I assumed that the manager of the Gu family's pearl farm was from the Central Plains and was looking for a partner due to business problems, so I thought this visit shouldn't be too difficult.
However, several days had passed since the invitation was sent, and not a single message had been received.
Wang Xiuxiu couldn't help but have some doubts, so she decided to visit in person.
Even so, the owner of the pearl farm made several excuses, only sending a servant to give a few perfunctory words, saying that the owner was too busy to receive guests.
Wang Xiuxiu returned to her residence, her brows furrowed, pondering to herself, "What exactly is the Gu family's pearl farm's intention? Could it be that they look down on us newcomers and are unwilling to cooperate?"
He then turned to Wulin and asked, "Wulin, do you have any more information about the manager of this Gu Clan Pearl Farm?"
Wu Lin shook his head, a hint of helplessness on his face: "Sir, the information I had previously gathered was limited to this."
Wang Xiuxiu pondered for a moment, "Then could we ask your master? He has been in Nancheng for many years and might know some inside information."
Ulin slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing, "That's right! How could I forget that! Sir, please wait a moment, I'll go ask right now!"
After saying that, Wulin hurriedly ran out.
Watching his departing figure, Wang Xiuxiu felt a little more at ease.
She sat at the table, her fingers tapping lightly on the surface, pondering her next move.
After a long while, Wulin ran back excitedly. He was out of breath as soon as he entered the door, but his face was full of excitement.
He leaned against the doorframe, saying haltingly, "Sir! First...I found out...to..."
Seeing this, Wang Xiuxiu quickly got up, poured him a glass of water, and handed it to him: "Don't rush, have some water and then tell me slowly."
Wu Lin took the water glass, drank it all in one gulp, and calmed his breathing a little before speaking: "Sir, it turns out that the person in charge of this Gu family pearl farm is not a real member of the Gu family!"
What do you mean?
"The Gu family has been passed down to this generation, but the descendants have dwindled, leaving only one girl. After this girl found her ideal husband, the old owner handed over the pearl farm to this son-in-law to manage. Now, all the affairs of the pearl farm, big and small, are handled by this son-in-law."
Wang Xiuxiu frowned and pressed, "The Gu family's daughter is no longer involved in the management of the pearl farm?"
Wu Lin nodded: "Madam Gu used to keep a close eye on things, but in recent years her health has been poor, so she has retired to the inner quarters. However, it is said that the couple, with the wife managing the household and the husband working outside, are a loving and devoted couple, and are highly praised throughout Nancheng!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiuxiu's heart stirred, and she secretly cursed herself for being so petty.
But why is he avoiding seeing me?
Could it be that they really look down on these outsiders?
She pondered for a long time, but couldn't find the reason.
Seeing Wang Xiuxiu's serious expression, Wu Lin cautiously asked, "Sir, what should we do next?"
Wang Xiuxiu raised her head, a determined glint in her eyes: "Since the Gu couple are so deeply in love, let's start with their daughter and find a way to get in touch with her!"
"Wulin, do you know this Miss Gu's preferences or her usual whereabouts?"
Wu Lin scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "This... I haven't found out clearly, but this Miss Gu is a well-known noblewoman in the South City. She often goes to the clothing store to buy clothes to attend the banquets of the noble ladies in the South City!"
"In that case, let's go to this clothing store and ambush her!"
Money makes the world go round, and within a few days, a clothing store quietly opened in the West Market...
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