[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-430":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Abandoned Woman Busy Farming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},537695,790,"Chapter 430 - 430 430 Do you have any other formulas","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-430",430,"\u003Cp>Chapter 430: Chapter 430 Do you have any other formulas?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 430: Chapter 430 Do you have any other formulas?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was the expression on Bai Zepei’s face when he drank tea or maybe there was prior investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu quietly speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the maid had brought the tea utensils, the “Six Gentleman of the Tea Ceremony”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the tea canister, spoon, strain, scale, tweezers, and needle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Du Family presented quite a respectable set, though not of the highest quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei, undistracted by others, solemnly washed his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then skillfully warmed the tea pot, preheated all the utensils, loaded the tea leaves, rinsed them, steeped them…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu became lost in observation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected her second brother’s tea ceremony skills to be so impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was not proficient in this field, she could still discern some of its subtlety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most striking was the aura of a sophisticated gentleman her brother exuded when he prepared tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauging the surroundings, she noticed others were also completely captivated, even Du Zhongshi revealed a touch of jealousy and unwillingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t long before the tea was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zepei signaled the maid to serve each individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu took a cup herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not understanding much about tea but having a sharp sense of taste, she could distinguish the difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the tea her second brother steeped was more fragrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is indeed skillful tea artistry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are worthy to be Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie’s prized student.” After tasting the tea, the old Master Du savored it for a while and then broke into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Wenyu chimed in, “Father is right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our eyes have truly been opened today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhongshi has always been too proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today he has surely learnt that there are others better than him, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Zhongshi’s face turned red, choked up and unable to respond for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, somewhat unwillingly, he muttered, “What’s so great about doing something that should be done by servants?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nonsense!” old Master Du scolded sternly, “How much do you know about the pursuits of gentlemen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is called elegance, do you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then Ruyue’s tea brewing is also called elegance, isn’t it?” Du Zhongshi continued his senseless argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu asked, “Who is Ruyue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she the one who brewed tea for us the first time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du’s rebuke was swallowed back due to her sudden question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Zhongshi proudly claimed, “Ruyue is my maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She not only excels at tea brewing but also needlework, cooking, and playing the zither.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You wouldn’t understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu laughed upon hearing this, “Oh, turns out she’s a maid who’s proficient in everything.” No wonder Du Zhongshi was so smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his head maid, speaking about her as if she was his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was indeed possible she already belonged to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Wenyu’s face changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sarcasm in Bai Ruozhu’s eyes stung his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared at Du Zhongshi and said, “Ruyue’s tea ceremony skills are mediocre and can still improve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stop bragging here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Du Zhongshi could retort, Bai Ruozhu interjected with a smile, “Yes, if the second young master wishes for Ruyue’s tea ceremony skills to further improve, it might be better for her to specialize in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, it would greatly enhance your reputation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du’s face also changed, and he impatiently said to Du Zhongshi, “You can leave now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t make a fuss here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally intended to give the Bai siblings a chance to show off their skills, never expecting it to instead tarnish the Du’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t blame Bai Ruozhu for her sharp comments, as it was Du Zhongshi’s lack of foresight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, who could he blame for his grandson’s refusal to learn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a real distinguished family, each servant has their specific duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, when a noble lady is sent off for marriage, she may bring several maids—one skilled in cooking, another in embroidery, another in tea ceremony, and another in cosmetology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As per the aristocratic norms, a maid adept in every skill implies that they excel at none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consider this—can a maid receive the same training as a noble lady?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she can, given her primary duty is to serve her master, how much time could she have to practice in a day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she focuses on one or two skills, it’s feasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it is nearly impossible to master all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, she can’t master any one skill to a pinnacle level that will bring prestige to her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Zhongshi overlooked this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He boasted about how capable and versatile his maid was—only for them to lose in tea ceremony to Bai Zepei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t he just slapping his own face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du was in a terrible mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he could not blame Bai Ruozhu as she had been considerate enough not to expose this fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pitied his second grandson who had even failed to comprehend this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhongshi is young and impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please don’t take his words to heart for my sake,” Master Du soon regained his composure and said with a smile to the Bai siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re being too hard on yourself, sir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We won’t take it to heart,” said Bai Zepei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu also chuckled and said, “The second young master is indeed young and vigorous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will easily forget what I heard.” Being young and vigorous was just another way to say naive and immature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would she bear a grudge against an ignorant and naive youngster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Wenyu’s brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how composed he was, he could catch the implicit meaning in Bai Ruozhu’s words, and was unable conceal his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, the younger generation should be vigorous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You two are very good—one excels in academics, the other in medicine production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, youths are to be feared.” The old fox, Master Du, seemed unaffected by the previous incident and continued jovially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are too kind, sir,” Bai Ruozhu politely returned, waiting for the old master to get to the point after such a long delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du stroked his grey beard, a glint of astuteness in his eyes as he turned to Bai Ruozhu, “Indeed, it was pure coincidence that Zhongshu came to know Miss Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the toothpaste business is prospering, and it’s all thanks to you, Miss Bai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Bai Ruozhu responded with a smile, “You are too kind, sir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the Du Family’s operation and business network, our toothpaste would never have achieved such sales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cannot take all the credit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du squinted his eyes while laughing, “Miss Bai is indeed humble and reserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being your business partner is truly a great honor for the Du Family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look, here come the compliments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something’s definitely up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are looking for a long-term partnership and expansion of business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would say no to making more money?” Master Du continued, “Miss Bai, do you perhaps have any other rare formulas?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will personally oversee it to guarantee even better business.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Bai Ruozhu sneered internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she expected, Master Du was insatiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The toothpaste business was not enough to satiate his greed, and he was attempting to obtain more formulas from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she had no choice but to cooperate with Du Zhongshu due to her lack of resources and her family’s financial difficulties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good formulas are extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, if she wants to start another business, why must she cooperate exclusively with the Du Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t she have any business acumen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly, if she needs a business partner, she doesn’t lack better options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those unique formulas are hard to come by, and just thinking about improving the toothpaste formula is challenged enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really don’t have any other options,” feigning helplessness, Bai Ruozhu shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>",1301,"2026-05-30T14:08:51.305Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","62f676fbca9f3fd3f58a19135be311b8fa07a59fa6a0b4f61a9852630343b3e4","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-431","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-429",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]