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"You!" Qi Wenhan choked on his words, and Lin Yi could only shrug helplessly. He hadn't touched the pirate leader on the way here, and only knocked him out when they arrived at Luxuriant Arc City's docks. He didn't expect the other party to use this against him.
"Haha, as for the evidence, forgive this old man for not seeing it. Young Master Qi, where is the evidence you speak of? How come this old man doesn't see it?" Wei Zhaotong continued to sneer. The pirate leader being caught by the other party had indeed surprised him, but how could there be any evidence for this kind of thing?
For safety's sake, he had secretly contacted these pirates in the Far Star Sea Realm. He had never even passed a note, so where was the evidence?
"This is the evidence!" Qi Wenhan took out the letter Lin Yi had given him and coldly said, "Since Shopkeeper Wei doesn't recognize this witness, then let's put it aside for now. The Fang Family Manor has already signed for it. If Shopkeeper Wei doesn't believe me, I can accompany you to find Manor Lord Fang Bi Wu to verify it!"
"Oh?" Wei Zhaotong's eyes flashed as he glanced at the words on the letter. He found that it was indeed Fang Bi Wu's handwriting. He and Fang Bi Wu had known each other for several decades, so he could recognize the other's handwriting. Otherwise, Fang Bi Wu wouldn't have entrusted such an important life-saving resource like the Miasma Dissolving Pill to him.
Wei Zhaotong looked at Lin Yi. Even if the other party didn't say it, he could guess that it was this person's doing. He had snatched the goods from the pirates and actually continued to deliver them to the other party. This was something he hadn't expected.
If Wei Zhaotong were in Lin Yi's position, his first thought would be to pocket the goods. After all, this was worth a full 300,000 spirit jades. Who would be so stupid as to give it away?
"Shopkeeper Wei, you can insist that we found a random person and beat him into a confession. But you can't deny this document, right?" Qi Wenhan stared closely at Wei Zhaotong's expression as he spoke.
Because he could find Fang Biwu to verify, he wasn't afraid that the other party wouldn't admit to it. Moreover, if Wei Zhaotong didn't admit to it, not only would it be useless, but it would also make it seem that he was in the wrong. When that time came, the pressure of public opinion would be even greater. At that time, Wei Zhaotong would only have one outcome, which was that he would not be able to bear the consequences.
"So what? This only shows that after such a long delay, you barely managed to deliver the goods. You can't accuse this old man of being related to pirates just because of this, right? "Wei Zhaotong said calmly.
When Qi Wenhan and Lin Yi saw this, they couldn't help but look at each other. This old fox really wasn't easy to deal with. From the moment he entered until now, he hadn't revealed a single flaw. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was a wily old fox.
"Fine. If that's the case, shouldn't Shopkeeper Wei return the three hundred thousand spiritual jades as compensation to us?" Qi Wenhan said in a deep voice.
"Return it?" Wei Zhaotong raised his eyebrows. The corner of his mouth lifted into a mocking smile as he said, "Business is business. Young Master Qi can't really be treating business as child's play, right?"
"What do you mean?" Qi Wenhan's heart immediately sank.
"It's very simple. Your escort agency delayed for an entire month before delivering the goods to Fang Manor. This caused great damage to the reputation of our Hong Chamber of Commerce. For the sake of our old friendship, this old man hasn't even settled this debt with you. You actually have the nerve to ask for compensation? " Wei Zhaotong curled his lips and sneered, "In the original contract, it was clearly written in black and white that once something happened, you would have to pay the original price. Young Master Qi can't be thinking of this contract as child's play, right?"
Every word and sentence made it sound so natural, as if this was how it should be. Even Lin Yi couldn't help but be speechless when he heard this, let alone Qi Wenhan, the person involved.
"Fine, since you insist on saying this, then I won't argue with you. In the original contract, it was written that if the goods couldn't be delivered, then we would have to pay the original price. However, our escort agency has already delivered the goods. It's just that we're a bit late. Furthermore, Fang Bi Wu has no objections. Shopkeeper Wei, you're still thinking of paying the original price. Isn't this a bit too unreasonable?" Qi Wenhan said righteously, "There is a loss for delay, but the loss isn't too great. Regardless of sentiment or reason, Shopkeeper Wei can't hold on to the three hundred thousand spiritual jades. If these words were to spread, it wouldn't be pleasant to hear."
Hearing this, Wei Zhaotong's expression finally changed slightly. Qi Wenhan's threat wasn't baseless. If this matter were to spread, Wei Zhaotong's reputation as a greedy person would be confirmed.
It was understandable for businessmen to pursue profit, but for him, a shopkeeper of the Hong's Chamber of Commerce, this would also affect the reputation of the Hong's Chamber of Commerce. If the Hong Ying Team were to find out, they would definitely conduct an in-depth investigation. When that time came, it would be hard to say how the situation would develop.
However, since he, Wei Zhaotong, had already swallowed the spiritual jades, it would be harder than ascending to the heavens to get him to spit them out. If Wei Zhaotong really cherished his reputation so much, then he wouldn't have done this kind of shady business.
"My apologies, this old man has already handed over the three hundred thousand spiritual jades of your escort agency's compensation to the central island headquarters. Now, even if I want to return it, I can't. Young Master Qi, please give up." Wei Zhaotong finally came up with an excuse.
"What? You … "Qi Wenhan almost couldn't catch his breath. He was so angry that his hair stood on end. He had just collected the three hundred thousand spiritual jades of compensation and sent it over yesterday, and Wei Zhaotong said that he had handed it over to the central island headquarters today. F * ck, did the Hong's Chamber of Commerce have such heaven-defying efficiency?
"Someone, send the guests out." Wei Zhaotong smiled coldly and immediately sent the guests out with tea. He didn't give Qi Wenhan any chance to speak and directly turned to leave.
"Yes." The servant guarding the door immediately ran over to Qi Wenhan, Lin Yi and the other two, respectfully inviting them in, "Gentlemen, please return."
"You …" Although Qi Wenhan wasn't a simple-minded person, he was so angry that he almost couldn't help but attack. With both witnesses and material evidence, he came with a vengeance to settle the score with Wei Zhaotong. He didn't expect that the other party wouldn't buy it at all. Instead, he had a stomach full of anger. No one could accept such a cruel difference!
"Good! Very good! Let's go! " Although he was unable to restrain his anger, Qi Wenhan didn't lose his mind in the end. He could only suppress the anger in his heart, drag the trembling pirate leader, and lead the way out of the door.
After all, this was the Hong's Chamber of Commerce's branch. Once they made a move here, it was equivalent to declaring war with the Hong's Chamber of Commerce. Qitian Escort Agency was a local tyrant that could call the wind and summon the rain in the Luxuriant Arc Sea Area, but compared to the Hong's Chamber of Commerce, a colossus that could move unhindered across the five major Heaven-stage Islands, they weren't on the same level at all. If they really went to war, they might be wiped out in minutes. (The novel "The School Belle's Personal Expert" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform. At the same time, there's a 100% chance of a lucky draw gift for everyone! Open WeChat now, click the "+" sign on the top right to "Add Friend", search for the public account "qdread" and follow. Hurry up!) Heavenly Astronomy.
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