Married to a mechanic, she shocked the world
Chapter 112 - 062: Pulled Out the Eyesore_1

Chapter 112: 062: Pulled Out the Eyesore_1

I must say, Lin Guixiang was indeed very smart.

In just over two months of self-study, she had almost fully recognized Chinese characters and even learned to send various messages with a smartphone, as well as various idioms.

Other people might not have such a talent.

Hearing this, Lin Guixiang said with a smile, "What you’re saying is too exaggerated. Maybe I just remembered some phrases after hearing Jelly recite them a few times at home."

Because she had heard it many times, a memory was formed in her brain, which allowed her to recite the poems spontaneously when Lin Guodong tried to memorize them.

Otherwise, it simply couldn’t be explained.

Zhao Cuinong said, "That’s still very smart. Who else could remember that?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Cuinong patted Lin Guodong’s head, "Jelly, Jelly, they say a nephew resembles his aunt, but why don’t you resemble your aunt at all?"

Lin Guixiang could memorize ancient poems after hearing them a few times.

Lin Guodong couldn’t memorize them even after several days.

It was as if there were no harm without comparison.

Lin Guodong lifted his cute little face and said, "Mom, Auntie didn’t study yet she became a big boss. I will definitely be more formidable than auntie in the future! Our teacher said that sometimes genes are also very important."

Lin Guixiang patted Lin Guodong’s head with a smile, "Jelly is right!"

The group was chatting.

Ma Xiaolan came walking over from the opposite side.

She pretended to be ignorant, and said with surprise, "Cuinong, Guixiang, are you moving the store?"

"Yes," Zhao Cuinong nodded.

Ma Xiaolan continued to ask, "Where are you moving to?"

Zhao Cuinong eyed Ma Xiaolan up and down, "The address is on the billboard, didn’t you see it?"

"I didn’t notice."

Watching Beauty Chant’s long lines every day filled Ma Xiaolan with envy. Now, finally, Beauty Chant was moving away.

With the thorn in her eye removed, Ma Xiaolan felt much more cheerful and let out a feigned sigh, "It’s such a pity that you finally got the business up and running, but now you have to move suddenly!"

Ma Xiaolan didn’t believe that Beauty Chant had any special effect.

Their business was good because of the location of the shop.

Would they still have such good business if they changed locations?

That would be a dream.

Zhao Cuinong knew very well what Ma Xiaolan was thinking and responded sarcastically, "Big sister Ma, look at what you’re saying! Our products are good; no matter where we go, we’ll still have long queues! Not like some people who only know how to be jealous all day long. In front of others, they’re humans, but behind their backs, they’re ghosts, only good at backstabbing. Such people will never become wealthy in their lifetimes!"

If it weren’t for Ma Xiaolan’s instigation behind the scenes, Zhou Zhongquan and Huang Yue would never have thought of breaching the contract.

Such a person might not be utterly wicked, but she was far from being a good person.

A textbook example of a petty individual.

Hearing this, Ma Xiaolan frowned slightly, "Cuinong, what do you mean by that?"

"Nothing much," Zhao Cuinong said with a smile. "Whoever talks behind our back, I curse them to never become wealthy in their lifetime! I’ve always been very articulate with my words!"

Ma Xiaolan was frustrated with nowhere to vent.

If she were to curse back now, would that not be admitting she was the one who had stabbed them in the back?

Swallowing all her anger, Ma Xiaolan put on a smile, "Cuinong, I wish your new store a grand opening and that you become fabulously wealthy."

After she finished speaking, Ma Xiaolan changed the subject, paused, and then continued, "But, when it comes to business, location is really important. The new shop you bought is a bit more secluded, not as good as your current location. Not to discourage you, but if you move there, your business will definitely not be as good as here."

Do Zhao Cuinong and Lin Guixiang, these illiterates, really think they can get rich?

That’s dreaming.

Zhao Cuinong was not someone to be trampled upon easily; she crossed her arms and said, "Big sister Ma, I advise you not to laugh too soon. Although South Street’s customer traffic has increased, nearly half of your restaurant’s customers come because of Beauty Chant! If we move away, I can’t guarantee if other businesses will be affected, but yours will definitely be the first."

The taste at Zhang Ji Restaurant was actually mediocre.

There were plenty of snack shops on South Street, and since Su Garden Ancient Town was developed into a 5A tourist site, various internet-famous snack shops also opened there.

People started queuing up at Beauty Chant from ten in the morning. Many customers got hungry while waiting in line and would go across the street with their queue tickets to grab a bite before continuing to wait.

Zhao Cuinong noticed that at least half of Zhang Ji Restaurant’s business came from Beauty Chant.

Hearing this, Ma Xiaolan almost laughed out loud.

Zhao Cuinong was really putting a gold star on her own forehead!

Her business was good because her cooking was delicious.

What did that have to do with Beauty Chant?

Ma Xiaolan had seen shameless people, but she had never seen someone as shameless as Zhao Cuinong.

Disgusted much?

Ma Xiaolan looked at Zhao Cuinong, her eyes wide, "On what basis do you say our good business is thanks to you? Do you have any evidence? You really just say anything!"

"You say our business is good because of you, so can’t I say that your business is good because of us?"

Zhao Cuinong was not in a hurry at all, just watching Ma Xiaolan, "Whether it’s because of us or not, you’ll find out once we move."

Ma Xiaolan snorted coldly, "Alright then! We’ll see which one of us closes down first!"

"You think I’m scared?"

The lease for Zhang Ji Restaurant is about to expire, and the rent for the new quarter is 35,000.

That’s 420,000 for the year.

In other words, after subtracting expenses such as rent, labor, and utilities, Zhang Ji Restaurant needs to make a profit of more than 5,000 a day to break even.

The price of a rice bowl at Zhang Ji Restaurant is 20 yuan.

How many rice bowls do we have to sell to make 5,000?

Even now, Zhang Ji Restaurant’s turnover is just over 7,000.

Now that all pretense has been dropped, Ma Xiaolan stopped pretending, "Zhao Cui Nong! We’ll just wait and see!"

Beauty Chant will have to close sooner or later!

When the time comes, she’ll personally deliver a wreath to Zhao Cui Nong.

After saying this, Ma Xiaolan turned and left.

Watching her leave, Zhao Cui Nong sneered, "Such people are really disgusting."

Lin Guixiang laughed and said, "Cui Nong, why bother getting angry at such people? It’s not worth it."

Zhao Cui Nong said, "People like Ma Xiaolan are typically bullies who fear the tough. If I’m not firmer than her, won’t she bully us to death?"

After speaking, Zhao Cui Nong looked at Lin Guixiang, somewhat helplessly, "Big sister, with your temperament, you’re going to suffer in the future."

Lin Guixiang is just too nice.

Zhao Cui Nong couldn’t understand it.

Even though they were born of the same mother, why were Lin Guixiang and Lin Guimei so different?

How shrewd is Lin Guimei?

If it were Lin Guimei facing Ma Xiaolan today,

Ma Xiaolan wouldn’t be able to finish and would have to pack it home.

These two sisters aren’t just different in personality.

Even their appearances are worlds apart.

Although both are very beautiful, Lin Guixiang’s features are more bright and generous.

Lin Guimei’s features are more delicate and gentle.

Thinking of this, Zhao Cui Nong looked at Lin Guixiang, curiously asking, "Big sister, do you and your second sister look like your father and mother, respectively?"

Zhao Cui Nong had never seen her in-laws when she married into the family, as they had already passed away.

Times were hard then, and the old couple hadn’t even left a photograph behind.

Upon hearing this, Lin Guixiang tried hard to recall her parents’ faces, "I don’t remember, but Guimei looks a lot like our mom."

Zhao Cui Nong nodded affirmatively and laughed, "Then Lin Bingqiang must also look like our dad."

Lin Bingqiang’s eyes are the spitting image of Lin Guimei’s—both are large almond-shaped.

Lin Guixiang nodded, "You’re right, Lin Bingqiang also looks like our mom."

——

When Ma Xiaolan got back to her own shop, she was so angry that she turned pale, "Shameless bitch, actually thinks she’s so great? Hmph! Just wait, she’ll get what’s coming to her!"

Seeing her like this, her husband Zhang Qiang asked in bewilderment, "Why have you become like this just after going out?"

Ma Xiaolan turned her head to look at Beauty Chant across the street.

Zhang Qiang immediately knew why his wife was angry and laughed, "Anyway, they’re moving out soon. They’re just autumnal grasshoppers; why must you haggle with them over everything?"

Ma Xiaolan continued, "Do you know what they said just now?"

"What did they say?" Zhang Qiang asked.

"That shameless bitch Zhao Cui Nong actually said our business has been good lately because we’ve been riding on their coattails! If you heard it, wouldn’t you be angry?"

If it weren’t for the fact that they still needed to open the shop for business tomorrow, Ma Xiaolan would have loved to tear Zhao Cui Nong’s mouth apart.

Let her talk nonsense!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiang’s eyes widened in disbelief, "Did Zhao Cui Nong really say that?"

That’s just too arrogant.

No sane person would ever say something like that.

What’s so great about Beauty Chant?

It’s just a little-known skincare product.

To think Zhao Cui Nong even believes Beauty Chant can influence their business is a total fantasy.

Ma Xiaolan nodded, "Not only did she say that, but there was also this strange sense of superiority between the lines, as if we’d go out of business as soon as they leave."

Zhang Qiang glanced at the Beauty Chant signboard across the street, his eyes full of disdain, "They really think they’re so impressive? They’re nothing, just wait and see, their smugness won’t last long!"