Wine-scented Beauty

Chapter 73: Escalation of Conflict

"You... really have no objections?" Ji Meiqing still couldn't believe it. Looking at his calm expression, she felt like she was dreaming.

She pinched her face; it hurt a little. The pain meant it wasn't a dream. Ji Meiqing nodded with a grin, "I understand. I'll go buy another plot of land another day."

With some spare money at home, Ji Meiqing went to see the Lu family's old house, which was under renovation, and then went to check on the fields in the village before heading to the new village chief's house.

Seeing her approach again, the new village chief's face nearly darkened, but he quickly recovered. Seeing her, he hurriedly smiled and said, "Why are you here again? Is there anything else?"

"I'd like to buy two more plots of land. The price is negotiable." Ji Meiqing didn't dwell on his disdainful expression earlier, but she still felt a little uncomfortable.

After all, it's not pleasant to be disliked. Although I don't aspire to be a heartthrob, I just want to be able to live like an ordinary person.

"Two acres?" He was somewhat surprised. "Which one have you taken a fancy to?"

"Just give me two pieces that are together in the back hills." She readily concealed a silver note from her bosom and handed it to him. "How about it?"

He took it, glanced at it casually, intending to move it away and make a good laugh, but ended up sticking to it.

Ji Meiqing leaned closer smugly, observing his stunned expression, and said to herself, "Consider this money as money for buying land. A thousand taels should be enough to get a very good plot of land. If it's not satisfactory... this thousand taels..."

She quietly snatched the money from his hand. "I'd rather feed this thousand taels to pigs than give it to you."

"Alright, alright." He didn't even blink as he tried to take the silver note. Ji Meiqing handed it to him, watching him greedily stare at it without blinking.

Ji Meiqing smiled and said, "I'm not in a hurry for this land. See when you have time to give it to me, but I can't wait too long."

"Sure, don't worry, I'll pick out a nice place for you in the next few days."

After leaving, Ji Meiqing went back and told Lu Yu what had happened. She had just given away a thousand taels of silver for nothing, and now she didn't have a single penny left. Pretending to be a tycoon really didn't suit her.

"It's alright, we'll figure something out in the meantime."

She still had a long face, "But there's still some time before delivery, and I'm afraid something might happen during this time."

"It's alright, as long as the person is still alive."

"Hmm..." She slumped onto the table, looking distressed. Seeing her like this, Lu Yu couldn't help but reach out to ruffle her hair, but stopped in mid-air and finally withdrew his hand.

Ji Meiqing thought for a moment, then sat up straight: "I've recently found a few more people, which will help us expand our business."

"Looking for someone?" Lu Yu fell silent. "Why do we need to increase manpower?"

"Our current production volume is far from sufficient, so expanding our workforce is a last resort."

She frowned. "I'm thinking of setting up another factory."

"When it comes to doing business, you have to take it one step at a time. You're moving too fast."

Ji Meiqing turned to look at him, "Brother Lu...you..."

"What's wrong."

"Brother Lu, what's wrong? Is there anything you can do about this?"

Lu Yu was taken aback by the question, then turned around. Seeing that he didn't speak, Ji Meiqing sat there for a while longer before saying, "I know Brother Lu's idea is good. Although we're not in a hurry to devour a big fat man in one bite, we are still far from the life I want."

Lu Yu was taken aback, and unconsciously asked, "What kind of life do you want?"

"Eat well and drink well... at least I won't have to worry about what to eat all day." She openly revealed her desire, "I want money, so that I can feel secure."

Lu Yu paused, unsure what to say. Ji Meiqing, on the other hand, continued with her own tasks, looking at her palms.

"I'm going to rest now, you go ahead and do your work."

She stood up abruptly, breaking the silence. Looking at Lu Yu, she hesitated, but ultimately could only leave.

Unable to stay at the Lu family's house any longer, Ji Meiqing went to sit with the Li family for a while. However, it seemed that there was an argument going on inside. The sounds of clanging and banging accompanied the woman's weeping.

Ji Meiqing sensed something was wrong and immediately ran over.

When Li saw her, it was as if she had seen her savior. She rushed over immediately, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Quickly go to the back and save my son. He's being beaten to death."

Ji Meiqing was startled and immediately went over. In the backyard, two people of similar age were wrestling naked. She quickly ran over.

"What are you doing!" she shouted, and seeing that the two were still together, Ji Meiqing ran over.

After much trouble, the two finally separated. She brushed the hair from her mouth and glared at them angrily, "What are you doing!"

Li Ming glared fiercely at the person opposite him, blood still stained the corner of his mouth, but his hand remained pressed against his abdomen.

"Jiaming, are you alright?" Someone suddenly rushed over and bumped Ji Meiqing aside.

Ji Meiqing almost fell to the ground, about to start cursing, but upon seeing it was Qiu Shi, her face immediately turned cold. "What are you doing here?"

Qiu glanced at her and said sadly, "If I hadn't come, my son would probably have died at your hands."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Ji Meiqing stood in front of Li Ming, her gaze piercing. "Are you blind or what? Look at Li Ming. If anything happens to him, you'll be going to jail."

"You, you still want to try to fool me with such a clumsy lie? Let me tell you, I won't fall for it."

"Believe it or not." Ji Meiqing walked over and helped him up, asking in a low voice, "How are you?"

"It's nothing." He waved his hand, but his abdomen still hurt a bit. When he stood up, his lower back felt like it was being torn apart. "Hiss..."

He gasped, and his face paled.

"It's just a fight, why are you acting like this? You really are like your shameless mother!" Qiu stood to the side, mocking and looking at the two of them with a cold eye.

Li Ming was about to explode when he heard this, but Ji Meiqing held him back.

"Don't move." She gave Li Ming a look, then let go of him and walked over.

“They’re nothing like you.” Ji Meiqing looked you up and down. “I never would have guessed you were such people who care about your appearance. But, isn’t your face… all of it is in the wrong place?”

Li, supporting her son, glared fiercely at the mother and son.

"That's enough. Don't think you can bully my daughter and me. If anything happens tomorrow, I'll make you pay the price, even if it kills me."