Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 1307 - 177, Debt Collection at the Door (Second Update)_2

Chapter 1307: 177, Debt Collection at the Door (Second Update)_2

Pfft, Xia Zheng couldn’t help but laugh inappropriately, as he threw a meaningful glance at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan was also choked up by Xiao Linshuang’s words. Could it be that the young lady was still blaming her for acting too soon?

Shaking her head, Lin Yuan patted her cheek, "Alright, get the money for those bottles of Condensation Dew from that old pious woman! And claim your losses while you’re at it."

Losses?

At a glance from her sister, Xiao Linshuang applauded fervently, "Yes, losses! That old pious woman with her cronies slandered the reputation of my Condensation Dew, ruining my business. I must seek compensation from her!"

Lin Yuan nodded in approval, seeing Xiao Linshuang’s expression looking quite teachable which nearly made Xia Zheng’s eyes pop out of his head.

When the Old Sister, along with some burly men, stumbled back to the Han family Backdoor, she finally exhaled in relief.

"Sister, didn’t you say you’d give each of us two taels of silver now that we’re back? Time to hand them over," one of the burly men rubbed his wrists, making an intimidating, yet perhaps unintentional gesture, which made Old Sister feel a sense of dread.

It seemed to be her unlucky day—seeing the Condensation Dew causing rashes on the ladies’ faces, she had intended to find that young maid and coerce some silver out of her. Unfortunately, she hadn’t managed to extort any silver and was nearly drowned in spit.

Confronted by the menacing looks of the burly men, Old Sister dug into her pouch to reluctantly hand over the silver pieces.

Upon seeing the silver, the men finally left her alone, laughing as they entered the back door.

"Useless thing! Can’t even handle a young maid and yet has the nerve to ask me for silver!" Old Sister spat, her eyes crafty and her excited jowls quivering, "The young mistress is ill; it’s the perfect time for me to filch some nice things to make up for today’s losses."

Lin Yuan was after all a young lady of a reputable house, having sent a visiting card ahead of her visit to Miss Han. As expected, she was turned away under the excuse of Han Huijuan’s ill health.

This provided Lin Yuan with even more legitimate reason to confront her.

Furthermore, she specifically chose the time when Han Taining, Minister of Revenue, returned to the mansion. Given his esteemed position, he surely couldn’t refuse a friend’s request to visit his daughter without risking ridicule.

As expected, Lin Yuan was smoothly granted entry into Han Mansion, with Han Taining even having a leading maid guide her to the inner yard.

Watching the maid’s exaggerated sway as she walked, Xiao Linshuang discreetly elbowed Lin Yuan and grimaced.

Lin Yuan equally scoffed with disdain; the maid’s demeanor clearly less than chaste, yet she wore a young girl’s hair decorations. Clearly, this was the notorious serving maid.

Discreetly shaking her head, Lin Yuan didn’t hold much regard for this Han Taining anymore.

Her little remaining regard evaporated upon seeing the courtyard where Han Huijuan resided.

"Is this really Miss Han’s courtyard?" Lin Yuan pointed uncertainly at the deteriorating yard ahead, gaping at the leading maid.

The maid nodded nonchalantly, her eyes holding a trace of disdain while looking at Lin Yuan, "This is it. She’s unwell and resting here for peace and quiet."

Having said that, she walked away without even a bow, muttering indiscreetly, "No idea where the miss made such a shabby friend; coming empty-handed is bad enough, but not even a tip? Stingy!"

Lin Yuan, rarely attending the young ladies’ gatherings in the Capital city, and thus unknown to this seldom outdoors maid, was actually the renowned Lin Yuan wearing plain clothes.

Xiao Linshuang felt aggrieved and wanted to scold her, but Lin Yuan stopped her—they were primarily there to see Han Huijuan, and those maids could wait.

Shui Xian and Yin Xing were also furious at the maid’s words, but still followed Lin Yuan’s instructions to fetch someone at the gate.

However, even after a long wait, no one came to open the door, nor was there any answer. Left with no choice, they had to push open the heavy wooden door themselves.