Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Meng Li entered, looking uneasy. "They're back..."
The two exchanged a glance and quickly went downstairs.
In the hall, several uniformed officers were scattered about, looking around. At the sight of the two descending the stairs, a plump man in the center asked, "Who's in charge here?"
Xu Xiaoya stepped forward. "I'm the manager."
The plump man gave her a sideways glance. "Bring out this quarter's account books for a look."
Xu Xiaoya spoke politely, "We've paid our taxes. All procedures have been properly followed."
The plump man glared at her. "We want to see all the account books since you opened..."
"Not just for this year?"
"Bring out everything from the first day you opened..."
Xu Xiaoya held her temper. "You've already checked the previous ones..."
"Enough talk! Bring out what we asked for, or risk being charged with obstructing public duties..."
