CHAPTER 63: CHAPTER 63: ALL EXPERTS AT STABBING WITH WORDS

All skilled at stabbing

"So what? He’s making things difficult for us, do you want to stand up for us, Aunt? That would be great! Aunt, he’s not far yet, hurry up and catch up to him." Zhao Xiaohua said, pointing at Han Muchi’s back.

How could Mrs. Lin dare!

She looked embarrassed, "Xiaohua, Young Master Han has just settled in the village, we should be friendly, right? Be the bigger person and don’t bother with him. Let’s go, I’m planning to visit your house, let’s hurry."

"What are you going to our house for?" Zhao Xiaohua asked warily.

"Wasn’t your grandma a bit out of line just now? After you left, she regretted it. You know your grandma, don’t you? She’s been strong-headed all her life, how can she admit her mistake easily? We’re all family, Xiaohua, don’t be petty." Mrs. Lin said with a forced smile.

Zhao Xiaohua just pursed her lips, ignored Mrs. Lin, and swiftly ran off with Zhao Xiaoshu.

Leaving Mrs. Lin with Meng Ruyu.

"Mom, Zhao Xiaohua is too rude." Meng Ruyu said indignantly.

"Such an ill-bred brat." Mrs. Lin snorted, "Having that kind of mother... Enough, don’t be delayed. Though the mother and daughter are not great, your cousin Dahe is not bad. And don’t mention his prestigious father, just Dahe himself is promising."

"Mom, why doesn’t Uncle recognize Aunt despite his prestigious status?" This was something Meng Ruyu couldn’t understand.

"He must have gotten tired and doesn’t care anymore, who knows what underhanded tricks your aunt used back in the day!" Mrs. Lin spoke disdainfully, "Anyway, your uncle said there are many people around your uncle who are very respectful to him. So, Ruyu, you must seize the opportunity. Even though your uncle doesn’t acknowledge them now, once Dahe becomes successful, he surely won’t leave him outside. As long as you accomplish things with Dahe before that, you can look forward to being an official’s wife."

"But cousin Dahe is so infuriating." Meng Ruyu pouted.

"He’s just not enlightened yet, wait until he is, it’ll be fine. Like the old saying goes, a stubborn girl fears a persistent suitor, and vice versa." Mrs. Lin said, "You shouldn’t avoid him because of one or two times, you need to be patient."

Meng Ruyu responded with an ’mm-hmm’.

Zhao Xiaohua and Zhao Xiaoshu had already run back home.

The two of them recounted everything about their visit to the Meng Family and their encounter with Han Muchi.

Aside from a helpless smile, Meng Yao was puzzled about why Han Muchi was entwined with Zhao Xiaohua.

As for Mrs. Lin, Meng Zhu had already warned her earlier today.

Zhao Dahe was quite annoyed, "Does Han Muchi have a screw loose? Why can’t he just clear off?"

Zhao Xiaohua touched her face and said joyfully, "Second brother, you just don’t get it, do you? With my stunning beauty, it’s normal for him, having never seen the world, to be unable to extricate himself."

It’s hard to blame Zhao Xiaohua for being vain, considering how good she looks after losing weight.

But the better she looks, the more uncomfortable Zhao Dahe felt with Han Muchi’s attention. Doesn’t this just show Han Muchi is a shallow person?

Zhao Dahe secretly made up his mind to give him a harsh lesson with his best skills, enlightening him that his sister is not someone anyone can dream of.

"Yaoyao." Mrs. Lin’s affectionate voice interrupted Zhao Dahe’s thoughts.

This aunt, truly as thick-skinned as always.

And then there’s Meng Ruyu, again and again, charging head-on.

Could he really be someone she dreams of?

If they truly succeeded, wouldn’t the Meng Family be like a clingy plaster stuck without being able to shake off?

Mrs. Lin placed things on the table and repeated her conversation with Zhao Xiaohua, finally bringing out the silver earrings for Zhao Xiaohua.

Taking a glance, Zhao Xiaohua slowly said, "Aunt, do you think these earrings match my beauty? I think they’re more suited for cousin Ruyu, you should take them back and save them for cousin Ruyu."

Meng Ruyu was absolutely furious, as Zhao Xiaohua was essentially calling her ugly.

Where is she ugly!

Even Mrs. Lin, who was usually good with words, paused not knowing how to reply to Zhao Xiaohua, who was so blatantly tactless.

"Xiaohua, I told you not to rush and speak honestly, some things just think about them in your heart, no need to actually say them. Sister-in-law, you see, the child is still young and doesn’t understand tact, please don’t be upset with Ruyu." Meng Yao apologetically spoke.

It must be said, this attempt to mend things was quite painfully sharp.

Mrs. Lin opened her mouth but couldn’t say a word.

"Mom, you can’t possibly ask Xiaohua to go against her conscience and to tell lies, right?" Zhao Dahe leisurely tossed his own jab, directly piercing Meng Ruyu’s heart.

Ugly, ugly, you’re really ugly.

These words echoed in Meng Ruyu’s mind.

Though they didn’t directly say it, their implication was clear.

After such harsh remarks, Mrs. Lin wasn’t even enraged.

It shows that there’s a reason for her endurance.

Mrs. Lin struggled to squeeze out a smile, "Yes, Ruyu is not as pretty as Xiaohua, that’s a fact! But Ruyu is capable! Don’t underestimate her being just twelve, she can manage both household and outside chores. Oh yes, Ruyu has been telling me she wants to learn embroidery, Yaoyao, you’re good at embroidery, when you have time, could you teach Ruyu?"

Of course, Meng Ruyu doesn’t want to learn embroidery, it’s exhausting work.

But if the aunt promises, she could have legitimate reasons to visit.

"Hundred Embroidery House recruits girls of her age, not only do they have specialized trainers, there’s also monthly salary, and once skilled, if the embroidery is good, the salary doubles. Sister-in-law can send Ruyu, it can help with household expenses." Meng Yao said, "Just so happens, I have some connections with the Shopkeeper Liu at Hundred Embroidery House, I can speak to him, I’m sure he’ll accept her."

Meng Yao spoke sincerely.

Mrs. Lin knew well about Hundred Embroidery House’s long-term recruitment of embroidery girls, but does her daughter need to be one? With a day-off per month, the rest of the time spent living at Hundred Embroidery House. What she wanted was for Ruyu to have the chance to interact with Dahe, was her goal really household supplement?

"Yaoyao, you know, Ruyu has never left my side. Hundred Embroidery House gives just one day off per month, that wouldn’t work." Mrs. Lin said.

"It’s no problem, I can talk to Shopkeeper Liu, so Ruyu can commute daily." Meng Yao reassured them warmly.

"This, this, I need to consult your brother once I return," Mrs. Lin awkwardly stated.

"Alright, sister-in-law, I’m waiting for your news!" Meng Yao said, "For a girl mastering a skill, it’s a bargaining chip for marriage talks. Sister-in-law, you must think it over."

Meng Yao’s earnest speech was deeply touching.

It nearly pushed Mrs. Lin to her limit.

"Yaoyao is right." Mrs. Lin swallowed her grievances and forced a smile, though it was more distressing than crying.

"So sister-in-law, go home quickly to discuss it, take back the things too; giving gifts to mom and dad is my duty. As for their attitude, whatever they prefer, anyway, I don’t care. So, sister-in-law there’s no need to bring the things back." Meng Yao genuinely added, "Besides, sister-in-law should persuade them a bit, as one grows older, it’s better to have a gentle temperament. Too much anger makes it easy to have a stroke!"