Chapter 142 - Wanting to Finish off Xiao Baoshan (1/2)

Chapter 142: Wanting to Finish off Xiao Baoshan

“Your husband went to the provincial city a few days ago, right? Did he steal something?” asked Fang Shanding.

Ye Xiaoxian said, “Sir, my husband makes a living by sailing with s.h.i.+ps. He not only went to the provincial city but also a lot of other places. Sir, did you just say something about stealing things? My husband is honest and humble. He would never steal anything.”

If he had ever stolen anything, it must have been her heart.

Fang Shanding sneered. “Your taxes have been decreased, right?”

“Talking about the tax, I also feel very curious. It was raised some time before and then decreased. I’ve been confused about it. Don’t tell me it will be increased again tomorrow. This is the only flaw of doing business in Qinghe and it keeps me being on tenterhooks all the time.

Seeing Ye Xiaoxian’s behavior he started to become increasingly sure that she was acting dumb. He fixed his eyes on Ye Xiaoxian and tried to tear her mask of deceit off.

However, Ye Xiaoxian was very calm and just asked him with a confused expression, “Sir, is there anything else I can do for you?”

Fang Shanding said, “Just a reminder for you. Though I’m not a tax official now, don’t you think I will be defeated like that. I’ve still got some power in town, believe it or not, so let’s wait and see.”

Ye Xiaoxian asked, “Does this concern me?”

Fang Shanding sneered. “No, it doesn’t. Go and cook your dishes.”

Ye Xiaoxian bowed before she left. “Right.”

Fang Shanding gripped his tea cup again. Ye Xiaoxian was a hot little pepper and he wanted to subdue her imposing manner.

…

During the course of the next few days, Fang Shanding was constantly walking around at the dock. He was observing Xiao Baoshan secretly.