Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Serious Business (1/2)

Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Serious Business

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“What’s going on that the village chief is calling us in the middle of the day?”

People gathered together and started discussing sotto voce.

“I don’t know. Calling us at this time, it should be something important.”

“I heard that someone in a village by Cuiwei Lake had been pretending to be a god to cheat people out of their money a few days ago. It’s right after the wheat harvest and a lot of people have just sold their grains; they have money on them. This could well be the time when fraudsters are out.”

“It might be possible, but speaking of pretending to be spirits, didn’t Zhuang Qingning also do something similar at the entrance of her shop? Does that count as pretending to be spirits?”

“How can it count? What she did is different. She only acted because someone was playing tricks of false spirits in her shop. I heard they were even asking her for money. If she didn’t pay, they would harm her shop. So she had no choice but to do what she did. Plus, she didn’t deceive others for money. That can’t be counted as pretending to be spirits.”

“You’re right. It would be ludicrous if people slap you and you don’t retaliate. People will push until you’re gone. Where can it happen?”

“Exactly, it can’t be counted as.”

“Alright, stop speculating on this. The village chief may not even talk about this. I see some sacks next to the chief, I wonder what’s in them. Maybe someone has come to buy our wheat.”

“Is it possible that they’re sending out something for free, without any payment?”

“Hehehe, are you still in a dream, this late in the morning?”

“Right, where in the world does pie fall from the sky? Even if it does, you might not be faster than a dog, dreaming of good fortunes.”

Even though people gathered together and started to chat informally, it was still an exuberant scene under the tung tree.

At this moment, Zhuang Qingning was also surrounded by some older women who were expressing their care to her.

“Zhuang Qingning seems to have grown taller recently, almost as tall as me now.”

“Isn’t that true? With her height and good looks, she won’t have any trouble getting married.”

“Don’t tease Zhuang Qingning about that, she is still young! Even a few years later will still be fine. Moreover, she has established her own household. She can attract a son-in-law in future, which requires more scrutiny. She is capable of making her own decisions, you all don’t interfere and make her uncomfortable.”

“We’re just joking, Zhuang Qingning, don’t take it seriously…”