Chapter 934: One Day
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Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
That was not an unusual occurrence.
Those esteemed ladies and young gentlemen didn’t typically carry a substantial amount of money with them when they went shopping. Instead, they would simply choose whatever they desired, sign the bill, and request the manager to collect the payment from their familys accountant.
However, there was a prerequisite for this arrangement: the family had to be a regular guest or a legitimate n.o.ble family residing in the capital’s vicinity. Moreover, the expenses were considerable, amounting to at least several hundred liang, or even thousands or tens of thousands.
Firstly, Qiao Hongxi was not a frequent patron, and secondly, the Qiao Family lacked recognition. Furthermore, he had requested someone to retrieve 38 liang on his behalf.
How audacious!
West Sixth Street was quite a distance away.
The manager furrowed his brow and spoke with a courteous smile, “I apologize, Young Master, but this is a small business that does not extend credit. Additionally, I am the only staff member present and need to attend to the store, making it impossible for me to collect the payment at your doorstep.
Perhaps you could return at a later time?”
Manager Qiao was already affording Qiao Hongxi some face.
He was providing him with an opportunity to save face.
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan remained silent. However, standing beside each other, their satisfaction was evident, intensifying Qiao Hongxi’s sense of humiliation.
Yet, what other recourse did he have? He was rapidly depleting his funds.
He clenched his teeth and resolved to spend an additional 38 taels of silver to acquire the jade, even if it resulted in reprimands. However, they refused to allow him to make the purchase on credit.
Their condescending att.i.tude was directed at his lack of wealth!
If only he possessed sufficient funds, if the Qiao Family still retained their status, and if they remained the affluent and influential family of yore, the manager would not have dared to treat him in such a manner. The couple would not have dared to ridicule him.
One day, he would revive the Qiao Family and exact revenge on those who had belittled him!
“Alright… then, next time…” Qiao Hongxi feigned composure, but deep inside, he was consumed by embarra.s.sment. His words came out stiffly, and his face burned with humiliation.
He placed the jade back and exited the shop with his head hung low.
He was in no mood to continue shopping, so he made his way home, engulfed in a despondent mood.
However, he was suddenly jostled and fell to the ground. Before he could express his anger, the person who b.u.mped into him scowled. “What’s wrong with you? Can’t you watch where you’re going? How unlucky!”
Then, with a contemptuous spit, she walked away.
Qiao Hongxi angrily picked himself up from the ground. This world was filled with sn.o.bbish, haughty people! He was nothing but a servant from some family, dressed like a scholar! How dare she treat him with such rudeness!
He had neither wealth nor influence. How could he be subjected to such disdain?
Misfortune, misfortune!
Qiao Hongxi cursed silently, regretting that he hadn’t consulted the almanac that day.
Annoyed by Qiao Hongxi, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan decided not to purchase the jade. Although Qiao Xuan didn’t like the item Qiao Hongxi had chosen, he bought a jade rabbit for medicinal purposes.
The manager bid them farewell with a favorable impression. He smiled and saw them off.
As they left the store, they exchanged smiles with each other.
Qiao Xuan, in particular, felt a deep inner joy.
In the original host’s recollection, this Elder Brother had always been as cold as her father. Every time he looked at her, it was as if she were a worthless pile of rubbish.
Even when he witnessed the maids mistreating her, he turned a blind eye..