Chapter 100 Thoughts
As Miss Lu looked at the longevity cake in amazement.
The warrior who was going to the yamen came to the outside of the store with his brother-in-law who was a police chief. The group came in a threatening manner, followed by several constables.
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way, everyone!"
"What are you guys trying to do by surrounding a newly opened store? Are you gathering to cause trouble? You are not allowed to do what you want under the Emperor's feet!"
The captain of the police shouted angrily, shocking everyone present.
Where had the common people ever seen such a scene? Seeing so many officials on the scene, they all became timid and retreated in panic, not daring to speak out.
Some unruly refugees panicked and hid in the crowd, shouting, "What kind of trouble are you making? Sir, we are innocent!"
"We are gathered here to congratulate the store on its opening. We have done nothing wrong. Miss Shen did offer free tastings when she opened the store. What does that have to do with us?"
"She was the one who came up with this food tasting method, and now she's denying it. Shouldn't we talk it out?"
"Yes, sir! These are all things that Miss Shen has done before. It's not our idea. Why can't we try them now if we could do so before?"
"......"
There were confident voices of provocation coming from the crowd.
The captain narrowed his eyes dangerously and glanced at the crowd. The person who was stirring up trouble was very cunning. He hid behind the scenes and shouted to stir up the emotions of the people, but he did not show up in person.
If he wanted to take action, he wouldn't know which one to catch.
After all, if there is no law, there will be no punishment. This has been the unspoken rule since ancient times.
The captain frowned, his face showing a bit of anger, and he scolded: "You are making up a story. There is no reason in the world to force people to give you free food!"
"Hurry up and disperse! If you dare to gather together to cause trouble again, I will arrest you and bring you back to the government office to question you!"
As soon as these words came out.
Some honest and decent people in the crowd were frightened. It was their nature to bully the weak and fear the strong. They dared to force a little girl like Shen Wei, but they did not dare to act presumptuously in front of the officials.
Soon, most of the people who followed the trend to cause trouble slowly left.
The crowd seemed to be about to disperse. If they really dispersed, how could he take advantage of them?
For this meal, they had deliberately gone hungry for several days, just waiting to eat today to make up for their investment! Food is so expensive nowadays, how can they just let it go?
"Don't be afraid! I don't believe it. We did nothing wrong. Why did the officers arrest us?"
"The great judge doesn't make decisions for the people, but makes decisions for Miss Shen who doesn't keep her word. If he is really fair, he should let Miss Shen open the door to taste the food!"
"That's right! Hundreds of us have been waiting for so long, why should we be allowed to leave? Unless you allow us to taste the food, you can arrest us all if you have the guts!"
"........."
As soon as the instigating shouts died down, everyone followed suit and echoed them.
As long as there are enough people causing trouble, what does it matter if it’s the captain of the police?
No one dares to arrest so many people at once!
Just when the shop owner didn't know how to appease the people, Shen Wei, who heard the noise, came out and said, "I did cause a fuss about food tasting in Beijing before, but this store is not the same as that one. Who is causing the fuss about wanting to taste the food?"
"Me!!" a man immediately raised his head and spoke.
"I!"
"And I!"
“We want to try it too!”
One has two.
In an instant, countless people rushed forward.
Shen Wei smiled and nodded. Her eyes fell on the three people who shouted first. She stretched out her finger and pointed directly at the three people who spoke first.
Then he said to the officials and the people, "Sir, the troublemakers have been caught. They are these three. Thank you for your help."
The three people who shouted the loudest suddenly changed their expressions.
The other people who followed suit were startled and subconsciously took two steps back.
"I believe that you all can see without me saying much that the three people hiding in the crowd to stir up trouble do not want my store to open."
"You are all honest and decent people. I know you are simple and kind. You would not take advantage unless you are forced into a desperate situation. There is really no such thing as tasting in my shop. You have seen the shops that closed down before. All the money was lost."
"Because of this incident, the Marquis' Mansion is quite dissatisfied with me."
"Do you really want to divorce a woman who has no power, no backing, and no mother's family just for your own selfish reasons?"
After listening to Shen Wei's words, all the people fell silent.
Shen Wei stopped there.
She used the three people she pointed out to demonstrate that the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and that was enough.
"In that case, everyone should disperse. The troublemakers have been arrested. You are all innocent and kind people who are forced to do so by life. The officials will not pursue the matter. But don't let these three people instigate trouble again in the future."
Shen Wei's words of knocking and praising his hat were immediately recognized by the people around him, and they felt a little sorry for their previous echo and shouting.
The captain of the police had already noticed a few people who were talking behind him and waved his hand immediately.
"Catch these three troublemakers."
"Don't arrest me, I am innocent! I didn't cause any trouble..."
"Everyone, bear witness for me, let me go, let me go..."
Several officers quickly caught the troublemakers. Even though they kept shouting and protesting, the people around them all tried to protect themselves and no one came forward to help.
A quarter of an hour later.
The onlookers dispersed and the store entrance returned to silence.
Many young ladies from the family sent their servants to wait nearby, waiting to see Shen Wei's joke. They were all certain that Shen Wei's shop would not be able to continue running, but they never expected that it would be resolved so easily?!
This is different from what was expected!
This is completely different from what Shen Wei did before!
The news soon reached the ears of the young ladies from various mansions.