In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

After sending the tax collector away, Su Zhizhi sighed deeply and asked everyone to continue doing their own things.

That night, after closing the store, Su Zhizhi called Xie Chengjin over.

The two sat at the table, staring at each other in silence. The air around them seemed to freeze. Finally, Xie Chengjin was the first to speak and ask, "What should we do next? Today's taxes have almost taken up all the money you have, right?"

Su Zhizhi shook her head. "I still have some money on hand for backup, but I can't easily touch that money anymore. I think we should close the shop for a few more days tomorrow. This matter still has some time to go on."

Xie Chengjin was silent for a while, then nodded. Then he asked worriedly, "Can Laiyue Tower still hold on?"

Su Zhizhi froze for a moment, then let out a long breath. "It should be possible, but you were watching Boss Su's incident earlier. Even after being beaten like that, he still refused to talk about the formula. I just feel this matter is not that simple. I originally wanted to use Boss Su's incident to find out who is behind him."

She took a deep breath and continued, "I oversimplified things. The reason Boss Su has been able to hold on until now is either because we can't afford to offend the people behind him, or because he didn't do it and we've been looking for the wrong person."

Xie Chengjin also expected what Su Zhizhi said, "But that's the worst possible outcome, isn't it? I don't think our luck is that bad."

Su Zhizhi stopped talking. After a long time, Xie Chengjin stood up and said, "I'll go and inform the servants first. The restaurant will be closed for a few more days. This restaurant is really..." Xie Chengjin said with a wry smile.

Su Zhizhi was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and shook her head. "Yeah, if it comes to this, there shouldn't be anyone else who would open a restaurant except me. I just want to open a restaurant to make some money, so who am I bothering?"

No one can answer this question.

The news that Laiyue Tower had closed down again soon reached the Yuanwai Mansion. When Yuanwai heard the news, he couldn't hide the smile on his face. "This Su Zhizhi really doesn't know her place. Now she's fallen under my hands. Humph, let's see what she can use to fight me!"

"Master, you are wise. Our restaurant suffered a lot of losses after Laiyue Tower opened. Now customers are coming back one after another. It's all thanks to you, Master." The servants around Mr. Liu also flattered him.

Mr. Liu was in a particularly good mood. Although he didn't know what Su Zhizhi was thinking, the fact that Lai Yue Lou was closing again was no different from bankruptcy in his opinion. As long as Lai Yue Lou didn't go well, Mr. Liu would be relieved.

Liu Yuanwai was in high spirits and asked someone to light fireworks to celebrate.

Liu Xiaohua also knew about these things about Mr. Liu. Although she liked Xie Chengjin, she hated Su Zhizhi very much. She hoped that if Su Zhizhi fell, Xie Chengjin would be hers.

The next day, Liu Xiaohua carried Liu Yuanwai to Laiyue Tower.

The door of Lai Yue Tower was closed at this time. Although the restaurant was located in a relatively lively place in the county town, people were coming and going, but no one stopped to look at Lai Yue Tower, as if the Lai Yue Tower next door did not exist.

A hint of satisfaction flashed across Liu Xiaohua's face, then she restrained her expression and walked towards Laiyue Tower.

At this time, only Su Zhizhi and her family were in Laiyue Tower, and the other servants were resting at home.

Liu Xiaohua signaled the maid behind him to go forward and knock on the door. The door opened quickly and the person who came was Xie Chengjin.

Xie Chengjin originally thought that the person was an old customer of Laiyue Tower and had come to take a look. However, he did not expect to see Liu Xiaohua's face as soon as he opened the door. Xie Chengjin's face instantly darkened.

He subconsciously wanted to close the door, but Liu Xiaohua was already blocking the door. If Xie Chengjin insisted on closing the door, he would definitely hurt Liu Xiaohua.

Xie Chengjin was afraid of the consequences. He was not afraid of Liu Xiaohua, but he had to be wary of Liu Yuanwai behind her. It was no different from killing an ant by Liu Yuanwai now. What's more, he didn't want to implicate Su Zhizhi because of this.

The two of them were deadlocked for a while, and it was Liu Xiaohua who spoke first: "Xie Chengjin, let's talk."

Xie Chengjin's face was full of annoyance. "I don't think we have anything to talk about. If you don't have anything else to do, please leave. Laiyue Tower will not be receiving guests these days."

Liu Xiaohua refused to give up. "Xie Chengjin, this Laiyue Tower won't be open for much longer, and Su Zhizhi's arrogance won't last long either. I'm giving you a chance. If you agree to my request and marry into our Liu family, don't worry, you'll be very successful in the future."

Liu Xiaohua once again extended an olive branch to Xie Chengjin.

Xie Chengjin keenly sensed the meaning behind Liu Xiaohua's words, and his gaze turned cold. "It's you who made Laiyue Tower look like this."

A flash of panic flashed through Liu Xiaohua's eyes, but she quickly calmed down and denied it, "I don't know what you're talking about. What does Laiyue Tower's current state have to do with me? Xie Chengjin, if you continue to follow Su Zhizhi, you'll be in big trouble. It's better for you to follow me. At least I can guarantee you a comfortable life in the future. What's more, I'm no match for Su Zhizhi, a merchant woman. Why do you only have eyes for her?"

At the end of the story, Liu Xiaohua felt extremely aggrieved, her eyes were red, and her body was trembling slightly. The maid beside her supported Liu Xiaohua tightly and glared at Xie Chengjin with indignation.

Looking at Liu Xiaohua like this, Xie Chengjin was so angry that he laughed. He made his attitude clear, "Liu Xiaohua, I don't care whose daughter you are. Anyway, I don't like you, and I can't marry you, let alone marry into your Liu family. Your mansion is not something that someone like me can afford to cling to. Between you and Su Zhizhi, I will only choose Su Zhizhi. You are not even as good as one of her fingers!"

After saying that, Xie Chengjin didn't care about anything else. Taking advantage of Liu Xiaohua's daze, he pushed him out lightly, and then slammed the door shut with lightning speed.

Liu Xiaohua was humiliated again in front of Xie Chengjin.

She stood at the door for a long time, as if she had just digested what Xie Chengjin had just said. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and her facial features gradually distorted.

Liu Xiaohua thought about it over and over again, but he was still angry. He shouted angrily at the door of Laiyue Tower: "Xie Chengjin, I will not let you go! Sooner or later, you will become mine. I want you to kneel in front of me and beg me!"