novelraw Chapter 479 - 477: Little Ghosts Are Hard to Deal With
Chapter 479 - 477: Little Ghosts Are Hard to Deal With
"With his limited skills, even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare mess with me. If I find out, he’ll get what he deserves," Liao Ye said, frowning at Han Yi beside him. "Did you offend them? I accidentally overheard them talking about you the other day. I couldn’t hear clearly from a distance, but it wasn’t anything good.""..." Han Yi lowered his eyes, looked at his hand, and thought for a long time.
Han Yi’s task this time might actually be related to him. The anonymous letter he sent before coming to school hasn’t stirred any trouble yet. It’s likely Mei Langchi’s people intercepted it.
He anticipated this outcome, no rush, he has plenty of photos.
... Perhaps Mei Langchi realizes he’s the culprit and deliberately sent two people to annoy him.
...
"Aunt, I heard Sister Xiao Wan is busy making clothes to sell. Why don’t I go help her tomorrow?" When the store wasn’t busy, Zhang Dandan walked to the front desk and asked Liang Hongmei.
Liang Hongmei looked up at her, "No need, your cousin’s work is already finished," then lowered her head and continued her work, clearly disinterested in conversing.
"Aunt, my cousin’s clothes are really nice; no wonder she studied fashion design." Zhang Dandan appeared oblivious to Liang Hongmei’s busyness, still asking naively.
"Your cousin hasn’t graduated yet, she’s just practicing on her own," Liang Hongmei said indifferently, not even bothering to look up. The meaning was clear: Busy now, no time for chit-chat.
"Aunt, don’t put down Sister Xiao Wan, many people in the city love her clothes, and I do too. Sister Xiao Yu even wore a set herself, I’m so envious." Zhang Dandan babbled on in her dreamy manner, but Liang Hongmei responded only with a brief "Hmm," unwilling to engage further.
Zhang Dandan reluctantly returned to her work.
She thought she’d at least get a couple of pieces from her cousin’s clothing line. It’s been almost a month, the weather’s growing colder, yet no signs of her aunt bringing her any clothes.
Yesterday, Xiao Yu wore a stylish short red down jacket, which Zhang Dandan admired deeply. She had inquired at the mall, one jacket costs over fifty.
Equivalent to two months’ salary, far too costly for her.
"Isn’t the manager your aunt? Ask her for a family discount, only thirty-something, much cheaper. All store employees get internal pricing. If you like it, hurry and buy from the manager, they’re in short supply now. Besides, now’s the perfect weather, it’ll be too cold soon," Xiao Yu advised her yesterday, but Zhang Dandan knew that even with so many helping out, her aunt never once let her join the effort, not even mentioned it in her presence.
Today she stated it so blatantly; how could her perceptive aunt not see her intentions?
Clearly, she didn’t want to give her clothes.
At this moment, Zhang Dandan realized how foolish she’d been, making errors for minor gains and being discovered.
If she hadn’t coveted that little bit of money and hadn’t gone into her aunt’s room, she might still be living with her.
Living like it’s New Year everyday, staying in a brick-and-tile house, with new clothes to wear, earning a salary.
Unlike now, living alone, earning little, being frugal, lacking the novelty of moving in.
All things considered, living at her aunt’s was much more beneficial.
"Hongmei"
As Zhang Dandan lamented internally, she watched a man in his forties at the front desk, carrying a bag, staring intently at her aunt. She’d seen him twice before; each time he dined, he sat at the table facing the front desk, leaving a bag of items for her aunt.
"Mr. Du, you’re early today, same routine?" Du Guangjun smiled awkwardly, "Not dining here today. I’m delivering some goods, my son-in-law got sand worms from afar, I brought you some to try."
"No need, keep them for yourself. Old Du, you don’t have to do this, I won’t consent. Instead of investing in me, let Sister Liu introduce you to more candidates; far better ones out there."
Liang Hongmei’s refusal was familiar to Du Guangjun from the beginning. But he doesn’t mind; emotions grow, and one day, she might agree.
Companionship in later years is rare, and finding an agreeable and beautiful partner even harder. He won’t give up such a wonderful woman.
Luckily, his daughter supports him. His commitment isn’t entirely reckless.
"No one compares to you, save them for the kids. I have to go now," leaving the bag, he hurried off.
It’s always like this; Liang Hongmei feels helpless regarding Du Guangjun.
Pleasant and polite, if you refuse, he won’t force, always caring silently.
Briefly, she’s been moved; since Lin Guozhi, no one has treated her so well. But mostly, she doesn’t wish to impair that inner goodness.
Years have passed, she endured the most difficult times without a man; now, she still supports her children alone. It’s enough.
As Liang Hongmei pondered, Zhang Dandan observed everything from the hall, eyes flickering.
The shop had Zhang Dandan seeking undeserved rewards, and home, there were two others.
Lin Wan was surprised by the visit from her aunt at this moment. Since she and her husband moved, the aunt only visited once when Little Star turned one month old.
This was the second time, yet Shen Rong—the daughter—never came before, as Lin Wan seldom saw her since marriage. Prior to living at Grandma’s, she rarely visited. Quite a questionable granddaughter.
"This yard my cousin bought is splendid; marrying him is such a gain for you. Way better than our chosen yard, we bought property at the base and we’re still building. Without a thousand, a house won’t rise." Shen Rong entered, ignoring Lin Wan, inspecting the yard.
Zhang Huilan was more civil, greeted Lin Wan, and cradled Little Star.
"The child’s gained weight; clearly, Lin Wan’s well off, not stingy toward children." This remark stuck in Lin Wan’s throat.
With her aunt and cousin, if they don’t jab her, it’s unusual. Uncertain what brought them mother and daughter over.
"Aunt, Rongrong, what brings you here today? Come inside; it’s windy outside."
Shen Rong cast a glance at Lin Wan, silent, following Zhang Huilan inside. Crossing the threshold, she caught sight of finished clothing in the west room.
Shen Rong nudged Zhang Huilan, gesturing towards the west room. Zhang Huilan understood, eyes gleaming, she smiled, "Didn’t check the weather, who’d guess such wind. Rongrong, you must be freezing; have your cousin give you a warm garment."
"Really? Let me see," Shen Rong said, heading to the west room.
Lin Wan instantly understood their purpose today.
They brought some cheap fruits and aimed to take a garment worth tens.
Before Lin Wan could enter the west room, Shen Rong already emerged wearing a gray-blue coat. "Mom, does it look nice? Someone at my workplace has one, it’s lovely. I want this one. Oh, right," returning inside, she brought out a red down jacket, and told Zhang Huilan, "This one too. I’m taking both."
"Looks good, alright, take two then. Your cousin wouldn’t be stingy."
"Mom, there’s something fitting for you too, let me find a couple." Said Shen Rong, beckoning her mother inside.
Beaming, Zhang Huilan readily handed Little Star to Lin Wan, delightedly entering the west room.
The mother-daughter pair neither recognized Lin Wan’s role as mistress, nor treated her things respectfully. Brazenly claiming items. Shen Rong was more insolent, having glanced at Lin Wan once upon entering, with disdain evident.
Tch, spurn her yet covet her possessions? Wishes aren’t fulfilled by thin air.
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