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Chapter 500 - 500: A Good Eye for People
Chapter 500 - 500: A Good Eye for People
Chapter 500: A Good Eye for People
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“I’ll pay your parents a visit later,” Zhao Chuchu said. “Do you want to join
“Sure!” Zhao Meilan replied without any hesitation. “I haven’t seen them in quite a while as well.”
Zhao Guitang and his wife had moved to town. According to Zhao Meilan, since her parents’ tofu business was booming, they invited Madam He’s youngest brother to help them at the workshop. They lived prosperously.
Currently, Madam He’s focus is on taking care of her newborn son. Since Zhao Meilan was married, Madam He put all her attention on the infant and didn’t wish to get external help.
Zhao Chuc.hu went to see Hu Bingyu and Hu Yiming. After lunch, she followed up on Hu Yiming’s current condition.
He had recovered completely, without any sequela.
With a serious tone, Zhao Chuchu told Hu Yiming, “You have fully recovered. From now on, you can focus on your studies. Even though you have wasted a few years, you should not give up. With your brilliance, you will surely be able to achieve great things in the future.”
Hu Yiming nodded in agreement and said, “Sister Chuchu, don’t worry. I will study hard.”
Zhao Chuchu advised, “Aside from studying hard, you should exercise regularly too. Sitting for a prolonged period of time is not good for your health. Jogging could improve your stamina. Don’t end up becoming a frail scholar.”
“Alright. I will remember your advice. May I know when Brother-in-law will be back? I have many questions for him.”
“He’ll be back during the New Year. Actually, if you have any questions, you can write to him. He will surely reply.”
Hu Yiming questioned, “Won’t I waste his time then?”
Zhao Chuchu assured him, saying, “Of course, he will only reply when he is free. Don’t you think so?”
“You’re right. Since you said so, I shall trouble him with my questions.” Zhao Chuc.hu said, “He admires everyone serious in their studies. You do not need to worry that he will be annoyed with you.”
“Alright. Thank you, Sister Chuc.hu.”
“You do not need to be so polite with me. We are family.”
“Darling, I will follow Sister Chuchu to my parents’ house later,” Zhao Meilan
informed Hu Yiming.
Hu Yiming replied with a smile, “Go ahead. I will instruct the servant to prepare the carriage for both of you.”
“Alright,” said Zhao Meilan as she beamed from ear to ear.
Zhao Chuchu was sincerely happy for Zhao Meilan when she noticed Hu
Yiming looking at the latter affectionately.
Sometimes, fate cannot be explained with reason.
If Zhao Meijuan hadn’t raised objections and married Hu Yiming obediently, even if the latter was not cured and the two had no feelings for each other, she would still live a much better life now.
Unfortunately, she was too narrow-minded and forced Zhao Meilan to marry
Hu Yiming.
Zhao Chuchu often felt that many things were fated to happen.
She and Xie Heng were destined to marry each other. So were Zhao Meilan and Hu Yiming.
It was afternoon when Zhao Chuchu and Zhao Meilan left the Hu residence.
The sun was shining bright, and it was scorching hot.
Zhao Meilan fanned Zhao Chuchu while updating the latter on her life after marriage.
Only then did Zhao Chuchu find out that Hu Yiming studying in the county school was not the sole reason why the Hu clan had moved to town.
According to Zhao Meilan, after Zhao Chuchu had cured Hu Yiming, some of his relatives from his extended family had their eyes set on him. One of them even sent their niece to the Hu clan with the goal of making her Hu Yiming’s concubine. They claimed that Zhao Meilan was unfit to be Hu Yiming’s wife because she was just a village girl.
“What happened after that?” asked Zhao Chuchu. “How did the Hu clan respond to this? Did you request them to move to town?”
“After that, my mother-in-law was pissed off and chased the relatives out of the house. Grandma even told them straight to the face that the Hu clan would cut ties with them from then on. Then, Grandma decided that we should move back to town since she was annoyed by all these relatives.” Zhao Meilan couldn’t resist grinning as she recalled the incident.
“How about your husband? What was his response?”
“Of course, my husband rejected the offer. He said that the men in the Hu clan do not take concubines. I am his one and only wife for the rest of our lives.” Zhao Meilan was bashful when she mentioned this part.
Satisfied with Hu Yiming’s firm stance on this issue, Zhao Chuchu praised, “Very good. He is decisive.”
If he were indecisive on this matter, Zhao Meilan would most likely suffer in the future.
It seemed like Zhao Chuchu had a good eye for people.
Hu Yiming had returned to normal, yet he still adored Zhao Meilan wholeheartedly and had never looked down on her origins.
Zhao Meilan added, “Hmm, he promised me he would never take a concubine.”
“Then, he will need to prove it his entire life.”
“I trust him.”
Zhao Chuchu initially wanted to warn her not to trust him so much. However, when she saw the joyful look on Zhao Meilan’s face, she knew that the latter would not listen to her warning.
So, rather than ruin the mood, she decided not to say anything.
It was best if outsiders did not meddle in the affairs between a husband and wife.
Zhao Guitang’s tofu workshop was close to Visitor’s Aroma. Only a few shops sat between them.
Zhao Guitang managed to secure this spot for the tofu workshop with the help of the owner of Visitor’s Aroma. It was due to the latter that he managed to open the tofu workshop here.
Zhao Guitang did business steadily. He did not skimp on materials. Everyone liked buying their tofu. Moreover, Visitor’s Aroma used their tofu to make many signature dishes.
On top of that, the fame of the tofu skins of Lengshui Village had spread far and wide. Many merchants came to Yuanjiang County to purchase stock back for sale when they caught wind of this. The number of people in the county town also visibly increased. Business in Visitor’s Aroma naturally improved as well.
When Zhao Chuchu went to the Hu residence, she did not pass by this street. Therefore, prior to this, she was unaware that the business of the tofu workshop was this good. People actually lined up to buy tofu.
Zhao Guitang and his brother-in-law were as busy as bees. They couldn’t even
find the time to take a sip of water.
Zhao Guitang was pleasantly surprised when he saw Zhao Chuchu and Zhao Meilan. He was occupied at the moment, so he could only call out loud,
“Darling, Chuchu and Meilan are here. Come out quick.”
He paused momentarily before apologizing to Zhao Chuchu, “Sorry, Chuchu. Go in and make yourself at home first. I need a moment to sort things out here. I will catch up with you later.”
“Don’t worry about me. Go on with your business. I will go see the child,” Zhao Chuchu smiled as she went inside.
Madam He rushed out with the child in her arms. When she saw Zhao Chuchu, she could not hide the joy on her face.
“Chuchu, you finally came back. Please, come in and sit,” said Madam He hurriedly. “I initially thought you would return to Yuanjiang County during the
New Year.”
Zhao Chuchu looked at the child in Madam He’s arms. The child was fair, chubby, and very handsome.
“He is so cute,” said Zhao Chuchu. She could not help but play with the child.
Madam He smiled and said, “This child is especially playful. He is nothing like his elder sister. Back then, his elder sister was such a good child.”
“It is normal for a male child to be more active. His health takes priority.”
“Yes, I only wish for him to be well.”
Madam He looked at her son in her arms with a loving look on her face.
She initially believed that she and her husband would be on their own after her daughter was married off. She never imagined that the heavens would grant her another child.
Madam He always felt that Zhao Chuchu was their family’s lucky star.
If it weren’t for Zhao Chuchu, her daughter wouldn’t have had such a good marriage. The lives of their family would not have become so prosperous, and she would not have gotten pregnant again and given birth to a son.
Madam He was very grateful to Zhao Chuchu. Every first and 15th day of the month, she would offer up incense and pray for Zhao Chuchu’s wellbeing. “Let me carry him,” requested Zhao Chuchu as she extended her arms.
Madam He passed the child to her.
Zhao Chuchu carried the child and tried to make him speak. The child stared at her with his big, round, unblinking eyes.
Zhao Chuchu was amused.
She jokingly said to the child, “What’s the matter? For you to look at me like that, am I so beautiful that I have fascinated you?
Madam He said, “This child has no sense of danger towards things foreign to him. He has never seen you before, so he is curious. Hence, he is staring at you so intently..”