After Becoming the Villain Mother-in-Law, I Launch My Redemption Arc Chapter 158: To Avoid Further Complications

The steward Cai angrily explained the ins and outs of the matter to Mrs. Qian.

Mrs. Qian frowned, "I did pay the deposit, and the rules of the broker don’t need to say more. Steward Cai, you know them better, right?"

"Yes, yes, I understand. So, I thought to co and discuss with you, Mrs. Qian. How about compensating three tis the penalty? Additionally, the broker promises to help you find another suitable shop without any middleman fee. What do you think?" Steward Cai said.

"Steward Cai is so straightforward, which shows it is the other party who is willing to pay this penalty, right?" Mrs. Qian asked.

Steward Cai chuckled awkwardly, "Indeed, nothing escapes Mrs. Qian."

"The owner of the shop was in urgent need of silver, which is why they sold the shop. I didn’t take advantage by lowering the price because of that urgency. Steward Cai, you tell , was the price I offered fair and reasonable? It’s flawless wherever you look, right?" Mrs. Qian said calmly.

"Of course, of course, who doesn’t know that Mrs. Qian is fair in business?" Steward Cai complinted.

"So, it must be soone offering to buy at a price higher than the value of this shop," Mrs. Qian affird. "If it’s one or two points higher, they might not necessarily break the agreent. I suppose this price is at least half more than the price we discussed."

Steward Cai gave a thumbs up, "Mrs. Qian, you are indeed amazing!"

"Businesspeople, who aren’t savvy? Those who can buy at a high price mostly do so to annoy the original buyer," Mrs. Qian snorted disdainfully, "Tell , isn’t it Mrs. Li who interfered?"

Steward Cai remained silent.

"Though I’m not a benevolent person, my conscience is clear in what I do. I don’t usually make enemies with anyone. After thinking it over, I could only think of such a person," Mrs. Qian said leisurely.

"I didn’t say anything," Steward Cai quickly distanced himself.

"Alright, I know you all are afraid to offend her. I won’t make it hard for you, just give three tis the deposit. As for finding another shop, forget about it. If they cause trouble once, they’ll do it again. It’s not easy for you guys, and I don’t want to burden you," Mrs. Qian said.

Steward Cai showed a look of gratitude, "Mrs. Qian is magnanimous."

Although he said they could continue helping her find a shop, it was only lip service.

After all, Mrs. Li had already warned them not to do business with Mrs. Qian in the future.

Mrs. Qian waved him off, and Steward Cai left with gratitude.

"Is there anything I can help with?" ng Yao asked Mrs. Qian. She instinctively felt that Mrs. Li’s ddling was not only due to past grievances with Mrs. Qian but was also related to her and Zhao Dahe.

"It’s nothing, Ah Yao, don’t worry," Mrs. Qian replied nonchalantly, "It’s just that the opening of the bookshop might be delayed a bit. But rest assured, I’ll definitely handle it well."

"If it has to be later, so be it. But, sister, if there’s anything, you must tell ," ng Yao said.

"Don’t worry, everything will be fine," Mrs. Qian was confident. Over the years, whether overtly or covertly, she had seldom suffered losses in her conflicts with her cousin.

This ti would be no exception.

Mrs. Qian had things to attend to, so ng Yao did not bother her further. She made a trip to the Hundred Embroidery House, then to the Hundred Herbs Hall, and afterward, drove her carriage ho.

She wasn’t very adept at driving, so she proceeded slowly.

By the ti she got ho, it was already past noon.

"Where is Chang’an?" ng Zhu asked when she saw ng Yao returning alone. She glanced outside but didn’t see anyone, so she asked, puzzled.

"He went to roam the Jianghu," ng Yao replied.

"What?" For a mont, ng Zhu couldn’t react, "What do you an?"

"It ans he went to pursue your daughter-in-law. Are you happy?" ng Yao explained with a smile.

"You’re joking with , right? That troubleso lad, how is it possible? No, Ah Yao, when did you beco so mischievous?" ng Zhu scolded playfully.

"How could I lie? It’s true, Chang’an went to find Zhenzhen," ng Yao said earnestly.

Delighted, ng Zhu exclaid, "What did he say to you?"

"He just said he felt moved and didn’t want to miss out. He wanted to ask if Zhenzhen has feelings for him," ng Yao explained.

"Alright, alright," ng Zhu clapped her thighs excitedly, "That troubleso lad finally got a clue. But does he know where Zhenzhen went? What if he can’t find her?"

"He asked Sister Qian, don’t know the exact location, but he got a general direction. Whether they find each other depends on their fate," ng Yao replied.

"Yue Lao governs marriage. No, later, I must go to the Yue Lao Temple and offer incense, so Yue Lao can bless them," ng Zhu mumbled, anxiously showing on her face, "You’d think Li Baixia would realise to co pick back."

She was practically ready to rush to the Yue Lao Temple imdiately.

Just then, as if summoned, Li Baixia’s voice ca in from outside.

ng Zhu couldn’t wait and walked out. Li Baixia hadn’t even had a chance to enter the house, looking all puzzled as she dragged him away.

"Ah Zhu, slow down, slow down. You’re carrying twins now; you can’t be so hasty," Li Baixia said, "I haven’t even greeted ng Yao yet; how improper."

ng Yao chased after them, "Brother-in-law, we’re all family; no need to worry about courtesy."

Zhao Dahe and the others heard the commotion and ca out from inside the house as well.

"Mom, you’re going alone? Shouldn’t I go back with you?" Li Changning asked.

"Oh, right, right, there’s also Changning," Li Baixia rembered upon seeing his daughter that she was here too.

ng Zhu also belatedly realized she almost left her daughter behind.

"Didn’t you say you wanted to play more with Xiao Hua?" ng Zhu asked.

"No, I’ll co back with you," Li Changning said, "You don’t pay attention to yourself at all. I wouldn’t feel at ease if I don’t watch over you."

"Alright then, when you want to see your aunt again, just co over," ng Zhu said.

Mother and daughter got on the carriage, and Li Baixia waved to ng Yao.

"Brother-in-law, be careful on the road," ng Yao advised.

"Don’t worry, don’t worry, I’m an old hand at driving," Li Baixia said.

The carriage disappeared from view, and only then did ng Yao turn back to go inside.

As she walked to the middle of the courtyard, ng Yao felt that she should ntion the issue of Mrs. Qian’s shop to Zhao Dahe, so she went with him to his room.

After hearing what ng Yao said, Zhao Dahe’s brows knitted tightly. Indeed, he had been too presumptuous previously, assuming Li Enwai and his wife were not a threat, but reality harshly slapped him.

Honestly, Mrs. Li’s blatant ddling was not rely because of her past grievances with their teacher’s wife.

More importantly, it was a warning to their family—

If they didn’t know what was good for them, she had a hundred ways to deal with them.

"Mother, I’ll set off for Qingzhou Prefecture tomorrow," Zhao Dahe said, "The teacher has several classmates in Qingzhou Prefecture whom I need to visit on his behalf. Also, Si Hai, Wen Shu, and I have agreed if we’re listed, we’ll handle family matters and head to the Prefecture as soon as possible."

"However, I must also trouble you, Mother, to slightly alter my appearance to avoid unforeseen complications," Zhao Dahe added.