The Female Assistant of Wei Yuyan Shuangfei

As soon as Xie Shuting entered Guanshan Bookstore, she saw Zhao Zhen and Yan Shuang also coming hand in hand. The shopkeeper saw the two handsome figures at the door and was delighted, and hurried to greet them.

"What would you like to buy, gentlemen? Our store has..."

"Go get an inkstone, a piece of rice paper, and two wolf-hair brushes. You don't need anything else."

As Zhao Zhen spoke, he took out a silver ingot from his arms and threw it to the shopkeeper, acting like a nouveau riche.

Xie Shuting glanced at Zhao Zhen with a twitching mouth, and then she continued to select the rice paper without saying much.

The shopkeeper took the silver and replied with a big smile, "Yes, yes, yes! I will prepare it for the two gentlemen right away. Please wait a moment."

Zhao Zhen looked at Xie Shuting across the bookshelf but didn't go up to talk to her.

If Lian Xi hadn't known that the men knew each other, he would have probably taken action and knocked the scoundrel to the ground.

After waiting for a while, the shopkeeper came hurriedly over, holding a stack of rice paper and two exquisite boxes in his hands.

"My two lords! Here is a piece of fine rice paper, two wolf-hair brushes, and an inkstone."

The shopkeeper said this with a slightly hesitant look, "Sir! Your silver shop is out of stock for the time being, please... "

"I don't give change when I buy things. I have already paid for everything Miss Xie wants. As for the rest, I will give it to you as a reward."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper smiled and said, "Thank you very much for the reward, sir."

At this time, Xie Shuting had also chosen the rice paper. After giving a few instructions to the servant beside her, she walked to the counter and gave the servant a hundred coins.

The servant was very smart and obviously noticed that something was wrong.

He pushed the coin back in shock, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Miss! Someone has already paid for this piece of paper."

"Paid?"

Xie Shuting pretended to be surprised, glanced at the bookstore and said, "Who paid? How come I don't know?"

The servant's face showed fear, and he immediately cast a pair of eyes looking for help to his boss.

The shopkeeper was now in a difficult situation, and cold sweat appeared on his cheeks.

Sensing that the atmosphere was a little strange, the shopkeeper could only step forward with courage, stroked her hand and said, "Thank you, Miss! Isn't it good that someone is paying for it? Why should you spend money?"

"Hmph!~"

Xie Shuting snorted coldly, and said with a hint of displeasure: "After receiving favors from those who are clearly black and white, Miss Japan is also afraid of being targeted."

"Miss Xie, how can you say that?" The shopkeeper apologized with a smile, but in his heart he secretly cursed the two young masters behind him hundreds of times.

Zhao Zhen listened to Xie Shuting's slightly dissatisfied tone, and hurriedly stepped forward and stroked her hand and said: "Ms. Xie, please forgive me. Mr. Zhao is also...also..."

"What is that too?"

At this point, Xie Shuting's tone suddenly changed. "Kejun! He is not a child anymore. It is a big taboo for him to have unstable emotions. His anger and joy are related to his lifeblood. You know better than me."

After Xie Shuting finished speaking, she ignored the two of them, took the rice paper wrapped by the servant, and rushed out.

After three missteps, Zhao Zhen realized that he might really be wrong. Just as he was about to speak out to explain, he saw a servant walking in quickly.

"Manager Zhao! The county academy needs five hundred strings of hemp paper and a number of brushes. Manager, please help get them as soon as possible."

Zhao Cheng was delighted when he heard this. He quickly welcomed the visitor in and told the shop servants to quickly organize the goods.

The arrival of the visitor eased the atmosphere in the bookstore, which was originally a bit quiet.

Zhao Zhen took this opportunity and hurried forward and said, "Xie Xiaomei! Earlier... Earlier, I was presumptuous."

Seeing Zhao Zhen about to bow, Xie Shuting immediately stepped aside and said, "Mr. Zhao's gift is too great for me to bear."

"Xie Shuting you..." Zhao Zhen clenched his fists, his words filled with anger.

"Why? Master Zhao wants to tell me not to push my luck further."

At this point, Xie Shuting couldn't help but sneered and said, "Please prepare yourself, Mr. Zhao. Someone will take you back to Beijing in three days."

"My friend, the things are ready. Do you want us to deliver them to you or do you want to take them back yourself?" Zhao Cheng asked with a smile.

The waiter took a look at the items on the counter and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I can't take so many, especially such valuable items. Please, Manager Zhao, run over."

"Okay, okay." Zhao Cheng responded repeatedly.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Manager Zhao. May I know how much silver it is in total?" As the servant asked, he took out a note with an official seal from his bosom and spread it on the table.

But Zhao Cheng didn't even notice it, he pushed it back and laughed loudly, "I'm sorry to make this young man laugh. I'm not talented, my son is studying in the county school, these things are the tuition for the teachers."

"How can I do this? If Mr. Dong gets to know about this, I'll be in big trouble." The servant begged for mercy and pushed the approval note back.

"No, no, these things are not expensive, how can I charge the academy money?" Shopkeeper Zhao still waved his hand to refuse.

Seeing this, the servant pushed it back.

After a tug of war between the two, there was no result. Xie Shuting knew what the shopkeeper was thinking, he just wanted Dong Pingchang to take care of him.

This is the unique thinking of businessmen. Besides, one thousand strings of silver is just a drop in the bucket for Guanshan Bookstore.

As the two were arguing, Xie Shuting said helplessly: "Manager Zhao, please accept it and follow the rules."

"This!~" Zhao Cheng looked at Xie Shuting in confusion, and his hands seemed a little hesitant.

Xie Shuting saw this and softened her tone, saying, "Manager Zhao! If you do this every time, this store won't be able to operate. As the saying goes, business is business, and only when there is sales can the market be active. This is not a one-time transaction, so let's make some concessions in the future."

The servant felt as if he had been pardoned when he heard this, and he stroked Xie Shuting's hand to express his gratitude. Zhao Cheng pondered for a moment, and finally adopted Xie Shuting's plan.

He put the approval slip in his arms, took out two silver notes and dozens of copper coins from the cabinet and said, "This is the change. I'll arrange for someone to deliver the stuff right away."

"Thank you! Then I will not disturb Manager Zhao from making money. Please." After the servant said this, he bowed and left quickly.

Xie Shuting did not stay for long and led Lian Xi and the maid to the county government office, leaving Zhao Zhen and Yan Shuang standing blankly at the door of Guanshan Bookstore.

Zhao Zhen turned his head to look at Xie Shuting who had disappeared long ago. He felt very upset. He had clearly wanted to please her before, but ended up making things worse.

He thought about it and decided to chase after her to explain so that Xie Shuting would not misunderstand him. But when he chased her to the door, he only saw the back of Xie Shuting's carriage leaving.