Upon hearing this, a calculative glint flashed in Li Fuyou’s eyes. He couldn’t take his revenge now, but before he left, he wanted to cause some trouble for the young master of the Chu Family. "Fine, two thousand taels."
"Young Master Li, how about adding another five hundred taels, making it a total of two thousand five hundred taels, and sell us the restaurant in the county that was sealed off as well?" Seeing that Li Fuyou had agreed, Steward Zhang spoke up again.
Li Fuyou was somewhat surprised. The one in the county had been sealed off, and even if he sold it, it couldn’t be used, unless he could persuade the Lord County Magistrate. However, how he would convince that corrupt official was his own problem.
After selling all the restaurants, that corrupt official couldn’t find him anymore. Just thinking that the eight restaurants were worth almost twenty thousand taels, yet he had sold them for only two thousand five hundred taels, the pain was tangible. But at this point, he had no other choice.
"Alright, two thousand five hundred taels, it’s a deal."
"Young Master Li is indeed a straightforward man. Let’s exchange the silver for the deed to the property," Steward Zhang said.
The two quickly made the exchange, and Li Fuyou, with the silver note worth two thousand five hundred taels, left with Acheng.
No sooner had they left than a smug smile appeared on Steward Zhang’s face. He had completed the task given by his master.
That same afternoon, Steward Zhang sent people to take down the signs of the seven Dongfeng Restaurants.
Thus, news of the downfall of the Li Family and the change of ownership of the Dongfeng Restaurant spread far and wide.
"Hey, have you heard? The Dongfeng Restaurant has been sold?"
"What? It’s really sold? Who would dare to oppose the Chu Family?"
"I don’t know about that."
"If you ask me, maybe it was the Chu Family that had someone buy it."
"That’s hardly possible. Would the young master of the Li Family sell the restaurant to his rivals?"
"Why wouldn’t he? It’s all for silver."
"But it’s such a pity for the Li Family. When Old Master Li was alive, how glorious was the Dongfeng Restaurant. It’s not even been half a year since his demise, and they’ve fallen. The family once had tens of thousands of taels, and now caused a stir to sell for just a few thousand."
"Alas, who’s to blame? It’s because Old Master Li had two disappointing sons."
Li Fuyou, who was about to leave, overheard these discussions. His gaze turned icy as he let out a scoff. Hmph, you’ve all guessed wrong this time. Just wait and see how the new owner will deal with Yuelai Restaurant.
When they spoke of his father, his eyes dimmed, masking the rage. Why must they always compare him to his father, to his brother?
This time he admitted that indeed, he had squandered the Li Family’s fortune, but he wouldn’t accept defeat. One day he would make a comeback.
Li Fuyou’s thoughts were pulled back by Amo. He said, "Amo, we’ll go back to the county to pack up. We leave tonight without delay."
"Yes, Young Master," Amo replied, and the two got into the carriage, heading towards the county.
Not long after the carriage entered the city, it was forced to stop, as the road ahead was blocked by a crowd and they couldn’t pass through.
Li Fuyou, sitting in the carriage, asked, "Amo, what’s happening?"
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Li Fuyou furrowed his brows, feeling exasperated. He was about to leave and still got delayed. "Amo, take another route."
"Yes, Young Master," Amo agreed.
Just as they were about to leave, they heard a man’s furious roar from the crowd, "Go find your undutiful son, don’t bother me."
Then, a sobbing woman’s voice followed, "Wu wu, you can’t leave, I’ve given you everything."