40: Zero Yuan Purchase, a Big Bang

Fang Xiaohai saw the joy on everyone's faces, "Grandpa, the head of the family asked me to ask everyone to go to the hall at the entrance of the courtyard. He said there is something to discuss. All the members of the Fang family are here."

When Fang Lairong heard his grandson say this, he and his group rushed over here.

The group arrived at the hall and saw that the tribesmen were all waiting, so they came forward to greet them.

After the greetings, Fang Lairong and his companions found a seat and sat down.

When Mr. Fang saw that the scene had quieted down, he cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, I called you all here today because I have something important to discuss with you."

Mr. Fang's voice was low and majestic, and every word hit everyone's heart hard.

"Didn't everyone set a challenge for the family's heir, Fang Guohua? He wants to turn Xianglaiju's business situation from loss to profit."

"That's right. Patriarch, you called us here. Is it because of this?" Someone asked.

"That's right!" Old Master Fang nodded.

"I heard that Xianglaiju has launched a new perfume that is very popular. Does this mean that Xianglaiju has turned a profit?"

"This is good news. Congratulations to the Patriarch for finding an heir!!!"

"Congratulations……"

The tribesmen praised Fang Guohua one after another, which made Fang Guohua feel embarrassed. Just as he was about to open his mouth to explain, someone else spoke before him.

"This new perfume has only been on the counter for two days. Although it is popular with customers, it's still a short time. It's too early to conclude that it can turn a loss into a profit!" Fang Xiaohai's sarcastic voice rang out.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became subtle, and the tribesmen looked at each other in bewilderment.

Fang Xiaohai seemed not to notice the change in the atmosphere around him. He raised his chin and continued speaking.

"Master, elders, the matter of turning Xianglaiju from loss to profit cannot be changed in just two days. Besides, there is no specific account book to check, so we can't just talk about it verbally!"

Old Master Fang glanced at Fang Lairong and saw him sitting there, as if he didn't hear what Fang Xiaohai said.

"Xiao Hai is right. We can't draw a conclusion based on just these two days. But I didn't invite everyone here today to talk about this."

Mr. Fang paused for a moment before continuing, "I asked everyone to come here today to talk about something more important."

After hearing what Grandpa Fang said, everyone showed a puzzled expression. They all looked at Grandpa Fang, waiting for his next words.

Mr. Fang glanced at Fang Lairong again before speaking, "We at Xianglaiju designed a new ointment, but the owner of Xianglaiju wanted to add itching powder to the ointment, and we caught him on the spot."

"What--"

Someone exclaimed, "He is the owner of Xianglaiju, why would he do this?" This tribe member obviously couldn't believe the news.

Fang Lairong felt something strange when he saw the look in his elder brother's eyes, but he didn't think much about it.

But what he said next shocked him. This shopkeeper Wang was really incapable of accomplishing anything and always caused trouble.

He couldn't even do such a small thing. I don't know if he was talking nonsense. Thinking of this, Fang Lairong felt like an ant on hot pot, restless.

Mr. Fang said in a deep voice: "The facts are before us, Steward Chen, bring the person up!"

As Mr. Fang finished speaking, Butler Chen came in with a few strong men escorting a man. The man lowered his head, and it was not difficult to tell that he was the owner of Xianglaiju.

"Everyone, this is the shopkeeper of Xianglaiju, Shopkeeper Wang."

Steward Chen pointed at the man and said, "He tried to add itching powder to the ointment. Fortunately, we discovered it and controlled him, so no irreversible consequences were caused."

The clan members looked at the shopkeeper of Xianglai Ju and talked a lot, accusing Wang of being ungrateful.

As Manager Wang listened to the constant scolding, his face turned paler and he lowered his head even lower.

"Shopkeeper Wang, tell me everything you know. Why did you add itching powder to the ointment?"

When Shopkeeper Wang heard what Mr. Fang said, he mustered up the courage to raise his head, glanced at everyone's faces, and finally his gaze stopped on Fang Lairong.

However, Shopkeeper Wang's gaze didn't linger for long before he noticed Fang Lairong's gaze looking at him, and he was so scared that he quickly lowered his head again.

After Fang Lairong came to the hall and sat down, he heard what Fang Lai Fu said, and his heart became excited. He also thought that Mr. Fang had gathered everyone here to discuss the issue of the heir to Fang Guohua's family.

So, when Fang Xiaohai made his remarks, he did not stop him at all and was still waiting to see Mr. Fang make a fool of himself.

But as things developed, when he heard about the owner of Xianglai Ju, his heart began to beat wildly and he had a bad premonition.

Manager Wang did this because he ordered it. If it is discovered, then...

Fang Lairong's face had turned pale at this time. He shook his head, trying to sober himself up, and tried his best to look calm.

He was still comforting himself that it was impossible for Manager Wang to invite him out.

When he saw Manager Wang being brought up, the uneasiness in his heart was as strong as a raging wave.

He noticed the look Shopkeeper Wang was giving him and glared back at him fiercely with a threatening look, hoping that he would understand what he meant.

But he remembered the look that Old Man Fang gave him just now, which made him feel uncomfortable all over. He knew that Shopkeeper Wang must have invited him out, so he looked at Shopkeeper Wang with an even more vicious look.

After Mr. Fang asked the question, he did not urge Manager Wang. For a moment, the scene became quiet and everyone was waiting for Manager Wang's reply.

Mr. Fang also saw the look Fang Lairong gave to Shopkeeper Wang and couldn't help but shook his head. He still didn't know how to repent! !

Shopkeeper Wang took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and then he spoke slowly.

"I...I was forced."

As soon as this was said, everyone was in an uproar. Someone couldn't help but ask, "So, you did put itching powder in the ointment? You said you were forced to do it, who forced you?"

Shopkeeper Wang raised his head slightly, looked at Fang Lairong, and pointed at him.

"It was him, the Second Master. He was the one who instructed me to put itching powder in the ointment." Shopkeeper Wang said this with trembling voice.

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

Fang Lairong's face was extremely pale at this time. He widened his eyes and looked at Manager Wang with an incredible expression.

"You're talking nonsense! When did I ever threaten you?" Fang Lairong shouted loudly.

Manager Wang had already said what he wanted to say, so he no longer backed down but calmed down instead.

"It was you who threatened me that if I didn't do as you said, you would kill my whole family. I had no choice but to do as you said."