The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 62: Money Brings Confidence

Tong Huaqiong looked up to see Lu Zhaozhao standing at the kitchen door, one foot already inside.

A look of enchantment was still on her face.

"Aunt Tong, what kind of pastry is this? It smells so good, I can’t sleep."

Lu Zhaozhao sniffed and gave Tong Huaqiong a bright smile.

"Chestnut crisp, give it a try." Tong Huaqiong casually handed a piece to Lu Zhaozhao.

Lu Zhaozhao took it, looking a bit disappointed.

She thought it would be some rare pastry.

So it was chestnut crisp.

Chestnut crisp is almost a common pastry in all the bakery shops, and for someone like Lu Zhaozhao from a rich family, it’s not just the ones from the mansion, she’s also had them in Shengjing.

However, this piece of chestnut crisp in her hand was quite different from what she usually had. The shape was unique, and the aroma was overwhelmingly enticing, so Lu Zhaozhao couldn’t resist taking a bite.

Oh my God, it opened up a new realm of chestnut crisp.

Indescribably delicious, Lu Zhaozhao gobbled it up quickly and reached out for more towards Tong Huaqiong.

Tong Huaqiong: "..."

Her chestnut crisp is for sale, and everyone in this room was drooling over the smell, but under Tong Huaqiong’s mighty presence, no one dared to eat.

Even Gu Taohua, who struggled alongside her setting up stands, didn’t have the privilege to eat if they hadn’t sold out.

Lu Zhaozhao, being such a pretty little girl, looked at Tong Huaqiong with innocent, deer-like eyes, puffed cheeks full like a bun.

Tong Huaqiong was reminded of her college roommate and best friend, whose foodie appearance was exactly the same as Lu Zhaozhao’s. More so, she thought of the cake she hadn’t managed to gift, feeling a soft spot in her heart, she handed another piece of chestnut crisp to Lu Zhaozhao.

Alright, just pamper her, just like pampering a best friend, just like repaying Gu Jingzhe’s karma from a previous life.

"Delicious."

The freshly baked chestnut crisp was warm in Lu Zhaozhao’s hands, eating while blowing on it.

Gu Taohua felt a bit aggrieved. She worked hard all night, and her mother didn’t offer her a piece. Why did Lu Zhaozhao get it just because she asked? At this moment, even her mother didn’t mention how hard it is to make money.

Not only did Gu Taohua think this, but Liu Yueer also thought the same.

"This is for sale." Gu Taohua couldn’t help but mutter.

Tong Huaqiong shot a stern look at Gu Taohua.

Lu Zhaozhao touched the golden bracelet on her hand, took it off and handed it to Tong Huaqiong, saying, "Aunt Tong, can this bracelet exchange for a basket of chestnut crisp?"

Tong Huaqiong took a deep breath, this Lu Zhaozhao was really generous, so generous she seems out of touch with the mortal world.

No wonder in her past life, whenever Gu Taohua whined a little in front of her, she would open the treasury and pour out gold coins.

"Aunt Tong, aren’t these chestnut crisps for sale at the market? Why can’t they be sold to me? Anyway, selling to anyone is selling." Lu Zhaozhao was about to put the bracelet on Tong Huaqiong’s hand.

Tong Huaqiong thought to herself that this was true, but this big gold bracelet also had two gems on it, not to mention exchanging it for a basket of pastries, it could probably exchange for the whole Gu Family courtyard.

She liked money, yes, but this exchange was too unequal.

"Zhaozhao, Aunt is happy that you want to buy her pastries, but this bracelet is too valuable, a basket of pastries only costs a few coins." Tong Huaqiong said.

Implying that Lu Zhaozhao could pay in silver instead, otherwise taking a big gold bracelet from the young girl might seem like exploiting.

"It’s alright, you can’t buy something you love with a thousand gold." Lu Zhaozhao swallowed the chestnut crisp she was eating and said nonchalantly.

Tong Huaqiong: "..."

It’s good to have money, having money gives you confidence.

Having money allows you to easily dissolve awkward situations, just like how Lu Zhaozhao took out a big gold bracelet, so calmly that Gu Taohua shut her mouth.

"Oh my, this bracelet is really beautiful!"

Liu Yueer, standing by, couldn’t take her eyes off it when the bracelet was revealed.

All that gold, all those diamonds, blindingly dazzling.

What luck did Brother-in-law have to drive such a wealthy family? When they went to the Zheng Family last time, even Mrs. Zheng didn’t have such a precious bracelet.

Ever since she saw Gu Taohua return home with a pearl-studded hairpin on her head, she thought it was something her mother-in-law bought for her sister-in-law with the money from selling pastries, feeling quite jealous.

When Gu Taohua said it was gifted by Lu Zhaozhao, she hardly believed it.

Who would give such a jewelry-studded pin after knowing each other for such a short time?

Now, seeing Lu Zhaozhao casually remove a bracelet to buy pastries, she was both amazed and envious of Gu Taohua and her mother-in-law’s good fortune.

If only the bracelet was given to her, how great it would be!

Tong Huaqiong’s mouth twitched, Liu Yueer’s materialistic mind was really shallow.

"Sister Yueer, why don’t you help Aunt Tong accept it?" Lu Zhaozhao handed the bracelet to Liu Yueer.

Liu Yueer reached out to take it but was intercepted by Tong Huaqiong.

"Now, Zhaozhao, Aunt can afford these two pieces of pastries, you keep the bracelet." Tong Huaqiong handed the bracelet back to Lu Zhaozhao, smiling kindly.

After a bit of back and forth, Tong Huaqiong placed the bracelet back on Lu Zhaozhao’s wrist.

Lu Zhaozhao smiled embarrassedly and suddenly said, "Aunt Tong, my family often orders pastries for either personal enjoyment or as a reward for others, how about we start ordering from your place? If Aunt Tong is willing, I’ll inform the housekeeper when I go back, and you can deliver it every few days."

This was exactly the offer Tong Huaqiong had been waiting for.

The Lu Family’s large enterprise, this was a considerable order. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Tong Huaqiong said, "I could, yes, but..."

Lu Zhaozhao continued, "Is Aunt Tong worried I can’t make the decisions? For small matters like this, I’m the boss, I just need to let my grandfather know. Besides, if my brother truly has that gluten intolerance, Aunt Tong would be my brother’s life savior."

"When the time comes, if you want to open a pastry shop in the mansion, just have my grandfather arrange it for you."

Tong Huaqiong’s face showed a smile, she certainly wished to open a shop in the mansion, and with the Lu Family paving the way, everything would be easier.

Instead of relying on Gu Jingzhe to build a connection with the Lu family through marriage, she’d rather depend on herself and her skills to establish a stable foothold.

With that in mind, Tong Huaqiong didn’t hold back, laughing and saying, "Thank you, Miss Lu, I haven’t thought about opening a shop yet. But I can take the job of delivering pastries to your home, tomorrow I’ll first bring a batch and let your family taste it, that way if it doesn’t suit their taste I can adjust my recipe."

After eating the chestnut crisp, Lu Zhaozhao kept glancing around other pastries, fully disclosing her foodie nature.

"Rest assured, my palate is picky. If I say it’s good, then it’s good."

Gu Dashi and others looked at Tong Huaqiong in admiration, in no time she and Lu Zhaozhao secured the pastry delivery to the Lu Family.

The Lu Family was much wealthier than the Huang Yuanwai family, and more so, it was a long-term business.

Suddenly, the lazybones of the Gu Family were motivated, Mom was right, with unity we can live good days.

The future was visibly brightening.

After baking the pastries, Tong Huaqiong was exhausted.

Gu Dahan gathered his courage to approach Tong Huaqiong with something to say, but Tong Huaqiong was too drained to deal with this stepson, she waved him off and went inside to rest.

Day after day, truly tiring.

But today was good, fifty-seven taels of silver in hand, Tong Huaqiong shook the pouch filled with silver, the clattering sound gave her immense security.

Before bed, she thought, at home butter was running low, powdered milk, condensed milk, coconut flakes, maple syrup, rum... these materials that enhance pastry flavors were about to run out.

The key was that even the space house’s stocks were mostly moved by Man Er, if they’re forever gone wouldn’t the taste change, ultimately ruining the brand.

How else could she compete directly with Crispy Food Garden?

With a mind full of messes, the more Tong Huaqiong thought, the more her head ached, she just closed her eyes and soon fell asleep.

In her dream, she once more entered the space to her room from the past life.