Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 589 - 589 590 Its Your Daughter_1

Chapter 589: Chapter 590: It’s Your Daughter_1 Chapter 589: Chapter 590: It’s Your Daughter_1 However, she was not aware of these matters at the time and only gradually came to understand them after having spent so much time here.

“Mr. Zhao.” As soon as Muniang entered the hall, she saw Mr. Zhao just coming down for breakfast.

Zhao Song was startled and then said, “Why have you come?”

“Didn’t I say I wanted to help Mr. Zhao out? I’ve been quite free lately, so I came over early,” Muniang said with a smile.

“You child,” Mr. Zhao said with a helpless smile. He had thought it was just a polite offer and hadn’t expected her to take it so seriously, which now made him feel somewhat embarrassed.

“By the way, I haven’t introduced them to you yet. These are my two sons, Zhao Jiangshui and Zhao Jianghe, and there’s also a daughter, but she married off a few years ago and didn’t come back with us this time.”

Muniang had already noticed the two young men standing next to Mr. Zhao. They were both around their teens, still somewhat green, but very polite as they greeted Muniang.

“Mr. Zhao has a full house of children, which must be quite comfortable,” she commented.

“It’s passable,” Mr. Zhao laughed, “but I don’t have a clever and capable daughter like you. My two boys aren’t worth one of you. I’ve heard from your mother about how you’ve built up the family business all by yourself. For a girl, that really isn’t easy.”

Mr. Zhao’s admiration was heartfelt. In fact, after he had left Jinyang Town, he had always had Mrs. Lin in his mind, but thinking of his own lack of anything at the time, he felt unworthy of marrying her and therefore never contacted her. Later, when he heard she had gotten married, he completely gave up the idea. A couple of years later, after earning a bit of capital, he also got married.

As for the family Mrs. Lin married into, he had heard about them: a poor and pedantic household. When talking to Mrs. Lin about the past yesterday, he also learned that she had suffered a great deal after her marriage, being driven out by her in-laws with her daughter, helpless and alone. He could imagine what kind of life they must have led, yet under such circumstances, this seemingly delicate woman had managed to turn her life around.

“Mr. Zhao, stop teasing me; my face is burning up. I see that Mr. Zhao’s sons are also smart and capable. If Mr. Zhao doesn’t mind, consider me as an honorary daughter. I would be happy in my heart,” Muniang half-jokingly said.

Of course, she also took note of Jiangshui and Jianghe’s dispositions.

The elder brother, Jianghe, seemed honest and straightforward, a by-the-book kind of solid person, while the younger brother seemed to have a bit more stubbornness about him.

“That would be inappropriate; people would definitely accuse me of taking advantage of you,” Mr. Zhao quickly waved his hands, feeling somewhat embarrassed and his face turning red upon hearing the term “honorary daughter.”

Muniang chuckled quietly and then said, “Mr. Zhao, what kind of shop do you want? I can help you think it over and settle on one early, so you won’t always be without a fixed place.”

“I used to run a general store and a fruit shop, so I’m familiar with these businesses. I’m still thinking of opening two shops of this kind. The only issue is that I’ve heard it’s difficult to get a good location in Qinghua City; even with money, it’s hard to buy one. And then there’s the matter of the official documents from the government…”

“Don’t worry. If you take a liking to any shop, I’ll help you apply for the official documents at the governor’s office. I have some connections with the Governor, so these things are no trouble at all.”

Mr. Zhao looked at Muniang in surprise. To have connections with the Governor, and by the sound of it, it seemed like a rather close relationship.

“Muniang, exactly what business do you do in Qinghua City that you have such great connections?” Mr. Zhao asked.

Qingya said with a smile, “Our Lady has two stores in Qinghua City, a theater, and an Embroidery House.”

Mr. Zhao’s eyes widened in amazement, “Could it be Mei Garden and Yuyang Embroidery House?”

“Exactly, Mr. Zhao, you’ve heard of them too?”

“This is really something! Where I used to live, I had heard of the reputation of Mei Garden and Yuyang Embroidery House. I heard that the owner was an extraordinary woman, but I never expected it to be you. Remarkable, truly remarkable! Your mother has truly given birth to a fine daughter!” Mr. Zhao exclaimed with admiration.

Muniang leaned closer to Mr. Zhao and whispered, “If you’re willing, Mr. Zhao, from now on I could be your daughter. By announcing it, it would bring honor to your name.”

Mr. Zhao’s face turned red, “What, what are you talking about?”

Muniang blinked and said, “It’s up to you to decide, Mr. Zhao, but let me tell you, I absolutely support you. Whenever you need help, just say the word!”

The help Muniang mentioned naturally meant something else.

For a moment, Mr. Zhao was so flustered he couldn’t even speak, his face reddened like something fierce. This young lady was really something, seeing right through the thoughts he had hidden for so many years!

Muniang smiled before saying, “I will go out and wait for you in the carriage then. Later on, I’ll take you around the city, Mr. Zhao, to see if there’s any shop that catches your eye.”

Having said that, she turned around and left. Now that the matter was out in the open, she had to give him some time to recover. After all, it would be embarrassing for both of them if he stayed this bashful, right?

Mr. Zhao remained silent with a flushed face. Meanwhile, Zhao Jianghe said in confusion, “Dad, what’s the matter with you? Hurry up and eat breakfast. Don’t keep her waiting. Lady Yu… she really is a good person, so eager to help us. We must find a way to properly thank her in the future.”

It took a moment for Mr. Zhao to respond, “Yes, let’s eat quickly.” But his mind lingered on what Muniang had said earlier. Did she mean she also wants to find a companion for her mother? Mr. Zhao’s face turned red again.

On the other hand, Zhao Jiangshui said, “Unwarranted kindness often has ulterior motives, either deceit or thievery. Dad, are you really that close to her? After so many years without contact, how can she be so enthusiastic? You must be cautious.”

Zhao Jiangshui was clearly more cautious than his brother. Out in the world, one never knows when they might encounter a swindler. It’s good to be offered help, but too much help seems unreal, and he naturally had his reservations.

Mr. Zhao pondered this thought, unwarranted kindness? Qiao Muniang was not without her reasons; haven’t she just explained the reasons for her kindness? It was something he had been hoping for all along. At his age, being understood by a young girl in such a way naturally made him embarrassed, and he immediately glared back and scolded, “What could our family possibly offer her? Eat your food!”

Zhao Jiangshui looked at Mr. Zhao with a deep gaze, “Really?”

Mr. Zhao stiffened his neck and defended, “Yes, of course it’s true! Do you suspect me? Her mother used to be old friends with our family!”

But Mr. Zhao was too honest and not adept at lying, which only made Zhao Jiangshui more suspicious of his reactions.

Mr. Zhao, clearly frustrated, banged the table and took on a strict father’s tone, “Eat your meal!”

Inside the carriage, Qingya asked with concern, “Lady, by being so direct with Mr. Zhao, won’t he react the same way as the old lady…”