Chapter 651 Zhou Wanting's Worries

Wan Qiqi was taken aback.

She knew what business Fang Luxue was referring to.

Using pig pancreas to make soap, opening a soap shop would be convenient for ordinary people and also provide an opportunity to make money through multiple channels.

Now she's unsure whether to let Fang Luxue do it, and she doesn't know if helping Fang Luxue will cause any trouble.

Seeing Wan Qiqi's reaction, Fang Luxue was somewhat disappointed. "So now you're on my father's side too, and you're not letting me drive?"

“No,” Wan Qiqi denied, and explained, “I just feel that the situation is different now, and the impact of opening a store is different.”

She had actually been preparing for the soap shop for a long time, just waiting for Fang Luxue's answer.

She even bought a piece of land in the suburbs and built a soap workshop, where Wu Gousheng recruited several trustworthy people in the village to be in charge of making soap.

She's just unsure whether or not to involve Fang Luxue.

"What's the difference? Isn't it just the same old stuff in officialdom?" Fang Luxue wasn't stupid; she understood the current situation. "I think he should resign now, then he won't have to worry about anything!"

If Fang Ziming is innocent, resigning from his official post is a viable option; it's a wise way to protect himself and change his lifestyle.

But does Fang Ziming still have a choice?

Wan Qiqi had no way of knowing.

She sighed inwardly and said, "You should discuss this with your mother. If she agrees, I will make the arrangements. What do you think?"

Fang Luxue thought to herself that her mother would agree to anything she asked for as long as she acted cute, so she was sure she could do it this time too.

Thinking of this, she said, "Sister Qi, I'll go back first. Wait for my good news!"

Wan Qiqi hesitated for a long time before nodding.

She watched Fang Luxue leave in high spirits, a hint of worry appearing in her eyes.

"What kind of business are you talking about?" Aji didn't mean to listen, but they didn't treat him like an outsider and talked about everything. He wasn't walking fast, so he only caught a snippet of what they said.

Wan Qiqi looked away and tilted her head. "You're interested? Not interested in Kelaiju, but want to do other business?"

“Kelaiju was opened by my father. If there is an opportunity to make money, I can go out and do it myself,” Aji explained.

He had high expectations for Wan Qiqi.

Aji hesitated for a long time, then suddenly asked, "You agreed to help Ke Lai Ju?"

“I can help you, but you have to give me what I want before I will help you.” Seeing that Aji was about to answer, Wan Qiqi stopped him, saying, “Don’t rush to tell me, you can go back and think about it carefully.”

Aji swallowed back the words "I can give you anything" and nodded, saying, "Okay, thank you, Wan Qiqi."

In ancient times, few people actually called Wan Qiqi by her real name; they addressed her by her social status.

It seems that calling someone by their name was considered impolite in ancient times, but she felt that calling someone by their name was more comfortable than calling them by their name.

The two exchanged a few words briefly, then returned to the area where the snacks and tea were served.

This is a small courtyard near the Lotus Fragrance Pavilion, a resting place specially provided for flower admirers. At this moment, several tables are set up with tea and snacks.

This was Wan Qiqi's idea.

If someone vaguely decides which snacks to have, and then encounters someone who is picky, they will think that Zhou Wanting is not attentive enough, that she didn't inquire about their habits beforehand and arrange for them to eat things they don't like, and that they have a problem with her.

If it's self-service, they can choose whatever they want, and it also makes it easier for Zhou Wanting to understand some people's preferences so she can make arrangements in advance next time and gain their attention.

Wan Qiqi's thoughtfulness made Zhou Wanting feel very comfortable and satisfied.

Even if the two are not friends, she will recommend Wan Qiqi the next time she or her friends want to hold a banquet.

She had only wanted her younger sister to talk things out with Xie Xing at this time, to cancel the marriage between the two families, and to give her sister her freedom.

But the younger sister didn't come forward, and Xie Xing didn't come looking for her either.

To outsiders, what she did might seem shameful, but only she knew that the arranged marriage was one of mutual respect, not love.

She didn't want her sister to end up like her, a tool for maintaining relationships within the family.

Zhou Wanting didn't know who could understand her feelings.

Perhaps not, because everyone accepts the arrangements made by their parents.

If anyone truly agrees, it's probably only Wan Qiqi!

Zhou Wanting herself didn't know why she trusted Wan Qiqi so much, but she just did.

After searching around, Zhou Wanting couldn't find Wan Qiqi. Instead, she was entangled by a woman she knew, so she had to give up the idea.

"Madam Cao, I've heard that your younger sister is engaged to Lord Xie. Is that true?" the noblewoman asked.

Zhou Wanting's husband's surname is Cao, so everyone calls her Mrs. Cao.

Zhou Wanting glanced around and noticed that everyone around her was looking at her curiously. She nodded somewhat reluctantly, "My parents arranged it at home, and the two of them haven't met yet."

"That's normal. My husband and I were also arranged by our families, and I only found out what he looked like on our wedding day."

"Who says otherwise? I was scared back then, afraid that my family would marry an ugly man!"

“Your husband is handsome, but my husband’s belly is so big I can’t even bear to look at it. If it weren’t for his good family background and how kind he is, my father would not have betrothed me to him.”

"You're all doing well, unlike me. I chose him myself, thinking he was a caring person, but after only a few years, he took a concubine against all odds... But that concubine is quite obedient; she hasn't conceived yet."

When women chat idly, they always tend to talk about everyday matters.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wanting's resolve suddenly wavered.

Although her parents arranged for her to marry someone she didn't want, she was fortunate to know him well and had a good understanding of his background. Even when they argued, she didn't dare to go too far, because she had to consider her future in-laws' feelings.

If you brought this upon yourself, you have to bear the consequences.

Zhou Wanting was unsure whether her sister could find someone who would satisfy their parents, nor could she be certain of the other person's character.

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