Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 445 - 445 446 Mindless_1

Chapter 445: Chapter 446 Mindless_1 Chapter 445: Chapter 446 Mindless_1 Zhong Yulang’s face had darkened too, he said sternly, “This is not a place for you to run wild. Don’t get too ahead of yourself just because I’ve shown you a bit of respect! Whether Mei Garden recruits new actors or not is none of your business to comment on.”

Wang Yufang shrank her neck; this man’s appearance was so pleasing, yet why was he as fierce as Qiao Muniang when he got angry?

“I, I, I was just standing up for our Yuhua, she nearly died for your play, and you’re recruiting new people while she’s still injured. Have you no humanity?”

Zhong Yulang’s face was somber as he replied, “Miss Chen already knows about this. She hasn’t said anything; what right do you have to speak? Step aside, or I’ll have someone throw you out right away.”

After all, they were standing in the lobby, albeit on the edge, but Wang Yufang’s yelling had already drawn quite a few curious glances their way.

Wang Yufang exclaimed in shock, “Yuhua already knows? Why didn’t she react at all?”

Zhong Yulang could not be bothered with her anymore, “Just go and ask her yourself if you want to know so badly.”

With that, he pushed past Wang Yufang, walking right by her.

At this moment, Wang Yufang didn’t have the leisure to argue with Zhong Yulang; she hurriedly ran towards the back courtyard of Mei Garden to find out the truth for herself.

Chen Yuhua was still bedridden, the wound on her head had improved but moving even a little caused dizziness and pain. The doctor had ordered her to rest. Her maid was currently attending to her, helping her take her medicine.

Shortly after, they heard Wang Yufang shouting at the top of her lungs: “Yuhua! Yuhua!”

The sudden intrusion was one thing, but shouting so loudly was another. Chen Yuhua’s injury couldn’t handle such a shock; the surprise gave her a spell of dizziness, and she nearly had an episode.

The maid scolded, “Who’s watching the door? Why didn’t anyone announce the visit? What if you scared Miss Chen sick?”

The maid at the door apologized, “I couldn’t stop her.”

But Wang Yufang didn’t pay the slightest attention to the two maids, directing straight at them, “You two go out; I have something to discuss with Yuhua.”

The maid was still a bit apprehensive. Wang Yufang had been here more than once, and they knew quite well what kind of person she was; they really feared that she might cause Miss Chen to fall ill with her lack of restraint.

But before the maid could say anything, Wang Yufang glared and barked, “What are you still dawdling for? Get out!”

Yuhua sighed and said to the maid, “Just go, if I need anything I’ll call for you.”

Only then did the maid reluctantly leave. Wang Yufang didn’t forget to mutter a few curses at the maid’s retreating back.

Chen Yuhua knew this was just her nature; she didn’t want to say much more and simply asked directly, “Why has elder sister-in-law come again? Is there something going on at home? Is elder brother’s illness getting any better?”

What could possibly be going on for Wang Yufang? Her occasional visits, under the pretense of checking on Chen Yuhua and reporting on Chen Dashu’s health, were actually just to scrounge for benefits. Chen Yuhua’s place was full of good stuff, and every time she visited, Wang Yufang would slyly take several things, be it hairpins, bracelets, or fine fabrics, falsely claiming they were for making clothes for Chen Dashu.

Sometimes she would even specifically ask for ginseng because she knew Chen Yuhua ate ginseng daily to maintain her health. With Chen Dashu’s illness as an excuse, Wang Yufang now naturally felt entitled to ask.

Chen Yuhua, who always had a soft spot for her family, knew deep down that Wang Yufang was no good, but for the sake of her family, she would indulge her as much as possible.

But today Wang Yufang was not in the mood to ask for things; instead, she urgently interrogated, “I just saw Zhong Yulang bringing in a troupe of actors, saying they’re newly recruited, including ten female actors. Do you know about this?”

Chen Yuhua paused, then replied, “Lady had mentioned it to me earlier, why?”

Wang Yufang almost couldn’t resist slapping Chen Yuhua on the head, chiding her with frustration, “Are you stupid? With Mei Garden recruiting so many new female actors, where will you fit in the future? Why didn’t you stop it? You are still sick, and yet Qiao Muniang is brazenly selecting new female actors. Isn’t this openly favoring the new and sidelining you? Once other women take your place, I’d like to see who you’ll cry to!”

Chen Yuhua helplessly shook her head, “Elder sister-in-law, don’t worry about this. The Lady said once I get better, she would let me perform again. She also told me to rest assured and recuperate. She has her own plans for everything else.”

Wang Yufang glared, “What plans? Do you have any idea what that woman is really like? Merchants are all about profits. She’s sweet-talking you now just to keep you quiet. If she truly wanted to support you, why would she need to bring in so many new female actors?”

“Mei Garden can’t just have me as the only female actor, can it? The Lady has big ambitions; Mei Garden is bound to grow, recruiting new actors is inevitable. Elder sister-in-law, don’t overthink it.”

“I’m overthinking it? I’m worried you’re not thinking enough. You mindless girl, you don’t even know to be cautious of someone like Qiao Muniang…”

Wang Yufang was about to go on grumbling when she saw Chen Yuhua wave her hand, “Elder sister-in-law, please stop. I trust the Lady. Even if she really wants to let me go, I wouldn’t have any complaints. It would be because someone else performed better. What she has given me now, I am already very content with. Greediness leads to ruin; elder sister-in-law, please spare me.”

Wang Yufang cried out, “Hey, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I’m meddling too much? Don’t you see who I’m doing this for?!”

Wang Yufang’s words were shameless. She claimed to be acting for Chen Yuhua’s sake, but in reality, it was all for her own benefit. She was just counting on Chen Yuhua to make money and then support the family, so the money would end up in her hands, right? But if Qiao Muniang stopped supporting Chen Yuhua, wouldn’t her cash tree be gone too?

Chen Yuhua felt a headache coming on and called out, “Xiao Lian.”

Xiao Lian immediately rushed in; she had been listening by the door all along, fearing that Miss Chen’s health would worsen.

“You should go out first. Miss Chen’s health can’t stand any further stress. If something happens, I won’t be able to explain it to the Lady. If the Lady holds me responsible, I dare not bear the blame.”

Xiao Lian said this with unusual firmness, implying that if Chen Yuhua were indeed aggravated into an illness by this, she wouldn’t hesitate to report Wang Yufang to Qiao Muniang, and Wang Yufang would inevitably face dire consequences.

Wang Yufang was furious but was also genuinely scared of Qiao Muniang. She stamped her foot, glared fiercely at Xiao Lian, and stormed out of the room.