Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 457 - 457 458 Whose Face is Greater_1

Chapter 457: Chapter 458 Whose Face is Greater_1 Chapter 457: Chapter 458 Whose Face is Greater_1 Zeng Gang exclaimed in surprise, “Your theater has only been open for half a year, right? How come you’re already planning to open a branch so soon?”

Qinghe was not very surprised, though; she had long witnessed Muniang’s capabilities. The Yuyang Embroidery House in Capital City had already started operating its branch.

“Don’t underestimate Muniang. There’s nothing she sets out to do that she can’t accomplish. Now that Mei Garden has such a big influence in Chatu Town, opening a branch is only natural,” said Qinghe.

Zeng Gang muttered to himself in amazement, recognizing her as an extraordinary woman. Recalling how his brothers had once enviously commented on his good fortune for marrying a beautiful wife, they had said if they were luckier, they could marry Qiao Muniang themselves.

But a woman with such extraordinary means, if married to an ordinary man, would probably leave him feeling inadequate all the time.

“What are you daydreaming for? Do you have any plans for this year?”

Only then did Zeng Gang snap back to reality and hurriedly replied, “I did have plans. Just yesterday, after I returned, a servant from another family sent an invitation asking me to repair their residence. I was going to accept it, but now that you need my help, I’ll naturally turn it down.”

Muniang smiled and said, “That’s very loyal of you. I didn’t marry Qinghe off to you for nothing.”

Qinghe retorted with a playful smile, “So you married me off to him just to have a craftsman at your beck and call?”

Zeng Gang laughed heartily, “Then this deal is truly worth it.”

Qinghe and Zeng Gang stayed for a meal, and Muniang took the opportunity to discuss with Zeng Gang the construction of the new Mei Garden.

“For the Embroidery House, you can build it just like a usual store, but for Mei Garden, I want to construct an Octagonal Building. This way, it can accommodate the most guests, and every guest will find it convenient to watch the performances. The basic setup inside can be similar to the one in Chatu Town, the only difference being that this time, the project is quite substantial. The plot I’m interested in is almost twice as large as the Mei Garden in Chatu Town. When it comes to construction materials, try to pick the best quality for me.”

“This is going to cost quite a bit,” Zeng Gang couldn’t help exclaiming, but then he thought about Muniang’s financial state and promptly said, “Alright, in a few days, I’ll personally go there to inspect the terrain, and then we’ll finalize the construction details.”

The next day at noon, Muniang was busy cooking in the kitchen when Yu Ze was chopping wood in the yard. In fact, with just a few slashes of his sword, he could clear the pile of firewood, but doing so would probably scare the servants again, so he decided it was better to chop it one by one with an axe.

Muniang, deeply engrossed in the kitchen work, heard a commotion at the front door, accompanied by a shrill female voice.

Muniang frowned and asked the servant boy, “What’s going on? If someone is causing trouble, kick them out.”

The servant boy replied with a troubled look, “A lady who claims to be the daughter of the Governor of Qinghua City insists on coming in. I tried to stop her to report to you, but she started insulting and, and, she even hit someone.”

Muniang’s face darkened, “Relay my message, no matter who she is, kick her out. If she continues to create a fuss, beat her up before kicking her out.”

“Yes.”

Jin Yuanyuan was accustomed to throwing her weight around in Qinghua City; who dare block her way? Naturally, her temper flared up, and she pointed at the servant boy’s nose and scolded, “Get out of my way! Do you know who I am? You lowly servant dare to obstruct my path!”

The servant boy stood there, his face filled with panic. The issue was, his mistress was not someone to be trifled with either. She had sternly warned them not to let anyone in without permission. If he let someone in without reporting, he would also face severe consequences.

Suddenly, another servant boy rushed over in a hurry, and the doorkeeper, seeing him as if he were a beacon of hope, quickly asked, “What did the Lady say? Should we let her in?”

Jin Yuanyuan arrogantly lifted her head, “I knew early on that your masters wouldn’t dare stop me. You still dare block my way? It seems you are tired of living. Just one word from me, and your masters will sell you into servitude, believe it or not?!”

No sooner had Jin Yuanyuan’s words fallen, than the servant who came with the message said, “Lady said, no matter who it is, kick them out without exception.”

Jin Yuanyuan’s face collapsed in an instant, and she shrieked, “What did you say?!”

Having received Muniang’s permission, the servant now spoke with confidence, saying coldly, “Lady also said if anyone dares to make trouble, they will be beaten out with sticks.” With that, he brandished the fire poker in his hand.

Jin Yuanyuan was so angry she stomped her feet, “Call your Lady out! This is simply outrageous. She even dares to kick me out. Me personally paying a visit is an utmost honor for your family, and yet she has the nerve to be so presumptuous!”

In his heart, the servant looked down on her disdainfully, thinking she was acting as if she were some princess.

“Lady says no admittance; naturally, we servants dare not defy her. Miss Jin, please return.”

Grinding her teeth, Jin Yuanyuan retorted, “Fine, just you wait. Tomorrow I’ll bring a government officer here to smash down your doors!”

At these words, not only did the servant jump, but so did Li Dashi who was standing behind Jin Yuanyuan. Initially it was this young lady who suddenly arrived at Chatu Town, putting on such a grand act at the County Government Office, Lord Lu had been very careful in his reception of her. Later, when she mentioned wanting to find Mr. and Mrs. Yu Ze, and asked for someone to guide her, Lord Lu, remembering his close connection with the Yu couple, specifically chose him to lead the way.

Li Dashi did not wish to see Yu Ze and Muniang suffer from a moment’s impulsiveness, so he hurriedly said to the servant, “Please go and announce that Li Dashi has arrived and needs to speak with your master.”

The servant, seeing the sincerity in Li Dashi’s demeanor, turned and reported once again. Muniang was slightly startled, this young lady indeed had a lot of clout, to be able to order around the town’s constables. Remembering that Li Dashi had helped her quite a bit in the past, Muniang did not want to put him in a difficult position, so she nodded her head.

“Let them in, then take them to the flower hall to wait.”

“Yes.”

Originally, Jin Yuanyuan had no hope of entry, for if her own face didn’t grant it, what worth was the face of a mere constable?

But when the servant came to open the door and let them in, Jin Yuanyuan’s face turned green with anger. She couldn’t believe she was now considered less important than a constable!

Li Dashi said, “Miss Jin, please come in.”

Jin Yuanyuan glared fiercely at him, “What now? Want to see me humiliated, is that it? Think your influence is so great, do you?! Don’t think I don’t know that you’re deliberately conspiring with Qiao Muniang to make a fool of me!”

Li Dashi was on the verge of tears; going inside was problematic, and not going inside was too. Truly, people with a temperament like this young lady were difficult to serve.

Jin Yuanyuan glowered at him fiercely before finally stepping inside, feeling incredibly frustrated, yet unwilling to let go of this opportunity to enter.

Muniang still had soup simmering on the stove and had squeezed in time to reach the flower hall, not even having a moment to remove her apron. On seeing Jin Yuanyuan’s haughty demeanor as she sat in the flower hall, Muniang showed no pleasant expression either.

“What brings you here?”