Chapter 89 Still competing?
"Cousin, since we parted at Jiang's house that day, I haven't had a chance to see you since."
Lu Yunxi changed his expression and pointed to a shop on the main street ahead that sold items from overseas. The items sold there were dazzling and were very popular among the ladies and wives of wealthy families in the capital.
"On your birthday, your cousin didn't send you a birthday gift, so I'll make it up to you today."
As Lu Yunxi spoke, he took out a property deed from his sleeve pocket, intending to give the shop to Jiang Yuzhu.
Jiang Yuzhu was stunned for a moment and didn't answer it.
The shop selling Wai Hai items was doing a booming business, and both Qiao Ying and Yu Jiaojiao had given her things as gifts.
Jiang Yuzhu had seen the world and had little interest in peep shows and wound-up music boxes.
This thing may seem useless, but there is a market for it.
Jiang Yuzhu was quick-witted and immediately sent the items from outer sea to the craftsmen in Jiang's shop. Within a few days, the craftsmen made high-quality imitations and sold them, making a lot of money.
Seeing her cousin hesitate, Lu Yunxi's eyes softened and she asked, "Why, you don't like it?"
Yes, who doesn’t like money?
But Jiang Yuzhu has a bottom line when doing things. She doesn't take money from anyone, especially from her cousin with whom she has complicated ties. Asking for things from him is a big taboo!
It was not a solution to drag it on, so Jiang Yuzhu decided to cut off the peach blossoms herself: "Cousin, I can't accept it."
"Why do you still blame me for disappearing and failing you?"
There was a look of pain in Lu Yunxi's eyes, which made Jiang Yuzhu's eyelids twitch.
After a long while, she shook her head: "No."
"No matter what happened in the past, you are my cousin. With this relationship, you can take over the shop with peace of mind."
When a cousin gives a gift to his cousin, it has nothing to do with love between men and women.
Jiang Yuzhu rubbed her brows and her mind became exceptionally clear. Accepting his shop meant that she was willing to reconcile. Lu Yunxi was avoiding the main point and was trying to fool her?
After waiting for a long time, Lu Yunxi lost his patience and asked with gloom in his eyes: "Why don't you accept it?"
"My mother won't let me!"
Jiang Yuzhu suddenly had an idea and replied.
Lu Yunxi: “…”
He really didn't expect this reason.
The originally harmonious atmosphere froze into ice.
Lu Yunxi kept smiling, but his aura suddenly became much colder.
Jiang Yuzhu was confused, so she asked several maids around her. Lu Yunxi was as famous as Xie Zhao in Jiangnan, which showed that he was knowledgeable and suave.
This cousin has no female relatives around him and is only patient with the original owner. If he had not suddenly disappeared, the two families would have definitely gotten married.
For some reason, Jiang Yuzhu always felt that Lu Yunxi was not who he appeared to be.
Human hearts are complex and have many sides.
When the two of them looked at each other, Jiang Yuzhu could not feel any affection except for his burning gaze. Instead, alarm bells started ringing in her heart and she wanted to run away several times.
"Cousin, I think the capital is not as good as Jiangnan. When will you go back?"
Jiang Yuzhu changed the subject and started talking about family matters.
Lu Yunxi could tell that Jiang Yuzhu wanted to drive him away, but he refused: "The climate in Jiangnan is better than that in Beijing, but there is no one waiting for me."
"You are my only son, don't you want to stay by my side and fulfill your filial duty?"
Jiang Yuzhu was embarrassed, but continued shamelessly, "Even if I get married, I can't leave my parents, brothers and sisters-in-law."
"Then bring my mother to the capital."
Lu Yunxi stared at Jiang Yuzhu and countered her moves.
His previous premonition was correct. His cousin had long forgotten the love they had for each other. Not only that, she also hoped that he would not disturb her quiet life.
Jiang Yuzhu thought for a moment and said, "What my cousin said makes sense, but this may not be what my aunt wants. It would be more important for you to get married as soon as possible so that my aunt can have a grandson."
I couldn't be more direct, Lu Yunxi would definitely understand.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yunxi said, "Cousin, I cannot forget the past. If I had not married you, I would rather never marry again."
Jiang Yuzhu: “…”
If she doesn't want to marry him, then she doesn't want to marry him. It's none of her business! As long as she stays away from her, she won't feel any guilt.
Lu Yunxi's confession was direct, which gave Jiang Yuzhu even more headache.
The Jiang family and the Lu family no longer have any contact, so she should change her strategy and avoid Lu Yunxi next time. It is Lu Yunxi's own business if he is persistent and can't let go.
Jiang Yuzhu was thinking about the words when someone stopped in front of her and said, "Madam."
Seeing that it was Xie Zhao, Jiang Yuzhu excitedly stepped forward, put her arm around his, and said with sparkling eyes: "Husband, didn't you go back to the government office?"
Xie Zhao can, whenever there is a need, he happens to be there.
"Jia Wu has accomplices. I am afraid you are in danger, so I followed you to check."
Xie Zhao touched Jiang Yuzhu's cheek. Jiang Yuzhu turned sideways uncomfortably. She was counting on Xie Zhao for help, so why did this guy take the initiative first?
Feeling the smoothness in his hands, Xie Zhao's mind moved slightly.
"Thank you for coming, sir."
Lu Yunxi stood still, squinting his eyes as he watched the interaction between Jiang Yuzhu and Xie Zhao.
The two of them couldn't hide their little actions, and there was no sign of coldness or distance between them.
Lu Yunxi got the news. How could the couple, who had been at odds for many years, have such a tacit understanding?
It seems that it is time to punish those useless people under my command.
Xie Zhao nodded indifferently, as if he had greeted Lu Yunxi.
Seeing that Xie Zhao was unwilling to talk to him, Lu Yunxi put on a faint smile, diluting the affection in his peach blossom eyes, frowning and saying: "Thank you, sir, I stopped my cousin this time, as her cousin, I just want to express my feelings."
In Lu Yunxi's hand was the title deed and land deeds of the shop, and the provocative meaning in his words was obvious. No wonder it is said that human nature is despicable. Things and people that he cannot get actually arouse his interest.
"Thank you, Mr. Lu, but Yuzhu probably doesn't need it."
Xie Zhao looked calm and politely declined on behalf of Jiang Yuzhu.
This time, Lu Yunxi caught the opportunity and said, "Thank you, sir, for understanding women? Look at the wives and daughters of officials in the capital, who doesn't like the things brought back from overseas?"
Although there are imitations made by opportunists in the market, the real ones cannot be fake.
Objects in the open sea drift on the sea for more than a month, consuming a lot of manpower and resources, so they are more valuable.
Xie Zhao said that Jiang Yuzhu didn't like him and was the toughest person in her body.
Facing Lu Yunxi's questioning, Xie Zhao remained indifferent. He turned around and hugged Jiang Yuzhu, and asked with a smile, "Madam, do you like it?"
Xie Zhao's voice was very soft, and his eyes were deep and a little charming.
Jiang Yuzhu seemed to see the bright and cold moon in winter, with its body covered in silver frost. She was distracted and nodded as if possessed by a ghost.
When she came to her senses, Jiang Yuzhu felt a little annoyed. Why was she helping outsiders and not giving her husband face?
At least for now, she and Xie Zhao are in the same group.
"My cousin said she liked it!"
Lu Yunxi got the chance and took a step forward, wanting to stand next to Xie Zhao and Jiang Yuzhu to separate the two.
Liang An was quick-witted and stood in front of Lu Yunxi. The opportunity to make a contribution had come. His wife saw that he performed well and could cook grilled fish.
Facing Lu Yunxi's repeated provocations, Xie Zhao frowned slightly: "If my madam likes something, I will definitely do my best. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to send a ship to the open sea. It just arrived at the Beijing dock today. All the items on the ship from the open sea belong to my madam."
Just a few trinkets in a shop, nothing special.
So...are we still competing?
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