The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 130: Demonstration at the Wheat Threshing Ground

Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Demonstration at the Wheat Threshing Ground

Yan Pozi and a group of bad bamboo naturally noticed Tong Huaqiong.

Such a conspicuous person couldn’t go unnoticed.

Ever since Tong Huaqiong started doing business in town, she shed Tong Dajiao’s dull attire.

She bought several bolts of bright fabric and made some fashionable outfits based on the attire of Huang Yuanwai’s wife, wearing something different every day.

In addition, she also made jewelry, styled her hair, and inserted hairpins.

Tong Dajiao was originally quite young, with fair skin and a good figure, once dressed up, she didn’t look like a grandmother at all.

A lively widow with a hint of charm.

If it were before, Yan Pozi would definitely have snidely remarked that Tong Huaqiong dressed so flirtatiously to attract attention.

Now though, upon seeing Tong Huaqiong, she wished she could flee.

Just two days ago, she couldn’t beat Widow Tong at the riverbank, losing face in front of the whole village, and she still hasn’t gotten over it.

"Da Han, is there anyone occupying our threshing ground?" Tong Huaqiong raised her voice and asked.

"No," Gu Dahuan answered honestly.

Yan Pozi felt very uncomfortable after hearing this.

What does that mean?

Widow Tong is pointing fingers at her.

Yan Pozi relied on her four strong sons and occupied Gu Family’s threshing ground to dry wheat in previous years.

Back then, only Gu Dahuan was at the threshing ground, and he didn’t dare oppose Yan Pozi, thus suffering in silence.

This year, Tong Huaqiong sided with the big house family, fought twice with Yan Pozi, and now Yan Pozi doesn’t dare to occupy the Gu Family’s threshing ground.

"That’s good, I’m just afraid of any ignorant people occupying our threshing ground," Tong Huaqiong continued loudly with hands on her hips, "If there are such ignorant people, you three should grab their wheat for me. If you win, I’ll throw a party; if you lose, don’t come home."

Yan Pozi: "..."

What does that mean, encouraging the Gu Family sons to fight with hers?

Xu Family’s second son couldn’t hold back and said, "Widow Tong, who are you scolding, who occupied your threshing ground?"

Before Tong Huaqiong could respond, Gu Dashu rolled up his sleeves and retorted, "If my mom scolds someone, it’s for a reason. If you haven’t occupied it, why are you babbling?"

Gu Jingzhe said coldly, "Show some respect to my mother, be careful not to bite your tongue, after all, you can’t guarantee your mother and wife won’t become widows this lifetime."

Tong Huaqiong wanted to slap her thigh, impressed that the village people thought of Gu Jingzhe only as a studious person, little knowing his sharp tongue could be so cutting.

Sure enough, Xu’s second son listened, tongue-tied, not knowing how to retort.

"Aunt Tong."

Tong Huaqiong heard a sweet voice calling and wondered who had such a sweet voice when she saw a pretty, young girl in a pale green dress walking up with jewelry jingling.

It was Lu Zhaozhao.

Tong Huaqiong’s heart clenched, not knowing what this rich girl from the Government City Lu Family was doing in the countryside.

No matter, she had to enthusiastically greet her.

After all, the Lu Family was a major customer of her Taohua Dessert.

"Oh, Lu Zhaozhao, what brings you here?" Tong Huaqiong asked.

"I heard Aunt Tong’s shop had opened, and I wanted to come and congratulate. I went to Taohua Dessert in town, and the clerk said you and Taohua went home to harvest wheat, so I came to Qinghe Bay," Lu Zhaozhao said with a smile, "Aunt Tong, aren’t you happy to see me?"

Tong Huaqiong quickly said, "Of course I’m happy to see you. But it’s so hot, you came such a long way, what if you got overheated? Just sending someone to convey congratulations would have been fine."

Lu Zhaozhao smiled brightly, her eyes fell on Gu Jingzhe who was pulling a stone roller.

Even with dust and wheat awns all over him, it couldn’t hide Gu Jingzhe’s stunning looks.

Tong Huaqiong sighed, it’s a troublesome fate, an unavoidable troublesome fate!

She really felt if she tried leading her group of bad bamboo onto the right path, some things were beyond human capability.

Like Lu Zhaozhao’s appearance.

Lu Zhaozhao’s feelings for Gu Jingzhe.

She couldn’t stop it no matter what.

She considered that if it couldn’t be prevented, she might need to break it up forcibly.

"Brother Jingzhe, my brother brought you some books," Lu Zhaozhao walked over to the spread-out wheat straw and said as she saw the dusty, wheat-awn-covered Gu Jingzhe.

Tong Huaqiong groaned inwardly, goodness, she was calling him Brother Jingzhe.

Were Lu Zhaozhao and Gu Jingzhe really that close?

This was yet another sign of Gu Jingzhe’s extraordinary popularity.

Gu Jingzhe lifted his head and said, "Thanks to Mr. Lu."

Lu Zhaozhao was a bit displeased, saying, "You didn’t thank me, I was the one who brought them to you."

Gu Jingzhe obligingly said, "Thank you, Miss Lu."

Tong Huaqiong felt somewhat relieved, Gu Jingzhe knew his boundaries, but had no real affection.

But with someone like Lu Zhaozhao, lively, innocent, beautiful as the white Cinderellas, sooner or later would make the rustic Phoenix Man Gu Jingzhe fall.

Gu Jingzhe might not dislike Lu Zhaozhao right now, he simply didn’t dare to aim too high.

She thought about talking to Gu Jingzhe about not harboring thoughts for Lu Zhaozhao but worried clearing up something that doesn’t exist might provoke opposition, making things worse.

Well, take it one step at a time.

"Zhaozhao, there are wheat awns all over here, when they fall on you it might itch, let’s go back," Tong Huaqiong wanted to take Lu Zhaozhao home.

Lu Zhaozhao said, "This is my first time at a threshing ground, I want to look around a bit more."

Tong Huaqiong thought, what good is there to see on the threshing ground, isn’t it just to see Gu Jingzhe.

No way, this thought must be cut off.

So she forcefully took Lu Zhaozhao’s hand and said, "Taohua misses you at home, come on, let’s go back."

Almost dragging Lu Zhaozhao towards home.

"Zhaozhao is here."

Gu Taohua, seeing Lu Zhaozhao, excitedly came out to greet her.

Chen Sufen and Liu Yueer, who were cooking, also came out to welcome her.

After greeting everyone, Lu Zhaozhao instructed the chauffeur to unload the things from the carriage.

Soon, half of Gu Family’s main hall was filled up.

Ever since Tong Huaqiong pointed out Zhao Yang’s gluten intolerance and suggested he avoids wheat products, he was transformed.

No longer did he easily get out of breath or break out in rashes; his strength returned, and after recuperating for a while at home he could even go hiking, and recently went back to Wanliu Academy for studies.

Mr. Lu was very grateful to the never-met Tong Huaqiong.

He originally wanted to thank her personally but was worried about gossip given Tong Huaqiong is a widow, so he seized the opportunity of Lu Zhaozhao’s congratulatory visit to send a large cartload of gifts.

"These bolts of Shu brocade in vibrant colors are perfect for summer, I picked them out for you all."

"Grandpa said your shop opened, so he sent some gifts along with me to celebrate."

"These few bolts of fabric in bright colors are just right for summer clothes, I had them made into some stylish outfits, worn differently every day."

"Grandma says these pieces of jewelry I brought were made in the best shops in town. Aunt Tong, Taohua, my sister-in-law, and second sister-in-law each get a set."

"These bangles are for Man Er, this longevity lock is for Yaozu, and these two sets of clay figurines are for Man Er and Yaozu each."

"This is all from Mr. Lu, he heard about your shop opening and wanted to send something to congratulate, he said it’s not appropriate to come himself as there may be unfounded rumors, so he sent a big cart of things with me to bring."

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Lu Yueer beamed brilliantly, her eyes gleaming at each introduction by Lu Zhaozhao.

Tong Huaqiong rolled her eyes at Liu Yueer, shallow-minded creature.

Lo and behold, when Lu Zhaozhao opened her mouth, Aunt Tong couldn’t resist the temptation and took it quickly with a casual "No, thank you."