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Chapter 162 Not Lowering Prices

Those who plotted against Fulai Restaurant had a few days of peace.

These past few days, everyone has been unable to resist the temptations of delicious food and air conditioning, and business at Fu Lai Restaurant has picked up again...

As usual, Qian Fulai arrived at the restaurant entrance at 7:00 AM that day.

He glanced warily at the guests at the door...

He hadn't paid much attention before, but after the rat incident, he started to take notice.

These days, when he opens the door, the people there are all familiar faces.

There were wealthy families from Baishi County, and merchants from other places...

But today, there were clearly a few unfamiliar faces in the crowd.

Moreover, when his gaze swept over these people, they lowered their heads guiltily.

As Qian Fulai walked towards the shop entrance, he observed the people around him.

These people had their hands in their pockets...

Qian Fulai glanced into the alley across the street.

At this moment, Tian Tian was standing in the alley, with several cats squatting around her.

The one leading the group was the fat cat that Qian Fulai had found that day.

"go!"

While the crowd outside Fulai Restaurant was gathered around Qian Fulai, Tian Tian approached with several cats.

As she left, light shone into the alley, where several yamen runners stood.

Qian Fulai used his body to block the lock on the door, but his movements were decisive.

The lock was opened, and Qian Fulai pretended to bend down to move the first door panel.

At that moment, the person behind him started taking things out of his pocket...

"Ah!" But the mice couldn't get it out; their pockets were caught in the cat's jaws.

"what..."

Hearing the screams, the crowd scattered, leaving only a few people being swung around by the cat in the middle.

Tian Tian shouted loudly, "Gentlemen, come quick! These are the people who have been setting rats in front of the Fulai Restaurant to frame us!"

"We don't have..."

"we do not have!"

Tian Tian scoffed, "No?"

"The cats have caught all the mice in your pockets!"

She stepped aside to make way for the entrance to Fulai Restaurant, saying, "Our Fulai Restaurant's doors are closed. It's impossible that you ran out of our restaurant this time."

Several cats were given orders by Tian Tian: if they could keep biting these mice, they would get a big dried fish.

They were now hanging from the pockets of the group, and no matter how much they shook them, they wouldn't let go.

The constables arrived and subdued the men.

Tian Tian clapped her hands. "Alright, my little cats, you can let go now."

One by one, the cats released their mouths and leaped back to Tian Tian's side.

The yamen runner gave Tian Tian a thumbs up, "Second Miss Tian, ​​you're truly amazing!"

She actually managed to get all these cats to listen to her.

As he spoke, he pulled out rats that had already been bitten to death from the pockets of the group.

Qian Fulai thoughtfully handed over a large cloth bag and put the rats in it.

"Take him away." The bailiff carried the rat, which was to be presented as evidence in court.

Those around them realized, "It seems someone is framing Fulai Restaurant."

"Who is it? So mean!"

Everyone wasn't stupid, and they quickly thought of Baiwei Restaurant.

The county government quickly released its investigation results, revealing that the men were hired by Chang Baiwei and were idle loafers.

In an attempt to atone for their crimes, some of them reported others for swindling goods from out-of-town merchants while working as errand runners.

The offense Chang Baiwei committed was not serious.

Generally speaking, to get Qian Fulai and Tian Tian's forgiveness, all you have to do is pay a small fine.

If Qian Fulai and Tian Tian do not forgive and insist on suing, then they can be detained for a period of time.

Once you're imprisoned and have a criminal record with the authorities, it will cause you a lot of trouble later.

Chang Baiwei knew something was wrong when the people he hired never returned.

He immediately went to the manager of the brokerage firm.

The brokerage shop owner really didn't want to pay attention to Chang Baiwei, after all, he had been so smug last time...

In order to close a deal, the brokerage manager suppressed his displeasure and brought Chang Baiwei to find Tian Tian.

Tian Tian asked Xiao Si to take them to the second-floor side room.

This was Chang Baiwei's first time stepping into Baishi Teahouse.

It's so refreshing!

This was his first feeling.

Then came... the aroma and saltiness... that swept over him, making his mouth water.

Only then did he realize that all the rumors about Baishi Teahouse were true and not exaggerated.

No wonder those wealthy businessmen are willing to stay at the White Stone Teahouse.

He's willing to do it too.

“Miss Tian, ​​Young Master Chang is willing to sell the shop to you,” the brokerage manager said, sounding slightly embarrassed.

The news of what happened in front of Fulai Restaurant has spread throughout Baishi County.

This is also a common culinary style...

While he might not be as successful as Miss Tian in running a restaurant, no one could match his wickedness.

But that's not a skill.

In business, one must be honest and upright.

Chang Baiwei turned his face away and said, "Miss Tian Er... just name your price."

He sighed, "As long as... Miss Tian Er can forgive me... for all the messes I've done."

Before entering the Baishi Teahouse, he was still resentful and indignant.

but now...

He gave in!

He now only hopes that Miss Tian Er can forgive him from Lord Li and save him from imprisonment.

Even if she lowers the shop's price as much as possible...

He can accept any of them!

Tian Tian spoke up, "Young Master Chang hired someone to frame Fulai Restaurant; his behavior is truly despicable."

Chang Baiwei lowered his head; his methods were indeed vicious, and he could not refute them.

Fortunately, no serious consequences resulted.

"As long as Young Master Chang pays the fine as required by the county government, I will... let bygones be bygones."

Tian Tian raised an eyebrow and saw Chang Baiwei's surprised eyes.

She smiled slightly, "As for the prices at Baiwei Restaurant..."

After exchanging a glance with the broker, Tian Tian continued, "The broker has appraised it, and the price is around 1,100 taels."

"In that case, I will buy it for 1,100 taels. Is Young Master Chang willing?"

Chang Baiwei was utterly shocked.

"One thousand one hundred taels?"

He scrutinized Tian Tian's expression; it didn't seem like he was joking.

But he was still unsure, "Won't the second young lady try to lower the price?"

Given the current situation, he would sell even if she lowered the price to eight hundred taels.

But she actually... didn't keep a single penny, and even gave him 1,100 taels?

“Your shop should be priced as it is,” Tian Tian said, glancing at him. “But the fine you owe must not be less than a penny.”

Looking at her, Chang Baiwei suddenly felt that he was truly despicable and shameless in front of Miss Tian Er.

"Miss Tian Er...I..."

He changed his mind before he could say the apology.

"May I ask you why?"

Tian Tian was puzzled. Didn't she just say that the shop should be charged the full amount of silver?

Chang Baiwei stared at her, "Why won't you supply your bean curd sheets to our Baiwei Restaurant?"

He could never figure this out.

It's understandable that she's unwilling to supply Chu Xing Restaurant, after all, the Chu family has a lot of influence over Miss Tian...

But there was no old grudge between the Chang family and them.