Chapter 1030: Chapter 1030 Awkward Chat_1 Chapter 1030: Chapter 1030 Awkward Chat_1 When Qiao Xiaomai spoke, Shen Bai was momentarily stunned, “Ten to one?”
“Yes,” Qiao Xiaomai nodded without hesitation.
Shen Bai's brow immediately furrowed deeply.
Zuixian Building actually only took a ten percent profit share.
Even with only a ten percent profit, the numbers were still considerable. With this method, Zuixian Building had been suppressed to the point of being unable to raise its head.
With a sharp decline in customers, those lost to Zuixian Building all went to Zuixian Building, ensuring its future dominance and significant earnings.
With this tactic, Zuixian Building could ruin Zuixian Building…
If it reached this level, the situation would be out of his control; his only option would be to report it to his father and ask him to negotiate with the Prime Minister.
With that thought, Shen Bai's face showed a sudden realization, “I see. I'm sorry for the disturbance today.”
“No problem, no problem, we're not busy,” Qiao Xiaomai waved her hand.
Upon hearing this, Shen Bai smiled and changed the subject, “I saw that the two of you just came out of the Bookstore?”
“Yes.”
“Were you looking to buy some books? I've brought quite a few rare volumes with me. If Master Tong is preparing for the palace exams, they might come in handy.”
“Not buying books, we were there to buy some paper,” Qiao Xiaomai pointed to the stack of pale yellow paper in her basket.
“I see,” Shen Bai smiled, “How is Master Tong's palace exam preparation coming along?”
“So-so. With my status, I'm already satisfied with the scholar title. The palace exam will be up to fate; I won't force it,” Tong Sanlang spoke up.
Hearing this, Shen Bai advised, “You should still prepare earnestly; go as far as you can.”
“That is true,” Tong Sanlang agreed with a smile.
Thus, the three, who were not particularly acquainted, engaged in a bit of awkward conversation. Tong Sanlang stood up to take his leave, and Shen Bai did not detain the couple, escorting them to the door of Zuixian Building and arranging to meet again when there was time.
After leaving Zuixian Building, Tong Sanlang sat at the carriage door to drive, while Qiao Xiaomai sat inside, leaning weakly against his back, “I dread awkward conversations, especially when we have things we want to hide.”
“We'll write to His Highness about this when we get back,” Tong Sanlang said.
“There's not much we can say to Yang Hao either; this kind of plot where they are brothers but one must die is too cruel to watch; I can't bear it,” Qiao Xiaomai said, raising her hand to cover her eyes.
“Young Master Shen shouldn't be in danger for his life.”
“If the Shen Family cannot be saved, he will definitely become a commoner, and his friendship with Yang Hao will be completely sunk,” she sighed.
Upon hearing this, Tong Sanlang pursed his lips, then let out a gentle sigh, “Being born into a certain family, who becomes your father, these things really aren't up to us to decide.”
“Since he previously enjoyed the various conveniences of being a member of the Shen Family, he will also have to bear the hardships following the family's downfall.”
“Tch, now that you mention it, I feel even sorrier for him,” Qiao Xiaomai sighed again.
“Instead of that, better to think about the printing press,” Tong Sanlang suggested, patting her with the hand not holding the reins, “Don't think about other men.”
Qiao Xiaomai, “… Are you jealous?”
“In any case, the only man in your head can be me,” Tong Sanlang declared dominantly, “Look, I never think about other girls.”
At his words, Qiao Xiaomai's hand landed a smack on his back, “You're quite the catch; you don't know how many young girls have their eyes on you.”
“For eighteen years, the only girl in my head has always been you,” he replied.
Hearing this, Qiao Xiaomai couldn't help but let her lips curve into a smile.
In her past life, she had been in love, but for Tong Sanlang, there was only her.
A pleasant fact!
Chapter end
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