Chapter 164: Betting Agreement

He said, “Princess Consort is still young. There are some things that you still don’t understand. Right now, the pawn business in the capital is almost monopolized by the Imperial Pawnshop. There’s no way to revive the dead. In my opinion, this pawnshop should be closed. That’s the best choice.”

Hearing this, Zhang Sheng was a little anxious to say something, but he was stopped by Su Yan.

Su Yan looked at Niu Sheng and said, “It’s not that you can’t do some things, it’s that you’re not capable enough.”

Niu Sheng was being lectured several times for not being able to do something for the pawnshop. He said with embarrassment, “From the tone of Princess Consort, do you have a way to bring this shop back to life?”

Su Yan nodded in a straightforward manner.

Niu Sheng’s eyes were full of ridicule as he said, “If Princess Consort can really do it, then I’ll naturally be at Princess Consort’s disposal. But if Princess Consort can’t do it, then it’s better to listen to the old man’s suggestions more in the future.”

Su Yan smiled and said, “From what you mean, I really have to show off my skills. Otherwise, I’m afraid you won’t be satisfied.”

Her gaze swept over these shopkeepers. It was clear that their thoughts were the same as Niu Sheng’s.

Yuyan stepped forward and said, “I naturally believe in the Princess Consort. Yuyan is willing to lead the Star Seizer Pavilion to fully obey Princess Consort’s orders.”

When Su Yan heard this, she looked at Niu Sheng and the people behind him with an unclear meaning and said, “Looks like you guys aren’t prepared to listen to me?”

Niu Sheng replied, “We don’t dare to disobey the Princess Consort’s orders.”

These words were really interesting. If they didn’t dare to disobey, it meant that they were still unconvinced.

Su Yan wasn’t angry either, she said, “Then let’s see who is right. Let’s make a bet. In a month’s time, I’ll let Qicao Pawnshop recover its profits and become the most profitable shop among you. If I win, you guys will be at my disposal. If I lose, I’ll give up my authority and stop interfering in your matters. How about that?”

Niu Qun smiled humbly, but he said, “Then we’ll wait for the good news from Princess Consort.”

Whether this good news was for Su Yan to win or lose was open to question.

Yuyan stood behind Su Yan, lowering his eyes to hide the brilliance in his eyes. He looked at the few people across him who still did not know the situation.

Being with these people really lowered his level. Fortunately, all of this was about to end.

His fingers unconsciously rubbed together.

Zhao Sheng wanted to advise Su Yan to think twice. He knew his own business’s situation best. The situation of the pawnshop was much worse than they knew.

However, this was clearly a scene of Su Yan’s demonstration. He did not dare to rashly go up and slap Su Yan’s face.

He could only be anxious at the side and think of ways to help remedy the situation.

After Su Yan sent off these shopkeepers, only Zhao Sheng and Yuyan remained in Guang Residence.

Zhao Sheng did not leave and Su Yan knew what was going on. Yet, she could not see through Yuyan.

Yuyan saw through her confusion and said with a smile, “I just said that Princess Consort would be rich and noble recently. Princess Consort will definitely win this bet.”

Such a confident appearance made people look at him with surprise.

Su Yan asked curiously, “Does your Star Seizer Pavilion have any guests?”

Yuyan was stunned and said, “Of course. The Star Seizer Pavilion only serves members. Otherwise, how could a pastry shop be my opponent?”

Su Yan nodded lightly and said, “That’s true. It’s not easy to deceive someone with such a big fanfare.”

Yuyan’s expression stiffened, and he said with a hint of depression, “I’m cheating.”

Su Yan nodded with a smile and said, “I’m joking. I’m joking.”

Zhao Sheng interrupted, “Princess Consort shouldn’t have been so impulsive just now.”

Niu Sheng was looking for another opportunity to take advantage of Princess Consort’s power. He didn’t expect himself to be being used.

Su Yan said seriously, “Don’t you want to bring the pawnshop back to its glorious time?”

She had also understood the situation before. The pawnshop was mother’s earliest shop. It could be said that all the previous shops had relied on its funds to build up.