Fanning the Flames

Zhang Mu's family pharmacy.

Su Li, holding Bai Lu, carried the bundle given by Wu Caiwei and went to the backyard.

Zhang Mu saw the two of them coming and awkwardly took the bundle. "A Li, Bai Lu, I’m sorry to trouble you both with this trip."

Su Li replied, "It's I who should be sorry. Such a big misunderstanding caused you to lose face."

Zhang Mu sighed, his expression darkening slightly. "This isn’t your fault."

"Brother Zhang, the heir has already sent people to investigate this matter. I believe there will be a result soon. When the time comes, the village mayor position will definitely be yours," Su Li comforted him.

Zhang Mu nodded without saying anything. Seeing the pharmacy bustling with business outside, Su Li didn’t disturb him and went straight back to the Qingya Vegetarian Inn, where she saw some familiar faces in the main hall.

Liu Hui, Zhang Bin, and several other cronies sat at a table, whispering about something. When they saw Su Li pass by, all their eyes stuck to her until she entered the kitchen, then they looked away and continued whispering.

"Madam..." Bai Lu felt uncomfortable seeing those looks and gently tugged Su Li's arm.

Su Li remained calm, turning back to Bai Lu and said, "Have the waiter recommend the most expensive dishes. Whatever is the priciest, let them order it."

The price for looking at this lady is a heavy blow to your wallet. Just watch, hmm.

"Yes, Madam."

In the main hall, Liu Hui lowered his voice to Zhang Bin, "Brother Bin, I suffered a huge loss because of Su Li and Su Meixiang. This grudge must be avenged!"

Zhang Bin said, "What do you want to do? Su Li has the support of Prince Huainan’s heir, Li Yanhao. Although your Liu family is well-known in Qingmiao City, compared to the Prince’s heir, it’s nothing!"

Liu Hui said, "Brother Bin, what you said is true. Who says I want to confront Su Li’s family head-on? I’m not stupid! There are plenty of other ways to make Su Li uncomfortable!"

Zhang Bin asked, "Oh? What methods?"

Liu Hui whispered close to Zhang Bin’s ear, "I just found out that Su Li’s cousin studies at Wutong Academy... we can..."

After saying this, Liu Hui and Zhang Bin exchanged a glance and both showed lecherous smiles.

At this moment, at Qingmiao Academy.

Qin Sanniang and Zhang Zhuzi sat opposite Dean Zhang. Qin Sanniang exaggeratedly said, "Second Uncle, Su Li’s family is utterly lawless! I have the appointment document for the head of the department from my Zhuzi, and Su Li had someone tear it up. So arrogant!"

Qin Sanniang vaguely said it was Su Li who sent someone to tear it, but didn’t mention that it was actually Prince Huainan’s heir, Li Yanhao, who did it.

Dean Zhang was furious, "Good! Su Li really thinks she can do whatever she wants. She even dares to tear up an official appointment document. Is she trying to rebel against the heavens?!"

Qin Sanniang continued, "Second Uncle, there’s more! Su Li declared that her Haizi Academy will never close. If anyone wants to close it, let Qingmiao Academy close instead! She also said that sooner or later, her Haizi Academy will poach all Qingmiao Academy’s students!"

"Damn scoundrel! What right does she have!" Dean Zhang was so angry steam seemed to rise from his head. Just as he was about to explode, a pageboy came to deliver a message that three students’ parents had arrived.

Dean Zhang told Qin Sanniang and Zhang Zhuzi to wait while he went out.

After Dean Zhang left, Zhang Zhuzi looked at Qin Sanniang and said, "Sanniang, is it okay for us to deceive Second Uncle like this?"

Qin Sanniang pushed Zhang Zhuzi and said, "You blockhead, what do you know? If I say this, Second Uncle will clash with Su Li and surely help you get the village mayor position back. Only when you become the village mayor can Su Li’s academy be closed! Just watch, the village mayor position will be yours sooner or later. I’m already waiting to be the village mayor’s wife!"