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Chapter 737: Chapter 737: The Noble Person Who Slaps His Own Face
Upon hearing this, Tong Sanlang hastily asked, “So you mean, while those people disdain the Dried Sweet Potatoes, others do not?”
“I haven’t heard any complaints. Weren’t some Bean Sweet Potatoes and such purchased by Shopkeeper He from Miss Qiao a while back? He sent those items to some places in the Capital City.”
“The Extreme Taste Residence in Capital City explicitly credited these goods to Miss Qiao, citing their scarcity as the reason for their high cost. They initiated a membership system where one must spend a certain amount of silver at Extreme Taste Residence to taste such delicacies.”
“In any case, it was the same as what the Extreme Taste Residence in Bailu Town did, profiting extravagantly from the crops of Miss Qiao.”
“Once this news got out, the business of Extreme Taste Residence boomed, robbing half of the Zuixian Building’s customers.”
At that time, Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang had also given some of these items to guard Xiaoyang, who was very satisfied. He bought a small Stone Mill of two chi, grinding soymilk for himself every morning, accompanying it with a couple of Roasted Sweet Potatoes, along with a bowl of dried Xiaomi. His days were quite sumptuous.
He was displeased at heart that the goods he loved so much were belittled by a group of so-called nobles.
“You know how these foods taste. Plus, the skill of Extreme Taste Residence’s chef is exemplary. The dishes they produce are delicious. These people compete to spend at Extreme Taste Residence, eager to obtain the privilege to taste these exquisite meals, no longer considering it beneath them.”
Tong Sanlang “…”
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Well, alright.
Honestly speaking, Zhuang Lühe eloping with another man, even in Qiao Xiaomai’s modern society, was rather disgraceful.
Here, it was even more serious, a real stain.
Those who knew the circumstances might sympathize with Zhuang Lühe and not care about the matter.
But there were plenty who did not know the details. It was not unjustifiable for these people to disdain Qiao Xiaomai’s foodstuff because of this incident.
After all, everyone has different thresholds of tolerance.
Everyone sees things differently.
His earlier condemnation of the aristocrats was due to his anger.
But on calm reflection, their actions could not be deemed entirely wrong.
However, if while disdaining the Dried Sweet Potatoes, they rush to taste the Bean Sweet Potatoes and Xiaomi, their behavior was somewhat ridiculous.
If they truly disdain it, they should completely reject it. In that case, he wouldn’t have anything to say.
But now, only disdaining Dried Sweet Potatoes isn’t this rather self-contradictory?
Isn’t this deliberately provocative?
Seeing Tong Sanlang speechless, guard Xiaoyang comforted him, “Don’t worry, your family’s products won’t be affected.”
“As for the Dried Sweet Potatoes, it’s no big deal. Isn’t Shopkeeper He supplying the other Extreme Taste Residences? Eventually, we can sell all to him. If some people don’t want to eat them, so be it.”
“Besides, next year your family’s produce will become a special supply. If they don’t want to eat them, others will eagerly take their place. Now that Daqi Country is prosperous and peaceful, there are plenty of rich people who can afford it.”
Upon hearing these words, a smile graced Tong Sanlang’s handsome face. “Many thanks, guard Xiaoyang for dispelling my doubts.”
“Oh, please don’t mention it, you’re too kind.” Guard Xiaoyang waived his hand. It was just a bit of gossip, nothing important.
If he really wanted to express his gratitude, he should send more Sweet Potatoes.
He had already finished the ones sent last time.
“I won’t disturb you any longer. After a few days, Xiaomai and I will deliver more Sweet Potatoes and Beans,” said Tong Sanlang.
“Oh, you’re really too polite,” guard Xiaoyang laughed.
“Oh yes, congratulations on obtaining the degree of Juren, Master Tong! In the future, you’ll be a Juren Lord!”