Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 400 How about we make a bet?

Chapter 400: Chapter 400 How about we make a bet?

"If you have something to do, get on with your business and leave,"

Chu Lian stepped forward, his voice dark with ill humor, "Why put on a brave front? I don’t want to see you embarrass yourself here."

But his well-intention didn’t get a good return, as the wilful girl seemed not to appreciate it. Instead, she disregarded him completely and continued to speak to the young ladies from rich families.

"Just competing is boring, why don’t we bet on something?"

"..." Upon hearing this, Chu Lian’s face darkened even further. Was she really suggesting gambling in front of a crowd at his home? She certainly lacked the demeanor of a lady from a reputable family, utterly crude and despicable.

At this point, some of the young ladies from rich families seemed tempted. They had wanted to embarrass the little shopkeeper; they hadn’t foreseen Chu Lian stepping in. They thought their chance had slipped away, yet the shopkeeper was presenting herself. They couldn’t be blamed for not being polite, so they asked, "What do you want to bet on?"

Wang Xiangxiang smiled. She knew what these people intended, who would dabble with Wang Xiangxiang without paying a steep price? Wang Xiangxiang never made a losing deal.

"Whatever you want to compete in, I’ll accept. If I win, any fabric-related goods that your family’s estates require should be purchased from our Xiangxiang Cloth Shop."

No sooner had these words left her mouth than Chu Lian completely lost his temper. She was truly insolent, still seeking profit for herself at a time like this. She was quite the greedy shopkeeper. It seemed he had truly misjudged her.

The young ladies from rich families thought that the shopkeeper’s request was not excessive. After all, they needed to procure supplies, and it made no difference where they bought them from. Besides, they didn’t believe they would lose and so they agreed one after another.

"Fine, but if you lose, what will you exchange with us?"

Wang Xiangxiang thought for a moment, knowing that the biggest benefit for them right now must be the rogue man.

So she pointed at the rogue man and said, "If I lose, I swear I will never marry into the Chu Family, and you can all pursue him freely."

She believed this condition had no downside for her. If she won, she’d earn a fortune; if she lost, she’d merely go home. After all, she had no actual connection with the rogue man.

By this time, Chu Lian was fuming with rage, his fists creaking with tension. He couldn’t believe that the wilful girl had used him as a betting stake. It was utterly humiliating.

He grabbed the wilful girl, seething as he spoke, "Don’t you go too far."

But when he saw the wilful girl wink at him and mime speaking without making a sound,

He understood that she was saying, "Don’t worry, I will win."

He didn’t know why, but he really let go of her. Seeing her confidence, he felt inexplicably sure that she would win.

Seeing the rogue man release her, Wang Xiangxiang immediately said.

"Then let’s put it in writing to make it official."

Putting things in writing made matters easier to handle afterwards.

Everyone unanimously agreed, "Good."

The atmosphere in the courtyard had completely shifted. Everyone was spirited and determined to win against the Cloth Shop’s little shopkeeper, and since Chu Lian hadn’t opposed the proposal, it meant they would have their chance if they won.

Chu Huan found the scene hugely entertaining. Her brother had become a betting stake, and he had surprisingly agreed. How much faith did her brother have in that sister?

She eagerly had a servant fetch pen, ink, paper, and inkstone so that everyone could sign their names and make their marks on the spot, concluding with the competition beginning.