The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer-Chapter 1473 - 1557: Third Master Arrives

Chapter 1473: Chapter 1557: Third Master Arrives
Inside the private room, Qinghe remained as calmly composed as usual.
Ah Lian took out the silver needles to test Qinghe’s food for poison. After confirming there was no issue with the dishes, Qinghe began to eat.
The master and servant noticed nothing amiss.
The poison that Dong Huiying personally administered could not be detected by a mere silver needle.
At the same time.
A strong horse, a person clad in red.
Shujun, who was far behind, finally caught up.
Dust covered his handsome features, and even the color of his bright red clothes had dulled significantly. He came bearing the full brunt of the wind and sand, his eyes bloodshot with deep shadows beneath them.
Since his wife was kidnapped, he hadn’t had a good night’s sleep or a decent meal and was constantly on edge.
Entering the city, he rode straight to a store.
Shujun was overwhelmed, having a large business empire like the Huizi Store spread almost throughout Dayuan. Although its development had slowed a bit in the past six months, even if Shujun didn’t personally involve himself in every matter, due to his talent in employing people and meticulous plans, the Huizi Store could still function without him.
Each major city had a Substore Owner. As the Owner, Third Master Liang seldom came to inspect. The daily management of the city’s shops was handled by these Substore Owners. Under these Substore Owners were establishments carrying the Huizi Store brand on their plaques, like the Food As Heaven restaurant chains, cloth stores, pharmacies, inns, and escort agencies covering all aspects of life.
The Substore Owner in this city was ostensibly the shopkeeper of a pawnshop.
Shujun entered the pawnshop and presented his Token. "Is Master of Branched Wang here?"
The shop’s assistant immediately straightened, and without questioning Shujun’s identity further, recognized the Token engraved with a blood phoenix, especially since the young master wore bright red.
The assistant had heard the Master of Branched Wang mention before that the man behind the Huizi Store, with the surname Liang and known as Third Master, was a remarkable person. Once an actor, he ventured into commerce. Known for his keen insight into people and astonishing business acumen, the growth of the Huizi Store over the years was evident to all. Though not yet surpassing the century-old traditional families, it was only a matter of time before it would; merely a question of time remained.
"Please come in quickly. The Shopkeeper is inside having his meal; he will be delighted to see you!"
The assistant hurriedly led Shujun to the back courtyard of the pawnshop calling out loudly, "Brother Wang, come quickly! We have a distinguished guest!"
Shujun was indeed a man who didn’t value gender over ability but looked at competence alone. Clear waters have no fish; his only requirement for his Substore Owners was basic loyalty, with competence high enough to be outstanding.
Weaklings would step down, and the capable would rise. Many talented men, previously overlooked due to their male status, flocked to Third Master Liang. Now, the Substore Owners across Dayuan were evenly split between men and women, young and old, making it quite unique. He provided numerous job opportunities to men who were otherwise low-status and discriminated against due to their gender.
The Master of Branched Wang was one such example, as was the Liu-named Substore Owner in the neighboring Nanling City, both being men.
Master of Branched Wang was sipping soup when he heard the assistant’s loud calls outside. Wiping his mouth leisurely, he stood and walked out.
However, upon seeing the person in red at the door, Master of Branched Wang’s pupils contracted: "Third Master!?" How come you’re here!? He didn’t voice this question, but inside, he was quite taken aback.