Sheng Guoer immediately decided to go to Majiagangzi in person to investigate Song Qiaolian.
Fortunately, with the help of shopkeeper Wang, I found the person who introduced Song Qiaolian here, Yazi Jing Laosan.
Jing Laosan told Sheng Guoer about Song Qiaolian's situation.
Song Qiaolian had a blind old lady, and her mother and daughter depended on each other for life. Song Qiaolian was very filial and well-behaved. She never did anything that was unkind, so Jing Laosan felt that it was nonsense for Song Qiaolian to drink, but when he saw Sheng Guoer like this To be honest, Jing Laosan also felt strange.
Fortunately, people are everywhere, and Song Qiaolian's whereabouts were quickly discovered. It turned out that she hid on the green mountain behind Xifeng Village.
After returning home, Sheng Guoer found Zhou Rui and asked about Song Qiaolian. When Mrs. Shen heard that Song Qiaolian had been found, she became furious. She felt sorry for her daughter and hated Song Qiaolian for being so hateful, so she strongly advocated arresting the officials. .
Seeing Zhou Rui's unbearable look, Sheng Guoer said, "Mom, let's just be angry, but we have to ask questions clearly before talking about anything. Zhou Rui, tomorrow you accompany me to the Green Mountain and ask Qiaolian. clear!"
Zhou Rui nodded.
The next morning, Sheng Guoer prepared some food and drink, as well as clothes and bedding, and then took Zhou Rui to Qingcui Mountain. After several twists and turns, she found Song Qiaolian fetching water at the mountain col.
Song Qiaolian looks pretty and looks like Xiaojiabiyu, but when she sees Sheng Guoer, she is like a frightened deer, throwing down the bucket and running away.
Sheng Guoer and Zhou Rui chased after her while shouting: "Don't be afraid Qiaolian, we are not here to cause trouble for you! We are here to help you!"
When Song Qiaolian heard these words, she stopped, turned around and stared at Sheng Guoer and Zhou Rui who were catching up with him with hesitation.
"Qiao Lian, Sister Guo'er didn't come here to ask questions. You see, she also brought a lot of food and drink to see you."
Seeing Sheng Guoer's kind face, Song Qiaolian felt sour in her heart. Guilt and emotion rushed into her heart. She squatted on the ground and covered her face and cried.
Sheng Guoer stepped forward to help Song Qiaolian up and said, "Qiaolian, don't cry. Let's go see Auntie first. Let's talk about anything we need!"
Song Qiaolian stood up with tears in her eyes and said, "Sister Guo'er, I, I'm sorry for you!"
Sheng Guoer shook his head and said: "I have asked some people you know, and they all said that you are not that kind of bad girl. I think you must have encountered some difficulties. Tell us and let's find a solution together. You always hide like this. When did you become the boss?"
Zhou Rui also persuaded Song Qiaolian: "Yes, we are all good sisters. Let's discuss anything."
Song Qiaolian thought that Sheng Guoer would punish and question her guilt, but she didn't expect that she would say that, and she felt very uncomfortable.
Sheng Guoer wiped Song Qiaolian's tears and said with a smile, "Let's not just stand here. Let's go and see where you live!"
Song Qiaolian nodded, then led the way, leading Sheng Guoer and others to a simple cave.
The outside of this cave was dark and a bit humid, but fortunately as we went deeper, it was still dry inside.
Sheng Guoer was dumbfounded when she looked at such a living environment. There was not even a decent bed.
So Sheng Guoer put the things down, and Song Qiaolian's mother couldn't see her. Song Qiaolian introduced her: "Mom, this is the sister Guoer I often tell you."
When Old Mrs. Song heard that it was Sheng Guoer, she hurriedly got up and said, "It's Boss Sheng. Oh, why are you here to see me, a blind old woman?"
Sheng Guo'er hurriedly stepped forward and held Mrs. Song's hand, and said softly: "Auntie, don't stay out of sight, just call me Guo'er. I'll come and see you."
Mrs. Song smiled and said: "Qiaolian, I often mention you and say you are a good person. I asked her to go to work early, and she said it was you who asked her to come back and take care of me for a few more days. Girl Guoer, you are such a good person. What a good girl!”
Sheng Guoer glanced at Song Qiaolian, and Song Qiaolian avoided Sheng Guoer's gaze with a guilty conscience.
Sheng Guoer smiled and said, "Yes, I asked her to come back and take care of you for a few more days. Look at the environment you live in. I brought you something specially."
Mrs. Song said: "Oh, it cost you money."
Sheng Guoer patted Mrs. Song's hand and said, "It's okay. By the way, Zhou Rui, please introduce everything to Auntie. I have something to say with Qiaolian."
Zhou Rui responded, stepped forward to take Sheng Guoer's place, and chatted passionately with Mrs. Song.
Sheng Guoer gave Song Qiaolian a look, and the two of them came outside.
Outside, looking at the green pine in front of him, Sheng Guoer asked with a slightly gloomy expression, "What's going on?"
Song Qiaolian plopped down and knelt down for Sheng Guoer. Sheng Guoer hurriedly turned around to help her, but Song Qiaolian said, "Sister Guoer, I'm not a human being. You still asked me to kneel down and say it's more comfortable!"
Seeing that she couldn't resist her, Sheng Guoer had no choice but to kneel down opposite Song Qiaolian.
Sheng Guoer asked: "Say it!"
Seeing Sheng Guoer like this, Song Qiaolian admired her from the bottom of her heart and said: "Sister Guoer, someone threatened me to add something to your jam. They kidnapped my mother and lied to her that I asked her to go to the countryside. In fact, he detained her and threatened me with sabotage!"
Sheng Guoer asked: "Do you know who it is?"
Song Qiaolian murmured, and Sheng Guoer held her shoulders and said, "Don't be afraid, just tell me."
Song Qiaolian said: "Yes, it's Jin's shop!"
Jin's shop? Sheng Guoer heard about this shop for the first time and asked, "What else do you know? Why did they only arrest your mother?"
Song Qiaolian said: "Sister Guo'er, you don't know, casual workers like us usually don't bring their elders with them. They are either husband and wife, or sisters from the same hometown. It was me and my mother who came out to make a living."
When Sheng Guoer heard this, her lungs almost exploded with anger. She thought to herself, wasn't this taking advantage of others' danger?
Song Qiaolian continued: "They are big families in the village. Sister Guo'er, we can't afford to offend them."
Sheng Guoer pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you know why they are making things difficult for us?"
Song Qiaolian shook her head and said, "They didn't tell me this. I only know a little about their origins, and they told me."
Sheng Guoer knew clearly that he must have offended these villains somewhere.
Sheng Guoer thought for a moment and said, "Qiaolian, it's always a problem for you and your mother to stay here. So, come back with me."
Song Qiaolian shook her head and said, "How can I have the nerve to go back!"
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "Since you have the courage to hide here, why don't you have the courage to face other people's eyes? If you are afraid, this matter will always be stuck in your heart. You will make it clear when you go back and pull out this thorn." !”
Song Qiaolian looked at Sheng Guoer's fists with great intention, thought for a while and said, "Sister Guoer, you are right, I will go back with you! Whether you live or die depends on your fate!"
Sheng Guoer smiled and said, "It's okay!"
Afterwards, Sheng Guoer took Song Qiaolian back to the workshop.
Everyone is a little repelled by Song Qiaolian. No wonder, no one will forgive her for this matter.
After Sheng Guoer explained the matter clearly to everyone, she added: "Song Qiaolian was coerced by others, which caused us to have problems. This is everyone's responsibility, and I have to take the main responsibility, but everyone must remember that brothers cannot fight against each other. Now that there are foreign enemies, we must first defeat them and then rectify ourselves!”
Everyone was excited after hearing this, and asked who could do this. When they learned that it was Jin's shop, several male workers rolled up their sleeves and roared: "Let's smash it!"
Yes, smash it!
Sheng Guoer shouted: "Force cannot solve the problem!"
At this moment, Sheng Shi rushed back and was a little surprised to see Song Qiaolian. Just as he was about to speak, Sheng Guoer grabbed him. Sheng Guoer said sternly: "Stay here, wait for me to come back!"
After finishing speaking, Sheng Guoer took Sheng Shi and Song Qiaolian into the workshop room.
"Tell me, what did you find out in your investigation?" Sheng Guoer asked Sheng Shi calmly.
Sheng Shi told Sheng Guoer what he had learned from the investigation.
The old man of the Wang family is the county captain of Jinlong Mansion. He is in charge of some soldiers and horses. He comes from a family of officials. The Jin family shop specializes in providing various sauces, including meat sauce and jam, to the Wang family. They will also provide supplies to the Lin family and the Hong family, but the Lin and Hong families actually don't need as much as the prosperous Wang family.
However, Jinjia Pu's jam production is all based on the old pickled recipe, so the Wang family abandoned Jin's Pudding when they came up with the new recipe for Shengguoer.
Sheng Shi also found out that Jin's shop had recently made a large amount of jam. Sheng Shi talked with the servants there. The servants of the Jin family said that the Sheng family's products were no longer available, and Lao Wang's family had to order theirs.
When Sheng Shi said this, Sheng Guo'er understood everything. It turned out that Jin's shop was jealous that he had taken away the business and deliberately caused mischief!
After Sheng Guoer came to the conclusion, Sheng Shi said angrily: "It turns out it was the Jin family who caused the trouble!"
Sheng Guoer pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "Since he is seeking death, we will let him have a long memory!"
The next day, Sheng Guoer took Yinzi and Sheng Shi to the Wang family to meet Wang Guangxi, the general manager of the Wang family.
"Boss Sheng, I've heard about it for a long time. Your jam is famous! Why are you here?" Wang Guangxi has a fat head, big ears, small eyes, a high nose, and a plump body. He is lying in the Grand Master's rocking chair, fanning. Sheng Guoer looked at her proudly.
Sheng Guoer smiled and said, "I'm here to see you, Mr. Wang."
Wang Guangxi smiled and said: "Is it for the jam business? Our master said that delivery will be delivered in three days. Today, it is the third day. Is Boss Sheng here to deliver the goods?"
Sheng Guoer said: "No, I came here specifically to see you!"
Wang Guangxi chuckled: "Is it because the jam was not made?"
After hearing this, Sheng Guoer understood clearly that Wang Guangxi was in the same group as the Jin family.
Sheng Guoer asked: "Oh, that's not true, it's just that someone sabotaged it. I was just going to ask you to have some mercy for a few days."
Wang Guangxi touched his chin and said: "Boss Sheng is putting me in a difficult position. If your family can't do it, why can't other families do it? I can't abandon my private life for the sake of public service!"
Sheng Guoer took out three hundred and two taels of silver notes and placed them on Wang Guangxi's table.
Wang Guangxi's eyes lit up, three hundred taels, which was three times more than what the Jin family had given him!
But he still looked sanctimonious: "Boss Sheng, what are you doing?"
Sheng Guoer said: "Manager Wang, this is just a fraction. There is also a share agreement. Can you take a look?"
Stock contract? What stock contract? When Wang Guangxi saw the result, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "These three hundred taels are tea money to honor you. As long as you can say a few kind words, I will give you a big share after the work is completed!"
Wang Guangxi said: "Hey, aren't you asking me to eat everything inside and outside?"
Sheng Guoer sighed and said, "Manager Wang, if this money passes through my hands and comes to you, it will be another account."
Wang Guangxi smiled and said: "Boss Sheng is really scheming. Let's do this. I can only say good things to you. As for whether this will work or not, I dare not say."
Sheng Guoer said: "With your words, I feel relieved. I will stay in the countryside for a few more days. You can find me at any time."
Wang Guangxi stood up and said, "Then you come the day after tomorrow. I'll tell you the result!"
Sheng Guoer stood up and cupped her hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."
In the evening, Wang Guangxi paid his respects to Mrs. Wang.
"Guangxi, how are you doing at home?" Mrs. Wang asked with a slight dignity while writing and drawing in the flower room.
Wang Guangxi smiled and replied: "Everything is fine, thanks to you. By the way, I have a little thing to report to you!"
"Tell me!" Mr. Wang dipped his hands in thick ink and began to write calligraphy with flying colors.
"That's right, there are two companies that provide jam to our family. Both of them want to honor you, but no matter which one I choose, I am worried that someone will chew on me and say which one I have received benefits from. So I thought about it. If we don’t hold a competition, we can use whoever’s is better?”
Mrs. Wang said: "You can make the decision on such a small matter. The jam at home is not a big deal."
"Hey, come on, I'll do it right now!"
Wang Guangxi went away proudly.
Sheng Guoer was waiting for news in the inn. When she was worried, a boy suddenly sent a letter from Wang Guangxi.
Sheng Guoer unfolded the letter, read the contents, crumpled it into a ball and threw it away.
"Sister, what's wrong?" Sheng Shi asked.
Sheng Guo'er sneered and said: "This manager Wang is really all-around good and can't offend anyone. Competition! I think the Jin family has to scold him like this too!"
Sure enough, Jin Jiayu, the female shopkeeper of Jin's shop, not only scolded Mr. Wang, but also threw the letter and cursed: "That little prodigal Sheng Guoer must have found Lao Wang and poached him! There's a competition! Even if it's a competition, I'm sorry. I’m not afraid of her either!”
