C156 (2/2)
Li Yi clenched his fist and smashed it onto the counter. He pointed at Hundred Flavors and scolded, ”He, Yu Zhanhong, has gone too far!”
”The business these few days really isn't that good. How about this? There's a promotional event that's going on in the shop. The price will be reduced by a certain amount and even if the price isn't fully reduced, we'll give him a gift.”
”That won't do. If it's like this, we have to thank each other.”
Su Zhi made some rough calculations. She had earned more than ten thousand taels of silver in net profit since she had started operating the restaurant. Even if he gave them back to the old and new customers, he would not be able to keep many things like rice, grains, vegetables and fruits unless he sold them as soon as possible.
The more we buy, the higher the discount. In any case, we won't be able to reach the limit, so giving out a small piece of cake from the dessert shop isn't a big deal. It's not a big deal.
Li Yi drooped his head and said listlessly, ”Little Su, it's best if you have a way. When you encounter a problem, you will think of a way to resolve it. I can't do it. Without you, this shop will collapse. ”
Su Zhi smiled and comforted, ”Big brother Li, don't say that. We are all part of this shop, we can't leave anyone. It's impossible for me to run such a large store all by myself. Everyone has their own duties, so this store can be run as usual.
”I'll be the accountant, not as hard as you guys.”
”Mr. Accounts are very important. You have to be precise about your income and expenditure to know how profitable the store is. Brother Li did a good job.” I think there are already some students preparing for this year's Autumn Festival. Brother Li, you should also want to go, you can do it! ”
When Su Zhi changed the topic, Elementary Scholar Li's complexion turned better, ”Right, I must go and try out this year's Imperial Examinations. What Little Su said is right!”
”Alright, then I wish Big Brother Li victory at the start!”
Li Yi received encouragement and was fully confident.
The two of them were discussing about the business of the shop when a dozen or so armed constables barged in. They had met the leader a few days ago. It had only been a short while, why was he here again?
”Su Zhi!” ”Someone at the yamen hit the injustice drum and said that you kidnapped someone's child and you're coming with us!”
The two of them were confused by her words, and Su Zhi was even more confused. When did she kidnap another person's child?
”Your Lordship, could it be a misunderstanding? How could our family's Xiaosu kidnap a child? ”I don't buy or sell human teeth.”
The leading constable shrugged, ”How should I know? We are only following orders. Alright, alright, let's go!”
Li Yi went up to stop them and explained again, ”You must have made a mistake. The yamen can't come and arrest someone every two or three days!”
Although Su Zhi did not say much, she had already sensed that this was another trouble that had been premeditated. As expected, she could not relax her vigilance.
”Big Brother Li, it's fine. I'll go take a look. Maybe I really made a mistake. I'll be back in a while.”
”But …”
The constable's patience was limited, as he pushed Su Zhi towards the door, ”Let's go, let's go, there's no mistake from the county lord.”
Li Yi could not stop her and could only watch as Su Zhi was taken away.
Qiu Hong happened to rush over to the shop, looking confused. ”Manager Li, what's going on?” Why did the yamen come to arrest him again? ”
Li Yi sighed with a frown and said, ”They say that Little Su kidnapped their child and wants to go to the government to clarify things.”
Qiu Hong was shocked. ”What is this reason?” The boss only does small business, where can he kidnap other people's children? ”
”Who knows? I feel that something is not right these few days. Spring is approaching and something is going on with Flowery Lou. Who knows, it might be behind this!”
However he put it, Qiu Hong also felt that it made sense. In the past, when there were jealous shops, the manager wouldn't make a big fuss. Su Zhi's wrist was high, so she could easily settle it. However, it was very clear that there were people who wanted to thoroughly defeat her in the recent few times, bringing along Hua Manlou and his sinister methods. No one knew who operated in the secret chamber.
”The shop is closed for the day, I want to go to the yamen to check on Little Su's condition.”
Li Yi didn't have the mood to stay at Flower Mansion, so he made a gesture to follow them.
However, Qiu Hong stopped him. ”No way. If the store is not opened, outsiders will think that Flower Mansion is in trouble, which is even more detrimental to the progress of the business.”
Li Yi was a little worried, ”You're right, but there must be someone watching over there. How about this, you go to Prince Yongning's residence to look for His Highness? ”
”Alright, I'll go take a look. As long as Your Highness is here, the boss will be fine.”
Not long after Qiu Hong entered the store, she was in a hurry to leave in the direction of the manor …