usatvline Chapter 474 Study Accident
Chapter 474 Study Accident
Chapter 474 The Study Incident
"Auntie, what's on the second floor?" Xu Xu had already explored the entire first floor with Xiao Siyue's guidance.
"There are some private rooms on the second floor. Xuxu, would you like to go up and take a look?"
"Yes, Xuxu wants to go see it." The little guy nodded immediately. As for Ranran, she had already been taken to a private room to rest by Xi Ningzhi. The two of them were already too tired to walk any further.
"Okay, let's go upstairs then." The two went upstairs for a walk, and as soon as they came downstairs, they heard a commotion on the first floor, wondering what had happened.
"Auntie, what happened?" little Xu Xu asked curiously.
"Auntie doesn't know either, let's go and see together." Xiao Siyue frowned. This is a study. When Xiao Siyue first opened the shop, she told the shop assistants that the study was for people to read books and that it must be kept quiet. What's going on now?
Xiao Siyue held Xu Xu's little hand and walked quickly to the source of the sound, at the entrance of the study.
A crowd has gathered there, all watching the spectacle.
"What's wrong with you, buddy?" A young man dressed as a scholar pointed angrily at one of the shop's employees.
His voice was filled with indignation and dissatisfaction. "Why can't people come in? Didn't you say before that anyone could go to the study to read books? Were all those words false?"
"Yeah, what kind of work are you doing? Does your boss know how rude you are?" Some of the onlookers chimed in, unable to bear it any longer.
Even when faced with the accusations of the crowd, the waiter remained arrogant: "If you don't want to come in, then leave. This is Songyue Bookstore, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can come in." As he spoke, the waiter glanced disdainfully at a man dressed in somewhat shabby clothes.
Xiao Siyue's gaze followed, and she saw a thin, bony man wearing faded clothes, standing somewhat awkwardly in the center of the crowd.
"You snobbish jerk! I thought Songyue Study was kind and benevolent, but it turns out you're just a snob. Everyone, get out of here and never come back again!" The man who spoke earlier was so angry that his hands were trembling.
"Hmph, you think you can just walk in like that? Do you really think I'm afraid of you? Our Songyue Bookstore never needs one or two customers like you." The waiter sneered, completely ignoring the man's words.
"you you……"
"Hurry up and leave, or I'll kick you out." The waiter said, trying to shoo people away.
"Thank you for speaking up for me, young master. However, please do not continue, lest you be turned away by the study. That would be a great loss!" The somewhat flustered man, his face slightly flushed, mustered his courage and stopped the man who was about to defend her, earnestly advising him.
You see, Songyue Study is now renowned far and wide, and its high quality is known to all. Moreover, they are all students of the same year. Others can come here to study, but they are being turned away. Doesn't that mean they are inferior to others? More importantly, he really doesn't want to see this kind-hearted fellow jeopardize his future by standing up for him.
He observed the situation from the sidelines with a detached eye, and naturally noticed some clues. The man who spoke up for him didn't seem to be much better off than he was. To have the opportunity to participate in this imperial examination must have required unimaginable effort. Wouldn't it be a great pity if this man failed because of him?
"Aren't you leaving yet? Are you waiting for us to kick you out? Our shop is closed for business." The shop assistant urged impatiently.
"Hmph!" The man's face darkened. He had been hesitating about leaving, but when he heard the waiter's insulting words again, his anger flared instantly. He felt utterly humiliated, as if he had been slapped in the face in public.
The man whirled around, glaring at his waiter with eyes full of anger and dissatisfaction. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he ultimately held back.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then angrily flicked his sleeve and turned to leave quickly. All the goodwill he once felt towards Songyue Study, which everyone had praised, vanished. He began to doubt the sincerity of the praise he had heard; perhaps it was all just a facade.
"We should have left long ago. What kind of place is Songyue Study? It's not a place for poor bastards like you." The shopkeeper muttered smugly as he watched the people leave.
"Wait!" Xiao Siyue suddenly shouted, her voice filled with anger and shock. Her eyes were already bloodshot with rage, as if they could breathe fire.
She simply couldn't believe that her shop had such arrogant and unruly employees. These people not only showed no respect for customers, but could also severely damage the reputation of Songyue Bookstore.
Xiao Siyue grew angrier the more she thought about it. If she hadn't happened to come to the store today, she probably would never have discovered this problem. And once Songyue Bookstore's reputation was completely ruined, it would be too late to salvage it.
"Please wait a moment, you two."
The man, who had already taken two steps, stopped when he heard the voice. He turned around and saw a beautiful woman dressed in expensive clothes. He was puzzled, wondering why this noblewoman had stopped them.
"What brings you here, Miss?" Both men were scholars, and although they were surprised, they quickly realized what was going on and clasped their hands in greeting to Xiao Siyue.
"Gentlemen, please wait a moment. Today's events were the fault of Songyue Study, causing you both to suffer such humiliation. I will certainly give you justice. Please wait a moment." Xiao Siyue suppressed her anger and bowed apologetically to the two men.
The two were flattered that such a noble lady, who clearly came from a wealthy and powerful family, would bow to them. They immediately returned the greeting, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss, but this matter has nothing to do with you. Let's not cause you any trouble."
The man was furious when he saw that someone dared to stand up for them.
Even with his arrogance, he could tell that this woman was no ordinary person, so he didn't dare treat Xiao Siyue the same way he treated the other two.
“Miss, this matter concerns Songyue Study. Please do not interfere.”
Xiao Siyue suddenly turned her head, her eyes fixed on the waiter like a hawk's, her gaze icy and seemingly able to pierce through one's soul. The waiter felt a chill run down his spine from her glare, and a shiver ran through him.
Xiao Siyue's voice was cold and deep, yet carried an undeniable authority: "I will not only take charge of Songyue Study, but I will see this through to the end! Where is your manager? Call him out here immediately!" Her words were like a cold wind, sending chills down one's spine.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Xiao Siyue. Some people felt that Xiao Siyue looked familiar, and after carefully examining her for a while, they exclaimed, "It's Princess Zhaoning! This is Princess Zhaoning!"