Inside the private room, Qinghe remained as calmly composed as usual.
Ah Lian took out the silver needles to test Qinghe’s food for poison. After confirming there was no issue with the dishes, Qinghe began to eat.
The master and servant noticed nothing amiss.
The poison that Dong Huiying personally administered could not be detected by a re silver needle.
At the sa ti.
A strong horse, a person clad in red.
Shujun, who was far behind, finally caught up.
Dust covered his handso features, and even the color of his bright red clothes had dulled significantly. He ca bearing the full brunt of the wind and sand, his eyes bloodshot with deep shadows beneath them.
Since his wife was kidnapped, he hadn’t had a good night’s sleep or a decent al and was constantly on edge.
Entering the city, he rode straight to a store.
Shujun was overwheld, having a large business empire like the Huizi Store spread almost throughout Dayuan. Although its developnt had slowed a bit in the past six months, even if Shujun didn’t personally involve himself in every matter, due to his talent in employing people and ticulous plans, the Huizi Store could still function without him.
Each major city had a Substore Owner. As the Owner, Third Master Liang seldom ca to inspect. The daily managent of the city’s shops was handled by these Substore Owners. Under these Substore Owners were establishnts carrying the Huizi Store brand on their plaques, like the Food As Heaven restaurant chains, cloth stores, pharmacies, inns, and escort agencies covering all aspects of life.
The Substore Owner in this city was ostensibly the shopkeeper of a pawnshop.
Shujun entered the pawnshop and presented his Token. "Is Master of Branched Wang here?"
The shop’s assistant imdiately straightened, and without questioning Shujun’s identity further, recognized the Token engraved with a blood phoenix, especially since the young master wore bright red.
The assistant had heard the Master of Branched Wang ntion before that the man behind the Huizi Store, with the surna Liang and known as Third Master, was a remarkable person. Once an actor, he ventured into comrce. Known for his keen insight into people and astonishing business acun, the growth of the Huizi Store over the years was evident to all. Though not yet surpassing the century-old traditional families, it was only a matter of ti before it would; rely a question of ti remained.
"Please co in quickly. The Shopkeeper is inside having his al; he will be delighted to see you!"
The assistant hurriedly led Shujun to the back courtyard of the pawnshop calling out loudly, "Brother Wang, co quickly! We have a distinguished guest!"
Shujun was indeed a man who didn’t value gender over ability but looked at competence alone. Clear waters have no fish; his only requirent for his Substore Owners was basic loyalty, with competence high enough to be outstanding.
Weaklings would step down, and the capable would rise. Many talented n, previously overlooked due to their male status, flocked to Third Master Liang. Now, the Substore Owners across Dayuan were evenly split between n and won, young and old, making it quite unique. He provided nurous job opportunities to n who were otherwise low-status and discriminated against due to their gender.
The Master of Branched Wang was one such example, as was the Liu-nad Substore Owner in the neighboring Nanling City, both being n.
Master of Branched Wang was sipping soup when he heard the assistant’s loud calls outside. Wiping his mouth leisurely, he stood and walked out.
However, upon seeing the person in red at the door, Master of Branched Wang’s pupils contracted: "Third Master!?" How co you’re here!? He didn’t voice this question, but inside, he was quite taken aback.
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