Chapter 409: Ruthless (Part 1)
Chapter 409: Ruthless (Part 1)
Upon hearing Mo Qingze's words, the typically quiet and simple Tang Zhutou was stunned, as if he couldn't believe his ears. He glanced at his daughter, who was showing a happy expression, and then at the person before him who made him feel insignificant. Deep within him, the fatherly love suppressed by poverty and Yu shi suddenly surged to the forefront of his heart. With guilt in his eyes as he looked at his daughter, he nodded and was about to say "okay," but was interrupted by a sharp voice.
"Hold on! That girl was clearly noticed by me first. We even agreed on the price. The Tang family can't change their minds now!" Madam Yu, sensing trouble, quickly spoke up to prevent it. Her eyes, however, were icy as she stared at Mo Qingze, clearly unwilling to give up.
Yu shi's eyes darted around as she forced a smile. "Madam Yu, what are you talking about? If no one else buys her, naturally, the girl will be yours. But now Master Mo also has his eyes on her. He's the only scholar in the village. I can't just send him away, can I?"
She feigned difficulty in her words but was overjoyed inside. She hadn't expected the Mo family to be interested in that wretched girl. With this turn of events, it would be a case of the highest bidder winning, and she could sit back and count the silver. She was about to get rich for real this time. Haha!
Ignoring how pleased Yu shi was, Madam Yu hesitated upon realizing that the person competing with her was a scholar. She carefully assessed Mo Qingze, noting that his attire, while not extravagant, was well-made, indicating he wasn't some poor scholar surrounded by nothing but old books. This made her somewhat wary.
But to lose such a lucrative opportunity when it was within reach was something she couldn't accept. So, she softened her tone and said to Mo Qingze, "Since you are a scholar, why compete with a mere woman like me? If your household lacks a girl, I have several well-trained ones here. How about I let you choose from them instead?"
Mo Qingze shook his head. "I appreciate your kindness, Madam Yu, but I have my eyes set on the Tang family girl. It's because my daughter wants her as a companion, and the girls you've trained, though good, aren't what my daughter desires."
Upon hearing this, the anger Madam Yu had been suppressing surged up again. She spoke with a displeased tone, "So, Scholar Mo, are you determined to snatch her away from me?"
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Mo Qingze seemed not to notice the coldness in her voice and continued in a gentle tone, "Madam Yu, the Tang family and you haven't signed a contract yet, so it's not considered snatching."
Seeing Mo Qingze's impervious demeanor, Madam Yu was furious, unable to hold back. She retorted sarcastically, "Hmph, I didn't expect a scholar like you would stoop so low as to compete with us common folk for a person. If word gets out, it won't sound good for you!"
"As a father, I only wish to fulfill my daughter's wishes. If I must consider the opinions of others even when cherishing my daughter, then what kind of father would I be?"
Mo Qingze smiled calmly and replied evenly. Having lost his parents at a young age and faced many ups and downs in his quest for education, he wouldn't back down over a few words.
Madam Yu choked up, glaring at Mo Qingze without saying a word. While she could confront an ordinary village man head-on, Mo Qingze was a scholar. Even if she had no power, she might be acquainted with powerful figures. Attacking him could only make things worse for her.
However, she couldn't just let go without a fight!
Madam Yu sneered at Mo Qingze, not hiding her suspicion as she said, "Since Scholar Mo insists, I have nothing more to say! However, I truly like that girl. I can't bear to let her go. I'm willing to offer forty-five taels of silver to buy her. If Scholar Mo is willing to offer more than that, the girl will be his!"
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