Chapter 13 (2/2)

Thinking of this, Lu Feng took a deep breath and resolutely said, “There is still half a year left, I can definitely do it.” Lu Feng then quickly headed back to the Bai family.

Once he arrived at the Bai family’s compound, Lu Feng was thinking of looking for the Bai family head and mistress to rea.s.sure them. However when he was looking for them, he found out they weren’t in which made him wonder. “Weird, where did they go to, ah.” Lu Feng had no choice but to ask Housekeeper Liu.

Once Housekeeper Liu saw Lu Feng came to find him, he quickly tried to escape. Lu Feng stared hard at him, “Why are you even trying to hide.” Housekeeper Liu covered his face with his hands and replied, “I was afraid you would hit me.” Lu Feng harrumphed, “You really are a, ‘bully the weak and fear the strong,’ person1.”

Housekeeper Liu did not dare to utter a sound, then Lu Feng asked, “Have you seen the head and the rest?” Housekeeper Liu explained, “The head and the young master went to have a meeting with the managers of the shops, in the study.”

Lu Feng suspiciously asked, “Today was the marriage day, why would they go and have a meeting, this doesn’t seem right.” Housekeeper Liu nodded his head several times, “Yes.” Lu Feng then asked, “Tell me what has happened.”

Housekeeper Liu explained, “It’s like this, the Tian and Xia families suddenly lowered their prices, selling the items much lower than it costs to make them. It is likely these two are colluding to bully our Bai family.” When Lu Feng heard this he frowned, “These two families, they already suffered a loss. Unexpectedly, they decided to come for revenge.”

Housekeeper Liu answered, “It is possible that is not the case.” Lu Feng immediately said, “Bring me there.” Housekeeper Liu made an Oh sound and brought Lu Feng to the study. When they reached the study, the managers were all giving an account on the situation.

The Bai family head’s eyebrows were furrowed, Bai Yao was fuming mad, “These two families want to break the agreement.” The Bai family head sighed, “Today they suffered a loss and now are looking to gain back their face. That is why they are making trouble for us, forcing us to taste defeat.”

Bai Yao continued, “Father, why not just reduce our prices too?” The Bai family head shook his head in disagreement, “Our funds can’t compare to both of theirs combined, if we decide to compete with them we would just outright lose. Then in the end the ones who will suffer is us.” The shop owners all agreed with his a.s.sessment.

It was then Lu Feng and Housekeeper Liu entered, seeing Lu Feng the Bai family head curiously said, “You’re back.” Lu Feng looked at the Bai family head and asked, “Head, would you let me listen in on the meeting?”

The shop owners all looked weirdly at Lu Feng, there were people who uttered, “This brat, is his brain on fire?” Looking at these people’s reactions, Lu Feng knew that the shop owners all looked down on him. Except he couldn’t care less, and just said, “Head, why not let me listen in, and I might be able to help.”

However, one of the shop owners smiled and asked “Have you ever ran a business? Have you managed a store before? Do you even know the market well?”

One of the other shop owners chimed in and said “This is the Bai Family’s meeting. Our new Young Master, how about you go and accompany Miss Bai. You’re unable to contribute to our discussion anyways.” Bai Yao saw this behaviour and frowned. “I see that everyone has become insolent. Lu Feng is the son-in-law of the Bai Family, after all. He should have the right to stay and listen to what we are discussing.”

At that moment, the shop owners for the past year indignantly replied “But Young Master, you’re the son of the Bai Family, so it’s natural for you to be here. Lu Feng, however, is a mere outsider. What right does he have to be here?”

Bai Yao replied sternly “Old Su, I know you’re the eldest of the Bai Family, but Lu Feng is part of the family now. At least for now, let him stay and listen.” Seeing that even Bai Yao and the family head are so polite to the shop owner, Lu Feng guessed that he wasn’t just a regular shop owner of the Bai Family. The family head even said “Old Su, just let him sit in for this one.”

Old Su huffed and said “Fine, do what you want.”

The family head looked towards Lu Feng and said “You can stay if you want.” After that, they continued their meeting with the store owners. Lu Feng then realised that all three of the most influential families in Qinglong town had dozens of store branches. Moreover, the stores sold many types of items like meat or vegetables. As the other two families lowered their prices, it made it harder for the Bai Family to sell their items. If continued on like this, the food will expire. Once goes bad, it will be thrown away, and no profits will be made, which will result in the Bai Family’s downfall.

While on Earth, Lu Feng had seen it many times. Capitalists freely using their own money to defeat their rivals. After that, they slowly gain back their customers, and earn money. Once Lu Feng thought of that, he couldn’t help but but utter out loud “Everyone, I have a plan that might prevent us from getting taken down by the other two families.”

Old Su immediately looked at Lu Feng with disdain. “You? You have a plan?”

Lu Feng nodded. The family head then said “Oh? Let’s have a listen.” However, Old Su coldly laughed and sneered “So just what kind of genius plan do you have that can turn around our situation?”

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