he couldn't find anything, and his mother would tear him apart if she did.
Neither one nor the other is human.
"Dad, I have things to attend to right now. Besides, the autumn harvest is coming soon, and I have to take care of things at the farm. I'm afraid I won't be able to spare the time for the restaurant, you see."
Master Zeng stared at him calmly, then chuckled for a moment, not knowing whether to praise him, insult him, or hint at something: "You are a filial son!"
"Dad, I—"
"Forget it, go and do your own thing. I'll take care of the restaurant myself."
Mr. Zeng was a little disappointed.
In order to be a filial son to his mother, he even abandoned his own family property. He was indecisive, heartless, and unclear. Fang Zhengduan's current situation was the responsibility of his mother, and so was his accomplice.
If the mother and daughter hadn't worked together to keep it a secret, how could I not know anything?
Mr. Zeng suddenly thought of Zeng Xiaoyan, and he suddenly felt that the dead girl's temperament and personality were actually more to his liking. It was a pity that she was not a son.
Otherwise, if he is trained well, that is what the young master of the Zeng family should be like.
(End of this chapter)
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