When Shopkeeper Huang heard this, his expression paused.

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He thought that the other party was looking for him because of the Xie family, but he didn't expect that the other party would say it so bluntly?

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How could it be so easy to bring down the Xie family?

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But the other party did not give him a chance to think and asked him in a deep voice.

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"Well, Manager Huang, have you made up your mind?"

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"My patience is limited. After all, you should know that there are many shopkeepers in Yangzhou City who are better than you. It is your honor that I have chosen you!"

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Hearing the woman say this, Shopkeeper Huang felt miserable. He would rather not have this honor, but thinking of the other party's threat, he could only delay time as much as possible.

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"Let me think about that?"

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The woman chuckled and asked, "How long do you want to think about it? One stick of incense? Or two? I'm fine with either! But remember, Manager Huang, I have a bad temper. If you dare to play tricks on me, don't blame me for being rude!"

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Faced with the woman's threat, Shopkeeper Huang dared not say a word. Who made him have the leverage over her in someone else's hands?

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Just thinking about the consequences, Shopkeeper Huang suddenly felt that his previous worries were somewhat unnecessary.

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"If I had known this would happen, I would have agreed to go to the capital with her right away!"

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It's better than being controlled by others like now.

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But knowing it earlier is priceless.

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In the end, Shopkeeper Huang agreed to the woman's request, but he hoped that she would give him a few days to talk to his former employer.

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But the woman was very demanding, "One day is enough! Shopkeeper Huang, I told you that I have limited patience! Besides, the clothing store will open the day after tomorrow, so naturally I need a shopkeeper to help me entertain the guests on the opening day, don't you think?"

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"Okay, I'll go back to my former employer now!"

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When Manager Huang went out, he seemed to have aged ten years in an instant.

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Instead of going home, he went straight to Xie's house.

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Fang Cheng saw him suddenly turn back and greeted him enthusiastically, "Boss Huang, did you leave something in there? Or do you want to talk to your wife about something?"

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"I...I have something to ask Madam. Is Madam here?"

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"Madam is here. I'll go and pass the message on. Shopkeeper Huang, please wait a moment!"

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After a while, Xie Xiangyu invited Manager Huang in.

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But when he saw Xie Liuzheng was there, there were some things that Shopkeeper Huang couldn't say.

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Seeing this, Xie Xiangyu had no choice but to send her daughter away, "Liu Zheng, help me find an ornament from the storeroom. Mother wants to give it to me as a gift."

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"Okay, mother, I'll take my leave first!"

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Xie Liuzheng did not refuse. She turned around and left quickly. However, after walking out of Xiangyu Courtyard, she couldn't help but look back.

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"It is highly likely that Shopkeeper Huang will not follow mother to the capital."

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"How did you know that, Miss? Can you read minds?" Qiuyue asked curiously.

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In response to this, Xie Liuzheng smiled and said, "Every time, your young lady can read minds, and I know what Qiuyue is thinking at the moment!"

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Hearing this, Qiuyue looked at her expectantly, "Really? Miss, can you really guess what I'm thinking at this moment?"

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"Of course. When has your lady ever lied to you?"

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As she spoke, Xie Liuzheng pretended to be a fortune teller and counted with her fingers.

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Qiuyue was waiting for her to speak out with anticipation, but unfortunately Xie Liuzheng stretched out his finger and flicked her head lightly.

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Seeing Qiuyue pouting in grievance, Xie Liuzheng laughed heartily.

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"Miss, you teased me, I will never talk to you again."

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Having said that, Qiuyue stormed away. Seeing this, Xie Liuzheng had no choice but to chase after her and apologize to her maid.

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After Xie Liuzheng left, Shopkeeper Huang spoke directly.

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"Boss, I came back specially to apologize to you. I can't go to the capital with you."

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Xie Xiangyu was not surprised by this. She nodded and said, "Manager Huang, I understand."

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"Just stay in the shop. Even if I shift my focus to the capital, I won't just withdraw from Yangzhou..."

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But Shopkeeper Huang interrupted her hastily.

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"Madam, I mean that I should no longer work in the tailor shop, and that you should find another good one."

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Hearing this, Xie Xiangyu was a little surprised. "Manager Huang, you want to leave the clothing store? You are an old man there, why did you suddenly decide to leave? Is it because I proposed to shift the focus to the capital, and you feel that you can't accept it?"

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"Actually, this matter is negotiable."

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Shopkeeper Huang shook his head. "No, I just feel that I'm getting old and I'm a little overwhelmed! I'm very grateful to the boss for promoting me, but I really can't do it anymore."

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Xie Xiangyu still couldn't accept this. "Manager Huang, will you reconsider it? How about this, you go back and think about it carefully. If you still insist on leaving, I won't force you, but you have to give me some time to find someone to replace you."

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"I'm sure Manager Huang won't refuse this little thing, right?"

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Shopkeeper Huang felt that if he insisted on leaving immediately, Xie Xiangyu would become suspicious, so he reluctantly agreed to this request.

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"Okay, I'll hold on for a few more days. When you find someone, I'll leave."

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Xie Xiangyu nodded slightly.

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After Shopkeeper Huang said goodbye and left, Xie Xiangyu pounded the table in frustration, "Shopkeeper Huang is leaving all of a sudden. It seems he has found a new employer. But who can poach him?"

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Xie Xiangyu was not stupid. In the afternoon, Manager Huang seemed to be very conflicted about whether to go to the capital with her, but now he suddenly said happily that he wanted to go home and recuperate.

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With such inconsistency, Xie Xiangyu could naturally guess that someone must have secretly contacted Manager Huang and urged him to leave her.

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But who did it?

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Xie Xiangyu thought of several names of wealthy merchants in Yangzhou, but rejected them one by one. "It can't be them. They know very well that if they do this, they are doomed to become enemies with the Xie family. The Xie family today is not the same as before. They dare not do this."

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But after thinking about it, Xie Xiangyu still couldn't figure it out.

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At this time, Xie Liuzheng also heard about this.

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She was just as surprised as Xie Xiangyu. "This Manager Huang has been with my mother for many years. Why would he leave at this critical moment? Did something happen?"

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"Help me check what happened to Manager Huang's family recently, and where he went and who he met after he left Xie's house today and before he came back."

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Fang Cheng quickly withdrew to investigate.

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It only took him a short while to find out.

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"To answer Miss, after Manager Huang left Xie's house, he took several other managers to the teahouse. But before he came back, he disappeared for a while, and no one knows where he went."

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Because he didn't receive any instructions, Fang Cheng didn't arrange anyone to follow Manager Huang.

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Xie Liuzheng nodded. She naturally couldn't blame Fang Cheng for this matter. After all, she didn't tell him to send anyone to follow her.

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