Chapter 16

When the madam handed over most of the bankrupt shops, she was afraid that a day like this would come, so she already spoke to the managers of these stores and told them to ignore Shi Qingshan.

The manager was also an old fox and angrily said, “Divine Fragrance indeed belongs to the Jiu surname, and the old master handed the shop down to Miss Jiu. Who would’ve thought that Miss Jiu was cruel and heavy handed, doing such a heartless thing! The madam helped take over and manage Divine Fragrance, was that wrong of her?”

The customers thought about it and found that the manager’s words made sense. They all began to agree with him.

Seeing that Shi Qingshan didn’t speak, he grew prouder, “Even if you are a young lady of the Prime Minister’s residence, you’re still a little girl after all. You better scramble back and learn some manners from the madam!”

Shi Qingshan had no expression on her face, but her clear eyes hid an ice-cold murder intent. The corners of Yang Ze’s lips lifted up. It was about time for this ugly duckling to ask for his help!

However, Shi Qingshan didn’t do as Yang Ze wanted.

She turned to the workers and lightly stated, “You know that I’m the Fifth Young Miss, right? Whether it’s Divine Fragrance or other shops in Bo Re City, they belong to my mother and me. You understand, right?”

She raised the letter slightly, “If old master Jiu doesn’t take it back, these shops will forever belong to me. You all better deeply understand this point!

“You’ve probably heard that I dismissed all the managers and workers from the other stores. As for Divine Fragrance, I am determined to have it. Your endings, however, I cannot guarantee.”

The workers originally thought that this little girl was just messing around, but her words all cut deep into their skin.

Seeing the workers exchanging looks, the manager panicked slightly. He walked out from the counter and pointed at Shi Qingshan, “You dare to threaten them? Do you believe me when I say that I’ll report you to the madam?!”

Shi Qingshan turned her face and heard the sound of bones breaking by her ear. Following after was the ghostlike shrieks from the manager.

“Forcing my hand could be considered setting fire to your ancestor’s grave.”

Yang Ze thrust aside the manager’s wrist. He stole a handkerchief from Yang Zhao’s robes and wiped a few times before stuffing it back.

“Uncle!” Yang Zhao complained and took the handkerchief out to throw away.

“So handsome…” Flowers erupted from the surrounding girls while the manager’s look was one of hatred. They wished that the one Yang Ze touched was them.

Shi Qingshan frowned and unwillingly glanced at Yang Ze.

Yang Ze was rendered speechless. Hey, he was trying to help her!

Little duckling that doesn’t know what’s good for her!

Shi Qingshan gave the workers an ultimatum, “The manager was disrespectful to me, and if anyone helps me teach the manager a lesson, then all the mistakes he made earlier shall be wiped off. He will also be promoted to be the next manager.”

When she said these words, the workers showed an infatuated look as they cracked their knuckles.

The manager was scared silly, “Y-You’ve all gone crazy!”

Shi Qingshan looked down at him, “Are you regretting?”

Yang Ze was startled. What was this girl thinking? Why was she asking if the manager was regretting or not now?

The manager cowardly scrambled back. He swore, “You’re just an illegitimate daughter, as unsuitable to be seen as your mother! I’m going to tell the madam and have her teach you properly!”

A trace of coldness flashed past Shi Qingshan’s eyes. She left no trace of mercy, “Beat him to death. I’ll take responsibility.”

Shi Qingshan took three steps back and the workers swarmed in on him.

Under the full view of everyone, Shi Qingshan ordered the workers to beat the manager to death.

This matter quickly spread through Bo Re City and Shi Qingshan’s reputation was rock low in an instant.

After successfully taking over Divine Fragrance, Shi Qingshan appointed the man who tried hardest as the new manager.

She didn’t regret beating that manager to death at all.

After walking a certain distance away, Wen Cha tentatively asked, “Young Miss, was it too cruel to kill someone?”

Shi Qingshan stopped her footsteps and looked at Wen Cha without any particular expression.

Wen Cha only then felt Shi Qingshan’s change. When did such a cold look appear in that pair of fearful eyes?

Wen Cha couldn’t help but take a step back.

Shi Qingshan held her shoulder and gently said, “Wen Cha, if I wasn’t that cruel, then the one swept out of the shop today would’ve been me.”

Wen Cha’s delicate eyebrows slowly creased. In her mind, scenes of the young miss getting bullied flashed past. Tears unwillingly rose up, “Young Miss…”

“Furthermore, I won’t allow anyone to harm Mother.” Shi Qingshan’s voice was light, “No one is allowed to bully Mother and Little Brother…”

“Hoh, the little duckling’s temper is quite big!”

Hearing this voice, Shi Qingshan’s heart sunk. She turned and looked at Yang Ze who refused to be shaken off.

“Didn’t we… say goodbye?” Shi Qingshan smiled and pretended to be confused.

Staring at this face that could be barely considered delicate and clear revealing a naïve smile, Yang Ze almost felt blinded. For a moment, he thought that the person who heartlessly killed another wasn’t Shi Qingshan earlier!

No wonder why when he made a move earlier, Shi Qingshan looked at him with disdain. It turned out she had a better method.

He really had underestimated her!

Yang Ze crossed his arms as he stood in front of her. He smiled slyly, “I helped you so much, the least you could do is repay me, right?”

“Uncle!” Yang Zhao panted as he caught up, “Can you please tell me where you’re going before you leave? Eh, it’s you again!”

Shi Qingshan found that this person’s face was quite thick!

Her gaze swept past this uncle-nephew pair, many doubts rising in her heart. However, she still acted righteously on the surface.

“Young Master, the money from the jewelry you bought earlier was all confiscated. I believe that should be enough as a thank you gift.”

“You can’t say that…”

“I have not married yet, and letting others hear that I frequently meet with another man isn’t good for my reputation.”

“…” What reputation do you have left to protect?!

“I will go ahead first. You two chat slowly.”

After Shi Qingshan finished in one breath, she didn’t give Yang Ze an opportunity to speak.

Just when she turned around, she didn’t know what her foot caught on, but she panicked slightly and spread her arms to protect her head.

However, she fell into Yang Ze’s embrace.

Yang Ze held her arms and smiled lowly, “I’ve seen quite a few crazy girls, but this trick of having the hero save the beauty is quite fresh!”

Please, it was obviously Imperial Uncle that stuck his leg out to trip others!

Yang Zhao, who knew the truth, really wanted to poke his eyes out. Imperial Uncle was truly on another level!

Shi Qingshan understood that Yang Ze purposely did it.

She immediately stood up and somewhat angrily pushed Yang Ze.

Glaring at Yang Ze, her chest rose up in heaves, but she turned around and left without a word.

‘Thought that she would say something,’ Yang Ze smiled lowly while rubbing a piece of white jade in his hand.

This was accidently pulled off from Shi Qingshan’s neck. He wanted to return it to her, but her attitude was just too bad!

Yang Zhao saw this white jade and joked, “Imperial Uncle, you even have the talent for leading away a goat in passing?”

(TL: He’s saying that Yang Ze managed to steal something while he was taking advantage of her.)

Yang Ze collected the jade pendant and gave him a glance, “I was going to return it to her.”

“Imperial Uncle, what did you go through these years?” Yang Zhao couldn’t help but ask, “No matter how you look at it, she can’t be considered a great beauty, right?”