Blossom in Adversity

C72. Fool's Luck.

Chapter 72: Fool's Luck

Lin Mama arrived quickly, and Hua Zhi dismissed the others, leaving only Ying Chun by her side to attend to her.

"Although there is no reason for a daughter to arrange her mother's life, you know my mother's temperament, Lin Mama. If she doesn't interfere, she might think she got a big advantage and be happy about it."

Lin Mama lowered her eyes, "Madam has always been someone who doesn't care about such things."

Hua Zhi held the cup, lifted the cover with one hand, gently wiped it, pushing the floating leaves to the other side, took a sip, and then looked up, saying, "Lin Mama has always been considerate of my mother. However, there are some things I need to instruct you on so that I can be at ease."

"Please instruct, eldest miss."

"I believe the family members are keeping an eye on things on the Green Moss Alley. I have no intention of hiding anything, and I will report it to Grandmother tomorrow. But since a profitable business is attractive, there will likely be some mischief when I'm not at home. My mother is soft-hearted and naive, and I fear she may be deceived. So I hope Lin Mama will work hard during this time, try not to leave my mother's side, and remind her when necessary."

Hua Zhi stood up and walked to the door, looking at the dim sky. "I'm not afraid of what she might do, but she will definitely be upset afterward. She's the type of person who, at her age, hasn't learned those tricks. She doesn't need to learn them in the future, as I will always protect her."

"Madam is fortunate to have you and the sixth young master by her side."

Indeed, her mother was a classic case of a fool having good luck. But such people were not necessarily unlikable.

Ying Chun handed her a thin cloak to put on, and Hua Zhi adjusted it, saying, "Whoever comes to find my mother, you listen in. Whether they have ideas for the Green Moss Alley or the canned goods business, you stand up to them and make them turn to Grandmother or wait for me to return for a discussion. If they persist, tell them how much effort they put in at that time, and I am willing to repay them tenfold. From then on, the honor and disgrace of the Hua family have nothing to do with them."

"Yes, I will remember."

"Also," Hua Zhi turned to look at her, "Don't seek help from the Zhu family until the last moment. The Hua family needs to stand on its own."

"Understood."

"You will have to work hard."

Lin Mama bowed, "I dare not speak of hardship, the real hardship is on the eldest miss. I hope the eldest miss will take good care of herself when she goes out, and be cautious in all things."

"I will."

Seeing that the eldest miss had no further instructions, Lin Mama bowed deeply and left.

Ying Chun brewed tea for the young lady again, "I see you're really polite to Lin Mama."

"Is it because I'm not treating you well enough?"

Ying Chun chuckled, covering her mouth, "If you were truly polite to me, then I'd be worried."

Hua Zhi glanced at her, a smile playing on her lips. She truly valued Lin Shuang's unwavering loyalty over the years. Her mother, despite her age, remained as naive as a young girl, not only because of her father's protection but also because of Lin Shuang, who resolved all her trivial matters.

Over the years, her father's concubines had made their moves, but her father always knew everything beforehand. Before her naive and innocent mother could even understand the situation, it would already be resolved – undoubtedly with Lin Shuang's involvement.