Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter too: Wall Head Grass (Seeking First Order, One More Update) (1/2)

Chapter 100: Chapter too: Wall Head Grass (Seeking First Order, One More Update)

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“Well, you two chat. I’m going to pick some chives.” Zhang Qiuying turned to Mrs. Liu: “Grandma, I’ll prepare scrambled eggs with chives and some cornmeal pancakes for our midday meal.”

After all, they had a guest at home and although unable to provide meat as a courtesy, they should at least serve eggs in their dishes.

“Sounds good, just do as you please.” Mrs. Liu agreed with a smile as she watched her granddaughter leave.

Shortly after, she chuckled and said to Zhuang Qingning, “Our eldest granddaughter might be young, but she’s clever and resourceful, just like you two responsible young ladies.”

This effectively sang high praises of Zhuang sisters.

Zhuang Qingning smiled and asked with concern, “How are you feeling, ma’am? Have you taken your medicine and consulted the doctor?”

“I saw the doctor. It’s nothing serious, just a common cold and some fatigue. After a couple of doses of medicine and a few days of rest, I should be better. Yet, at my age, my body is no longer as strong. I need to rest more to completely recover, so as to prevent the minor illness from getting worse later.”

“And how are you? How’s business at the tofu stall lately?”

After she asked, Mrs. Liu slapped her back of her hand and laughed, “What a silly question I’m asking. Your tofu business must be doing well, isn’t it? And with the increased tofu production, you must be pretty busy, no?”

“It’s manageable…”

Zhuang Qingning went on to explain the situation in the county town, including the hiring of two workers at the tofu shop.

“That’s great news!” Mrs. Liu was beaming with happiness, “Didn’t I tell you? Your prosperous days are ahead of you and now it seems we have the proof!”

“By the way, speaking of the tofu business, I remembered something. Did Mr. Ge, who sells pea cakes, come to see you in these past few days? He mentioned something about wanting to sell tofu.”

Zhuang Qingning blinked in surprise and smiled, “How did you know, ma’am? Uncle Ge really did come to see me today, all smiles, with a proposition to sell tofu from my stall.”

“That cunning old man, with such thick skin. A few days ago, after you left with your tofu, Mr. Ge came to me, talking non-stop about your tofu stall. He praised your booming business and lamented about not being able to help out. I suspected that he was thinking about selling tofu himself, and it turns out I was right!”

Mrs. Liu frowned and said, “Qingning, listen to me, you should not agree with him. Mr. Ge used to have a convenient stall and he abandoned it to set up shop in a more remote location. Do you know why?”

“Why?”

Zhuang Qingning was clueless and a bit curious about the reason.

“I didn’t know why at first, so I didn’t want to pry. I thought maybe he had some issues or secrets. But later I found out he moved because he thought your tofu business would prosper and would inevitably offend others. He expected conflicts and feared being involved. So he moved far away to avoid any fallout.” “Sheer nonsense! Is this how people act?”

“Now that your tofu business is thriving, he shamelessly returns wanting to capitalize on your success. How could you let him take advantage of your hard work?”

“Beware of such a self-serving person. Once things go south, he would be the first to run. You should avoid any association with such people.”

“Rest assured, ma’am, I’ve already decided to entrust the tofu business to trustworthy relatives. So I firmly refused him.”