After the governnt officer left, Li Fuyou slamd his fist down on the table, his eyes filled with rage.
He had not expected the corrupt official to be so brazen or to send an officer to remind him, feeling greatly insulted.
In Shanshi County, with that official around, he feared he might never return.
Having understood the situation, he stood up and said, "Amo, prepare everything. We’re not selling the restaurant. We’ll set off today and leave Shanshi County."
"Yes, young master."
Just as the two were about to leave, a stern-faced person entered through the door.
The visitor looked to be in his forties, and judging from his attire, seed to be a steward of so wealthy family.
The man asked, "May I have the pleasure of speaking with Young Master Li?"
A flicker of confusion passed through Li Fuyou’s eyes; he did not know the man or his purpose. "Indeed, I am he. And you are?"
"Zhang is my na, just call Steward Zhang. I’m here on behalf of my young master. I heard you wish to sell Dongfeng Restaurant?"
Upon hearing this, Li Fuyou’s interest was piqued, thinking that fortune can co from misfortune. Just as he planned to leave, a buyer had co knocking. "May I inquire as to who your young master is?"
"Young Master Li doesn’t need to know that. We offer silver, you take the silver, and that’s it."
Li Fuyou’s brow furrowed upon hearing this. He speculated internally. Could it be soone from the Chu Family? If so, he would rather die than sell. He couldn’t let the restaurant fall into the hands of the Chu Family’s eldest son. "I apologize, but if you won’t disclose the identity of your master, then I’m not selling the restaurant."
Upon hearing this, a crafty look flashed in the man’s eyes and his lips turned up slightly. "Well then, you have t my young master before. So days ago, he dined with Miss from the Wang Family at the Dongfeng Restaurant in the county town and left behind a silver note of a hundred taels. That’s all I can reveal."
With those words, Li Fuyou instantly recalled the scene. The man who defended Miss Wang, though he did not know which family’s young master he was, the ease with which he tossed away the silver note, and his fine clothes, indicated that he ca from a wealthy family lineage.
"Why does your young master want to buy my Dongfeng Restaurant?"
The man had clearly co prepared and replied, "To contend with Yuelai Restaurant. Is vengeance for stealing his wife a sufficient reason?"
A flash of surprise crossed Li Fuyou’s face, and then he caught on. His lips subtly curved upward. He wasn’t the only one who detested the Chu Family’s eldest son.
"May I have the honor of eting your young master?"
"That may be possible in the future. Let us discuss the restaurant for now. What’s your price?"
"Seven thousand taels for the seven restaurants combined."
The man chuckled. "Ha ha, Young Master Li, that is a bit disingenuous. Others don’t get such a rate."
"..." Li Fuyou frowned, realizing the man had thoroughly investigated him. "Fine, five thousand taels for the seven restaurants."
The man shook his head once again and held up two fingers. "No more than two thousand taels."
At that mont, Li Fugui felt like he was about to explode with anger. Two thousand taels was not even the price of one restaurant, yet the man wanted to purchase all seven, taking him for a fool?
He said angrily, "Steward Zhang, your price wouldn’t buy even one restaurant; I’m not selling."
Li Fuyou had expected the other party to raise the offer upon his refusal. Instead, the man said, "Then let it be. My young master only asked to try. After all, dealing with the Chu Family’s eldest son won’t be easy. There’s the risk of losing silver."
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