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After breakfast, everyone got busy with their own tasks. Xia Muxin played with a few children for a while before loading a cart full of goods and heading directly to Town.
Once she delivered the goods, Xia Muxin took a stroll around the supermarket to see if there were any additional items she needed. Although her supermarket was large, the variety of products was not extensive. However, in this era, what she offered was fresh enough to sell well, but there was no guarantee that would last long.
This was also the main reason she studied and cultivated agricultural products.
"Muxin, I heard that the shops around here have reopened. They say the Ouyang Family has somehow managed to lower their wholesale prices compared to before. It seems they are envious of your Large Supermarket and are trying to start a price war again."
Xia Muxin had not been around for a few days, so she was not as aware of the happenings in Town as she used to be. She noticed something was off while on the cart but did not expect the Ouyang Family to act so recklessly. Swallow, who had been helping out since Delicious and Abundant opened and had experienced the previous price war, approached Xia Muxin with concern.
Xia Muxin was a good employer; everyone enjoyed working for her. She treated her employees generously and politely, making it a blessing for anyone to work under her. Even those who did not participate in Delicious and Abundant knew about it because every household had been thinking about the Orchid Bean at that time. The Ouyang Family, with its vast enterprise, not only stole Xia Muxin's craft but also tried to push her out—such tactics were truly despicable.
They should not interfere in matters that did not concern them; however, now they were employees of this supermarket, and it was their responsibility to stand against the Ouyang Family.
Xia Muxin looked gratefully at Swallow and comfortingly patted her shoulder, smiling as she said, "Don't worry; they won't get that chance."
Indeed, she would not allow such a thing to happen again. If it came down to it, she would resort to some underhanded tactics herself. She refused to believe that her intelligence could not outsmart such antiquated methods.
Swallow's eyes glistened with unshed tears as Xia Muxin raised her fist silently in encouragement. Xia Muxin nodded in understanding before leaving the supermarket with Shen Muhan.
"Husband, it seems the Zhao Family Brothers are quite lucky; they survived falling into such a raging river. Otherwise, the Ouyang Family wouldn't be stirring up trouble at this time."
As soon as they exited the supermarket doors, Xia Muxin's gaze swept over the Ouyang Family's shop as she remarked coolly, "How is it that I guessed correctly?"
Shen Muhan raised an eyebrow at her, his voice filled with a mix of affection and helplessness. Xia Muxin couldn't help but chuckle, rolling her eyes at him. Shen Muhan took her hand and started walking forward, but after a few steps, he said,
"There's no rush to go back. How about we wander around a bit or go to Mei Tower to listen to some music? I heard Rong Li is at Mei Tower today, but Jade Princess didn't come along."
Upon hearing this, Xia Muxin's eyes lit up. She had thought that Rong Li and her son had entered the palace and wouldn't come out again. It seemed there was more to this than she had expected. After nodding, she couldn't help but gloat a little.
"I've heard that the Retired Emperor despises Qi Nation the most. As the bloodline of Your Majesty of the Qi Kingdom, how could Rong Li possibly come out of the Celestial Glass palace?"
Haha, some debts needed to be settled. All this time, he had kidnapped her and made sarcastic remarks, yet in the end, she not only saved his mother but also brought them both to Celestial Glass while being pursued by his father. She had taken them in for so long, and he hadn't even expressed any gratitude.
"You are quite clever."
Seeing the glint in Xia Muxin's eyes, Shen Muhan knew she was up to something again. He flicked her forehead playfully as they strolled toward Mei Tower.
"Ouyang Xuan."
However, after walking just a short distance, they encountered Ouyang Xuan—the very person Xia Muxin wished she could strangle in her dreams. She immediately pouted and spoke through gritted teeth.
Ouyang Xuan looked pale and listless as he walked with his gaze fixed ahead. But suddenly, a familiar voice reached his ears, causing him to look up and meet Xia Muxin's questioning gaze and Shen Muhan's deep eyes. A strange tightening sensation gripped his heart, yet he forced a smile and greeted them.
"Woo, Girl, I've missed you so much! I thought you..."
"Don't worry; if you die, I won't die."
Before he could finish his sentence, Xia Muxin interrupted him sharply. The temperature around them dropped suddenly—of course, the chill emanated from Shen Muhan.
Ouyang Xuan's eyes dimmed as he glanced at their tightly clasped hands. A flash of cold light appeared in his gaze but vanished just as quickly. He maintained a polite demeanor and asked,
"Where are you two planning to go? Mei Tower? I heard today is Young Master Liang's big performance. If not... I can treat you."
In Shen Muhan's increasingly sharp and profound Cold Eyes, Ouyang Xuan swallowed hard, struggling to finish his words, then lowered his gaze, waiting for the responses from the two.
Xia Muxin found it impossible to see through such a person. If he were a businessman, he would be cunning to an outrageous degree; if he were insane, that would be somewhat fitting. Without even thinking, she outright rejected him.
Ouyang Xuan watched as the two figures gradually disappeared into the crowd. Moments later, he was pulled into a shop by two suddenly appearing servants, and then led to the backyard. There, he saw his father tightly bound, his white clothes stained with streaks of blood. A wave of helpless coldness swept through his eyes as he knelt before the two sitting nearby.
"You..."
But just as he knelt down, the curtain leading inward was lifted, and a man and a woman stepped out. Upon seeing the woman's face, he couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment, the remaining words caught in his throat.
"Ouyang family head, don't blame me for not giving you face. Your current situation is merely a result of seizing everything from your friend Jiang Family. Now, all I want is for you to hand over the agreements signed with those countries and transfer all ownership rights. Your family will be safe."
Ming Lie had disheveled hair graying with age, his face pale as paper, lips tinged with purple. Even his pair of sinister eyes occasionally emitted faint green threads. Ouyang Xuan was momentarily stunned but quickly realized that he had gone mad. His mouth opened and closed in sync with his loose black robe, resembling a ghostly figure in the night that instilled fear.
The woman who looked exactly like Xia Muxin stood aloof beside him, her lips curled into a cold arc, not even glancing at anyone else.
This was Ouyang Xuan's first encounter with true puppeteers. Although their family had used despicable means to seize everything from Jiang Family, they had never committed heinous acts. The destruction of Jiang Family was not directly caused by them; it was all due to pressure forcing their hand. In just over a month, this person had manipulated everyone in his family and controlled all financial resources with cruel methods that were appalling. Yet they were powerless to resist and could only obey his commands—suppressing competitors, betraying friends, even selling their dignity.
He had long grown weary of such a life and missed the brief tranquility of Daimiao Village.
However, he had plotted against Xia Muxin to have her kidnapped by Rong Li without knowing that someone who looked exactly like her would appear. At this moment, an extreme chill filled his heart—what unspeakable things would they do to Xia Muxin?
The old master of Ouyang Family was a tough nut to crack; the achievements he had today were earned at a cost that surpassed his own life. Even in death, he would never hand over those agreements.
He was merely greedy for wealth but would never go so far as to plunge the entire Tianli Kingdom's populace into misery. One mistake in life was enough.
Even if it meant sacrificing his family's lives.
"Ha, don't get any strange ideas. Everything you have is now mine. Except for a few old fools who aren't afraid of death. If you don't comply, I'll kill each one of you right in front of your eyes. Tell me, wouldn't that be quite an interesting scene?"
Ming Lie stepped closer, her green nails strikingly sharp as she viciously slashed at Ouyang Old Man's face, gripping his chin and speaking in a mocking tone.
At this moment, the Zhao Family Brothers were filled with resentment. They had been tricked into falling into the river, and now one had a severed hand while the other had a severed arm. This was a blood feud that could not be forgiven; even if they had to give everything they had, they would seek revenge.
"Just kill me."
Ouyang Xuan looked at the blood marks carved on his father's face and suddenly spoke with a face ashen as death.
"You? Heh, but he's Ouyang Old Man's precious son. I can't bear to kill you just yet."
Ming Lie suddenly released Ouyang Old Man and, seeing Ouyang Xuan's expression, spoke mockingly.
"Oh? It seems my junior brother has truly developed a taste for killing. Recently, how many officials in the capital have you killed? The common people are in chaos because of your stirring up trouble. Aren't you tired of the blood you've spilled?"
However, a sudden chill approached, causing the Zhao Family Brothers to exchange glances. As the voice echoed, their previously fierce eyes turned icy cold, and gritted teeth could be heard frequently. Meanwhile, the woman beside them changed her expression slightly and began to step back as if wanting to escape.
"Heh... indeed my good senior brother; nothing my junior brother does can escape your keen eyes."
- End of Chapter -
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