When the bald man shouted, the curious neighbors who had been interested in this new medicine shop all gathered around.
Seeing the crowd grow, the bald man became even more enthusiastic. He gesticulated and said, "You all better remember this shop, this young guy here. He claims he's some 'Divine Doctor', but when I came for a cold, he tried to swindle me. He wanted two thousand for medicine and threatened to hit me if I didn't pay."
The bald man's lackeys, seeing their boss putting on a show, echoed in agreement.
"Yeah, we all heard it clear as day, this crooked shop is extorting people!"
The neighbors listened to Mr. Zhang and the others who spoke with such conviction that some started to believe them.
Bai Kemeng was furious, her fists tightly clenched, as she rebuked, "How can you distort the truth like this? If anyone believes him, he's just here to cause trouble."
Bai Kemeng alone could not outshout the seven or eight people brought by Zhang Gang.