I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 1034 - Chapter 1034 Furious

Chapter 1034: Furious Chapter 1034: Furious Editor: Atlas Studios Fan Zijin went to the Qi Residence to watch the show, wanting to see Mu Yangling fly into a rage.

When Qi Haoran returned home, the first thing he did was rub his cheeks and try his best to force a smile.

Feigning joy, he entered the house to have dinner with his family.

Seeing that Fan Zijin was also there, he looked at him in surprise.

Usually, when he invited Zijin over for dinner, Zijin would always say that he lost all appetite at the sight of him, so he typically brought his son home to eat.

Why was he here today?

Then, it occurred to him that Fan Zijin might have heard about the shops and had come to help him come up with an idea.

Qi Haoran was touched and anxious at the same time.

He was afraid that Mu Yangling would be angry and worried if Fan Zijin blurted it out with no regard to the occasion, so he winked at him behind her back.

Having known each other for more than 20 years, there was a tacit understanding between Fan Zijin and Qi Haoran.

But right now, Fan Zijin expressed that he didn’t understand what Qi Haoran was getting at.

This was despite the fact that the latter was winking so hard that his eyes were about to cramp.

Fan Zijin simply tilted his head slightly and looked at him in confusion, indicating that if there was an urgent matter, they could talk outside.

Who knew what Qi Haoran was trying to say with a wink?

Seeing that Fan Zijin was tilting his head in Mu Yangling’s direction, Qi Haoran interpreted it as him understanding that they couldn’t let Ah Ling find out about this.

Qi Haoran was so touched that he almost cried.

As expected of a good brother who grew up with him.

He really understood him.

Qi Haoran nodded slightly to show that he was right.

Then, he smiled at Mu Yangling and asked about her well-being.

Mu Yangling looked at him and then at Fan Zijin.

Though she saw Qi Haoran winking at Fan Zijin, she couldn’t figure out the reason behind that.

Ever since she got pregnant, if there was something she couldn’t figure out after some thought, she simply dismissed it from her mind.

She said, “Go wash your hands first.

We’ll be able to eat in a while.” Qi Haoran couldn’t bear to leave, so he sat beside Mu Yangling and instructed the children to bring him water to show off how filial the children were.

Seeing that Qi Haoran had sat down after all that winking, Fan Zijin naturally felt that the matter was not very important.

Hence, he did not ask further and picked up his teacup to drink tea.

Seeing that Qi Haoran was instructing the children to work, he sneered.

“What’s the point of having so many servants at home?

Is there really a need to order the children around?” Feeling that Fan Zijin was just jealous of him, Qi Haoran shook his head and said, “I’m giving the kids a chance to show their filial piety.

You can’t enjoy it even if you want to.” Little An immediately said, “Father, when we get home, my brother and I will bring you water and tea as well.

We’ll be filial to you too.” Fan Zijin looked at Qi Haoran smugly, then stroked Little An’s head and praised, “Good son, we have plenty of servants at home and don’t need you to do such chores.

There’ll be plenty of opportunities for you to prove yourself useful in the future.” Mu Yangling rolled her eyes at the childish duo.

“So you gathered here tonight to show off your sons?” Upon hearing this, Fan Zijin turned his head and said, “Of course I’m here for serious matters.

What do you plan to do about the shops?

Since someone is so daft to come seeking trouble with you, you should retaliate fiercely.

Hit them where it hurts.

Why don’t I help you?” Fan Zijin was still very interested in such matters.

“Zijin.” Qi Haoran called out to him anxiously.

What was going on?

Didn’t he tell him not to tell Ah Ling?

However, Fan Zijin misunderstood.

He said in surprise and disapproval, “When did you become so weak that you let them bully you like this?” “Bully what?” Mu Yangling was confused.

Seeing how anxious Qi Haoran was, she said angrily, “Someone bullied Haoran?” Fan Zijin looked at her in surprise.

“You haven’t heard?” Then, he looked at Qi Haoran.

“Aren’t you in charge of everything in the shops?” “Haoran has recently deprived me of my rights and doesn’t let me interfere anymore.” Mu Yangling turned to look at Qi Haoran and asked, “What happened at the shops?

Don’t try to hide it from me.

If you refuse to speak, I’ll ask Zhu Liang.

At most, I’ll go to the shops to ask.” Qi Haoran was sweating profusely as he said, “Isn’t this because Big Brother is revising the merchant tax?

It’s just that the officials have to pay taxes on their businesses now as well, so an official came looking for us to pay taxes.

Actually, this is understandable.

It’s only right that people who do business pay taxes in the first place.

I’ve already asked Zhu Liang to start preparing the money.

It’s no big deal; just hand it over and it’s done.

Don’t be anxious and angry.” Mu Yangling’s eyes widened.

Fan Zijin spat out a mouthful of tea and asked, “What do you think you’re doing?

Getting Zhu Liang to prepare the money to pay taxes?” Qi Haoran nodded righteously.

Just as he was about to persuade Ah Ling not to be angry, Mu Yangling slapped the table and said angrily, “What tax?

When have we ever not paid taxes on our shops and farms?

Why did they come to us now?

Even if there’s a revision, taxes are only collected at the end of the year.

Pay what tax when it’s only August?” Fan Zijin had already wiped his clothes clean and was now looking at Qi Haoran in disdain.

“How much do you know about your family businesses?” He turned to Mu Yangling and said, “You have to be careful about this.

In short, you can’t let anyone bully you.

Your estate isn’t like mine; you’ve always paid taxes.” Qi Haoran was stunned for a moment before jumping up in anger.

“I pay taxes?” Fan Zijin and Mu Yangling glared at him.

“What do you think?” “Then why did they come to the shop to collect taxes?

How dare they!

Do they think I’m easy to bully?” Qi Haoran panted and asked Mu Yangling, “When did our family start paying taxes?” “Our family has been paying taxes since we started doing business.” Mu Yangling glared and said, “Do I look like the kind of person who avoids taxes?” This time, Qi Haoran was even more self-righteous.

“I’ve always paid taxes while they’ve never paid a dime up till now.

How dare they come collect taxes from me at this time!

I’ll ask them to make up for the taxes for the previous years!

For however long I’ve been paying!” Fan Zijin, who had wanted to leave Qi Haoran alone, had his eyes lit up.

“That’s a good idea.

I support it.” Mu Yangling doused his enthusiasm and said, “What if they also ask Zijin to make up for the tax?” Qi Haoran shut his mouth and stopped talking.

Fan Zijin had a lot of businesses.

If he were to cough up taxes for the previous years, even if he did not go bankrupt, the amount would definitely not be small.

He had only accumulated some assets in the past two years.

Hence, their weakness was Fan Zijin.

Fan Zijin gritted her teeth and said, “I’ll pay.” Then, he said, “And get His Majesty to return it to me later.” Mu Yangling glared at him.

“This money is going into the national treasury.

How is he going to return it to you?” Fan Zijin said, “If there’s a will, there’s a way.” Mu Yangling shook her head.

“Forget it.

If people find out, there will be another fiasco.

Why don’t we just get them to make up for a year or two worth of taxes?” Qi Haoran rolled his eyes and asked Fan Zijin, “I remember that assets under the royal family are exempted from taxes, right?” The two of them looked at each other and smiled.

They decided to discuss the details later.

Qi Haoran said to Mu Yangling, “Don’t worry about this matter and just focus on resting.

I’ll get Zijin to help me come up with ideas.

Don’t worry, we definitely won’t suffer a loss.” At this moment, Fei Bai, who had just stopped Zhu Liang, told him about Prince Rong’s order.

Zhu Liang widened his eyes and said, “Pay taxes?

We’ve always paid taxes.

It’s not the end of the year yet.” In the capital, a lowly-ranked official also widened his eyes.

“Ask the shops owned by the Prince’s estate to pay taxes?

But they’ve always paid taxes.

Who came up with this stupid idea?”