That night, the light in Xu Zhi's room stayed on until the early hours of the morning.

Many years later, Xu Zhi's business empire finally spread throughout the territory of Daliang, and even extended to the Great Yan and the Northern Di Jinren tribe. It all felt like a dream. She would always think of that night, with a lamp lit in her room, her brother holding a pen, writing and drawing on paper, and her sister-in-law sitting beside her with a smile, watching her brother write and talking to her.

However, right now, Xu Zhi is still a young entrepreneur who has just started her business. She has many ideas in her mind, but she doesn't know where to start. With Xu Di's help in planning, Xu Zhi felt enlightened.

Xu Di said, "This is just my idea. As you know, it takes a lot of effort to turn an idea into reality. Xiao Jiu, the pastries that your brother told you about in the pastry shop still need to be made little by little by someone."

Xu Zhi listened to her brother explain the marketing model of chain stores. Finally, Xu Di told Xu Zhi about some of the pastry recipes he knew.

Xu Di, thinking that Xu Zhi was going to Liaodong, wrote down his thoughts on a piece of paper and said to Xu Zhi, "Abo should be able to make the oven needed for making pastries. Take this with you and show it to him. Let him figure out how to make one for you. Then find a few trustworthy people to make pastries according to the recipe I gave you."

Xu Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Brother, if we can make this deal work, I'd like to give you 20% of the profits."

Upon hearing this, Xu Di glanced at Li Yuexi, who was also looking at Xu Zhi with amusement. Xu Zhi could tell from their expressions that they were treating her words as a joke.

Xu Di smiled and said, "You're going to do big things now that you've made money. Your sister-in-law and I will have to send you money from time to time. After all, it's a good deed. We'll not only do it, but we'll also encourage many other people to do it."

Xu Di had already considered the charity foundation. Since his sister wanted to do this, as her brother, he should naturally give her his full support.

Xu Zhi said somewhat shyly, "Brother, sister-in-law, I was thinking that after I finish this matter, I will give you 20% of it as a small token of my appreciation as your aunt to my future nephew or niece."

Xu Di waved his hand and said, "Xiao Jiu, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If they are successful, they can live well even without leaving anything to them. If they are not successful, it will be useless to leave them mountains of gold and silver."

“Brother, if everyone were as open-minded as you, there would be far fewer conflicts in the world.” Xu Zhi had always known that her brother was an extraordinary person, but who would have thought that he would have such thoughts?

Many people always think about leaving the best for their children. Even before they have children, they think about what achievements they should make and what wealth they should create for their descendants. As Xu Di said, if the descendants are successful, the wealth they leave behind will be an asset and may even make the family business more prosperous. If the descendants are not successful, even a huge fortune will eventually be squandered.

After Xu Di and Li Yuexi left, Xu Zhi lay on the bed, slowly recalling what Xu Di had told her. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that if this matter was handled well, it could really develop into a powerful business empire.

Xu Zhi fell asleep just as dawn was breaking. She had only been asleep for a short while when Bai Guo woke her up. Xu Zhi was going to the Pingxi Marquis's residence today. She had to visit Old Madam Zheng, the Pingxi Marquis, and Madam Chen on her way back.

Madam Zheng was very happy about Xu Zhi's return. She kept asking Zheng Boyuan and Zheng Yuanyuan if they were used to living in Yuezhou. She repeatedly told Xu Zhi to live a good life with Zheng Boyuan. Before Xu Zhi left, Madam Zheng had a lot of things prepared for her to take with her, including several boxes of jewelry.

Marquis Pingxi only sent someone to convey his gratitude. The person who came was the most capable steward of Marquis Pingxi. Standing in the courtyard of Old Madam Zheng, he told Xu Zhi that the Marquis was unwell and it was inconvenient for him to come. He also said that the Marquis instructed Xu Zhi to abide by the precepts for women and live a good life with Zheng Boyuan.

As for Madam Chen, she sent an old woman from the courtyard to say that Madam Chen had been busy with the Mid-Autumn Festival preparations and had been bedridden, and thanked Xu Zhi for her visit.

After Xu Zhi left with her things, Madam Chen twisted the handkerchief in her hand until it was almost torn to shreds.

Madam Chen said to Granny Du, who was attending to her, "That old hag, she sends everything over there. Even though Boyun and Yunyun are her own grandchildren, she never cares about them, she only cares about those two brats."

Du Mama lowered her head and said softly, "Madam, please be quiet. It wouldn't be good if the Marquis heard us."

In the past two years, the Marquis of Pingxi has become much closer to his mother and has been very protective of Madam Zheng in the mansion. Because of the Marquis's protection, Madam Zheng's life has become much easier.

As for Xiao Chen, when a man's heart is with you, he will pamper and coax you. But when a man's heart is no longer with you, you become like a blade of grass. Xiao Chen only recently realized this truth.

Although Madam Chen is still the mistress of the household, the Marquis of Pingxi no longer trusts her as much as before. Madam Chen has to support her aunt and brother, so she doesn't have much money left. However, Madam Chen has two children who need to get married, and she has high hopes for her son who will become the heir. She wants to arrange a good marriage for her son. After all, even someone who was adopted out can marry the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family. Although she is the legitimate daughter of a concubine's son, she is said to be the apple of the old lady's eye.

Not only does Madam Chen have to arrange a wife for her son, but she also has to arrange a husband for her daughter. However, Madam Chen is currently unable to break into the circle of top socialites in the capital.

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