The next day, Li Shao went straight to the Inspection Office after breakfast, just in time for Yang Wei's shift change. The two found a private room in a restaurant, ordered some food and drinks, and started chatting.

Yang Wei sighed and said helplessly: "Brother Li, the two thieves refused to say anything at first, but later they finally revealed the mastermind behind the scenes, a small businessman in town. After they arrested him, no matter how hard we interrogated him, he insisted that he saw your business was so popular that he wanted to steal the recipe to make a fortune."

"Instigating others to commit theft is not a serious crime. In the end, the case was handed over to the county, and the three people were sentenced to be beaten with 50 sticks each."

"But I found out that he is a distant relative of the shopkeeper Wu of Zuixian Pavilion. I heard from people around that his family has become rich recently. He must have been instructed by someone, but I really have no evidence, ah!"

Yang Wei slapped his thigh in anger.

Li Shao said without any annoyance: "Awei, don't be too angry. I also guessed that they would do this. But who is the boss behind Zuixian Pavilion? Wu Cai said that their boss is the brother-in-law of our county magistrate."

Yang Wei sneered, "The county magistrate's brother-in-law? Haha, that counts. A concubine's brother can also be considered a brother-in-law. This is what we two brothers say behind each other's backs. The county magistrate has many concubines, so if he can be considered a brother-in-law, then the county magistrate has quite a few brothers-in-law."

Li Shao thought for a moment and said, “So what you mean is that he doesn’t take his brother-in-law, the county magistrate, seriously?”

Yang Wei shook his head. "That's not the case. The owner of Zuixian Pavilion is called Qian Gui. It is said that he was a street thug a few years ago. His sister was chosen by the county magistrate and married as a concubine. He used the county magistrate's name to start a business. Later, he got a wine brewing recipe from somewhere and started a wine business."

"After opening Zuixian Pavilion in the town, he suppressed all merchants without backgrounds, and then gradually became the only one in the market. The wine business makes a lot of money! He also had to give silver to the county magistrate as a gift. The county magistrate was naturally willing to protect him in secret, but he would definitely not show it openly."

Li Shao nodded after hearing this, and roughly understood what he said. He pretended to ask casually, "Does he usually stay in the town?"

Yang Wei said, "Well, I saw him yesterday. It's really unlucky. Now he has targeted you. He will definitely cause trouble for you in the future."

"When enemies come, we will fight them; when water comes, we will block it with earth. It's okay, don't be afraid. Let's not talk about them. You have also been worrying about this matter. Come, eat more. Let's see if you want to eat anything else and we can add more." Li Shao patted Yang Wei's shoulder and said.

Yang Wei blushed and said quickly: "Brother Li, why are you being so polite to me? Don't fight with me for this meal today. I have eaten with you so many times. If I let you treat me this time, I won't be able to swallow this meal."

Seeing his serious expression, Li Shao laughed and said, "Okay! We brothers don't have that many things to do. It doesn't matter who invites us. We'll visit each other often anyway."

"Hahaha! That's right, Brother Li, come on, eat more!"

The two of them ate and drank, and became more and more excited as they talked. The meal lasted two hours.

After having a full meal and a few drinks, when I walked out of the restaurant, I happened to run into Wu Cai and the waiter from last time on the street. The two of them were surrounding the short and fat man in the middle and were trying to please him, with flattering smiles on their faces.

The fat man in the middle was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, but it was out of shape due to his bulging belly. His eyes on his round face were narrowed into slits, his chin was raised high, and his face had an arrogant look as if he was superior to others.

The person who could be licked like this by Wu Cai must be Qian Gui, the boss of Zuixian Pavilion. Li Shao looked at his face carefully and thought that it was really effortless.

At this time, Wu Cai also saw them, straightened his bent back, and said sarcastically: "Hey, isn't this Boss Li! You are still in the mood to come out and drink? I heard that your winery was robbed. If you don't stay at home to guard it, aren't you afraid that something else will happen?"

Yang Wei got angry when he saw the look of him asking for a beating, and was about to step forward and teach him a lesson, but was stopped by Li Shao.

Then he said, "Manager Wu is really well-informed. He knows everything about my family. Could it be that you ordered this thief? I have to talk to the government and ask them to investigate thoroughly and not let any bad guys go."

"You! You are slandering me without any basis. I will sue you in the government!" Wu Caiqiang shouted while pretending to be calm.

At this time Qian Gui on the side snorted, and Wu Cai didn't dare to speak.

Qian Gui mocked, "Is this Boss Li? It's not good for young people to be too stubborn. They can't see the situation clearly. Be careful not to bump your head and bleed. You won't even know how you died!"

Li Shao was not angry either, "This must be Boss Qian, hahahaha, I have been a tough person since I was a child, anyone who wants me dead has already had tall grass growing on his grave."

"You! You are so stubborn!" Seeing that he dared to talk to him like that, Qian Guiqi was so angry that he wanted to step forward and teach him a lesson. However, he felt a little scared when he saw the sturdy figures of the two people in front of him.

He then left a harsh remark, "You have guts! Just wait, the day will come when you'll regret it! Let's go!" Then he left with his two followers.

Looking at their backs, Yang Wei said bitterly: "Looking at him like that, I really want to beat him up."

"Hahaha, Awei, don't be so irritable. Okay, I'm going home now. We'll get together next time."

"Brother Li, you have such a good temper. You are not angry at all. Next time you come to town, I will treat you to roasted lamb. It tastes amazing."

"Okay! I'm leaving. See you later." Li Shao said goodbye to Yang Wei and went home. Of course he was not angry. Who would care about the dead?

At night, after Zhao Ye fell asleep, Li Shao went out quietly, came to the town, emitted his spiritual power, and soon found three people on a street.

Li Shao hid in the shadows, following the three people from a distance. Qian Gui was already drunk at this time, and the other two were supporting him with difficulty.

Wu Cai panted and cursed: "Why don't you drive a carriage? There are no carriages on the road at this time."

The waiter felt very aggrieved. It was only two steps away, and who knew that the boss would be so drunk? He didn't dare to say anything and could only listen.

Wu Cai was still chattering, "It's all Li Shao's fault for not knowing how to appreciate his kindness and making the boss angry. Haha! He'll be in trouble soon!"

The waiter couldn't help but shudder a few times when he mentioned this, and whispered in fear: "Boss, are you really going to poison me?! Will I be sentenced to death if I'm caught?"

Wu Cai cursed, "You are asking for death by saying these things outside! And you are so timid, you are really useless in your life!"

The waiter muttered that there was no one in the alley we were walking in.

Li Shaodu, who was following behind, laughed out of anger, then picked up a stone at his feet and knocked the two men unconscious.

At this time, Qian Gui was thrown to the ground, screaming and cursing, "Ouch, ouch!" He then saw a man walking towards him in a daze, with a big stone in his hand.

He was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and sobered up. Seeing the two people lying on the ground motionless, he backed away and begged for mercy, "My brave man, I have silver. You can give me any amount you want. Don't do it."

As he spoke, he anxiously groped around on his body for the banknote.

Li Shao just sneered and continued to move closer.

"It's you?!" Qian Gui stopped looking for the banknote. He was shocked and angry. Just as he was about to ask for mercy, Li Shao smashed his head with a stone.

Then he smashed it a few more times until it was to pieces, only then did he feel relieved. Wu Cai and Xiao Er's hands were covered in blood, and he stuffed the stone into their hands again.

After finishing, he hid in the shadows nearby. When he heard the night watchman's sound not far away, he used his mental power to stimulate the brains of the two people and wake them up.

Immediately, two shrill screams were heard. The night watchman heard the sound and hurried over to see what had happened. Another shrill scream was heard.

Li Shao smiled and left the scene quietly. After returning home, he threw everything he had worn today into the space, washed them briefly, and returned to bed.

Seeing that Ye Ge'er was still sleeping soundly, Li Shao couldn't help but smile. He kissed his forehead and continued to sleep while holding him.

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