Qiao Xiaomai stopped in her tracks upon hearing this.
She turned around to look in the direction of the screen, realizing it all at once.
Today, Zhang Family was ready to make a sensation.
The feast today was a setup.
Curving her lips into a smile, she looked at Shopkeeper He, who was walking towards her from behind the counter, and said, "Shopkeeper, have someone remove this screen. Don't obstruct the esteemed mother of Scholar Tong in her storytelling mood."
Shopkeeper He's face twisted as though he had just swallowed the bitter taste of Coptis.
Scholar Tong's mother was stirring up trouble, and both were his patrons; oh, which side should he take!
Seeing his dilemma, Qiao Xiaomai spoke again, "Have someone move the screen; Scholar Tong's honored mother wants to perform a play. Do you intend to prevent the guests from watching?"
Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper He couldn't help but raise his sleeves to wipe the non-existent sweat from his brow.
His dear wife, oh!