Isn't It Just a Box of Luozidai?

The ladies looked at Luo Zidai and said, "One tael of gold? Really? That's practically a steal!"

"Auntie, this price you're offering is way too low! Aren't you losing a lot of money?"

"That's right, Auntie. We can't let you lose money."

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said, "I feel happy when you call me aunt. These snail-shell ink beads are all for you; one for each of you."

Soon after she was called "aunt," she received the snail-shaped ink.

The ladies' eyes lit up when they looked at Zhou Wanwan.

The ladies all surrounded Zhou Wanwan, saying, "Auntie, aren't you being incredibly generous?"

You must come visit us often in the future!

"Where in Beijing did you live before? I never knew Hundred Grasses Hall was owned by you."

Zhao Lili said sarcastically from the side:

"Sisters-in-law, haven't you ever seen anything good before? You actually believe what this little girl says?"

Besides, it's just a box of snail-shell ink, how much is that worth?

"Ten taels of gold is nothing to the Zhao Family."

The sisters-in-law looked at Zhao Lili and said sarcastically, "You're always running around outside, you have a job, don't you know how precious a box of snail-shell eyebrow dye is?"

"For us, a box of Luozi Dai (a type of cosmetic) is something we've always wanted."

Zhao Lili was speechless; these sisters-in-law were really too shallow.

The third sister-in-law looked at her and said, "How about this? You pay for this for us?"

Zhao Lili coughed and said, "Sisters-in-law, you're joking. Where would I get the money?"

"You're the manager of the Border Jianghu Alliance, overseeing so many shops. You must have made quite a bit of money over the years, right?"

Zhao Lili said speechlessly, "That's all family money, not mine."

Third Sister-in-law scoffed, "Alright, then stop talking. This aunt was personally recognized by the old man, and no one can change that."

Zhao Lili looked at Old Madam Zhao and said, "Mother."

Old Madam Zhao said calmly, "This matter is settled. There's no room for discussion. Our family will listen to the old man; whatever he says goes."

Zhao Lili stopped talking. In fact, Old Madam Zhao was not Zhao Lili's biological mother.

Old Madam Zhao still quite liked Zhou Wanwan, while Zhao Rui sulked beside her.

Zhao Rui's brothers, standing nearby, looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Grandma..."

Zhou Wanwan looked at the younger generation and said affectionately, "Yes, good girls."

Hahaha...

What should I do if she can't hold back anymore?

The Zhao Family is really interesting.

That old man was a playful old man, obsessed with flowers and plants, and he especially loved to eat them.

This old lady liked all kinds of cosmetics and gold and silver jewelry, which was no different from that of ordinary women.

She also liked to eat it, and the tree people's inquiries revealed that the old couple were indeed good people.

They came from the countryside and started from scratch. When the old man was young, he obtained a strange book. With the help of this book, he learned various kung fu skills, broke into the Earth Ranking, and gradually built his business.

Zhao Rui's face turned ashen as he said:

"You guys actually call me 'Grandma,' how shameless!"

I'd like to see how you handle it when people laugh at you."

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said, "Someone, bring pen, ink, paper, and inkstone."

Then I saw wolf-hair jade brushes, pine-smoke ink, gold-flecked colored paper, carved Duan inkstones, and green jade paperweights being brought out.

There are more than a dozen young masters in the family. Except for the fourth young master, everyone gets a share.

Zhao Rui looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Why do they have them, but I don't?"

Zhou Wanwan said calmly, "Does that even need to be said? Have you ever called me 'Grandma' even once?"

Zhao Rui gritted her teeth in anger and said, "Call me 'Grandma'? You're dreaming! Who cares about these broken pens, ink, paper, and inkstones? It's like I don't have any myself."

The young master beside him said, "This ink, paper, and inkstone are truly extraordinary; they must have been made by the Imperial Household Department, and they're not ordinary items."

The eldest young master knows these things best, and he speaks about them eloquently.

The younger brothers next to them received the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and were delighted with them.

Fourth Young Master Zhao Rui said:

"So what? We don't even have a proper academy here, what's the use of studying?"

"Big brother, you still want to take the imperial examination?"

The young master looked at him and said, "Everyone has their own ambitions. We may not have a good academy right now, but that doesn't mean I can't go to the capital to study."

Zhao Rui curled his lip and said, "Have you forgotten our ancestral teachings? We cannot leave the border. The men of the Zhao Family are to guard the border for generations."

The young master fell silent. Zhou Wanwan, standing beside him, asked, "How is Zhao Xiang's schoolwork?"

Zhao Xiang looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Replying to your question, Grandma, I have been studying with the teacher and my grades are quite good. I always get first place in every exam."

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and asked, "Have you taken any imperial examinations yet?"

Zhao Xiang nodded and said, "I'm currently a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the county-level imperial examination) and I plan to take the provincial-level imperial examination."

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said, "Let me see your article."

Zhao Xiang quickly went back to his room and retrieved one of his articles.

Zhao Rui said, "You actually read other people's articles? That's hilarious, Zhou Wanwan, you've gone too far with your bragging, you know that?"

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes at him and said:

"Zhao Rui, I used to think you were a spoiled brat, but now I think you're like a fool."

How could your grandfather like a grandson like you? You're awful, terrible in every way.

Zhao Rui's face turned green with anger. "Zhou Wanwan! Say that again, or I'll slap you across the face!"

He was about to make a move when he received two slaps across the face.

Zhao Rui was stunned; he had no idea who had hit him.

He suddenly covered his face and said, "Zhou Wanwan! How dare you hit me?"

Zhou Wanwan said calmly, "Fourth Young Master, are you delirious? I didn't move at all."

Those around nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right! Zhao Rui, what's wrong with you these days? You'll stop at nothing to frame this lady."

"Grandma clearly didn't move!"

A dozen or so girls nearby also came over to greet her, saying, "Hello, Grandma."

Zhou Wanwan remained silent, but a girl next to her sneered, "Pah! What kind of 'grandmother' is she? She's way younger than us!"

Several others couldn't help but say:

I will never bow down for a pittance.

Besides, we are young ladies of the Zhao Family, how can we just call others "auntie"?

The other ladies also shared their opinions.

Zhou Wanwan finally understood that the Zhao Family was now divided into two factions: one supporting her and the other opposing her.

Zhou Wanwan smiled slightly and said:

"It's okay, everyone has the right to take sides, and I respect your choice."

However, sometimes you only get one chance. How about this? I'll give you a chance.

Those who want to acknowledge me, stand on the left; those who don't, stand on the right.

The opportunity has been given to you, and I hope you will seize it.

Zhao Lili rolled her eyes and said, "Tch! Pretentious. Only a fool would side with you."

Zhao Rui nodded and said, "Who would stand with you? It would be beneath them."