Chapter 79 Don’t blame me for taking advantage of you
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Zhou Peirong raised his eyebrows and instantly put on a troubled expression.
The reason why he was able to assume this posture was naturally not because he didn't want to sell paper to these scribes.
In fact, the embarrassed expression on his face was all for these scribes to see.
And the purpose of his doing this was naturally to deal with Lin Wentai and his gang.
During this period, Lin Wentai and Lin Yuan used their connections and influence to create a lot of negative information for Zhou Peirong.
So much so that now, when many scribes mention Zhou Peirong, they want to spit a few mouthfuls of saliva immediately.
He, Zhou Peirong, is not someone who will hold back his anger after suffering a loss.
People are bullying him so much. If he doesn't do something, how can he live up to his status as a time traveler?
And if you want to counter Lin Wentai and others and restore your image in the minds of the scribes, you must start with the literati.
Originally, Zhou Peirong didn’t know how to start.
But the demands of these scribes in front of him provided Zhou Peirong with a clear idea.
"If you want to use the scribes to ruin my reputation, Zhou Peirong, then I must treat them in the same way as they are treated!"
"I want you, Lin Wentai, to be ruined in the literary circle!"
Taking a deep breath, Zhou Peirong instantly became possessed by drama and started his performance.
"Everyone, it's not that I, Zhou Peirong, don't want to sell the paper to you, I'm really powerless!"
"You also know that I just refused Master Lin's offer to be a disciple, and Master Lin started to have people target me."
"It's okay for him to attack me in the scribes circle! The most egregious thing is that he also found someone to start attacking my business."
"If it weren't for Miss Jin Yueru's help, my business would have been destroyed by Master Lin!"
I have to say that Zhou Peirong's lying and acting skills are really top-notch.
After performing this routine, he didn't reveal any flaws.
After hearing what he said, the scribes were immediately filled with indignation.
"That damn old man Lin Wentai is too much!"
Scribe Mai spoke first, with an expression of indignation written all over his face.
"I happened to be present that day and witnessed the entire incident."
"I can prove that that incident was not Boss Zhou's fault at all!"
"Yes, that incident was indeed not Boss Zhou's fault!"
"I remember that Boss Zhou didn't say anything outrageous at that time."
"That's right, Lin Wentai was so angry at that time that he had to act like he was a veteran, and that's what happened next!"
Several other scribes also nodded and echoed.
Soon, Zhou Peirong's image as a victim was firmly established.
But Zhou Peirong felt that this alone was not enough.
He had to do something more to solidify his personality, and at the same time step on Lin Wentai.
"Everyone, everyone!"
Zhou Peirong waved his hand, interrupting the discussion of the scribes, and spoke again in a low voice.
"No matter who is right or wrong in this matter, it is true that I bumped into Master Lin."
"Master Lin punished me. This is the punishment I deserve."
"Now, I just hope that Master Lin can be noble and stop targeting my business."
"Otherwise, I will not be able to produce this paper that can benefit the majority of readers!"
After Zhou Peirong said these words, the scribes present immediately became even more angry.
People like them have a very urgent need for paper!
Especially the linen scribe.
He has seen people writing on paper, and he has also tried to experience it himself.
Now, he has completely fallen in love with the smooth feeling of writing on paper.
It was for this reason that he summoned so many scribes to order a batch of paper from Zhou Peirong.
But now, Zhou Peirong told them that because Lin Wentai was causing trouble, he might not be able to continue producing paper.
This result is absolutely unacceptable to them!
"Don't worry, Boss Zhou!"
"This matter will be taken care of by us!"
"We promise to give you a satisfactory answer!"
The sackcloth scribe swore an oath and made a guarantee to Zhou Peirong.
Immediately afterwards, he would leave with all the scribes here.
"Wait a minute!"
Seeing this, Zhou Peirong hurriedly spoke and stopped the scribe Mai and others.
"Boss Zhou, if you have any other requests, feel free to put them forward!"
"I, Shen Wanlin, still have some energy!"
"I can handle most of the things in Liming County for you!"
The linen scribe turned around and gave Zhou Peirong a questioning look.
"Brother is willing to help me. I am already satisfied. How can I ask for anything else?"
"I stopped you all because I wanted to give you some gifts!"
As Zhou Peirong spoke, he winked at the waiter beside him.
"Go, take some of the papers I have collected here and give them to my brothers as a token of my gratitude!"
"Okay, just wait!"
The waiter agreed and hurried down.
After a moment, the clerk cautiously came back holding some papers.
It's just that his cautious look is a bit exaggerated no matter how you look at it.
But unfortunately, the scribes' attention was all attracted by the paper in the clerk's hand.
They were completely unaware of the guy's poor acting skills.
"Boss Zhou, do you really plan to give us all these papers?"
Shen Wanlin stared at the papers closely, even his voice trembled a little when he spoke.
"That's natural!"
Zhou Peirong nodded simply.
"I originally planned to save these papers for my own use."
"But since you want it, brother, what's the problem if I just give it to you?"
"You have already promised to help me. If I can't bear to give up even this little thing, wouldn't it be too stingy?"
in addition……
Zhou Peirong hesitated again and again, then gritted his teeth and changed into a firm tone.
"In the future, if brothers still need paper, you can just tell me."
"I, Zhou Peirong, will definitely do my best to help you brothers produce paper!"
“Boss Zhou is awesome!”
Shen Wanlin looked moved and gave Zhou Peirong a thumbs-up gesture.
Other scribes also spoke out one after another and continued to praise Zhou Peirong.
Naturally, Zhou Peirong accepted all the compliments from these people.
Everyone chatted for a while, and then Shen Wanlin left the restaurant with a group of scribes.
Standing by the window on the second floor of the restaurant, watching Shen Wanlin and others drifting away, Zhou Peirong's expression returned to indifference again.
"Brother Shen, don't blame me for taking advantage of you."
"Now if I want to launch a counterattack against Lin Wentai and others, I can only use this method."
"But don't worry! What I owe you today will be repaid tenfold in the future!"