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Chapter 433: Chapter 436 Meddling in Others’ Affairs_1
The beauty of a shop owner spoke up, how many men could bear to refuse her?
Immediately, a few robust men held down the despicable man, ready to deliver him to the Government Office.
Just then, someone exclaimed, "Quick, look! Lord Qin and Young Master Bai are coming."
Qin Longyun, seeing the commotion, inquired, "Why are you quarreling?"
An old man with good intentions immediately explained the situation, without bias, and the onlookers all nodded in agreement.
Qin Longyun, with an expressionless face, asked, "Do you admit to your crimes?"
"Lord Qin, I was just joking around. It wasn’t serious, was it? Why go after me and ignore the real villains?"
Qin Longyun said indifferently, "You were about to throw a cockroach into someone’s braised meat and you call that nothing? If I don’t handle such matters, who will feel safe to do business in the future?"
The man clenched his teeth but had no words to retort.
The government officials soon took the man away, and the remaining crowd erupted in cheers of approval, agreeing that such a ruffian deserved to be locked up!
Qin Longyun humbly stated, "This was my oversight, which gave him the opportunity to cause trouble. I will do my best to prevent this from happening in the future."
This sincere show of responsibility left the crowd unaccustomed, thinking that there was probably no other official as good as Lord Qin left.
"Lord Qin, how could we blame you? We all remember your contributions to White Stone Town."
"Some people are naturally shameless, carrying out misdeeds and yet having the audacity to be brazen about it."
Following one person’s lead, the crowd knelt down, offering their thanks to Qin Longyun.
Since Qin Longyun assumed his position, life in White Stone Town had improved significantly.
Qin Longyun quickly pulled them to their feet, "This is my duty, no need for gratitude. Rather, I am very thankful that everyone visited my sister’s shop today, and I hope this scoundrel hasn’t spoiled your mood."
"Thank you, Brother Qin, for your help," said Qiao Duo’er as she bowed politely.
"We’re family; no need for formalities. I wish you great prosperity as you start your business," Qin Longyun said, presenting his gift.
He prepared a Pixiu bronze statue. Pixiu, one of the Dragon Nine Sons, is known for ’only taking in, not letting out,’ and is regarded as a mascot by businessmen.
Bai Yifan followed suit, "Duo’er, I wish you a wealth of business and an abundance of profits every day."
His gift was a delicate and exquisitely crafted Treasure Basin.
Qiao Duo’er thanked each one in turn, and Tan Zhenghong appeared at the right moment, bringing the gifts inside.
With Qin Longyun present, those with ill intentions grew subdued, and before long all the braised meat had sold out.
"Husband, why don’t you rest here for a moment? Duo’er and I have something to attend to," Chen Yiling said, trying to please.
Qin Longyun, on a rare occasion, did not stop her, and Chen Yiling quickly pulled Qiao Duo’er out with her.
They snuck into the back alley together, and by the time they arrived, three people were already waiting there.
Chen Yiling said relievedly, "You’ve all worked hard. For your excellent performance today, I’ve decided to give you a reward of Twenty Wen Money and half a pound of braised meat."
Madam Liang was the best at hiring people to cause trouble, but this wasn’t exclusively her strategy; others could also hire a few to make a show of support.
These were the people Chen Yiling had found, the very ’extras’ that Qiao Duo’er had disdainfully referred to.
However, no one could deny that if it weren’t for them, today’s issue would not have been resolved so smoothly.
Qiao Duo’er distributed the money and meat to them, and the three were incredibly grateful, astonished that they could earn so much just by uttering a few words.
"Madams, if there are any jobs in the future, be sure to call on us brothers!"
