Chapter 251: Always Looking for a Bargain
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Mrs. Wang didnt quite catch what Li Zhus mother was saying, but she could tell that she was being introduced to Gu Zi.
She responded more casually, saying, Exactly! Without my old ladys help, would your wedding ceremony have gone so smoothly? Its just a piece of fermented cake, whats the harm in giving me a full piece? Really.
Gu Zi couldnt help but sigh inwardly. This woman didnt seem like she belonged to the same family as Aunt Yang at all.
However, Gu Zi was someone who could distinguish very clearly when it came to these matters.
Aunt Yang was Aunt Yang, and Mrs. Wang was Mrs. Wang. Yang Shenszi was the one who helped, and the Lin family had even given her a red envelope as a token of appreciation. They didnt invite her to be the witness for free.
Gu Zi initially thought of giving some fermented cakes to the well-behaved child and out of respect for Aunt Yang. However, Mrs. Wangs entitled attitude made Gu Zi uncomfortable.
If she gave in today, she was afraid that this woman would keep finding opportunities to take advantage in the future.
Gu Zi said to Mrs. Wang, When you mention the old lady, you mean your mother-in-law, Aunt Yang, right? She didnt even ask for anything extra after receiving a red envelope from our family. So, why do you feel entitled?
Everyone is trying a small piece for tasting; why should you be an exception? Gu Zis blunt words caused Mrs. Wangs face to change. The people around remained silent, thinking that Gu Zi was making a reasonable argument. They all tasted a small piece before buying, and Mrs. Wang shouldnt be an exception.
Gu Zi was running a business, not providing relief aid.
Moreover, they had never seen anyone so directly reject Mrs. Wang before. They all felt a sense of relief.
This Mrs. Wang had a history of asking her fellow villagers for vegetables, fruits, and even sausages and cured meat.
She would directly ask for things, and when she first asked, she seemed polite and even gave the impression of being a good person. But if others showed reluctance, she would verbally attack them, making them feel embarrassed not to comply.
The villagers usually gave in to her because she was Aunt Yangs daughter-in-law and had come from afar. They didnt want others to think that their village people were stingy, so they would give her something.
For the sake of harmony, whenever she asked for something, everyone would try to share a bit with her. This made Mrs. Wang feel even more entitled, and she had developed a habit of it over the years.
Each household couldnt give much individually, but by asking multiple households for the same item, Mrs. Wang didnt have to spend her own money to buy it.
She was quite cunning in her calculations, and the villagers had realized this over the years but were helpless.
Now, it seemed like Gu Zis personality was not easy to manipulate, which was perfect for teaching Mrs. Wang a lesson.
Mrs. Wang started using her usual tactic of verbal attacks against Gu Zi.
Youre from the city, but your direct way of speaking makes you seem difficult to get along with.
Listening to her, Gu Zi calmly weighed half a pound of pastries for a customer and said, I adjust my way of speaking based on the person. You came straight up to me and asked for something, and you wont even allow me to refuse? Does that mean, Mrs. Wang, that you only accept straightforward talk?
Mrs. Wang was taken aback. This was the first time someone in the village had
spoken to her like this, and she didnt know how to respond. Furthermore, in a showdown of words, Gu Zi had the upper hand.
Moreover, when it came down to it, Gu Zi was also someone who had come from outside the village and had arrived later than her. If Gu Zi wanted to argue with her, besides using the fact that Gu Zi was from the city, she didnt really know what else to say.
She hesitated for a while before retorting in a cold tone, Fine, no need to say more. If you dont want to give, then dont give. Do you think I cant afford it? Ill take my son Yuan Yuan to the town to buy pastries; they taste much better than yours. It might be a bit more expensive, but Im not someone whos always looking for a bargain
Mrs. Wang finished her sentence, picked up her son Yuan Yuan, and turned to leave.
Gu Zi didnt even look in her direction. She just carried on with her work, knowing what she had to do. Gu Zi had lived for two lifetimes, and such a minor incident was not enough to affect her mood.
Li Zhus mother and Zhang Cuihua, seeing that Gu Zi remained unfazed, were relieved.
Li Zhus mother commented, You really handled her well. Shes skilled at using language to attack people. Since you didnt let it bother you, I feel much more at ease..