Chapter 42: Tricking You Without Negotiation
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
‘What’s inappropriate about it? I am her father! Her belongings are mine! Her money is mine too! What business does a pill seller like you have meddling in this?” Gu Zhicheng exclaimed.
The shopkeeper took a deep breath. This old man had no shame, did he? He didn’t even consider how he treated his own daughter and had the audacity to say such things! It was like the logic of a thief!
But then again, Gu Zhicheng had long lost his sense of shame! Otherwise, he wouldn’t have done so many unethical things!
As he thought about the distressing incidents his master had faced in the Gu family, his expression turned cold instantly. “I apologize, but whoever pays at our Hundred Herb Hall gets the pills. If the head of the Gu family wants them, he can ask Miss Gu directly!”
Gu Zhicheng was speechless as he glared at the shopkeeper with anger and embarrassment.
However, the pills sold at the Hundred Herb Hall had excellent quality and were highly popular.
Moreover, the Hundred Herb Hall was rumored to occasionally possess rare pills that couldn’t be found elsewhere, leading many to speculate about their connection with the Island of No Return.
Given these circumstances, most people wouldn’t dare to offend anyone from the Hundred Herb Hall.
Gu Zhicheng realized this and didn’t dare to forcefully confront Mr. Wang, the shopkeeper.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and forced a smile. “Why are you being so stubborn, Mr. Wang? The Gu family is thriving, and in the future, my daughter will still depend on me. If you give me the pills, she won’t dare to say anything.”
Shopkeeper Wang remained unmoved.
“Fine, if you won’t give me the pills, can you at least tell me which pills she purchased?” Gu Zhicheng asked.
“One million taels,” Shopkeeper Wang replied.
‘What?” Gu Zhicheng was stunned.
Shopkeeper Wang continued, “One million taels for a piece of information.” Gu Zhicheng’s expression instantly changed. “That is daylight robbery!
“Even the Pavilion of Myriad Knowledge sells a piece of information for millions. What’s one million to you?” Shopkeeper Wang sneered coldly. He took out a feather duster from somewhere and swept it across the counter with a broad motion, narrowly avoiding Gu Zhicheng. “If the head of the Gu family isn’t here to buy pills, please step aside!”
Gu Zhicheng took two steps back, his temple veins bulging. “Shopkeeper Wang, don’t think you can look down on others just because the Hundred Herb Hall has some connection with the Island of No Return. Do you even understand the consequences of offending the Gu family?”
Shopkeeper Wang paused in surprise and asked, “Is the head of the Gu family threatening me? Perhaps we should let everyone present judge the situation.” He stretched his neck, about to call over other customers.
Gu Zhicheng didn’t want to escalate the situation. He lowered his voice and shouted, “Shut up!”
If things spiraled out of control and Gu Qingluan became aware, how could he deceive her?
“It appears that the head of the Gu family is fully aware of their own dishonorable actions!’ Shopkeeper Wang sneered, lowering his head to continue wiping the counter.
Gu Zhicheng seethed with anger but had no choice but to contain himself.
After a brief moment of standing still, he reluctantly asked, “Fine, let’s go with one million taels. Now, tell me, what pills did Gu Qingluan purchase from you?”
Shopkeeper Wang extended his hand. “Where’s the money?”
Gu Zhicheng glared at him. “l didn’t bring that much money with me!’
“Then come back when the head of the Gu family has the money,” Shopkeeper Wang said dismissively, turning his head away.
“You old geezer, once I’ve dealt with Gu Qingluan, I’ll come and deal with you!” Gu Zhicheng cursed inside before he called for his attendant to go and retrieve the gold notes.
Shopkeeper Wang interjected, “Hold on!”
The attendant paused and turned back, looking at Shopkeeper Wang with confusion.
With a sly smile, Shopkeeper Wang gave a friendly reminder, “It’s one million taels of gold, make sure you don’t bring any less.’
Damn!
One million taels of gold!
Upon hearing this amount, Gu Zhicheng was on the verge of erupting in a string of curses.
Suppressing his anger and facing Shopkeeper Wang’s smiling face, Gu Zhicheng forced a smile and said, “Shopkeeper Wang, don’t push your luck. Consider whether it’s truly worth that price.”
“For me, that piece of information may not be worth much, but clearly it holds a different value for the head of the Gu family…” Shopkeeper Wang chuckled, almost as if he had the words ‘Tm clearly trying to deceive you” written on his face..