My father Liu Xuande

Chapter 76 Midnight Visitor
Liu Feng felt a little embarrassed, because he was destined to betray this friendship.

On the eighth day, the second batch of grain transport teams departed.

When Liu Feng returned to the inn to rest, someone was already waiting for him in his room.

Pan Zhang and Xu Sheng stood in front of Liu Feng, and the man in the room quickly raised his hands to show that he meant no harm. At the same time, he said loudly, "Brother Mi, everyone says that you are charitable and respectful to scholars. I have come here because of your reputation and want to befriend you. Your subordinate is too nervous."

Liu Feng looked around. They had booked the entire inn, but due to manpower constraints, they retained the original manager and staff, only replacing the cook with one of their own.

It now seems that this person must be a powerful figure in Kaiyang City, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to bribe the shopkeeper and the waiter to sneak into his room.

Moreover, the other party will most likely need something from me, and what they need is probably something shady. Otherwise, they could simply visit me in person; why go through all this trouble and give me a hard time?
Having figured this out, Liu Feng coldly said, "I was unaware that I had such a reputation, and even if I did, it would only be for upright and honest people. Please forgive me for not being able to entertain such a distinguished guest as you who is dressed in fine clothes in the dark."

The phrase "wearing fine clothes at night" originally described walking in luxurious clothes at night, and it also metaphorically refers to enjoying wealth and honor without flaunting it to others.

However, Liu Feng used it here to imply the other party's noble status and ulterior motives.

Liu Feng was prepared for the other party to be furious, and he was not afraid that the other party would break off relations.

After all, the biggest local tyrant here was Zang Ba, and his primary goal was to purchase grain.

Liu Feng did not want any unforeseen complications to affect the main task.

Unexpectedly, the visitor sat down on his own and lit the candle: "It is understandable that you are displeased, but I have some unspeakable difficulties, and I hope you can understand."

"I humbly request that Mr. Mi come inside for a chat. If we do not find common ground, I will take my leave and will not linger."

Since the other party had already put it that way, Liu Feng naturally couldn't refuse.

Regardless of the circumstances, the other party is a powerful figure from Kaiyang who has the means to enter his room, and presumably holds a high position within the Zangba Group. There is no need to offend him to the point of death.

If the other party says something they shouldn't, then turning against them won't be Liu Feng's fault. It will also be easier to bring up this matter in front of Zang Ba.

"You may all leave now."

Liu Feng gave an order, and Pan Zhang and Xu Sheng glared fiercely at the Confucian scholar in the room. Their menacing looks startled him.

The newcomer was secretly surprised, thinking that he himself was from the military and had seen many brave warriors who were experienced in battle.

But there had never been anyone as vicious as these two guards before.

The Mi family truly lives up to its reputation as one of the wealthiest and most extravagant families in the East China Sea. Even their two guards are so formidable; they are truly menacing.

After Pan Zhang and Xu Sheng left the room, Liu Feng closed the door, sat down opposite them, and got straight to the point: "What brings you here at night, sir?"

"Now you should tell me why you've come here, shouldn't you?"

The scholar first apologized, then introduced himself: "My name is Sun Yu, courtesy name Xiulang. I am the son of Sun Guan, a separate commander, and currently serve as the granary manager of Kaiyang County."

After Sun Yu finished introducing himself, he stopped and did not continue speaking.

Liu Feng's heart skipped a beat. This person was actually Sun Guan's son. He just didn't know what this guy wanted to see him in the middle of the night.

Seeing that the other person wanted to observe him, Liu Feng's face fell, and he just stared at the other person coldly without reacting.

Sun Yu seemed to have also become engrossed in the game, but he only glanced at Liu Feng and remained silent.

Liu Feng waited patiently, and after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he finally spoke. When Liu Feng spoke, a hint of joy flashed in Sun Yu's eyes, but unexpectedly, what the other party said made him extremely embarrassed.

"If Mr. Sun's visit in the middle of the night was merely to give his name, then next time please remember to visit during the day."

Liu Feng stood up and made a gesture as if to see the guest out: "It's late today, please excuse me and leave."

Sun Yu's face flashed with displeasure, but he had no choice but to force a smile: "Mr. Mi is indeed in a hurry. I have come here today because of something important, and it is also in your best interest. Why don't you hear me out?"

Liu Feng sat down again with a cold face: "Mr. Sun, I am already sleepy. You only have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

An awkward expression flashed across Sun Yu's face. He coughed and began to explain, "Mr. Mi, I have come here with no ill intentions. I simply wish to do business with you."

At this point, Sun Yu paused, and seeing that Liu Feng was just looking down and showed no sign of responding, he could only bite the bullet and continue on his own: "I heard that Mr. Mi is buying grain at high prices. I happen to have a batch of grain on hand. I wonder if you would be interested?"

Selling grain?
Liu Feng was stunned for a moment, he really didn't expect that the other party would sneak over in the middle of the night to want to sell grain.

"Mr. Sun, you want to sell grain? Then why did you come so late at night?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yu looked embarrassed and coughed lightly: "Mr. Mi's family has been in business for generations and has been in the business world for a long time. Naturally, he should know the principle that some goods cannot be exposed to the light of day."

Liu Feng understood what the other party meant: they wanted to sell counterfeit goods.

These grains were probably stolen by Sun Yu when he was in charge of the warehouse, and he wanted to sell them at a higher price.

Liu Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I wonder how much stock Mr. Sun has, and what price he's looking for?"

Liu Feng thought that if the other party only had a few hundred bushels, it wasn't worth offending them so badly; he could just take them all.

After all, some petty people may not be able to accomplish anything, but they can easily ruin things.

To Liu Feng's surprise, Sun Yu's answer was more detailed than he had imagined.

"Two thousand shi! The price can be the same as the Commandant's Office, but you have to help transport these grains out."

Looking at Sun Yu in front of him, Liu Feng's mind raced through many details, and he suddenly had a guess.

The next moment, Liu Feng's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted towards the door, "Someone come here!"

Pan Zhang and Xu Sheng, who had been waiting outside the door, immediately opened the door and rushed in, glaring fiercely at Sun Yu.

"Mr. Mi, what do you mean by this?"

Liu Feng snorted coldly: "Send Mr. Sun out, and keep a close watch on the gates from now on. Our Mi family caravan does not welcome him."

Before Sun Yu could react, Pan Zhang and Xu Sheng rushed forward like tigers, subdued him, and dragged him away.

Poor Sun Yu was strong and powerful, but he was no match for Pan Zhang and Xu Sheng. He couldn't even put up a proper struggle and was dragged away like a lamb to the slaughter.

Pan Zhang remembered to close the door before leaving.

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