CHAPTER 789: CHAPTER 789: RUNNING INTO GU DASHAN

Gu Youlu was furious and shouted at Zhu Wu: "What are you doing? Why are you dragging me away? Let go!"

Unfortunately, Zhu Wu was skilled in martial arts and had a burly physique, so Gu Youlu was no match for him. No matter how much he struggled, it was useless. Soon, he was dragged by Zhu Wu onto the mule cart of the Lai Family.

The two servants of the Lai Family parked the mule cart in a small alley close to the main street. Seeing Zhu Wu drag Gu Youlu onto the mule cart, they immediately stood guard at the entrance of the alley to prevent outsiders from approaching.

Zhu Wu, pressing on Gu Youlu’s shoulders, said: "That young man is skilled in martial arts and he has seen blood. His murderous aura is strong; if we get into a conflict with him, it won’t end well for us."

Zhu Wu had a keen eye and knew right away that Feng Jin was not someone to be trifled with. Moreover, his gaze was always fixed on Gu Youlu, and once a fight started, Feng Jin would certainly bypass him and strike at Gu Youlu.

Gu Youlu was just a softy; he was definitely no match for Feng Jin.

Zhu Wu was charged with protecting Gu Youlu, so in order not to let Gu Youlu get hurt, he immediately dragged Gu Youlu away after noticing Feng Jin’s intentions.

Gu Youlu didn’t take it seriously and said: "That lad is just a servant from the Gu Family; what capability could he possibly have? Besides, there’s Uncle Zhu. Can’t Uncle Zhu take him down?"

Uncle Zhu pursed his lips and remained silent. If it was a fight, he was indeed capable of defeating that youngster, but: "This is the Gu Family’s territory, and we only have four people. It’s not good for us to confront the people from the Gu Family head-on. It’s better to step back and wait for them to open the door before doing anything."

Being spoiled by Lord Lai, Gu Youlu was almost flying with arrogance and disdainfully said: "So what if this is the Gu Family’s territory? Uncle Lai is the Vice Magistrate of He’an Prefecture; can we be scared of a mere Gu Family?"

Zhu Wu’s face turned somber: "Elder Lu San, the Lord has already told you to restrain yourself and not ruin his reputation, lest he be unable to transfer to Jiangnan in three years."

He subtly warned: "Elder Lu San, although the Lord looks after you, if you dare to ruin his career, even if the Lord wants to protect you, the nobles behind the Lord will have your heads."

Gu Youlu, feeling frightened, immediately softened his tone and said apologetically with a smile: "Uncle Zhu, rest assured, I will listen to you and definitely won’t cause any trouble for Uncle Lai."

However, inside he cursed Zhu Wu thoroughly, thinking haughtily, A dog slave, that’s all he is. Once I take over the business of the Gu Family and make merit in front of Uncle Lai, I’ll see how I deal with you!

"Master Wu, Elder Lu San, it seems like the people from the Gu Family have arrived at Yanfu Building," Sanzi, outside the mule cart, whispered through the curtain to Gu Youlu and others.

"What? The people from the Gu Family have come to Yanfu Building?" Gu Youlu immediately lifted the curtain and jumped off the mule cart.

Zhu Wu, fearing that Gu Youlu would rashly go looking for someone and say something offensive, quickly grabbed him and asked, "Sanzi, repeat what you saw."

Sanzi hurriedly said: "Just now, a mule cart arrived at the entrance of Yanfu Building, driven by a man in his forties. The youngster who had blocked us earlier called him Boss Gu, and so did the people on the street. It seems he must be the head of the Gu Family."

Gu Youlu’s eyes lit up and said: "What are we waiting for? Let’s go meet him immediately."

Zhu Wu was also pleased, not expecting their luck to be so good to encounter the head of the Gu Family. He immediately asked Sanzi: "Where is that person now? Still at the front door of Yanfu Building? Is it just him, or is he accompanied by other servants?"

Sanzi shook his head: "He’s gone. After speaking a few words to that stick-wielding youngster, he drove the mule cart to the back door. He must be delivering something to Yanfu Building. It was only him by himself; I didn’t see anyone else with him."

His dress was very plain, just like an ordinary farmer. If it weren’t for those people calling him Boss Gu, one would never have guessed that man was the head of the Gu Family.

Zhu Wu asked again: "Where is the back door?"

Sanzi replied: "Just turn in at the alley up ahead."

After listening, Zhu Wu asked Gu Youlu: "Elder Lu San, do you want to meet the head of the Gu Family?"

Gu Youlu: "Nonsense, of course I want to meet."

What are they here in Qingfu Town for? Isn’t it to meet with the Gu Family head of the family to talk about partnering up in business operations?

Zhu Wu was scared of Gu Youlu’s impulsiveness and said to him, "Elder Lu San, if you want to meet with the Gu Family head of the family that’s fine, but you must keep calm and not speak out of turn. I will do all the talking, otherwise, we’ll head straight back to the Prefecture."

Gu Youlu wanted to strangle Zhu Wu, damn it, just a servant and he dares to command him like this. Just wait, one day he would let Uncle Lai sell Zhu Wu off, to let this old servant see clearly, in Uncle Lai’s eyes, who is really the most important person.

Zhu Wu, fearing that the Gu Family head could slip away, didn’t have time to say much to Gu Youlu. Seeing that he agreed, he immediately had Sanzi lead the way.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the back door of Yanfu Building.

Now at the back door of Yanfu Building, a mule cart was parked. Gu Dashan was moving wine and drinks into the restaurant with Lu Haozi.

"Haozi, be careful. These drinks were blended by Xiao Yu yesterday, there are only ten jars, and they must not be dropped," instructed Gu Dashan.

Lu Haozi laughed and said, "Boss, rest assured. We know these drinks are precious. We’ll handle them with care. I just told Shuiwa’s mother, when she pours the drinks into the porcelain bottles, to also be careful not to spill them, as one bottle costs a tael of Silver."

The drinks made by the Young Master were quite different from those sold outside, not too strong with a gentle essence carrying a fruity fragrance, very delicious, specially paired with ham.

Today is the second ham auction, after the guests tasted these drinks last time, they all clamored to buy it this time, bidding high prices.

Gu Dashan smiled and nodded, "Alright, hurry up inside, the noble guests are probably getting anxious."

Saying this, carrying two jars of drinks, he stepped into Yanfu Building.

Zhu Wu saw Gu Dashan was about to leave, about to open the door to call for him to wait, but seeing Gu Youlu beside him stiffening, he felt something was wrong. He did not call Gu Dashan, but instead, hid back around the corner of the small alley and asked Gu Youlu, "Elder Lu San, what’s wrong with you?"

Wasn’t he eager to meet with the Gu Family head of the family? The man is right in front of him, why not meet him?

Gu Youlu couldn’t hear Zhu Wu’s voice, his mind was bombarded with thunderous echoes: Gu Dashan is the Gu Family head of the family!

How could this be?

It can’t be like this?

Gu Dashan’s entire family should have been dead long ago, how could they possibly still be alive, let alone become the Gu Family head, running such a profitable business.

Aagh!

Gu Youlu couldn’t bear such a shock, he howled and fainted.

"Elder Lu San, Elder Lu San?" Zhu Wu was truly startled when Gu Youlu fainted. Elder Lu San was Lord Lai’s dearest nephew, if something happened to him, how could he explain himself?

"Quick, carry Elder Lu San back to the mule cart," ordered Zhu Wu.

"Eh," agreed Sanzi, then asked, "But what about the Gu Family head? We finally get to see him. Are we just leaving? What if we can’t find him later?"