The moment Zhao Tiezhu saw the way those men were dressed, he knew trouble had arrived. Perhaps they were wary of Lord Hu’s reputation and dared not touch Qiu Shiqing, so they had come for him instead.
Shiqing Fruit Store was becoming a massive hit, and with the Vigorous Grape selling at such a high price, it was bound to attract countless customers. To their competitors, the Milk-scented Fruit was a major threat. Zhao Tiezhu had anticipated this long ago; just like his medicinal vegetables, anything that drew such long lines was bound to invite the jealousy of others in the trade.
With a look of disdain, he said, "Who are you? Do I know you? Why would I sell anything to you?"
Chapter 162