Chapter 281 I will study with you
Tu Subo raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a playful smile, then loosened the reins in his hand, walked over and gently put his arms around her waist.
Gu Yuexuan was caught off guard, experiencing a sudden, unprepared experience. She screamed as her body was instantly lifted off the ground, her perspective flipped upside down. When she regained her composure, she found herself firmly seated on the saddle.
Tu Subo lightly tapped the ground with his toes, jumped up and landed behind her. Sensing her nervousness, he reached out and gently pulled her into his arms. His large palm gently patted her waist, as if comforting a frightened deer: "Don't be afraid."
"I promise you won't fall."
Gu Yuexuan's nervousness quickly dissipated in the tranquility of her surroundings. She even began to admire the golden rice paddies and wildflowers along the roadside. She clutched Tu Subo's collar tightly and asked curiously, "Where did this horse come from? Why didn't you take it home? Instead, you hid it in the woods. Aren't you worried someone might take it away?"
Tu Subo held the reins and slowly explained, "This was sent by Cheng Jingen. I couldn't think of a suitable reason to take it home, so I temporarily let it roam free in the woods."
The horse was trained to recognize its owner and know the way home.
Even if it was allowed to roam freely in the forest, ordinary people would not dare to approach it, let alone take the horse away easily.
Gu Yuexuan responded softly, stroking her chin with a curious expression. "Who is Cheng Jingen? I don't think you've ever mentioned him. My life here has mostly revolved around Yuanqian Village, so I'm not familiar with the name. It seems our lives really didn't intersect much before."
In this delicate narrative, the people and events mentioned by Tu Subo were all unknown to her.
Tu Subo gently rubbed her earlobe, then leaned over and gently rested his chin on her shoulder, saying softly, "Cheng Jing'en is my father's adopted son, a year younger than me. If we have the chance to meet in the future, he will definitely respectfully address you as sister-in-law."
"I mentioned to you those who were involved in the trade, and Cheng Jingen was one of them."
Tu Subo deliberately concealed many details that were hidden in the shadows, and explained to her in a low voice: "The wine we brew is sent to the county town for sale. In addition, the grain harvested from the fields, which exceeds our consumption needs, also needs to be sold."
"I've been thinking, instead of running around looking for buyers myself, or waiting for those buyers with ulterior motives to come and bargain down the price, why not open a grain store and sell it ourselves?"
"However, aside from Second Aunt, who possesses the family's inherited business acumen, no one else in our family has any experience with the art of buying and selling. Therefore, I intend to have Cheng Jing'en take care of the tedious tasks of buying and selling. This way, the proceeds from the sales can go directly into your account, and you'll be able to save yourself a lot of unnecessary worries. What do you think?"
Gu Yuexuan hadn't expected that he had already thought of such a thoughtful follow-up plan before the rice was harvested. She was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing: "Your considerations are really meticulous!"
With just one small step, he had already planned so thoroughly for all the possibilities of the future.
Tu Subo smiled and replied, "I can't say it's completely arranged, but I have a general idea."
Gu Yuexuan's imagination is indeed amazing, but in the eyes of her grandfather, her naivety and ignorance are fully exposed.
Tu Subo also realized this.
Among aristocratic families, women are often carefully trained. From dealing with people to managing household chores, they have to personally handle all matters, big and small. Only by going through hardships and growing continuously can they develop firm decision-making ability and skills.
However, Gu Yuexuan had never experienced these trials.
She was unknown and neglected in the Gu family's mansion. Although her biological mother came from a humble background and had a narrow vision, she still tried her best to impart the little knowledge she had to her.
However, she was undergoing unknown trials in the hidden corner of the knowledge pagoda, and this area was also blank and traceless to her.
In this corner where no one cares about her, Gu Yuexuan has gradually grown into the lovable person she is today with her own strength.
But imagining the future, when she stepped out of the village in front of the hospital, this alone was far from enough.
Tu Subo didn't want to see Gu Yuexuan feel confused and helpless when she was forced to move forward, so he decided to do his best to clear all possible obstacles before that happened.
Recalling the enlightenment his grandfather had secretly given him, Tu Subo slowed down his tone and called softly, "Xuanxuan."
"I know very little about business, and Cheng Jingen is indeed more proficient in it. Today, let's go inspect the store that Cheng Jingen has prepared. If you are satisfied, we can finalize the matter for now."
"Everything is difficult at the beginning. As Doctor Wen said, you need to avoid overexerting yourself right now. Therefore, it would be a good idea to let Cheng Jingen help you at the beginning."
"First, observe carefully from the sidelines. Then, he'll gradually teach you how to choose a store location, negotiate prices with merchants, develop grain transportation channels, and master the art of bookkeeping and reconciliation. These are Cheng Jing'en's specialties. Over time, you'll master them all and build your own business empire. Then, you can let Cheng Jing'en retire and take charge independently."
Tu Subo is exactly the same as his grandfather in some aspects. When it comes to their ideas about Gu Yuexuan's future plans, the old man's wisdom and the young man's ideas coincide.
They are willing to lend a helping hand to turn Gu Yuexuan's dream into reality, and will also support her, but they will never deprive her of the right to make independent decisions and make the final decision.
Without exception, they were unwilling to make decisions for Gu Yuexuan.
They firmly believed that Gu Yuexuan was born to be the person who could make independent decisions in front of others without relying on others.
On the contrary, they guide day after day and pave the way moment by moment, just like personally supporting a child who knows nothing about business tactics and helping him or her to move forward gradually while taking his or her first steps.
Perhaps at this moment Gu Yuexuan still thought that her job was just farming and selling food, but the gazes of her grandfather and Tu Subo were in unison cast towards the future that she had not yet noticed.
Gu Yuexuan was not unaware of the situation. After a little thought, she understood the deep meaning behind Tu Subo's words.
She paused slightly, blinked, and asked softly, "Am I the only one studying?"
Tu Subo lowered his head, kissed her hair, and replied softly, "Of course not. I will study with you."
"I know nothing about what I just said. If you can grasp it first, I'm afraid I will have to ask you for advice."
"Will you teach me?"
Gu Yuexuan narrowed her eyes in satisfaction and smiled, "That's hard to say."
"Grandfather taught students for a year and still had to pay tuition. How can you, as a student, just talk nonsense?"
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