"I want my deposit back. Why can't I get it? Your paper mill's products are inferior to Jiaxiang Paper Mill's. You lack in skill and should admit defeat!"
"Exactly, now that they hold the emperor's favor, scholars all order products from Jiaxiang Paper Mill. We can't sell any of your paper, don't ruin us!"
Asi the shop assistant was indignant, straining his neck, "Deposits are non-refundable, it's the industry rule. Our young madame is merciful and has allowed you to take away paper equivalent to your deposit. How can you be so ungrateful?"
"Return our deposit!"
"Return the deposit!"
...
Zhan Xi, alarmed by the commotion, ran out all sweaty, his voice calm, "Gentlemen, our paper mill is about to release a new...."
"Manager Zhan..." Su Luo, seeing him about to disclose unsuitable information, promptly spoke up.
Looking up and seeing Su Luo, Zhan Xi stopped short of revealing anything further.
Someone shouted, "She's the proprietress! Let's talk to her!"
