Now, Ma Qianli and others wanted to find a crack to get in.
Just now, they felt that Zhang Fan's status was too humble. Even if he had the money to purchase the Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company, he did not have the capital to be the shopkeeper.
Fortunately, now, in the blink of an eye, Li Qingqing, the third-level alchemist of the Imperial Prefecture who was unattainable in their eyes, was actually proud to be able to help Zhang Fan.
He even went so far as to ask Zhang Fan to help him put in a nice word in front of Master Ye.
In comparison, what they just did was not only ridiculous, but also downright stupid.
"Zhang Fan... ah no, shopkeeper Zhang, we were blinded just now, please sir, please don't be as knowledgeable as us!"
After reacting, Ma Qianli knelt down in front of Zhang Fan and begged: "From now on, you will be the shopkeeper of Zhengtu Carriage Rental. Ma Qianli can swear here that he will obey your orders from now on!"
"correct……"
As if he was afraid that Zhang Fan would take the opportunity to retaliate, he hurriedly added: "Your labor contract, I will announce it in public now and it will be invalid immediately!"
"In addition, you can purchase the entire Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company without spending a single copper!"
Ma Qianli had already "reindicated" from the brink. The other senior executives of Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company, who dared to delay, also knelt on one knee and expressed their willingness to obey all Zhang Fan's orders from now on.
"Report!"
A shout came from outside the hall.
At the same time, a guard rushed over in a panic and said out of breath: "Oh no, the people from Longxing Carriage Rental are here!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present panicked again.
"Longxing Carriage Rental Company actually came to our door?"
"They are so deceptive!"
"The reason why our livelihood at Zhengtu Carriage Rental has been blocked little by little is because people from Longxing Carriage Rental are behind it!"
"Is there any need to say it?
It’s them!”
"And if my guess is correct, they should have found some powerful backer, and then used various systems to push us to a dead end. The purpose is to force us to submit!"
"The most disgusting thing is that they are not bound by these rules, but they use it to check and balance us. This is simply allowing state officials to set fires and not allowing people to light lamps!"
"On the surface it sounds like fair competition, but in fact there is no fairness at all!"
"We need to abide by the rules, but they are above these rules. As a result, we can't compete with them at all!"
"I wonder what kind of backer they have found that can actually protect them from running so unscrupulously in the imperial capital?"
Everyone was indignant and filled with righteous indignation.
At this time, an elder seemed to have thought of something and looked at Zhang Fan with burning eyes, "Shopkeeper Zhang, don't you have Master Ye's support?
Otherwise, you can think of a way!"
"Here... let me go out and take a look!"
Zhang Fan hesitated for a moment, then immediately braved himself and walked out.
Everyone also followed.
main entrance.
Ruan Chengfeng, the shopkeeper of Longxing Carriage Rental Company, stood with his hands behind his hands, a playful smile on his lips, and looked like he was sure of victory.
"Shopkeeper Ma, long time no see. How are you?"
Seeing Ma Qianli and others coming out, Ruan Chengfeng immediately said in a strange tone: "I am here today just to give you one last chance to either merge into our Longxing Carriage Rental Company, get out of the imperial capital, or...disband directly!"
Ma Qianli did not answer, but instead cupped his hands to Zhang Fan, "Shopkeeper Zhang, look at this..."
"I'll handle it!"
Zhang Fan stood out from the crowd and walked up to Ruan Chengfeng, "Shopkeeper Zhang, I am now the shopkeeper of Zhengtu Carriage Rental. If you have anything to say, tell me!"
"oh?
Has the Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company changed its manager?"
Ruan Chengfeng was a little surprised. He looked Zhang Fan up and down, seemed to think of something, and sneered: "Hey, it's really interesting. Do you think that just finding someone to be a scapegoat can avoid the fate of being acquired?"
He glanced at Ma Qianli and continued to sneer, "Your Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company has now reached the end of its rope. No matter how hard you struggle, you can't change this cruel fact!"
"There are only two roads before you now!"
"First, accept the purchase of one million gold coins from this shopkeeper!"
"Secondly, disband on the spot!"
"but……"
He changed the topic and said with a ferocious smile: "Even if you have the guts and are willing to disband on the spot, I still need to remind you!"
"Because you have violated the ban on soliciting customers on Anwen Street before, even if you are willing to disband, your person in charge will be held accountable!"
"According to the laws of the Yong'an Empire, any business that violates the prohibition will be punished with a fine ranging from 500,000 to 2 million, or even jail time!"
He glanced at Zhang Fan and said with a half-smile, "Shopkeeper Zhang, right? Guess what kind of punishment you will receive if you refuse to accept the acquisition?"
"this……"
Zhang Fan frowned.
This was his first contact with these things, so naturally he didn't know how to deal with them.
But Li Qingqing, who had followed, came out and asked, "Shop manager Ruan, right? I am Li Qingqing, the third-level alchemist of the Imperial Prefect's Office. As far as I know, carriage rental shops soliciting customers everywhere has become the norm for a long time in the imperial capital.
, why aren’t people from the Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company allowed to go to Anwen Street to solicit customers?”
"Are you a third-level alchemist from the Imperial Prefecture?"
Ruan Chengfeng's expression changed slightly.
As for the alchemists of the Imperial Master's Mansion, let alone the third level, even if they are only the fifth level alchemist, their status is much higher than them.
But when he thought of the support behind him, he forced himself to calm down and said: "Master Li, right? Are you going to stand up for the Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company?"
"So what?"
Li Qingqing did not deny it, "Don't you think it's too much to charge Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company with such random accusations?"
"Master Li doesn't know something!"
Ruan Chengfeng shook his head, "All carriage rental companies are not allowed to solicit customers on Anwen Street. This is a rule that was issued not long ago. Since Zhengtu Carriage Rental House has violated the regulations, it needs to be punished accordingly. This is a matter of course, Master Li
Is it necessary to defy the laws of the empire just for the sake of a carriage rental company?"
I have to say that Ruan Chengfeng is indeed very eloquent.
Although he was in awe of Li Qingqing's identity, his rhetoric immediately turned against the guest and labeled Li Qingqing as a provocateur of imperial laws.
But as the receptionist of the elixir sales hall of the Imperial Prefecture, Li Qingqing, what kind of cunning and mean guest has he not seen?
After thinking about her words, she said eloquently: "If I remember correctly, your Longxing Carriage Rental Company seems to have gone to Anwen Street to pick up customers, right?"