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Chapter 195: Chapter 197: Coming to Ask for Wages_1
Qiao Duo’er locked all the copper coins in the cabinet; the bamboo basket inside was almost full. In a couple of days, she planned to go to town to exchange them for silver and buy some quilts and such.
The start of Autumn was a watershed moment, even with the lingering heat of the late summer, the mornings and evenings held a hint of coolness.
After securing the money, Qiao Duo’er didn’t feel like cooking. Instead, she moved a small stool to the doorway to groom the fur of the two little ones.
This was Qiao Duo’er’s first time giving a dog a haircut, but her skills weren’t bad; at least she trimmed the fur evenly.
However, no matter how she looked at them, both dogs resembled little fools...
Qiao Duo’er sighed. She felt that she had cut Li Clan’s hair too lightly; she should have slashed her clothes into shreds!
On the day of Liqiu, because of the custom of "sticking the autumn fat," Qiao Duo’er and the others were extremely busy. Only when the meat was in the pot and cooking did they find a moment to rest.
Early that day, Tan Zhenghong had bought a watermelon and hung it in the well; it was just right to eat now.
Qiao Duo’er didn’t dare to indulge in the coolness and took a small piece to eat slowly.
She had only taken a few bites when Jiang’s Clan arrived.
Upon seeing Jiang’s Clan, Chao Lian’s face instantly became unnatural; she was afraid of Jiang’s Clan, and it had become a habit.
"Oh, no wonder you came over so early in the morning; there’s even watermelon to eat. It’s just a pity for your two younger brothers—they don’t even get a whiff," Jiang’s Clan said sarcastically.
In her view, Chao Lian should have taken the watermelon back for her son to eat.
Chao Lian weakly explained, "Today is Liqiu, I came over to help out."
"The Fourth Boss’s House, you all really know how to calculate, don’t you? Chao Lian is quite capable; she must have done so much work for you this morning for nothing," Jiang’s Clan said, hands on her waist. Chao Lian might be a fool, but she wasn’t.
She wasn’t about to let others take advantage of her family for free!
Chao Lian hurriedly replied, "Don’t talk nonsense; I’ll do the house chores when I go back."
"Hmph, I can’t even say a few words to you? You like working for others without pay that much!" Jiang’s Clan glared at Chao Lian, her eyes full of disdain.
Sun Erhu waited angrily for Jiang’s Clan; if it weren’t for the fact that she was an elder, he would have given Jiang’s Clan a good beating by now.
Qiao Duo’er lazily raised her eyebrows, "If you’re so clear about the accounts, you might as well take Chao Lian back with you."
It was no wonder she was so close with the Li Clan; birds of a feather flock together after all.
Jiang’s Clan was taken aback, stammering, "You... I was just saying it casually, why would you take it seriously?"
Yet, inwardly she cursed Qiao Duo’er several times over. She was raking in a wealth every day, yet she had the nerve to pay Chao Lian such meager wages!
Chao Lian couldn’t find a more suitable job for the time being, so she had no choice but to get by here.
In a few years, Chao Lian was going to marry, and she had to save enough money for her son to take a wife.
A mocking smile played on Qiao Duo’er’s lips, her face full of derisive amusement.
Jiang’s Clan laughed dryly twice, then continued as if nothing had happened to state her purpose for coming.
Today was the thirtieth of June, the day for paying wages.
"Wife of the Fourth Boss, today you should pay Chao Lian her wages, right? I’m waiting for this money to go buy some things," Jiang’s Clan said. n𝚘𝚟𝚙𝚞𝚋.𝚌o𝚖
Qiao Duo’er’s disdain for Jiang’s Clan grew: "So you’re waiting for Chao Lian’s wage to support the family, I see."
Jiang’s Clan clenched her teeth, her face feeling somewhat hot.
She wasn’t stupid; she could hear the mockery in Qiao Duo’er’s words, but she didn’t care. As long as she could get her hands on the money, that’s all that mattered.
All those who called her heartless were just jealous of her! If those people...
Qiao Duo’er took out a Hanged Money. Jiang’s Clan’s pancake face broke into smiles, and she quickly pocketed the money.
