Zhou Youde obviously underestimated the influence of public opinion.

Once things ferment, they are not controlled at all. Coupled with Shen Mingchen's own fame as a genius in the south of the Yangtze River, the satirical poem quickly spread in the streets and alleys of Hangzhou.

Even with that domineering 'I've never seen such a brazen person'.

Countless angry people took the forgery written by Zhou Ji Bookstore to ask for an explanation, claiming that the Zhou family must return the money. Some people even want to go to the county government to report to the official and accuse Zhou Ji of fraud.

Faced with this situation, Zhou Youde was deeply stimulated and couldn't afford to get sick, except for drinking some decoction and eating a few mouthfuls of porridge every day, he was in bed to recuperate, and he was not even in the mood to listen to his favorite "Sword Story".

Although the Zhou family has a rich background, they can't afford to toss it like this.

There was no income for several days, and the man's salary had to be paid, and he had to return the money to many old customers, so he couldn't afford to delay it any longer.

Finally, after being able to go to the ground for a few days, Zhou Youde decided to be cheeky and go to apologize to Xu Yan, the young master of the Xu family.

He inquired that Xu Yan lived in Santai Mountain, so he went by boat.

It is natural to have sincerity in making amends, and Zhou Youde's sincerity is to manage Zhou Dafu.

He had already thought about putting all the blame on Zhou Taifu, so as to clear himself.

Pity that Zhou's housekeeper was tied up with a lot of flowers, stuffed with rags on his mouth, and covered his head with a cloth bag.

When the ship docked at the dock, Zhou Youde ordered two servants to carry Zhou Dafu down.

Facing it is a beautiful two-story bamboo building. Zhou Youde's heart should be here.

He was extremely weak at the beginning of his serious illness, and he was tired and out of breath after taking a few steps.

I couldn't help but lament in my heart, what kind of sin is this?

Now he's seen it all.

This is a game set up by the Xu family, and he jumped into it stupidly.

Now only by getting the forgiveness of the Xu family can Zhouji Bookstore continue to survive.

Otherwise, with the reputation that fell after this incident, it will never be able to turn over.

finally walked to the front of the small building, but Zhou Youde was stopped.

He put on a smiling face and explained his intentions, and then waited quietly, not daring to take one more step forward.

There is no way, the situation is not as good as people, so I can only clamp my tail and be a man.

said that Xu Yan was playing chess with Shen Mingchen, and when he heard the double happiness report that Zhou Youde was coming, he smiled at Shen Mingchen and said: "Jia Ze, what are you talking about as a teacher, this old thing can't bear it." ”

Shen Mingchen praised again and again: "The teacher is really a clever little Zhuge who is clever. ”

Xu Yan was a little comfortable blown by this rainbow fart, stretched his waist and said, "He wants to see me, but I don't want to see him." Tell him to go back. ”

Double Happiness nodded, and trotted all the way downstairs.

"My young master said that he doesn't want to see you, please go back."

Zhou Youde was stunned.

That's too straightforward, right? Don't find a reason to say anything?

Before he came, he never thought that Xu Yan would refuse to see him, but he was a little confused for a while.

"Please say it again, the old man is here to apologize to Xu Gongzi."

The little scholar shook his head and said, "You are so strange, the young master said that he didn't want to see you, why are you cheeky and go up." ”

Zhou Youde's cheeks were flushed, and he really didn't know what to say.

"Come on, drag that guy to the ground and beat me hard!"

He said in his heart that this was deliberately giving him a horse, and even so, he would not lose face.

The two servants immediately kicked Zhou Dafu to the ground, punching and kicking.

Poor that week's steward was gagged, and only let out a low whimper.

After all, Shuangxi is soft-hearted, and he can't see this kind of scene the most, so he frowned and said: "You tell people to stop fighting, I'll ask the young master again." ”

After that, he turned around and returned to the bamboo building.

But he said that Shuangxi went upstairs, told Xu Yan everything he saw, and sighed: "Young master, that person is pitiful, they are too ruthless, I am afraid of causing trouble." ”

Xu Yan also felt that Zhou Youde was almost dry, so he said to Shuangxi: "It's good to call him up." ”

Seeing this, Shen Mingchen arched his hand and said, "Teacher, I'll avoid it first." ”

With that, he got up and walked behind the screen.

But listening to a chaotic sound of footsteps, Double Happiness took the lead and went upstairs. Walking behind was Zhou Youde, followed by the two healthy servants of the Zhou family. As for Zhou Dafu, he was carried by them.

The two Zhou family servants on the first and second floors threw Zhou Dafu out, as rude as unloading grain at the dock.

But hearing a muffled sound, Zhou Dafu was thrown into pain and rolled over and again.

Xu Yan frowned, who was it to smash the floor of his other industry like this?

"The old man is Zhou Youde, the head of the Zhou family, who specially came to make amends to Xu Gongzi."

Zhou Youde simply pulled down his face and made a snort at Xu Yan.

Xu Yan asked knowingly: "What do you mean by Zhou Yuanwai's words?" ”

Although Zhou Youde hated the root of his teeth, he made a look of remorse, pointed to Zhou Dafu on the ground and said: "This person is Zhou Dafu, the steward of the old mansion. Before, this dog killed the old man and wanted to steal the manuscript of "Journey to the West". After the attempt, he ordered someone to catch a knife and continue to write a forgery. This is a violation of the rules and an unforgivable crime. The old decay is not strict in discipline, and there are also mistakes in negligence. Now I will bring this person and hand it over to Xu Gongzi. Please also ask Xu Gongzi to open the net. ”

Xu Yanxin said that this old dog's face changes faster than turning a book, so he wants to dump the pot on his subordinates?

"Zhou Yuanwai didn't understand what Xu said."

Xu Yan smiled faintly: "Listen to this, this is all done by Zhou Dafu alone?" ”

"Exactly."

Zhou Youde squeezed out a smile and said, "The old man knows that this matter has a lot of impact on your store, and he is willing to compensate for it." ”

With that, he took out a stack of silver tickets from his sleeve and handed it to the little scholar.

Shuangxi took the silver ticket and took a few steps forward and handed it to the young master.

Xu Yan glanced at it, five thousand taels of silver tickets, this Zhou Youde is really willing.

"Zhou Yuanwai is so aware of righteousness, Xu admires it."

Why don't you want the money that comes to your door?

Xu Yan quietly accepted the silver ticket, as if this had never happened at all.

"So, Xu Gongzi forgives the old man?"

Zhou Youde's face was happy.

"Since Xu Yuanwai didn't know about this matter in advance, then what is the crime?"

Xu Yan smiled and said, "It seems that this is a misunderstanding." As for this man..."

Zhou Youde hurriedly said: "Please also ask Xu Gongzi to teach him a hard lesson." ”

"That being the case, so be it." Xu Yan paused and said, "Send off." ”

Zhou Youde thanked him for his kindness before he retired.

After the Zhou family left, Shen Mingchen walked out from behind the screen.

"Teacher, is this the end of this matter?"

Xu Yan sneered and said, "Of course you can't just forget it. Since he Zhou Youde sent all the witnesses, wouldn't I be sorry for this good intention if I didn't report to the official. ”

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ps: He really came, wave after wave of rhythm~