Accountant Ding felt a bit regretful about Accountant Xu being dismissed. Accountant Xu had taken good care of him. Therefore, he harbored a small thought of saying a few good words on behalf of Accountant Xu in front of the owner.
A few days ago, he ran into Accountant Xu and treated him to a meal. The latter was truly down and out, unable even to afford rice and flour soon.
His wife was in poor health and often needed medicine, which had drained their family's resources. After leaving Juxiang Building, no one was willing to hire Accountant Xu.
Rumors had already spread throughout the prefecture, and all the shopkeepers knew that Accountant Xu had been dismissed by Juxiang Building.
Being dismissed must mean he committed an error, and dealing with account books and silver coins, who could trust Accountant Xu when he was kicked out like that?
