[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-674":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},538089,790,"Chapter 674 - 674 676 The Cunning Tactics of the Old Fox","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-674",674,"\u003Cp>Chapter 674: Chapter 676: The Cunning Tactics of the Old Fox Chapter 674: Chapter 676: The Cunning Tactics of the Old Fox Jiang Yichun was instantly cheered by her shifting gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adored how she could always say just what he needed to hear, implying that he should not worry about small matters, and only use his influence for great causes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him even more relaxed and pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Bai Ruozhu went alone to the Meng Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, she needed to fill a tooth for the old lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, she had to tell her about her decision to reject the business partnership with the Du Family and Wang Miaoshuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady was delighted to see her and said, “Make me a few delicious treats today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven’t tasted your dim sum for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m afraid I will have to disappoint you today.” She took out a bronze box and said, “I have the materials ready, so I will be filling your tooth today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You shouldn’t eat any dim sum before the procedure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the filling, you need to be careful not to bite on hard food for five or six days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this period, you can eat comfortably again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady was delighted to hear this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though her tooth no longer ached daily due to the medication, the hollow cavity made eating uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes food residue would get stuck in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would even bite it unknowingly, causing pain if the food poked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, I’ll heed your advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can bear with it for a few days, right?” The old lady joyfully replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu washed her hands and started to clean and disinfect the old lady’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tooth-filling process was smooth thanks to the well-maintained tooth root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady didn’t have any discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try and bite down.” Bai Ruozhu placed a small piece of paper between her teeth to observe whether the filling was done appropriately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady followed Ruozhu’s instruction with interest, “Why does it feel a bit sticky?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not very comfortable.” She asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The materials haven’t completely solidified yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, for the next few days, avoid eating anything with this tooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After six days, you can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, try not to eat hard food in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, remember to take good care of your teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brush your teeth, morning and night.” Bai Ruozhu winked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, I’ll remember to do it,” the old lady said with a broad grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu packed up her equipment before saying, “Old Lady, I am going to break away from the Du Family and our partnership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We might end up in court.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady was stunned before sighing, “I initially hoped you could maintain a peaceful business relationship, but it seems it’s not possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have become increasingly insatiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I opened the Hot Spring Beauty Salon, Master Du came to me the very next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threatened me to cooperate with him again, using the name of the City Lord’s wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wants the Du Family to sell my beauty products.” Bai Ruozhu didn’t directly mention that Wang Miaoshuang collaborated with the Du Family or she was the one behind its proposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wants to spare the Meng Residence’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady raised her brows, a cold glint in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Du Family is crossing the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d split with them too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t need to worry about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll talk to the head lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, any small fry can’t swindle others using her name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu got up and gave the old lady a respectful bow, “Thank you, old lady.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then explained the situation between the Ronglang Pastry Shop and Zhou Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady listened, a cold glint flickered in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, this time we won’t give the Zhou family a chance to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me know if you need any help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am too old to aid you directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can go to Nanny Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, old lady.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I don’t teach her a lesson for harming Hong Xiu under my watch, I would’ve lived in vain,” said the old lady darkly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sorting out their affairs, Bai Ruozhu reminded the old lady to be careful before leaving the Meng Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning home, she delegated duties to Cui Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn’t need to present herself in front of others; Cui Fan can take care of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Cui Fan needed help, he could go to the Meng Residence to seek assistance from Nanny Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Fan took Bai Ruozhu’s orders, had a brief conversation with Wang, and then advised them to go to the Public Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He advised them to testify against Zhou Houshang, stating that Zhou Houshang was hiding within the Zhou Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked Officer Lu to send someone to arrest Zhou Houshang and conduct an investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang couple did as instructed by Cui Fan, while Cui Fan covertly planted some evidence in the Zhou Family’s home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a time when everything was going smoothly, a messenger came from the Commerce Association, informing them that the Du family disagreed with the termination of the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to settle the dispute in court and both parties were required to testify at the Public Hall early the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun found it unbearable that Bai Ruozhu had to go through all these troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grumbled, “That ungrateful Du Family deserves some retribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I expose all their dark deeds, they’ll have their hands full.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What dark deeds?” Bai Ruozhu curiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun glanced at her, lowering his voice, “For instance, cutting corners in toothpaste production, substituting high-quality medicinal materials with inferior ones, and selling counterfeit medicine, including fake ginseng and bird nests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What!” Bai Ruozhu was shocked, “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collaborating with them makes me complicit, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sell fake medicines and lower the quality of toothpaste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s utterly unscrupulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren’t they afraid of ruining their own reputation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun put his arm around her shoulder, indicating her to lower her voice before explaining calmly, “I would have warned you if I knew sooner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I started the investigation because you wanted to terminate the deal with them, and I was afraid of possible complications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I originally planned to save the proof for later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t expect to find so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu gently pulled at his hand, “Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t keeping secrets from her; he cared for her and helped her silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt warmth radiating through her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was amazing to have a husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She no longer stood alone in the front line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a man who could shelter her from wind and rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t act hastily on your side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, we are still under Officer Tong’s scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don’t want him to accuse you of abusing your power.” Ever practical, Bai Ruozhu returned to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was determined to suppress the Du family but was more concerned about Jiang Yichun’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yichun considered it and gave up his insistence, “As long as you’re certain, it’s all right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things get out of hand, expose the evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cannot permit anyone to bully you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled, her smile reflected in his shining eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared into each other’s eyes, losing themselves in the moment that they forgot about the servants and guards around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu went alone to the Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her, Kuai Minglang shook his head, “Is the Bai family cursed with bad luck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mere moons, she had been to the Government Office several times.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu bowed to Kuai Minglang, “Officer, there is an old saying – ‘one can still be friends after a failed deal.’ I wish the same with the Du Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope we part on good terms by terminating the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ask for your approval.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly as you said, ‘one can still be friends after a failed deal.’ Du Songbai, can’t you both make a compromise?” Officer Lu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du moved a step forward, saying, “In response to Officer Lu, it’s not that I’m unwilling to compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terminating the contract is not an issue, but we should follow the punishment stated in the contract.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she signed the contract with Du Zhongshu, they didn’t include any penalty clauses for her if she decided to terminate the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Master Du wouldn’t make flippant comments; what did the old fox do?\u003C\u002Fp>",1443,"2026-05-30T14:09:09.870Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","8c9145464473ec3e0e9af0853e82d38dbc60d96f207d316744cb2f45c4e0bdeb","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-675","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-673",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]