SFS Chapter 204 A "Bad Guy" Deceives, Making an Example of Someone Else
Chapter 204 A "Bad Guy" Deceives, Making an Example of Someone Else
When Jiang Shuzhi returned from work in the county town, she saw Jiang Yue busy at her two daughters-in-law's stall.
If it weren't for her father's second wife, who couldn't tolerate illegitimate children...
"Sigh..." Thinking of this, she could only sigh.
This Yue'er has the body of a young lady but the fate of a maid.
Fortunately, Jiang Yue lived a more comfortable life with them than in those grand mansions.
Jiang Shuzhi stepped forward and patted Jiang Yue on the shoulder: "Yue'er, you rest for a while, I'll take care of it."
Jiang Yue looked up at Jiang Shuzhi with a grateful smile on her face: "Aunt, I'm not tired. You've worked hard all day in the county town. Please rest!"
Without saying a word, Jiang Shuzhi took the spoon from Jiang Yue's hand and pulled her to sit down beside him: "You're such a sensible child."
Although our lives are not as good as those of the wealthy, we cannot treat you like an ox.
Look at your hands, they've become so rough.
Those hands are for holding embroidery needles.
Jiang Yue looked down at her hands, completely unconcerned.
Smiling, she took Jiang Shuzhi's hand and said, "Aunt, it's nothing. I think life is much better now than before. I feel fulfilled every day. And I'm happy to be able to help everyone!"
But since her aunt is back, does that mean he's back too?
Her head involuntarily turned towards the carriage, and sure enough, she saw Jiang Ya's figure.
She waved happily to Jiang Ya, "Cousin Jiang!"
Upon hearing Jiang Yue's call, Jiang Ya simply nodded politely and turned to leave.
Jiang Yue's face showed obvious disappointment.
When Gao Mengli and Lin Xi came out, they saw this scene.
Lin Xi clicked her tongue twice; the relationship was beyond chaotic.
"Why are you here?!" Jiang Shuzhi asked, glancing at the two men in her family's main house while busy working at the large pot stall.
These two don't come out easily.
Lin Xi pointed to the other villagers carrying duck eggs at the end of the road, "Mom, we're collecting duck eggs!"
"Duck eggs? What do you need duck eggs for?"
Lin Xi slapped her forehead, realizing she had forgotten to tell the old house about their preserved egg business. "Look at me, I forgot to mention it."
Mother, we're making preserved eggs from duck eggs. The ducks in the village were raised late and haven't laid eggs yet.
Just then, Village Chief Tao came by, and I mentioned it. He said he would send someone back to their village to inform the villagers to come and sell duck eggs.
"I see."
Jiang Shuzhi nodded. Although she didn't know what preserved eggs were, she was sure that the ones her eldest son made would be pretty good!
She quickly put down the pot and ladle in her hand and ran over, saying, "Then I have to keep an eye on things for you so you don't buy bad ones."
As they were talking, the villagers carrying duck eggs arrived at the village entrance.
Three chicken eggs cost two coins. Although duck eggs taste coarser than chicken eggs, ducks eat a lot of them, so they are priced the same as chicken eggs, three for two coins.
Jiang Shuzhi checked them one by one and actually managed to pick out about ten rotten duck eggs.
You can't blame the villagers for this. After all, eggs are a relatively precious commodity, and families are reluctant to eat them. They save them up, and over time, they spoil.
When Village Chief Tao came out, he saw the "bad guys" who had been chosen and glared at the embarrassed villagers.
He pulled them aside and scolded them in a low voice, "These are the things the master wants, how dare you pass off inferior goods as superior ones?"
The villagers lowered their heads meekly and stammered an explanation: "Village chief, we are really sorry."
You have someone go back to the village and inform the villagers to come to Wangyue Village to sell duck eggs.
"Look, everyone in the village brought their eggs. The clan chief picked out the duck eggs from the village to sell, and we didn't check them carefully..."
Village Chief Tao was so angry that he puffed out his beard and glared at them, poking their heads with his finger.
Disappointed and frustrated: "You blockheads! You usually seem so clever, how come you make such a fuss at crucial moments?"
The most important thing in doing business is integrity. Our village's duck eggs will continue to rely on long-term cooperation with the owner of Wangyue Village.
"By doing this, you're ruining your reputation!"
A villager cautiously raised his head, his face contorted in a pained expression: "Village chief, we know we were wrong. Next time, next time we will definitely check carefully."
Village Chief Tao glared at them, his beard bristling, and quickly walked over to Gao Mengli and Lin Xi. "Master, I'm so sorry, I've let you down..."
Gao Mengli waved her hand, a smile playing on her lips: "Village Chief Tao, you can't entirely blame the villagers for this. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes."
Lin Xi nodded in agreement, "Yes, but doing business is like being a person; you have to be honest and straightforward."
If it can be changed, it can be used; if not, replace the person.
In another two weeks, the ducks in the village also started laying eggs.
This thing can either use you or destroy you; it's that simple.
Village Chief Tao understood immediately that the two were not going to hold it against him, and the tense expression on his face eased considerably.
He immediately patted his chest and assured everyone, "Don't worry, boss, I'll definitely talk to everyone about this when I get back, and I guarantee that we'll maintain high quality standards from now on."
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi nodded and quickly asked the chubby girl and the others to help carry the duck eggs back.
After the two men left, the village chief glared at his fellow villagers, put his hands behind his back, and turned back to his pottery village with a face full of anger.
He wants to go back and give the villagers a talking-to; they're doing nothing right every day.
Back in Tutao Village, Village Chief Tao stood in the center of the village, hands on his hips, and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Listen up, everyone! Today's incident has brought shame to Wangyue Village!"
You guys are so short-sighted! You almost cut off our village's livelihood for a few pennies!
The villagers poked their heads out of their homes, their faces showing a hint of fear.
An old man walked out shakily: "Village chief, what happened? Did the duck eggs not sell?"
Village Chief Tao stomped his feet in anger: "Hmph! It's been sold, but do you know what? The owner found more than ten bad guys! Where am I supposed to put my old face now?"
"Does our village still want to do business with Wangyue Village in the future?"
At this moment, a young man muttered under his breath, "They're just a few bad guys, why are you making such a fuss?"
Upon hearing this, the village chief smirked and said, "You, come out here!"
The young man shrank back and walked out of the crowd with a reluctant expression.
He was still muttering to himself, "Village chief, I was just saying..."
Village Chief Tao walked up to him, circled him, and looked him up and down.
He waved to the group of people who had gone to sell duck eggs earlier, and said, "Hold him down and give him ten lashes according to village law."
The young man panicked and struggled to speak, crying out, "Village chief, I was wrong! Please forgive me this time! I'll never dare to say anything out of line again!"
The village chief glared back and said, "Nonsense? I don't think you're talking nonsense."
Since you can say something like that, then you were definitely the one who put those ten or so bad eggs there.
He is old, not dead.
What kind of tricks can you play on him?
Upon hearing this, the young man turned pale with fright, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
He shook his head vehemently, protesting, "Village chief, I really didn't do that! I just had a loose tongue and said a few dirty words. You can't wrong me!"
Village Chief Tao sneered: "Hmph, it doesn't matter whether it's you or not. Now, I'll kill you, this 'chicken,' in front of everyone."
Whether it's true or not doesn't matter anymore; no one can stop him from making an example of someone today.
Since they dared to come at us, let's make the most of them.