mousepad-d2 Chapter 190 Counterattack
Chapter 190 Counterattack
In the days leading up to the test results, the air was thick with tension.
Under the pretext of "caring for the customer and following up on her recovery," Gao Ya and Ye Yixian went to visit the woman with the allergy again.
On the surface, they were all concerned about her well-being, but in reality, they were constantly putting psychological pressure on her, gradually breaking down her already fragile mental defenses.
The woman was clearly panicked, but with the police now investigating, she had nowhere to run.
The Gao and Lu families have some connections in this small town. If she feels guilty and tries to escape, she will most likely not even be able to leave the town.
It wasn't until the last two days that she belatedly realized that the owner behind Yuanxian Wardrobe was such an unapproachable figure, and a strong sense of regret welled up in her heart.
She really shouldn't have risked this bad luck for that little bit of money.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yiqing also heard about the trouble Lu Yuan had encountered.
She was filled with worry and was planning to go to Xu Lingjing to discuss finding a suitable excuse to visit Lu Yuan.
To her surprise, she bumped into Hou Mingyu as soon as she stepped out of her house.
Jiang Yiqing's face instantly darkened. She didn't even bother to glance at him, wanting only to pretend she hadn't seen him and leave.
Ever since she blocked all of Hou Mingyu's contact methods, this guy has been like a piece of chewing gum that she can't shake off. He somehow found out her address and hangs around the neighborhood from time to time.
If it were anyone else, Jiang Yiqing might have called the police out of fear, but when facing Hou Mingyu, she didn't even have the energy for fear; all that remained was pure disgust.
Hou Mingyu is a typical coward who has the desire to steal but not the courage to do so. He is usually taciturn and hesitant in the face of trouble, not even daring to breathe loudly.
Jiang Yiqing felt it was unnecessary to even glance at someone with this kind of personality.
She knew in her heart that she was in love with a man like Lu Yuan, who was cheerful, affectionate, and devoted.
In comparison, Hou Mingyu isn't even worthy of carrying Lu Yuan's shoes.
Before she could get around him, Hou Mingyu hurriedly blocked her way.
Jiang Yiqing, unable to bear it any longer, angrily retorted, "Hou Mingyu, are you sick in the head? Haven't I told you countless times that you're not my type! If you keep pestering me like this, I'll call the police and have you arrested!"
"Yiqing, listen to me!" Hou Mingyu pleaded impatiently. "Lu Yuan is definitely finished this time! He's selling substandard clothes, and he'll definitely lose everything. You have no future with him!"
"Pah!" Jiang Yiqing spat without hesitation, glaring at him with disgust. "It's just someone jealous of Lu Yuan's good business, deliberately trying to frame him! I'm wearing the new clothes he gave me, how come I haven't noticed anything wrong with them?"
As she spoke, she deliberately straightened her body, with a hint of showing off, so that Hou Mingyu could see clearly the new clothes she was wearing that were of excellent quality.
She has a great figure, and she deliberately mentioned that the clothes were a gift from Lu Yuan.
It could even be interpreted as Lu Yuan helping her put on these clothes, suggesting a close and intimate relationship between the two.
Hou Mingyu stared at the clothes, burning with jealousy, and retorted defiantly, "It's all over the internet..."
"You think you can just believe whatever you hear online?" Jiang Yiqing interrupted him coldly, then a hint of doubt flashed through her mind. She stared at him suspiciously, "Hou Mingyu, why are you so concerned about this? So many rumors suddenly popping up online targeting Yuanxian Wardrobe, could they be related to you?"
"Hehe, to be honest!" Hou Mingyu puffed out his chest smugly, as if he had grasped at some lifeline. "It was I who spoke up for justice and exposed Lu Yuan's conspiracy!"
He thought he was acting on behalf of Heaven, and believed that as long as he could suppress Lu Yuan in some way, Jiang Yiqing might think more highly of him.
However, the expected worship did not occur.
Jiang Yiqing looked at him with even more disgust, as if he were something filthy: "Hou Mingyu, you're disgusting."
"I..." Hou Mingyu stood there stunned, still wanting to explain that he had acted bravely and righteously.
Jiang Yiqing felt suffocated even if she stayed for just one more second. She turned away with a look of disgust, leaving him standing there, pounding his chest and stamping his feet in anger.
……
Finally, the long-awaited test results came out.
Although everyone had anticipated this, when the moment actually arrived, everyone's heart was still in their throat.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the screen clearly display "Fabric, workmanship, and hygiene are all up to standard".
The next step is to post notices to announce to the world that business is about to resume.
Of course, there was also a powerful blow: a formal lawsuit against the allergic woman for spreading rumors and slander.
The news spread quickly, and when the allergic woman realized the situation was turning against her, she panicked and immediately dialed Lin Na's number.
All of this was orchestrated by Linna.
She thought Lu Yuan would spend money to make things easier and avoid trouble, but she never expected that Lu Yuan would escalate the situation to an unmanageable point.
Now, those who bought clothes because of the "triple compensation" offer can't get a refund. It seems like they're not losing money, but in reality, it's making Yuanxian Wardrobe a fortune.
It was only after a while that everyone realized that if Lu Yuan hadn't been absolutely confident in his clothing, how could he have dared to promise triple compensation?
This is clearly using a gimmick that has no future to lure people into spending money like crazy!
But right now, the most troublesome person is the woman with allergies, because Lu Yuan is preparing to sue her.
Getting into a lawsuit is no joke.
Her voice trembled and she sobbed, "Ms. Lin, didn't you say there wouldn't be any trouble? You said they'd rather pay compensation than cause me any trouble, but now... Waaah, you have to help me!"
On the other end of the phone, Lin Na's voice was filled with extreme impatience: "What are you afraid of? Just insist that you had an allergic reaction because you wore their clothes! If the relevant authorities come to investigate, just say you were too panicked at the time and mistakenly thought that was the case!"
She paused, then added menacingly, "No matter what you say, you absolutely cannot mention my name! Otherwise, I guarantee you'll be in big trouble!"
"But..." The allergic woman wanted protection, but Lina's current attitude clearly indicated that she wanted to push her out as a scapegoat.
Although she had never met Lin Na, the fact that she could casually throw out tens of thousands of yuan meant she was no pushover.
If you offend this kind of person, the consequences could be worse than going to court.
"There are so many 'buts'! If you dare drag me into this, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
"Beep—" The phone was abruptly disconnected.
When the woman with the allergy tried to call back, the phone was switched off.
She was beyond tears and utterly despaired.
Her only thought was to escape, anywhere would do, just to lay low for a while.
No matter how powerful Yuanxian Wardrobe is, it's impossible for them to hunt her down to the ends of the earth.
Before she could even step out of her house, she saw a bread truck parked at the alley entrance, and several burly young men with menacing faces got out.
The woman with allergies realized something was wrong and turned to run away, but she was grabbed from both sides and stuffed into the car like a chick.
One of them coldly warned, "Don't shout or yell. Our Sister Ya wants to invite you for milk tea."
Soon, the woman with the allergy was taken to a milk tea shop.
The store was bustling with activity, and many elementary school students were playing around.
Seeing that it wasn't some desolate wilderness or a dark warehouse, the allergic woman's tense nerves relaxed slightly, thinking that at least her life wasn't in danger.
Gao Ya and Ye Yixian were sitting in a booth.
Seeing her enter, the woman with allergies quickly forced a smile that looked more like a grimace: "You...were looking for me?"
"Just checking to see if your allergy is better." Gao Ya's tone was indifferent, but his gaze swept across her face like a knife.
How could the woman with allergies not hear the threat in those words?
She stole a glance at the group of fierce-looking young men outside the shop, and her legs instantly went weak; she was completely intimidated.
With a tearful face and a trembling voice, she pleaded, "I really didn't mean to wrong you! It's just that it's my first time having an allergic reaction, and I panicked... I've affected your business, haven't I? I'm willing to pay compensation, how much do you want?"
Gao Ya rested her chin on her hand, staring coldly at her: "How much did she pay you?"
"Eighty thousand..." The allergic woman was terrified and blurted out.
As soon as she finished speaking, she realized she had let something slip and quickly covered her mouth, shaking her head frantically, "No! I don't know what you're talking about!"
"Heh." Gao Ya adjusted her posture and let out a chilling laugh. "Whether you know or not is irrelevant. Eighty thousand, hand it over. Sign an agreement, and we'll consider this a private settlement."
"Ah... settle it privately..." The allergic woman's face was full of terror.
"What, you're not willing to settle this privately?" Gao Ya pursed her lips, her tone as casual as if she were discussing the weather. "Fine, then we don't mind going through legal procedures. It might be a bit troublesome for all parties to gather evidence, but finding out the truth is only a matter of time. We can also get more compensation, at least 300,000."
"Three hundred thousand?!"
The woman with the allergy let out a heart-wrenching wail.
She had never seen so much money in her life. Three hundred thousand in compensation was simply going to kill her!
"So, do you choose to settle this privately or publicly?" Gao Ya asked slowly and deliberately.
"Settle it privately! I'll settle it privately!" The allergic woman nodded frantically, afraid that if she hesitated even a second longer, the other party would change their mind.
The matter was resolved so easily.
Stepping out of the milk tea shop, Gao Ya and Ye Yixian exchanged a smile. They both knew that Lu Yuan's schemes were far superior; he not only cleared his name but also easily subdued the rumor-mongers, pocketing 80,000 yuan for nothing.