Chapter 449: I Asked Her in Person

449. Chapter 449: I Asked Her in Person

Pear Blossom Snack Stall.

Seeing Ji Xue and her group coming, Qiao Lihua smiled and called them to sit in the rear courtyard parlor.

Seeing that she didn't need to speak herself, Qiao Lihua had people bring over plenty of delicious food, and Tian Cuifen grew increasingly pleased with her.

They ate the food Qiao Lihua had people bring over.

Ji Xue couldn't help but ask: "Sister-in-law, has your older sister been coming here lately?"

Why was she asking about her own older sister?

Although surprised, Qiao Lihua still answered: "My older sister hasn't come to my place for several days; I guess she's been busy with something lately."

She still doesn't know that Qiao Sheng is pregnant?

Although Ji Xue feared Qiao Lihua would suspect her, she still didn't drop the matter, and she said: "Sister-in-law, the reason I asked about your older sister is that I have something I want to ask her."

"Ah, what is it?"

Qiao Lihua asked, a bit curious.

Ji Xue said: "It's like this: Da Shui sells pork, but often can't sell it all. In winter it's okay; he can keep selling the next day, but in hot weather it doesn't work. Taking it home to eat is a waste. I thought your older sister, being smart, might have a way to sell more pork or turn it into something else to sell…"

Upon learning that.

Tian Cuifen immediately said to Ji Xue: "What are you thinking all day? Even Li Da Shui can't manage it, so you expect Qiao Sheng to have a solution?"

Before, she had been just as harsh toward Qiao Sheng.

How could she have the nerve to say that!

Anyway.

She simply couldn't bring herself to say that!

Qiao Lihua was also a bit speechless, but since Ji Xue had spoken up, she couldn't just flatly refuse her.

After thinking, she said: "Little Xue, I don't know how to handle this either. Let's do this: I'll send someone to deliver a sealed letter to my sister, asking if she has any ideas."

A letter?

If Qiao Sheng isn't willing to help and doesn't come to them, what then?

Thinking of that.

Ji Xue immediately said: "Sister-in-law, no need for all that trouble; just take me to see your older sister, and I'll ask her in person."

"Nonsense."

Tian Cuifen did not approve.

Her son is indeed an official now, but he's only a minor official.

If her daughter's actions end up offending Qiao Sheng and Shi Lin…

What would happen to him then?

Qiao Lihua said from the side: "Little Xue, that really isn't appropriate; let me…"

Wait, wait, wait…

She can wait, but can her son wait!

Ji Xue said angrily: "I knew you didn't treat me as a sister; if your own sister had a problem, you certainly wouldn't treat her like this!"

If she doesn't agree, she'll just put a hat on her…

Qiao Lihua didn't indulge Ji Xue.

"You say I don't treat you as a sister, but do you treat me as a sister-in-law? It's said that an elder sister-in-law is like a mother; I've been speaking nicely to you, yet you don't listen and still act fierce toward me. So, is this my fault?"

She never treats her well.

And yet she expects her to treat her well.

"You…"

Ji Xue wanted to scold Qiao Lihua.

Tian Cuifen scolded her: "Little Xue, shut your mouth! Your sister-in-law didn't say anything wrong; if you want her help, do as she says, otherwise get back to me!"

Ji Xue left in a huff.

After she left.

Tian Cuifen apologetically said: "Lihua, I'm really sorry; little Xue is still clueless even now, causing you…"

She hadn't finished speaking.

Qiao Lihua interrupted her: "Mother, you don't need to tell me this; I already know what she's like. But as the elder sister-in-law, I can't just ignore her."

She thought about it all night.

The next day, Qiao Lihua personally went to find Qiao Sheng.

Upon hearing she had come, Qiao Sheng had people bring her inside.