Chapter 251 - 157: Set Ablaze

However, her hair was adorned with too many dazzling hairpins, and the excessive yellow and white items made her elegant yet somewhat vulgar.

From Zhao Qiao’er’s address, the man beside her should be her husband, Lin Yuanshan, the young owner of Lin’s Cloth Shop.

Lin Yuanshan was dressed in a dark brocade robe with silver-thread embroidered cloud patterns, and his waist was tied with a jade belt, inlaid with warm and translucent white jade. He looked like the standard attire of a wealthy merchant.

Zhao Qiao’er said she wanted to return to her maternal home for a few days, and Lin Yuanshan didn’t object.

"Alright, your mother will feel a bit lonely at home by herself, you should go visit her often."

Han Lei listened to Lin Yuanshan’s words and found him considerate, nodding slightly.

Han Lei followed far behind Zhao Qiao’er and her husband, her steps light, seemingly just an ordinary pedestrian wandering the streets.

Her gaze remained fixed on Zhao Qiao’er, her heart a turmoil of complex emotions.

The last time Zhao Qiao’er poisoned her, she had never forgotten. It was only because she left the Capital City hastily that she didn’t have the chance to deal with her.

Moreover, Zhao Zun took away everything from the Prince Mansion at that time, which served as a lesson to Zhao Qiao’er and her mother, putting an end to that matter.

After walking a while, Zhao Qiao’er suddenly linked arms with Lin Yuanshan, appearing very intimate.

"Mr. Wei’s ready-to-wear shop is just ahead, go and see, it’s grand and imposing. The sign is already up, calling it ’Brocade Workshop’."

Zhao Qiao’er pointed ahead and spoke with some sarcasm: "If he opens it, it will definitely affect your business."

Lin Yuanshan’s tone was calm: "No need to worry, business is done separately, based on skill."

"Separately? You make it sound so easy."

Zhao Qiao’er unhappily released Lin Yuanshan’s arm, pushed him: "The Wei Family is wealthy and powerful with extensive connections, if they open a ready-to-wear shop, can you compete with them?"

"Qiao’er, we just need to focus on our own business. If they’re our customers, they won’t leave, if they’re not, we can’t keep them. Besides, I can’t prevent them from opening, can I?"

Lin Yuanshan spoke reasonably.

Han Lei heard this, nodded slightly again. She thought Lin Yuanshan was a gentleman, likely principled in business.

But Zhao Qiao’er sneered, whispered: "Why not? When he’s done with the decorations, we can find someone at night to secretly set fire to it, can’t we?"

Han Lei was shocked upon hearing this, clenched her fist.

She didn’t expect Zhao Qiao’er to remain unrepentant, still so vicious, contemplating such underhanded tactics.

Apparently, Lin Yuanshan was also startled by Zhao Qiao’er’s words, hurriedly glanced around, quietly rebuked: "Are you crazy? How can you say such things casually? If someone hears, our whole family would be doomed!"

Zhao Qiao’er indifferently curled her lips: "What are you afraid of? No one here knows us. Besides, I’m just saying, not planning to actually do it."

Lin Yuanshan sighed, his tone carrying some helplessness.

"Qiao’er, I know you have high aspirations, but some things shouldn’t be done too extreme. You should be well aware of who backs Mr. Wei, not someone we can afford to provoke."

Zhao Qiao’er snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes.

"Backer? Just a family-dependent fraud, what’s so remarkable."

Han Lei heard this, had already made up her mind. Seeing Zhao Qiao’er’s disdainful manner, she hasn’t given up!

Perhaps one day, she really would secretly find someone to burn down Brocade Workshop behind Lin Yuanshan’s back.

Rather than letting her secretly plot, difficult to guard against, better to strike first.

Since she’s back in the Capital City, might as well take Zhao Qiao’er down altogether this time.

Han Lei followed behind Zhao Qiao’er and her husband through the bustling streets, finally arriving at the entrance of Brocade Workshop.

She saw from afar Zhao Qiao’er pointedly discussing the sign at Brocade Workshop with Lin Yuanshan.

However, inside Brocade Workshop, renovation was ongoing, the clamor unceasing, Han Lei could only vaguely hear fragmented conversations, unable to discern specific content.

She looked down at her rounded figure, thinking that with her current appearance, Zhao Qiao’er shouldn’t be able to recognize her.

Thus, she straightened her chest and strutted confidently into Brocade Workshop.

Upon entering, the craftsmen noticed Han Lei’s luxurious attire and impressive demeanor, all stopped their work, respectfully nodded and greeted her.