MGASC -Chapter 103 The Big Rough Guy Gets Scolded Again

Yingzi was busy cooking wontons for the customers, Lin Jin went to tidy up the bowls and chopsticks, and Lin Ran stretched his crisp, youthful voice and started calling out on the street.

“Braised carp in an iron pot—delicious and goes perfectly with rice! Fresh big carp, clears heat, detoxifies, super nutritious, can even prevent osteoporosis. Loved by both elders and kids! Come and try it!”

“Ma’am, want some fish? Beautifying and nourishing, paired with our sour soup wontons—tasty and not greasy!”

Whenever someone lingered in front of the stall, Lin Ran would step forward with a tailored recommendation.

For women, it promised beauty and skincare; for men, appetite stimulation and indulgence; for the elderly, prevention of osteoporosis and longevity to 99.

Who could resist such a cute, sweet-talking child? Naturally, more and more customers were drawn in by Lin Ran.

He even knew how to mix and match: if someone didn’t want a corn pancake, he’d steer them toward the wontons. He divided the fish into large and small portions—men bought the larger, slightly pricier portion, while women bought the smaller portion, five cents cheaper.

Even Yingzi, busy cooking wontons, was dumbfounded, thinking: Lin Ran must have learned all this from Zhang Qiao! So young, yet so clever.

She finally understood why Zhang Qiao insisted on keeping them around.

These two were the shop’s little fortune-bringers!

Lin Ran and Lin Jin were good-looking, neatly dressed, and sweet-talking. Soon, a long line formed in front of Yingzi’s stall.

“Gotta say, this fish is really good. Well-seasoned and fresh. Even more fragrant than the vegetables. Compared to the other fish shops on this street, theirs just can’t compete—the fish smells off, like it’s been dead for days. Only Dongzi’s shop nearby has a taste somewhat like yours.”

“That’s right. When you guys weren’t around, I went to try his. It’s two cents cheaper than yours, and the taste… well, it’s okay.”

“By the way, Yingzi, have you considered lowering the price a bit? Competition’s fierce now. Dongzi’s even runs promotions. With a saved-up balance, people could eat a lot more.”

Some returning customers started discussing business strategies with Yingzi. She smiled brightly: “But as you said yourself—you get what you pay for. All our fish are freshly killed. Can you compare that to dead fish? The cost’s higher. Besides, even with discounts, you have to spend first to save later. What if someday he runs off? Where do you get your money back?”

“True. Heard you have to prepay five yuan. Who can eat out for breakfast every day these days?”

Yingzi: “Exactly! And sometimes it’s nice to change the taste anyway.”

While she spoke casually, her mind was calculating.

It seemed a significant portion of customers had gone to Li Dong’s shop.

That guy used to run around with Wang Zhi. To compete with them, he recently opened a shop too—but not on this street; in the neighboring vegetable market. He also sells pickled fish soup and is cheaper than her and Zhang Qiao.

This morning, Yingzi noticed fewer customers. So Li Dong had picked up their tricks and even started offering prepayments.

But this wasn’t Yingzi’s main concern. She recalled Chen Gang’s reminder yesterday—Lin Tianyue had asked them to pay attention to which shop had the strongest momentum lately.

When two parties fight, a third benefits. Brother Yue still suspected that the arson incident wasn’t so simple.

If someone did something wrong, they couldn’t hide it forever. Whoever shows themselves first is the most likely culprit.

Yingzi’s thoughts raced—could it be related to Li Dong?

But would Li Dong really target Wang Yan’s mother? Their relationship had always been good…

…

Zhang Qiao went to the hospital to deliver meals to Lin Tianyue and Lin Xun, only to find they weren’t there.

She waited over half an hour, growing anxious, until Lin Tianyue returned slowly with Lin Xun.

“Where have you been? You’re still sick—can’t you behave a little and rest properly?”

Zhang Qiao had been anxious all morning, so her tone was sharp. She also scolded Lin Xun: “And you! You were supposed to watch over him—what were you thinking?”

“I… I was keeping a close watch over him,” Lin Xun lowered his head, lightly kicking the man beside him.

Lin Tianyue’s eyes gleamed as he stared at the lunchbox in Zhang Qiao’s hands. “Wife, what delicious food did you bring me? Perfect timing—I’m starving!”

He reached to grab it, but Zhang Qiao, annoyed, swung the net bag behind her.

Apparently, some explanation was necessary.

Lin Xun: “Dad, just tell the truth.”

Lin Tianyue ruffled his hair with a big hand: “I just went to the police station.”

Zhang Qiao tensed: “Is there news on the arson case?”

Lin Xun whispered: “The police said that day, Mrs. Wang went to steal someone’s diesel, and she set the fire. They found her footprints in the yard, and the diesel matched. After setting the fire, she couldn’t handle the pressure and jumped into the river to commit suicide.”

Zhang Qiao was speechless for a moment.

It really was revenge!

After all, mother and daughter are closely connected. Wang Yan died, her mother went insane—her madness was understandable, though not forgivable.

But Wang Yan’s mother was already dead—what else could be done? The investigation ended there, inevitably unresolved.

“What about Wang Zhi and his dad? They won’t come cause trouble for us, right?” Zhang Qiao asked, still worried.

“They dare?” Lin Tianyue’s aura turned fierce, his face icy. “If they make me homeless, I haven’t even made them pay yet.”

“It’s okay, don’t worry too much. Men are even more cowardly than women. Even if they hold grudges, they likely don’t have the guts.”

“But we still need to be cautious. We’ve suffered losses once already.”

“Mm.” Lin Tianyue nodded. “From now on, let Xiao Wu follow you. Don’t shoo him away again.”

This morning, Xiao Wu came to see him and explained in detail his experiences following Zhang Qiao.

Lin Tianyue could tell Zhang Qiao disliked his arrangement and deliberately sent him away multiple times.

She probably thought he just wanted someone to watch her.

Heaven knows, Lin Tianyue wasn’t that petty.

If someone wants to leave, you can’t hold them. Having Xiao Wu follow Zhang Qiao was about her safety—but she pushed him far away…

Zhang Qiao realized she had been careless, her face flushing with embarrassment: “Got it, got it. So, does the police case count as closed now?”

Reluctantly, Lin Tianyue nodded.

At the police station, the case was indeed closed.

But in Lin Tianyue’s mind, there were still doubts. To avoid worrying Zhang Qiao, he decided to verify things himself.

By now, Lin Tianyue’s stomach was growling. His eyes fixed on Zhang Qiao’s hands: “Done inspecting? Can we eat now?”

Zhang Qiao glanced at him: “Who inspected you?”

She solemnly handed the net bag to Lin Tianyue.

He accepted it happily and pulled his son close: “Let’s see what your mom brought us to eat.”

Zhang Qiao: Your mom?

Lin Xun: My mom?

Ah, forget it—just a term of address.

Zhang Qiao followed behind: “It’s getting a bit cold. Want me to heat it up?”

“No need. It’s still warm.”