Chapter 169: Taking Advantage 

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By now, Liu Lin understood that these people weren’t relatives of Liu Yun’er, but were instead the store’s owner. Recalling his rather poor attitude earlier, he could only smile apologetically at the girl and say, “I see, it’s my fault. I thought you…. Were the ones who had rented the store.”

The girl wasn’t that petty herself. She could tell from the earlier conversation that there had been a misunderstanding, so she said warmly, “I thought you were! But if you aren’t, then why were you at the doorway looking into the store?”

Liu Lin thought for a moment. If he were to try and explain the situation between himself, Liu Yun’er and Fang Jicheng, it would be extremely troublesome and take a long time. So he smiled and simply explained, “I am also a businessman. I want to rent a store along this street. Earlier, I was rude… I misunderstood and thought you were a family member of my competitor.”

The girl nodded in understanding, but didn’t say anything. She continued to wave the broom about, sweeping the floor. When the woman saw, she quickly cried out, “Miss, leave it, leave it! Let this old slave handle it!”

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The two of them were shouting and rushing over. They looked rather intimidating and aggressive. The girl couldn’t help backing up a step, her face changing slightly.

Liu Yun’er’s voice was very shrill. She shrieked as she ran over, “Liu Lin! How dare you come to my store and mess it up! Let me tell you that if I am missing anything from the store, I will fight you!”

Fang Jicheng had also rushed forward, shouting angrily, “You just forced my store open. Are you trying to rob my store in broad daylight?! Let’s go, we need to go to the government office to discuss this!”

The girl was frightened by their aggressive display. She quickly said, “That’s not it, this store is owned by my family. I saw that no one had been by in a long time, and there was a strange smell coming from the store. The neighbours had come to us….”

She hadn’t finished, but it was clear that Fang Jicheng wasn’t listening. He bellowed, “Who does this girl think she is?!” He wasn’t someone who had a sense of shame, so he directly tried to push her chest!

The girl wasn’t at all prepared for this attack – who would have expected such a shameless attack in broad daylight!

Thankfully, Liu Lin was at her side. Liu Lin hated both Liu Yun’er and Fang Jicheng down to his bones, and he understood them rather well! When Fang Jichang had rushed over, he had already observed that he had stretched out his hand to push the girl. So he had immediately moved to intercept him, and held his arms tight. Then he swiftly twisted his arm behind!

Fang Jicheng immediately cried out in pain, and tried to turn!

The girl was already scared silly by what had happened. When Fang Jicheng was finally secured, she finally cried out, before covering her chest with both hands and hiding behind Liu Lin. 

Liu Lin was feeling very angry about this situation – Fang Jicheng had clearly deliberately tried to take advantage! He held on tight to his arm and saw Liu Yun’er dash over, waving her claws, rushing toward him to scratch his face. So he swiftly pushed Fang Jicheng forward! Fang Jicheng fell in front and landed on Liu Yun’er. Both of them tumbled to the ground. 

Liu Lin said in a voice filled with loathing, “Fang Jicheng, you f*cker, you really are shameless!”

Fang Jicheng and Liu Yun’er were both in a heap on the floor. Liu Yun’er was letting out continuous shrill cries, while Fang Jicheng was laboriously trying to climb back up. He didn’t bother giving Liu Yun’er a hand up. The instant he stood up, he turned and bellowed at Liu Lin, “How dare you hit me….” Then he tried to come forward and go for another round with Liu Lin. 

Liu Lin coldly sneered and pushed the girl standing behind him, “Stand further away.” His eyes were fixed on Fang Jicheng – he wasn’t afraid of a fight!

Fang Jicheng leapt over. When he saw Liu Lin’s cold sneer and fierce gaze, he started to get a bit scared. He jumped back and started to look carefully at Liu Lin. Liu Lin and his brothers had inherited Liu Changgeng’s physique – he was tall and big. Added to the fact that he was a villager by birth and very used to hard work, his body was very robust.

Fang Jicheng on the other hand, looked more like a scholar, with his weak and thin body. With just a glance, he knew that there was no way he could win against Liu Lin, so he stopped jumping and backed up a couple of steps. It was only when he was a safe distance away that he gave a mighty shout, “On what basis can you just open up my shop! Aren’t you just stealing?!”

With all the commotion, the old woman had already rushed over and saw that her Young Miss was hiding behind Liu Lin. She hurried and stood in front of Liu Lin, as though to block him. Hearing Fang Jicheng’s question, she retorted angrily, “We told you we are the store’s owners! This store is under our Hanlinfu¹翰林府/ Hanlinfu – 翰林/ Hanlin refers to the academics employed  imperial secretaries, 府/fu refers to mansion. So this is a prestigious scholarly family. . We rented it to you, but our Young Miss is a Young Miss from Hanlinfu! You closed the store for months, and we couldn’t get a hold of you. The store is emitting a strange smell that everyone on the street can detect! People kept coming to us to complain, so we had no choice but to come down and clean it up…. How dare you hit others?! Let me tell you, that matter isn’t over! When I go back, I’m going to report it to my master, and get them to send all of you to the government office!”

Fang Jicheng was naturally aware that he had rented a Hanlinfu store, but he hadn’t thought that the person sent to clean it would be the Young Miss from their family. It was only because he saw that she was rather pretty that he had tried to take advantage of her during the chaotic situation. Who knew that she turned out to be someone so important. He was stunned by what the old woman said. 

Liu Yun’er had finally climbed up. Furiously, she berated Liu Lin, “Liu Lin! My store’s closure has nothing to do with you! Why did you come here?! How does this involve you at all?! Scram, you hear, scram!”

Then she again rushed forward, trying to scratch him. Liu Lin looked at her coldly. He was waiting for her to come close enough for him to give her a slap! This detestable creature!

Liu Yun’er had just gotten to Fang Jicheng’s side when Fang Jicheng grabbed hold of her. Fang Jicheng’s face was gloomy. He stared at Liu Lin but directed his words at Liu Yun’er. “Enough, stop fighting… Let’s tidy up!”

He was still cool headed enough to know that the two of them wouldn’t be able to win a fight against Liu Lin. 

The only reason Liu Yun’er dared to raise a fuss with Liu Lin was because her man was at her side, helping her. But now that this same man was obviously retreating, she had no choice. But it wasn’t Liu Yun’er’s character to just grin and bear it. So, she started to follow Fang Jicheng into the shop, scolding and cursing the air blue. 

Liu Lin hmphed and turned to look at the girl. The girl was still looking rather shell shocked, her eyes wide with fright. 

Liu Lin calmed her down, “It’s alright. They’re just here to keep their remaining items… Is there anyone else from your family here?” Since theirs was a prestigious scholarly family, there should be servants. And failing that, shouldn’t a male member of the family be here instead?

The girl shook her head. In a trembling voice, she said, “You’re leaving… You… Could you wait for a while? When they’re gone, then…” She looked at Fang Jicheng and Liu Yun’er. 

Liu Lin quickly said, “Alright, I won’t leave. I will wait for them to go first…” He wanted to ask what happened at their Hanlinfu, but realised that their family matters would likely be private. And with Liu Yun’er still around, Liu Lin definitely didn’t want her to know too much, so he didn’t ask. 

The woman went to stand beside her Young Miss, and maintained a vigilant watch on Liu Yun’er and Fang Jicheng. 

With Liu Yun’er’s temper, she kept cursing as she tidied up. She suddenly lost it and gave the counter a vicious kick!

Fang Jicheng wasn’t in a good mood either, he angrily told her off, “If you don’t want to do this, then go back home! Who are you cursing at?! Do you think you still have a lot of money? Let me tell you that if you damage the counter, I will sell you off!”

“How dare you! Let’s see if you dare to sell me!” Liu Yun’er exploded, and rushed forward. 

The two of them again quarreled while Liu Lin impatiently watched, 

The Young Miss was terrified of these two and didn’t dare try to rush them, but she was also scared that Liu Lin would leave. Seeing Liu Lin’s impatience, she got even more worried and kept looking at him. 

Liu Lin could also sense it, so he turned his head and said to her softly, “Don’t worry. I will only leave after they’ve gone.”

It was only then that the girl relaxed. 

Liu Yun’er and Fang Jicheng didn’t seem to care about their own image and reputation. They openly and loudly quarrelled with each other in front of Liu Lin. In a fit of rage, Liu Yun’er rushed out while Fang Jicheng started to curse. After keeping up the remaining stock, he put it into a big basket and headed out. Just as he was leaving, he made sure to warn the Young Miss threateningly, “Let me remind you – we have this store till the end of the month! If you dare to take it back even one day earlier, I will report you to the government officials!”

And with that, he left.