Chapter 167: Coming for Profit
He knew Zhuang Qingning's personality a little bit. He was a very honest person and the easiest person to be content.
She is a real person who will remember the kindness of others if they give her some benefits.
Previously, he had said a few good words on behalf of Zhuang Qingning in front of Mrs. Song, and he could see gratitude in her eyes. Lun Li said that such a person would be softened and understanding if he said a few good words to her.
Why is it that at this moment, when he is apologizing sincerely, he is so cold?
Could it be that now that her life is better, she doesn't think highly of the eggs he gave her this time?
Zhuang Yuanren took a look at the catfish in Zhuang Qingning's hand, and suddenly felt bad.
"Sister Ning, I know you are angry with my parents. I guess you think I am not sincere enough when I come here. This egg..."
Zhuang Yuanren sighed, "I went to the prefectural city to take the exam. Although I passed the exam and was ranked first in our academy, the money I needed to go to the prefectural city was all I had at home. I really couldn't afford anything else."
"Plus, my mother... It's okay. If Sister Ning thinks it's not enough, then I will go to the town another day and come to see Sister Ning again."
"Cousin, you don't need to come next time. If you come again, I will not let you enter this courtyard no matter what."
Zhuang Qingning's tone was cold and distant, and even his gaze was a little chilly.
"Why is this?" Zhuang Yuanren was stunned again.
"Speaking of which, it has been a while since I established a daughter-in-law household. Since then, my cousin has come home from school more than once. During this period, my uncle and aunt have made things difficult for my sister and me more than once."
"Why didn't my cousin come to apologize to me before, but only came this time? Could it be that something happened, so my cousin had to come to accompany me?"
Zhuang Qingning still used the same cold and distant tone as before, and even his words sounded light and airy.
But to Zhuang Yuanren, these words were like a huge weight, hitting his heart and causing him pain.
Did she figure it out?
If she saw it, wouldn't it make him look very shameless? If a scholar really had a great bearing, it would be fine, but if he had to bow his head for a reason, it would make him look too utilitarian and disrespectful.
Zhuang Yuanren's face turned almost the color of liver, his mouth was trembling, and he didn't make any sound for a long time.
Seeing Zhuang Yuanren's expression, Zhuang Qingning knew that he had guessed correctly.
Earlier, when Zhuang Ruman instigated the brothers Zhuang Yutian and Zhuang Yucheng to find trouble with her, Zhuang Qingsui was afraid that she would suffer, so she hurried to find Zhuang Jingye. However, Zhuang Jingye, who cared about Zhuang Qingning's tofu shop, became furious on the spot and went to find trouble with Zhuang Ruman. Later, he even said that he must make Zhuang Ruman behave himself in the future.
Zhuang Ruman is insidious and cunning, and he is the most shameless person. This kind of person is the easiest to be stubborn. If there is anything that can make him behave himself, it is only Zhuang Yuanren.
It must be that Zhuang Jingye did something that damaged the reputation of Zhuang Yuanren as a scholar and affected his future, so he came here in a hurry.
It is obvious that Zhuang Yuanren is also a profit-seeking person.
In this case, Zhuang Qingning felt that there was no need to be polite to him.
What's more, he is a member of Zhuang Ruman's family.
"Since I have spoken the truth about your cousin's thoughts, you don't have to hide it. Just say whatever you want to say. If there is nothing else, you don't have to step into my door again."
Zhuang Qingning said, "I'm still busy making dinner, so please go slowly."
After saying that, he carried the fish to the basin, poured it through another layer of water, then picked up a kitchen knife beside him and deftly scraped off the scales.
Zhuang Yuanren, who was left alone in the yard, didn't know whether to leave or stay for a moment. He just stood there in a daze, biting his pale lips, unable to utter a word.
"Ning girl, Ning girl."
The joyful voice came from far away and before Zhuang Yuanren could come to his senses, he saw Zhuang Jingye rushing into the yard and passing by him.
When Zhuang Yuanren saw this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
With the arrival of the village head Zhuang Jingye, it really is like having no way out, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
If Zhuang Jingye saw him coming to apologize to Zhuang Qingning, all his previous dissatisfaction with what his parents had done to Zhuang Qingning would surely disappear.
Who knows, seeing Zhuang Qingning making things difficult for him who came to apologize, he might get angry and side with him...
Zhuang Yuanren thought so and bowed to Zhuang Jingye: "Uncle, the village head..."
And Zhuang Jingye seemed not to have noticed Zhuang Yuanren. He passed by him like a gust of wind and came directly in front of Zhuang Qingning.
"Uncle, the village head?" Zhuang Qingning was somewhat surprised by Zhuang Jingye's sudden arrival. He quickly put the fish back into the basin, scooped some water to rinse his hands, and wiped his hands on his apron. He said, "You look so anxious. What's the matter?"
"I wasn't going to tell you this. You should have seen it when you came back from town today. The pit has been filled and is being compacted with a stone roller."
Zhuang Jingye said, "I saw that Dayong was very efficient at work, so I went to buy some bricks earlier. This afternoon I went to look around to see where I could find suitable bricks. I've found a place for you to buy bricks. The price is 10% cheaper than other places. So, I can save a lot of money."
"I'll have someone bring a cart of bricks there first. You can go over and take a look at the quality. If it's good, we can buy all the bricks from there."
"I thought you were here to see me for something so urgent, uncle. So it's this."
Zhuang Qingning wiped the water off her hands on her apron and said, "Didn't I tell you before that you can handle these matters, uncle? I don't understand anything and I can't understand it even if I see it."
“That’s what I said…” Zhuang Jingye scratched his ear.
But this house was built for Zhuang Qingning, not for him, so everything had to be based on the owner's opinion. If he made the decision on everything, wouldn't it be a bit too arbitrary? Zhuang Jingye felt that, although that was what he said, he still had to ask Zhuang Qingning about everything to avoid any mistakes.
"That's what I said, let's do it this way." Zhuang Qingning said with a grin, "Uncle, just relax. From now on, even if this house collapses, I won't bother you. Is that okay?"
"Well... OK." Zhuang Jingye nodded: "Then I'll see what happens."
I will write two chapters today, and there will be more chapters tomorrow~ (End of this chapter)
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