Chapter 62 No Problem
Anyone would be unhappy if they saw this on such a happy day. Besides, there were so many eyes watching around. If this really happened, Wu’s Embroidery Workshop would never have a chance to recover.
The once high and mighty eldest daughter of the Wu family was now trampled under her feet. Today is the day she is ruined!
By then, she won't even be worthy of carrying my shoes!
With this confidence, Zhang He was the first to speak: "Shopkeeper Wu, I've heard that your embroidery workshop's embroidery is excellent. Can I have the honor of taking a look today?"
As soon as she opens it, the fun begins.
Shopkeeper Wu didn't even glance at the person in front of him, and only asked, "I wonder which one you would like to see first, old lady?"
"Since this is a competition, then you two should open it together. That way you can have a comparison."
After Old Lady Wang spoke, Shopkeeper Wu and Zhang He simultaneously opened the Hundred Longevity Pictures in their hands.
Zhang He couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth. It was a good thing this way. After opening the Hundred Longevity Picture, it would only highlight the excellence of Zhang's Embroidery Workshop.
Since Miss Wu is so eager to be slapped in the face, it’s not her fault.
When she opened the Hundred Longevity Picture in her hand, she couldn't help but look at Manager Wu, wanting to see her make a fool of herself in front of everyone.
Soon, she caught the panic on the other person's face, and she couldn't help but smile up. She knew that their tricks were effective.
Zhang He invited, "Madam Wang, this is a centenary painting from our Zhang's Embroidery Workshop. Please take a look."
Madam Wang walked up to Zhang He and after carefully examining it, she said, "Yes, the fabric is soft and smooth, and the stitching is neat. It's a fine piece of embroidery."
Hearing such good comments, Zhang He could not hide the joy on her face, as if she had already won.
"Madam, let's go take a look at Wu's Embroidery Workshop." Zhang He met Madam Wang and went towards the direction of Shopkeeper Wu. She couldn't help but want to laugh at the other party.
Old Lady Wang took a look from afar and was amazed. She stepped forward and began to observe carefully. She didn't know what the gold thread of the Hundred Longevity Picture was made of, but it was shining in the sunlight.
The luster of the silk thread blends perfectly with the shape of the longevity character, and the stitches are as delicate as silk. Each longevity character is lifelike, as if it contains endless auspiciousness and blessings, making people unable to help but feel happy.
Zhang He's face grew uglier as Madam Wang looked satisfied. How could it be... how could it not be broken yet? They had clearly already swapped the Hundred Longevity Painting!
Unconvinced, she slowly stepped forward and saw an exquisite painting of a hundred years of longevity. However, the difference between them was immediately apparent. Something was wrong! The old lady must have failed to notice the aberration in the embroidery.
She stepped forward and complimented him, "Shopkeeper Wu, this embroidery is really exquisite. Can I take a look?"
Shopkeeper Wu did not refuse, "Please do as you wish."
Taking the Hundred Longevity Picture, Zhang He pulled it hard, trying to tear the embroidery. Even though her face was distorted, the fabric in her hand did not move at all, and there was no sign of it breaking.
What’s going on… Why is this different from what I imagined… It seems like something is out of my control.
Shopkeeper Wu, standing nearby, took in Zhang He's subtle expression. A smile slipped from his face as he said, "Shopkeeper Zhang's hands are so strong. Could it be that he's trying to destroy the Hundred Longevity Painting and ruin Madam Wang's intentions?"
Because of these words, everyone's eyes fell on Zhang He's hands, and they found that she was tightly grasping the two sides of the Hundred Longevity Picture with both hands, with an action similar to tearing.
Feeling the curious and suspicious gazes of the crowd, Zhang He immediately relaxed her grip and explained softly, "Shopkeeper Wu, I didn't mean that. I was simply excited because the embroidery was so perfect, and I accidentally used too much force. How could you think of me like that?"
Her words sounded sincere and pitiful, as if she had really suffered a great injustice.
Some people looked away because of these words and Zhang He's aggrieved look. There must be a misunderstanding here.
However, there were many shrewd people present, and they thought even more. This shopkeeper Zhang was really narrow-minded. Even if his skills were not as good as others, he would still have such a vicious mind! In comparison, the pattern of Zhang's embroidery workshop was indeed small.
When Mrs. Wang saw Zhang He's pitiful appearance, it reminded her of the restless concubine in the master's backyard. She originally didn't have much feeling for Manager Zhang, but now she was dissatisfied with her.
Mrs. Wang's expression immediately turned serious. This was the birthday banquet she had carefully prepared for the old lady, and she would not allow any mistakes.
"Xiao Cui, go and take a look." She instructed the people around her.
As Mrs. Wang's trusted maid, Xiao Cui knew what her mistress meant. She immediately snatched the Hundred Longevity Picture from Zhang He's hand and returned it to Manager Wu.
Xiao Cui's actions undoubtedly put Zhang He in a difficult position and confirmed what Manager Wu had said before.
She stood there awkwardly, biting her lower lip hard to prevent the emotions on her face from getting out of control. She looked pitiful and helpless.
Wang Erye didn't want to see the beauty being wronged, so he stepped forward to help and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm afraid there is some misunderstanding here. I don't think Manager Zhang is that kind of person."
Mrs. Wang glanced at her brother-in-law. He was the same as his brother. When he met this kind of woman, his heart ran away and his eyes became blind.
But with so many outsiders present at this birthday party, she couldn't let her brother-in-law down and spread rumors of discord between brothers or uncles and sisters-in-law. She took the initiative to change the subject and said, "Mother, you've seen both embroidery pieces. Which one do you like better?"
"Although the Zhang family's centenary longevity painting is good, I still prefer the Wu family's." The old lady couldn't let go of the centenary longevity painting presented by Manager Wu.
"Mom, I think the embroidery that Miss Zhang did is pretty good too!" Mr. Wang Er couldn't bear to see Zhang He standing aside feeling wronged, so he spoke up again to help.
As soon as he finished saying this, he received Zhang He's expectant and grateful eyes. Mr. Wang Er was also very pleased. Just when he was feeling complacent, Mrs. Wang Er reached out and twisted her man's waist hard, using all her strength and glared at him fiercely.
With a forced smile, he said, "This is a birthday gift from my sister-in-law to my mother. Why are you joining in the fun?"
When he saw his wife, Mr. Wang Er instantly became obedient. His original idea of being a hero and saving the beauty was gone. He smiled awkwardly to ease the embarrassment.
Zhang He bit her lip and looked away unwillingly. Why was there no problem with the embroidery in Shopkeeper Wu's hands? It was even several times more exquisite than hers.
What had happened? Could it be that what he and Wenlang had done had been discovered?
She looked at Shopkeeper Wu without concealing her gaze, trying to read something from her expression.
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