Chapter 1328 Zhou's Tough-Talking Father

Qi Lie then suggested visiting the workshop the next day, and Shu Yu naturally agreed.

After discussing sunflower oil, Shu Yu waited for Qi Lie to continue, but he didn't mention it.

When Shu Yu left the county government office, she was still full of suspicion. After all, Hu Li had told her earlier that Qi Lie must have come here for other reasons.

Since the other party didn't mention it, Shu Yu decided to pretend she didn't know.

When she got home, everyone else had already returned, including Lu Dasong, who was happily talking about his little granddaughter.

Zhou Qiao and the child were already asleep. Da Niu gave the child the nickname Zaozao because she was born five or six days early.

The little girl was well-liked by everyone in the Lu family, and Zhou's father and Zhou Ermei were relieved to see this.

Mr. Zhou did not plan to stay here. He had two young daughters at home and was worried about them, so he asked Zhou Ermei to stay here with Zhou Qiao for a few days and lend a hand.

Shu Yu had his family's coachman take him home, and also asked the coachman to tell Ruan Dali at the workshop that the palace procurement team would be visiting the workshop the next day, so that he could be mentally prepared.

After all, Qi Lie and Ren Huai are different, so Shu Yu should pay more attention to them.

The coachman returned before the city gates closed and immediately explained the situation to Shu Yu.

There were no problems at the workshop. Ruan Dali had been notified earlier and had been waiting for days. Now that it was finally here, although he was still nervous, the shock had passed and he was able to make arrangements in an orderly manner.

Shu Yu nodded, "That's good."

She had originally told the driver to go and rest, but seeing his hesitant expression, she raised an eyebrow slightly. "What's wrong? Is there something else?"

The coachman scratched his head. "Actually, it's nothing. I just overheard some gossip when I was taking Master Zhou home."

Zhou's father left the village in a great hurry, asking his second brother to temporarily help take care of their two younger daughters. Therefore, Zhou Lao Er knew that Zhou Qiao was about to give birth.

As soon as he and Aunt Zhou found out, all the neighbors in the area knew.

Therefore, as soon as Zhou's father returned home, many people came over curiously to ask whether it was a boy or a girl.

Upon hearing that it was a daughter, the others had strange expressions but didn't say much. However, Aunt Zhou was the first to react strongly, saying, "Oh no, Qiaoqiao's days in the Lu family are going to be difficult."

She not only made up stories about Zhou Qiao being neglected, but also threatened that Lu Daniu might take a concubine.

They say he's rich now and has a sister who's a local magistrate. But men turn bad when they get rich, especially since he has a mother who wants a grandson. He might just go out and find other women.

Even though Zhou's father was not good with words, he was furious upon hearing this and berated Zhou's aunt.

Not only did the old lady say that Li liked Zaozao very much, but she also gave her a red envelope containing ten taels of silver.

Upon hearing that ten taels of silver had been given, everyone present gasped in shock.

That's ten taels! In their village, the bride price is only three to five taels. This old lady from the Lu family is too generous. Not only does she not blame Zhou Qiao for not giving birth to a grandson, but she also gives such a large red envelope.

However, Zhou's father regretted it as soon as he said the amount. How could he have revealed such a large sum? What if these people knew his daughter had money and tried to borrow it? What if the old lady gave less to others later?

Mr. Zhou wished he could slap himself. He refused to answer any further questions and took his two daughters home.

The driver saw all of this and didn't know whether he should tell Shu Yu or not, but in the end he couldn't help himself.

(End of this chapter)