Luo Qiongying was obviously very good at housework. The whole yard was kept clean and tidy, and it looked very spacious and bright.
Not only was the ground spotless, even the air seemed to have become much fresher.
The servants in charge of daily work in the courtyard were all dressed neatly and had happy smiles on their faces. It was obvious that working here was full of vitality.
After entering the main courtyard, Zhang Xu and Luo Qiongying walked out of the gate side by side to welcome the guests from afar.
"Qingshu, Hongsheng, you're finally here! Come in and take a rest. We just made a big pot of sour plum soup. Come and try it."
Luo Qiongying said this with a smile on her face, her voice full of affection.
Wen Zhu had a lot to say, but he didn't know where to start. He could only nod friendly, bow politely to Zhang Xu and his wife, and then follow everyone into the living room and sit down.
Luo Qiongying ordered her servants to prepare some light, thirst-quenching tea and a variety of snacks to place in front of the guests. In addition, she specially asked someone to deliver a piece of freshly cut watermelon and placed a small silver plate filled with crushed ice on the table to cool down the guests.
"Don't bother, we've already had lunch on the way."
Wen Zhu patted her skirt lightly and answered gently from the given position, her tone revealing a sense of indifference yet politeness.
"Oh, that's fine. Then you can just treat this place as your own home and be more casual."
After hearing what the other party said, Luo Qiongying smiled heartily, and then sat down on the chair next to Zhang Xu. The two of them looked particularly intimate.
Suddenly thinking of everything that had happened during this period and the changes in her status, Wen Zhu, who had been feeling uneasy, felt relieved. She took a deep breath and said to her father with a smile, "Dad, now I can stand here and speak with dignity. Because the young mistress has officially announced that my indenture has been returned to me, the label of low-class household registration has been removed from me."
Upon hearing the news, the usually calm and reserved Zhang Xu suddenly beamed, "Really? This is truly fantastic!"
He shouted excitedly, as if he saw new hope.
However, Wen Zhu did not become complacent. She simply said in a softer voice, "Although I am no longer a lowly person, there are still limits to what an ordinary woman can do. Our family's future happiness and stability still depends on the joint efforts of you, Dad, and Big Brother."
Seeing his lovely daughter's eyes full of trust and expectation, Zhang Xu nodded without hesitation, nodding vigorously to show his commitment. "No problem, no problem. Please rest assured and hand over this responsibility to us. I already have a clear development plan. In the near future, I plan to open a few more stores and strive to increase our family income."
"If conditions permit, you might as well try a few more businesses."
Wen Zhu suggested with a smile while holding a cup of tea.
"I have the idea, but the difficulty lies in the cost of renting a store and hiring employees, which adds up to a considerable amount."
Zhang Xu responded somewhat sadly, his face full of worry about the uncertainty of the future.
"I just received a bonus from the Emperor, which I can use as start-up capital."
Hong Sheng added seriously, his tone firm, hoping to be of help.
"It would be better to use that money to buy some land for Hongsheng. After all, he earned this reward with his own life. If you are short of capital to open a shop, you can borrow some from me first and pay it back when you make money."
As he spoke, Wen Zhu slowly sipped the warm tea, his words revealing concern and consideration.
"All right."
After hearing this, Zhang Xu nodded slightly to show his agreement, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.
"Although making braised food is profitable, it's generally not as lucrative as making wine. My late husband once developed a secret recipe for a fine wine that was incredibly pure and sweet. Unfortunately, he couldn't get an official license to commercialize it."
Luo Qiongying made a tentative suggestion, her eyes full of hope and a bit of regret.
"If it's true as you say, this project will definitely bring in huge profits. Don't you want to give up such a good opportunity?"
Wen Zhu raised the corners of his mouth slightly and asked with a smile, as if he had already realized the huge potential of this business.
"Without a licence you can't legally sell any product, so even if the wine is good, it's just for home consumption."
After saying this, Luo Qiongying sighed, and her words revealed an unconcealable helplessness and loss.
After pondering for a moment, Wen Zhu replied, "First, produce a small batch of samples according to that method and let me try it to see how it works. Maybe I can find some connections to get official approval, so that we can expand the business on a large scale and get higher returns."
The words express both expectations for the future and confidence in solutions.
"That's exactly what I intended."
After listening to her daughter's opinion, Luo Qiongying stood up slowly with a gentle smile on her face and said goodbye, "I have to go out and take care of some matters. You two father and daughter finally have this opportunity to have a good chat. Spend some time together."
After seeing Luo Qiongying off, Wen Zhu returned to the room and said softly but seriously to his father, "Father, please remember this—Hongsheng is your biological son. Please consider providing a more solid foundation for his future life and development."
"I know. The reason I work so hard is not just for myself, but more importantly, I hope to create a better living environment for you and your siblings."
In response to Wen Zhu's words, Zhang Xu responded firmly and confidently.
"Actually, I personally don't particularly need financial help or support. I just sincerely hope that you can support the family and make it more glorious."
Wen Zhu looked into his father's eyes and expressed his thoughts in an honest and direct manner.
She then added, "Please keep your promise to me and ensure that the portion that Hong Sheng deserves is fairly distributed to the right person."
When she said this, she noticed a slight embarrassment on her father's face, because it was closely related to the fact that he remarried.
"I understand," Zhang Xu nodded in response.
“I can make money myself…”
Hong Sheng spoke a little shyly and scratched his hair subconsciously.
Sensing her brother's mood, Wen Zhu gently patted his shoulders a few times and said comfortingly, "Sister believes that you can earn money to support yourself, but the part that belongs to you should belong to you. Go, go riding a horse and have some fun to relax."
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