"The seasons are approaching and dusk is approaching, how can one bear the sorrow of falling leaves throughout the year?"
Looking back on the places where I once enjoyed myself, I realize I have failed to live up to my promise.
A startled wild goose strays from its course as the wind rustles through the clouds; cold clouds gather in formation as snow falls heavily.
"If I don't get drunk like mud before the wine cup, who can be so infatuated?"
After reading the poem in the scroll once, Xiao Luomu slowly read it aloud. His eyes were red with grief and shame.
What is infuriating is that this poem vividly portrays the pain of being unfaithful and the sorrow of being infatuated, prompting reflection. When combined with the painting just mentioned, it completely draws one into the emotions.
Shamefully, although Xiao Luomu was not a participant in this matter, he was an observer.
That heartless man! That infuriating male protagonist! He was his friend!
"This poem, this painting, are both absolutely superb." Xiao Luomu sighed and said, "I have nothing to say."
"This poem was written by Mr. Pu after he learned about Chen Feier's story and saw Chen Feier's painting 'The Faithless Man,' and he named it 'The Faithless Period.'"
This poem is Zhao Cheng's copy of "The Faithless Promise" by He Zhu, a poet from the Song Dynasty, which is quite fitting for the occasion.
Seeing Xiao Luomu's reaction, Zhao Cheng knew that the time was right.
He said, "Brother Xiao, there's no need to be so sentimental. It's as if you've wronged the girl!"
"I knew but didn't speak, I was annoyed but didn't offer advice. I was wrong too!" Xiao Luomu said dejectedly.
Zhao Cheng pressed his advantage, saying, "That's why I oppose Mr. Wu's cooperation with Su Ye!"
"Ms. Wu is a good friend of mine. How could I bear to see her dragged down like this?! And you and I hit it off immediately and get along very well. I don't want you to make bad friends either!"
"I'm not one to meddle in other people's business, but I'll be frank with you today: I'm going to get involved in Su Ye's matter! Xu An and Li Guanyu are both playful people, but they would never harm someone to this extent. Based on this alone, Su Ye is not qualified to be among the Four Young Masters of Yanchuan!"
"I'll avenge Chen Feier! We absolutely cannot let Su Ye succeed in making the soap!! Brother Xiao, I want to facilitate this deal between you and Boss Wu, but if you insist on bringing Su Ye along, there's nothing I can do!"
Xiao Luomu closed his eyes tightly and clenched his fists. Although he did not agree immediately, he did not refuse as he had before, nor did he say that integrity was more important than profit.
Zhao Cheng leaned forward, getting closer to Xiao Luomu, and said, "Once this matter is settled, you, Brother Xiao, will definitely have a place among the Four Young Masters of Yanchuan. You are the most suitable candidate for Young Master Shang!"
Xiao Luomu suddenly opened his eyes!
"Young Prime Minister, is this... truly the truth?"
Zhao Cheng was somewhat bewildered by Xiao Luomu's reaction.
It's just the title of a minor merchant, is it really that big of a deal?
Zhao Cheng nodded.
"Fine!!" Xiao Luomu waved his long sleeves and said firmly, "I, Xiao Luomu, will never do business with Su Ye again!!"
"I've agreed to Mr. Wu's offer regarding the soap business in eastern Jingguo on behalf of the Xiao family!!"
Zhao Cheng and Wu Sisi exchanged a glance, completely baffled as to what had moved Xiao Luomu.
Zhao Cheng couldn't help but ask, "Please allow me to congratulate you later. I just want to ask you one question first: why did you agree to become one of the Four Young Masters of Yanchuan as soon as you heard about it? Is this title really that important? What happened to the promise that integrity is more important than profit?"
"Honesty is more important than profit!"
Xiao Luomu said with a serious expression, "But reputation is more important than integrity!"
"The Fourth Young Master of Yanchuan! This is the Fourth Young Master of Yanchuan!!"
"Young Prime Minister, you have no idea! The young masters of Qingdong City hold your Four Young Masters of Yanchuan in the highest esteem!"
"Especially your use of your trained assassin maid to kill Wang Yufeng, and your uncovering of the Southern Zhou spy who had been lurking in Yanchuan City for many years—you're practically an idol in our world of playboys!!"
Xiao Luomu became more and more agitated as he spoke, and he put one foot on the chair, raised his arm and shouted, "Who says that spoiled brats are useless? Who says that spoiled brats only cause trouble?"
"wrong!"
"Wrong, wrong, wrong!!!"
"A纨绔 (a spoiled, dissolute young man) can kill in the street in a fit of rage for a beautiful woman, but he can also remain hidden and eliminate traitors for the country!!!"
"And I! I'm about to become a member of this great group. Don't you think that's important?"
"How prestigious will I be when I go back to Qingdong City???"
"It's like a damn triumphant homecoming!"
"This is the pinnacle of my life!"
Xiao Luomu's words left Zhao Cheng completely dumbfounded.
What are these "female assassins" that are kept as bodyguards?
Has it spread to this extent already?
What's with the "killing someone in the street in a fit of rage for a woman" thing?
Who are these amazing combinations?
The Fourth Young Master of Yanchuan...
Even Zhao Cheng himself had forgotten when he got drunk and created this ridiculous combination!
Now, things have gotten really messed up; in Xiao Luomu's mind, they've been turned into the Yan Chuan F4!
Zhao Cheng and Wu Sisi exchanged a glance. If they had known this was what Xiao Luomu wanted, why bother with all that foreplay?!
My brother Xiao, just say you want it!
I'm not shy at all!
"Brother Xiao! Boss Wu! This matter..."
Xiao Luomu waved his hand and said magnanimously, "No need for further words, this matter is entirely up to the young prime minister!"
...
"Really? Really?! Jin Yong and Mr. Pu really are going tomorrow???"
Su Wansan threw away the floral dress the tailor had just finished making, strode over to Su Ye, and stared at him with sparkling eyes.
Su Ye said confidently, "Zhao Cheng agreed! Absolutely no problem!"
Seeing that Su Wansan was still staring at him, Su Ye added, "Uncle San may not know about Zhao Cheng's elegant and popular manor. The plaques on the gate are all inscribed by famous calligraphers like Jin Yong and Pu Songling! Zhao Cheng has a very good relationship with them!"
Su Wansan then leisurely withdrew his gaze and muttered to himself, "Zhao Cheng is an incompetent playboy, how could he know these people? Hmm... it must be because of the Right Chancellor! Although the Right Chancellor is not well-liked in court, he is still very prestigious in the court and among the people... Excellent! Excellent indeed!"
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