RPAGF Chapter 193 Lin Yu
Chapter 193 Lin Yu
Xia Li's expression changed slightly, but she remained calm and patiently explained, "Everyone, there was an unexpected situation in the store, it was not intentional on our part. We are doing our best to resolve it and will definitely give everyone a satisfactory explanation."
At this moment, another shrill voice came from the crowd: "An accident? That sounds nice. I think it was all staged by your Jin Yu Man Tang. You deliberately hoarded the goods, wanting to raise the price and then sell them to others!"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, and the doubts about Jin Yumantang grew even stronger.
Xia Li breathed a sigh of relief, but she knew she couldn't act impulsively at this moment. She could only continue to persuade them gently: "Everyone, Jin Yu Man Tang has been operating in Kyoto for many years, relying on our reputation. How could we do something that would ruin our own brand? We hope you can trust us."
To quell the crowd's anger, Xia Li continued, "We are willing to offer a compensation plan, compensating everyone with double the previously agreed price, and will also give you some of our store's unique glass art pieces as an apology."
However, the other party remained unmoved. The middle-aged man waved his hand impatiently and said, "We don't want any compensation, we just want those few items. If you can't produce them today, you can expect to be sued!"
Left with no other option, Xia Li could only plead and apologize repeatedly in an attempt to persuade the other party.
Her words were earnest and her attitude sincere.
Some of the onlookers, after hearing Xia Li's story, began to sympathize with her and advised the troublemakers to give Jin Yumantang some time.
After Xia Li's efforts lasting half an hour, the other party's attitude finally softened.
The middle-aged man was caught in a dilemma. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Seeing how sincere you are, I'll give you one day."
If you can't produce what we need by tomorrow, don't blame us for being impolite!
Xia Li nodded quickly in thanks, secretly relieved, knowing that this difficult hurdle was temporarily over.
But she only had one day left to find the jade artifact, so she had to make the most of every second.
After seeing that group off, Xia Li immediately instructed Bai Xiaolou to use all their connections to investigate.
However, the other party seemed to be deliberately hiding it. As soon as Baixiaolou found any clues, the other party immediately cut off the connection.
This process repeated itself many times until a message arrived.
Qinghao sent a message saying that the lost jade artifact had appeared in a black market shop and that they had intercepted it.
Good guy!
Delivered right to my door?
Walking right into a trap?
Upon learning this, Xia Li immediately led several trusted confidants to the black market.
However, the other party had already fled, and no trace of them could be found even in the black market.
Qinghao comforted her, "It's alright, at least we found the lost jade."
Xia Li's face was grim: "But you can imagine how much of a threat someone can pose to us if they can disappear right under the nose of the black market—they might be the same group of people who ordered Zhao Fanyu to kidnap my sister."
"..." Qinghao also knew what this matter meant. He pointed to the sky and said, "I'm afraid... it's related to the people up there."
"..."
Although the lost jade artifact was successfully recovered, Xia Li still had a lingering unease in her heart.
She found the whole thing too suspicious. The guards in the warehouse hadn't noticed anything amiss on the night the jade was stolen, and the thief's ability to find those priceless jade pieces so accurately was no accident.
Xia Li keenly realized that there was likely a mole inside the shop.
Back at the shop, she secretly instructed her trusted confidante, Black Moon, to investigate the matter.
Black Moon was loyal and efficient, and immediately launched an investigation after receiving the order.
She carefully examined every corner of the shop, questioned every employee, and didn't overlook any detail.
However, despite investigating and eliminating all clues, Black Moon was unable to find any trace of the mole.
She felt extremely frustrated, feeling that she had let Xia Li down.
Just when Hei Yue was at a loss, Xia Li discovered a strange phenomenon.
She noticed that a man named Lin Yu, who was the manager of "Jin Yu Man Tang," often appeared around Hei Yue.
Lin Yu is handsome and humble, and is very popular in the shop.
Xia Li couldn't help but feel a little confused. She asked Hei Yue if there was something going on between her and Lin Yu.
A blush rose on Hei Yue's face, and she said shyly, "Master, I...I like him. He's very good to me too, and we're already together."
Looking at Hei Yue's happy appearance, Xia Li felt a little worried.
She always felt that there was something else hidden in Lin Yu's eyes, and that look made her uneasy.
Xia Li did not tell Hei Yue about her concerns; she decided to secretly investigate and observe Lin Yu on her own.
Lin Yu was the manager in charge of inventorying the goods, while Hei Yue was in charge of the team that escorted the supplies. The two often came into contact, and as the days went by, their relationship grew stronger.
Lin Yu was meticulous and caring towards Hei Yue, who was also immersed in the sweetness of love.
However, Xia Li discovered that Lin Yu's behavior was becoming increasingly suspicious.
Xia Li was startled and decided to find an opportunity to confront Lin Yu.
That day, Xia Li summoned Lin Yu to his study.
As soon as Lin Yu entered, he saw Xia Li sitting in a chair with a serious expression.
His heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to remain calm and said, "Master, what can I do for you?"
Xia Li looked at Lin Yu with sharp eyes and said, "Lin Yu, I'm asking you, are you truly sincere with Hei Yue, or do you have other motives?"
Lin Yu was startled, but he still pretended to be calm and said, "Master, what do you mean? My feelings for Black Moon are genuine, and I have absolutely no other motives. I was originally planning to report this, but Black Moon said he would tell you in a few days."
Xia Li sneered and said, "Hmph, do you think you can fool me? I noticed something was off about your behavior a long time ago. Have you been involved in all the recent events at the shop?"
Lin Yu's face turned pale; he knew that Xia Li had seen through his lie.
He knelt down with a thud and said, "Master, I was wrong. I... I was forced into this situation."
It turns out that Lin Yu was threatened by a mysterious organization, which forced him to betray "Jin Yu Man Tang".
The other party threatened Black Moon's life.
In order to protect himself and Hei Yue, Lin Yu had no choice but to agree to their demands.
Xia Li was furious after hearing Lin Yu's words. She never expected that someone she trusted so much would betray her.
She said coldly, "Lin Yu, do you remember what the first thing each of you promised me when you came here?"
Lin Yu's face turned pale: "...Remember, you must not betray your employer."