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Chapter 978: Chapter 981 A Little Token of Appreciation
Qiao Duo’er instructed, "You must quickly find out the details and on behalf of the Embroidery Room, send some gifts as a token of our sincere regard."
"Understood, I will make sure to deliver the gifts to each and every one without fail."
Fat Aunt took careful note.
She hadn’t thought of this before, thankfully Duo’er reminded her, or else some people would once again accuse Tan Family Shore of being rich but unkind.
Chao Lian then asked, "How is business in town nowadays? Tell me so that I have an understanding and can reassure the Embroidery Ladies, preventing them from believing someone else’s rumors."
She knew that once again it was the Xiao Family resorting to their old tricks, slandering the Tan Family everywhere.
But she couldn’t understand why the Xiao Family harbored such animosity towards Duo’er and her husband?
Upon reviewing the entire situation, it was easy to see that everything was initiated by the Xiao Family’s wrongdoing.
Duo’er’s counterattack could at most be considered self-defense; had it been someone else, the Xiao Family’s fate would have been even more tragic.
Sigh, they’re truly a family of lunatics, getting entangled with them is like incurring eight generations of bad luck!
"The epidemic has affected Duo Meifang somewhat, but we have weathered the epidemic, what more could we fear? Tell the Embroidery Ladies to rest assured, even if Duo Meifang doesn’t sell a single thing for three years, the Tan Family can withstand it."
Qiao Duo’er stated calmly.
She was very clear about the Tan Family’s wealth, and her mention of three years was modest.
If it really came down to it, she would exchange the jewelry bestowed by the Emperor for silver; after all, she would not let those who worked for the Tan Family suffer any losses.
Chao Lian swallowed and said, "I think some people really need to hear what you’ve just said."
It would surely shut them up!
"We will do our work well; let others say what they will," Qiao Duo’er said indifferently.
To live with a clear conscience is enough.
"It’s best that you think this way, don’t let those kinds of people upset you!" Fat Aunt agreed wholeheartedly.
"Sister Duo’er, you must take good care of yourself and don’t give the Xiao Family any opportunities to take advantage. I feel that Zheng Shi will not stop at just one method."
Chao Lian warned, having seen Zheng Shi two days prior and feeling that she was like a demon.
Qiao Duo’er nodded her head, "I wouldn’t give anyone the chance to harm my child."
She was a mother, and that was her responsibility.
Because the Embroidery Room had many matters to attend to, Fat Aunt and Chen Yiling did not stay long and hurriedly took their leave.
The next day, the Embroidery Room reopened its doors.
Many people had embroidered small items while idle at home.
Chao Lian checked the quality one by one and distributed wages according to the previously discussed price.
"There have been more rumors about the Embroidery Room closing down recently. I hope everyone can discern truth from falsehood and dedicate themselves to our work, showing those who wait to laugh at us who the real fools are!"
Chao Lian said a few brief words.
They were simple, yet they stirred people’s passions.
"Well said, someone even laughed at me this morning for working for free, but I’ll show them my wages later!"
"I won’t show anyone; we’ll prosper in silence. Otherwise, everyone will crowd into the Embroidery Room, wouldn’t they be taking our livelihood?"
"I think those who mock us are just jealous, we don’t need to bother with them."
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After a bit of discussion, everyone took their seats and waited for Chao Lian to assign them tasks.
The Owner treated them well, and they were determined to work even harder.
Chao Lian was satisfied with the outcome; compared to the initial chaos, everyone was much calmer this time.
Soon, Zheng Shi’s ploys would prove utterly useless.
