Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: Chapter 409: The Correct Way to Open a Top-Grade Item (1/2)

Chapter 422: Chapter 409: The Correct Way to Open a Top-Grade Item

Zhuang Qingning laughed, “You must save some mutton soup for me later. I won’t let you guys drink everything up.”

“Don’t worry.” Ma Tong agreed with a smile.

How could they dare to drink it all?

With Zhang Yongchang’s sharp gaze that cut like a knife, they would probably get pierced with a hole with just an additional bowl.

Moreover, it was only because Zhuang Qingning came to Ruyi Pavilion that they got to drink mutton soup. If she didn’t come, they wouldn’t even dream of such a thing. Therefore, they had to properly cater to Zhuang Qingning, ensuring she would frequently visit Ruyi Pavilion.

How could they dare to drink all the mutton soup?

“Miss Zhuang, please hurry back later.” Ma Tong didn’t forget to remind Zhuang Qingning as he watched her leave, unwilling to take his gaze off her even after she had disappeared from sight.

It seemed as if Zhuang Qingning wouldn’t come back if he didn’t watch properly.

It was not until he heard Lian Rong call out for the dishes to be served from inside that Ma Tong came back to his senses. He quickly went to the back kitchen, and along the way, informed Zhang Yongchang of Zhuang Qingning’s visit.

On the other hand, Zhuang Qingning was walking towards the tofu shop.

Before she even reached the shop, someone blocked her way.

“Hey, I want to ask about something.” A chubby, middle-aged woman with a round face started speaking.

She didn’t use the polite term “please,” but directly used “hey,” indicating that she lacked manners.

Zhuang Qingning was slightly displeased and frowned, not wanting to respond.

However, the woman didn’t notice Zhuang Qingning’s distaste and continued, “I want to ask you, do you know anything about the tofu shop?”

Currently in town, the only tofu shop was Zhuang’s. Since she was asking about the tofu shop, naturally it was about Zhuang’s.

And clearly, she didn’t know who Zhuang Qingning was.

Zhuang Qingning immediately became interested and didn’t mind the woman’s rudeness anymore, replying, “What do you want to ask?”

“I know pretty much everything about Zhuang’s Tofu Shop. If you want to ask me, that would be the right person to go to.”

“Really?” The woman’s face instantly lit up in joy, and she burst into laughter.

Her two rows of teeth were yellow, which didn’t look very pleasant.

“Then I want to ask you, how long has this tofu shop been open? Looking at all the people coming and going, it must be making a lot of money, right?” The woman asked.

“What are you…” Zhuang Qingning was getting more confused as the woman began asking about the shop’s profits.

“Ah, don’t be suspicious, the couple running the shop are my brother-in-law and his wife. I am their sister-in-law, Mrs. Guo.” Mrs. Guo explained.

“It’s a vexing tale. My brother-in-law and his wife used to live in the same village as us. Normally, for blood relations, there wouldn’t be much conflict. But they were disgraceful, neglecting their elders and not taking care of them when they were sick. They even despised our family for being poor and refused to talk to us.”

“My husband couldn’t bear to see his own siblings drift apart like that. It was very distressing. He offered a few words of advice, but they became angry and ran off to the town. They opened this big shop in town, yet ignore us completely.”