Chen Liang asked, puzzled, "What's wrong with the water? Did someone poison it?"
Master Chen waved his hand, "No! Can't you think of something good about us? You say we're such a terrible administrator, with poisoning cases all the time! We wouldn't be able to work here anymore! It's because the water level has dropped, there's less water, and the people come to us asking for solutions, saying we know a lot. What do I know? I was forced into this situation!"
Chen Liang listened, but he really couldn't do anything about it, since it wasn't his area of expertise. All he could say was, "Don't get frustrated, think about it slowly, maybe someone will solve your problem in the next moment."
Master Chen didn't think so. "You make it sound so easy! This place of ours is dirt poor. If there were really any capable people here, would I be doing so badly? Just thinking about it gives me a headache. I haven't had a single peaceful day here. There's always something going on. As soon as I finish one problem, another one comes along! The biggest problem right now is that even the yamen staff aren't getting enough to eat!"
Chen Liang's lips twitched. This guy always loved to complain about being poor, but he still comforted him, "Alright, I'll treat you to some meat later."
Unexpectedly, the constables overheard this and all came over, saying they hadn't smelled meat for two or three months and asking Chen Liang to treat them all.
Chen Liang was genuinely startled. Was the government really that poor these days? In the end, he reluctantly agreed.
Su Nanxi lowered her eyes, seemingly standing quietly to the side, but in reality, she was listening intently. Unsurprisingly, she also heard what the two thought was a private conversation.
Before leaving, she took a fancy to Master Chen's recliner. Suddenly, she remembered that her husband had said he wanted to watch the stars. If she bought two such recliners, how romantic it would be to watch the stars with him in the courtyard at night!
Su Nanxi gave Chen Liang several stacks of documents to look at, and also asked him to start working on the shop decoration and other necessary tasks for opening the shop. Finally, she gave him a money bag.
She had a preliminary estimate of how much it would cost in total, and would allocate a portion of the funds to begin the work.
Before leaving, he handed him a note, instructing him to go to the address where the rice noodles were to be purchased.
Chen Liang nodded and carefully put it away.
Su Nanxi bought some candy and cookies, then went to find a carpenter and picked out two recliners. The carpenter kindly sent someone to deliver them to her home and gave her a ride.
Back at the Mo family home, the children rushed out, only to be stunned when they saw the two reclining chairs.
The children only dared to approach after the deliveryman left.
"Third Aunt, what kind of stool is this? Why is it crooked?" Mo Qiushuang asked, puzzled.
Mo Dongcheng said with an old-fashioned look, "Are you stupid? This is definitely for sleeping!"
Su Nanxi smiled and patted their heads.
Zhao came out from inside and helped carry the recliner in. She didn't ask why it was bought, but only asked if the customer was thirsty.
Then she pointed to the person next to her, indicating that someone had arrived.
Su Nanxi looked over and saw Liu Jingqiu.
When Liu Jingqiu saw her, she lowered her head and looked timid, as if she didn't dare to look people in the eye. She said softly, "Mute Aunt, I'm here again. I want to try it myself, but I'm afraid of making mistakes, so I've come to learn from you. You don't mind, do you?"
Tsk tsk! Acting first and asking later. They're already here, and then they ask if she minds? Does she think she'll go back if she says she minds?
I doubt it. If they call her back, she'll just have to pitifully ask them to keep her there.
Su Nanxi forced a smile and waved her hand, telling her to do as she pleased.
When Mo Qinghe saw his wife return, he quickly came over, took her hand, and asked, "Wife, are you tired? Are you thirsty?"
After saying that, he handed her the bamboo tube and told her to drink some water to soothe her throat.
Sigh! Why did he even ask? Why not just give him water?
Mo Qinghe saw the recliner and looked at her, asking what it was for.
She took his hand and told him what it was for.
Mo Qinghe was so happy, his aloof and cool image was about to crumble!
Seeing several children gathered around them, he pretended to be reserved, but kept squeezing her hand.
Su Nanxi remembered something, put down her basket, and gave the children some sugar cakes. At least there weren't so many light bulbs shining in their eyes.
But Liu Jingqiu, who was not far away, saw this scene out of the corner of her eye. She couldn't help but swallow her saliva. How long had it been since she had eaten or even seen those sugar cakes?
The comparison made me feel sad again.
She used to be pampered and had everything she wanted to eat, but now she's starving and cold, and has to do a lot of work. If she doesn't finish her work, she won't get any food! Forget about sweets and cakes!
Why is it that this ugly and mute person is living a better life than her?
Her husband couldn't walk, but he was handsome and spoke softly. She, on the other hand, married a rough man who didn't know how to be considerate or loving and would yell at her at the drop of a hat!
Comparisons are odious, and Liu Jingqiu was practically dying of anger. However, due to a family tragedy, she learned to endure it all and didn't show it on her face in order to survive.
However, her actions betrayed her, and Zhao noticed that something was wrong with her, asking her with concern if she was feeling unwell.
Liu Jingqiu said timidly, "Yes, I am a little tired, but it's nothing. I have to work non-stop every day, I'm used to it."
"You can rest if you're tired, and you can continue later," Zhao said without adding anything more.
Liu Jingqiu nodded, "Okay."
He actually sat down on the stool next to him, head down, not daring to look around.
Mo Qiushuang handed her a piece of candy, saying, "Third Aunt said that guests are always welcome, so please have a taste."
Liu Jingqiu took it and said softly, "Thank you."
"You're welcome!" Mo Qiushuang said as she ran off.
Liu Jingqiu's heart was even more unsettled. Although this candy wasn't the best kind, it was a luxury for poor families, yet the Mo family could buy it so easily. No, it was that this mute woman could actually control money so freely!
Is this mute woman really that good? The Mo family treats her so well, even letting her spend their money as she pleases?
The envy and jealousy in my heart were torn open, and there was no way to mend it back up. It slowly welled up and overflowed.
In the end, Liu Jingqiu forgot about the rice noodle making process she was supposed to learn. Her mind was filled with resentment, and she even confused the process of making rice noodles.
Mo Qinghe was incredibly perceptive; he could deduce a person's emotional changes simply from fluctuations in their aura.
After Liu Jingqiu left, he took Su Nanxi's hand and said, "Wife, that person is resentful. She's probably very envious and jealous of how well you're doing. You shouldn't have any contact with her."
"So impressive, you could even tell that?" She hadn't noticed.
“When I was a child, I practiced martial arts with someone for a few years. At first, that person absolutely refused to take me as a disciple, but was willing to give me some pointers. Later, I don’t know why, he disappeared. Later, a few more people came, but they didn’t last long, disappearing after a year or two. Seeing how skilled he was, I kept pestering him to teach me. He got annoyed by my pestering and stopped teaching me. He started practicing martial arts on his own, very slowly. It was obvious that he was taking care of me.”
Wow! What an amazing encounter!
Life is quite colorful!
Mo Qinghe thought she hadn't heard him, so he pinched her little finger and said, "Do you understand? A woman who is excessively jealous is terrifying, like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, ready to bite you one day!"
Alright! Got it.
"What are you talking about? Where are the poisonous snakes?"
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