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Chapter 574: Chapter 578: Seriously Ill_1
"What’s the matter?" Qiao Duo’er asked with a serious tone.
Had Huang Zhong already divorced his wife?
If that was the case, she would let Hu’s Clan take care of Aunt Huang for a couple of days, ensuring she would be lively and jumping around in no time.
Fat Aunt sighed, "The Huang Family is really having an unlucky year; their daughter-in-law has never stopped causing trouble. Zhong Zi is a simple-minded fellow, and he actually wrote a letter of divorce. His wife took off with the shop’s earnings, and just two days ago, Aunt Huang discovered that the lotus roots in the pond had been damaged by the frost and couldn’t be sold at a good price, which led to her collapsing in anxiety." 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Speaking of the Huang Family, it was like all the bad luck had gathered together.
The villagers all said that Huang Zhong’s wife was a calamity, and after he divorced her, she came back for revenge.
Qiao Duo’er spoke to Tan Zhenghong and then packed some eggs and gorgon fruit into a basket before she and Fat Aunt set out together.
Fat Aunt’s House was close to the Huang Family’s, so they were conveniently on the way.
On the road, Fat Aunt said something more.
"I heard you say you’ll have silk sachets in the future, right?"
Qiao Duo’er nodded, "Those are meant to be sold along with the perfumed powder, mostly to affluent folks who wouldn’t be caught dead with inferior fabric."
"That’s true, but silk and embroidery threads are quite expensive, so when the time comes, don’t let them take it back home. Those people just now were all decent, but we can’t be sure about their family members or neighbors. It’s winter now, and things could easily get damp," said Fat Aunt in a hushed tone, indicating that caution was necessary in this matter.
Qiao Duo’er thought it over and agreed.
If there were uncontrollable factors causing damage and they had to compensate, it would be a problem, yet not compensating would also be an issue; either way, it was a hassle.
"I’ll talk to Zheng Hong when I get back and see if we can rent a space. By then, I’ll need Fat Aunt to come and take charge."
Qiao Duo’er winked playfully.
She planned to set up an Embroidery Room where people could come to work, install a Ground Dragon for heating, and have Fat Aunt manage everything. It would save a lot of trouble.
Fat Aunt spoke with serious apprehension, "That’s not going to work, better wait until Aunt Huang has recovered, and then ask her."
Qiao Duo’er was on good terms with the Huang Family and knew them well.
But she didn’t have much of a relationship with Qiao Duo’er; how could such an important task be entrusted to her?
"It’s settled then. Anyway, I know where you live; what is there to worry about?"
Qiao Duo’er didn’t give Fat Aunt a chance to refuse, knowing that Fat Aunt was popular, had a meticulous mind, and would surely not make mistakes.
As the saying goes, "when three women gather, it’s like a show," and she was happy to be a Hands-off Boss.
Fat Aunt ventured, "Shall I give it a try then?"
Qiao Duo’er waved her hand dismissively, "No need to try, once the Embroidery Room is ready, you’ll assume your position immediately. Also, quickly tell me if there’s a suitable place."
After thinking carefully, Fat Aunt replied, "Our village used to have a school, but it’s been deserted. You should talk to the village chief; he would certainly be willing to rent it to you."
Inside, there were ready-made desks and chairs, and there was a toilet too – it couldn’t be more perfect.
"Then I’ll go have a look tomorrow.
As they talked and walked, they didn’t even notice they had already arrived at their destination.
In the courtyard of the Huang Family, Huang Zhong was squatting down, brewing medicine, with a pot of dinner still cooking beside him. Although he was a big man, he managed everything in order.
He seemed to be a man accustomed to labor.
He was just too simple and honest, but he was a perfect match for Hu’s Clan.
Qiao Duo’er nodded approvingly. Huang Zhong was much more reliable than Tan Zhengyuan, a difference like that between heaven and earth.
The most important thing was that Huang Zhong already had two children, so it didn’t really matter whether Hu’s Clan could have children or not.
After pouring out the medicine, Huang Zhong finally noticed Qiao Duo’er had been watching him.
