Qin Huairu also noticed Yang Tao at this moment. Qin Huairu hadn't expected that the owner of the Peninsula Hotel was actually Yang Tao, let alone that Yang Tao would have such great wealth.
Before long, Qin Huairu felt excited, but this was quickly followed by a sense of frustration. She realized she seemed to have no friends in the courtyard house.
Even though Yu Li had already rejected her once, Qin Huairu still wanted to give it a try. Trying meant at least there was still a chance; not trying meant there was no chance at all.
"Yang Tao, I never imagined that the Peninsula International Hotel was owned by your family. Since we used to be neighbors, could you give me a chance? I really need this opportunity."
"You must be aware of my situation. I've become like this, posing no threat to you whatsoever. Besides, my cancer cells have spread over the years. Can you bear to watch me die of this disease?"
“I know the people in the courtyard don’t like me and think I’m not a good woman, but I’ve never offended your Wei family. The only families our Jia family has enemies with are the Liu and Yi families. Why are you helping them make things difficult for me?”
"Who knows the suffering I've endured all these years? I've been heartbroken over Jiajia, and yet all of you are criticizing me. If my husband and your husbands were so capable, why would I have to do all this? All I want now is to raise my child properly and then get her medical treatment. Is that wrong?"
As Qin Huairu spoke, she became moved even by her own words. Tears and snot streamed down her face, surprising the catering manager.
Fortunately, the catering manager was quite capable; he wasn't the type to be easily swayed by others. Although Qin Huairu's words sounded pitiful, the catering manager knew that Yang Tao wasn't that kind of person.
"Qin Huairu, whether I have a grudge against you or not has nothing to do with me. Business is never about personal relationships, it's all about market rules. As long as your price is right and the quality is good enough, you don't need to come to me at all."
"No matter what you do, you have to look for the reasons within yourself. If you hadn't brought this on yourself, how would you have ended up like this? If you think I'm making things difficult for you, then keep thinking that way. I have other things to take care of, so please don't bother me anymore."
Hearing everyone reject her, Qin Huairu cried even harder. Looking at the still young and beautiful Yang Tao, and then at her own hideous appearance, Qin Huairu suddenly felt a pang of inferiority. At the same time, she still wanted to try one last time.
"Even if there's no affection between us, can't you at least have some pity for me? My whole family has become like this. Can't you have any pity for us?"
"You were burned like this by sulfuric acid, did I push you? Your son and mother-in-law were struck by lightning, did I attract the lightning to them? Being struck by lightning is rare, but your whole family has suffered this. Shouldn't you think about why God struck you?"
"Of all the people in the world, why not strike down those with filthy hearts, and instead strike down those like you? Is this God's fault or your own?"
Hearing Yang Tao's words, not only Qin Huairu was stunned, but even the catering manager was taken aback. The catering manager hadn't expected that something like this had happened at Qin Huairu's home.
The past six months have shown everyone that Yang Tao is actually very kind-hearted and will try her best to help anyone who has a problem. Although she seems strict on the surface, she has never actually made things difficult for anyone.
Since the other party is Yang Tao's neighbor, there's no need for him to come to her. There must be many things between them that are unknown to others, and the catering manager doesn't want to know about such things.
He bowed to Yang Tao, then grabbed Qin Huairu and dragged her outside, completely ignoring whether she resisted or not.
From Yang Tao's words, the catering manager knew that Yang Tao did not welcome Qin Huairu continuing to speak, as it might cause her unnecessary trouble.
The catering manager wasn't about to let this high-paying opportunity slip by. Before Qin Huairu could say anything, he grabbed her and dragged her out of Yang Tao's office, then gestured for someone to kick Qin Huairu out.
Although the others didn't know what had happened, they still worked together to pull Qin Huairu down from the 5th floor. Then, with the help of security guards, they threw Qin Huairu out of the Peninsula International Hotel.
When Wei Hua saw someone else throw Qin Huairu out, he deliberately walked over. Wei Hua hadn't won a big prize in a long time and wanted to try and get some more rewards from Qin Huairu, so he went over.
Seeing Wei Hua approach, Qin Huairu immediately got up from the ground. Everyone knew that Wei Hua was rather timid.
Although Yang Tao is difficult to talk to, there's still a chance if Wei Hua speaks up. Given their relationship, Yang Tao probably won't say anything more once Wei Hua agrees.
"Hua Zi, the hotel staff just threw me out of there. Don't these people know we're neighbors? I came to the hotel today just to become your supplier."
"Could you give me a chance to have your purchasing department buy my vegetables directly? I assure you that my vegetables are not only fresh, but also cheaper."
"Qin Huairu, you've already been thrown out, so stop dreaming. I came here just to see how pitiful you look."
"This hotel has little to do with me. It was opened by Yang Tao's uncle and someone else. Since her uncle has no children, he gave Yang Tao a share of the shares. Otherwise, do you think I have the money to open such a big hotel?"
"With my meager salary, let alone opening such a big hotel, I can't even afford those cars parked outside. So there's nothing I can do to help you with what you're talking about. I just came to see how miserable you are."
Hearing Wei Hua instruct her to come and mock her, Qin Huairu nearly exploded with anger. She cursed Wei Hua and his wife inwardly before turning and leaving the Peninsula International Hotel. Qin Huairu didn't want to be ridiculed any longer.
Despite Qin Huairu's constant efforts to pull strings, she's still making a considerable amount of money. While she may not be able to hold her head high in front of Yang Tao and Yu Li, she's still quite arrogant and domineering in front of others. Even after leaving Beijing, Qin Huairu is still a figure of some importance.
Although things have gradually opened up, life in the countryside is not particularly easy. The Jia family of three can earn at least 1,000 yuan a month, which is more than many people earn.
Many rural people don't even have that much money in their entire savings. Actually, Qin Huairu recently acquired several restaurants. After all, not all restaurants prioritize quality; many small restaurants prioritize price.
After leaving the Peninsula International Hotel, Qin Huairu was thinking about how to get revenge. If Yang Tao and the others were willing to cooperate with her, then putting aside past grudges wouldn't matter. But when Yang Tao and the others refused, the hatred had already been planted in Qin Huairu's bones.
Back in her city home, Qin Huairu found Jia Zhangshi. Now that both Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi lived in the city, she only needed to tell Banggeng what she needed each day. Banggeng would then find a way to deliver the groceries to the city.
If there's a lot of stuff, Bang Geng will ask others to help deliver it. If there's only a small amount, it'll basically be a matter of one oxcart.
Perhaps it was because of their similar experiences, or perhaps Qin Huairu wanted to take advantage of Jia Zhangshi. So as soon as she returned, Qin Huairu launched into a long, rambling monologue.
When Jia Zhangshi learned about Wei Hua's family's situation, she immediately began to hurl insults. Jia Zhangshi already had grievances regarding the house. Now, seeing that they were unwilling to help the Jia family, it would be strange if she didn't curse them.
"Huai Ru, what do you think we should do to deal with that bitch Yang Tao?"
“Mom, dealing with them is actually quite simple. The situation is a little different now than before. The old methods don’t work, so we’ll use a new one. Anyway, we won’t have much business this evening. Have Bang Geng take you to the vicinity of the Peninsula Hotel, and you can sit at the entrance. Don’t say anything, just sit there.”
"The people who go in to eat are all rich and powerful. Seeing you like this will definitely affect their appetite. If the two of us then have a good cry, what do you think people will think?"
“When that time comes, it will be our turn to set conditions. If they are willing to cooperate with us, we will step forward to explain; if they are not willing to cooperate with us, we will cry all we want. We did nothing, but we did everything.”
Upon hearing Qin Huairu's idea, Jia Zhangshi burst into laughter. Jia Zhangshi had initially been somewhat worried that Qin Huairu was using her. But after hearing that Qin Huairu would also be participating, Jia Zhangshi had no more reservations.
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