"What? I didn't give it at all!"
"No way. Although the Yu family is greedy and stingy, if they don't pay rent, even if it is what the Yu family wants, the Lu family will never agree to it!"
People around were talking about it instantly. The aunt listened to the shock of others, as if she had learned some shocking secret. She felt very proud. She cleared her throat and then said: "Why is it impossible? I heard it with my own ears. Yes, the Lu family said that the Yu family was occupying their own house for nothing without paying rent. They wanted to kick them out and even took the things in the shop to pay off the debt!
But the Yu family said that they had paid the rent a long time ago and signed a ten-year lease. It was the Lu family who wanted to extort money shamelessly. Both families were blocking the door of the shop, trying to move things to pay off the debt. They are not willing to give way, why are they just wasting their time here! "
Everyone, look at me, and I'll look at you. Thinking of the scene in front of the grocery store in the crowd, I finally believed what the lady said, and then discussed who this matter was from. Is it believable? The degree is higher.
"Is the Yu family so brave? How dare they open their doors and sell goods so blatantly every day without paying rent? Aren't they afraid that the Lu family's reporter will arrest him?"
"I don't know if they are brave or not, but it's true that they love to take advantage. Every fly that passes by will have its legs removed. There's no chance that they can do this!"
"The old couple of the Lu family have always been honest and friendly. If I had to choose one, I would definitely not trust the Yu family! Last time I went to his grocery store to buy embroidery thread, what a boy! I wanted to split one portion into two and sell them!"
"Isn't that right? The three members of his family have all fallen in love with money. They spend their whole day either trying to get some benefits from the boss or the west. It's so annoying!"
Just as he was talking, he suddenly felt the crowd behind him commotion. He turned around and looked around. It turned out that someone had gone to the government to report the news, and the officials were rushing over.
"Give way, give way, let the government handle the case!"
Following the shouts of the leading officers, the crowd finally began to slowly move to both sides. After a while, the originally crowded and chaotic streets were given way to a small path that could accommodate the officers. But as soon as the group of officers waited As we passed by, the crowd surged up again like a tide, covering the road behind us.
The young couple stood on the bullock cart, looking at the grocery store surrounded by crowds. It was very convenient, but they were also very conspicuous among the people who were looking around on tiptoes. Today, Ding An, the leader, could be seen from a long way away. After seeing the two figures, the young couple naturally saw him. When they walked near the bullock cart, the two parties only nodded lightly and were not in a hurry to exchange greetings.
The Lu and Yu families, who had been in a state of anxiety, were soon forcibly separated by the officials. Seeing the officials coming, Mrs. Liu instantly felt that she had support, and let go of her hand that was holding on to her goods. He threw himself in front of Ding An and started to accuse the Lu family of crimes with tears streaming down his face.
"Master official, you have to make the decision for me! The Lu family is bullying my family and we are helpless. The man who bullies me is a cripple. He comes to rob our house in broad daylight. Is there any justice for this?"
Yu Ling also threw herself beside Mrs. Liu and cried and persuaded her: "My grandma, the officials are here, and they will definitely give justice to our family, so that those who bully us can't bear the consequences!"
Lu Abo's nephew had a bad temper, because he felt that he was right. Even though he was stopped by the officials at this moment, he still couldn't control his temper. He pointed at Liu's mother and daughter who fell on the ground, and tried to step forward. : "You fart! It was obviously you who deceived my uncle. Who robbed it? You were the one who robbed it!"
But as soon as he finished speaking, the officers on both sides pushed him to the ground and yelled, "What are you doing? Be honest!"
Seeing his nephew screaming "Ouch, ouch" after being pressed, Lu Abo hurriedly bowed to Ding An and explained: "Ding Captou, Ding Captou, please let my nephew go. He didn't mean it. Let him go." Him!"
Ding An waved his hands at the two officials who suppressed the Lu family's nephew, then came to stand in front of Yu Fugui and Lu Abo, and asked sternly: "Someone said that you were fighting here, who made the first move?"
Yu Fugui repeatedly waved his hands to deny: "It wasn't me who arrested the head, it was the Lu family who made the move first. They entered the house in broad daylight and started robbing without even saying a word.
ah! Mr. Ding, you have to make the decision for us. If we don’t catch them and put them in jail today, how can we have a peaceful life in An County in the future? Otherwise, every family will imitate him and the Lu family will come and rob them! "
Ms. Liu tried to incite the emotions of the onlookers and echoed her men: "Catch them and put them in jail, otherwise this county is full of robbers. Who would dare to stay here, even the neighbors!"
Before anyone could echo him, Ding An glanced at him and said, "If you talk nonsense again, I will put you in jail first and punish you for your monstrous words, misleading the public, and slandering the imperial officials!"
Mrs. Liu didn't expect that Ding An would attack her first, and hurriedly explained: "No, no, I don't have Ding Baotou, how can I slander the imperial official? I really don't!"
"No? Didn't you just say that the security in the county is not good and there are robbers everywhere?"
"I, I didn't mean that, I..."
Ding An no longer paid attention to Mrs. Liu, but faced Yu Fugui and Lu Abo again: "What's going on? If you are still dishonest, let's go to the Yamen together to ask questions."
After some intimidation, the two families were finally willing to honestly tell the whole story. The Lu family wanted to take back their shop, but the Yu family relied on the ten-year lease and refused to give in. The Lu family was very excited. Then he moved his hands and wanted to throw the Yu family's things out of the shop. When the three members of the Yu family saw it, they naturally tried their best to stop it, which led to the farce this morning.
Fortunately, nothing bad happened. Ding An only warned the two families not to act recklessly. However, the Lu and Yu families still had unreconcilable conflicts over the lease and rent, so the officials had no choice but to evacuate first. The crowd of onlookers then took the two families to the Yamen.
When they heard that they were going to the Yamen, both families were a little reluctant. The Lu family probably felt that it would not help if they went there. Although the Yu family had already been proven by the government that the name on the lease deed and the fingerprints in their hands were both Lu Abo's. , but after all, I still feel a little guilty.
But the Lu and Yu families had the final say in this matter. No matter how reluctant they were, they could only follow the officials to the Yamen.
After Ding An finished explaining his men, he walked straight towards the young couple who had already stopped at the oxcart on the roadside: "Brother Chu and his sister-in-law are here to see the shop?"
Chu Yi nodded and replied, "Yes, Ya Xing said there is a pretty good shop, so he and A Zhu came to take a look."
After saying that, he suddenly seemed to think of something again, and explained again: "Brother Ding, that family trip last time..."
Before Chu Yi could finish speaking, Ding An interrupted him: "I know, maybe I am afraid that you will tell me the matter first. Just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the boss of the bank found me. If it weren't for the recent I'm busy, I have to go back to the village and come to apologize to you and your siblings. I originally wanted to help you, but I didn't expect that it ended up causing you trouble."
Shen Luzhu said with relief: "What did Brother Ding say? It's obviously the boss of Yahang's own problem. How can you blame Brother Ding?"
"That's right, Brother Ding, please stop saying that."
Ding An explained: "When the Lu family and the Yu family reported to the government about the lease, my family was having a funeral. After I came back, I didn't hear anyone mention it. It was the boss of Yinghang who came to see me that day that I found out. Regarding the matter here, I even checked the files from that year, and it is indeed a difficult matter."
"Looking at the Lu family this way, it seems more credible. There is no way the government can prove it?"
Ding An shook his head: "The government has to rely on evidence when doing things. The Lu family is talking nonsense, and they just insist that they have never signed the ten-year deed, and have never received rent from the family. But the Yu family has that in their hands." The handwriting and fingerprints on the share deed are indeed Ruab's, but both parties insist on their own opinions, and there is no other new evidence to support it. This situation is very difficult to handle."
As he spoke, he took out the lease he just got from the Yu family and showed it to the young couple, and then continued: "Assuming that the Lu family is telling the truth, then if the Lu family wants to take back the shop, then they can take it back." Without evidence to prove that the lease was forged by the Yu family, the only option was to acknowledge the lease, terminate the contract early and compensate the Yu family, but obviously the Lu family did not recognize it.
If what the Yu family said is true, if they want to avoid the Lu family's entanglement, they must provide evidence that the Lu family has collected ten years of rent from them so that the government can come forward. Otherwise, this matter will continue to be like this.
So keep getting entangled. "
Shen Luzhu asked thoughtfully: "Is there no way to make them tell the truth?"
"Although everyone thinks that the fault lies mostly with the family, there is no evidence and nothing bad happened, so we cannot punish the family members."
"Hey, this matter is really difficult to handle!" Shen Luzhu had just watched this farce and heard the onlookers saying something good or bad. In fact, he was more in favor of the Lu family. He put it in his place and realized that his family was doing well. The shop was just standing there with those gangsters, and I felt suffocated just thinking about it.
"Okay, it's getting late. I have to go back to the Yamen to deal with their family's affairs, so I won't chat with you any more. I'll leave first and say goodbye."
After Ding An left, the young couple, led by the Yixing Bank clerk, went to see the large shop recommended by Yixing Bank.
This shop is built in the middle of Erkuang Street behind Changqing Street. There are large shops such as restaurants and teahouses on the left and right. The young couple came to see this place, and there is currently a painting studio open.
It is said to be a painting studio, but in fact, in addition to viewing and selling paintings, there are also bookshelves displayed in the adjacent area. There is also a private room on the second floor where you can not only read books and enjoy paintings, drink tea and play chess, but also provide various teas and cakes.
This painting studio has been open for many years, and has always been very popular among scholars, students, and ladies. The business has always been booming.
In recent years, the boss has been thinking about changing to a larger shop. At the beginning of the year, he finally found two restaurants next to each other across the street. It was not easy to negotiate. They have just completed the renovation recently and are planning to move there. Here Once it's empty, it's natural to look for new tenants.
Under the leadership of the shop assistant, the young couple walked around the shop. In terms of area and location, this shop is indeed good. The front and back are transparent, the shop floor is spacious and bright, and the nearby passenger flow is also very sufficient. If you want to do some food or other side business, you can't go wrong with the business.
But for the young couple, it's not that good of a match. Not to mention the lack of a supporting yard and the place where the owner lives, paper money trading seems a bit incompatible with this place.
So I can only consider the options for the time being, and wait until I see other shops later.
