[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-584":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},537899,790,"Chapter 584 - 584 586 Here to Steal the Design","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-584",584,"\u003Cp>Chapter 584: Chapter 586: Here to Steal the Design Chapter 584: Chapter 586: Here to Steal the Design Bai Ruozhu glanced at the old lady and said, “Grandma, you’ve only been here a few days, what could you have possibly heard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the old lady’s enquiries, Bai Ruozhu turned to leave, returning to her room to check on the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady, increasingly anxious, turned to Bai Yihong and demanded, “What unrest are you talking about, explain clearly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yihong, evasive, replied, “Mother, I don’t know either, asking me isn’t going to help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of laughter bubbled up within Lin Ping’er, though her face remained stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s nothing wrong, Mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just enjoy your time here, eat well and relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no need to worry right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady pressed further, but got no more answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried asking Bai Zehao, but even he didn’t know anything helpful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, she returned to her room to brood over various suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu handed over her child, Dengdeng, to her mother, then beckoned Fang Guizhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They swiftly made their way out of the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon stepping outside, Fang Guizhi stretched extensively, saying, “I was stuck inside for so long, I felt like I was starting to mold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu laughed, “Let’s go to the store first, and then I’ll take you to the market to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, they boarded Wa San’s carriage, which headed towards Hua Xiangrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What good food can there be at the market, surely none as good as your home cooking?” Fang Guizhi said, beaming, and latched onto Bai Ruozhu’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu rolled her eyes at her, “Haven’t you heard the saying ‘there’s always someone better out there’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t underestimate the hardworking folks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, then I’ll give it a good try later.” Fang Guizhi responded cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two arrived at the shop; Fu Sa greeted them, “When did you two find the time to come by?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruozhu, you shouldn’t run around while still recovering.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I met a skilled person today who helped me a lot with my injury.” Bai Ruozhu’s thoughts ventured back to their spat with Jiang Yichun at the Hot Spring Mansion as she mentioned Elder Shougu, causing her some distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unwilling to let her family see her pain, she quickly hid her feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu surveyed Hua Xiangrong’s recent business, it wasn’t too bad, though not as extreme as when she brought a large group of people last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their allocation of orders seemed manageable, so it was all for the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few words with Fusa, they spotted a customer and Bai Ruozhu stepped aside, allowing Fusa to serve the customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An embellished, middle-aged woman entered the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was flanked by two well-dressed maids looking comparable to young misses from minor families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu and Fang Guizhi, dressed modestly to avoid upsetting the old lady, escaped the woman’s notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A maid glancing at them evinced a hint of disdain, to which Bai Ruozhu and Fang Guizhi exchanged looks and curled their lips in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have any trendy products recently?” the wealthy woman asked Fusa after a quick glimpse around the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The latest models are all cataloged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam, please take a look first and see if there’s anything you like.” Fusa handed the wealthy woman a catalog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman flicked through the pages slowly, and Bai Ruozhu began to sense something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A discerning customer would usually browse quickly, only lingering on favorite items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this woman looked very carefully at each page, as if…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was memorizing all the styles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing innovative here, don’t you have any other designs?” the wealthy woman asked hesitantly after a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusa nervously replied, “May I ask if Madam has a preference for anything in particular?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doesn’t matter what type of product, as long as I like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think I can’t afford it?” The wealthy woman archly raised her eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, no, not at all,” Fusa hurriedly answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are our styles currently, but if you leave your address, we can notify you of any new designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wealthy woman’s eyes flitted about, “No need to trouble yourselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll return in three days.” She walked away with her maids without buying or ordering anything whatsoever, acting as if nothing in the store had satisfied her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusa turned to Bai Ruozhu with a wry smile after the woman had left, “That madam was quite picky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu sighed in exasperation, “Fusa, you need to work on reading people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” A puzzled Fusa wondered if she had said something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That lady wasn’t picky, she didn’t come here to buy anything,” Bai Ruozhu clarified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi was surprised too, “Really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t notice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu tapped Fang Guizhi on the head, saying “You and Fusa should both be more observant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu flipped through the catalog, “Fusa, have you noticed how other customers look at the catalog?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more discerning they are, the faster they flip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most styles are not to their liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will only pause when they see something they like or could potentially like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusa looked enlightened and exclaimed, “Oh, right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman from earlier looked carefully at every page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she trying to steal our designs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu showed a satisfied look, at least Fusa understood quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what do we do now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, we can’t just let anyone look at the catalog!” Fusa suggested in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu shook her head, “That’s not the solution, it’d offend the customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of thing can’t be avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All we can do is focus on maintaining our quality, even if they do steal the designs, they can’t copy our needlework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can only make a facade, and without our quality, they won’t be able to sell at our prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will not affect us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But do we let them off this easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They copy everything, even the name of the shop, and now they’re stealing our new styles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What nonsense!” Fusa cursed, “That woman must have been sent by Yun Xiaorong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu smiled, she was not angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s always competition when there’s a market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many big brands in her past life had knockoffs, but that didn’t mean the knockoffs could replace the real ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, I have my ways,” Bai Ruozhu said with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusa inferred from Bai Ruozhu’s nonchalant demeanor that she already had a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was extremely curious, but before she could ask, Bai Ruozhu said, “Guizhi, let’s go check out the imitation shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s only polite to return the favor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Guizhi’s eyes lit up at the idea of the visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled up her sleeves immediately, but due to the thickness of the undercoat, she was struggling to get it above her elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu, seeing her antics, couldn’t help laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re just going for a visit, not to cause a scene.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Book Friends Ningbitan, – Private Desire, Unforgettable, Happy Waiting, “if…”, Unforgettable, Melting Summer, Ice Point, Bright Moon and Sky, Book Friend 21272164, Maybe • See you again (Trying a new phrase today) for your generous rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the rewards every day always makes Mouka very happy~\u003C\u002Fp>",1206,"2026-05-30T14:09:09.448Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","2c512718e0da0d9a745114cd6da2a78146d500d9b07d18f48b2b394b165e5b9e","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-585","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-583",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]