Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Chapter 058: Between Laughter and Tears (1/2)

Chapter 58: Chapter 058: Between Laughter and Tears

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Zhuang Qingning also couldn’t help but hold up her forehead and sigh.

Originally, she saw that the number of salted duck eggs she made this time was rather limited, and salted duck eggs couldn’t be sampled as generously as tofu. Therefore, it wasn’t suitable to give away too many. So, she decided to put the salted duck eggs in the most prominent position next to the tofu.

The idea was to attract people’s attention and inspire them to make a purchase voluntarily, thus creating an opening in the market.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yongchang rushed out at this moment and almost started a brawl with the first customer who bought the salted duck eggs, which caused a stir.

This incident ironically attracted even more attention, inadvertently hyping up her salted duck eggs.

Looking at how several people had already asked about the price of the salted duck eggs and when they would be available for sale in a short while, Zhuang Qingning didn’t know whether to interpret this situation as good or bad.

However, since this squabble broke out at her stall, she couldn’t just ignore it. She hastily tried to mediate, “Uncle Zhang, old man, we are all neighbors. Let’s not spoil the relationship over this matter…”

“What kind of amicable relationship do 1 have with him?” Zhang Yongchang was stubborn and still refused to back down, nor did he agree to the old man’s request to return his four salted duck eggs.

However, in order not to make it too hard for Zhuang Qingning, the stall owner, he simply tossed over a salted duck egg: “Fine, fine. Since Miss Ning insists, I’ll give you this egg for free. Consider it as me treating you.”

“Do you think I can’t afford the price of two salted duck eggs?” The old man’s beard bristled at the mention of not needing his money, and his eyes bulged: “Do you really think you need to treat me? It’s just that 1 don’t want to lower myself to your level for the sake of this young lady’s pleading.”

“Just remember this, if you dare to snatch my things again in the future, I will fight you tooth and nail!”

“Okay lass, I’ll let this go for your sake and won’t argue with this Chef Zhang this time. It’s no trouble for you. Just remember to reserve some salted duck eggs for me next time, so they don’t all get snatched away by this scoundrel.”

“Rest assured, old sir. I will definitely save a few for you when the time comes.” Seeing that the old man didn’t mean to continue causing trouble, Zhuang Qingning quietly breathed a sigh of relief. She spoke a lot before finally sending away the old man.

With this matter settled, the spectators left as there was no longer any spectacle to witness.

However, the question of how delicious the salted duck eggs sold by Zhuang Qingning actually were was still lingering in their minds. Even a few regular tofu customers, like the old man, had asked Zhuang Qingning to reserve some salted duck eggs for them when available so they could have a taste.

With their incessant reminders and requests, Zhuang Qingning couldn’t help but find it both amusing and exasperating.

With some difficulty finally sending away these people, Zhuang Qingning couldn’t help wiping away the beads of sweat that had formed on her forehead from being surrounded by the crowd earlier.

“Miss Ning.” Zhang Yongchang stuffed the money bag that Zhuang Qingning returned to him into his waistband and asked, “Are there only so few salted duck eggs left? Do you have any more?”

“These are all.” Zhuang Qingning smiled: “1 only pickled about a dozen this time. I divided some for my own home, gave a few to you just now, and the rest are here.”