Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 386

After settling on the price, Sheng Nuan directly handed over the purchase and transportation arrangements for the raw silk to the guild leader.

First, this man’s character was guaranteed. Second, it saved her trouble.

Sheng Nuan took out a small box and placed it on the table, pushing it over. “This is a 20% deposit. After inspection, I will pay the remaining amount.”

The guild leader opened the box and, seeing the small pieces of gold inside, finally relaxed. “Miss Sheng, rest assured. Even if it’s just for the mulberry farmers of Linyu City, this old man will handle the matter properly.”

Just then, pounding noises sounded from outside the chamber of commerce.

The guild leader immediately put away the gold, his expression changing drastically, “Miss Sheng, quickly hide inside. I’m afraid something is about to happen.”

But he was already too late. Sheng Nuan saw a man with a small mustache, leading a group of men in security uniforms, walk in. The moment he saw Sheng Nuan, his eyes lit up and then shifted to the guild leader behind her.

“Chairman Du, that’s not very nice of you… I heard there was a great beauty here with a big deal, and you didn’t call me.”

Chairman Du’s face was now incredibly grim.

This man was Zhuo Ping, the newly appointed county magistrate of Linyu. Greedy, lecherous, and oppressive to the common people… It was because he embezzled funds meant for reinforcing the dam that Linyu City suffered a flood. Now he was here again to seize business opportunities.

Chairman Du truly cared for the mulberry farmers. He knew that if this deal fell into Zhuo Ping’s hands, when buying the mulberry farmers’ raw silk, he would drive the price down to the lowest possible point, draining them of their last drop of bl00d.

Chairman Du was about to summon his courage to speak when Zhuo Ping pulled out a gun and placed it on the table. Chairman Du’s lips trembled. In the end, he still mustered up the courage to continue, “County Magistrate Zhuo, when doing business, we speak of first come, first served. I…”

Before he finished, the muzzle of the gun was already pointed at his head.

Zhuo Ping smiled, “Go on, why don’t you continue talking?”

Xu Yunqian frowned and was about to speak, but Sheng Nuan gave him a glance, forcing him to hold his tongue. In the next moment, Sheng Nuan spoke with a faint smile, “County Magistrate Zhuo, I’ve long admired your reputation.”

Zhuo Ping raised an eyebrow and turned his head. “Miss, may I ask your esteemed surname?”

“My surname is Sheng. Since County Magistrate Zhuo is here for business, you naturally understand the principle that harmony brings wealth. If you have something to say, why not sit down and discuss it properly?”

Zhuo Ping’s gaze greedily swept over Sheng Nuan’s face, then he laughed, “Of course we should sit and talk. It’s just that this Linyu Chamber of Commerce is too shabby and doesn’t befit Miss Sheng. I have some humble wine prepared at my residence. Why not come to my home for a chat?”

Chairman Du lost his composure, “Miss Sheng, you must not…”

Over the past two years, who knew how many innocent women Zhuo Ping had taken by force? He clearly has no good intentions.

Facing Zhuo Ping’s ambiguous smirk, Chairman Du gritted his teeth and shook his head at Sheng Nuan.

Sheng Nuan smiled, “Chairman Du, business should be negotiated. We haven’t finalized anything yet. You have no reason to stop me from talking to someone else, do you?”

Chairman Du was stunned.

Sheng Nuan continued, “You don’t need to worry about my affairs, Chairman Du. Just go about your own business…”

Hearing the implicit meaning in Sheng Nuan’s words, Chairman Du paused.

Seeing that the young man beside her had not spoken a word, Chairman Du finally forced himself to calm down.

Miss Sheng’s unspoken message was for him to start making arrangements for the silk purchase now without worrying about her… Since she has the courage, she must have a strategy to handle it.

Chairman Du then cupped his hands and said no more…

Zhuo Ping glanced at Chairman Du with a sneer, then turned around with a wide smile, “Miss Sheng, this way please.”

Sheng Nuan remained composed and followed Zhuo Ping to the Zhuo residence.

A small city that mainly relied on silkworms for its livelihood could hardly be considered wealthy. Yet Zhuo Ping’s estate was extremely lavish.

After taking their seats at the table, Zhuo Ping didn’t talk about business at all. He directly tried to force wine on Sheng Nuan. “If I hadn’t seen you today, I, Zhuo, would never have believed there could be such a peerless beauty like Miss Sheng in this world.”

Xu Yunqian surveyed Zhuo Ping expressionlessly.

Even if he had no plans to marry Sheng Nuan, she was still nominally part of the Xu family… This damn county magistrate was dead for sure.

Facing Zhuo Ping’s lecherous words, Sheng Nuan remained calm. “I wonder how County Magistrate Zhuo plans to conduct business?”

Zhuo Ping laughed, “What business? I feel so close to Miss Sheng at first sight. If we become one family, wouldn’t whatever Miss Sheng wants be just a matter of a word?”

Xu Yunqian finally couldn’t hold back, “Who’s becoming one family with you?”

A young woman who had just come in with wine was so startled that she spilled it. Zhuo Ping swung his hand and slapped her. She cried out, dropped to the ground, and clutched her face.

Zhuo Ping turned back, sneering at Xu Yunqian, then looked at Sheng Nuan. “Miss Sheng, the person beside you seems a bit ignorant. This makes it difficult for me.”

Xu Yunqian flipped the table right over. “Difficult your father!”

Zhuo Ping immediately drew his gun and aimed it at him. Just then, a gunshot sounded from outside.

Zhuo Ping’s expression changed. He frowned and looked up, “What’s going on?”

In the next instant, one of his men crawled in, rolling on the ground. “C-County M-Magistrate… It’s bad! It’s Marshal Xu…”

Zhuo Ping’s face turned as white as a sheet. He stood up abruptly.

At this moment, a figure walked in… It was Xu Zhengqing.

Xu Zhengqing was not wearing his usual military uniform but a black overcoat. He still wore black gloves, followed by a group of men dressed in black leather coats.

Zhuo Ping guessed what this meant, and a vicious gleam flashed in his eyes.

If Xu Zhengqing wasn’t in uniform, would anyone know if he died here…?

But in the next moment, he shuddered sober, left with nothing but despair.

How could he possibly be a match for Xu Zhengqing, who controlled the Yunmu Three Provinces…

“Marshal, Marshal, what an honor for you to grace us with your presence…” Zhuo Ping forced a smile and hurried forward, but was cut off by Xu Zhengqing’s calm voice.

“Before I came, I was curious. I’ve given you plenty of money… What did you do with the funds you embezzled from the dam construction?”

Xu Zhengqing continued, “Seeing your courtyard, I understand now.”

Zhuo Ping collapsed to his knees with a thud. “I was wrong, Marshal, I was wrong! I was momentarily possessed by a demon. Marshal, spare me, spare me…”

Xu Yunqian sneered, “Weren’t you very arrogant just now? Why don’t you keep being arrogant?”

Xu Zhengqing glanced at him and Xu Yunqian immediately addressed him as “Brother” obediently. “Brother, I came along with Nuan Nuan for the business deal… That bastard is no good. Let me tell you, he’s taken a fancy to Nuan Nuan and wants to snatch her.”

Zhuo Ping instantly froze, terror filling his eyes.

Only now did he realize that the pair in front of him belonged to the Marshal’s household… The second young master of the Xu family was known for his playboy image and never meddled in politics, so he rarely appeared in political circles.

He didn’t know. If he had known, he would never have dared to target anyone from the Marshal’s house.

Zhuo Ping knelt there, repeatedly begging, “Marshal, Marshal, consider my loyalty to you. Spare me this once. I really didn’t know Miss Sheng was your person. I really didn’t know!”

Xu Zhengqing frowned slightly.

His person?

Those words sounded a bit grating, but deliberately correcting them would be awkward… Xu Zhengqing instantly lost his patience and fired his gun without another word.

Bang! A shot rang out… Screams filled the hall. The woman in the red qipao who had just brought the wine clutched her head, screaming. Sheng Nuan also stepped back two paces and averted her gaze.

She was not afraid, but she was still somewhat uncomfortable with the scene of someone getting a bullet to the head.

Xu Yunqian’s face turned pale instantly, “Brother, you… there are ladies present… you…”

Xu Zhengqing paused briefly, said nothing, and put away his gun. The men behind him came in to take over Zhuo Ping’s estate.

At that moment, the woman in the water-red qipao suddenly cried out, “Please, Marshal, seek justice for us! There are several sisters in the back courtyard. We were all taken by force by Zhuo Ping. Marshal, please stand up for us…”