Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Double Dealing (1/2)
Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Double Dealing
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It took a while for her expression to return to normal.
“Miss, you are truly fated.”
Mrs. Bai lifted her chin and said, “What you say and what I plan are almost identical. But since you guessed it and still chose to come here, it seems you have run out of options.”
“Most people believe in ghosts and spirits, and are pretty concerned about their fate and luck. Your shop is now involved in this kind of thing. If let it continue like this, it will undeniably affect your own business.”
“I don’t ask for much, only ten taels of silver. With just ten taels of silver, I will be able to help you, offend Feng Ershu thoroughly, clear your tofu shop of the haunting issue in front of everyone in town. Then, people will no longer be afraid.”
Zhuang Qingning’s eyes faintly darkened.
As she expected, Mrs. Bai sent Xiao Liuzi as a messenger to attempt playing both sides of the game.
“Ten taels of silver?” Zhuang Qingning sneered: “That’s not a small amount. My tofu shop doesn’t produce much tofu a day, and doesn’t make much money from it either. Half-immortal, your price of ten taels of silver is quite an exorbitant demand.”
“Ten taels of silver may seem a lot, but they can ensure the safety of the business. Why not do it? If people start to avoid your shop because of this and your business goes downhill, you may not make a single coin. However, if you spend these ten taels of silver, the business in the shop will flourish in the future and you will make back the investment.”
“Miss, as a businesswoman, you should be better at financial calculation than me.” Mrs. Bai smirked.
Zhuang Qingning squinted her eyes: “Since you know that I am a businesswoman, you should also know that business people are usually tightfisted and reluctant to part with a penny. It wouldn’t be easy to get money out of me.”
“Are you suggesting…” Mrs. Bai tilted her mouth.
“The cost of this deal is too high, and the return is so-so. I’m afraid we won’t reach an agreement. Excuse me.” Zhuang Qingning sneered, stood up, and prepared to leave.
After taking two steps, she turned back again.
”1 knew it, you would agree to this business deal.” Mrs. Bai smirked: “After all, buying peace and harmony is always a profitable deal, Miss.”
“I came back just to tell you.” Zhuang Qingning said in a deep yet cool voice: “Before I came here, I went to Feng’s tea shop and had a chat with Manager Feng. Judging from his expression, things don’t seem to be going well.”
“I probably won’t be able to make a deal with you, but you might be able to negotiate with Manager Feng.”
Zhuang Qingning left without looking back, leaving behind a string of silvery laughter.
The laughter of a young girl is usually very pleasant, especially when it came from Zhuang Qingning, who always had a clear and melodious voice. But unfortunately, to Mrs. Bai, it could not have been more grating.
As Zhuang Qingning’s footsteps and figure gradually faded away, Mrs. Bai’s face grew increasingly ugly, almost snapping her long nails from tension.
Not only was she foolish, but she also had no clue about buying off danger with money, and she was treacherous. She even went to Feng Ershu.
The fact that Zhuang Qingning had appeared in Feng’s tea shop would certainly lead Feng Ershu to assume that she had revealed everything to Zhuang Qingning.
This Zhuang Qingning, not only did she not do business, she even set her up!
Mrs. Bai was so angry that her face had turned slightly pale.