Chapter 339 Then your studies are really bad.
“Sitting here is boring. The dates and pomegranates in the backyard are ripe. Anyone who wants to come pick them with me, come on over. I’ll make fruit tea for you when we get back!”
Madam Xie took the basket handed to her by the nanny, stood up and smiled.
Upon hearing this, Chu Yan stood up and said, "Let's go with Grandma and have a taste of this fresh fruit."
Gu Yin followed after hearing this.
The others didn't come out.
In the backyard, there are not only pomegranate and jujube trees, but also persimmon trees, which are full of bright yellow persimmons, making it look festive.
The old lady smiled and said, "Take whatever you like to eat, and pick it. Don't be shy!"
Chu Yan and Gu Yin went to the pomegranate tree. Seeing that no one was there, Gu Yin whispered, "What's the situation between your family and the Xie family?"
If it's just a family relationship, then Chu Yan's attitude is fine, and she can make her own decisions. But if it's just a superficial relationship or a business relationship, then if Chu Yan criticizes Zhu Xiaoxiao, causing the Xie family to become annoyed and then the Xie family to make things difficult for the Chu family, then that would be terrible.
It has always been believed that merchants can never defeat those in power. The Xie family is already at the top of power. If the Xie family is the kind of family that can't stand seeing their own family members suffer the slightest grievance, then what Chu Yan just said could easily offend them. If this causes Grandpa Chu's plan to fall through, then the two of them would truly be sinners.
They are still young and can lie low and grow. The future belongs to the young. Who will be subservient to whom then is uncertain. Being flexible and adaptable will bring more benefits.
Chu Yan knew that Gu Yin was worried about the Chu family, so he smiled and reached out to tug at her cheek, whispering, "Don't worry, the Xie family isn't confused. We are family and business partners, a win-win relationship. Just do your own thing. We don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either. If we really make a fuss over something like this, it means the Xie family isn't worth it. We can just find another alliance. It's not a big deal. Besides, the future young mistress of the Chu family is more powerful than anyone else. She's the biggest backer of the Chu family. We're not afraid, young mistress."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but laugh.
We were talking about serious business, and this guy just kept acting like this. It was really frustrating. Gu Yin: "..."
"What are you saying, laughing so happily!" An old lady who heard Chu Yan's laughter from not far away turned her head and asked curiously.
Chu Yan raised his eyebrows and held up the pomegranate in his hand: "Ayin asked why we planted pomegranates in the yard, and I said it symbolizes many children and many blessings!"
The old lady came over, picked one, peeled it, and gave it to the two of them: "I mainly like to eat it, so my husband had someone plant it. Later I found out there was another reason for it. We've picked enough. Come on, let's go inside. I'll make you some freshly squeezed pomegranate juice! It's especially sweet and refreshing!"
When the three entered the house, no one was inside. The old lady looked at the nanny in confusion, and the nanny pointed upstairs: "The eldest young lady and the old master are in the study, and Miss Zhu is in the eldest young lady's room."
The old lady nodded upon hearing this, took the fruit to the kitchen, and Chu Yan and Gu Yin went in to help her.
Upstairs in the study, Xie Fangyan sighed, "Is it really not possible? The Zhu family has its own factory, and it's a large-scale machinery factory. It's not like they're taking on the whole thing; they just want to take on a small portion, even just a small share."
Xie Ming looked quietly at his daughter: "This is an internal matter for us. How did Zhu Zhenning find out? Did he send you over to ask him, or did you come over privately on your own?"
Xie Fangyan said helplessly, "I have never paid attention to your army's affairs. How would I know what happened? He said this opportunity is very important. His younger brother owns a factory. If he can take this job, it will be a good opportunity to make a name for himself and will be beneficial for his future development. I don't know anything about this, so I came back to ask you to see what's going on and whether the Zhu family's factory can take the job. If not, then forget it. I'll talk to him about it later."
Xie Ming sneered: "What does Zhu Zhenning do? He's a soldier! What is his responsibility? To protect the country! Go back and tell him that I can't make the decision on this. If he wants a spot, no problem, go apply! If the higher-ups think it's good, and if his brother's factory is really good, they won't miss it! Tell him to do his job well. If he wants to be promoted, he shouldn't always meddle in these trivial matters!"
Xie Fangyan nodded: "Okay, I'll talk to him about it later."
Xie Ming knew his daughter well; besides dance, she was also quite obedient to her family.
"By the way, what's up with your stepdaughter? Didn't she say she wasn't going abroad? Why is she going now?"
When Xie Fangyan heard her father ask about this, she quickly approached him and said with a smile, "It's because she heard that Ayan was in America, so she went there. Dad, do you think Xiaoxiao and Ayan have any issues..." Before she could finish speaking, Xie Ming interrupted her.
"No, impossible, don't even think about it. Did you see that girl just now? She's the one the Chu family has chosen. As for your stepdaughter, I'm not trying to be nosy, but she's terrible at studying, terrible at being a person, and not even good-looking. She's got a lot of petty schemes, and she's so stingy! She even dares to dream of becoming the Chu family's daughter-in-law. She should take a look in the mirror; she's so ugly!"
Xie Fangyan's lips twitched: "Although it's true, Dad, you can't say it like that. If someone hears this, they'll definitely say that I, as a stepmother, am not doing my job."
She married Zhu Zhenning for several reasons: first, they were close in age and he was good-looking, and she was quite familiar with him; second, he was a soldier under her father, so she could trust his character; and third, his daughter was already grown up and didn't need her to take care of her, and no one said anything to her if she didn't want to have children. So, in the end, she got together with him. There was definitely no love between them; mutual respect was more suitable for them.
"If you don't go out and tell, who will know?" Xie Ming scoffed.
After Zhu Xiaoxiao came out of her stepmother's room, she heard a noise downstairs, so she went to the railing and looked down. She saw that Chu Yan and the others were playing with pomegranates, so she lifted her skirt and went downstairs as well.
"Grandma, are you going to make pomegranate juice?" Zhu Xiaoxiao walked in, stood next to Chu Yan, and asked with a smile.
The old lady nodded: "Yes, you should all try it later. See how it differs from what you buy outside!"
After watching them prepare it, Zhu Xiaoxiao also picked up a pomegranate in one hand and a spoon in the other and laughed, "Homemade food is definitely the best! It has Grandma's love in it! How can anything from outside compare?!"
The old lady was so pleased with herself that she couldn't stop smiling.
Chu Yan nudged Gu Yin with his foot under the table, signaling her to watch someone's performance. Gu Yin glanced at him, ignored him, and continued peeling pomegranates.
As a result, she ignored everyone else, but they came to her on their own.
"Gu Yin, are you studying in Beijing or somewhere else? I've never seen you before," Zhu Xiaoxiao said with a smile, glancing at Chu Yan and then at Gu Yin, her gaze lingering on Gu Yin's neck.
Gu Yin continued working without looking up, saying, "Not in Beijing, but in my hometown, Jiang City, Z Province."
Zhu Xiaoxiao was surprised: "You're not from Beijing? I saw how familiar you were with Chu Yan, and I thought you were neighbors or classmates. I know Z Province, but I've never heard of Jiang City."
Gu Yin looked up and said with a smile, "Then your studies are really bad. When Grandpa Xie was young, he fought a war and the two armies met there. It's written in history books, in both junior high and high school history." She then shook her head.
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