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Chapter 1101: Chapter 1107: A Guilty Conscience
"Owner, I almost wronged you. You are generous, please don’t take it to heart," said the woman, feeling guilty and anxious.
Just now, she was so upset that she even neglected to pour tea for the guests, which was really inexcusable.
Moreover, they were the owners. If they took offense, her family might not be able to lease land in the future.
Qiao Duo’er reassured her, "Anyone whose hard work is taken from them would feel uncomfortable. You’re pregnant, don’t overthink; it’s bad for your health."
If someone did that to her, she would be angry too.
Ever since she had her own child, she had grown more tolerant toward mothers.
Which mother could bear to see her child crying from hunger while she was helpless to do anything?
The woman touched her belly, "Thank you, Madam."
If this matter could be resolved, the child would be blessed after it was born.
Accompanied by a group of tenant farmers, Tan Zhenghong’s family went to Yue Ming’s house.
Yue Ming’s family lived in a grand brick house that at first glance looked like it belonged to a landlord’s family.
A housekeeper who had achieved such a position was indeed remarkable.
"Folks, are you looking for my master for something? It’s not yet time for the rent collection."
The young servant at the gate was very polite.
But Qiao Duo’er saw the disdain in his eyes instantaneously.
One had to admit Yue Ming was cunning. He was doing wicked things, yet everyone thought he was a good person.
"He is the master of the estate, here to see Manager Yue," Zhao Sigeng explained.
The young servant sized up Tan Zhenghong’s family; the man was handsome, the woman was aloof, and they had two tender babies. Clearly, they were people of status, so his expression immediately became more serious.
The owner’s sudden visit left them unprepared. What were they to do?
After a moment’s lapse, the servant quickly said, "Oh my, it’s the master and the madam. Please wait a moment; I’ll inform my master."
Zhao Sigeng could not help but comment, "Why do I feel like they are acting guilty, like thieves?" 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝔠𝔬𝖒
He might have been a poor man, but he knew some manners.
The owner was an important guest. Even if the manager was not home, they should have invited them in to sit down.
"Exactly, if it weren’t for the owner’s visit, we’d still be in the dark."
The tenant farmers sighed again. Were they that naive?
After a short wait, Yue Ming hurried out.
"I wasn’t aware of the master and the madam’s visit; please forgive any rudeness," Yue Ming said humbly.
Qiao Duo’er spoke indifferently, "It’s understandable for Manager Yue to be busy managing such a large estate. Waiting for a while is no issue."
Manager Yue wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead but held his poise at the critical moment, "Madam jests. I just washed my face to not look too shabby and scare the madam."
"It looks shabby just the same," Qiao Duo’er was not polite in her response.
Although his appearance was neatly arranged, his soul was still filthy.
Tan Zhenghong frowned, "Manager Yue, surely you don’t intend for us to just stand and talk at the door?"
"No, please come inside,"
Yue Ming gestured them in. He had already dragged on for so long, the people inside should have tidied everything away by now.
Then he said to the tenant farmers, "Please come in and have some tea."
His ability to maintain appearances was indeed impressive.
Under Yue Ming’s guidance, they soon reached the living room.
"Manager Yue, I want to ask you a question," Qiao Duo’er suddenly stopped, her eyes lingering on the flower racks on both sides of the living room.
