Chapter 617 - Bumped into Someone (1/2)

Chapter 617: b.u.mped into Someone

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When s.h.i.+ Qing saw the heaps of fabric that the two bought, she was wide-eyed and tongue-tied. “Brother Zhai, when a woman spends money to shop, there’s no rationality to speak of. Qiao Nan doesn’t have, but don’t you?”

“I don’t need to have.” Zhai Sheng became the coolie. He was carrying the fabric into the house, making a few trips.

Qiao Nan sat down and drank some tea. “I felt quite happy while I was buying them. But once I stopped, I was really exhausted.”

“You were exhausted? I thought you shopped till you became crazy? By doing this, aren’t you afraid that the Zhai family will form negative perceptions of you?” She was not even married into the family and yet she didn’t help Zhai Sheng save when she spent his money. Was Qiao Nan unafraid that the Zhai family would be unhappy with her because of this and make things difficult for her in the future?

Qiao Nan’s face was sullen. She expressed that she had considered all these. “In the Zhai family now, most probably, Auntie Miao is the only one who is unaware of the relations.h.i.+p between Brother Zhai and me. The matter between Brother Zhai and me has to be announced eventually. There are some things that I have to pay attention to now. It’s also for the sake of the Zhai family. Furthermore, when Auntie Miao suggested that Brother Zhai bring me shopping, Chief Zhai and Sister Zhai Hua definitely didn’t object to it. If I really declined, they might not view me positively either.”

It was not good to decline the request from an elder.

If she rejected and overdid it, it would seem that she did not know what was good for her.

“Given the spending power of the Zhai family, although I bought so much fabric, the cost may not even exceed their budget to buy ready-made clothes for me.” Qiao Nan had calculated the sums well.

“So, you actually helped the Zhai family save money?” s.h.i.+ Qing started to agree with Qiao Nan’s words. People with her background did not approve of extravagance and wastefulness. Nevertheless, no households would deliberately flash their poverty to disgust others. Qiao Nan had too few clothes in her possession.

“I didn’t save much, but neither was I wasteful.” Qiao Nan looked at the fabric that she had selected and bought. “Moreover, the clothes made from these bolts of fabric will not be just for me. I know about making a gift for people with something given to me.”

“Won’t this be too difficult? Are you able to handle it? Why don’t I help you cheat a little?” s.h.i.+ Qing shook her head continuously. She felt that the mission Qiao Nan picked was too difficult. If she did it well, she would strike a beautiful victory. If she failed, then she would appear to be acting smart and embarra.s.s herself in front of others.

There was too big a stake in this gamble.

“No need, I know how to. However, if you really want to help me, can you get me a sewing machine? I won’t borrow it for free. I’ll make you one set of clothing. How about that?” She did not need to cheat. If she really wanted to, she would be very embarra.s.sed to say that she was someone from the 21st century. The people from the 21st century would feel ashamed because of her.

“No problem.” s.h.i.+ Qing showed an ‘OKAY’ sign with her hand. “Still the same words. If you can’t handle it, I can help you cheat a little.”

“Fine.”

After Zhai Sheng finished moving the items, he drank the cup of water that Qiao Nan got for him. “I’ll go home first. If you need any help, call me.”