Chapter 191 Going to the County to Hire Someone
"Boss, I just heard the Cheng family's doorman chatting a little. I didn't ask specifically. You know, I don't have much friendship with the Xu Jin family. I have no interest in Xu Zaohua's affairs. I didn't delay my work of delivering cakes because of this."
When Qin Qingyou heard that Tong Huaqiong wanted to know the gossip he had heard about the Zheng family's housekeeper and Xu Zaohua, Qin Qingyou thought that Tong Huaqiong suspected that he was not working hard and was busy gossiping at the Cheng family, so he started to defend himself.
Tong Huaqiong said speechlessly: "I don't blame you for chatting with others. As long as you don't delay your work, I don't care who you gossip about. Tell me what you know about Xu Zaohua and Zheng's housekeeper. I have business to attend to."
Aunt Qin was looking at her son with dissatisfaction, urging him to fart quickly.
Qin Qingyou carefully recalled the information revealed by the Cheng family's doorman and told it to Tong Huaqiong in detail.
"...There is something we can't say, after all, it involves Zaohua's innocence." Qin Qingyou lowered his voice.
Zhao was very perceptive and knew from the situation that Qin Qingyou did not want anyone else to hear what he said except Tong Huaqiong, the boss, so Zhao found an excuse to take Aunt Qin away.
"What innocence?"
Tong Huaqiong expressed approval of Qin Qingyou's approach.
"It is said that Butler He caught Zaohua and the servant in the back garden... Zaohua was afraid that Butler He would talk nonsense, so when she was diagnosed with pregnancy, she designed a plan for Butler He to watch her take a bath and drove him out." Qin Qingyou said.
Tong Huaqiong basically guessed what was said as soon as the words started coming out.
Tong Huaqiong had seen Master Zheng, who was lying on a chair like a pile of meat. With such a sick body, Tong Huaqiong doubted that he could make Zaohua pregnant.
But she also didn't think it was despicable for Xu Zaohua to get pregnant with a servant in order to maintain her position as the eldest lady of the Zheng family. If it were her, she might have done something even more ruthless than Xu Zaohua.
As a pure ancient man, Butler He discovered Xu Zaohua's scandal, and it was understandable that Xu Zaohua was afraid that he would expose it and plot against him.
However, Tong Huaqiong asked curiously, "How did the Cheng family's doorman know so much about Zaohua's matter?"
Qin Qingyou said, "The Cheng family is Madam Zheng's maternal grandfather's family. They are relatives of one another. The aunt of the maid in Xu Zaohua's room who used to serve Master Zheng married the Cheng family's doorman. The maid was also driven out by Zaohua, so the Cheng family's doorman knew about it."
"I don't know if the two elders of the Zheng family are confused or what, they actually believed what Xu Zaohua said."
Tong Huaqiong was not surprised at all. Mr. Zheng had been hoping that the eldest son of the Zheng family could have a child. As long as there was no proof that Xu Zaohua had borrowed sperm, the two elders of the Zheng family would stand by her side.
In addition, Xu Zaohua's fighting ability is also strong, and she can make Zheng Juren stand on her side with her own abilities.
The fact that even Butler He could be driven away speaks volumes.
Peeping at the mistress of the house taking a bath is a very serious crime.
It is estimated that no one in the entire Pingchuan County dares to employ Butler He.
It just so happens that Tong Huaqiong can take advantage of the opportunity.
Thinking of this, Tong Huaqiong patted Qin Qingyou's shoulder happily and told him that when he went out to deliver snacks in the future, he should be more friendly. As long as he didn't delay delivering the snacks and chatting with people casually, he might find some information that Tong Huaqiong was interested in.
Qin Qingyou felt relieved after hearing this.
It turned out that the shopkeeper would not punish him for chatting with others outside.
Early the next morning, Tong Huaqiong ordered Gu Dashu to drive a donkey cart to take her to Pingchuan County.
She wants to invite He Chao in person.
Tong Huaqiong brought Maner along as well.
The reason why Man'er was brought along was mainly because in Tong Dajiao's previous life, Man'er and Butler He had a deep bond.
Butler He is loyal to Maner.
She felt that since they had a bond in their previous life and were old acquaintances in this life, it would definitely be more effective than for her to directly invite Butler He to take charge of the shop.
After arriving in Pingchuan County, he first went to Dayushu Street to find Master Tan, a pig butcher. From Master Tan, he learned that Butler He lived on Zishi Street.
"Sister Tong, have you heard the rumors about Lao He? I guarantee that they are all false. How could a proper and polite person like Lao He watch the eldest young lady take a bath? The Zheng family must have finished with him and are looking for an excuse to get rid of him."
Master Tan learned that Tong Huaqiong wanted He Chao to be the manager of her place. He was afraid that Tong Huaqiong would hear the rumor that He Chao was kicked out of the Zheng family, so he spoke up for He Chao.
Tong Huaqiong said: "Brother Tan, I know the destructive power of rumors, and I also know that rumors are not credible."
Master Tan felt that as a widow, Tong Huaqiong must have suffered a lot from rumors, and he admired her even more. He decided to be more decisive when he was going to butcher the pig for Tong Huaqiong next time.
Master Tan sighed again, "After all, it is you, Shopkeeper Tong, who is sensible. Old He is having a hard time now. He left the Zheng family with nothing, and his wife is sick. He was slandered by the Zheng family like that. Who in Pingchuan County would dare to employ him?"
It was precisely because He Chao could not find a job in Pingchuan County that Tong Huaqiong was confident that she could persuade him to go to Yanguan Town to be the shopkeeper.
Tong Huaqiong said goodbye to Master Tan and took Maner and Gu Dashu to Zi Shi Street.
After asking around, I found out where He Chao's home was.
Gu Dashu went to knock on the door, and He Chao was very surprised to see Tong Huaqiong.
"Butler He, long time no see."
Tong Huaqiong greeted in a familiar manner and walked into the door without He Chao greeting her.
I originally thought that as He Chao's respectable butler, Mr. Zheng's accommodation should be very good.
But his residence was a large compound.
Tong Huaqiong looked around and saw that there were only four or five families living in the entire compound.
He Chao was completely confused by Tong Huaqiong's visit.
To be honest, he didn't have a good impression of Tong Huaqiong.
At first, it was the widow who sold her granddaughter for her son, and later, Tong Huaqiong's violent behavior left him with a deep shadow. If it weren't for the smile on Tong Huaqiong's face, he would have thought that Tong Huaqiong was taking advantage of his misfortune.
"Master Tan told me that you live here. Where is your home?" Tong Huaqiong asked as he stepped into the gate of the yard.
When He Chao heard Tong Huaqiong mention Master Tan, his heart moved slightly and he looked at Tong Huaqiong seriously.
This widow is completely different from when I first met her in spring. She looks like she has been reborn.
It’s not her looks, Widow Tong has always been that pretty widow.
Rather, it was his demeanor that revealed an indescribable sense of freedom.
He Chao calmly led Tong Huaqiong to a room near the inner room.
The room was stuffy and dark with the windows closed.
"Who is it?" A weak female voice came from the room.
"It's a guest." He Chao said.
Tong Huaqiong thought of what Master Tan said about He Chao's wife being ill, and thought that the weak voice in the room must be from He Chao's wife.
"Excuse me, what brings you to my house?" He Chao's face no longer had the former spirit, and even his voice became cautious when facing Tong Huaqiong.
Could it be that he was thanking him for introducing Master Tan to pig slaughtering?
That's not necessary.
He really couldn't understand why a country widow would come to his door.
Their only identity now is Xu Zaohua's enemy. This is what he heard when Xu Zaohua scolded Tong Guafu.
"Butler He, please don't be busy."
Tong Huaqiong stopped He Chao from making tea.
"Let's be frank. I came here to ask you to be the manager of my shop."