Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 519 - 521: Stole a Man?_1

Chapter 519: Chapter 521: Stole a Man?_1

Both individuals were not the best options in the eyes of the old Lady Zhi, but she only had one son, and her daughter-in-law was often sick and unfit for hard labor. Her grandsons also didn’t have much prospect. Considering women were more suited to inheriting the rouge business, her only options were Lady Zhi and the Chen Family.

Even though Lady Zhi had a tumultuous relationship with her eldest grandson, she was firm and decisive and could hold her own. On the other hand, though the Chen Family was gentle, their compliance made them unfit for big responsibilities. The old Lady Zhi thus selected Lady Zhi to take over.

As a result, Lady Zhi and the Chen Family had never gotten along.

The Chen Family spotted someone entering through the back door and quickly brought their lantern closer for a better look. Seeing Lady Zhi, her hair and clothes disheveled, suspicion arose. "Did you sneak out to meet a man?"

Lady Zhi rolled her eyes at the Chen Family’s implication, "No, you’re the one sneaking out to meet men!"

"Or did you go out to find Big Brother? Did he beat you?" The Chen Family pointed at Lady Zhi’s face, which bore five clear finger marks, "It’s the banquet tomorrow, and he’s left you looking like this. How can you face anyone?"

"He didn’t hit me!" Lady Zhi was furious at the mere suggestion, her resentment for Nan Feng deepening.

"Tomorrow is Granny’s 80th birthday, isn’t Big Brother coming with you?" The Chen Family asked again.

"What’s it to you?" Lady Zhi replied coldly.

"Ah," the Chen Family sighed, "Sometimes I think you’re really pitiful. Busy day and night at the shop and still having to chase around after your husband. But don’t worry too much, go and get some rest early."

With that, the Chen Family turned and left.

Though seemingly concerned, their words seemed harsh to Lady Zhi’s ears.

Lady Zhi returned to her room and had the servants light up the entire place. Sitting in front of her dressing table, she inspected her reflection, confirming her face was swollen on one side.

Furious, she smashed the rouge cases on the table.

"You damned girl, just you wait!"

...

Nan Feng let Xiaoqing mind the shop. She intended to return to Heping County and prepare another batch of goods, taking advantage of the upcoming wedding.

As the ship passed County Wan Jin, many people disembarked. Assuming not many were going to Heping County, Nan Feng decided to check on Xue Ling in Wan Jin County.

Having hired a carriage and arrived at the branch in Wan Jin County, she noted that the shop was being minded by another girl.

It was probably Xue Ling’s recruit after the Lantern Festival, something Nan Feng had advised her to do.

Xue Ling wasn’t at the shop, which made Nan Feng think, "Did Xue Ling secretly return to Heping County to see Long San?"

Well, might as well ask first.

The shopgirl, unfamiliar with Nan Feng, mistook her for a customer and came to help, "Lady, what are you interested in? Face wash or face mask?"

Nan Feng decided to test her sales skills and asked, "How much for the face wash? The face mask?"

"Our face wash is fifty wen and the face mask is seventy wen, but they are cheaper if you purchase both. Have you used our face wash and face mask before, lady? If not, you can try them first."

She seems to be capable.

Nan Feng didn’t ask further and enquired, "Where’s Xue Ling?"

The young girl asked, "Do you know Lady Xue Ling? She’s not in the store. She went to the Business Association."

"Oh, the Business Association?"

"Yes, there seems to be a meeting for the rouge industry. Lady Xue Ling left about an hour ago and I don’t know how long it will take. Would you like to wait here, lady?"