"I do have some affection for this shop. Years ago, when the old Marquis was still alive, I put a lot of effort into managing it."
When the old lady suddenly brought this up, Shen Tangning immediately sensed something was amiss. She was envious of the booming business in Peach Blossom Village.
She didn't rush to speak, deciding to see what other shameless things the other woman could say.
Chi's mother also sensed something was wrong, and forced a smile: "Mother has worked hard too, managing such a big family is not easy."
The old lady glanced at her, giving her a rare kind look, and nodded gently: "Isn't that right? As people get older, they always like to reminisce about the past. This shop is of great significance to me. How about this, I'll have the eldest son's family exchange it for a shop in a better location?"
The smile on Chi's mother's face was on the verge of collapse, and she barely managed to suppress the urge to curse by pursing her lips!
Chi's father also looked stiff, unsure of what to say, and remained silent.
Shen Tangning's lips twitched slightly. She had finally revealed her purpose. It was hard for an old woman like her to have the nerve to ask such a question at her age!
When the family divided the property, the unprofitable shops were given to them. Now that the business is thriving, they want to switch again?
I've never seen anyone so shameless!
After a moment's thought, Chi's mother said, "Mother, I have already given this shop to Tang Ning, so it's probably not appropriate."
It wasn't an excuse; before Peach Blossom Village even opened, she had already transferred the shop to Tang Ning.
She had personally witnessed how much effort the child had put into the opening of the new store, and in order to provide her daughter-in-law with some security, she made this decision, which her father-in-law also agreed to.
The old lady's face immediately darkened, and she said in a cold, sarcastic tone, "What's wrong with that? You actually decided to give away my Chi family's shop to an outsider. Who gave you that right?"
It is self-evident who this outsider refers to.
Chi's mother looked somewhat embarrassed; wasn't she also an outsider in the old lady's eyes?
She has been married into the family for so many years, and even if she hasn't made any great contributions, she has certainly worked hard. But in the old lady's eyes, she is still an outsider.
Shen Tangning lowered her eyes, a mocking glint in them. Just as she was about to speak, a sneer suddenly rang out beside her:
"Grandmother, please don't blame my mother. This was my own idea. Anyway, my father's property will be left to me in the future. Is there anything wrong with me giving the shop to my wife in advance?"
Chi Yan chuckled softly, his expression as unrestrained as ever.
He didn't want to interrupt his elders, but the old lady's purpose was too obvious, and she also insulted his mother and daughter-in-law.
Chi Yan found those words unpleasant to hear.
As soon as he opened his mouth, the old lady's face became even more unpleasant. Theoretically speaking, there was nothing wrong with what Chi Yan said. His father only had him as his son. If he didn't leave the family property to him, who else could he leave it to?
But this did not stop her from feeling unhappy: "So you've really grown up now that you've separated from the family. Do you even respect me, your grandmother, anymore?"
"Grandmother, please calm down." Shen Tangning spoke gently. She always spoke at a steady pace and with clear logic, making people listen attentively.
"You don't know this, but Peach Blossom Village is only glamorous on the surface. I invested a lot of money before it even opened. The workshop needs money to operate, hiring skilled craftsmen costs money, and the materials are very expensive. Money is flowing out every day, and the money I'm making now is not even enough to cover the initial investment."
She raised her eyes, her expression sincere. "If Grandmother takes this shop back, I'm worried that the Marquis's mansion won't have the money to keep it running. Not to mention, if the process is delayed and we can't supply the customers on time, we might even lose money."
The old lady's expression stiffened: "..."
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