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Chapter 342: Chapter 345 Waiting for the Prophecy to Come True_1
Qiao Duo’er nodded, but what she was actually more worried about was their refusal, which turned out to be an unnecessary concern.
"Don’t worry about me. I’m going to work in the fields and also plan to make a set of winter clothes for the two girls. Then I’ll visit my maternal family. I’m even thinking of renting a place to raise some livestock. I’m more worried that there won’t be enough time," she said.
Hu’s Clan understood Qiao Duo’er’s worries, but with her own two hands and feet, how could she depend on others for everything?
Even if she stopped selling braised meat, she wouldn’t harbor a trace of resentment.
"What I’m not worried about is others; I’m just worried you’ll overwork yourself to exhaustion," blinked Qiao Duo’er.
Hu’s Clan waved her hand dismissively, "I know my limits and won’t work myself to death!"
She hoped she would soon move into a new house with her two children, buy two or three more acres of land, and live to see her children grow up and get married. That would be enough for her.
Back at home, Qiao Duo’er was in charge of cooking, while Hu’s Clan and Chao Lian took care of the washing and cleaning.
They needed to put away things that wouldn’t be used for some time.
Sun Erhu, who was splitting firewood, felt a bit melancholic. Without making braised meat, seeing Chao Lian would no longer be as convenient.
Feeling disgruntled, he started to complain about Madam Liang.
"I tell ya, Madam Liang really isn’t worth a dime. All she knows is how to grab the good stuff. But look at Yuan Customer Arrival; it’s barely clinging to life, right? I say it’s karma!"
"Most of the businesses in town rely on the docks, all serving transient customers. Who knows that Madam Liang is the daughter of Master Xi? With no regulars and no good reputation, she’ll have to close up shop sooner or later."
Yuan Customer Arrival was known not only for undercutting competitors but also for fleecing customers.
And travelers, being cautious by nature, often ask around before eating. It would be no surprise if Yuan Customer Arrival wasn’t doing well.
Sun Erhu nodded in agreement, "Then I’ll just wait for Brother Hong’s prediction to come true."
Tan Zhenghong just smiled slightly; what was destined would happen to everyone eventually.
Otherwise, how does the saying go, "Heaven’s acts may be forgiven; one’s own acts, not even able to live with oneself"?
For two consecutive days, Qiao Duo’er didn’t make braised meat but concentrated fully on the facial mask powder. She also passed the dimensions for the furniture to Wind Liyang and finished up the tailoring of the cotton clothes.
But in the eyes of some, this was Qiao Duo’er offending Madam Liang, resulting in her inability to sell her braised meat.
Thus, they imagined Qiao Duo’er in despair, spending her days in tears, which then allowed them to take pleasure in her misfortune.
The representative of this group was Widow Xu.
While Qiao Duo’er was preparing dinner, Widow Xu, with her slightly plump waist, came twisting her way over.
"Oh dear, little sister-in-law, your braised meat was selling so well, why did you stop? You mustn’t oppose Silver; Silver is a good thing. Didn’t your parents sell their daughter for Silver?"
Widow Xu said in a sing-song tone.
Qiao Duo’er pursed her lips, "Even if I earned Silver, it wouldn’t be for you, so what’s it to you?"
"I’m only speaking for your own good. Fourth Brother Tan dotes on you because you can make money, right?"
Widow Xu giggles, her voice with a hint of malice that made one uncomfortable.
Qiao Duo’er took a deep breath and completely ignored Widow Xu.
If it weren’t for the fact that Widow Xu was pregnant, she would have already raised her hand to her.
Widow Xu, unperturbed, carried on, "I’m speaking the truth, whether you like to hear it or not. Don’t end up a divorced woman with nowhere to cry."
Qiao Duo’er refused to engage with such an idiotic topic. Having loved Tan Zhenghong, she was prepared to give him her complete trust.
Widow Xu stamped her foot, and without appearing to exert much force, there came a sudden scream from her.
