Chapter 1270: Pity Their Misfortune, Anger at Their Inaction!

Zao Hua’s eyes, sharp and angry, looked quite unpleasant as she glared at Li Gufen. A few breaths later, she gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, fine, fine..."

With that, she turned on her heel and went to the place where the hot water was kept.

Gu Qiaoqiao had no intention of drinking the water she poured, her voice turning a bit cold, "Go clean up the table so that we can sit down. If we want water, we’ll get it ourselves."

The table was still a mess with dishes and cups everywhere, untouched.

Gu Qiaoqiao wondered if the table would have been left for Sister Li to clean if she hadn’t come in.

It seemed her analysis was correct.

By now, Qin Yize and the others had already come in. Gu Qiaoqiao turned around, smiling at Li Gufen, "Sister Li, you can keep busy."

Li Gufen was cautiously glancing at Zao Hua, making Gu Qiaoqiao feel a bit annoyed yet helpless.

Clearly, Sister Li had lived in such a humble and bullied environment for a long time. At this moment, she still paid attention to Zao Hua’s mood, not realizing that the most important thing was the guests.

Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t help but recall a saying: Pity for her misfortune, anger for her unwillingness to fight back!

If Sister Li were tougher and stood up straighter, how would someone like Zao Hua dare to behave so arrogantly?

Some villains are indulged by good people.

Zao Hua gave Li Gufen a fierce look. Sister Li awkwardly withdrew her gaze, her lips moved but she didn’t say anything and immediately headed into the kitchen.

She seemed to turn around and wipe her eyes before starting to work busily.

It must be said, Sister Li is really a skilled worker.

Holding a large rolling pin, she rolled out noodles swiftly.

Her expression gradually returned to normal. It seemed that only when immersed in work, Sister Li’s emotions stabilized somewhat.

Yet, compared to a few days ago, she was different from the boss lady she once was.

It seemed that Lu Hao’s family saw this noodle shop making money and brought Zao Hua in, probably worried that Sister Li might pocket some money. This family is really shameless.

Such family members might become a burden for Lu Hao in the future.

Thinking of this, Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t help but feel a chill, following the trajectory of history. If she hadn’t had that dream, she would never have recalled this incident from her past life.

So, it’s possible those things will still happen a year later.

Then it’s obvious what Lu Hao’s future will be like.

Even if it doesn’t affect him and he’s still valued, how could he focus on his work wholeheartedly?

Perhaps the hardest thing to endure is other people’s comments and pointing fingers.

Zao Hua angrily went to clean the table. Qin Yize glanced at Gu Qiaoqiao, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he didn’t say anything. At this time, Chu Chengfeng came to the kitchen’s glass window.

These people are smart; what’s unclear about the earlier scene?

Recalling how the boss lady always called herself uneducated that day, it was clear she was being bullied at home using this as an excuse. So Chu Chengfeng raised his voice and said, "Sister Li, have you thought about the suggestion I gave you that day? If you think it’s possible, let’s go to the Imperial Capital to open a beef noodle shop."

Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t expect Chu Chengfeng to say such a thing. She sat down on a bench, glanced up at Zao Hua, and as expected, saw her face first show surprise, then delight...

Zao Hua thought to herself, going to the Imperial Capital to open a shop is a tremendous opportunity, and with these nobles helping...

But why didn’t that wretched woman mention it?

A flash of anger passed through Zao Hua’s eyes. It truly was just like her cousin said: after running a beef noodle shop for a year, she thinks she’s amazing, her tail is up in the sky, really, three days without a beat, and she’s tearing off the roof.

If she doesn’t handle her properly, this woman will grow wings and fly...

Sister Li clearly didn’t expect Chu Chengfeng to remember what he said that day. She thought the young man was just speaking on a whim, not realizing he took it seriously. She put down the rolling pin in her hand, looked at Chu Chengfeng in a daze, unsure of what to say.

Afterward, her gaze involuntarily shifted back to Zao Hua.

It seemed this family had given Zao Hua absolute power; otherwise, Sister Li wouldn’t be so afraid of her.

Gu Qiaoqiao raised an eyebrow and glanced at Chu Chengfeng, crisply saying, "Can’t you see Sister Li is busy? Why don’t you sit down and rest for a bit? It’s not urgent; we can discuss it slowly."

By this time, Zao Hua had cleaned up the table. Although her work couldn’t compare to Li Gufen’s, it was barely acceptable.

The unvarnished table was wiped relatively clean.

Shang Qing and Mu Xinxin, both raised in pampered environments, first frowned at the bench and table, then seeing they were clean, sat down.

Xiao Wen glanced at Gu Qiaoqiao and Chu Chengfeng, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes...

Having experienced much, some things are clear without needing to be said.

Xiao Wen smiled at Zao Hua, "Your name is Zao Hua? It sounds quite nice."

Zao Hua didn’t expect this straightforward and beautiful woman to speak to her proactively, and for a moment, she felt flattered, "My name was given by my second aunt. She said on the day I was born, the date tree in the yard bloomed."

The petals of the Zao Hua flower are small, but they bloom in clusters and look very beautiful from a distance.

What a pity for such a name.

Xiao Wen continued curiously, "From your accent, it sounds like you’re not a local here?"

"You’re quite perceptive, figuring that out. Our family isn’t from here. My second aunt’s son is a company commander in a nearby military camp, and my second aunt’s family moved over."

"Oh." Xiao Wen acted as if she suddenly understood, "So you’re considered locals in this town then. Do you still have land back home?"

"Yes, we let others use it. My cousin gets an allowance, and my second aunt says that in the future, they’ll be city people and enjoy their son’s success."

"So what does your second aunt’s family do?"

"They stay home and enjoy life. You wouldn’t believe how envious people in our village are of her..."

...

Xiao Wen chuckled, "Your cousin is quite impressive, right? Are his allowances significant?"

"I don’t know how much, but it’s said he’s provided for at the Cavalry Camp and doesn’t spend money..."

"Has your cousin married?" Xiao Wen raised an eyebrow.

"Not yet, but even if he does, the money still goes to my second aunt..." Zao Hua said proudly, "In our family, my second aunt calls the shots..."

Qin Yize was silent for a long time before lowering his voice and asking Gu Qiaoqiao beside him, "Qiaoqiao, do you think this person might be Lu Hao?"

Gu Qiaoqiao shifted her gaze slightly, curling her lips, "I can’t guess..."

Qin Yize smiled, lightly tapping Gu Qiaoqiao’s forehead, and said softly, "You little rascal."

Then, in a deep voice, he said, "I hope it’s not Lu Hao."