Chapter 64: Trading Trouble

Wen Zhiheng found that Chen Shiyi had been extremely depressed recently and could hardly utter a few words all day long.

Occasionally I coaxed her into saying a word or two, and she would just respond with a slight nod.

"Eleven, I'll take you somewhere."

Chen Shiyi felt puzzled. She had been sleeping soundly, but was dragged by Wen Zhiheng to go hiking in the early morning.

She was usually very tired, couldn't he allow himself to sleep a little longer?

The mountain road was rugged and full of thorns. Wen Zhiheng walked in front and removed all obstacles for her. She had a smooth journey along the way.

The higher you go, the colder it gets.

When we reached the top of the mountain, it was still dark and grey all around. In the distance, the endless mountain ranges looked like giant beasts lurking in the darkness, as if they would wake up in the next moment.

"Master, why did you bring me here?"

Chen Shiyi hugged his arms and rubbed them. It was late autumn and it was extremely cold on the top of the mountain.

Suddenly, a robe was put on his body.

The eldest master took her into his arms and wrapped them together in his wide robe.

Chen Shiyi could smell Wen Zhiheng's warm masculine scent under his nose. In his embrace, there was no chilly wind and it was indeed a lot warmer.

"I'll take you to see the sunrise."

"What's there to see at sunrise?"

Wen Zhiheng's chuckle echoed overhead.

"When you think of a sunrise, you have to work hard every day to make a living, so there is naturally nothing to see. But when you come here specifically to see the sunrise, you will feel it is very different."

"What's the difference?"

"Everything in the world is cyclical. People work at sunrise and rest at sunset, over and over again, busy and busy. Isn't the goal of this life that one day, the days will be more wonderful and abundant than before? The same is true for watching the sunrise. After repeated dawn and dusk, one day, it will present its most beautiful side at a certain place. The wonderful sunrise we want to see is like seeing the happy and beautiful day that finally comes after a whole day of hard work."

“People need to look forward to something and to be released.”

"Eleven, people can be depressed, but they can't be depressed all the time."

"Nothing is more important than yourself. Your life is like a painting. You can paint any color on the paper, but you can't lose the brush. Do you understand?"

Chen Shiding looked up at Wen Zhiheng steadily, his eyes shining.

Wen Zhiheng chuckled, kissed her on the forehead, and hugged her tightly.

"My Eleven, be well!"

The endless mountains and the rising mist were gradually tinged with gold. The clouds in the sky were inlaid with golden edges. A few rays of light swept out from the dark horizon. In the blink of an eye, a huge arc with a fierce light gushed out from the edge of the clouds and instantly covered the entire world.

So red, so bright, so dazzling and eye-catching.

Yes, I have never seen such a beautiful sunrise.

How can the ordinary brilliance of candles compare with the brightness of the sun and the moon?

The cold wind blew at the top of the mountain. At this moment, Chen Shiyi's heart was indescribably peaceful.

She began to learn how to forget.

She believes that forgetting takes time, and memories often fade as time goes by.

She filled that time with busyness and reading.

She and Xue Lianxing had been traveling between the county town and Ping'an Town. Xue Lianxing had been going to other towns that were far away.

Later, Xue Lianxing asked a good friend to be his companion and accompany him to visit other towns.

The business was getting better and better, and the income was increasing, but Chen Shiyi had less and less money.

There was no other way. She had to support that large family and also support Wen Zhiheng, who was living on money but seeing no return in return.

He is very good at spending money.

He needs a large number of people to help him return to Beijing.

But suddenly one day, something bad happened.

Mr. Qian is going to stop supplying cloth to Chen Shiyi.

Chen Shiyi didn't understand the reason.

Over the past year and a half, they have been working together very well, and Mr. Qian has increased revenue, which he is happy to see.

"Is the price too low? I'm willing to pay more?"

Butler Qian faced the puzzled Chen Shiyi and took a sip of his tea.

"It's not your fault, Miss Chen. We offer the same price to other cloth shops. Moreover, our master has also revealed that he wants to do tea business for you."

"Why is that?"

"You've made too much noise. Several cloth shops and embroidery shops in the prefectures have lost many buyers recently. After investigation, they found that you are blocking their business. These families are very rich and powerful, and they have united to put pressure on Mr. Qian to cut off your line."

When Chen Shiyi heard this, he felt a chill in his heart.

"I am just making a small move. I can't affect their foundation, right? They have skilled embroiderers, their own silk weaving workshops, and a hilltop where mulberry trees are planted. They are just supplying cotton cloth to you. Why are they targeting me?"

"It's not a big deal that you're the only one making a fuss. The problem is that since you appeared, many people have become jealous, especially in the capital. Many people want to do your business. Just think about it, if so many people do it, the cloth market in the capital will be disrupted again. How can those cloth shops and embroidery workshops agree to let others share a piece of the pie?"

"So, what does Mr. Qian say?"

"At the beginning, my father stood on your side. Besides, you just wanted to make a living. How could you affect their interests? As for others, you just didn't need to supply goods. Who would have thought that those companies would jointly write a letter to the Chamber of Commerce, and the matter became a big deal."

Chen Shiyi was shocked.

"Oh, will that cause trouble for Mr. Qian?"

Butler Qian smiled.

"Of course, I won't have any trouble, but I can't bear the pressure from the Chamber of Commerce, so you can't do it anymore."

Chen Shiyi nodded in understanding, feeling very frustrated.

"Well, there's nothing we can do about it."

Xue Lianxing was very sad when he found out about this. This business had been going well, but it suddenly disappeared. It was very sad.

"Besides Mr. Qian, is there any other place that doesn't produce cotton cloth?"

Chen Shiyi was silent for a while.

"Don't rush this matter, let's wait for a while. No one will supply us with goods when the situation is at its peak."

"But suddenly, the business is gone, and I feel empty inside."

Chen Shiyi smiled and comforted Xue Lianxing.

"Don't worry, we are still doing sporadic transactions, so we won't be short of money. Without these transactions, we will find other ways to make money. Besides, nothing will always go smoothly."

Xue Lianxing sighed.

"I'm fine. I just bought a new house and Hao'er is in school. If we live a tight life, the money will last me for most of my life. I'm just worried about you. You're spending too much money there. We're not in Kyoto. How can you spend money like that?"

Chen Shiyi was silent.

"What he did was to restore the family's prosperity. With his current status, he can only reward brave men, and only then will people risk their lives for him. I'm afraid the little money I earned is far from enough."

Xue Lianxing asked doubtfully.

"Can we still go back to Kyoto? I have rarely heard of anyone exiled to Fangling going back to Kyoto. Sometimes when there is a general amnesty, they choose to stay here and never go back."

Chen Shiyi shook his head.

"I don't know. I rarely ask about the eldest young master's affairs. He occasionally asks me for money, and I just give it to him. Besides, I don't understand."