Chapter 525: The Business is in Bad Shape
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With Qiao Yindi present, Xiaomai and Qiao acted professionally and courteously. They only discussed the events of the day, without veering off topic.
On their return to the village, Xiaomai hitched a ride home on Tong's ox cart. He assured her, "Miss, rest easy. If given the opportunity, my family will certainly clear things up with the villagers. We will not tarnish your reputation."
"I appreciate the effort, Brother Tong." Xiaomai responded with a distant smile.
Xiaomai nodded at her, then drove his ox cart home.
Once home, dinner had just been prepared.
At the dinner table, Tong Tiehu mentioned the matter.
"It's no big deal. If the villagers won't buy, we can sell our goods in town." Xiaomai replied.
The matter of reputation seemed to fade when compared to the hunger for wealth.
At least his family felt this way.
After dinner, Tiehu went to his room, troubled by the situation, "It's my fault."