The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 185: Unbelievable

"Dear, let’s not just waltz into the shop, what if we get kicked out?" Mrs. Wang voiced her concern.

The way little sister is now, she could really do it.

Before, our eldest daughter Tong Pandi kicked us out of the house.

Now, little sister isn’t any different from Tong Pandi.

"You’re right, let’s just observe from a distance first." Tong Fusheng agreed with Mrs. Wang’s suggestion.

On the way to Rouge Alley, they frequently encountered customers carrying pastries.

Tong Fusheng recognized the packaging box they were carrying, with "Taohua Dessert" written on it, deducing that the business was better than he imagined.

As soon as they entered Rouge Alley, a strong fragrance was in the air.

It was the smell of freshly baked pastries.

Hungry, Tong Fusheng almost drooled at the aroma.

From afar, they saw people lining up at the shop, some carrying pastries out.

It seemed that was Taohua Dessert.

"Dad, isn’t that Brother Dashi?"

Zhao Di, sharp-eyed, spotted Dashi serving mung bean soup to customers in line.

Since Dashi was there, it must be auntie’s shop.

There were more customers than expected, lined up in a long queue.

Tong Fusheng became excited.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what kind of luck did little sister strike, the shop’s bustling with customers." Mrs. Wang’s face was full of envy and jealousy.

She wished she had such luck.

"Be careful not to let Dashi spot us." Tong Fusheng said.

They walked a few steps forward and stood by the pillar of Yihong House, where they could just see Taohua Dessert.

At that moment, a servant shouted, "Taohua Dessert has delivered a cake for Miss Yan Hong, happy eighteenth birthday to Yan Hong."

A person was seen carrying a gauze-covered item from Taohua Dessert to the front of Yihong House.

Tong Zhijie recognized the person as Qin Qingyou from Qinghe Bay, so he hid behind the pillar, not wanting Qin Qingyou to see him.

A madam and several maids and servants emerged from the building they were standing in, and the madam instructed the servant to take the cake from Qin Qingyou’s hands, smiling brightly, it was a birthday cake ordered for Yan Hong by a patron.

Tong Fusheng and Mrs. Wang looked through the gauze, seeing an unfamiliar large cake underneath it, decorated in red and white, with various delicate flowers piped on top.

To be honest, it was truly beautifully crafted.

After handing the cake to Yihong House’s madam, Qin Qingyou returned to the shop.

Tong Fusheng approached the madam of Yihong House and inquired, "Madam, what kind of cake is this? Was it ordered from Taohua Dessert?"

The madam gave Tong Fusheng a once-over, noting his hat and wrinkled clothes, deducing he was an unsuccessful scholar.

Unsuccessful scholars were great, the more unsuccessful, the more they frequented Yihong House looking for soulmates.

"This is a birthday cake, Taohua Dessert’s specialty. As you’re asking, are you fond of one of our girls and want to order one for a match?" The madam cheerfully replied to Tong Fusheng.

Tong Fusheng indeed wished, but he had neither poetic talent nor money, and his once-prideful looks had aged away, unable to attract any soulmates.

Mrs. Wang was displeased with the madam’s flirtatious manner but wanted to learn more about Taohua Dessert, so she inquired, "May I ask, madam, how long has Taohua Dessert been open? Is it really run solo by Widow Tong?"

Mrs. Wang doubted her little sister had the ability, suspecting Tong Huaqiong had latched onto a wealthy patron.

After all, her little sister was a village beauty in her youth, hidden in the Gu family for so many years, now that her husband passed away, she’s even more dazzling. Just this morning, her attire could match Chen Sufen’s, hardly appearing as a grandmother.

It would be normal for a patron to be smitten.

Some patrons do have a liking for charming widows.

The madam of Yihong House glanced twice at Mrs. Wang, saying, "Your question is quite strange, of course, Widow Tong’s running it, what do you think? Taohua Dessert is not like Yihong House here catering exclusively to men."

Mrs. Wang couldn’t believe it.

Tong Zhijie, standing behind Mrs. Wang, eyed the madam’s maid behind her, and the maid flirted with him.

Tong Zhijie’s eyes were fixed.

The madam extended her hand to invite Tong Zhijie enthusiastically, "Young sir, care to join us at Yihong House for a drink?"

Mrs. Wang swiftly knocked the madam’s hand away, showing displeasure, no way was she letting her son be charmed.

The madam twisted around and led the maids into Yihong House.

Mrs. Wang told Tong Fusheng, "This place isn’t good, it’ll only lead people astray, we should find another place."

After saying this, she pulled Tong Zhijie along.

"I recall there’s a restaurant diagonally across my sister’s shop, called Fengle Building, I’ve eaten there before, the owner is very kind and offers free tea and sunflower seeds, why don’t we go there?" said Tong Fusheng.

At this point, the family of four was both hot and thirsty, seeking a place to cool down and have a drink.

The family arrived at the entrance of Fengle Building, cautiously slipping inside like thieves, afraid Gu Dashu would spot them.

The sweet scent of Taohua Dessert’s pastries and the aroma of Fengle Building’s meats intertwined, making Tong Fusheng and Tong Zhijie nearly swoon.

Tong Fusheng regretted giving Gu Dahuan two taels of silver the previous day.

If they still had that silver, they could afford a table of dishes at Fengle Building.

"Oh my, sister’s shop is really big inside, and spacious too, with quite a few clerks." Mrs. Wang peered through the Fengle Building’s window at Taohua Dessert, feeling indignant. Little sister was wealthy now but had become stingy with the Tong family.

"You couldn’t tell usually, but Taohua is quite capable." Tong Zhijie noted how Gu Taohua, usually stern-faced, was now all smiles with the customers in the shop.

Manager Qian happened to pass by and overheard the family speaking, deducing this was Tong Huaqiong’s brother and his family.

So he approached warmly, asking, "May I ask if you are relatives of Manager Tong from Taohua Dessert?"

Tong Fusheng was startled, fearing Tong Huaqiong had sent him to chase them away.

Mrs. Wang responded, "We are Manager Tong’s brother and sister-in-law."

Imagine that, their little sister was a manager now, such a potent title.

Mrs. Wang’s jealousy turned her eyes red.

Zhao Di, on the side, said, "We’re here to visit aunt, but seeing how busy she is, and us covered in dust from the journey, we thought we’d wait until it’s less crowded to surprise her."

Manager Qian had always admired Tong Huaqiong and now, seeing her brother and sister-in-law’s family, wanted to make an impression.

He then asked the waiter to serve tea, fruits, and pastries.

Manager Qian enthusiastically said, "I have some rapport with Manager Tong, so I naturally extend my hospitality to her brother and sister-in-law."

Tong Zhijie, unable to resist any longer, grabbed a pastry and started eating.

Manager Qian said, "These pastries are from Taohua Dessert."

Tong Fusheng ate two pieces but still couldn’t suppress his hunger and wished to request some dishes, yet feared compromising his status as a scholar.

Manager Qian, having done business for so many years, quickly picked up on Tong Fusheng’s intention.

With a sweep of his hand, he ordered dishes for the family.

As Manager Tong’s brother, Manager Qian was happy to please and host them.