C20 A Tough Attitude

Tough attitude.

Thirty thousand gold coins might be a huge sum for an ordinary person. A small family of three people could even live without worries or even have a small fortune!

But to the Xiao Family, it was not a huge amount. Even if the Xiao Family did not manage well and their financial resources were reduced, thirty thousand gold coins was really not in the eyes of the Xiao Family.

However, the problem involved was quite serious. If it was not handled properly, it would not be a problem of thirty thousand gold coins. It would be a problem of whether the Xiao Family could continue to develop the market that they relied on.

"You are saying that those three merchants are very tough. They want our market to return their deposit for this year?"

Xiao Chunyang knew nothing about business, but he instantly thought of the series of problems involved.

It was not difficult to take out these thirty thousand gold coins. Xiao Chunyang even had the right to directly make a decision here and take out the money without hesitation. But what about after that?

Even an idiot could tell that it was getting harder and harder to survive in the Xiao Family's market. There wasn't much of a way to make money. If nothing unexpected happened, in a few years at most, the remaining merchants of the shops would... They would all gradually leave and eventually close their doors.

However, that was only a few years later. Currently, there were still many merchants who did not feel despair. They still had a certain degree of friendship and confidence in the Xiao Family. They believed that the Xiao Family could reorganize their forces and manage the market.

However, if the Xiao Family were to take out the deposit and let the three merchants take the money and leave without a hitch, the impact might not be obvious, but it would be effective very soon.

What would the other remaining merchants think?

This action represented that the Xiao Family was ready to give up on this market, and it was not as tough as it used to be. If they could even return the deposit, what else was impossible?

It could be imagined that after that, the merchants who were originally confident in the Xiao Family would definitely be greatly disappointed. They would even request to return the deposit and pack up and leave just like the three merchants now.

This chain reaction was almost certain that it would not take a year, no! Perhaps in less than half a year, the entire Xiao Family market would be completely shut down!

This was the Xiao Family's biggest financial source right now! If it was closed, although it would not affect the Xiao Family on the surface, it would be the same as cutting off the Xiao Family's biggest source of income!

A family couldn't just sit idly by and do nothing! No matter how powerful a family was, they had to have their own source of income. Otherwise, it wouldn't even take a few years for them to completely fall.

As for the declining Xiao Family, once this market closed, it was imaginable what would happen in the future.

Vaguely, Xiao Chunyang felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

"Second young master, how do you think this matter will be resolved?"

The fat man asked carefully.

"What about you? Aren't you the person in charge of this market? What is your judgment on this matter? "

"Well, in my opinion, it's better to avoid unnecessary trouble. It's just three small businessmen. How about we agree to their request? If they start a fight, it will affect the image and management of our market. "

Fatty had an honest and foolish smile on his face, but just as he finished speaking, someone suddenly refuted loudly.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Xiao Chunyang turned his head and saw a man in his thirties. A thin man walked in from outside. At this moment, he was looking at the fat man with an angry expression, and there was a trace of anger in his eyes. "Delai Wei, what is your intention!? Don't you know the consequences of doing so?"

The middle-aged man's face was filled with anger, and he seemed to be on the verge of fighting the fatty for 300 rounds.

The fat man also had an embarrassed look on his face. There was even a trace of coldness in his eyes.

"Who is he?"

Xiao Chunyang curiously looked at the man who shouted and scolded him the moment he appeared. He searched through his memory but did not find any information about this man. He could not help but become curious.

"Second young master, I am Mark. I was valued by the family head and was sent here to take care of the safety of this place."

After hearing this person's explanation, Xiao Chunyang finally had a hint of understanding.

This person's identity was described in the same way as on Earth. He was the head of security and was in charge of protecting the entire market. It was similar to the position of a hired thug.

This person's strength was not weak. He was a Ninth Grade Summoner. He was also an expert in Xiamu City. It was precisely because he was here that many of the thugs did not dare to act recklessly. He had been quite famous over the years.

He and Fatty were in charge of managing the entire market. However, there was no distinction between a civil servant and a martial artist.

The reason why Fatty sent someone to deliver the letter to Xiao Family was because of Mark's obstruction. He did not agree with Fatty's decision. The person who sent the letter was also Mark's subordinate, but for some unknown reason. The person who delivered the letter was not as fast as the fatty, and did not immediately come to welcome the young mistress, Xiao Chunyang.

"Mark, don't be unreasonable!"

The fat man was furious. No matter what, he was still a respectable figure in Xiamu City. Excluding those like the three families and the city lord, his status wasn't low either. He was the person in charge of the largest market.

"I'm just messing around? F * ck you! Delavier, the way you do it will only make the market worsen! You simply want this place to be eternally doomed! What are your thoughts?!"

Mark cursed in front of his face, while Fatty's expression became extremely ugly. He turned his head to look at Xiao Chunyang, who was watching the show, with a sad expression on his face. "Second young master, I am very loyal to the Xiao Family! I have never done anything to let my family down."

He could clearly see that it would be pointless to scold Mark, who was a boorish man. He might as well directly declare his innocence and loyalty to Xiao Chunyang.

"Second Young Master, don't believe him. Every single thing that Delai Wei and the others do will make the market even worse. This time, they want to ruin the original intention of the family to build this place. If it really becomes like that... The entire market will be finished! I hope that Second Young Master will return this time and report this to the Family Head. I hope that the Family Head will reconsider!"

Mark wished he could slap the fat pig in front of him to death, but he forcefully suppressed his anger and said in a somewhat stiff tone. Compared to the fatty's respectful attitude, his attitude was slightly impolite.

Xiao Chunyang's face was cold. He looked from beginning to end and heard the discussions between the two of them.

He could not be wrong about what the fat man did, but it was absolutely not right! The consequences would definitely be severe, but very few people would consider it that far. Especially since Fatty was only the person in charge, it was impossible for him to consider the consequences that would affect the Xiao Family in the future.

As for that Mark, although he seemed rude, he could actually see the pros and cons of it. At least there was one thing that he was sure of, and that was that this man must have been wholeheartedly thinking about the Xiao Family. Everything was based on the benefits of the Xiao Family. Otherwise, he wouldn't have thought of so many things, and he wouldn't have been so angry.

"You are called Mark?"

"Yes, Second Young Master. I wonder where the Patriarch is right now. Regarding this matter, I think it's necessary for me to report it to the Patriarch personally."

He actually completely ignored Xiao Chunyang's position and expressed his disdain towards Xiao Chunyang in front of everyone.

How could Xiao Chunyang not know? The other party seemed to be respectful, but the disdain in his eyes was too obvious. This Mark wasn't a person who was good at hiding his true thoughts. Everything could be seen from his eyes.

"Mark! How dare you!"

The fat man suddenly jumped up and raised his hand to point at Mark, his old rival, and spittle flew all over the place. "The second young master is right here, he can make the decision! Mark, are you looking down on the second young master!? What do you have in mind?"

Not only was Mark dumbfounded, even Xiao Chunyang was dumbfounded.

This fatty actually put a big hat on Mark's head with just a few words, and Mark could not refute it, because in his heart, he did not take Xiao Chunyang seriously. After all, his reputation was too bad.

"You!" Veins popped out on Mark's forehead. If it was not because he was worried about something, it looked like he would have hit someone.

"Second young master, Mark, he..."

"Enough!" Xiao Chunyang shouted, interrupting the fatty's plan to accuse him.

Mark did not have any intention of defending himself. He looked directly at Xiao Chunyang. From his actions, one could see his character. The donkey's temper was very stubborn.

The fat man was gloating on the side. Based on his understanding of Xiao Chunyang, Mark's behavior would definitely make Xiao Chunyang furious. Perhaps the problem that had been troubling him for so many years could be completely solved.

However, contrary to his expectations, Xiao Chunyang did not say anything. After a moment of silence, he asked with a cold face, "Where are the three merchants now?"

"They are still in the market." Although he did not know what was going on, the fatty still answered truthfully.

"Tell them that it's okay to withdraw from the market, but the deposit is not refunded at all!"

"Second Young Master!" The fatty had a surprised look, while Mark had a look of disbelief.

"Do as this young master says!"

Xiao Chunyang's face was cold, and he looked like he was in a bad mood. When he saw that the fatty still wanted to say something, he glared at him and said, "What? Could it be that my words are useless? Do you want my father to come over? "

" No, no, no! Second Young Master, what are you saying? But if that happens... "

" What are you afraid of!? Who do they think they are!? How dare they make a deal with the Xiao Family!? Just tell them that it's fine if they want to leave, but if they want to cause trouble, humph!"

The cold snort made the surrounding people shiver.

At this moment, Xiao Chunyang's mind was racing. He had a feeling that this matter... It was as if there was something hidden within. However, he couldn't figure it out. Suddenly, from the corner of his eye, he saw a flash of anxiety in the eyes of the fat man not far away. In an instant, he seemed to have thought of something.

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