Chapter 2047: Chapter 2044: Meeting
Now the Luo family only resides in a nearby courtyard, surrounded by merchants, causing a significant disparity that leaves the household atmosphere very gloomy.
The people of the Luo family were just dissatisfied because Grand Tutor Deng sent someone to forcefully purchase their shop at a low price, and now, unexpectedly, the Chu family also wants to buy it, having sent someone to negotiate.
Even though they are extremely displeased with Chu Heng, the people of the Luo family dare not offend the Chu family.
They can only grudgingly send someone over to wait first.
When Su Mei came in, Steward Luo quickly stood up and greeted her.
Su Mei smiled warmly, “No need for formalities, Steward Luo.”
She stepped forward, sat down, ordered a pot of good tea, and a few plates of snacks.
Taking advantage of the time while the food was being served, she spoke directly, “Steward Luo, I assume that you and the household already know the reason for my visit today.”
“I won’t beat around the bush. My lady is willing to offer the original price to buy your shop, with the transaction and payment pleted on the spot. How about it?”
Steward Luo looked troubled, “Miss Su Mei, you are from Madam Chu’s side, so you surely understand. Just this morning, Grand Tutor Deng sent someone to buy the shop as well, and now that it’s already sold, it’s really not possible to sell it to your residence.”
Su Mei still wore a smile, exuding authority without anger, “Oh? Is that so? How e I heard that the Deng household hasn’t even paid the silver, nor handled the contract? So it can’t be considered sold yet, right?”
“Or perhaps, your residence is unwilling to sell to my lady? Is it because the price my lady offered is too low, or for some other reason? We can discuss this slowly, there’s no rush. If there’s any misunderstanding, it’s better to talk it out in advance.”
Steward Luo already knew that once the Chu family sent someone, they wouldn’t give up easily. Feeling distressed, he could only express his dilemma, “Miss Su Mei, you can understand our Luo family’s predicament. Even though the house deed hasn’t been exchanged yet, we’ve already agreed with Grand Tutor Deng. If we suddenly change our decision, wouldn’t we be offending someone? Please forgive my inpetence.”
“Steward Luo, this business can be discussed slowly. You can go back and discuss with your lady, the price difference between the original price and the low price is dozens of taels. No matter when, dozens of taels is not a small amount for your residence, right?”
“In fact, speaking of it, I heard about your residence’s situation and feel some sympathy. After all, the Eldest Son of the Deng Family is notoriously domineering. If your family’s masters and young masters hadn’t been involved with him, they wouldn’t be in such bad luck. In this capital, no matter when, once someone has something on you, it feels like a sword dangling overhead, not knowing when it might fall. As for who might make it fall, who could tell?”
“I wonder if your lady has considered the future for the Luo family.”
Steward Luo’s plexion changed again and again, filled with shock and fear.
Although he wasn’t too clear on the matters of his lady and masters, he knew deep down that the current troubles of the residence were due to entanglements with Grand Tutor Deng’s household.
Su Mei didn’t mind Steward Luo’s despondent appearance; she smiled, stood up, and left.
As soon as Su Mei left,
Steward Luo couldn’t care about anything else, hurrying back to the residence.
Upon returning to the residence,
He encountered the Second Master’s young master returning from outside.
This young master is currently the only one in the residence with a scholarly title. Previously low-key, he has now bee a pillar of support.
“Steward Luo, in such a hurry, what happened?” Young Master Luo called out to Steward Luo.
Steward Luo didn’t dare to hide anything and recounted everything Su Mei had just said.
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