"Sister-in-law, there was no need to book a private room. It's going to cost a lot. We could have our meal downstairs with other guests. Why waste money?" Chen Ming finally voiced out his thoughts as he got a good look at the private dining room and immediately realized that it would cost them a lot of money.
"Brother Ming, please don't worry about the money. Just enjoy the meal." Zuan Hu tried to dismiss Chen Ming's worries as she started ordering all the special dishes, pastries, and the wine.
"Jie Jie, Ah Ming is right. Let's not waste any money. We all are on a tight budget here. Let's go downstairs and eat with others." Chao Xing was in support of her husband's thoughts and tried to reason with Zuan Hu.
Being the loyal official that County Magistrate Chen was, he only earned a limited amount of salary which was only enough for the family to eat, dress, and sleep properly. There was no money for them to enjoy the luxuries of lives.
