Eat My Childless Life: The Little Fisher Girl is Poor and Fierce

Chapter 14 Encountering a Shrew, the Old Woman Provides Divine Assistance

Lin Chang'er was completely bewildered after her mission failed and she was inexplicably scolded.

She was never one to swallow her anger. "It's yours, it's yours. Nobody's taking it from you. Can't you talk things out properly?"

Besides, you didn't put your family's name on it, so how would anyone know this is your stall?

If you speak politely, she'll have to apologize, but if you encounter an unreasonable person, there's no need to be polite.

Upon hearing this, the woman slammed her basket down on the stall, put her hands on her hips, pointed at her, and cursed, "Where did you come from, you little whore, you motherless wretch?"

Go ask around the whole of Linyuan Town, everyone knows this is my stall!

Her words were truly harsh, causing not only Lin Chang'er to frown, but also the small vendors around the market to find them unbearable.

"The young lady from the Zhang family looks unfamiliar; perhaps this is her first time here. Why speak so harshly?"

"Harmony brings wealth. People haven't even put their things down yet, so it's good to be forgiving."

"That's right, that's right. Besides, what the person said wasn't wrong. The higher-ups intend to build a market at the dock. Who knows who will own these stalls then!"

Originally, it was a matter of whoever got there first got to set up a table. If you're afraid someone will take the good spots, you should come early. I've never seen anyone as domineering as the Zhang family.

Lin Chang'er understood. In these spontaneous folk markets, some vendors who have been operating in the same location for a long time will claim that stall as their own and not allow others to touch it.

Such things were not uncommon not only in ancient times, but also in the civilized society she lived in.

In reality, these vendors do not have any official documents. Although it is a common practice, if the government were to take them back one day, it would all be for nothing.

But the Zhang family didn't think so. "Pah, so you're just talking without any sense of the pain because we didn't take up your stall?"

Since you pity this little prostitute, why don't you give up your own stall?

"Stop talking about building a city around the dock. I'll make this clear today: our Zhang family has been running a stall here for over ten years. Even if the county magistrate comes, this place still belongs to the Zhang family."

The vendors who had been trying to mediate fell silent, and Lin Chang'er realized that she had encountered a shrew.

If they really let loose and had a proper argument, she wouldn't lose.

But she doesn't have a foothold here yet. Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. She should be patient for now and wait for the right time.

Moreover, this woman is so arrogant, daring to shout at the government in the street; she'll suffer a great loss sooner or later.

However, she wouldn't suffer a verbal defeat.

Before leaving, he deliberately provoked the Zhang family, saying, "Why are you shouting so loudly? We're not deaf."

But you must remember what you said today. When the men come, you must defend this business to the death.

Otherwise, everyone will laugh at you.

After she finished speaking, the surrounding vendors burst into laughter.

Lin Chang'er ignored it and turned to leave, which angered the Zhang family member who spat and chased after her half a step, saying, "Shameless little whore, don't you dare leave, I'll teach you a lesson today."

Lin Chang'er was already using a strategy of retreat as a means of advancement; she wasn't made of clay. Upon hearing this, she turned her head and glared fiercely at the Zhang family.

The Zhang family member was about to curse a few more times when she was suddenly locked in by a cold light. The inexplicable sense of oppression was overwhelming, making her tremble involuntarily, and she dared not utter another sound for a moment.

Lin Chang'er, however, had no intention of letting the matter rest so easily. She closed her eyes slightly, glancing at the basket of scallions in the Zhang family's yard, and made up her mind.

When she turned her head again, Zhang's right eyelid began to twitch.

Lin Chang'er didn't rush to set up her stall, but instead strolled around the market first.

After walking around, I found that besides the Zhang family, there was also an old lady selling scallions at this small market.

In this era, restaurant dishes were delivered by acquaintances, and ordinary households didn't have a high demand for seasonings.

Besides, who in an ordinary family would want to waste money on scallions?

In the past, boatmen would only need more supplies when they disembarked to buy them, but this was just a small dock, and not many boats were moored there on ordinary days.

That makes things easier. Lin Chang'er found the old woman and asked, "Grandma, how much are these scallions?"

The old man, wearing a floral headscarf and clean linen clothes, looked up and saw Lin Chang'er. With a kind and gentle expression, he said, "Others buy it for three coins a pound, but since you're pretty, it's only two coins."

No girl dislikes being complimented on her looks, and Lin Chang'er was no exception. However, she didn't want to take advantage of the old man. "Let me make a deal with you. It's only three coins a pound. I'll take all these scallions. You can go home early. Can I borrow this stall for a bit?"

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled and said, "Anyone can set up this stall, young lady, you don't need to buy my scallions."

After saying that, he rearranged the scallions, making half a space for Lin Chang'er, and asked, "Is that enough?"

Lin Chang'er thanked her, "Thank you, but I also have a use for these scallions. If you don't sell them to me, I'll have to buy them from someone else."

The old man looked at her, still smiling, and held up two fingers.

Lin Chang'er smiled at her, "Alright, then I'll take advantage of this."

Lin Chang'er counted out six coins for the three catties of scallions and gave them to the old woman. After the transaction was settled, she placed the basket and bamboo basket on the stall.

The old woman wasn't in a hurry to leave. After she lifted the dark blue cloth, revealing the salted duck eggs inside, she asked, "Girl, are these duck eggs?"

"They are sea duck eggs, which are more nutritious than regular duck eggs. Stir-fried sea duck eggs with scallions are very fragrant, and they can also be boiled like chicken eggs."

Large ones cost five coins each, medium ones four coins, small ones three coins, and chicken eggs also cost three coins each, but my sea duck eggs are a whole size bigger than chicken eggs!

"And if you buy two, you get free scallions. Grandma, would you like to take two home and try them?"

The old woman laughed heartily, "You little rascal, you're quite amusing." She hadn't even had a chance to enjoy those six coins before she was already thinking of ways to earn them back.

However, this was the first time she had ever heard of sea duck eggs, and she thought it wouldn't hurt to try them. "Okay, if they're not good, you'll have to pay this much for scallions later."

The old woman held up four fingers, which amused Lin Chang'er. She immediately picked out two salted duck eggs, peeled and trimmed a bunch of scallions, and put them into the old woman's empty basket. "If you don't like them, come find me later!"

The old woman walked away happily, carrying her basket.

The market wasn't big. Zhang's daughter, Lin Chang'er, stopped in front of the old woman's stall and stared straight at them.

Half a pound of scallions is enough to last for several days. Usually, by the time they close up shop, both businesses have plenty left over.

But today, thanks to that little prostitute who stole her stall, the old woman actually sold out of all her scallions.

This made her suspect that the little bitch was deliberately trying to provoke her.

Or perhaps they were originally in cahoots. After all, she was the only one selling scallions at this market originally, and the old woman joined later.

Thinking this, the Zhang family member glared at Lin Chang'er with hatred.

An old woman was passing by with her vegetable basket when the Zhang family couldn't help but ask, "Old woman, how much did you sell these scallions for?"

The old woman had been watching from afar as the woman made things difficult for the girl selling duck eggs. Seeing the woman's angry face, as if she was about to explode at any moment, she knew exactly what was going on.

She paused, held up four fingers, and smiled sincerely, "Four coins a pound, plus two free sea duck eggs. They even give you scallions with the duck eggs. Do you want to buy a couple and try them? They look pretty good!"