Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Must You Marry Your Rescuer After Falling Into Water? (Part 5)

Early in the morning, once it was confirmed that Ah Chen wasn’t sick, Lin Daming took her to the butcher shop.

To persuade Ah Chen to visit the butcher shop, Lin Daming spent quite a bit of effort yesterday.

Ah Chen found it amusing in her heart, curious about what her father had to say, she agreed to come after hearing plenty of words.

“That Aunt Li who came to buy meat earlier, what do you think of her?” Lin Daming quietly asked Ah Chen.

Ah Chen answered according to the commissioner’s perspective: “She speaks nicely, looks kind, and is a very enthusiastic person.”

“In fact, her personality is a bit sharp and mean, she’d even scold the daughter-in-law at home for stealing food if the meat shrinks when cooked,” Lin Daming chuckled, “Sometimes she’d badmouth her daughter-in-law outside. Hearing this, do you think she’s a bad person?”

Ah Chen asked, “What do you think, Dad?”

“But last year when there was a big issue at her daughter-in-law’s family, she didn’t hesitate to give her daughter-in-law three taels of silver to take home,” Lin Daming added, “Now, do you think she’s not so bad?”

“But she still scolds her daughter-in-law, the words are very harsh,” Lin Daming supplemented.

“Just now she even asked about you and Scholar Qin, and even praised Scholar Qin a couple of times,” Lin Daming continued, “Do you think she’s being kind or not?”

This time Ah Chen replied, “She probably hasn’t thought much about this, just thinks Scholar Qin looks good and is educated. The praise is sincere. Actually, many people think like this. They don’t delve into issues that don’t concern them since it doesn’t affect them directly. Additionally, her worldview is limited. She just thinks that educated people are good, but doesn’t realize that if Scholar Qin isn’t appreciated by others in his lifetime, that’s about it for him. If not for those two burdens at home, with his looks and Scholar status, quite a few girls from well-to-do families would be interested. For many people, Scholar Qin is really good, but for your daughter, not so much.”

Lin Daming was a bit surprised, relieved much of his worries, it seems this experience made his daughter grow. Indeed, sending her to school was worthwhile.

“That’s right, for many people, marrying Scholar Qin is reaching high, but for our Chenchen, marrying him means hardship.”

More customers arrived, several at once, so Lin Daming said no more.

He attended to the customers, while Ah Chen sat on the side observing.

Seeing him busy, she went to help.

Hearing someone ask Lin Daming to chop bones, she picked up another knife and asked, “Auntie, how do you want the bones chopped?”

“Girl, you can do it too?” the surprised aunt buying bones asked, eyeing her small frame.

Ah Chen smiled, “Watching my dad chop, I’ve learned just by watching.”

Seeing her like that, Lin Daming didn’t stop her, instead said to the aunt buying bones, “If it gets messed up, I’ll give you a little extra next time.”

“Alright, girl, you chop,” the aunt quickly agreed, now hoping Ah Chen would mess up the chopping.

Ah Chen wouldn’t let things go as they wished. With swift movements, she chopped the bones as requested, leaving no room for complaints.

Lin Daming was stunned, then happily watched, truly proud of his daughter Ah Chen, possessing such a talent!

Another reason Lin Daming’s business thrived here is his willingness to help cut meat, fulfilling all reasonable customer requests.

If they are regular customers, he might even throw in some extras.

The crowd increased, Ah Chen not only helped chop bones but also assisted in cutting meat when needed.

Seeing her so skilled, Lin Daming was surprised yet felt it quite natural. After all, she is his daughter, being able to do this is normal, isn’t it?

“Girl, are you planning to take over your dad’s butcher shop? Granny approves, you’re even better at chopping stuffing than your dad,” a white-haired old woman praised, pleased with today’s finely chopped meat stuffing, perfect for someone like her with poor teeth.

Lin Daming chuckled from the side, pleased to hear this.

He also noticed something; when customers specified the amount of meat, his daughter could pretty much cut it to the exact weight. Though his hands were precise from experience, today was only her first day, right? Could his daughter be born to sell pork?

“Uncle Lin,” Shi Wen appeared at the butcher shop, greeting Lin Daming with a smile, “I’m here to buy some meat…” After she finished, she added, “Later, my dad and brother will take the meat to Scholar Ying’s house to apologize. My mom and I will visit my cousin.”

She looked towards Ah Chen’s direction, a bit surprised to see Ah Chen helping out.

Was it because yesterday’s incident upset Uncle Lin, so she was called to help at the butcher shop? She also thought Uncle Lin usually indulged Lin Chen too much.

“Chenchen, are you here too?” Shi Wen asked again, “When are you heading to Scholar Ying and my cousin’s, shall we go together?”

“Your family has only two people, it’s not convenient for one to go separately. How about this, you can hand the things to my dad and brother, and let them take it to Scholar Ying. You can go with me to my cousin’s, how about it? After such an incident, it’s probably difficult for you to face Scholar Ying directly. He’s understanding and should understand.”

Scholar Ying originally rejected Lin Chen, after this incident, he probably doesn’t want to see Lin Chen either.

As for why she isn’t going, it’s naturally to avoid suspicion, aiming to leave a good impression on Scholar Ying. Her dad and brother going represents their family’s respect.

If Lin Chen accepts this proposal, even if Scholar Ying doesn’t want to see Lin Chen, he’d probably compare and think less of the Lin Family’s manners.

While cutting meat, Lin Daming frowned, Shi Wen’s little girl was really thinking too much, still persistent at this point.

If he hadn’t guessed the truth, he might just find something a bit off.

He didn’t interject, as his daughter had grown a bit more sensible, watching how she’d respond.

Ah Chen asked, “Isn’t it disrespectful if we don’t go ourselves?”

“Scholar Ying shouldn’t mind these, right?” Shi Wen said, feeling a bit annoyed by Lin Chen’s response.

“But why is your family going personally, your dad and brother both go, but our family doesn’t send anyone and just go to your cousin’s. If Scholar Ying knew, wouldn’t that highlight our lack of manners?” Ah Chen asked, her voice quite loud.

There were people all around, and more coming to buy meat.

Yesterday’s incident was known by everyone around, as Lin Daming left in haste, naturally attracting attention, and later these people inquired and learned.

Upon hearing Ah Chen’s words, many eyes fell on Shi Wen, making her face hot with embarrassment.

She was about to say something, but Ah Chen spoke again, “Originally, I was the one who schemed against Scholar Ying, so I should go personally to apologize sincerely. Wenwen, your suggestion is too inappropriate. Didn’t your parents teach you this?”

She asked with utmost sincerity, without a hint of sarcasm, anyone would think she was genuinely asking a question without any other intentions.

Shi Wen nearly threw her basket down and ran away.

Is Lin Chen’s brain made of pork? Is it because she sold too much pork and became dumb?

The scheming wasn’t known by so many people initially, now amidst such a crowd, doesn’t she care about reputation?

And asking if her parents taught her… won’t people say she has no upbringing?

If she didn’t know Lin Chen well and saw her sincere face, she’d really think Lin Chen was deliberately trying to embarrass her.

Definitely not.

Lin Chen could loudly proclaim her plotting failure, how could she deliberately embarrass her with so many people around?

Lin Chen is just purely stupid!

“This has nothing to do with my parents, I just thought you wouldn’t want to face Scholar Ying, so I made this suggestion,” Shi Wen repressed her anger, speaking somewhat aggrievedly.

Ah Chen scorned, “Then this suggestion is really horrible.”

“As stupid as advising me to fall into the water for Scholar Ying to save, thinking I could then marry him.”

“I can’t listen to you on everything, what if it fails again?”

Shi Wen was about to go crazy, could they stop yelling about their previously failed plan?

Lin Daming, chopping bones furiously, if he didn’t continue, he feared he’d burst out laughing.

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