Transmigrated as the Villain Boss's Precious Darling-Chapter 90: The Best Time

"Hiring someone means another mouth to feed, and we’d have to pay them. Forget it, forget it. I’ll just do it myself," Mrs. Chapman said, a bit peevishly.

"But aren’t you in poor health? If you wear yourself out, we’ll have to waste money on doctors and medicine. That’s an even worse deal. It’s better to hire someone. What’s more important, your son or money? What do you say, brother-in-law?" Goldie Thorne looked at Brian Chapman, a smile not quite reaching his eyes.

Mrs. Chapman was cornered by her own words. The corners of her eyes drooped even further, and her expression turned quite ugly. In reality, there was nothing seriously wrong with her; she just didn’t want to do the work. ’Now that my son has a wife, I should be enjoying a life of leisure.’

Brian Chapman nodded. "Goldie is right. Mom, you’re not in good health, so we should have my cousin come. I’ll call her in a bit."

Mrs. Chapman wanted to say more, but Mr. Chapman shot her a look, signaling her to stop. His daughter-in-law’s family was not to be trifled with. If they brought that pack of devils to their home, there wouldn’t be a moment of peace.

In truth, Mr. Chapman also felt his old woman was going a bit too far. His daughter-in-law had borne children for the Chapman family and managed everything inside and outside the home impeccably. Now she was pregnant again. Logically, his wife should be helping out, but she refused to do any work, and he couldn’t persuade her. Besides, he was counting on her to take care of him, so he didn’t dare speak too harshly.

Tang Xiaonan stopped making a fuss. ’I’ll wait and see who Brian Chapman hires. In a few days, I’ll have my youngest uncle come and check on the situation. If things haven’t improved, I’ll just have him take her directly back to Millstone Peak to rest during her pregnancy.’

The rest of the meal was relatively harmonious. Goldie Thorne was even laughing and joking with Brian Chapman. Anyone who didn’t know better would have thought he and Brian Chapman were on great terms. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Brother-in-law, have there been a lot of people setting up street stalls lately?"

"Quite a few. We’ve caught more than ten this month." Brian Chapman was quite happy to talk about his work. It was the only thing he could use to show off in front of Goldie Thorne.

"Caught and sent for re-education through labor?"

Brian Chapman shook his head. "The policy is more relaxed now. No need for re-education. We just confiscate their goods and give them a fine."

Adrian Hawthorne’s eyes flickered. ’Grandpa Tate was right. There’s bound to be a major move by the end of the year. The government is just testing the waters right now, which also makes this the best time to act.’

’Whoever can seize this opportunity will be the trendsetter of the new era.’

’I have to be at the very forefront.’

’That way, even if my father’s side fails, I can still build my own empire.’

Goldie Thorne also felt his heart itch with excitement. But he didn’t have Adrian Hawthorne’s grand ambitions; he just wanted to earn some extra cash to marry a pretty wife.

"Brother-in-law, what kind of stuff do those people sell?"

"Fashionable clothes, digital watches, postcards, cassette tapes... all sorts of things."

Goldie Thorne made a bit more small talk, but inwardly his mind was already scheming. ’I want to take a trip down south. This time, I want to get into selling cassette tapes. I’ll get my hands on some Teresa Dunn and Leo Ruiz tapes. I’m sure a lot of people will buy them.’

He didn’t want to touch fashionable clothes; the initial investment was too high, and he didn’t have that much money on hand. He didn’t want to bother with postcards either; Goldie Thorne felt that stuff wouldn’t earn much, and he looked down on it. Cassette tapes were a better fit.

After lunch, Phoebe Thorne was about to clear the dishes, but Tang Xiaonan cried out, "Auntie, you rest! I’ll do it."

She held Phoebe Thorne back and stood on her tiptoes to clear the plates and bowls. However, she was only half a head taller than the table, and the plates wobbled precariously in her hands. The sight made Phoebe Thorne’s heart leap into her throat, and she tried to take them from her several times, but Goldie Thorne stopped her each time.

’Anyway, they aren’t our family’s bowls if they break. Let the Chapman family feel the sting.’

Amanda Chapman came over to help, and Patrick Thorne suddenly asked, "Where’s the latrine?"