Chapter 532 A Dream of Youth 64
Chen Yunsheng clenched his fists, his heart pounding. He felt that his father would not want to go to the capital, but he wanted to go. Rather than inheriting the family fortune, he wanted to build his own empire.
“It’s not so easy to squeeze into the capital. Let’s focus on doing a good job in Quanzhou first. When you’re older, we can expand to other states, including the capital. By then, your uncle will have laid some foundation, and it won’t be so difficult for us to go.”
Under the emperor's nose, if a brick falls, eight out of ten officials will suffer because they have no connections.
He had suffered for so many years, and although he wanted to toughen up his children, he was not as bold as his wife, Ms. Huo. He just wanted to keep the children under his watchful eye, thinking that with him watching over them, nothing serious would happen.
If they really send their child to the capital, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. So, the Chen family isn't a powerful dragon either; they'll only be able to take a beating and act like subservient grandchildren.
After criticizing his eldest son, Chen Yin turned around and started nagging Huo Shi, only to be slapped across the face. "Why are you pressing down on the child? As you get older, you're getting more and more timid."
Huo kicked Chen Yin off the bed again, saying, "If Yun Sheng has the will, we'll support him. Even if he doesn't succeed in the capital, he'll still gain experience. Don't always treat your son like a child."
He's about to get married. Everyone says that you should settle down and start a career. He's an ambitious young man. I'm telling you, Chen Yin, don't stop him!
Go to your study and reflect on your actions.
Huo slammed the door shut. The maids around her saw Chen Yin standing at the door in only his nightgown and wanted to laugh but dared not. Then an old nanny came over with a lantern and handed Chen Yin an overcoat.
"Master, the autumn night is chilly. Please put on your coat. The bed in the study is already made up, and I've lit the incense burner."
It means you can go to bed now. Don't just stand there. You won't be able to get into the main room even if you stand all night. Why bother? She's not in good health and can't stay with you.
The maids and servants on night duty also wanted to take a nap.
Chen Yin snorted angrily, then slunk off to his study to sleep. The weaving workshop and cloth shop were making money, and his wife's temper was growing stronger.
The old nanny escorted the person to the study and then yawned as she returned to the main room. At this time, Madam Huo was still awake and was eating lotus seed cake and apricot juice that a maid had brought from the kitchen.
"Madam, it's too late for you to eat such cold foods; they're bad for your health." The old nanny felt she was having a really tough time; neither of these children was easy to deal with.
"Granny, I'll only drink this once. This was made by my stepmother. It won't taste as good if I eat it tomorrow."
Madam Huo held the old nanny in high esteem, after all, she was her wet nurse who had married into the family with her and had taken care of her for so many years.
"Is Madam so happy?"
The old nanny also smiled, feeling that the lady had become much happier recently, showing some signs of her teenage years.
“I’m happy that Yun Sheng is ambitious. Not only does Yun Sheng want to go to the capital, but I also want to expand the weaving business there. I’ll talk to Wan Niang tomorrow about opening a cloth shop in the capital.”
"Then we'll need to hire more people here, and we'll also have to open a dye shop. What a worry!" Although she said she was worried, Mrs. Huo's face was full of excitement. She liked this busy and fulfilling feeling.
Although she usually helps Chen Yin manage the business, she is ultimately a virtuous wife. Chen Yin handles all the business negotiations, and the weaving workshop and cloth shop now belong to her and Chen Shi.
Although it was small in scale, she was very satisfied.
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