Cheng seemed to understand something, and a hint of unease flashed across her face.
"You all work at this small restaurant?"
The four people remained silent, but judging from their facial expressions, Cheng had more or less guessed what was going on.
Her voice became somewhat high-pitched, "This...this wouldn't be the restaurant owned by the He family, would it?"
Cheng heard from villagers that He was doing business in the city, saying she owned some kind of shop. When Cheng heard this, she felt extremely jealous. She was capable too, so why hadn't she opened a restaurant yet?
Although this small restaurant is not as big as a large restaurant, it is still a business.
The four people exchanged glances, unsure how to respond to Cheng's question.
Tiezi's mother looked at Cheng with some hostility, still holding a grudge against what had happened a few days ago.
However, after so many days, Cheng still hadn't found work, which made Tiezi's mother feel much better.
Hmph, someone as cunning and deceitful as her deserves to be unable to find work! She'll just starve to death!
The more silent the group remained, the more Cheng felt that they were conspiring to hide something from her.
They were all from the same village, and they saw each other all the time. If she hadn't run into them today, she wouldn't have known that everyone in the village was quietly making a fortune.
However, she and He Tiantian had always been at odds, so she definitely wouldn't be allowed to work at this small restaurant.
And in such a small place, how much can you earn for your work?
Thinking of this, Cheng felt a little better.
She straightened her clothes, her expression indifferent, and her tone carried an unprecedented sense of superiority.
"I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but I've seen several of our village today. It's not easy to find work these days. How much do you earn in a month working in such a small place?"
"Is it not as good as going back to farming? He Shi isn't exactly generous. I don't know what kind of spell she's cast on you people, making you all so devoted to her."
Cheng's words became increasingly offensive, clearly indicating that he was just being a sour grapes.
Madam Chen would not allow anyone to slander her daughter, so she asked, "Are you the third daughter-in-law of the Zhao family?"
Old Zhao's third daughter-in-law is just as sharp-tongued and mean-spirited as Old Zhao's wife; they are well-known throughout the village.
Chen had heard quite a bit about how her daughter was being bullied by Cheng.
Today, she was determined to win back her daughter's favor in front of everyone.
Chen stepped forward, stood in front of Cheng, and looked her up and down.
"What?" Cheng felt a little uncomfortable being stared at.
"So you're the thief who stole from Wanchun Tower?" Madam Chen showed Madam Cheng no respect whatsoever.
Cheng Ying and Zhao Yanniang also looked at Cheng Shi with the same eye they would use to scout out a thief; they had both heard about Tie Zi Niang's affair.
It's all because of this Cheng family's dirty tricks; they're rotten to the core!
Cheng immediately bristled at the question, jumping three feet high in a shrill voice, "What thief? What kind of dead old woman is this! Who are you to tell me what to do!"
Seeing Cheng's reaction, Chen thought to herself that she was indeed ill-mannered.
She explained, "I am Tiantian's biological mother. You are standing on my daughter's territory right now, and we can kick you out at any time."
"Also, our shop is doing very well. The wages we pay are no less than what you used to earn at Wanchunlou, so stop being so sour and embarrassing yourself."
Mrs. Cheng thought she had misheard. This old woman was just spouting nonsense, lying through her teeth.
"Ha, who do you think you're fooling? You think your shabby place can compare to the wages at Wan Chun Lou?"
What a joke, a complete joke!
Tiezi's mother retorted, "Of course! I earn 150 cash a month now. They all earn 200 cash, and after the New Year, mine will also increase to 200 cash! That's a full 100 cash more than Wanchunlou's!"
Tiezi's mother's tone was filled with a sense of pride, deliberately trying to make Cheng Shi, who was so petty, jealous.
As expected, Cheng was completely flustered upon hearing this.
"Two hundred coins!" Cheng's voice cracked.
Are these people ganging up to smear her? How can such a run-down place offer such a good wage of two hundred coins?
But seeing that they didn't seem to be lying, Cheng felt a sudden, unbearable tightness in her chest.
Other people are already earning two hundred coins a month, but she hasn't even found a decent job yet.
Feeling somewhat ashamed, Ms. Cheng stamped her foot and said, "Hmph, what's so great about it! I've found a new job too, and my monthly salary isn't lower than yours!"
After saying that, Cheng turned and left.
Tiezi's mother and Chen Shi exchanged a glance. "Didn't she just say she was looking for work when she came in? How come she found something else?"
"Hmph, she's just being sarcastic. What kind of job would someone like her find? Who would hire her without worrying about their shop being robbed?"
"Haha, right, let's go make some steamed buns and shumai, we'll be selling them tonight."
The four of them chatted and laughed as they returned to the kitchen, some kneading dough, others mixing fillings.
One by one, the soft and chewy buns quickly covered the entire cutting board.
Cheng fled in disarray, and only after walking quite a distance did she reluctantly turn back to look at the shop she had left behind.
Hiding in the corner, Cheng was so angry that her teeth were itching.
Good, good, that bitch He is living a very comfortable and happy life.
He hides in the city, quietly making a fortune, yet pretends to be so poor when he returns to the village. It's practically intentional.
They really kept the villagers in the dark perfectly; they're very cunning.
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