Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Losing Face (Additional Monthly Pass) (1/2)

Chapter 200: Chapter 200 Losing Face (Additional Monthly Pass)

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He had lost his composure due to a surge of anger. Whether the matter was regarded as a big deal or a small one, the fact remained that he had knocked over someone else’s goods. Even if it was not necessary to compensate for an entire basket of vegetables, he still owed some money.

No matter how much he had to compensate, he had lost face in this matter.

If word of this incident were to spread, it might stir dissatisfaction among people against Fushun Tower and possibly affect its business.

The most critical part came from Zhuang Qingning’s statement about no longer supplying tofu and other ingredients to Fushun Tower.

Currently, Fushun Tower’s signature dishes were mainly made from ingredients from Zhuang’s Tofu Shop. If Zhuang’s refused to supply, the taste of the dishes would deteriorate and naturally affect the business. At such a juncture, Ruyi Pavilion might seize the opportunity to oust Fushun Tower from its position.

Feng Yongkang was in turmoil, not knowing how to respond to this situation.

It seemed that no matter the response, it would bring him no benefits, only disadvantages. Moreover, the resentment in Zhuang Qingning’s eyes had heightened.

In the end, all of this was Zhuang Qingning’s doing. If she hadn’t been so eager to sell vegetables to Fushun Tower for profit, such an incident wouldn’t have occurred.

Zhang Yongchang, who had just returned from the county town, approached, put down the bamboo basket he was carrying, and looked at Zhuang Qingning with a grin. “Miss Ning is here. Why are you all standing at the door? Let’s talk inside the courtyard.”

After saying that, Zhang Yongchang noticed the overturned basket under Feng Yongkang’s feet, with loofahs and chives scattered everywhere, and he frowned. “What happened?”

“Master, you’re finally back.”

Seeing Zhang Yongchang, Lian Rong felt like a drowning man catching a life raft. He quickly seized Zhang Yongchang’s arm. “The shop manager and Miss Zhuang had an argument.”

“Why?” Zhang Yongchang’s frown deepened further.

“Here’s what happened…”

Lian Rong wiped the sweat from his forehead, a result of his previous anxiety. He explained how Zhuang Qingning had intended to give the surplus crops from their home field to Zhang Yongchang. He was supposed to move the crops to the backyard when he encountered Feng Yongkang. He clearly explained how Feng Yongkang misunderstood the situation and started giving Zhuang Qingning a hard time.

He even visually demonstrated the whole scenario.

“The shop manager did indeed misunderstand. Miss Zhuang really didn’t intend to sell us the vegetables or use her favor to make a profit. She wanted to give the vegetables to the master out of goodwill,” Lian Rong explained.

Feng Yongkang’s face turned grim upon hearing this.

It turned out he made a fool of himself by making such a fuss.

Zhang Yongchang turned to Lian Rong, frowning. “If that’s the case, why didn’t you say it earlier?”

“I wanted to.” Lian Rong pouted with a wronged expression. “But before I could even speak, the shop manager took over the conversation. Not only did he scold me, but he also left me speechless.”

“Shop manager, you really misunderstood and unjustly accused Miss Zhuang.”

When Lian Rong said this, he glanced at Feng Yongkang. His words contained no small amount of resentment.

Without seeking clarity about the whole situation, he aggressively started the verbal attack. Anybody would dislike this; moreover, he wrongfully blamed Zhuang Qingning.

Lian Rong was deeply displeased.