"What's going on?!"
Cai Bida shouted, his face full of anger.
When it rains, it pours. Now that he was in trouble, it was already one disaster after another. Now, he was being hit while he was down. This situation undoubtedly made Cai Bida even more miserable.
Cai Bida entered the house and looked around. There was no one in sight. He even went to the storeroom. When he reached the storeroom, it was still empty. There was nothing inside.
The tea leaves in the storeroom were also emptied.
Cai Bida was even more furious when he saw this.
'Damn it!
These damned people! '
Cai Bida was furious and desperate. Because at this point, his number one teahouse had become an empty shell. There was nothing left.
Cai Bida returned to the living room from the storeroom and sat down in the living room.
His face was full of helplessness.
"Shopkeeper Cai, Shopkeeper Cai!"
At this moment, more people came in from outside. It was a group of commoners. This group of commoners were responsible for picking tea. They were supposed to pick tea for the First Tea House. They were supposed to be paid once a month. But now, the First Tea House was in trouble, so they all came. More than a hundred people entered the house.
In an instant, the hall became crowded.
The leader was called Wang Kaitai.
Wang Kaitai looked agitated and said, "Shopkeeper Cai, your First Tea House owes us money. During this period, we were also picking tea for you. Now, we're here to settle the payment for picking tea. "
Cai Bida said, "You agreed to pay us monthly. It hasn't even been a month. Why are you asking to settle all the wages now?"
Wang Kaitai said, "Shopkeeper Cai, I know everything about your First Tea House. Don't hide it from us. Settle all the wages now, and we'll be even. We won't trouble you anymore. "
Cai Bida fell silent when he heard that.
A tiger would be bullied by dogs. Now that his First Tea House had been emptied, how could he have any money left? The current First Tea House was just an empty shell with nothing left.
Seeing that Cai Bida was silent, Wang Kaitai said angrily, "Shopkeeper Cai, we agreed that you can't owe us money. Now you're not saying anything. What's the meaning of this? "
Cai Bida said, "I didn't say I wouldn't pay."
Wang Kaitai said, "Pay up!"
Cai Bida choked.
Now, the First Tea House was empty. Where would he get the money to pay the bill?
Wang Kaitai said, "What? Could it be that Shopkeeper Cai wants to renege on his debt? It's still your number one teahouse. Now that it can't operate anymore, you don't have any money to take out. You're just patronizing us. "
Cai Bida said, "How can I, Cai Bida, go back on my word? However, the First Teahouse really does not have any money for the time being. You can go back first. I will definitely give you an answer tomorrow morning. "
When Wang Kaitai heard this, he did not speak for the time being.
The others were also pondering.
Cai Bida continued, "I, Cai Bida, am the shopkeeper of a tea shop. How could I lie to you? Give me a day and I'll settle the bill myself. "
Wang Kaitai pondered for a while and said, "Alright, we believe you. Brothers, let's go. Tomorrow morning, we'll come to the First Teahouse to settle the bill. "
Everyone believed Wang Kaitai's words and left in a hubbub.
"Hu!!"
Cai Bida heaved a sigh of relief when he saw this.
In any case, this group of people had finally left. If they were unwilling to leave, this matter would be difficult to resolve. However, the First Teahouse was now empty. Without money to settle the bill, the tea shop could not continue operating.
When Cai Bida thought of Wei Zheng, he immediately got up and went to the Eastern Palace.
Whoosh!
The rain was still pouring.
The heavy rain and the rising fog on the ground made it difficult to see.
Cai Bida did not care about this and continued to go to the Eastern Palace. He came to the gate, got out of the carriage, and walked to the gatekeeper. He said, "Please inform Wei Xima that Cai Bida wishes to see him."
"Wait here!"
The gatekeeper ordered and turned to inform the gatekeeper.
After a while, the gatekeeper came out and glanced at Cai Bida. "Follow me!"
Cai Bida followed behind and quickly moved forward.
After a while, Cai Bida entered Wei Zheng's office and bowed. "Wei Xima!"
Wei Zheng said, "Shopkeeper Cai, how did your request for Du Qi's forgiveness go?"
"It didn't work!"
Cai Bida shook his head. "I went to Du Qi's house to beg for forgiveness. On the surface, Du Qi said that he forgave me and did not care about what I did in the past. Anyone could tell that he was just being perfunctory. In reality, Du Qi is a petty person who will seek revenge for the smallest grievance. There's no way he will forgive me. "
Wei Zheng frowned. "In other words, you haven't received Du Qi's forgiveness."
"Yes!"
Cai Bida replied.
Wei Zheng's eyes sharpened. He said coldly, "If you can't receive Du Qi's forgiveness, the First Teahouse will not be able to continue operating. If that's the case, what's the point of having you? The Eastern Palace gave you a large sum of money and a good life, but you can't do things well. Tell me, what's the point of having you in the Eastern Palace? "
Cai Bida's expression changed again and again.
When Wei Zheng first tried to recruit him, he thought highly of him. His words were gentle and warm. But now, Wei Zheng was overbearing in every way, not leaving the slightest bit of face for him.
Cai Bida took a deep breath and suppressed the helplessness in his heart. "Wei Xima, I've already said that it's not that I'm incompetent, but that Du Qi is too cunning. Think about it, even the Eastern Palace suffered at the hands of Du Qi, let alone me. "
Wei Zheng frowned.
He did not like Cai Bida's words. Even if the Eastern Palace was repeatedly targeted by Du Qi, it was still the Eastern Palace.
Wei Zheng waved his sleeve. "Cai Bida, I don't care what you do. In short, you have to revitalize the First Teahouse, or you will lose everything. "
Wei Zheng was constantly pressuring Cai Bida.
He did not care whether Cai Bida lived or died.
What he cared about was whether he could revitalize the First Teahouse. If he could stimulate all of Cai Bida's potential and let Cai Bida pull himself together, then it would be excellent.
Everything was for the Eastern Palace.
Cai Bida was being pressured, but there was nothing he could do. If the Eastern Palace wanted to crush him, it would be as easy as crushing an ant. Cai Bida did not say anything else. "Wei Xima, the First Teahouse has suffered heavy losses. Wei Xima, I want to revitalize the First Teahouse, and I need more money. Wei Xima, please give me the money. "
"No!"
Wei Zheng replied.
The Eastern Palace had invested a large sum of money into the First Teahouse, waiting for it to open up and make money. In particular, the Eastern Palace was constrained by their finances, and they could not support Cai Bida.
Wei Zheng said, "Cai Bida, you may leave."
Cai Bida said, "Wei Xima, the First Teahouse's survival depends on the next few days. Without the Eastern Palace's help, the First Teahouse may not survive. "
Wei Zheng's eyes were cold. "If the First Teahouse can't survive, you can't either. No matter what, you must revitalize the First Teahouse. You have to bear the responsibility for the benefits. "
"You may leave!"
Wei Zheng waved his sleeve again.
Cai Bida opened his mouth to speak, but Wei Zheng ignored him, so he could only turn and leave.
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