Jiang Qing, being a person of great stature and shrewdness, took one look at Xin Lin and then at Master Ji and understood what was going on.
He made a symbolic gesture of clasping fists towards Master Ji, which counted as having given his respects.
Master Ji wore an expression of delighted surprise.
Having patronized the Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall for so many years, he had never even seen the face of Jiang Qing, not to ntion having been treated with such friendliness by him.
Was it not said that this person from the Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall was known for his "Ghost Abacus," showing no rcy in his dealings?
Vice Hall Master Wang standing beside was also taken aback; he was the only one aware of Jiang Qing’s true identity.
Jiang Qing actually being at the beck and call of a young child—wasn’t this little fellow just a general worker?
The reaction of Master Zhao was even more subtle.
Hall Master Jiang was being so polite towards Master Ji, yet he left Master Zhao of the number one Spiritual Food Restaurant in Zixiao hanging, not giving him as much as a glance.
All of this, because of that little general worker!
"Brother Jiang, it’s not that I’m looking for you, but our family’s Master Ji is. He had a reservation for so dicine here, but your Vice Hall Master sold it to soone else by mistake. Right now, they are even demanding ten tis the price in a coercive sale. Please, have a look at this situation."
Xin Lin curled his lips, snitching with an air of discontent.
Master Ji wasn’t sloppy either; he quickly handed over the contract that had been agreed upon a few days before.
Jiang Qing took it, glanced over it a few tis, and then his eyes turned to Vice Hall Master Wang with a starkly different disposition than when he looked at Xin Lin—a chill that was frightening to witness.
"Vice Hall Master Wang, what kind of work is this? The contract is clear in black and white; you were negligent in your duties and have not made tily ands. This month, your salary is halved."
Vice Hall Master Wang, who had been arrogant just monts ago, was now shrinking his neck, not daring to utter a single word.
"As for Master Zhao, this batch of dicine was never ant for De Yue Building. If you still wish to purchase, in three days’ ti, the sa quality of herbs will be available for you to pick up from the Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall."
"Hall Master Jiang, doing this is not right—I paid with real gold and silver!"
Master Zhao tried to argue his case.
With the price inflated to tenfold, he had hoped to take this opportunity to strike at the Taoyao Pavilion while at the sa ti swindle a good sum from Master Ji.
Master Zhao only knew Jiang Qing as the Hall Master who arrived just last year; seeing his smooth chin, free of whiskers, and his young age, he had begun to carry himself with unbridled arrogance.
"Oh? Is Master Zhao suggesting that our Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall is bullying custors with our influence?"
Jiang Qing smiled slightly, with no hint of anger between his brows, appearing very amiable.
But the next mont, the smile on his face vanished as if it was the snow in spring, dissolving instantaneously. The swift change in expression was startling.
"Even if we bullied custors, so what! Let it be known, Vice Hall Master Wang and Master Zhao colluded, lining their own pockets, and for the next three months, all transactions with De Yue Building are to be refused."
Master Zhao was startled, and Vice Hall Master Wang alongside shuddered, now realizing that Jiang Qing was simply seizing the opportunity to assert his stance.
With but a few dismissive words, Jiang Qing resolved the matter.
Master Ji stood there dumbfounded, not returning to his senses until he had the wrapped Dust Extinguishing Grass and Fire Dragon Ginseng in his hands.
"Master Ji, I need to speak with Brother Jiang for a mont, please wait for ,"
Xin Lin grinned, unable to conceal his elation.
No wonder there’s a saying that having connections makes everything easier.
It seems if one wants to get by in Purple Cloud City, it really pays to stick by Jiang Qing’s side!
Jiang Qing led Xin Lin aside, and his eyes narrowed as he took in Xin Lin’s worn clothing.
It seems the situation at Chu Mansion is even worse than he imagined.
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