After chatting with Li Kaishan for a few minutes, Yan Qingqing prepared to go home, as she had been busy all day.
On her way home, Yan Qingqing ran into Li Xiangjin, who seemed to have bumped into her by chance.
Yan Qingqing smiled sarcastically. She had been in the ancient world for a year and hadn't had many interactions with Li Xiangjin and Li Xiangyin.
However, Yan Qingqing felt that the two brothers were both clever people. They never came directly to Yan Qingqing for what they wanted, but instead went to Grandma Li to intervene, using Grandma Li as a pawn.
However, the two were selfish and cold-hearted, and no matter how smart Yan Qingqing was, she couldn't feel any affection for them.
Yan Qingqing didn't intend to pay him any attention and walked straight past him. Sure enough, after Yan Qingqing had taken a few steps, Li Xiangjin couldn't wait to call out, "Second Aunt, did I do something wrong to upset you? Please tell me, and I will definitely correct it."
Yan Qingqing stopped and scoffed, saying, "You're an adult now, and you have parents. If you do something wrong, your parents will naturally teach you, or at least your grandparents. Why should it be my turn?"
Li Xiangjin knew from these words that Yan Qingqing didn't want to talk to him, but he had come here specifically to see Yan Qingqing, so he wouldn't give up easily.
So he spoke again: "Actually, I know that my aunt hates me. My father spent a lot of money on my studies, and in the end he did something that disgraced the family. As the eldest grandson of the eldest son, I have always disregarded my second uncle and aunt because I have a father who was a student in the imperial examinations."
It wasn't until my father had that I realized my mistake and wanted to apologize to my second aunt. But I've never been good with words, unlike Xiang Bao who is so charming.
I hope my second aunt can forgive my mistake for the sake of us being family. From now on, I am willing to follow your lead.
After speaking, he bowed deeply to Yan Qingqing, his attitude quite sincere.
At this time, several villagers would occasionally pass by. They all knew about Old Li's family situation, so some would point and whisper among themselves.
Of course, Yan Qingqing wasn't the one being pointed at; given her current status in Canghe Village, very few people dared to point fingers at her.
Yan Qingqing's eyes held a mocking smile. She wanted to see how long Li Xiangjin could keep up the act. Li Xiangjin's words just now seemed sincere, but in fact, every word he uttered was an attempt to shirk responsibility.
First, they blamed Li Dani for the favoritism shown by Grandpa Li and Grandma Li, and then they said that Yan Qingqing, as his aunt, could not treat him and Li Xiangbao equally.
Why should Yan Qingqing treat them all the same? Putting aside the fact that Li Sanniu and Xu Shi have always helped her, Li Xiangbao is also a kind-hearted and good boy. She is willing to lend them a hand and cultivate them. Even if Li Xiangjin has objections, so what?
Sure enough, Li Xiangjin soon couldn't stand the pointing and whispering of passersby. His eyes were filled with humiliation, but reason told him to stay calm. So he said to Yan Qingqing, "Second Aunt, I know you won't forgive me right away, but I feel much more at ease after talking to you."
I will definitely listen to my second aunt's teachings from now on. I will fully support her in raising money from the whole village to build an inn. I will go back now and find a way to raise the money.
Without waiting for Yan Qingqing to speak, he ran off quickly. Yan Qingqing sneered; this Li Xiangjin really was quite clever. If this inn were truly built, it would be very profitable later on; he'd really be getting a good deal.
Yan Qingqing really didn't want to make money with this kind of person, but after all, she had already discussed the policy with the village chief, and all villagers of Canghe Village could participate, so she wasn't so petty as to target anyone.
The next day, Yan Qingqing got up very early; she planned to go to the county town.
Li Xiang'an hadn't been to the shop for a long time. Ever since Yan Qingqing went to the prefectural city, he had started managing the family workshop and had no time to take care of the shop.
Fortunately, Wang Dong and Li Xiangbao are both hardworking people. From the beginning, they followed Li Xiang'an and did everything by themselves, learning a lot of skills.
Li Xiang'an then hired another accountant, and now the shop is managed jointly by the two of them. So far, there haven't been any major problems.
Li Xiang'an followed Yan Qingqing into the carriage. Yan Qingqing looked at the increasingly mature and steady boy and said, "Why are you still worried about the shop?"
Li Xiang'an nodded honestly and replied, "I started this shop myself, and it took me so much effort. I always feel reluctant to give it up."
However, I also know that I should let go. I need to give Xiang Bao and Wang Dong a chance to grow, and I also need to grow myself.
My son now realizes that managing a workshop is much more difficult than managing a shop, so he truly admires his sister-in-law and her colleagues.
Of course, I admire my mother even more!
Yan Qingqing nodded and praised, "You've made great progress. One should always look forward, especially those in management. You need to manage not only the industry but also your team."
"It's also because your mother's expectations of you are too high. After all, you're only fourteen years old. But your mother doesn't have time anymore. We both need to grow up quickly so that we have more options when danger comes."
Li Xiang'an listened and nodded seriously. His mother was always good at planning ahead, and he and his other brothers and sisters were all working hard for this.
They soon arrived in the county town. Yan Qingqing hadn't been to the shop in a long time. Wang Dong and Li Xiangbao were incredibly enthusiastic when they saw her, asking her all sorts of questions, which almost overwhelmed Yan Qingqing.
Fortunately, it was still early and the shop hadn't started to get busy yet, so Yan Qingqing patiently answered their questions one by one.
Finally, Yan Qingqing told Wang Dong about the plan to build a guesthouse in the village and asked him if he wanted to invest in it.
After hearing this, Wang Dong immediately expressed his desire to invest. He then went back to the backyard, took out all his savings, and handed them to Yan Qingqing, saying, "Auntie, this is all my belongings. It includes the medical expenses that Li Erdan paid back, as well as the wages you've paid me these past few months. Please take it back with you."
Yan Qingqing felt the small bag of silver was heavy as she held it, thinking that this little guy had quite a lot of possessions. She immediately opened the bag and counted the money, which turned out to be fifteen taels.
After counting the money, Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Okay, I'll give this money to the village chief when I get back. I'll definitely earn some for your future wife."
Wang Dong knew Yan Qingqing was teasing her, and her face immediately turned bright red with embarrassment, which made Yan Qingqing burst into laughter.
Li Xiangbao, who was thick-skinned, secretly tugged at Yan Qingqing's sleeve and said, "Second Aunt, I also have a few taels of silver here. Could you take it back with me? I also want to save up some money for a wife so I can marry a pretty one. That's always been my dream."
Before he could finish speaking, Li Xiang'an grabbed his ear and said, "You're only a few years old and you're already thinking about getting married. Just a few days ago you were full of ambition, saying you would work hard and strive to become the big boss and make a lot of money as soon as possible. Now you've changed your mind."
While groaning and crying out, Li Xiangbao argued, "Second brother, let go. Making a lot of money and getting married are not mutually exclusive. My mother isn't as fertile as my second aunt. I'm the only son in the family, and your third uncle and aunt are counting on me to carry on the family line."
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