Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Coming for Profit (1/2)

Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Coming for Profit

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The earlier character of Zhuang Qingning was something he had a slight understanding of. She was an incredibly honest, modest, and easily content individual.

An honest person who would remember the slightest favour done for her by someone else.

Previously, he publicly spoke a few good words on behalf of Zhuang Qingning to Mrs. Song which was reciprocated with visible gratitude in her eyes. By virtue, someone like him speaking well of her should easily soften her heart to express understanding and forgiveness.

How is it then, that in front of him, who was sincerely apologizing, she was being so cold?

Could it be that now that her life has improved, she no longer values the few eggs he brought her?

Zhuang Yuanren cast a glance at the silver carp Zhuang Qingning had in her hand, and immediately felt a sour taste in his heart.

“Little Sister Ning, I understand that you are angry at my parents and maybe you think my apology lacks sincerity, these eggs…”

Zhuang Yuanren sighed, “I had previously gone to the provincial city for the examination. Although I passed and ranked first in our academy, all the money for the trip was used up, leaving my family with nothing valuable to give you.” “In addition, my mother… nevermind. If you think it’s not enough, I will go to town some other day and visit Little Sister Ning again.”

“Cousin, you don’t have to come back another day. If you do come back, we will not let you into this courtyard.”

Zhuang Qingning’s tone was cold and distant, even her gaze contained a trace of coldness.

“Why is that?” Zhuang Yuanren was once again taken aback.

“I have been head of the household for a while now. Since I took over, Cousin has returned home from school more than once, and during this period, my Uncle and Aunt have caused trouble for me and my sister more than once.” “Why didn’t Cousin come to apologize before, but only chooses to come now? Is it because something happened and Cousin had to apologize to me?”

Zhuang Qingning’s tone was as cold and distant as before, and even her words seemed light and breezy.

Yet, to Zhuang Yuanren, her words felt like a heavy burden smashing into his heart, causing wave after wave of pain.

Has she seen through it?

If she has, does it not make him look utterly disgraceful?

As someone who prides himself on studying and pursuing virtue, if he really had to bow his head due to circumstances, he would seem too utilitarian, which would be a disgrace to his scholarly status.

Zhuang Yuanren’s face turned the color of pork liver, and his mouth was trembling. For quite a while, he couldn’t utter a single sound.

Seeing Zhuang Yuanren like this, Zhuang Qingning knew her guess was correct.

Earlier, when Zhuang Ruman incited the Zhuang Yutian and Zhuang Yucheng brothers to cause trouble for her, Zhuang Qingsui sought Zhuang Jingye for fear that she would be at a disadvantage. Zhuang Jingye, who cared so much about her, had immediately flown into a rage and looked for Zhuang Ruman. He even promised to make Zhuang Ruman behave in the future.

Zhuang Ruman is crafty and shameless, and he is precisely the kind of person who is immune to ordinary persuasions. If there is anything that can make him behave, it’s only Zhuang Yuanren.

It must be that Zhuang Jingye did something to damage Zhuang Yuanren’s reputation as a scholar and affect his future, so Zhuang Yuanren rushed over immediately.

This clearly shows that Zhuang Yuanren is a man of self-interest.