stingy landlady

Chapter 264 Men Also Get Jealous

Du Huaichuan still felt uneasy; he didn't know how much sour food he'd eaten to have such acid reflux. He was furious just looking at Young Master Zheng. Everything about him, from his words to his actions, was irritating!

Gui Hong had experienced a broken engagement, so she wouldn't say she was heartbroken. However, she no longer had any hope for marriage. She now had friends and her own career. She was enjoying her life on her own.

Gui Hong knew that Gui Zhi was building a farmers' market, and Gui Xiang, who sold vegetables, would definitely support her wholeheartedly, ordering at least a shop and a counter. Perhaps that wouldn't be enough. Gui Hong also booked a shop early on; whether she made a profit or a loss, having more property provided more security.

Guihong is happy to help her sisters. She has both confidantes to confide in and sisters to share their hearts with! Guihong feels that her life is now happy and wonderful!

That day, Guihong and Young Master Zheng were chatting about their first visit to Guizhi's house to pick early cucumbers and green beans. Young Master Zheng laughed heartily:

"Guihong! I picked the first ripe tomato from your family! Your sister said she's been looking for it every day but never saw it! Aren't I amazing! Hahaha!"

"Amazing! Nobody's as amazing as you! So many of us went into the vegetable garden, but you were the only one who saw that tomato!"

Gui Hong praised.

Du Huaichuan came in from outside, and his jealousy had been stirred up again.

"Hmph! What's so great about him? Is Young Master Zheng good at killing enemies? Then I'd like to ask you, Young Master Zheng, which branch of the military do you belong to, and which general do you serve under?"

And how many enemies did they kill, or what merits did they achieve?

Young Master Zheng blushed instantly, and Gui Hong hurriedly explained:

"Young Master Du! We were just chatting about childhood memories, you must have misheard!"

Du Huaichuan glared at Gui Hong:

"I was speaking with Young Master Zheng about the battlefield and whether or not one can achieve merit. You're a girl, so if you don't understand, don't interrupt!"

Young Master Zheng frowned and said to Du Huaichuan:

"Please forgive me, Young Master Du! I am a scholar who has just passed the county-level examination and am preparing to go to the capital for the next imperial examination! I know nothing about the battlefield. I wonder what advice you may have for me?"

Du Huaichuan said:

"Young Master Zheng, since you're preparing to go to the capital for the imperial examinations, why don't you set off earlier? Why are you always hanging around with Gui Hong, spouting nonsense?"

Young Master Zheng felt that this person had taken some kind of toxic medicine, making it difficult for him to continue.

“Young Master Du! Gui Hong and I are old acquaintances. Reminiscing about the past shouldn't bother you, right? Perhaps, Young Master Du…”

Young Master Zheng deliberately dragged out the tone:

"oppressive rule?"

Young Master Du's ears turned red, and he glanced at Gui Hong.

"Young Master Zheng, please be careful with your words! I... I didn't say anything!"

Gui Hong looked at this, then at that. She chuckled softly.

"Hey, gentlemen! Guests are welcome! But you two come here like roosters fighting, you start fighting as soon as you see each other!"

Young Master Du and Young Master Zheng looked at each other, then both looked at Gui Hong. Young Master Zheng pointed at Gui Hong with his finger:

"Guihong! You little brat! Comparing the two of us to roosters is impolite!"

Du Huaichuan's face darkened.

"Wang Guihong! You've got some nerve! If I'm the rooster, then you're the hen!"

Gui Hong smiled and smoothed things over:

"Fine! I only said one thing, and you two, instead of fighting, you both started attacking me! Actually, meeting each other is fate, and I'm just a little freer now!"

After I get married, I probably won't have the chance to sit here and chat with you all anymore. Just thinking about spending all day in that back courtyard, like a frog in a well, ugh! It's incredibly boring!

"Then you don't have to stay in the inner quarters! You can continue living your life as you are now!"

Du Huaichuan blurted out. Young Master Zheng, while thinking, said:

"Easier said than done! If Guihong wants to continue living such a comfortable life after getting married, she first needs to choose the right in-laws!"

This woman has parents-in-law, so she'll definitely have to pay her respects and serve them. If her parents-in-law refuse, and her husband doesn't support her, she'll most likely be confined to the inner quarters of the house.

Du Huaichuan asked:

"If your in-laws don't live together, will you be free? Guihong! As long as your future husband agrees to let you continue as the manager, then you'll be pretty much the same as you are now!"

"Starting to be sentimental now? Isn't that just worrying unnecessarily?"

Young Master Zheng then said:

“Young Master Du! Gui Hong is not worrying unnecessarily! There is no such rule anywhere as separating the family right after entering the household! Look at those officials, or even the military you are familiar with, which one brings their wife to take up their post right after getting married?”

Don't they all leave their wives at home to serve their parents-in-law while they go to their posts alone or with their concubines? It's even more so in your army; from generals to soldiers, who brings their wife with them?

No, no, that's not right! Gui Hong's wish is indeed a bit difficult!

Gui Hong thought for a moment and said:

"Then I won't get married! Why do we have to get married? Or I'll find a poor family where the wife has to go out and do housework."

I can't accept it!

Du Huaichuan said with a smile:

"Guihong! If we choose someone who has already been separated from the family, they won't have to serve their parents-in-law or take care of their younger siblings. Wouldn't that be a carefree life?"

Young Master Zheng said:

"Those who are abandoned by their families are mostly people with many bad habits. If someone is excellent in every aspect, I think no family would be willing to give them up!"

Du Huaichuan didn't respond, but frowned.

Gui Hong spoke:

"Alright, alright! I know you two mean well! But neither of you can help me with my marriage. Let's not talk about this nonsense anymore!"

Gui Hong then shouted loudly:

"Swallow! Magpie! Hurry up and bring the food up, let's eat! We'll talk about other things after we eat!"

Du Huaichuan then exaggeratedly added:

"Alright, alright! Let's eat! I've been busy at the farmers' market all day, I'm starving!"

Young Master Zheng watched as Du Huaichuan pretended to be hungry.

"What? Guizhi didn't feed you? That shouldn't be the case. Guizhi is always generous."

"Guizhi, where are you not being fed? Don't talk nonsense! If Guizhi hears this, it will sound like I'm talking badly about her behind her back."

"Who's been talking badly about me behind my back? Hmm? Was it Young Master Du or Young Master Zheng?"

Guizhi's voice followed.

Upon hearing Guizhi's voice, Du Huaichuan immediately stood up.

"Guizhi! Miss Dong! No one has spoken ill of you! If anyone dares to say anything bad about our Miss Dong, I, Du Huaichuan, will be the first to disagree!"

Young Master Zheng also stood up, cupped his hands, and bowed to Guizhi.

"Hey! Guizhi's back! Are you hungry? Your second sister just had someone set out a meal!"

Upon hearing Young Master Zheng's words, which acted as if he were the master of the house, and even urging Guizhi to eat, Du Huaichuan was furious again.

"Gui Hong and Gui Zhi are sisters, why are you pretending to be kind to them!"

Guizhi found it amusing, and Guihong shook her head at Guizhi, saying:

"Those two are always fighting whenever they see each other! Third Sister! Come and sit down, we were just about to eat!"

"Second sister! Good news from home! Eldest sister is getting married!"