Chapter 540 The Forgotten Ones

As Wan Qiqi finished speaking, all around fell silent, even Cang Yu in the courtyard quieted down.

There are some things that everyone knows but can't say aloud.

Just like what Wan Qiqi said now, if it were heard by some people, it would be a death sentence.

Xie Xing narrowed his eyes, then smiled, "So, we're on the same path?"

"Hmm... I guess so!" Wan Qiqi answered casually and relaxedly.

"Since we're on the same path, we'll have a lot of cooperation in the future. Plus, we're connected by our sects, so I imagine you'll support me too, right? After all, I support Xinglong Restaurant!" Xie Xing said with a smile.

These words were spoken very gently, but they didn't feel kind of goodwill; instead, they sounded somewhat threatening.

As the other person finished speaking, Wan Qiqi smiled and said, "I'm just a businesswoman, how could I have that ability? How can we business people still rely on the government?"

After he finished speaking, there was silence again.

Both Chen Molin and Chen Yongnian sensed that something was wrong, and that what the two were saying was also not quite right.

Chen Molin immediately said, "Master, Sister Qi, I think it's about mutual help. Just like Sister Qi does business, she definitely needs to maintain good relations with the government, and the government also needs the restaurant to pay taxes and complete this year's tax revenue. There's no conflict between them."

“Molin is absolutely right, that’s exactly it.” Wan Qiqi smiled, reached out and patted Chen Molin’s head, praising, “You’re so smart.”

She discovered that working for the government allowed her to learn a great deal.

In the past, Chen Molin would never have known the relationship between industry and taxation.

Xie Xing didn't continue discussing the matter with Wan Qiqi. After a few casual words, he left with Chen Molin under the pretext of official business.

Before leaving, Cang Yu kept turning back, seemingly reluctant to part with the people in the courtyard.

After everyone had left, Chen Yongnian closed the courtyard gate tightly. He turned around and looked at Wan Qiqi with a very complicated expression, as if he was troubled by something.

Wan Qiqi stood under the elm tree looking at Chen Yongnian and spoke first: "Don't worry, I know my limits. It's just casual conversation, nothing serious."

“Uncle-Master…you see Lord Xie better than I do, so why did you say those things? What if something happens to you…” Chen Yongnian hesitated, seemingly wanting to reprimand him, but in the end he lowered his head and remained silent.

"I will be more careful in the future and try not to act impulsively."

Wan Qiqi's sudden bowing of her head surprised Chen Yongnian.

His eyes flickered slightly.

Looking up, I found the other person smiling at me.

The gloom in my heart was instantly swept away, but some worry remained.

The two turned and went inside to clean the bedroom where they would rest that night.

Chen Yongnian watched Wan Qiqi skillfully make the bed, his eyes filled with tenderness, and said, "My wife, you have really changed a lot."

In the past, Wan Qiqi wouldn't have done anything; she would just sit on the sidelines and give orders to others.

"Haven't you changed too?" Wan Qiqi glanced at Chen Yongnian and laughed, "Go out on the street now and see who will still call you a country bumpkin?"

She made the bed, sat down, and continued, "We are all changing, for the sake of life, and also for a better future."

"The future?" Chen Yongnian murmured these two words, a look of longing in his eyes.

“Yes, the future.” Wan Qiqi tilted her head and looked at the roof beam, seemingly also looking forward to the future, and kept saying, “Our future is not just like it is now, there is still a long way to go.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Yongnian nodded firmly and said, "These past six months have felt like an eternity. So much has happened. From the town to the county, it seems like we've never stopped."

“But we’ve also gained a lot!” Wan Qiqi beckoned to Chen Yongnian, gesturing for him to sit down beside her. “You’ve settled down in the county government, Pingping and An’an are both studying, the wasteland at home has been cleared, and Yongliang can now run the restaurant on his own. I’ve opened the restaurant in the county…”

"Everything that has changed in our family is because of you." Chen Yongnian turned his head to look at his beautiful wife beside him. Even though they were a distance apart, he could feel the warmth emanating from her.

"It's not just because of me, but also because of everyone's efforts to break free from our old lives." Wan Qiqi said, leaning her head on Chen Yongnian's shoulder, feeling a sense of peace.

The two sat down together and chatted casually, seemingly forgetting that there were other places that hadn't been tidied up.

Their conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door.

The two exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat annoyed. Who was it this time? There were so many people coming to visit today.

Upon opening the door, the two realized that they seemed to have forgotten about Wu Gousheng, who worked at the restaurant.

At this moment, Wu Gousheng stood at the door, looking somewhat aggrieved, and said, "Sister Qi, have you forgotten me? I knocked on the door for so long before you finally opened it for me."

"No." Wan Qiqi would never admit that she had forgotten her younger brother because of a pretty face.

Although she had a really good time chatting with Chen Yongnian, and even felt a little unhappy after being interrupted, she would never admit it to others.

After she denied it, she discovered that there was a young man of similar age standing next to Wu Gousheng.

This young man was not as tall as Wu Gousheng, and his skin appeared somewhat yellow, seemingly due to years of exposure to the sun.

Looking closer, you'll see that this person's palms are almost entirely calloused, clearly the result of years of hard work.

Wan Qiqi was a little curious. Why did Wu Gousheng bring someone back with him?

Just then, the young man spoke up: "Brother Yongnian, sister-in-law."

Wan Qiqi seemed a little confused and looked at Chen Yongnian. Could it be someone Chen Yongnian knew in the county?

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