Beisitian and the Zhang Brothers’ words were clearly heard by Mrs. Qin inside the house and Zhang Qiao Niang outside the main gate.
Both of them found it a bit strange. This doesn’t match Beisitian’s character; just letting Zhang Lianqiao off so easily?
After the brothers left, Zhang Qiao Niang entered the house, where Mrs. Qin and Luo Anguo were already up, but Luo Anping was still sleeping under the covers.
"Little Tian’er, you can’t indulge this kind of person. If you’re so forgiving, she’ll keep doing such immoral things," Zhang Qiao Niang thought Beisitian’s handling this time was wrong and should have made it known to the whole village, so they could see Zhang Lianqiao’s ugly face. Otherwise, anyone who married such a woman would be unlucky.
Beisitian smiled slightly, "Precisely, you have to indulge her. Otherwise, what if she stops causing trouble next time?"
Upon hearing this, the people inside the house were confused. Why would she worry about Zhang Lianqiao stopping her mischief?
Being constantly schemed against is truly uncomfortable!
Beisitian didn’t want to explain much. She let Zhang Lianqiao off because she intended to rid herself thoroughly of this scourge.
The Zhang Brothers admitted defeat and came forward to apologize. She asked for compensation, and once back, the brothers would certainly not show Zhang Lianqiao a good face. Even Li Fengzhi might be displeased, undoubtedly blaming Zhang Lianqiao. With a family that doesn’t show a good face, you can imagine what the days would be like.
This is like using a dull knife to grind her.
A dull knife is painful to grind, this gradual pain easily stokes anger; given Zhang Lianqiao’s mindset, she’ll certainly ponder how to trick Beisitian.
When the time comes, adding fuel to the fire, ignite it strongly and then strike—ensure Zhang Lianqiao can’t recover from it!
If Beisitian isn’t angered, she typically wouldn’t knock someone into the dust; always leaving room—that’s her principle. She’s encountered many oddballs yet never completely destroyed someone; back then, the Ba Wang Zhang Family was spared a path.
Yet Zhang Lianqiao’s scheme was too malicious, throwing bones in someone’s foundation—were the feng shui ruined, generations could suffer.
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Never be excessively cruel in life and work.
Zhang Lianqiao is the first person Beisitian has decided to go hard against.
After this matter passed, Zhuangzhuang continued guarding at night, without encountering anyone else causing trouble. Generally, even if someone did mischief, they wouldn’t commit such immoral acts, moreover, they held no grudge against Luo Er’s family—idle gossip perhaps, but not genuine damage.
Beisitian seemed a bit preoccupied these past two days; she went to town two days ago and heard from Ma Xiaoling that Mr. Zhou’s plan had completed, leaving Qingzhou Town and returned to Beijing.
At first, she didn’t think much of it, but later, seeing Ma Xiaoling seemed somewhat desolate, and upon checking the study, all belongings were packed away and taken.
He’s not planning to return?
"Assistant Ma said he won’t be coming back." As Ma Xiaoling spoke, tears welled up. Mr. Zhou was a bust, yet Assistant Ma still held promise, but before anything developed, he left.
Beisitian knew Luo Xudong must have gone to execute a task, gone without knowing when he’ll return, she felt a slight sense of loss, and the thought popped into her mind—if she had a husband like that, it wouldn’t be bad.
This thought startled her, and she realized what she was thinking, making her blush slightly.
After Luo Xudong left, Beisitian’s life continued as usual. He had set up all necessary contacts, she just needed to supervise the workers and wait for the house to be completed.
Her trips to Qingzhou Town decreased noticeably, sometimes going just once in two weeks, which Zhang Baoli and Feng Yunzhang felt most distinctly.
One day, Feng Yunzhang somewhat regretfully said to Beisitian, "Little Tian’er, I fear I might have to leave Qingzhou Town soon too."
Beisitian was startled, "Where is Boss Feng going?"
"Probably to Beijing," Feng Yunzhang appeared unsure.
Beisitian knew Feng Yunzhang’s home wasn’t here. As for why he opened a calligraphy and painting shop here, he never detailed it; now, he abruptly mentioned leaving.
"What about your shop, Boss Feng?" Beisitian asked.
Feng Yunzhang sighed, lowered his head slightly, and after a while said, "Close it for good, I guess."
He built the shop single-handedly, tending it for years. Speaking of closing, he felt especially wistful, but it had to be done; once he leaves, he probably won’t return.
From Beijing to here is over two hundred kilometers, back and forth exceeds four hundred; running back and forth isn’t feasible.
Beisitian’s mind turned a thought, she smiled, "This shop has Boss Feng’s hard work poured into it; closing it would be a shame. How about selling it to me?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Yunzhang’s eyes brightened—yes, he could sell to this girl. Closing it inevitably incurs losses anyway.
Losses don’t mean much to Feng Yunzhang; the shop only earns a few thousand a year, not substantial money for him.
Feng Yunzhang agreed, "With Miss Bei involved, the shop won’t fail. If someday I return, there’ll still be a thought, a chance to see it."
Beisitian always wanted to establish some business in Qingzhou Town so that once she leaves, Luo Er’s family situation would be secure.
The negotiation was quick: Feng Yunzhang was straightforward, after discussing with Beisitian, sold the shop to her for six hundred, virtually half-selling, half-giving. The land was his, and the property deed was in hand, so the price was exceptionally cheap.
By the looks of it, Feng Yunzhang might depart before her next visit, hence the onsite drafting of a transfer agreement, both signed and stamped, making the shop Beisitian’s.
"Boss Feng signed and stamped without me even paying, aren’t you afraid I’d run away?" Owning her own shop put Beisitian in a great mood.
Feng Yunzhang laughed heartily, "I trust Miss Bei’s character; if you ran, I’d still come looking for you, no fear of you running away."
Everyone loves to hear nice words, Beisitian smiled slightly upon hearing it.
This trip to Qingzhou Town, unexpectedly gaining a shop brightened Beisitian enormously, easing the thoughts surrounding Luo Xudong’s departure.
One of the Wenfang Society’s store clerks left; now only one remains, saw Feng Yunzhang visiting in the morning, by noon ownership changed face, leaving them baffled.
Yet this employee got along well with Beisitian, seeing it was her, though surprised, they relaxed with familiar faces.
With only one employee, working all seven days a week was exhausting—they hoped for help soon.
Beisitian thought it over and indeed had someone in mind.
Liu Chunyu had previously shown interest in earning money, wanting the old employee to train her for a while to see how things go.