The Hunter’s Lively Wife
Chapter 1130 - Chapter 1130 Chapter 1130 Harsh Words and Stern Looks

Chapter 1130: Chapter 1130: Harsh Words and Stern Looks Chapter 1130: Chapter 1130: Harsh Words and Stern Looks Shopkeeper Sheng played dumb.

Gu Yan didn’t beat around the bush any longer and asked directly, “Shopkeeper Sheng, was it you who arranged for someone to set Zuixiang Restaurant on fire?” Even though Shopkeeper Sheng had guessed early on that Gu Yan must have known the truth, he still harbored a glimmer of hope. However, when Gu Yan confronted him directly, Shopkeeper Sheng was only startled for a moment before continuing to feign ignorance.

“Master Gu, I too sympathize with the fire at your Zuixiang Restaurant, but without evidence, you shouldn’t be so reckless as to throw dirt on me. I have nothing to do with the fire at Zuixiang Restaurant. Master Gu, do not slander me. For things I haven’t done, I would never admit to them,” Shopkeeper Sheng replied.

Even if Gu Yan suspected him, what of it? Without evidence, it’s all for naught. The only thing that made Shopkeeper Sheng feel guilty were the two men, Fan Wu and Liu Kui, hidden in the backyard.

These two were always a disaster waiting to happen. Shopkeeper Sheng shouldn’t have kept them at the winery when they first approached him. At that time, he was worried that Fan Wu and Liu Kui might continue to make trouble outside and would quickly be captured, so he decided to hide them away, letting them stay in the winery for some time until the situation blew over before letting them leave.

Afterwards, to make sure they would leave for good, he intended to give them some silver to leave the area, ideally so they would never come back.

Shopkeeper Sheng had everything calculated perfectly, but what he never considered was that Fan Wu and Liu Kui were far from being low-key. The two not only demanded good food and drink at the winery, but they also sought the company of women. They were making demands for Xiaohong and Cuicui from Yixiang Garden. Shopkeeper Sheng did not want to let them go outside since the town was crawling with government officers, and they would surely be discovered if they left.

To keep them satisfied, Shopkeeper Sheng had no choice but to spend money and have Cuicui and Xiaohong brought to the Xingyu Winery. A sudden realization hit Shopkeeper Sheng.

He wondered how he had come under scrutiny.

It must have been because hiring the two women to come to the Xingyu Winery had been exposed. Shopkeeper Sheng regretted having hired Fan Wu and Liu Kui to set the fire.

These two unreliable fools.

The incident had already occurred and yet was still causing trouble.

Shopkeeper Sheng denied everything and Gu Yan didn’t bother with further words, “I have already arranged for someone to fetch the government officers, and once they arrive, they will search your winery, Shopkeeper Sheng. Then we’ll see clearly whether you’re innocent or not.”

A search?

Fan Wu and Liu Kui were still hidden in the backyard.

If a search really happened, he would be doomed.

A wave of fear washed over Shopkeeper Sheng.

“Master Gu, even though my Xingyu Winery cannot compare to your Zuixiang Restaurant with the support of Prince Qi Residence, I run my business fairly and justly, which certainly does not justify your arrogance,” Shopkeeper Sheng said, his face changing from amiable to stern in an instant.

Gu Yan sneered.

“Shopkeeper Sheng, you seem rather agitated, could it be that you’re feeling guilty?” Gu Yan was determined today to catch both Shopkeeper Sheng and Fan Wu.

He wouldn’t let any of them escape.

Shopkeeper Sheng was not afraid of anything except for the possibility of the two men being found in the backyard.

Ignoring Gu Yan.

Shopkeeper Sheng stormed into the backyard.

Pretending to be angry, Shopkeeper Sheng left to figure out a way for Fan Wu and Liu Kui to leave from the backyard. That way, even if the government officers came to search, they would find nothing. Su Yunjin, at home, knew that Gu Yan was going to make an arrest today.

She waited nervously for news.