Chapter 1771: Chapter 1751: This young master is purposely ignoring you, doesn't care about you?_1 Chapter 1771: Chapter 1751: This young master is purposely ignoring you, doesn't care about you?_1 Rubbing his brow, he felt there was something he needed to clarify, “Miss Mu, when did this young master intentionally chat with those noble ladies and neglect you? You all come here as customers, to consult and buy medicine from my medicine shop, don't I treat everyone the same?”
“You're saying you didn't?”
Feeling a surge of anger boiling inside her, Mu Qifu retorted, “When Miss Wei came to buy medicine last time, not only did you personally attend to her, but also invited her into a private room.”
“Stop!”
Feeling a throbbing headache, Lin Ruize cut her off before she could finish, “Miss Wei came on behalf of her family to negotiate a business deal. I simply invited her into the room, and it was Uncle Lan who conducted all subsequent negotiations. It has nothing to do with me.”
Despite his explanation, Mu Qifu still seemed unsatisfied, “Also, when Miss Li of the Li Clan came, you personally packed her purchase and walked her out of the medicine shop.”
“Hold on!”
Feeling cold sweat trickling down his neck, Lin Ruize defended himself, “She was a customer. Isn't it only right to pack her order and see her off?”
Mu Qifu threw another pillow at him, “So, you should serve them, but when you see me, you just ignore me? Is this your way of treating guests?”
“Hey, Miss, when did I ever ignore you?”
Lin Ruize subconsciously caught the pillow thrown at him and glanced at it, before throwing it back, “Every time you come, you look for Uncle Lan to consult at your residence. I don't tag along. Why should I intrude where I'm not wanted?”
“I've bought medicine from you before too.”
Mu Qifu choked at his statement and her fervor instantly diminished.
“Not many times.”
Having a vivid recollection, Lin Ruize recollected each time she purchased medicine – the time, the quantity, the prescription, lending no room for any discrepancies in his recount.
“You remember all of that very clearly?”
This time, it was Mu Qifu's turn to be surprised. With her eyes wide open, tears slid down her cheeks unnoticed.
“Any other complaints now?”
After gazing at her for a few seconds, Lin Ruize responded irritably, “Are you still accusing this young master of intentionally ignoring you and not treating you with care?”
“What use is it remembering?”
Mu Qifu continued to feel aggrieved, “The outside world wouldn't know, they will still slander me.”
“Geez.”
With a helpless wry smile, Lin Ruize took a step forward, snatched the ointment from her hand and opened it, then placed it back in her palm.
“Apply the medicine first. I'll remember, the next time you come to buy medicine, I will personally prepare it for you, pack it, and make a big show of walking you out so everyone on the street can see. Does that satisfy you?”
“Humph.”
Mu Qifu's ears reddened, she snorted her dissatisfaction and muttered quietly, “Who cares if you walk me out.”
“Hey, hey.”
With a resigned chuckle, Lin Ruize turned to leave, “Apply the medicine first. Uncle Lan isn't here, I'll take you home later.”
Mu Qifu's breath hitched for a moment, she clutched the ointment tightly, a sense of uncontrollable joy welling up inside her.
*
Lin Ruize personally accompanied Mu Qifu home. City Lord Mu, elated by the surprise, forgot his pretense of illness and insisted on hosting a dinner for Lin Ruize.
The meal was as lavish as a feast during the Lunar New Year, leaving Lin Ruize to marvel at the spread before him.
The life of a city lord was truly unparalleled in luxury!
In the middle of the meal, wondering about the rapid change in his host's health, he finally succumbed to his curiosity, “City Lord Mu, weren't you ill? How did you recover so quickly?”
Upon hearing this, Mu Qifu too looked over, full of suspicion.
City Lord Mu, a seasoned old monster whose thick skin was on par with his skills, responded effortlessly to the children's inquiries without a hint of embarrassment, “Seeing my fine nephew has cheered me up so much, I feel all better now.”
Chapter end
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