The dozen or so people stood up, and their attention was unconsciously drawn back to Su Mo.

“Okay, let’s go. We don’t need to go for lunch. We’ll just follow the Lane’s group later.”

He turned and whispered a few words to Huang Xiaojuan, then instructed Oreo to guard her closely.

Led by the dozen or so people, the group headed straight for the Lane in a grand procession.

Before long, after passing through several streets, Zizai Liang Lane, where a large crowd had already gathered, came into view.

“Quiet down, everyone. Change your clothes and take the tools that have been distributed to you.”

“Caution: do not press the red switch, or you will be solely responsible for all consequences!”

When they were still more than a hundred meters away, Zhang Bowen’s voice reached them in snatches.

He was holding a megaphone, dressed in a bright red scholar’s robe, and standing on a high platform at the entrance of the Lane, looking just like someone performing in a play or variety show.

But it was clear that the workers were not at all dissatisfied with the brand-new energy stone sickles.

When they discovered that their own side also had magical energy tools, they were extremely curious, each secretly gesturing and trying to feel the difference between these tools and those of Qiankun Grain Store.

It wasn’t until Su Mo and the others had come within about ten meters from behind that anyone noticed them.

“Hey, Teacher, you’ve finally arrived!”

Standing on the platform, Zhang Bowen saw Su Mo behind the crowd and waved excitedly.

Now that he was the shopkeeper’s teacher, the workers didn’t dare be negligent and made way for Su Mo.

“Oh, who is this?”

Stepping forward, next to Zhang Bowen, was a middle-aged man in a black robe.

Su Mo glanced at him briefly and could tell that this man’s temperament was clearly different from that of ordinary people. His eyes flashed with a sharp light as he looked Su Mo up and down.

“This is my dad. He accidentally bumped his head and had to rest in bed for a while. When he heard that we were going to the Summer Harvest warm-up meeting, he couldn’t stay still and insisted on going with us!”

“Oh? It’s Old Master Zhang?”

Su Mo raised his eyebrows, and his eyes brightened slightly.

Before arriving, he had learned that the old manager of Zizai Liang Lane was named Zhang Da, and that he had been in charge of the place since it was established.

But the day before Su Mo’s arrival, Zhang Da had accidentally fallen and hit his head, which was why his daughter, Zhang Min, had taken over the responsibility.

Considering that he might one day use his technology to take over the Lane, Su Mo had been looking for an opportunity to contact Zhang Da in advance.

But the man was recovering from his injury, and Su Mo had never found a chance to meet him.

Now, under these circumstances, they were meeting for the first time.

“You must be Teacher Su. I’ve heard Bowen mention you a lot at night. Now that I see you, you really are a handsome and talented man!”

“This old man is really useless now. Seeing young people like you, I should have retired long ago!”

Having been a seasoned veteran of the business world for decades, Zhang Da couldn’t help but relax a bit after noticing Su Mo’s friendly attitude.

He first jokingly gestured that his old legs still couldn’t work, then had Zhang Bowen push him, and the three of them entered the inner hall together.

“Teacher Su is here!” Zhang Da’s wife, Ju Yunxiang, had been waiting there for a while. When she saw the three of them come in, she greeted them warmly.

Then, after everyone was seated, she carefully closed the door and turned on the overhead light.

Surrounded by three people in such a solemn manner, Su Mo was seeing such a scene for the first time.

But before Su Mo could speak, the game that had been playing dead suddenly jumped out and brought several new messages that stunned him.

[Record]: It has been detected that Zhang Da, the legal representative of “Zizai Liang Lane” in Tian Yuan Territory, has gifted you 10% of the Lane’s shares. Do you wish to accept?

[Record]: According to the wishes of the legal representative Zhang Da, by holding these shares you will receive the following rights:

Fifteen percent fixed income from the Lane; decision-making advice on the development of Zizai Liang Lane; usage rights for amounts below 500,000 trade points;

[Record]: Receiving these shares will not affect your existing status. However, please note that when your shareholding exceeds 51%, your original status will automatically be converted to that of a legal representative of “Zizai Liang Lane.”

“Old Master Zhang, what’s this?”

Having suddenly obtained what he wanted, Su Mo was still somewhat dazed and did not react at once.

Seeing his stunned expression, Zhang Da stroked his chin with great satisfaction:

“Teacher Su, your contributions to Zizai Liang Lane are evident to all. It’s no exaggeration to say that you saved the Lane.”

“I’ve asked Bowen, and you’ve just entered our territory, right? Don’t worry. As long as you’re willing, Zizai Liang Lane will be your new home. We’ll share the good times and the bad!”

“This ten percent stake may not be much, but it’s a token of my appreciation, so please accept it!”

Su Mo came to his senses only after hearing Zhang Da’s explanation.

Before, he had always thought of making the tools and earning money first, and only then making the request to take over.

Now, with the tools in hand, the Lane was practically guaranteed a successful Summer Harvest and had the resources to compete with Qiankun Grain Store.

Zhang Bowen lacked a sense of crisis, but Zhang Da, a seasoned veteran, certainly understood this.

He was afraid.

“Afraid I’ll turn around and go to Qiankun Grain Store?”

Realizing he had become a hot commodity, Su Mo chuckled to himself, and his expression softened.

“Alright, then I won’t stand on ceremony!”

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