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The eldest grandson took the person away before his butt was hot.
Behind them, the businessmen looked at each other in blank dismay, unable to speak, and followed after hesitating for a moment.
Chapter 104: Unfavorable start
After Li Xiao's order, all the servants started to get busy.
The door opened, and tables were carried out one by one, and placed directly on the street.
Pedestrians passing by either looked sideways or stopped, with a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
"Isn't this Lou's pawn shop? What is the purpose of setting the table?"
"What kind of pawn shop, it's closed a long time ago, maybe it's moving now!"
"Let's go, there are countless shops closed every day in the capital, what's so interesting about this."
The common people speculated one after another, then lost interest and prepared to leave.
However, at this moment, the servants in the attic brought out a jar of wine again, and then placed it on the table.
This made the people on the street even more puzzled, and stopped to watch again.
As time went by, more and more people watched the excitement.
At this time, at the entrance of a branch of Yunyan Restaurant diagonally opposite the attic, a few people with extraordinary temperament walked in.
The first person with sword eyebrows and star eyes, imposing manner and majestic face is Li Er.
"Your Majesty... my lord, there are so many people in this place, it is inevitable that there are assassins among them, do you want to clear the place?" the guard behind asked in a low voice.
"Clearing the field, that's a sign of your incompetence, so be it!"
Li Er led people up to the private room on the second floor.
Looking at the bustling scene outside, Li Er suddenly became interested. After ordering some food and drinks, he sat at the window and observed the outside.
……
"What? Free drink? Are you crazy?"
Cheng Chumo stared at Li Xiao in shock.
His eyes seemed to be looking at a stranger.
"Don't worry about it, just do it." Li Xiao said calmly.
"Okay, you are the boss and you are in charge. If you lose money at that time, let me see if you can still be so calm!"
Cheng Chumo looked indifferent, and then turned around.
"Wait!" Li Xiao shouted at Cheng Chumo: "Remember, you are the shopkeeper of this store and have nothing to do with me."
He thought about it for a long time.
For now.
Although Li Xiaogong has already been caught.
But the people behind Li Xiaogong will obviously target him.
If the other party knew that the restaurant was his property, he would definitely take action, so he asked Cheng Chumo to come forward for him.
"Row."
Cheng Chumo smiled disdainfully and said no more.
He could see that this Li Xiao was not suitable for business.
He actually told him just now that the wine that was moved out was directly given to passers-by to drink for free.
How can there be such a business?
It's no wonder if you die!
He didn't bother to persuade him, anyway, it wasn't his money that was being lost.
Not long after, Cheng Chumo came to the street, and then ordered his servants to take out large bowls and pour wine into each bowl.
"Cough cough!"
Cheng Chumo asked to come to clear his throat, and then shouted: "Fathers and elders!"
"My son is Cheng Chumo, the son of Duke Lu!"
"This is my new restaurant!"
Speaking of this, Cheng Chumo suddenly took out a note and began to read: "Today, the sky is bright and the air is clear, and the wind is breezy. On this exciting day, I, Cheng Chumo, on behalf of all the employees of our store, extend my sincere thanks to all the folks who come here. , I would like to express my sincere thanks!"
"Bah, bah, bah! What kind of messed up words did Li Xiao write? Haven't you ever studied?"
After reading this passage, Cheng Chumo threw the note away cursing.
Then he glanced around and shouted: "Where is this wine! It is a fine wine newly brewed by me, and everyone can try it for free, but there is a time limit for one stick of incense, and after one stick of incense, you will be charged money .”
"First come, first served, hurry up!"
"what?"
Hearing this, all the people were surprised.
"Free tasting, there is such a good thing? I have never seen it when I grow up!"
"Really? You won't forcefully collect money after we finish drinking?"
"Probably not. Cheng Chumo is a respectable person anyway, so how could he do such bullying and dominating the market?"
The people were a little excited at first, but immediately became cautious.
Everyone knows that there will be no pies in the sky, and there will be demons when things go wrong.
Opposite Yunyan Wine upstairs.
Li Er witnessed Cheng Chumo's speech all the way, and then chuckled lightly: "It's really interesting that Cheng Yaojin has such a son."
"Master." Fang Xuanling, who was sitting opposite, said, "The King of Yue does have some business sense. After tasting the drink, his popularity will increase and his reputation will spread. It is a good way."
However, Li Er shook his head lightly, and said: "The quality of his wine depends on the quality of his business. This kind of practice is just superfluous."
"What Your Majesty said is true." Fang Xuanling nodded.
……
On the street, the people stopped one after another, and no one dared to try it first.
But the next moment, the strong aroma of wine wafted in the air, shocking everyone's expressions and becoming surprised.
"Smells so good!"
"I smelled it too, is it really wine and not spices?"
"It must be fake. How could there be such a delicious wine in this world? Besides, with such good wine, how can we give it to everyone for free? Only fools would do that!"
"That's right. In my opinion, there must be some tricks in it. Let's not act rashly."
"Don't move, everyone, there must be something wrong with this wine!"
I don't know who spread the rumors, and they were quickly heard by everyone.
These people are even more afraid to go up and try drinking.
At this time, in a corner of the street, Chang Sun Chong and others were there impressively.
"Young Master, the rumor has been spread according to your instructions." A servant rushed to report to the eldest grandson.
"Well, well done."
Chang Sun Chong nodded, and then there was a trace of surprise in his eyes: "Where can Cheng Chumo get such good wine?"
"Maybe it's really a counterfeit spice!" Qian Yuanwai said thoughtfully.
The bosses of the small businesses nearby also echoed.
"That's right, Cheng Chumo is just a dude, how could he know how to make wine, it's a lie."
"Hehe, I guess he wants to cheat some money from the common people. I know Cheng Chumo, he is really capable of such a thing."
"is it?"
A hint of teasing flashed in Chang Sun Chong's eyes, and then he ordered to the servants: "Go to Cheng's mansion, and tell Lu Guogong what happened here."
"Yes, son!" The servant left quickly.
"Hehe, selling in the street under the name of Lu Guogong, when Cheng Yaojin comes next time, I'll see how you explain it!"
Chang Sun Chong sneered again and again.
In fact, his real purpose was to disgust Li Xiao.
Wait for Cheng Yaojin to come and take Cheng Chumo away.
Li Xiao's store just opened has lost its shopkeeper, so it's a bad start, and it's bound to be bad luck.
……
Here, after Cheng Chumo finished shouting, he smelled the aroma of wine coming from behind, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.
He quickly turned around and asked the servants, "Is this wine mixed with something?"
"what?"
Several servants looked at each other, and immediately complained: "My lord, I have checked clearly, the villain is wronged, this wine has been moved into the building, and I have never opened it."
Hearing this, Cheng Chumo frowned slightly, and murmured: "What the hell is this Li Xiao doing?"
If the wine is fake, wouldn't it be a disaster for him!
His reputation wasn't very good in the first place, so how will he meet people in the future?
How can I go home?
This time I will not be beaten to death!
……
in the attic.
"Your Highness, my subordinates saw that the eldest grandson rushed, he must be spreading rumors, do you want to be subordinate..."
"hold on."
Li Xiao interrupted Lu Li, and glanced at the stick of incense, which was already more than half burned.
Then, he looked at Chang Sun Chong in the crowd in the distance, frowning slightly, his eyes thoughtful.
Chapter 105: This wine is poisonous!
On the street, countless people stopped to watch, but no one came forward to try the drink.
Cheng Chumo didn't know what to do at this time, so he yelled a few more symbolically, but still no one stepped forward.
"Is your head squeezed by the door? Don't you drink free wine?"
Cheng Chu cursed silently, then turned around and wanted to taste the wine, to see if it was really mixed with something.
As a result, as soon as he moved, he was stopped by the servants.
"My lord, the adult inside has specifically told you not to let you drink."
"What did you say?!"
Cheng Chumo's eyes widened, he stared at the servant and shouted: "I am the shopkeeper, how dare you stop me?"
"My lord, don't make things difficult for a villain. The adult also said that it is for your own good not to let you drink."
The servants begged.
"Hmph! If you don't drink it, don't drink it. Dogs won't even drink this shitty wine!"
Cheng Chumo glanced at his face with an expression of anger.
……
On the opposite restaurant.