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Chapter 426: Chapter 429: Can’t Help But Hit Someone_1
Qiao Duo’er, fearing that delays would invite trouble, nodded in agreement.
Manager Zhu spoke up at the right time, "Then I will invite someone to draft the deed. Please wait a moment."
Ever since he caught the eye of Madam Liang, he had been contemplating selling the shop.
It was better than waiting for Madam Liang to snatch the secret braised meat recipe and then extend her vicious claws toward his shop. By then, he would be left with nothing.
Manager Zhu invited a scholar who made a living by writing for others in town, and it did not take long for him to finish drafting the deed.
This time, Tan Zhenghong personally signed his name. His handwriting was not yet perfect, but for a country villager, it was already quite remarkable.
After obtaining the deed, they went together to the Government Office to register and complete the procedures.
Once at the Government Office, Chen Yiling approached a familiar Government Official and asked, "Is Lord Qin here?"
"There was an attack on a Government Official in Qing Niu Village. It caused quite a stir, and Lord Qin went there to handle the situation. Madam, if you have pressing matters, I can summon him to return."
The Government Official answered respectfully.
Chen Yiling pursed her lips, "No need, I’ll go see Grandfather Yin."
Processing registrations and other miscellaneous tasks were originally Master’s responsibilities. Wouldn’t sparing him from work be giving him an easy ride?
She just feared she wouldn’t be able to resist hitting someone upon seeing Grandfather Yin’s face.
Because the old man always liked to look at people with a slant in his eyes, his gaze dark and hawkish, and every time she saw him like this, her temper flared.
The Government Official led Chen Yiling and the others to the study room.
Then he stood aside to wait, as instructed by Lord Qin.
Lord Qin had said that they should not let Madam and Yin Zheng be alone together; otherwise, Madam might be sold out without even realizing it.
"Madam, what brings you here today?"
Yin Zheng stood up, looking quite deferential, but his eyes held a trace of disdain.
Chen Yiling handed over the deed, "Grandfather Yin, please process some paperwork for my younger sister."
The first thing Grandfather Yin noticed was the deed. He glanced over it roughly, and his expression instantly darkened.
Damn it, they actually bought the shop!
This way, getting their braised meat recipe became even less likely!
He could use his little finger to figure out that Chen Yiling and Qin Longyun must have helped them.
Humph, these two sure know how to spoil things!
After a momentary lapse, he bowed slightly, "Congratulations to the two of you. This shop is excellent, I wish you booming business."
"Thanks for the kind words, Grandfather Yin. You must come and support us when the time comes," Chen Yiling replied noncommittally.
Again, that serpent-like cold gaze, giving her the creeps all over.
"Certainly, certainly," Grandfather Yin murmured to himself, thinking, if I don’t come, how can I witness your failure?
Just then, the drums of grievance outside the Government Office were struck.
Yin Zheng immediately said, "I’m terribly sorry, but I need to go check on the front. If Madam is not in a hurry, please wait here for a moment. I will resolve this as quickly as possible. If you’re busy, you may attend to your affairs, and have the Maid come over tomorrow. I assure you that everything will be managed properly."
After saying this, he hastily left.
It was surely a trivial matter, and his absence wouldn’t matter.
But he just had to vex them, to let these arrogant people know he was not to be trifled with.
After a while, the Government Official came to notify them, "Master has begun to hear the case. Madam, it’s best if you come back tomorrow."
Chen Yiling rolled her eyes, "He really thinks too highly of himself. By what right does he have to preside over a trial?"
Thank goodness White Stone Town had her husband; otherwise, the Master would definitely climb his way to the Magistrate’s position.
"With Lord Qin away, it’s only logical for Master to hear the case," the Government Official explained.
