In Zhang Hulan's opinion, if you want to stand out in this world, you must either have power or money. Power is more important, otherwise no matter how much money you have, it may not be yours.
Why do people all over the world think that studying is good? Why do people all want to study?
How many people really study for the sake of studying? They all study for fame, wealth, and power.
Zhang Hulan certainly wanted to have power, but she knew she couldn't. If she got closer to Wu Deyong and Ye Hongyun, it would be like paving the way for Zhang Xiaojun, Zhang Xiaobing and her future son-in-law.
Zhang Hulan remembered what Ye Hongyun said, that her family had no shortage of silks and satins awarded by the emperor, which meant that Wu Deyong or Ye Hongyun's family was not ordinary.
If you don't have power, you can cultivate your own people. Then you can build good relationships with those who have power. This is also a way.
Zhang Hulan thought too much and was a little absent-minded for a moment.
Seeing that Zhang Hulan had not spoken, Wang Xingren asked, "Mrs. Zhang, do you have any other concerns? Are you doubting my identity?"
Well, I just came from the capital the day before yesterday, and I happened to be going to Changning County to visit my aunt. You follow me to the Changning County Office, and let my aunt and uncle tell you whether my family and my maternal grandfather's family are trustworthy people.
You should believe what your county magistrate and his wife say, right? "
Zhang Hulan smiled. It was not impossible. She had a good impression of Ye Hongyun and Wu Deyong. If Ye Hongyun vouched for them, she would believe it more.
"When will Mr. Wang go to Changning County?"
"Tomorrow," Wang Xingren said, "I ran away secretly, and I can't stay here for long, otherwise my mother will send someone to take me back. We should settle the matter as soon as possible."
Zhang Hulan smiled again and nodded, "Okay, I'll go to the county government office to find Madam Ye after noon tomorrow."
"Okay, it's settled then."
Zhang Hulan stood up and said, "Okay, we'll take our leave then."
Wang Xingren asked, "Why don't you have lunch here before you leave?"
"No, we have things to do when we get back."
Wang Xingren waved his hand, "Okay then, I won't keep you two here any longer. Oh, by the way..."
Wang Xingren then said, "I heard from the shopkeeper that you came here to cooperate with my restaurant, but the waiter didn't have good eyes and drove you out. I beat that waiter the day before yesterday, and his buttocks were swollen. You should stop arguing with him."
Swollen butt? Zhang Hulan once again felt that Wang Xingren was a little unreliable.
Zhang Hulan just smiled and said goodbye and left.
On the way back, Zhang Hulan continued to think about Fangzi in the donkey cart.
Whether it was sold or given away, it had a great impact on her later life.
She planned to raise ducks and geese to make braised ducks and geese in the future. If she sold the recipe, she would only be able to sell them as poultry.
If they wanted to cooperate, she would not go to Beijing; as for business, it would be whatever Wang Xingren said.
Forget it, don’t think about it anymore. There are gains and losses, and there is no such thing as the best of both worlds in the world.
Zhang Hulan did not dwell on it for too long. For the sake of her children and nephews' future, she would bear a little loss. If her children and nephews and son-in-law became successful in the future, it would also be good for her.
In fact, she didn't suffer much loss. She just earned less money from raising ducks and geese, but she could plant some osmanthus trees, star anise and other spices as soon as possible. The demand for spices would surely increase in the future, and she could sell the spices.
Besides, her goal was to become a big landlord, not a big businessman.
As a businessman, you have to travel around all year round and have no time to spend with your children.
It would be nice to concentrate on breeding and planting in the future and watch my three daughters grow up.
After the goal in her heart was clarified again, Zhang Hulan felt suddenly enlightened; don't take money too seriously, a lot of money can be regained after spending it...
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When they got home, Wang and the others asked how the business went. They all hoped that Zhang Hulan's business would grow bigger and bigger.
Zhang Hulan said that the negotiation had not been finalized yet and the result would be known after she went to the county government office tomorrow.
The next morning, Wang Xingren set off early for the Changning County Government Office.
When Ye Hongyun saw Wang Xingren again, she was surprised and asked, "Xingren, you sneaked out again?"
Wang Xingren smiled and stepped forward and said, "Aunt, before I came here this time, I went to see my cousin in Yunyang, and my cousin asked me to bring a letter to you and your uncle."
Ye Hongyun was pleasantly surprised and said, "Yang'er wrote me a letter? Where's the letter? Give it to me quickly."
Wang Xingren took out a letter and handed it to Ye Hongyun. Ye Hongyun snatched it and couldn't wait to open the envelope and read it.
Dear parents, I feel very happy to see you writing to me. I bow my head in respect.
Ever since my parents left home, I have missed them day and night and have been eagerly awaiting their return.
Although I have the loving care of my grandparents, I still long for the presence of my parents in my heart.
I follow my parents' instructions and study diligently every day.
Every morning when he woke up, he would greet his grandparents, and then recite poems and books, without any slackness.
In school, I study hard, hoping to live up to my parents' expectations.
My grandparents are in good health and everything is going well at home.
I wonder if the place where my father is working is far away? Is the journey safe? My mother is by my side and will take good care of my father's daily life.
I only wish that my parents are in good health and everything goes well.
Words cannot express everything, I hope my parents take care of themselves.
Sincerely,
Ye Hongyun wiped her tears while reading the letter.
Wang Xingren comforted her, "Aunt, don't worry too much about my cousin. He is doing well at home."
Wu Deyong walked in at this time, and seeing Ye Hongyun's red eyes, he asked anxiously: "What's wrong with Madam? Did something happen at home?"
Wang Xingren hurriedly said, "Don't worry, uncle, everything is fine at home. I just read the letter from my cousin Yunyang, and I think she is missing him."
"My son wrote to me?" Wu Deyong also showed a look of surprise on his face.
Ye Hongyun handed the letter to Wu Deyong, who read it and said, "My son has grown up!"
Ye Hongyun said: "How come Yang'er has grown up so fast? He was still so young. It's hard for Yang'er to be separated from us at such a young age. I wonder if anyone bullies him in the academy?"
"Don't worry, auntie. With me in the academy, who dares to bully cousin Yunyang? I've also told a few of my brothers to keep an eye on him this time. If anyone dares to bully cousin Yunyang, beat him to death."
Wang Xingren suddenly looked at Wu Deyong and asked, "Uncle, why have you lost so much weight? And you've lost so much weight?"
"Uncle, don't work too hard. You don't have to do everything yourself. Let your subordinates do things that can be done by others. Take my brother-in-law for example. He has nothing to do all day."
Wu Deyong coughed dryly, then said, "Ahem... Since I am the local official, I must be responsible for the people.
It's all right to be a little bit hard and tired. I have to live up to this official uniform, live up to the trust of the emperor, and live up to the trust of the people..."
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