Shopkeeper Cui did indeed help them block some issues, but also made it clear that they would want to plant lotuses and even become the agent for selling lotuses up north.
This cunning old Cui is truly someone who won't rise early without the prospect of profit. Qian Yixiu internally cursed nonstop.
However, there was no other choice. If they must offer benefits and rely on someone, the best choice was still Shopkeeper Cui. He had strong backing and wasn't too greedy.
