Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 374 - 216 Hope Returns_2

Chapter 374: Chapter 216 Hope Returns_2

Old woman Qian saw Old man Qian about to hit Jinwa, so she got up with the support of her crutch, stepped in front of Jinwa, and said, "What are you doing? Jinwa is right. You cannot be swayed by these two squanderers anymore, plotting to seize the third branch’s property."

These words were clearly stated by the old lady, causing Old man Qian, Qian Dagui, and Lady Wang’s faces to turn red.

Lady Wang was still saying, "Mother-in-law, why would you say such a thing..."

Qian Yeejin and Qian Yixiu had no desire to stay any longer, so they politely excused themselves and left for home. Upon reaching the doorway, Qian Yeejin turned back to finish what he had started, "Some people are green with envy over our family’s assets, but I don’t really care. Because in the future, I will, just like my grandfather, carve out an even greater empire with my own hands. I’ll also earn an imperial decree for Great-grandma, my grandmother, and my mother, as well as support my aunt and sister."

After speaking, he proudly led his sister away with their heads held high.

Their words only intensified the shame felt by Old man Qian and the others.

As soon as the siblings left the courtyard, Qian Dagui pointed at Lady Wang and muttered, "Go on, keep it up..." then went back to his own room.

The next morning, Wu Shanzi’s wife from the north of the village came looking for Lady Wang, informing her that her daughter had found another suitor, a man named Quanfu, and no longer needed her help.

Lady Wang asked her why, to which she answered, "I still need to ensure my daughter brings fortune to her future generations," and then she hurriedly left.

This remark nearly made Lady Wang spit blood in anger. Upon stepping outside, she realized something was off; why were so many people keeping their distance and whispering about something? As soon as she approached, they would just offer a dry laugh and dodge away.

Madam Hua, while walking, was still telling others, "Lady Tang is full of schemes, but she doesn’t pretend. Not like some people who are worse than Lady Tang yet pretend to be the most virtuous. They were helped so much by others, yet not only do they show no gratitude, but they even plot to seize others’ properties. Pah!"

Lady Wang was furious to death, yet retained her dignity, unwilling to quarrel like a shrew. Besides, she dared not argue with Madam Hua, who had a bad temper and was known to get physical if she couldn’t out-argue someone.

In the afternoon, Steward Wong suddenly arrived at the residence of Qian’s first wife. This delighted Qian Dagui, who repeatedly ushered him in, "Oh my, an honored guest, an honored guest indeed."

Steward Wong’s smile did not reach his eyes as he said, "I am here to have a chat with your master."

After chatting with Old man Qian in the room for a short while, Steward Wong left, and Old man Qian turned glum. He kept muttering, "Why doesn’t he understand my heart? I’ve helped them so much, how could he bring in an outsider to threaten me? If Jinwa really isn’t... how can I face our ancestors? Ah, forget it, forget it, let the children and grandchildren have their own luck, and don’t be a horse or ox for them..."

That evening, Qian Manchuan and Qian Manhe returned from the county with grim faces, and people from both branches gathered in the first wife’s residence to discuss countermeasures. The reason was that the Wuxi Tea Building had suddenly terminated its partnership with the Old Brother Dessert House, and also, they hadn’t sold many pastries in their shop today.

It was said that Xiaxia’s Fragrant Pastry House, in celebration of the Empress Dowager’s seventieth birthday, would offer a thirty percent discount starting today until the month of August when the Empress Dowager’s birthday ended. Almost everyone went to their pastry house to buy treats.

Lady Xiao Wong exclaimed in shock, "Thirty percent off? How can they make any money then?"

Qian Manhe helplessly said, "Haven’t you realized yet? We’ve offended them terribly. With a flick of their finger, they can smash our bowls. We’re not only eating from our bowl but also eyeing their pot, aren’t we? But one must see whether they really have the ability. This is just the first step. If they stop caring about our lotus ponds in the future, leaving us to find our own buyers, we won’t only have more hard work, but also won’t be able to sell for such good prices..."

Upon hearing this, Lady Tang began to wail, "Heartless! How could the third branch be so unscrupulous?"

Old man Qian was already anxious and unsure of what to do, and hearing Lady Tang’s wailing, he directed all his anger at her. Spitting vehemently, he scolded, "It’s because you, woman, are unscrupulous, and you still dare to accuse others. If it wasn’t for your blabbermouth nearly driving San Gui to his death, would they be treating you this way?"

Lady Tang refused to take the blame and retorted, "Why is it all my fault? When we went to the third branch, wasn’t it you who told us to follow? Besides, it was the eldest sister-in-law who told me about it, otherwise, how would I have known?"

Once she mentioned Lady Wang, Old man Qian found another outlet for his anger, pointing at Lady Wang, he accused, "It’s all because of you, you malicious woman, always looking to get ahead, always wanting to dominate. Jinwa was right, you did it on purpose, telling us those things..."