Liu Zi rolled his eyes after hearing what the third elder said. It turned out that the shopkeeper had already been reused by the third elder. No wonder he came in and out of the elder's mansion every day.
If I had been following the shopkeeper, wouldn't I have the opportunity to become the shopkeeper in the future? Besides, after listening to the elder's wishes, they would still stay in the Leng family in the future.
So, he stood aside and said respectfully: "Thank you, Third Elder, for giving me a chance. I will definitely do a good job."
Shopkeeper Liu knew that the third elder wanted to say something to him, so he winked at Liuzi, who nodded and went out and closed the door behind him.
The third elder said: "The courtyard is very lively on weekdays, why is it so deserted today?"
"I don't know what happened today. My two brothers seemed to have something on their minds that they couldn't let go of. They were hiding in the house and refused to come out. Yesterday, I went to see the clerk with shopkeeper Qi. Who knew that I was the only one who came to the house today?
There were three people in the shop, but none of his waiters showed up. This morning, when I saw shopkeeper Qi's face not looking good, I thought those guys might not come over," shopkeeper Liu said.
"Shopkeeper Li didn't go with you yesterday?" asked the third elder.
"Shopkeeper Li said that the guy is very stable in the shop and doesn't need to worry about anything. We left in a bit of a hurry yesterday and didn't ask in detail," said shopkeeper Liu.
"It's really strange. Could it be that something happened in the past few days that you don't know about?" the third elder whispered.
Although the Third Elder's voice was very low, Shopkeeper Liu still heard it clearly. Just now, he had some doubts that he might be the one who was plotted in the end. After listening to the Third Elder's words, he became even more suspicious.
"What does the third elder mean?" Shopkeeper Liu asked cautiously.
"No, it doesn't mean anything. I just think things are a bit coincidental. You don't have to think too much. As long as they come to join you, I will keep them. A Lan is young and energetic, and sometimes he does things out of spite. Don't follow him.
Take it easy." The third elder said with a smile.
Shopkeeper Liu smiled after listening to the third elder's words, and told the third elder that he could understand A-Lan. Everyone came from that time, and in a few years, A-Lan would become calm.
After the third elder left, Shopkeeper Liu's face darkened.
It seemed that his suspicion was correct. He noticed that the third elder did not go to other shopkeepers. He knew that Ren Zi might only target his shop.
I did change my accounts, and I have already left a long time ago. Could it be that I have also driven away my assistant? If I had this plan, why didn’t I speak directly instead of beating around the bush like this?
When leaving the Elder's Mansion, Shopkeeper Liu's face had always been ugly. Shopkeeper Qi was a little confused. Just now Shopkeeper Liu looked so proud, why did he change his face so quickly?
"Old Liu, what's wrong with you?" Shopkeeper Qi asked.
"Nothing, I'm going to take the first step." Shopkeeper Liu got on the carriage alone.
Shopkeeper Qi was even more confused and asked: "Old Li, what do you think happened to him?"
"The third elder came here just now. I wonder if he said something to him." Shopkeeper Li said.
When the Third Elder came just now, he happened to see it. Of course he heard the conversation between Shopkeeper Liu and Shopkeeper Qi in the yard. Indeed, as Shopkeeper Qi said, Shopkeeper Liu looked very proud of himself. Only a few hours had passed.
Suddenly he left with a gloomy face.
"The third elder just came over?" Shopkeeper Qi asked.
"Yes, after the third elder came in, he went directly into Lao Liu's yard." Shopkeeper Li said.
The two people got into a carriage at this time and started chatting in the carriage.
"Did the young master do something again to make Old Liu unhappy?" Shopkeeper Qi asked.
"Master handed over the shop to Ren Zi, what can be done to make Lao Liu unhappy? You know Ren Zi's temper, why would you target those clerks? If A Lan didn't want to keep those clerks, he would directly deal with them that day
They spoke. We have met Liu Zi before, and his problems have not changed over the years. If you think about it carefully, if he had not made a big mistake, how could Ren Zi curse so loudly?" Shopkeeper Li said.
Shopkeeper Li was right, Shopkeeper Qi already knew the whole story, but he was still a little surprised that Shopkeeper Li was so transparent.
"Lao Liu and I met with those boys yesterday. We originally thought that the people in my shop would also be reprimanded, but we didn't expect that Ren Zi did this for a reason..." Shopkeeper Qi told Shopkeeper Li what happened yesterday.
"What? They actually fell asleep in the warehouse? Fortunately, they were discovered in time, otherwise they would have been burned to death inside? Ren Zi did this for their own good, how dare they turn the tables?" Shopkeeper Li
asked in surprise.
"Those boys are not only brave but also smooth-tongued. In order to follow Lao Liu, they will say anything. I am even a little worried. Even if we tell him the truth now, he will not believe our words." Shopkeeper Qi said.
"You don't believe what we say anymore?" Shopkeeper Li said.
"I think he has changed." Shopkeeper Qi said.
"Lao Qi, Lao Liu actually haven't changed. I already have a plan, but I don't know if you think the same." Shopkeeper Li said.
"What are your plans? Tell me?" Shopkeeper Qi said.
Shopkeeper Qi felt that Shopkeeper Li’s thoughts should be consistent with hers, because Shopkeeper Li felt something was not right yesterday.
"I don't plan to come over tomorrow. My daily life in the Elder's Mansion is meaningless. This matter should not be hidden from my family. If Shopkeeper Liu asks about it tomorrow, just pretend that you don't know." Shopkeeper Li
said.
"Actually, I had this idea last night. I know the elder treats us well, but this is always the Leng family. Leaving is our own choice. We can't blame Allan. Besides, he has already given us enough face." Shopkeeper Qi
said.
It seemed that the two of them had already come up with an idea, and they never spoke again along the way.
After Shopkeeper Li made up his mind, he told his wife what happened in the past few days. After hearing this, Mrs. Li supported Shopkeeper Li's decision. Early the next morning, Shopkeeper Li did not go to the Elder's Mansion, but went to the study first.
He opened the secret compartment and found a ledger. He hesitated and stuffed the ledger into his sleeve pocket.
He quickly got on the carriage and asked the driver to take him to the shop. After arriving near the shop, shopkeeper Li got out of the carriage. Seeing that Uncle Ren happened to be in his shop, he quickly entered the shop.
Uncle Ren was looking down at the account book, feeling that someone had come in and wondering who came to the shop so early to buy something.
"Hello... Shopkeeper Li?" Uncle Ren asked in surprise.
Uncle Ren had already received the news that the three shopkeepers had gone to the Elder's Mansion. Shopkeeper Li suddenly appeared in the shop early in the morning today, which really surprised him.
"Is it convenient for me to take a step to talk?" Shopkeeper Li said in a low voice.
Uncle Ren saw that Shopkeeper Li seemed to really have something to say, so he invited Shopkeeper Li to the inner hall.
The waiter was also very surprised to see shopkeeper Li, and left after serving tea.
"Shopkeeper Li, just tell me if you have anything to do." Uncle Ren saw that shopkeeper Li was a little nervous and said quickly.
"Please give this to the young master." Shopkeeper Li took out the account book and handed it to Uncle Ren and said.
Uncle Ren took it over and saw that it was an account book. He looked at Shopkeeper Li seriously and asked, "Shopkeeper Li, what are you doing?"
"The young master will naturally understand after seeing it. Please tell him that I am unworthy of the Leng family." After speaking, shopkeeper Li stood up and planned to leave.
Uncle Ren grabbed Shopkeeper Li and said, "Shopkeeper Li, please stay. The young master also has something to give you."
After Uncle Ren left shopkeeper Li behind, he turned around, opened a cabinet in the inner hall, and took out a wooden box from inside.
Uncle Ren handed the wooden box to shopkeeper Li and said: "This box was given by the young master. In fact, the young master prepared a copy for the four shopkeepers who left. But you were invited to the elder's mansion, and the young master asked you to stay only
I received the letter and took the things back."
Shopkeeper Li took the wooden box and didn't know what was in the box. Before leaving with the box, he asked the waiter to keep working hard at Leng's house.
After Uncle Ren explained a few words, he went to Shopkeeper Liu's shop. When he saw that Liuzi was not in front, he thought that he must be lazy again. So he went into the back hall to look for him. When he entered, he found that the three clerks were missing.
Already.
When he got to the backyard, he saw two guys working in the backyard, and asked, "Have you seen Liuzi and the others?"
"Uncle Ren, Liu Zi and the other three didn't come here early this morning," the waiter said.
"Didn't come over?" Uncle Ren asked.
"Yes, Uncle Ren, I haven't seen their shadows all morning," the waiter said.
"You guys go to the front and take care of the shop. There must be people in front. I'll go back to Leng Mansion and I'll be back in a while." Uncle Ren said.
"Yes." said the man.
After Uncle Ren left the shop, he returned to Leng's house.
"Master, shopkeeper Li came here early this morning and brought a ledger. I have already given it to him." Uncle Ren handed the ledger to A-Lan and said.
Ah Lan took the account book and said, "It seems that Shopkeeper Li has figured it out. By the way, Liuzi went to the Elder's Mansion early this morning."
"I was just about to tell you about this. I thought he simply didn't come to the shop. I didn't expect that it was also the elder's fault." Uncle Ren said.
"I'm afraid it's not the elder's fault this time, it's probably Shopkeeper Liu's fault. By the way, what did Shopkeeper Li say?" A Lan asked.
"He didn't say anything, he just left this account book." Uncle Ren said.
"I will take a closer look when I have time. By the way, I will go to the northern suburbs with Ayu in a while. There has been some movement over there. It's time to close the net." A Lan said with a smile.
"Really? I thought they would hold back, but I didn't expect the Third Elder to make such a mistake." Uncle Ren said.
"After I sent people to follow the clues to investigate, I found that there are businesses in the surrounding counties and Yucheng. If they only supply to Jinyuzhai, there should be no shortage if they temporarily stop mining. But their business has gone to other places
, if we don’t mine, we will run out of stock.” A Lan said.
"Why don't I go with you? I'm not worried about you and Ayu." Uncle Ren said.
"Don't worry, our people have already made arrangements. Just take care of the shop. Although Liu Zi has left, you still have to be careful."
"I know, you have to be more careful in a while. I know how to shop first. There are three men missing in the shop. It's really too busy." Uncle Ren said hurriedly.
"If there is not enough manpower in the shop, temporarily transfer people from other shops to help you for a few days. In two days, some people from other shops will be transferred to help you." A Lan said.
