chsdbacks Chapter 189 The Little Boss is Here
Chapter 189 The Little Boss is Here
Detective Wang took the sign, examined it carefully, then looked coldly at Xiao Jingshan, his tone stern and reprimanding: "Xiao Jingshan, you've got some nerve! How dare you be so arrogant in the concession, forging a Kodama Agency pass to defraud merchants? Look closely, this sign is fake. Kodama Agency passes don't look like this at all, nor do they have this pattern. Come with me to the police station and confess your crimes!"
Xiao Jingshan's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground. The arrogance and smugness on his face vanished without a trace, replaced by panic and fear. He kowtowed repeatedly to Su Yueqing, crying and begging for mercy: "Boss Su, I was wrong, I was really wrong, please forgive me! I'll never dare to do it again, I'll never dare to cheat you again! I'll give you all my money, please forgive me this time!"
Two police officers stepped forward, one on each side, and lifted up the limp Xiao Jingshan. Ignoring his cries and pleas for mercy, they walked straight out the door. Xiao Jingshan's cries grew fainter and fainter until they disappeared into the street.
Su Yueqing stood at the door, quietly watching his disheveled figure. The coldness in her eyes gradually faded, and she regained her usual gentle demeanor.
A waiter nearby quickly stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Boss lady, you knew he was a fake all along? You never believed him from the beginning?"
Su Yueqing smiled faintly, her tone calm yet revealing a hint of insight and wisdom: "If he were truly a staff officer of the 76th Division, working under Takagi Masao and wielding some power, why would he be short of five thousand silver dollars? This kind of bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong only knows how to prey on us merchants; keeping him around is just a menace. Exposing him will not only give us some peace and quiet but also serve as a warning to other merchants in the concession, so they won't be fooled by such people and lose money for nothing."
The waiter suddenly realized what was going on and nodded quickly, secretly admiring the proprietress's intelligence and composure.
Sunlight streamed through the doors and windows of the silk shop, falling on the dazzling array of silk fabrics on the shelves, giving them a soft sheen and a warm glow, as if the turmoil of last night had never happened.
Meanwhile, in the study of the mansion, Yan Shuo looked at the list of genuine goods in his hand, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
Wang Xiaohong strode into the study and reported, "I went to the silk shop. Xiao Jingshan was just arrested by the police, but he should be released soon. The Japanese will definitely come to ransom him and then continue to cause trouble for Su Yueqing."
"Yes, Kodama Yoshio and Takagi Masao won't give up until they see the money," Yan Shuo nodded slowly, his tone calm yet confident. "They'll also send Xiao Jingshan to harass the cloth shop. I reckon those two will come out in person, but it's unlikely. They only make a few thousand silver dollars here and there. Do they really want ten thousand? That's wishful thinking. They'll probably be looked down upon by other intelligence agencies. They're so greedy they're not even picky. A cloth shop, no matter how rich, can only get over ten thousand if they shut it down. They don't want to do that kind of short-sighted thing right now. After all, to make money in the long run, the cloth shop has to keep operating."
"Yes! They raided the cloth shop, it's just a one-time transaction, they're not stupid!" Wang Xiaohong chimed in with a smile.
"Let's go, let's go to the fabric shop." Yan Shuo stood up, straightened his clothes, and said decisively.
"Hongxi, prepare the car!" Wang Xiaohong turned and walked out of the study, calling out to Ma Hongxi, who was watering the flowers in the yard.
"Okay!" Ma Hongxi immediately put down the water bottle in her hand and ran to the garage to drive the car, not daring to delay for the slightest.
Before long, the car stopped in front of Yueqing Silk and Cloth Shop. Wang Xiaohong got out first, quickly walked around to the other side, and opened the car door for Yan Shuo. The customers who were selecting fabrics and the passersby stopped to watch and whisper among themselves when they saw Yan Shuo's manner, pointing at him and speculating about his identity.
"Get out of the way! Everyone disperse!" Ma Hongxi stepped forward and shouted at the crowd, her sharp eyes instantly driving them away.
Yan Shuo stepped out of the car, his posture upright, exuding an aura that commanded respect. He and Wang Xiaohong walked straight into Yueqing Silk Shop.
Su Yueqing hurriedly came forward. She was dressed in an elegant moon-white embroidered dress, with a light blue beaded flower tucked behind her ear. Her features were gentle and her demeanor serene. She smiled and asked, "Sir, are you having clothes made? We've just received a new batch of fabric. Would you like to take a look?"
"Yes, I'm Yao Yao's boyfriend. Hello, Aunt Su!" Yan Shuo nodded slightly, his tone becoming more gentle.
"Huh? Yao Yao's boyfriend?" Su Yueqing looked surprised, then her face broke into a warm smile. She quickly said, "You're that Liu Jie? Hello, hello, come in and sit down. Da Long, pour some tea!"
Da Long was a shop assistant at the cloth shop. He looked to be in his early twenties, wearing a short blue cloth jacket and dark blue trousers with the cuffs rolled up. His hands were clean and neat, and he had honest-looking features and a slightly shy expression.
Hearing their conversation and glancing at Yan Shuo's attire, Da Long was startled—he knew that Yao Yao was Li Zhiyao, the daughter of Shen Manqing, the big boss of the cloth shop. So, the person in front of him must be the young boss.
Looking at Yan Shuo's demeanor and attire, it's clear he's no ordinary person; he must be someone with great abilities. The troubles the cloth shop has been causing these past few days should now have a solution.
Thinking of this, Da Long quickly responded and ran to the backyard to brew tea. He specially took out the best tea leaves in the shop and dared not be negligent in the slightest.
"Sir, please have some tea!" Da Long walked over with a steaming cup of tea, gently placed it on the table, bowed slightly, and spoke respectfully.
"Hmm." Yan Shuo picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and looked up at Su Yueqing, his tone tinged with helplessness. "Aunt Su, you ran into trouble, why didn't you tell Yao Yao? You even went to pass the message on to Madam. I'm just three streets away at Luxiang Garden. If anything happened, I could have just come and let you know, wouldn't that have solved the problem?"
"Hey, who would know what you actually do?" Su Yueqing waved her hand, her tone a little embarrassed. "I only heard from Yao Yao that you work at Ximei Trading Company, just as a financial clerk. How could I possibly expect you to be able to handle those fierce and ruthless people from the Kodama Organization?"
"Whether it's curable or not, just tell me, and I'll know. Haha!" Yan Shuo smiled, his tone relaxed. "I heard about your situation from Brother Zhong, so I rushed over."
"Let me tell you, that Takagi Masao came to our shop, and he's a real scoundrel," Su Yueqing said, her expression turning serious, her tone tinged with displeasure. "He's incredibly greedy; a little money simply can't appease him!"
"Okay, I understand. It's alright! Leave it to me." Yan Shuo's tone was reassuring, putting Su Yueqing at ease.
"What do you plan to do with him?" Su Yueqing asked hurriedly, her eyes full of worry.