Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Chapter 345 Li Ergou Causes Trouble

When Brother Liu saw this scene, his heart skipped a beat. He guessed that it was the local thugs who saw that the store was doing good business and wanted to ask for some benefits.

He quickly took out a piece of silver from his pocket, presented it with both hands, and said with a flattering smile, "Brothers, we are from the countryside and have never seen the world. We just want to do our duty and sell some agricultural products from the village in the city. Please be kind and take care of us."

The leading thug took the change handed over by Brother Liu, weighed it in his hand, and a look of disdain appeared on his face.

Seeing him like this, Brother Liu felt uneasy, but he still had a glimmer of hope, thinking that the matter was over.

Unexpectedly, the leader's face suddenly changed, and he threw the silver coins fiercely at Brother Liu's face, cursing: "Who the hell are you looking down on? You are sending away beggars, right?"

The broken silver hit Brother Liu's face, leaving a red mark.

"Who's so shameless? It turns out to be two country bumpkins!" the leading thug shouted arrogantly, his shrill voice echoing throughout the store. His younger brothers behind him laughed unscrupulously, their laughter filled with mockery and contempt.

Then the leading thug stepped forward, slapped Brother Liu on the shoulder, pressed hard, and said viciously: "You have broken the rules here, do you understand?" His hand was very strong, and Brother Liu's body sank under the pressure.

Brother Liu looked at him tremblingly and asked in a trembling voice, "What rules?"

"What rules are you talking about? Rice on this street sells for 80 wen, and you're selling it for 25!" The leading thug's eyes widened, almost popping out of their sockets, as he roared in rage, "You're provoking us! You're deliberately disrupting the market and making it impossible for us to do business!"

"Do you know who has the final say on this street? It's us! How dare you, two ignorant country bumpkins, break the rules here!" The gangster leader waved his fists and swayed in front of Brother Liu, his face as ferocious as a devil from hell.

Brother Liu and his wife looked at the gangster and shook their heads in panic. Brother Liu said tremblingly, "Brother, whoever you say has the final say is the one who has the final say." Sister Liu stood behind Brother Liu, tightly grasping the corner of his clothes, her eyes full of fear.

Upon hearing this, the leading thug slammed his forehead and roared in frustration, "These are two stupid country bumpkins! They don't even understand this little bit of etiquette! In Nanyang City, all grain transactions are decided by our Lord Long!"

"Haven't you heard of Lord Long's reputation? Humph! You are so blind!" The thug glared at Brother Liu and his wife fiercely, spitting everywhere, "You dare to break the rules in Lord Long's territory, you don't want to live anymore!" As he spoke, he pointed his finger at the noses of Brother Liu and his wife.

"Ah... who the hell is blind!" Li Ergou was shouting at the top of his lungs when he suddenly felt a hand grabbing his ear fiercely, causing him to grimace in pain.

"How dare you mess with me!" Li Ergou turned his head angrily and was about to curse, but after seeing who was coming, he instantly became like a deflated ball.

"Mom! Oh my god, mom, I'm doing something important, why are you here!" Li Ergou's face was full of fear and helplessness, his voice became stuttering, and his body unconsciously shortened by half a head.

It was a white-haired old woman with wrinkles all over her face. She was tightly gripping Li Ergou's ears, showing no intention of letting go. She kept muttering, "You rascal, you're causing trouble again!"

Old Lady Li, carrying a basket in her hand, walked unsteadily to Brother Liu and his wife, then bowed respectfully and said apologetically, "Shopkeeper, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Old Mrs. Li's face was full of guilt, her eyes were filled with uneasiness, and her hands were tightly grasping the handles of the basket.

Brother Liu and his wife waved their hands hastily, and Brother Liu quickly said, "No, no, Auntie, please don't say that."

Mrs. Liu followed suit, saying, "That's right, Auntie. This isn't much of a hassle at all."

This is clearly intimidation!

"Mom, why are you here?" Li Ergou asked in confusion while covering his ear that was pulled so hard that it hurt, and his eyes occasionally glanced at the hand of Old Lady Li that was pulling his ear.

Old Lady Li sighed slowly and said, "I heard that the sweet potato noodles sold here can be cooked and eaten. Not only are they delicious and affordable, but they also satisfy your hunger. So I came here to buy a couple to try."

"Who knew I'd see you misbehaving like that when I first arrived?" Old Lady Li glared at Li Ergou fiercely, then said, "You good-for-nothing, you only know how to cause trouble for me all day long!"

"Mom, I'm working for Lord Long, and I'm going to be very successful in the future!" Li Ergou raised his chin and said proudly, as if he had already seen his future of wealth and glory.

Old Lady Li ignored Li Ergou and handed the basket to Mrs. Liu. With a somewhat apologetic smile, she said politely, "Please fill two baskets for me."

Mrs. Liu took the basket, quickly took two handfuls of sweet potato flour from the shelf, carefully put it in, and said, "Auntie, please take it."

Old Lady Li took out a purse, slowly untied the string at the mouth of the purse, counted out fifty copper coins one by one, and then handed it to Mrs. Liu, saying, "Here you go."

"Silly boy, why are you still standing there? Take it and come back with me!" Old Mrs. Li glared at Li Ergou and shouted loudly.

Li Ergou came to his senses and reluctantly took the basket, muttering, "Mom, I'm not done yet."

Old Lady Li continued, "Rice now costs eighty cents per pound. If it weren't for this shop, there would be countless people starving in the city!" Old Lady Li's face was full of worry and emotion, and her eyes swept over everyone present.

Old Lady Li looked at Er Gouzi's men, Little Monkey and Wang Mazi, and raised her voice and said, "Little Monkey, Wang Mazi, you guys are also living on sweet potato noodles at home! Without this sweet potato noodle shop, everyone will starve and watch your Lord Long eat white and smooth rice!"

"We are all ordinary people, and we rely on these affordable meals to make a living. If you ruin this store, it will be a sin and you will be punished!" Old Mrs. Li said as she pointed at them with a serious and angry expression.

After hearing Old Lady Li's righteous words, Li Ergou's brothers looked at each other. The little monkey avoided looking directly into Old Lady Li's stern gaze, while Wang Mazi bit his lip, his face hesitant.

After a moment, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding, they all lowered their heads, turned around, and left with heavy steps.