The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 203: A Stronger Confession

"That’s simply wonderful."

Tong Huaqiong had concocted a pesticide specifically for corn blight, news that excited Liu Tieshan even more than hiring laborers.

Every year around this time, the cornfields in the Qinghe Bay area would fall ill.

The lush corn ears would be covered with mold spots and cotton bollworms, and no one had a good solution.

Every autumn, it would lead to a reduced corn harvest.

Although the effect of the medicine had not yet been seen, Liu Tieshan just believed in Tong Huaqiong.

Tong Dajiao had misunderstood her in the past, not realizing that she could not only do business but also farm.

She was willing to share the medicine she had concocted with everyone. Not only should she be invited into the ancestral hall for worship after a hundred years, but she should be commended to the court even now.

Liu Tieshan planned that during the corn harvest season in autumn, when County Magistrate Liu would come to the village for inspection and guidance, he would report this matter properly.

And this matter should be reported by him.

Because County Magistrate Liu, after all, is like half a godson to Tong Huaqiong, she might avoid seeking credit to avoid suspicion.

Excited, Liu Tieshan asked, "Where is the medicine?"

Tong Huaqiong said, "Village Chief, don’t rush to ask about the medicine. First, go to my field where the medicine has been sprayed and check the effect."

Liu Tieshan said, "I trust you. I’ll go hire people for you first, and after I hire them, I’ll come to your house to discuss distributing the medicine to everyone."

After saying this, Liu Tieshan dashed out like a rabbit.

As he was walking on the path along the field, he happened to pass by Gu Dahuan’s cornfield, where the pesticide had already been sprayed. He couldn’t resist going down to the riverbank to take a look.

Oh, the mold spots on the corn ears in the sprayed field had already lightened, and a layer of black bollworms covered the ground. Each corn plant stood energetically against the wind, in stark contrast to the drooping corn stalks next door covered in bollworms. The corn stalks in Tong Huaqiong’s field looked refreshed.

The medicine works!

The medicine can increase production in Qinghe Bay!

Village Chief Liu hummed a tune, stepped on the grass, and walked energetically along the small path next to the cornfield to help Tong Huaqiong hire laborers.

After entrusting the task to the chief, Tong Huaqiong returned to her home.

Not yet at her doorstep, she saw a carriage approaching from afar.

The carriage was so exaggeratedly flamboyant that it was clearly Boss Qian’s carriage from Fengle Building, across from Taohua Dessert.

Tong Huaqiong felt a bit embarrassed, wondering if Boss Qian had lost his mind chasing her all the way home? Could he be proposing?

She thought back to when she turned down a classmate who pursued her in her previous life, leading to her becoming Tong Dajiao in this era.

If Boss Qian’s confession could make her return to being a modern-day graduate student Tong Huaqiong, she hoped his declaration would be more intense.

"Boss Qian, what’s wrong?"

He Chao, sitting opposite Boss Qian in the carriage, noticed Boss Qian’s unusual demeanor from the moment they departed Yan Guan Town.

Sometimes excited, sometimes pensive, sometimes contemplative.

And now and then, pulling out a bronze mirror to check his face.

The closer they got to Qinghe Bay, the more pronounced his symptoms became.

Boss Qian cheerfully said, "Nothing much, just a bit nervous."

He Chao couldn’t understand what Boss Qian was nervous about.

Could it be he’s afraid of the owner? He Chao thought it was because Boss Qian didn’t know the owner well.

As He Chao took his wife, Mrs. Hong, to Qinghe Bay to Tong Huaqiong’s home and hired a carriage in front of Taohua Dessert, they encountered Boss Qian.

Given that Fengle Building is a VIP client of Taohua Dessert, and Boss Qian frequently visits the Taohua Dessert Shop, He Chao quickly became acquainted with Boss Qian.

When Boss Qian learned that He Chao wanted to hire a carriage to Qinghe Bay, he offered his carriage, and the enthusiastic He Chao couldn’t refuse.

After He Chao helped Mrs. Hong get into the carriage, Boss Qian decided to join, saying he had never been to Qinghe Bay and might as well visit Tong Huaqiong’s home.

He Chao was unaware of Boss Qian’s intentions towards Tong Huaqiong, but since he wanted to go, he let him come along.

After all, it was his carriage.

"Oh, isn’t that the owner?" Mrs. Hong said happily, seeing Tong Huaqiong standing at the door through the carriage curtain. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"That’s right, it’s the owner," He Chao smiled.

He Chao was familiar with Tong Huaqiong’s yard.

Counting this time, it was his third visit.

He noticed that the owner was standing under the big wutong tree, looking at the carriage.

Boss Qian lifted the carriage curtain and glanced outside, then suddenly drew his neck back inside as if scalded by hot water.

His face also flushed noticeably.

Even He Chao noticed it.

"Hey, Boss Qian, why is your face red? Are you hot? Is it serious?" He Chao asked with concern.

Boss Qian, with his sturdy build, was sweating in the narrow carriage space during the late summer heat, and He Chao thought he flushed because he was hot.

Boss Qian’s heart raced, is it that obvious?

"Yes, I’m hot. Why is it so hot today?" Boss Qian said.

"Boss Qian, we’re here now."

The carriage stopped under the wutong tree amidst Boss Qian’s anxiety.

"Owner." Mrs. Hong got off the carriage, supported by Tong Huaqiong.

"Sister Hong, are you feeling much better?" Tong Huaqiong asked.

"Thanks to you, owner, my health has greatly improved," Mrs. Hong said.

Tong Huaqiong noticed that Mrs. Hong’s face was rosy, and she had gained some weight within just a few days. She no longer coughed much.

She moved with vigor.

With Mrs. Hong’s improved health, Tong Huaqiong was genuinely happy for her.

"Owner," He Chao got off the carriage.

He couldn’t help but reflect on his journey. The first time he came to the Gu family, he did so as the Zheng family’s steward.

The second time, he was a creditor.

This time, he came as the manager of Tong Huaqiong’s shop.

It was quite a transformation of roles.

In just half a year, everything had changed radically.

However, compared to his position as the Zheng family’s steward, he much preferred his new role as the manager of Taohua Dessert.

"Come inside," Tong Huaqiong led Mrs. Hong by the hand.

"Manager Tong."

Boss Qian couldn’t hold back, poking half his head out from the carriage.

Originally, when Mrs. Hong and He Chao got off the carriage, Tong Huaqiong thought they merely borrowed Boss Qian’s carriage.

Seeing Boss Qian actually came along.

"Oh, Boss Qian is here too. Come in together."

Boss Qian wanted very much to see Tong Huaqiong, but as they finally reached Qinghe Bay, he felt quite nervous, fearing that Tong Huaqiong might not let him in.

That would be utterly embarrassing.

Hearing Tong Huaqiong’s invitation to come inside was like rain on parched earth. Thrilled, Boss Qian quickly drew the carriage curtain closed, thoroughly wiped the sweat off his face, applied some fragrant powder, and only then jumped off the carriage.

A gust of wind came, lifting the carriage curtain.

The sight of Boss Qian "grooming" himself fell into the view of Tong Huaqiong and the others.

Oblivious, Boss Qian happily disembarked and smoothed out his clothes.

Only then did he walk towards Tong Huaqiong with a cheerful smile.

Tong Huaqiong: "..."

He Chao: "..."

Mrs. Hong: "..."

Tong Huaqiong invited them inside and served tea.

"Manager He, what’s your visit for today?" Tong Huaqiong asked directly, skipping the preamble.

He Chao said, "We have transitioned for a while at Taohua Dessert and somewhat settled down. My wife and I plan to move out and rent a house. We’ve looked at several places but weren’t satisfied, so I discussed it with my wife. Qinghe Bay has nice scenery, you’re living here, so we plan to buy a house in Qinghe Bay and acquire a few acres of land. I’ll help manage the shop for you, and my wife can enjoy leisurely rural life."

Since gaining Tong Huaqiong’s appreciation, He Chao decided to deeply bind his future with her.

Wherever Tong Huaqiong lived, he would also settle his home.

Mrs. Hong felt the same.

When He Chao was with the Zheng family, he never thought about buying land.

Most of the time, the money went to treating Mrs. Hong’s illness without saving much.

Now that Mrs. Hong’s condition had improved, and with the generous dividends from Taohua Dessert, He Chao contemplated acquiring a house and land in the countryside.

Even if they encountered situations like with the Zheng family again, He Chao and Mrs. Hong would have a place to settle.

They wouldn’t worry about making a living, even if returning to country life.