Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 029: Do a Favor (Extra Update) (1/2)

Chapter 29: Chapter 029: Do a Favor (Extra Update)

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Therefore, today’s event happened.

So, if we trace down the root of the event, was it because of him?

Li Fang was suddenly at a loss.

Earlier today, he had already provoked Feng Yongkang into scolding him. If Feng Yongkang found out about this matter and the big commotion it had caused, he would probably lose a month’s wages.

That wasn’t the end though. If Chef Zhang found out about this, even if Li Fang hadn’t intended to sabotage Changji tofu stall, judging by Chef Zhang’s temper, he would not listen to any explanation, and would wield his kitchen knife demanding a resolution.

Thinking of all of this, Li Fang broke into a cold sweat with beads of perspiration popping out of him, and his back was unwittingly soaked in sweat.

Ma Tong looked at Li Fang trembling in fear with great interest, his eyes were slightly narrowed.

This is what they call “Retribution is not absent, it’s just a matter of time. One must never be malicious or do bad things, as retribution will surely come sooner or later.”

Ma Tong ignored Li Fang and continued to do his own work.

Li Fang, feeling as if his soul had left his body, picked up a handkerchief and continued wiping the tables.

Because of the routine established in the past few days, Zhuang Qingning was able to wake up on her own in the evening, as usual, she made dinner and then called Zhuang Qingsui to get up.

At midnight, they went to Aunt Wen to grind tofu.

The next morning, Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui were about to leave after leaving the tofu pudding and tofu that Mrs. Wen needed.

“Wait.” Mrs. Wen called to stop them from behind.

“Aunt Wen, is there something you need?” Zhuang Qingning first put down the bamboo basket on her back.

“On your way back at noon, get me a pound of meat, half fat and half lean, chopped for dumplings. Only meat from the plum blossom part of the pork shoulder will do, none of the other parts.” Mrs. Wen ordered. She tugged at the money bag in her hand, took out seven coins, and handed them to Zhuang Qingning: “With the remainder, get two taels of wine.”

“Go to the Huo Winery in town. Just tell them you need wine for me. They will know what kind of wine to give you. The wine jar is on the kitchen window sill. Help yourself.”

“Okay.” Zhuang Qingning agreed readily, taking the money and the wine jar from the windowsill. Leading Zhuang Qingsui, they set off for town just like before.

As it was market day, the town was bustling once again.

After selling tofu in town for several days, Zhuang Qingning’s small stall had garnered some regulars. With positive word-of-mouth, business was much better than the last time when they were in the market.

When the sun rose to mid-sky, most of the tofu was sold.

Looking at the remaining large piece of tofu, Zhuang Qingning weighed it. It was only about ten or so catties left. She thought for a moment and covered the tofu with a cloche, no longer asking Zhuang Qingsui to call out for customers.

She bought half a catty of fried dough twist with a coin from a nearby vendor, and while eating it with tea from the gourd at home, she and her sister chatted and helped Mrs. Liu sell the fried chop rice cakes.

Today, Ge Hetong also came to sell pea cakes. However, the amount of pea cakes that he brought this time was less than last time. He looked a bit spiritless. After arriving, he didn’t set up a stall with them, but moved his own stall to the side, a few stalls away from them.

Even more surprising, he didn’t say a word to them.