Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Chapter 374 This Amount, I Won ‘t Sell for Any Less!
Chapter 380: Chapter 374 This Amount, I Won ‘t Sell for Any Less!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Xie Heng did not continue the same topic. Instead, he switched topics and said,
“Go and wash up first. I will serve you some porridge.”
He put Zhao Chuchu down beside the water tank so that she could wash her hands. Then, he went to scoop some porridge.
“The meat has been marinated. Later, when we return in the afternoon, we just need to skewer it and hang it up,” said Xie Heng, not forgetting to update Zhao Chuchu on the preserved meat. “I made half of it spicy and the other half non-spicy. There were not enough intestines, so we will need to buy some when we are in town.”
Xie Heng enjoyed this warm country life.
Even though he did not have authority and power, he lived a very free life. However, such a life would not last for long.
The Third Prince’s poison had been cured. It was almost time for Xie Jun to be sent to meet him.
Xie Heng intended for Xie Jun to inherit all of the Third Prince’s power.
Chuchu had said that the Third Prince would not be able to live for long, even after he was cured of the poison. Every day was a bonus to him.
It was also time for matters with the Xia clan to come to an end.
Xie Heng really disliked Zhao Chuchu constantly getting involved with those people.
After they had breakfast, Zhao Chuchu followed Xie Heng to town.
Coincidentally, Zhao Baotian and Madam Liu were also planning to head to town.
When the two parties met, Zhao Baotian and his wife subconsciously averted their gazes.
“They are guilty, it seems…” Zhao Chuchu teased the two of them internally when she noticed their behavior.
“Aiya, Chuchu, Da Lang, are you heading to town too? What a coincidence.
We’re going the same way,” Madam Liu greeted them shamelessly while revealing a bright smile. Her intention was clear as day.
Zhao Chuchu and Xie Heng were going to town on the watermill workshop’s cart.
Madam Liu wanted to hitch a ride!
“Nope. We’re not going the same way,” said Zhao Chuchu as she looked at Madam Liu. “We’re not close to each other.”
“We’re all from the same village. I’m technically your aunt, right? Your cart is empty anyway. There’s no harm in giving us a ride.”
“You?” exclaimed Zhao Chuchu as she sized Madam Liu up.
Zhao Baotian avoided his gaze, not daring to look at Zhao Chuchu.
Madam Liu offered, “I could just pay you. Usually, a ride on an ox cart costs one cent. How about I also pay you one cent?”
“We don’t lack money. Da Lang, let’s get going.”
“Alright,” replied Xie Heng. He drove the cart past them with no intention of stopping.
“Eh, wait a minute. There is no harm in giving us a ride.” Madam Liu called out as she chased after them. She ended up choking on dust.
She was flustered and exasperated. She stomped her feet and cried out, “Zhao
Chuchu, Xie Heng, you’d better not need my help in the future.”
“That’s enough,” said Zhao Baotian as he stopped her. “What did you expect that ungrateful brat to do? Just let her continue to act proud.”
After all, she wouldn’t be able to do so for much longer.
“Darling, they’re going to town too. Why don’t we go another day?” Madam Liu walked beside Zhao Baotian as she whispered, “What if Zhao Chuchu sees us? We’ll be in trouble!”
“Why are you afraid of her? She won’t stay in town for the entire day. Mother allowed us to be out today after I begged her for days. If we cancel the trip today, God knows when we’ll be able to come out again.”
“Alright.
Madam Liu stopped talking.
Madam Yang had always been bossy at home. Even Madam Liu did not dare to go against her.
If they really got into an argument, Madam Liu would be at the shorter end of the stick because she was not as shameless as Madam Yang.
“They’re going to town on a cart. Perhaps by the time we reach there, they will have returned home. This watermill workshop is really earning a lot. I have been observing them recently. They deliver lots of tofu skins daily. God knows how much they have been earning.”
Zhao Baotian gazed at the watermill workshop from afar. His heart ached. He couldn’t wait to make the watermill workshop his own.
When the two of them reached the town, they saw the watermill workshop cart at the entrance of the town.
Zhao Chuchu and Xie Heng were not around, but people were loading goods onto the cart.
Zhao Baotian purposely pretended to pass by to take a look. He discovered that the cart was loaded with fine textiles, white flour, and other luxuries they could not afford.
Zhao Baotian was very envious.
However, he did not dare to do anything in broad daylight.
He felt ecstatic, knowing that he would one day be able to buy anything he wanted without considering their finances like Zhao Chuchu.
“Oh dear, they bought so many things! Where did Xie Heng earn all this money? Could it be that this is all Zhao Chuchu’s earnings? Then, isn’t Xie Heng freeloading off her wealth?” Madam Liu whispered to Zhao Baotian.
He cursed, “What can we do? She is a bitch. She treats outsiders well and does not even bat an eye at us, her relatives. She is practically an animal.”
Zhao Baotian’s imaginary happiness was gone. The reality that took its place made him feel sick.
He dragged Madam Liu and left with large strides. Zhao Chuchu and Xie Heng were standing nearby. Zhao Chuchu overheard their entire conversation.
She smiled and did not do anything.
She and Xie Heng went to the medical hall.
The town wasn’t big, so they soon encountered Zhao Baotian and Madam Liu.
Zhao Baotian furtively glared at Zhao Chuchu before he turned his head around and pretended to be searching for a shop, ignoring her.
Madam Liu was still annoyed at her for refusing to give them a ride just now. Therefore, she also pretended not to recognize her.
The four of them crossed paths.
After they moved further away from each other, Zhao Baotian turned around to check on Zhao Chuchu and Xie Heng. He noticed that the two of them were walking towards the gate.
However, Zhao Baotian was cautious. He followed them and made sure that they had left the town with the cart before he went to find the person he was looking for.
Unbeknownst to Zhao Baotian, Xie Heng left with the cart alone.
Zhao Chuchu instructed him to wait for her at a spot one mile away from town. On the other hand, she quietly tailed Zhao Baotian.
She was initially suspicious of Zhao Baotian. Back in the village, his reaction reeked of guilt.
When things go wrong, something must be off to cause it.
She wanted to see what Zhao Baotian and his wife were doing.
Zhao Baotian and Madam Liu came to a secluded town alley and kept walking until they reached the end.
The houses here were shorter than others and looked old. All of them seemed on the verge of collapse.
However, these houses were all still occupied.
Zhao Baotian knocked on the door of the last house.
A suspicious-looking middle-aged man came to open the door. This man seemed to know martial arts.
Zhao Chuchu furrowed her brows. This man was clearly evil. Could it be that Zhao Baotian intended to engage his service to kill someone?
“Bro, long time no see. Why did you suddenly decide to pay me a visit?” The man seemed to be very familiar with Zhao Baotian. He put his arm around the latter’s shoulder and called him brother.
“Bro, I need your help. Do you still have some of that?” Zhao Baotian did not bother beating around the bush. He went straight to the point.
The poison he bought from this man tens of years ago helped him to end the lives of Zhao Baolin and his wife without arousing any suspicion.
Initially, Zhao Baotian did not plan to get more poison. However, the leftovers in his possession had spoiled. So, he had to get a new batch.
“Of course I do. How was it? Was it easy to use?”
“It sure was. Give me the same amount this time. Is the price still the same?”
“So many years have passed. You know I’m a reputable businessman. I can’t go any lower than this figure.”
The man rubbed his thumb and index finger together. He then opened his palm and said, “This amount. I won’t sell for any less.”
Zhao Baotian was so shocked by the price that his facial expression changed drastically. He exclaimed, “It has gone up by so much?”
“Do you want it or not?”
“I want it!”
Zhao Baotian made his decision and did not bargain.
Zhao Chuc.hu watched as the man took out a package and passed it to Zhao
Baotian. The latter opened the package to inspect its contents and was very
pleased.
Zhao Chuchu quietly watched all this.