Chapter 137

Chapter 137

"So that's how it is? I was just wondering why there was suddenly a new manager."

"If that's the case, since there's already a precedent here, let's not discuss whether they're really substituting inferior goods to cheat people or not for now."

"What if there are apprentices in this pavilion being oppressed and bearing a grudge, so they're taking revenge on the owner of this winehouse? That also seems quite possible."

Seeing that everyone's thoughts were being guided in this direction, those few who were stirring up trouble also nodded and chimed in.

"Exactly!"

"Whether it's the apprentices taking revenge or this winehouse substituting inferior goods, it's ultimately a problem with the owner of this winehouse!"

"If there was no problem with them, these things wouldn't happen, right?"

"All the evidence is laid out here!"

Hearing their words, the civilians present began nodding, feeling there was some truth to it.

Not far away, at a teahouse, Fu Zhixi leaned against the windowsill, looking at the scene unfolding at First Class Pavilion with a slight smile on her lips.

"Luo Ge?"

"She's quite rational and a little clever, but still lacking somewhat."

"I'm really looking forward to the result."

I wonder if this time, you'll still be able to escape so easily like before?

At that moment, Luo Ge seemed to sense something and turned to look in her direction.

Their eyes met, revealing sharp edges.

Now, the crowd outside First Class Pavilion was once again in an uproar, all leaning in one direction.

"Those two must be the owners of the winehouse, right?"

"They both look decent, seeming upright, but how dark are their hearts?"

"You don't know, there's a saying that appearances can be deceiving!"

"They may look good on the surface, but who knows what they're like behind the scenes."

As these people spoke, their expressions seemed somewhat disdainful as they looked at Luo Ge and the others.

Seeing this scene, Er Zhu became anxious, and the apprentices in the pavilion also came running out.

"You're talking nonsense, our owner is not like what you're saying!" Lin Lin was the most flustered.

"The owner treats people kindly, as everyone can see!"

"Exactly!"

Er Zhu looked at Luo Ge, seeming to think of something as his eyes lit up and he spoke up as well.

"That person you mentioned, about Lu Manager poisoning people, how do we not know about it?"

"That's right, I can also testify for First Class Pavilion about this incident. The previous manager of First Class Pavilion embezzling the winehouse's money was a case handled by our local officials."

At that moment, a voice rang out from outside the crowd.

It was Lin Yun and the others, who had brought Hu Jun along.

"Constable!" The two officers who had arrived earlier also called out upon seeing Hu Jun.

Turning to look at Hu Jun and the carriage following behind him, they couldn't help but be stunned.

Before they could ask anything, the Old County Magistrate swiftly got off the carriage.

Behind him, they carried a large plaque that clearly displayed the words "Meritorious for Rescuing One Hundred Children."

Walking over, the Old County Magistrate grinned widely upon seeing Gu Jinchen.

"Brother Gu, I've brought the plaque that was left behind last time!"

"You were the chief contributor in rescuing over a hundred children back then, so this plaque must be arranged for you."

"???"

None of the civilians of Yiyang Town present didn't recognize the Old County Magistrate. Hearing his words, they were all stunned.

"What does the County Magistrate mean by this? The owner of First Class Pavilion has also rendered meritorious service to the officials?"

"Jinchen, this plaque was specially commissioned by the County Magistrate, you should accept it."

Seeing Gu Jinchen and the others staring at the plaque with an indescribable expression, Hu Jun couldn't help but speak up with a chuckle.

The plaque was truly massive, with the words written in an enormous size. Holding it in one's hands could lead to instant social death.

Even Hu Jun couldn't help but laugh every time he saw it.

When he heard this address, the common people present were stunned again. The old county magistrate had just addressed the owner of the First Class Pavilion as "Brother Gu", and now the court bailiff was calling him "Jinchen".

They recognized the name Gu Jinchen, as a proclamation bearing that name had been posted in the town for quite some time.

He had rescued so many children, how could they not have an impression of such a great hero?

Yet, although they knew of this person, few had actually seen him.

Now, hearing the old county magistrate and Hu Jun address him, they finally realized who he was.

The owner of the First Class Pavilion was none other than the great hero who had recently captured the human traffickers and rescued the children, earning great merit!

Upon realizing this, they were all astonished.

At the same time, they felt somewhat ashamed of their earlier thoughts, and angry at the person who had misled them.

The owner was a great hero.

A hero who had rescued so many children could never be a treacherous villain!

Combined with what the First Class Pavilion attendant had said earlier, they felt that there may have been some misunderstanding today.