Chapter 49 Old Lady Sun
He pulled the old woman's hand away from Xinting's. The old woman was none other than Mrs. Sun, who was known to be a difficult neighbor.
Old Mrs. Sun staggered due to the sudden force and almost fell to the ground.
She raised her head and saw that it was He. A trace of panic flashed across her face, and then she put on a flattering smile: "Oh, it's the Gu family! I... I just want to ask this girl..." Before she could finish her words, He interrupted her harshly.
"What are you asking? You've come to my doorstep!"
He pulled away Old Lady Sun's dry, branch-like hand, and patted her sleeves in disgust as if she was throwing away something dirty.
"Mrs. Sun, don't try to play tricks on me! Your tricks may be useful for fooling others, but there's no way you can fool our Gu family!" Mrs. Sun was staggered by the sudden force and almost fell to the ground.
Her eyes rolled around, and she immediately put on a pitiful look. She pointed at He and wailed, "Oh, Gu, what are you doing? I am old, and I can't stand your torture!"
"Stop pretending!" He exposed her mercilessly, "Who doesn't know your tricks? A few days ago you were still alive and kicking while arguing with others, why are you so sick today?"
Seeing that her self-torture trick didn't work, Old Lady Sun changed her strategy. She rubbed her hands and said to Song Yu with a smile on her face, "Gu's wife, I have something to say to you. Can I have a word with you?"
Xu Qingmeng glanced at her, her tone gentle but with unquestionable firmness: "My mother has always been the one in charge of my family's affairs. If you have anything to say, just talk to my mother." After that, she picked up the fish basket and went straight into the restaurant, and Xinting hurriedly followed her in.
Old Lady Sun watched Xu Qingmeng walk in, feeling unwilling, but she didn't dare to force her way into the Shen's restaurant. She could only stare at He, her crying stopped abruptly, and she looked as if she wanted to say something but hesitated: "Gu's... my grandson..."
Old Lady Sun took a deep breath and continued, "My grandson has been ill recently, and the family has no money to see a doctor. I really have no other options... I would like to ask the Gu family if they can help and find him a job."
He listened silently, her eyelids slightly drooping and her face expressionless.
She had already made up her mind, but she didn't want to directly offend Old Lady Sun and avoid any trouble.
Seeing that He remained silent, Old Lady Sun hastily added fuel to the fire: "Even if it's just cleaning and washing the dishes, it's fine! My grandson is quite diligent and won't be lazy..."
He finally spoke, her voice calm and firm: "Mrs. Sun, I understand what you are thinking. I will consider your grandson's matter. But the rules of the Gu family cannot be violated, and you must understand that."
Old Mrs. Sun's heart sank and she looked at Li unwillingly, thinking about her next move in her mind.
At the same time, in the kitchen, Xu Qingmeng was busy preparing the set meal for lunch.
Song Qingmeng planned to make boiled fish and a meat dish at noon. Mainly because Xu Qingmeng was afraid that the guests would not be able to accept it, she concentrated on preparing the fat grass carp.
The fish scales fluttered under the knife, and the silvery white skin gradually revealed itself. He asked Xin Ting, "What did Old Lady Sun ask you just now?"
Xinting answered: "She asked about our monthly salary and profits, and asked if we were hiring..." Xinting added: "She also asked if I was engaged, but I didn't tell her."
Xu Qingmeng scraped the fish scales skillfully. The blade flew in her hand and the silvery-white fish scales fell like snowflakes.
Without even looking up, she warned Xin Ting: "If Old Lady Sun comes again, you don't have to pay attention to her. She has a bad reputation and is always making up stories to gossip about others. It's no good to mess with her."
Xinting nodded repeatedly, thinking of the greedy look of Old Lady Sun just now, and how she was concerned about her engagement, she felt a little uncomfortable.
In the front yard, He was about to open her mouth to refuse Old Lady Sun, but she heard her say, "Gu family, my grandson is strong and healthy, he can do the work of two people! For only two taels of silver as a wage, he can do anything from washing clothes, cooking, sweeping and chopping wood!" Old Lady Sun had a shrewd and calculating look on her face, as if the Gu family had gotten a great bargain.
Two taels of silver could hire two skilled men in the town. She was clearly trying to take advantage of the situation.
He sneered in her heart but remained expressionless.
She was about to speak when she heard Xu Qingmeng's clear voice coming from the kitchen: "Mom, the workers are about to finish work, we have to hurry up."
He's eyes flashed and a plan came to mind.
She smiled meaningfully at Old Lady Sun: "Old Lady Sun, what you are talking about..." She deliberately prolonged her voice and glanced towards the kitchen, "Look, the workers are about to finish work, I will discuss it with my daughter-in-law."
When Old Lady Sun heard this, she thought there was a chance, and nodded and bowed quickly: "Of course, of course, you can discuss it slowly, Gu family." She looked eagerly at the kitchen, thinking in her heart, if she could really get her grandson into the Gu family, in the future...
In the kitchen, Xu Qingmeng handed the task of preparing the fish to Xinting, while Xu Xiu had already started cooking.
He walked to the kitchen door and told Meng Niang that Old Lady Sun wanted her grandson to work in the restaurant. She also exaggeratedly described how Old Lady Sun praised her grandson for his ability and how he asked for a huge amount of wages.
Xu Qingmeng understood what He meant as soon as she heard it, and cooperated with her by showing a surprised expression: "Is there such a thing? This old lady Sun is too fanciful!"
He returned to the front yard with a fake smile on her face: "Mrs. Sun, I have discussed this with my daughter-in-law. She said that our family is well staffed and we don't need to hire anyone for the time being. You should look for a better job."
When Mrs. Sun heard this, the smile on her face froze.
She didn't expect that the Shen family would actually refuse. The wages she offered were obviously very low, and her grandson was so capable, but the Shen family didn't recognize his worth!
She said unwillingly: "Mrs. Shen, would you please reconsider it? My grandson is really..."
He interrupted her impatiently: "Don't think about it, our family really doesn't need anyone. You'd better leave quickly and don't delay our business." As she said that, He began to "kindly" help Mrs. Sun up, but in fact she was pushing her out.
Old Mrs. Sun was pushed and shoved by He, and she was furious but she didn't dare to show it.
Her eyes rolled and a plan came to her mind.
When she reached the steps in front of the restaurant, her foot slipped and she fell heavily to the ground, uttering a shrill scream: "Ouch! Murder! The Gu family is beating people up!" She lay on the ground, covering her legs, and began her performance.
He looked at Old Lady Sun lying on the ground. There was no panic on her face, but instead a sneer.
She crossed her arms, looked down at Old Lady Sun, and said in a cold tone, "Old Lady Sun, don't try this on me! I didn't touch you..."
(End of this chapter)
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