Exile at the start? Milkball filming, hoarding billions of resources

Hua Zhuyue took the money and opened a grain shop in Guanyang.

As soon as the grain store opened, it was surrounded by people who rushed forward to buy grain.

Shen Zhaoning and his group carried grain all night, and sold it all in one day.

At the same time, a steady stream of people continued to flock to the area.

In the end, it was only after Qin Suliang produced weapons that the people allowed them to leave.

Shen Zhaoning was so exhausted that she collapsed on the bed, not wanting to move at all.

Hua Zhuyue, along with Zhu Jingxian and Shen Yu, were counting money and doing accounts on the side.

Zhu Jingxian counted the copper coins and murmured to herself.

"In just one day, we sold over a thousand taels..."

"So much grain, and it's all sold out so quickly. At this rate, even ten times more wouldn't be enough."

Hua Zhuyue shook her head.

"No, if the people in the city find that we can't sell all our grain, they won't panic, and then nobody will buy our grain."

As Hua Zhuyue had predicted, the number of people buying grain gradually decreased over the next few days.

Some grain merchants were unhappy.

"Damn it! Our grain was selling perfectly well, where did this idiot come from!"

"Originally, we could sell our grain at a high price outside of northern Xinjiang, but after what they did, everyone knows that grain is cheap in northern Xinjiang, so no one is buying it anymore."

"The grain I sold before wasn't of good quality, but it was very expensive. There was a grain shortage before, so people had to buy it even if they didn't want to, and they would kowtow to thank me afterward! Now, not only can I not sell my grain, but they also call me a profiteer and throw manure at my doorstep!"

"The newcomers don't know the rules; we need to teach them!"

"You're right, we need to teach them some manners."

A group of merchants arrived at the grain shop and surrounded it.

"Newcomer, have you paid your respects to the local authorities before coming to Guanyang to do business?"

Hua Zhuyue looked at the merchants, feigning ignorance.

"We're here to do business, isn't it enough to just get approval from the authorities? Do we need the Buddha's approval?"

A merchant impatiently kicked open the door of the grain shop.

"Stop playing dumb. What I mean is, did you get approval from the Chamber of Commerce to do business here?"

"That's right. If you're doing business without the Chamber of Commerce's approval, that's against the rules!"

Despite the difficulties posed by the crowd, Hua Zhuyue remained fearless, her face hardening with a fierce expression.

"All I know is that I run a business with all the necessary permits and licenses, and I have all the permits the government requires."

"The law doesn't say I'm breaking the rules. How can a small chamber of commerce have more power than the government?"

The group exchanged disapproving glances.

"Stop talking nonsense and come with us to the Chamber of Commerce, or we'll smash up your shop!"

As the merchants talked, they rushed into the store, intending to smash it up.

Qin Su didn't even take out her weapon; she easily kicked them away.

Shen Zhaoning hid behind the cabinet and whistled.

"Something's wrong! There's trouble!"

The Zhou clan members surged out, carrying all sorts of weapons, glaring fiercely at the merchants.

Cheng Hu then lifted the leader high and slammed him hard to the ground.

"I've killed people and seen blood. If you dare to cause trouble again, I'll kill you all."

Cheng Hu's fierce gaze sent chills down the spines of the merchants.

They helped their companion up from the ground, their expressions showing signs of retreat, but their words remained defiant.

"Alright, alright, we came here today hoping to resolve this amicably, but it seems you don't want to make money peacefully. In that case, don't blame us for being impolite."

"You want to outnumber us? I refuse to believe that we outnumber you!"

After the merchants left, everyone cheered.

Xiaoman, with her little belly sticking out, proudly shouted at them.

"A bunch of cowards and big talkers, you couldn't beat us even if you came a hundred times."

Hua Zhuyue's face did not show a smile.

"Ever since I decided to open a grain store, I knew this day would come, and it has finally arrived."

Hua Zhuyue turned to look at Shen Yu, and seeing his grave expression, asked softly.

What do you think?

Shen Yu put on a stern face and spoke in a deep voice.

"As the saying goes, cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents. We are selling grain at normal prices, which has affected their interests. They will definitely not let us off the hook. This matter will not end so easily."

Hua Zhuyue nodded in satisfaction.

"Indeed, this matter will not end so easily. I'm afraid we cannot quell this disaster with our own abilities alone."

Shen Zhaoning glanced at the smile on Hua Zhuyue's face and gently rolled her round eyes.

"But Grandmother's smile didn't look like she was about to suffer any misfortune; it was as if she had encountered some great good fortune."

Hua Zhuyue reached out and gently tapped Shen Zhaoning's little nose.

"You're just so smart."

"It's time to go see your uncle."

Shen Zhaoning tilted her head.

"uncle?"

Do we have such a thing?

Hua Zhuyue laughed out loud.

"My uncle is a scoundrel..."

Realizing she had misspoke, Hua Zhuyue shook her head helplessly and hurriedly explained.

"What I mean is, you can't call your uncle a thing."

Shen Zhaoning looked at Shen Yu blankly.

Shen Yu also looked bewildered.

"Brother, do we have an uncle? Why have I never heard Mother mention him?"

Not to mention Shen Zhaoning, even Qin Su and Zhu Jingxian didn't know they had an uncle.

Qin Su spoke in surprise.

"Isn't your sister-in-law an orphan?"

Hua Zhuyue's eyes became wistful.

"Of course not. Not only is she not an orphan, but her father and brothers are also very prominent."

"Her father was Su Yuanqiao, the general guarding the northern frontier."

Shen Zhaoning pricked up her ears and widened her eyes.

"Doesn't that mean our uncle is Prefect Su Shaoqing?"

Hua Zhuyue nodded.

"It's him."

"Back then, your maternal grandfather, Su Yuanqiao, was disliked by His Majesty because he was clumsy with words and said the wrong thing. He was left to guard the northern frontier."

"Your maternal grandmother couldn't bear to see your mother suffer in such a harsh and cold place as the northern frontier, so she entrusted your mother to your grandfather's care and also chose a better family for her to marry into. Somehow, your mother and your father fell in love."

"When I heard the news, I was quite shocked. But I thought that the two families had a good relationship, and now that they were becoming friends, it was a great thing. So I excitedly sent someone to the northern frontier to deliver the news."

"Unexpectedly, your maternal grandfather was furious. He felt that he had entrusted his daughter to us because he trusted us, and now this had happened. It was simply a betrayal of his trust."

Hua Zhuyue sighed.

"Originally, it should have been a marriage between close relatives, but unexpectedly, it turned into a feud. At that time, your maternal grandfather wanted to take your mother away, but your mother refused to leave no matter what."

"In a fit of anger, your maternal grandfather declared that he would never acknowledge this daughter, and the two families have had no contact since then."