บท 1108: Chapter 78: Drain the Firewood from Under the Pot! Flip the Table Over_4

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His children had all settled down, and his spouse had passed away a few years prior; running a small stall was merely a way to pass his idle time, and it also meant there would be people to chat with and while away the hours.

At that moment, several burly men who worked as manual laborers in the merchant house were sitting in the shade, sipping tea and resting their legs, while chatting in a sporadic and relaxed manner. Old Liu was all ears on the side, listening with great interest.

"Have you heard? A few days ago, the Li family from the south of the city was also audited. A lot of their properties and shops were thrown into chaos. This time the Li family is really in bad luck. If they can't pay the supplementary taxes, they might have to pawn their properties to cover the shortfall," said Strong Man Number One, sighing with emotion.