Chapter 25 - 0 Baby is Greedy
Chapter 25: Chapter 025 Baby is Greedy
Chapter 25 -025 Baby is Greedy
“Why don’t I just directly deny that it’s Chang Sheng?” Bai Yihong furrowed his brows and said.
“And what if others ask who was the person?
What were they doing at our house?
How would you answer?” Bai Ruozhu shook her head with an air of helplessness, “In this world, sometimes explaining one thing leads to ten more explanations and in the end, it gets more complicated.
As long as Dear Mr.
Du Zhongshu isn’t implicated, it’s fine.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Ping’er hastily spoke up, “Boss, don’t mess this up.
Do you want the villagers to know that Ruozhu signed a contract with someone?
Would the old mansion leave us alone?”
Hearing this, everyone in the house agreed with Bai Ruozhu’s statement, including Bai Zepei who coldly added, “The fewer issues, the better.
Let the villagers speculate.”
At this point, Bai Yihong shouldn’t say anything.
Seeing his daughter’s determined gaze, he thought maybe listening to his daughter was the right thing to do.
…
Du Zhongshu had already had someone draft the contract; he happily called for his apprentice, Zhou Fu, to prepare the horse carriage.
He wanted to pick up Bai Ruozhu from the Mountain Village, bring her to the Commerce Association in town, and have her sign the contract.
At this time, for civilian business deals, if the contract was supervised by the Commerce Association, if one party backed out, the other party could seek justice through the association, albeit at a commission fee to the association for signing the contract.
Zhou Fu hesitated a bit, spinning his small eyes around, but his feet did not move.
“What are you doing?
Don’t waste time.
Madam Bai is heavily pregnant, the earlier we get things done, the earlier we can send her back home.” Du Zhongshu was unhappy with Zhou Fu’s dilly-dallying and scowled.
Zhou Fu sputtered, “Master, why don’t I go pick up Madam Bai myself, and you avoid the back and forth.”
Du Zhongshu looked at Zhou Fu, “Oh, you are managing me now?”
Zhou Fu exclaimed nervously, “No, no, not at all.
It’s just that last time when I went to the back mountain village, I heard some rumors which could affect your reputation.”
Du Zhongshu seemed interested, “What rumors, tell me.”
“It’s just that people from the Back Mountain Village are saying that Madam Bai’s husband had married into their family and had unexpectedly disappeared.
His whereabouts are currently unknown.
However, there are claims that Madam Bai got pregnant without ever having paid respects at the wedding hall,” Zhou Fu, who happened to have sharp ears, shared all the idle gossip he had overheard at the Back Mountain Village.
“Rubbish, her husband is missing, yet she is pregnant and has to provide for her family, she is already an admirable woman.
Who would spread such nonsense?
Besides, I’m a businessman; as long as there are profits in the collaboration, it’s fine.
I don’t care about people’s personal matters,” Du Zhongshu retorted with a glint in his eye.
“Master, it’s not what I meant.
It’s just that her situation is complicated.
You picking her up can stir rumors, especially considering how people can be scared of talk.
If you don’t care, can’t you also consider that she doesn’t need to be the subject of gossip?” Zhou Fu changed perspective and began advising.
Thinking about it, Du Zhongshu realized Zhou Fu was right and nodded, “You do make sense.
Then you should go pick her up in town and we can meet at the entrance of the Commerce Association.
Don’t drive too fast on the way, be respectful to Madam Bai, understand?”
Zhou Fu nodded hurriedly.
He dared not offend the woman who was signing a contract that guaranteed him a 30 percent bonus.
So, when Bai Ruozhu saw the horse carriage stop in front of their house, only Zhou Fu and the coachman sat at the front.
He bowed to Bai Ruozhu, “Madam Bai, my master sent me to pick you up so that we can sign the contract at the Commerce Association.”
Bai Ruozhu nodded, “Thank you for your efforts.”
The Bai family had previously agreed that they would definitely not let Bai Ruozhu go alone.
Initially, Lin Ping’er was supposed to accompany Bai Ruozhu, but given that they were using someone else’s carriage, having too many people accompany her wouldn’t look good.
As a result, they decided to simply let Bai Zehao, the eldest brother, go along.
In case something happened, he would be able to protect his sister.
Bai Ruozhu and Bai Zehao got into the carriage, Zhou Fu signaled to the coachman to start moving, and the carriage started rocking forward.
Although it was much faster than an ox cart, Bai Ruozhu felt uncomfortable.
She had never gotten car sick in her previous life.
Could it be that this carriage really was too shaky?
“Little brother, stop!” Bai Ruozhu called out and lifted the curtain to vomit.
Zhou Fu was startled and quickly commanded the coachman to slow down, worried that he had forgotten his master’s instructions.
After all, Madam Bai was pregnant and the carriage should move slower.
“Are you okay, little sister?” Bai Zehao saw Bai Ruozhu’s face turn pale and couldn’t help but feel concerned.
He reached into his pocket, picked out a small piece of maltose from an oil paper package, and gave it to Bai Ruozhu.
Bai Ruozhu held the piece of candy in her mouth, feeling a bit better, and leaned back into the carriage.
“Madam Bai, it’s my fault for being inconsiderate, I will tell the coachman to drive slower,” Zhou Fu apologized cautiously.
“Okay, thank you, little brother.” Bai Ruozhu’s voice was so faint that no one could tell what she was feeling, but she seemed weak.
Zhou Fu couldn’t tell what Bai Ruozhu was thinking and felt a pang of worry in his heart.
In reality, Bai Ruozhu didn’t blame anyone.
Given her pregnancy, she was admittedly feeling delicate and there was no reason to blame Zhou Fu and the coachman over a small matter like this.
But as she stared at the candy in her hand, she couldn’t help but smile at her elder brother.
Her brother had clandestinely bought candies to keep with him.
How thoughtful.
Countryside families seldom bought white sugar, and treats like candy were usually only purchased during festivals as a treat for children.
But Bai Zehao was willing to spend his pocket money to get candy for his sister.
He really doted on her a lot.
“Thank you, big brother.” Bai Ruozhu’s voice was soft, her mouth was full of sweet taste, and her chest was filled with happiness.
The fact that she was reborn in this family seemed like the biggest fortune of her life.
Luckily, Bai Ruozhu didn’t feel nauseous again on the way.
The carriage strode into Anyuan Town, passing the West Market when the smell of wontons suddenly wafted by.
Bai Ruozhu took a whiff and somehow, started to feel a craving.
She swallowed subconsciously, making a grumbling sound.
Bai Zehao, looking at his little sister, immediately understood what she was thinking.
After giving it some thought, he said, “Little brother, could you stop the carriage for a moment?
My sister just vomited and isn’t feeling well, I’d like to buy her a bowl of wontons to line her stomach.”
Bai Ruozhu looked up at her elder brother in surprise.
Her brother was so thoughtful, anyone who married him would be blessed.
“Okay, stopping the carriage now.” The carriage slowed, and Zhou Fu, who was concerned Bai Ruozhu might be angry, seized the chance to curry favor.
“Haha, big brother, you really can read my mind.
How did you know I wanted to eat wontons?” Bai Ruozhu asked in a hushed tone.
Bai Zehao gave her a quick glance, “The sound you made when swallowing was so loud, I couldn’t pretend not to hear it even if I wanted.”
Bai Ruozhu let out a chuckle to mask her embarrassment.
Was it really that loud?
Yes, she was a foodie, but was she really that greedy?
It must be the baby in her belly who wanted to eat, not her!
The baby in her belly kicked unhappily, clearly protesting her thought.
Bai Ruozhu laughed and rubbed her belly, she was indeed having food cravings because of her pregnancy.
It wasn’t her fault but the baby’s, right?