Chapter 127 Threat at the Door
Unexpectedly, not long after Liu Ye returned to the noodle shop, Li Fugui arrived with Manager Li: "Oh my goodness, what happened? How did someone vandalize this perfectly good noodle shop? Did you offend someone?"
Qian Dahu angrily threw down the rag in his hand and was about to chase away the two wretched masters and servants. Bai Zilin hurriedly waved his hand at him. Sun Erdan snorted coldly and continued to serve noodles to the guests. Xiaolong and Hetao exchanged a glance and quietly approached the two masters and servants, standing not far behind them. As long as their master gave the order, they would immediately kill these two sons of bitches!
While talking to Liu Ye, Li Fugui was secretly glancing at Bai Zilin out of the corner of his eye. His men, who had escaped yesterday, had said that there was a formidable fighter in the noodle shop who could kill one of his men with a single punch, and that anyone hit by him was doomed: "Hehe, this young man looks a bit unfamiliar..."
Liu Ye was shocked that Li Fugui dared to come to her shop. He was so arrogant, he was sure she couldn't do anything about him. She threw the copper coin in her hand on the table and said coldly, "Sigh, I don't know which damned bastard is it, smearing soybean paste on his ass, having nothing better to do than send someone to smash my shop in the middle of the night. This is like a dog biting a beggar, even animals bully people, scattering soybeans in a sesame field, a bastard."
"Hehehe, please excuse me, Mr. Li. What brings you here today? Is the grain store not open yet? Tsk tsk tsk, you're missing out on so much money."
The customers in the shop, including Bai Zilin and his friends, all had their heads down, trying to suppress their laughter. Their minds were filled with Liu Ye's insults: "Planting soybeans in a sesame field, a bastard." The more they thought about it, the more they wanted to laugh.
Li Fugui's head was buzzing from the scolding. He gritted his teeth and nodded with an awkward smile. "That brat really has a sharp tongue," he thought. "Hehehe, that's right. The grain from the south can't get here, so my shop can't open for a while... Oh dear, your shop is all smashed up like this, and it's so cold inside. It must be so uncomfortable for everyone. I have a few vacant shops in good locations, right on our main street. How about I lend them out and we open a noodle shop together? You take the lion's share, and we split it 30/70. What do you think, Miss Liu?"
Liu Ye thought it was nothing special, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes. She had quite a few tricks up her sleeve: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Li, but I don't like doing business with partners. I prefer to be the only one in charge. Besides, my noodle shop doesn't earn much, just enough to make ends meet. Unlike Mr. Li, who has a large business and can make a living even when his grain store is closed."
Seeing that Liu Ye was truly disrespectful to him, Li Fugui decided to stop pretending and avoid getting upset. He arrogantly sat down on a chair and said, "Hahaha, you're right. My family is very wealthy and powerful, with businesses all over the country. I know countless important people, and everyone has to give me face wherever I go. Anyone who doesn't know their place and offends me will make them cry and not even find their grave!"
"Well, the other day I also ran into that blind fool who actually stole the grain from my warehouse. I've already reported it to the authorities. Now, whoever has the grain is a suspect, and could be the one who stole it. Hehehe, I'm sure it won't be long before the officials find the shop. We have some connections, so I came to inform Miss Liu so you can be mentally prepared. I'm sorry to have scared you..."
"Hehe, you're the owner of the noodle shop. What if the officials find out something and suspect you of stealing my grain? They'll take you to jail and torture you. I'm not going to say anything more, I'll be leaving now. If Miss Liu needs my help, she can send someone to find Manager Li. I'm willing to help if I can. By the way, I'll give you a day to reconsider the matter of opening the noodle shop together. I'll listen to your advice by this time tomorrow. Hahaha, Old Li, let's go."
Liu Ye understood. He meant to frame her for stealing his grain, hoping the government would force her to hand it over. He was dreaming! She wasn't afraid of the officials even if they came: "Take care, Mr. Li. It's going to snow. Remember to close your doors and windows when you sleep!"
Li Fugui snorted coldly and left with Manager Li. Liu Ye quickly looked at Bai Zilin and said, "Do you understand what Li Fugui means?"
Bai Zilin nodded with a dark face and said, "I understand. He wants to frame us for stealing his grain. The officials may come soon, or they may come at this time tomorrow. Will our backyard be in trouble?"
Sun Erdan quickly came over and said, "That's all. I used up the two bags of flour left. Even if the officials come, they won't find anything."
Liu Ye said with a solemn expression, "Even if we run out of grain in our shop, the officials will falsely accuse us of stealing Li Fugui's grain and force me to hand over the grain I have. Alright, you all go ahead and do your work. I have a way to deal with Li Fugui. When the officials come, you all cooperate obediently and don't get into any conflicts with them."
Sun Erdan and the others nodded reluctantly: "Understood, boss."
The official hadn't arrived by the time they got there, and Liu Ye suddenly remembered Li Fugui's words. It seemed he couldn't come today, which was perfect! "I heard a knock at the door behind me. They're probably bringing me grain. Keep an eye on the front."
Bai Zilin nodded: "Understood."
Liu Ye went to the backyard downstairs room, waved her hand and took out 20 bags of flour and two bags of rice from her space, then locked the door and went to the front shop, handing the key to Sun Erdan: "The flour has been delivered, hurry up and knead the dough, we'll be open as usual at noon."
Sun Erdan took the key, and the three brothers quickly kneaded the dough. A little while later, Old Man Zhang arrived with a cart full of windows and doors. Bai Zilin helped them, taking down the broken windows and doors, replacing them with new ones, and pasting new window paper on them.
When Old Zhang was about to leave, Liu Ye stuffed 10 jin of rice she had prepared into his arms: "This is just a small token of my appreciation. Take it home and cook porridge for your children."
Old Zhang, clutching the bag of rice in his arms, almost burst into tears. He nodded with deep emotion, "Thank you, Mr. Liu. I'll accept it. You go ahead with your work; I'll head back now."
Old Zhang drove the oxcart away, and Liu Ye and the others returned to the shop. Looking at the newly renovated windows and doors, she smiled and said, "Out with the old, in with the new. It's pretty good. By the way, I want to go home early today. I'll leave in a bit. Brother Bai, are you staying at the shop tonight?"
Bai Zilin nodded and said, "I'll stay at this shop for a few nights. You go back by yourself. Be careful on the road and take your machete with you."
"Okay, I'll head back now. I also brought two bags of rice this time. Erdan, you guys can cook rice for dinner tonight."
"Understood, sir." Liu Ye took the wood-chopping knife and left the noodle shop, then turned into the alley next door. She put the knife into her spatial storage and quietly went to Li Fugui's backyard. Just then, no one was on the road. She leaped onto the wall and silently jumped into Li Fugui's yard. She moved stealthily, avoiding people, and successfully reached Li Fugui's room. There was no one in the room in broad daylight, and it seemed that Li Fugui had not returned yet.
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