Chapter 327: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 327: Arrogance Backed by Power (2)
"Haha!" Mo Yan sneered sarcastically. "So Shopkeeper Gou is indeed a servant of the Xue family! I must apologize, but I am a free citizen, not a servant! Shopkeeper Gou should save his master’s haughtiness for someone who cares!"
"You insolent girl!" Shopkeeper Gou's face turned a livid shade of blue. He stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with venomous anger as he stared at Mo Yan. "Even if I am merely a servant of the Xue family, crushing a little Mo family like yours is as easy as squashing a bug! Since the Mo family refuses to sell and has insulted the Xue family, I will report this to the young master. Let's see if your sharp tongue will be of any use then!"
Mo Yan's face turned cold as well. She retorted without a hint of politeness, "Then please inform Young Master Xue that if he wishes to acquire 'Mo Family Fragrant Rice', he must show genuine sincerity. Otherwise, even if it means mutual destruction, the Mo family will never compromise or allow ourselves to be trampled upon."
"I will certainly convey that message!"
Shopkeeper Gou gnashed his teeth and, with a furious flick of his sleeve, stormed out of the Mo family's rice shop, his face clouded with anger.
"Take care, sir! Come back soon!" Wang Pangtou mischievously called after him. Seeing Shopkeeper Gou quicken his pace, he couldn't help but burst into laughter!
Tie Tou, clueless as ever, scratched his head and grinned innocently.
In the private room, Li Zhong's smile faded, replaced by a look of concern. "By offending Shopkeeper Gou this time, who knows what stories he will spin when he returns to the Xue family."
Mo Yan snorted. "Even if we refuse the acquisition, being polite won't change the fact that we've offended them. Who cares what he says when he returns? Maybe seeing our 'arrogance' will make Young Master Xue hesitant to act!"
"Haha, the Xue family might not realize you have connections with Young Master Yan. They probably think you're just a fearless young girl! This might provoke them even more, and they could resort to underhanded tactics."
Li Zhong knew the Xue family wouldn't let this go easily. Fortunately, they weren’t completely without support. If Young Master Yan was willing to intervene, it would be the best solution. Even if he didn't, there were other ways to handle it. But if there was a shortcut, why not take it?
Their suspicions were confirmed when Shopkeeper Gou returned to the Xue family in a rage, heading straight to Young Master Xue's study. Young Master Xue, just in his twenties, had recently started managing the family business, and the acquisition of the Mo family’s rice shop was his responsibility.
Shopkeeper Gou exaggerated the story, concluding with a provocative remark: "Young Master, the Mo family is too arrogant. They don't respect the Xue family or you at all. They must be taught a lesson; otherwise, everyone will think they can step on the Xue family!"
Thud!
"Outrageous! Outrageous!" Young Master Xue kicked over a chair in anger, pointing at Shopkeeper Gou and scolding, "You can't even handle such a small matter and have brought disgrace to the Xue family. What use are you to me?"
Terrified, Shopkeeper Gou knelt and clung to Young Master Xue’s leg, crying, "Young Master, I am loyal to you! It's not that I'm incompetent; it’s the Mo family’s brazenness. They insulted the Xue family and you, not even mentioning the acquisition!"
"Enough! Stop sniveling like a child!" Young Master Xue kicked him away in disgust. "I will assign Shopkeeper Song to handle this. Get out of my sight, and don’t come back without my orders."
Shopkeeper Gou turned pale, not with fear but with anger. However, seeing Young Master Xue’s fury, he didn't dare plead for himself any further. He could only bow and scrape, "Young Master, don’t be angry. I will leave immediately."
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