752 Swindling People
At this moment, someone suddenly fainted and fell in the middle of the inn.
This inn had only been open for a short while, and now there were already people having accidents here! Wouldnât this lead to less business for him?
He felt bitter.
As Sikong Wuyuan was thinking, Jiang Ming suddenly walked in and stared at Sikong Wuyuan.
His footsteps were urgent as he said to Sikong Wuyuan, âMr. Sikong, I need you to help me with something.â
Sikong Wuyuanâs eyes were filled with confusion, but since the person who was asking was Ning Caichen, he had no choice but to accept the request. He immediately nodded.
âNing Caichen, what is it?â
Hearing Sikong Wuyuanâs words, Jiang Mingâs heart was filled with warmth.
He coughed and said to Sikong Wuyuan, âI need help swindling people.â
âSwindling people?â
Sikong Wuyuanâs eyes were filled with curiosity. Then, he took a step back and a pile of tools appeared in his hands. There were countless fortune-telling items among them.
Seeing this, Jiang Ming was a little stunned.
Then, he looked at Sikong Wuyuan and said in disbelief, âYou used to swindle people? At which temple?â
Sikong Wuyuan shook his head. âNo, no, no! These are tools left behind by my senior. However, his ⦠career interested me. Thatâs why I wanted to keep his tools.â
âYouâre acting like a mischievous child. If Zuqing Yiyi knew you were like this, she would be shocked.â
Jiang Ming teased Sikong Wuyuan.
Sikong Wuyuan did not think much of it. He patted his chest and said, âActually, she had already discovered my true colors. She just didnât say anything. Besides, as a disciple, she should be hiding her skills. If she exposed me, I wouldnât teach her any skills. Who would be willing to teach a disciple who disrespected them?â
âI get it. No wonder youâre so unruffled. It turns out that Zuqing Yiyi is a smart woman.â
Jiang Ming continued to tease Sikong Wuyuan.
Sikong Wuyuan did not say anything more about these things. Instead, he continued the topic of swindling people.
âThe person we want to swindle is Madam Zhenguo of Fengyu.â
âWhat?â
Sikong Wuyuanâs eyes widened.
Seeing Sikong Wuyuanâs expression, Jiang Ming thought that he was a little scared. He immediately said, âSikong Wuyuan, if youâre afraid, then forget it. Iâll leave first.â
Sikong Wuyuanâs eyes lit up as he quickly said, âNo! Iâm fine! Letâs do it!â
âHm?â
Jiang Ming did not understand why Sikong Wuyuanâs attitude suddenly changed.
Didnât Sikong Wuyuan look like he was in a difficult position? Why did he suddenly agree?
Sikong Wuyuan was extremely enthusiastic. He put away all the tools in his hands, then looked at Jiang Mingâs clothes and shook his head. âNo, your clothes are not suitable. They donât look like the clothes of a commoner at all.â
Hearing Sikong Wuyuanâs reasonable words, Jiang Ming felt that he could not understand Sikong Wuyuan anymore. He asked carefully,
âSikong Wuyuan, why have you become so proactive? Isnât Madam Zhenguo not someone who could be easily deceived?â
âExactly! Thatâs why we have to be prepared.â Sikong Wuyuan smiled happily. âI hate Madam Zhenguo the most. Sheâs always arrogant and despotic. I really canât stand her. Every day, she has to distribute porridge on a nearby street. We can pretend to go and get some porridge. At that time, we can take advantage of the situation to take down Madam Zhenguo.â
Sikong Wuyuanâs plan was perfect. Jiang Ming looked at Sikong Wuyuan and seemed to have understood something. He stared at him. âDo you have a bone to pick with her?â
Hearing this, Sikong Wuyuan felt a little awkward. Then, his expression turned ugly as if he had recalled some bad memories.
âWhatâs wrong with you?â
Jiang Ming noticed that Sikong Wuyuan was not in a good mood.
Sikong Wuyuan coughed and said in a secretive manner, âIâm fine. You donât have to care about my relationship with Madam Zhenguo. In short, you only need to know that Madam Zhenguo is not a good person.â
âWe have to swindle that gold bracelet out of her hands.â
Jiang Ming simply changed the topic and muttered to himself.
âHow precious is that bracelet? Why do you need to resort to thievery?â
Sikong Wuyuan looked at Jiang Ming curiously.
He vaguely remembered that Madam Zhenguo dressed rather plainly.
What valuables could Madam Zhenguo have?
âI need her gold bracelet to activate something. However, this gold bracelet has been passed down to Madam Zhenguo, so itâs very expensive. Madam Zhenguo will definitely not be willing to let us take it away.â
Sikong Wuyuan seemed to have understood something. He waved his hand at Jiang Ming, and they immediately changed their clothes into the type of clothing that fortune-tellers should wear.
Sikong Wuyuan looked at Jiang Mingâs outfit carefully and sighed. âLord Ning Caichen, you look handsome no matter what you wear. Iâm so envious.â
Jiang Ming laughed. âMr. Sikong, you were also very handsome when you were young. Donât think that way.â
Sikong Wuyuan felt very gratified hearing this. He patted Jiang Mingâs shoulder and then looked at him. âI think we look sort of like fortune-tellers now.â
âBut does Madam Zhenguo really believe in fortune-telling? I donât think Iâve seen her go to any places of worship or seek help from fortune-tellers.â
Jiang Ming suddenly became worried.
He did not want to end up wasting his efforts.
At this moment, Liang Sisi walked in. When she saw the two of them dressed up, she could not help but laugh. âWhy are you guys dressed up like this? Even if you wanted to deceive Madam Zhenguo, you shouldnât dress up like this, right?â
Jiang Ming coughed. âThis was done on purpose. Donât take it easy. Madam Zhenguo is not easy to fool.â
âLet me dress up too!â