coobybook Chapter 241: Conflict
Chapter 241: Conflict
Fang Xiaoxiao took the opportunity to speak.
"How about this, we can offer you some benefits, and everyone can compromise and make money peacefully."
The burly man frowned, pondering Fang Xiaoxiao's words.
Pei Yan continued.
"We are new here and just want to do business properly. If we can get your support, we will benefit from it in the future."
The burly man was intrigued and said.
"How much benefit can you offer?"
Fang Xiaoxiao exchanged glances with the others and said.
"We can give you one hundred taels of silver first, as a way of making friends."
The burly man hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"That's too little, it should be at least three hundred taels."
Fang Xiaoxiao pretended to be troubled and said.
"Three hundred taels is too much, we really can't afford it. How about this, two hundred taels, that's the most we can go for."
The big man thought for a moment and finally nodded in agreement.
"Alright, two hundred taels it is, but from now on you have to listen to our master."
Fang Xiaoxiao readily agreed and sent someone to fetch two hundred taels of silver to give to the big man.
The burly man took the silver and left the shop with his men.
After they left, Li Renyi said angrily.
"Are we just going to let them off so easily?"
Fang Xiaoxiao smiled slightly.
"Let's keep them calm for now, then we'll figure out how to deal with them. Consider this two hundred taels of silver as buying us some time. Let's hurry up with the renovations and open the shop as soon as possible."
Everyone nodded and continued their renovation work.
After the big man took the money and left, Fang Xiaoxiao and her group sped up the renovation process.
Within a few days, the shop began to take shape.
Meanwhile, Fang Xiaoxiao and her group were also busy.
After extensive inquiries, they learned that although this wealthy businessman held power and influence in the capital, he was arrogant and domineering, and many of his competitors harbored resentment towards him.
Therefore, Fang Xiaoxiao carefully planned and contacted these competitors one by one.
In a quiet teahouse private room, Fang Xiaoxiao sat opposite a merchant dressed in gorgeous silk.
Fang Xiaoxiao took a small sip of tea and spoke slowly.
"Mr. Wang, I'm sure you've long been dissatisfied with what that wealthy businessman has done. He monopolizes the market and squeezes out his competitors, which has undoubtedly affected your business as well."
Mr. Wang frowned and sighed.
“What you say is absolutely right, young lady, but that wealthy merchant is very powerful, and we dare not speak out against him.”
Fang Xiaoxiao smiled slightly, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.
"If we unite, we might be able to stand up to him. As long as we work together, we can definitely make him restrain himself."
After a moment of contemplation, Mr. Wang finally nodded.
“Girl, you are so courageous and insightful, I, Wang, am willing to give it a try.”
In this way, Fang Xiaoxiao successively formed alliances with several other powerful competitors.
On the eve of the shop's completion, the wealthy businessman learned that Fang Xiaoxiao and others not only failed to obey him but were also secretly trying to win over his rivals, which enraged him.
He sent another large man with his men to try to forcibly prevent the shop from opening.
On this day, the burly man, accompanied by a group of fierce-looking henchmen, stormed into the shop like wolves and tigers.
Inside the shop, the craftsmen were putting the finishing touches on the work, while Fang Xiaoxiao, Li Renyi, and others were discussing the details of the opening.
The burly man kicked over a wooden barrel by the door and shouted loudly.
"How dare you deceive us! This shop must be closed today! Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble!"
Fang Xiaoxiao showed no fear, steadily stepped forward, and sneered.
"You think we're afraid of you?"
The burly man brandished the stick in his hand.
"You brats, you don't know your place! Today I'll teach you a lesson!"
Just then, a series of footsteps approached, and the various forces that had previously allied with Fang Xiaoxiao arrived with their men.
In an instant, the shop was packed with people, and the situation was reversed.
Upon seeing this, the burly man's face turned deathly pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"What...what should we do?"
Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward and said sternly.
"Today is the day you pay the price for your evil deeds!"
The first to arrive, Boss Wang, glared at the big man.
"You've been bullying and oppressing us all this time, it's time for it to end today!"
The other allies also condemned the wealthy merchant and the big man's various misdeeds.
The big man tried to argue his way out of it.
"Everyone, this is all a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding!"
However, no one was willing to listen to his explanation.
Fang Xiaoxiao said.
"You bullied us and damaged our renovations; we must settle this score!"
Seeing that things were not going well, the big man turned to run away, but was surrounded by the crowd.
Mr. Wang said.
"Trying to run? Not so easy!"
Under immense pressure from all sides, Da Han and his men had no choice but to lay down their weapons and surrender.
Afterwards, Fang Xiaoxiao had the big man and his men placed under guard, and at the same time decided to strike while the iron was hot and go directly to the wealthy businessman for face-to-face negotiations.
In the wealthy merchant's luxurious mansion, the merchant was pacing anxiously back and forth.
The butler rushed in to report.
"Master, something terrible has happened! Big Han and his men have been captured, and the enemy has come knocking on our door."
The wealthy businessman's face darkened.
"These useless bastards!"
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others entered the mansion, and the wealthy merchant tried to appear calm.
What do you intend to do?
Fang Xiaoxiao looked directly at the wealthy businessman and said.
"The wealthy merchant
"Sir, your men have repeatedly caused trouble. Shouldn't you give us an explanation?"
The wealthy businessman snorted coldly. "Don't push your luck!"
Li Renyi said.
"We have united many people who have been oppressed by you. If you still do not repent, you will bear the consequences!"
The wealthy businessman finally realized the seriousness of the situation and softened his tone.
"Then what do you want?"
Fang Xiaoxiao said.
"You must issue a public apology, compensate us for our losses, and guarantee that you will not harass our business again in the future."
After much hesitation, the wealthy businessman finally succumbed to pressure and had no choice but to agree.
"Okay, I agree."
After the wealthy merchant agreed to Fang Xiaoxiao and the others' request, the preparations for the opening of Lingxi Pavilion finally proceeded smoothly.
With everyone's concerted efforts, Lingxi Pavilion has been renovated and is about to celebrate its grand opening.
On opening day, people from all over the capital city flocked to support the event, and Lingxi Pavilion was packed with people, bustling with excitement. Fang Xiaoxiao stood in the pavilion, her face beaming with joy and pride.
However, their success also attracted the envy of some people.
Liu San, the owner of another shop in Kyoto, was filled with resentment as he watched Lingxi Pavilion's booming business. He decided to sabotage it in secret, hoping to ruin Lingxi Pavilion's reputation.
Liu San hired some local thugs to spread rumors outside Lingxi Pavilion, saying that the things sold there were of inferior quality.
Once this news spread, many customers became skeptical and began to hesitate to visit Lingxi Pavilion.
Fang Xiaoxiao noticed that business had suddenly become much quieter, which puzzled her. After some investigation, she learned that Liu San was behind it all.
"That Liu San has gone too far!" Li Renyi said angrily.