The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 151: The Wealthy Pei Loaer (5)_1

Chapter 151: Chapter 151: The Wealthy Pei Loaer (5)_1

Indeed, Landlord Zhao asked his butler to come out and inquire about whose child it was.

"This is a child from the Chang family! Borrowing the area in front of Old Master Zhao’s door for a moment!" Peiqin introduced.

From the Chang family, and riding in a carriage as well, and having heard that Sun Tiezhu’s two carts of goods had been sent to the Wang family’s shop in the county and Chang Family Store, then this Chang family child must be from Landlord Chang’s house.

Upon hearing this, Landlord Zhao personally came out, invited them into his home for tea and snacks, and asked them to stay for lunch.

Chang Yonglin promptly declined and said to another little Radish, "Their rolled noodles are really delicious! I’ll take you for rolled noodles at lunchtime!"

"Mm."

Peiqin spread her hands towards Landlord Zhao and continued teaching.

Landlord Zhao didn’t expect that she was the one playing with the skateboard, and that she was also teaching a child from the Chang family, so he watched from the doorstep, fascinated.

From time to time, this attracted quite a crowd of onlookers.

Chang Yonglin frowned disapprovingly at the sight.

When Landlord Zhao saw the crowd, he suggested they come inside, as Zhao family had a large flat space.

Chang Yonglin didn’t agree. After eating at the noodle stall, he learned until the afternoon, agreed with Peiqin to come back the next day, and then returned to the county.

No sooner had they left than people immediately swarmed over to Peiqin to inquire about the skateboard and the young master of the Chang family.

Zou Xing also saw how Peiqin played with the skateboard. He had tried the skateboard himself but wasn’t very stable on it. Under her feet, however, it seemed alive and obedient. He also noticed her carefree and confident smile while on the skateboard. Thinking of his father’s disapproval of the marriage, his sense of crisis became even stronger. Yet he dared not express his feelings; without an official route through their families, visiting her would only tarnish her reputation.

When the villagers saw Peiqin teaching Chang Yonglin to skateboard and spread the word back in the village, by the time Mother Peiqin and the others returned home, they were immediately surrounded by the likes of Grandma Miao and other busybodies, all eager for gossip. They questioned how she had received ten taels of silver, how Peiqin came to know the young master of the Chang family, and whether it was selling hand carts and wheelbarrows to Chang’s house that had sparked the connection.

Peiqin, headache throbbing from the questions, replied, "They’re coming over tomorrow, you can ask them yourselves then!"

"Oh my! Is the young master from the Chang family coming again tomorrow? Does that mean he’ll be coming every day from now on!?" Grandma Miao approached and grabbed her to ask.

Peiqin’s eyes fell on the arm that was grabbing hers. As someone used to fighting, being grabbed by the arm was a trigger for her to reflexively want to throw the person.

Seeing the unfriendly look in Peiqin’s eyes, Grandma Miao somewhat sheepishly let go.

Without another word, Peiqin went straight into her house and locked the door behind her.

Lady Zhu, overhearing the gossip outside, cursed Peiqin while also resenting Lady Chen for ruining their plans. Now that little wench had connections with the wealthy Wang and Chang families, and yet others were reaping all the benefits! That young master from the Chang’s was quick to give away ten taels of silver, ten taels! They couldn’t save that much even in two years!

Lady Kong let out a slight sigh.

When Grandma Zhang stepped out, people began telling her how Peiqin had become acquainted with the Chang family’s young master, taught him to skateboard, and promptly received ten taels of silver, as well as the Wang family’s support. They speculated about how much wealth she must have amassed, "...If your Pei Daya really doesn’t marry your Tie Zhu, it’d be such a pity! I just heard that Sister Chu is suggesting her maternal nephew!"

"No matter how much money they have, it’s not ours! What does it have to do with us!" Grandma Zhang turned away with a dark expression and left.

From behind, someone called out, "If your Tie Zhu marries that girl, whatever money she earns in the future will belong to your family! Plus, he might find a respectable and profitable job at the Wang’s Shop or Chang Family Store!"

Grandma Zhang thought of her two sons, neither of whom had any skills, doomed to a life of manual labor. Yet the thought of accepting Peiqin into her family was unbearable. She had already stated her position, and to go back on her word now would be like slapping her own face!

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