Chapter 641: Episode 340 Not Right_2
Hua Xiaomai had never heard him speak in that tone before, and it displeased her internally. She forcibly suppressed her anger, pondered for a moment, and then flashed him a slight smile.
"I had no such intention, Uncle Ping’an. You misunderstood. It seems that my words were ill-chosen and caused you displeasure. Considering that I am of the younger generation, please don’t take offense. However..."
Her tone shifted as she continued with a faint smile, "Let’s not forget, at the end of the day, I am the owner of Zhenwei Garden. Isn’t it only natural for me to inquire about the business affairs of my shop?"
Pan Ping’an was taken aback and choked, unable to speak for a while. He picked up his tea bowl and gulped down its contents.
"You have yet to tell me, have those two given the deposit? Since they are not locals, they probably won’t stay long in Tong’an Prefecture. When the time comes, how will the sauce be delivered?"
Hua Xiaomai, indifferent to whatever he was currently thinking, asked again at her own pace.
"...This morning, the matter was settled." Pan Ping’an muttered reluctantly, "As for the deposit, it was naturally collected at the standard rate of twenty percent. Those two readily pulled out a silver note, saying they would come again tomorrow to select the types of sauces. As for delivery, they said there was no need for us to worry about it, and that there wouldn’t be any problems."
"Alright, I understand," Hua Xiaomai nodded, "If those two come again tomorrow, please have Xiao Haozi call me over, Uncle Ping’an. For such a big transaction, I, as the owner, should surely make an appearance, don’t you think?"
Pan Ping’an, who had been in high spirits when he first arrived, now looked as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water and dejectedly agreed, promptly standing up and leaving without looking back.
Hua Xiaomai shook her head as she watched his retreating figure. She sat in the front courtyard for a moment before getting up and going inside. She took little Walnut into her arms from Old Lady Meng and remained silent, gently squeezing his plump little hand.