Chapter 113 I think the business is too small
It was busy until the end of the year. As the New Year was approaching, because Shen Qi was pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to go out, Xie Yuduo sent letters to both families early to inform their elders that the couple would stay in Guangling City this year and would not return to their hometown in Pingshan County to celebrate the New Year.
Years ago, Shen Shaozheng, the eldest brother of the Shen family, was about to come to the provincial capital to look at new goods, and he took his wife Qiao Yunhua to visit his sister and brother-in-law.
The Shen family's parents were too old to come along, so they asked their son and daughter-in-law to bring a lot of things to the Shen Qi couple. When the Xie family heard about this, they also asked them to bring a lot of gifts.
Chen Qi had never traveled far since she was a child, and even after marrying in the county town, she would return home every now and then. Now, after being away for months, she was pregnant, and seeing her family again was so exciting that she burst into tears. She had already arranged for the servants to clean the guest room in the front yard, allowing her brother and sister-in-law to stay at the Xie family's house for a few more days.
It just so happened that Yu Zhong's husband He Dalang had been out selling wine for many days and was counting the days to return home for the New Year.
On this day, the Shen couple had not left yet, and the He couple brought their children to visit the Xie family, and the three families gathered together.
Because they were all close relatives, there was no separation between men and women. Everyone was divided into host and guest, and then sat in a circle in the hall.
The husbands of the three families were all businessmen, and they drank slowly at the table while discussing business matters. The sisters-in-law did not want to drink, so after dinner they left early to have tea.
Chen Qi was more than six months pregnant. She leaned on the soft kang couch, chatting with Qiao, Yu Zhong and Yu Jing about some intimate family matters, and watching the children of the He family playing nearby, she was very happy.
When they were half drunk, Yu Zhong happened to see that her husband's soup bowl was empty, so she stood up and walked over to add more soup for him.
Unexpectedly, He Dalang cursed and knocked over the soup bowl.
"Can't you see we're drinking? Why are you serving us soup?"
He glared at his own children again.
"What a fuss of kids! Can't you see the adults are talking about serious business? How did you teach them? You told them to go play somewhere else!"
He was so proud of his contribution to supporting his family that he was used to ordering his wife and children around at home. He didn't even know how to restrain himself when he was at his wife's brother's house, which was becoming increasingly wealthy.
Xie Yuduo's eyes darkened.
He was not yet an adult when his eldest sister got married, and the He family was far away in the provincial capital. The time he had spent dealing with his brother-in-law was not as long as the time he had spent with the eldest brother of the Shen family.
Yu Zhong didn't think it was a big deal, he was used to it, so he asked the children to stay away, put down the spoon, stood up and walked to the other side, ready to pick up the teapot to add more tea for him.
"Then my husband, please have a cup of tea to help you get over the alcohol."
Chen Qi had already seen Xie Yuduo's expression, and seeing that he looked unhappy, she quickly spoke.
"Big sister, please sit down quickly. There are so many maids at home, how can I burden you with doing it?"
Before she could say this, a maid came up and poured tea from the pot.
He Dalang saw that the maid of the Xie family was discerning and submissive. If she were in his own home, she would never be treated like this. He felt very pleased for a moment.
"Haha, it has to be you, Erlang. You've done a great job in business and it's huge! Your family enjoys this much every day. You're so blessed! So blessed!"
After saying this, everyone fell silent.
Shen Shao and Qiao, who had been silent all this time, looked at each other from a distance across the crowd.
Xie Yuduo's expression became even colder, and he was about to put down the wine glass that he had been holding tightly in his hand.
Chen Qi spoke again.
"Yuduo, I want to eat the fruit on the plate in front of you. Bring it to me."
When Xie Yuduo heard Chen Qi speak, he really stood up and put a plate of fruit on the table in front of her.
He put down the plate but didn't leave. He picked up a fruit and carefully peeled it for her.
Chen Qi didn't move, didn't even raise her hands, and waited there as if it was normal.
When He Dalang heard Chen Qi calling Xie Yuduo's name directly, he was a little surprised. Then he looked at Erlang and saw that he really obeyed her orders and did everything she said, and he was even more stunned.
He has been yelling at his wife and children for many years, but he has never seen a couple act like this!
He lowered his head slightly, as if thinking about something, and drank a glass of wine by himself.
Xie Yuduo peeled one carefully before handing it to Chen Qi.
In front of everyone, Chen Qi couldn't eat it directly, so she reached out to take it while raising her voice.
"I just heard my brother-in-law say that he's been away from home all year round, specializing in the liquor business. Yuduo, I remember that our shop has some big liquor merchants from all over the country doing business?"
Hearing this, He Dalang's ears suddenly perked up.
Xie Yuduo has always only done high-profit business and never engaged in small and troublesome business like selling wine.
He was about to answer, but Chen Qi quietly pinched his palm while reaching out to take the fruit.
Their eyes met, and he didn't understand, so he raised his voice.
"Oh, I've seen a few before, but I thought their business was small, so I didn't pay much attention."
Mr. Xie thinks his business is too small, but Mr. He does not.
He quickly stood up and walked over, still holding a glass of wine in his hand.
"My dear brother, is that true? If you see me next time, please keep an eye out for me. With a large business like yours, if I can just help, even a small business can earn me much more than I could earn outside."
Xie Yuduo didn't even look at him, picked up another fruit and started peeling it.
"Oh, let's talk about this later. I'm just afraid I can't remember everything. Big sister, I remember you liked eating this fruit before. It's sweet today, so you can eat a few more."
After saying that, Xie Yuduo handed the second fruit he had just peeled to Yu Zhong.
This was the first time Yu Zhong had eaten this fruit, so there was no difference between them. However, she didn't say anything and just took it with a smile.
When He Dalang saw this, he quickly put down his wine glass and reached out to take a piece of fruit.
"My dear brother, you should peel it for my sister-in-law. If my wife likes to eat it, I will peel it for her."
He Dalang peeled the fruit clumsily while coming closer to chat. Xie Yuduo still ignored him and peeled the fruit for Chen Qi seriously.
Seeing this lively scene, Shen Shao chuckled quietly. Seeing that there was another plate on the table, he picked up one and peeled it, then quietly handed it to Qiao who had just walked over.
"Come on, you like to eat it too, I will remember it."
Qiao smiled faintly.
After eating a few, Chen Qi thought they were too sweet and shook her head to indicate that she didn't want to eat anymore. Seeing that Xie Yuduo's hands were stained with fruit juice, she handed him her handkerchief to wipe his hands, but Xie Yuduo stretched out his hand and asked her to wipe it for him.
Shen Shao and Qiao looked at each other again and smiled silently.
At night, the Xie couple sent a car to take the four members of the He family back home, and then sent the Shen couple back to the guest house, and then they both returned to their room.
Chen Qi had only been with the others for half a day, but her waist was still sore. Xie Yuduo helped her take off her outer garments, helped her lie on the bed, and gently massaged her waist.
Chen Qi benefited greatly from it.
"Sir, it wouldn't be difficult for our family to add some wine business, right?"
Xie Yuduo was annoyed.
“It’s not difficult, it’s just that I don’t want to do it.”
Chen Qi couldn't help but scold him when she heard that he still had this bad temper.
"When we were in Pingshan County, you took such good care of my father and brother. Now that you're here with my elder sister in the provincial capital, why don't you take care of her husband's business?"
Xie Yuduo slowed down his grip and snorted coldly.
"If that man had half the honesty and sincerity of your eldest brother, it wouldn't be difficult for me to open two new shops for him."
Back then, he helped support the Shen family not only because he felt that the Shen family's father and brothers were sincere and honest, but also to make it easier for Shen Qi to reunite and feel at ease.
Looking at He Dalang's behavior today, even if Xie Yuduo raised a fortune from supporting the He family, his own sister would probably not be able to benefit from it at all.
Chen Qi knew that he was looking at He Dalang with anger, so she tried to stop him at the dinner table.
If she didn't speak up, he would have lost his temper on the spot, and when the couple returned to the He family, the eldest sister would inevitably be the one who suffered the grievances.
Seeing that he still refused to take care of the He family, Shen Qi patted his hand, motioned him to stop, turned around and talked to him properly.
"If you really don't want to take care of it, then don't get involved. However, before we drink, you should at least let him know a little. Just say... just say you're taking your time, preferably over three to five years, and then slowly, letting him know occasionally if there's a little money to be made. His family has little capital, so they'll probably be tempted by this little bit of wealth. If you do that, Big Sister can have a few days of peace and contentment."
Xie Yuduo thought it made sense, nodded in agreement, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
"I think I'm better than everyone else, but when it comes to taking care of your family, I'm always not as thorough and thoughtful as you."
When Shen Qi heard his sigh, she couldn't help but laugh and scold.
"You are so greedy! If you have all the wisdom in the world, what's the point of all these people? My dear, don't blame yourself. I don't want anything else from you, just so you can earn money selling your body."
When Xie Yuduo heard her teasing words, he was not willing to give in. He immediately came over and breathed on her neck.
She couldn't stand this the most.
After half a day, Chen Qi was annoyed by him and finally gave him a little sweetness to try. But after a while, her hands felt sore. The man was having fun and was not willing to give up. She kept pestering him for a long time before she finally got her satisfaction.
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