CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 428: ARE YOU CRAZY? KILLING MEANS PAYING WITH YOUR LIFE!

She admired Shu’er as a person, but she couldn’t bring herself to give up her interests.

It was she who underestimated Shu’er.

That day, the Drunken Immortal Tower also participated in the discount activities.

Moreover, the Drunken Immortal Tower offered the biggest discount, with coupons reducing the price by one tael of Silver.

Since the Drunken Immortal Tower opened, it had never offered discounts before; this was the first time.

This showed their emphasis on Pei’s Restaurant.

Many regular patrons of the Drunken Immortal Tower showed their support by visiting, but after eating there, they realized the taste was far inferior to that of Pei’s Restaurant.

Moreover, many people could hardly eat more than a bite.

It wasn’t that the food at the Drunken Immortal Tower was inedible, but that Pei’s Restaurant had spoiled their palates.

Previously, they thought everything at the Drunken Immortal Tower was exquisite.

But now, upon a closer look, they found it was all superficial.

The ingredients were not as fresh as Pei’s, nor as delicate.

Even the taste couldn’t compare to that of Pei’s Restaurant.

If the Drunken Immortal Tower hadn’t offered discounts, not many people would go, but with such attractive discounts, the place became crowded.

In the past, only the nobility could dine there, but now even ordinary people could afford it by gritting their teeth.

Suddenly, the Drunken Immortal Tower fell from its pedestal and was no longer the number one restaurant in Jingzhou City that everyone fantasized about.

At the same time, Pei’s Restaurant’s prices returned to normal levels.

In the future, there would be no more discounts, yet more nobles visited.

Prefect Xie now wished he could reside at Pei’s Restaurant, where the food was delicious and fresh from morning till night.

He sat in a private room on the third floor, gazing at the sky over Jingzhou City.

He used to feel oppressed and stifled here, as though everything was sealed tight.

But now, a disrupter called Shu’er had emerged.

She stirred the waters of Jingzhou City, and he even felt that Pei’s had even greater disruptive power.

Perhaps, because of her interference, Jingzhou City could be disrupted and reorganized.

Then, there would be room for him to intervene.

Instead of being forced to play dead like a salted fish.

Jingzhou City needed a bit of chaos now.

At this moment, inside the Drunken Immortal Tower.

Members of the Jingzhou Chamber of Commerce had almost all gathered here, their faces filled with frustration and resentment.

Manager Liu spoke through gritted teeth.

"Now all the restaurants in Jingzhou have united, yet they still can’t compete with Pei’s Restaurant, which is just a new and obscure establishment."

Previously, when they saw Pei’s buy such a big building, which was even larger than the Drunken Immortal Tower,

they secretly mocked Shu’er for overestimating herself.

Such a large restaurant would be lucky to fill the first floor.

Now, the Drunken Immortal Tower couldn’t fill its seats, while Pei’s was always full.

Even the waiting area always had people waiting.

"If Pei’s isn’t dealt with, it might cause an upheaval."

Sister Xian frowned, "Dealt with? How? The Drunken Immortal Tower lowered prices, but fewer people are going there."

"Now, excluding labor and costs, the Drunken Immortal Tower’s profits are thinner than before. Today, fewer people came; if this continues, the Drunken Immortal Tower will only lose money."

Everyone knew that the Drunken Immortal Tower could no longer lower prices.

Manager Liu said, "This is a challenge for the entire dining industry in Jingzhou. We must unite the dining establishments to form a trap to eliminate Pei’s."

Everyone agreed, and a more meticulous plan was formed.

First, there would be major discounts across the entire dining industry.

Whether it’s pastry shops or restaurants.

Vegetable sellers and those selling condiments all blacklisted Pei’s.

If Pei’s wanted to buy, they’d have to go outside Jingzhou.

But the nearest county was 30 kilometers away; taking two or three hours round trip by carriage under the hot sun, the ingredients wouldn’t be fresh.

Moreover, in the dining business, ingredients aren’t always available; if supplies ran out, Pei’s Restaurant would be in chaos.

This was essentially pinching Pei’s in its vital spot.

Little did they know, Shu’er wasn’t at all afraid of their tricks.

The ingredients in her space were piled high, and she was more troubled by what to do with it all than not having enough.

Moreover, the ingredients in her space might not even be found in Jingzhou.

By the time she drove her carriage out for a spin and returned, she would never be exposed.

When Shu’er returned to Jingzhou carrying ingredients, the people sent by the Commerce Association secretly watching her were puzzled.

And those who had been to Pei’s Restaurant knew the ingredients never changed.

The people from the Commerce Association quickly learned of this and frowned.

"Follow her."

Manager Liu tapped his fingers on the table, "Pei’s has such great flavor because of the recipes and the ingredients. We must find where she buys her produce."

Liu Yong, along with Manager Liu, was sent this time.

They and their subordinates rode horses, following behind Shu’er.

Not too far, not too close, as not to alert Shu’er, but also not to lose her.

At this moment, Shu’er was alone; she initially didn’t realize she was being followed until she turned a corner and then paused nearby to rest.

At that moment, she saw Manager Liu, Liu Yong, and several subordinates appear.

She immediately understood she was being tracked.

Shu’er headed to the nearby Salt County, a place known for its sea salt production due to its surrounding sea waters.

Upon arriving, Shu’er bought some salt and casually purchased a variety of miscellaneous food items.

Liu Yong instructed his men to buy everything Shu’er had purchased.

Shu’er couldn’t help but laugh at how foolish this man was, not even looking at what she was buying.

Seeing Shu’er about to head back, Liu Yong suddenly had an idea.

Shu’er was alone; if she were to die in this desolate wilderness, Pei’s Restaurant would surely fall, and they’d have nothing to worry about.

Once this thought emerged, it was hard to suppress, and Liu Yong gritted his teeth, glancing at his subordinates.

"You, kill Shu’er."

Manager Liu sharply looked at Liu Yong, as if he didn’t recognize this young man.

"Are you crazy? Murder demands a life in return!"

Liu Yong suppressed his aversion to Shu’er.

Quickly, he changed his tone, "Knock her out and take her back; we still need to question her about the recipes."

Manager Liu felt that this was a much more appropriate way to handle things.

This time, they had brought a total of ten subordinates.

And Shu’er hadn’t brought anyone; wasn’t she courting death?

Shu’er was initially driving her carriage ahead when she suddenly heard the sound of hoofbeats.

Turning her head, she saw Manager Liu, Liu Yong, and several men.

Their faces bore evident malice.

Seeing this threat, she had no intention of stopping and whipped the horse hard to make it speed away.

But how could a carriage run faster than horses? She was soon caught up with.

Liu Yong signaled his hand, his eyes filled with mocking disdain and a sense of vindication.

"Why bother running when you know you can’t escape?"