Chapter 167: Being the "Old Husband" Behind a Successful Woman?!
Half an hour later, at Haiyan Street, the most prosperous street in Yanmao City.
It was afternoon, the streets were crowded with people, the cries of vendors could be heard one after another, and the city was filled with the unique vitality and bustle of a port city.
However, when two figures appeared at the intersection, it was as if a pause button was pressed, and the entire street fell into a strange silence!
The two people in front were both wearing moon-white brocade robes, with jade crowns to tie their hair, and their figures were tall and slender.
The man on the left, Dongfang Qiwu, has an elegant and gentle temperament, picturesque features, and especially a pair of phoenix eyes, which are filled with the calmness and wisdom accumulated over the years. There is a faint smile at the corner of his lips that makes people feel like they are bathed in spring breeze.
She held a simple and elegant folding fan in her hand and waved it gently, looking like a handsome young man, gentle as jade, with a reserved elegance, just like the bright moon, attracting people's admiration.
Dongfang Yuning on the right, on the other hand, has a completely different style! Her eyebrows and eyes are delicate and lively, her skin is white and almost transparent, and her peach blossom eyes are especially bright and charming. Her lips are red and her teeth are white, and her smile is dazzling.
She walked briskly, with the youthful vigor and activity of a young person, her folding fan spinning between her fingertips. She looked like a spoiled young master from a wealthy family, ignorant of the sufferings of the world. She was so cute and tender that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of her!
The two sisters already had excellent foundations, and with a little disguise and changing into men's clothing, their lethality was like a nuclear bomb!
The whole street exploded in an instant!
After a brief silence, there was a thunderous inhalation and suppressed screams!
"Oh my...Oh my God! Look! Whose little boy is that?!"
"The one on the left! The older one on the left! So... so charming! Like a god-like figure from a storybook!"
"The one on the right! The little one on the right! Oh my god! She's so pretty! So cute and pretty! Such skin! Such eyes! My sister's (aunt's) heart is melting!"
"I like the mature one! Calm! Reliable! Just one glance makes people feel at ease!"
"I like the small one! It's so tender that you can squeeze out water! Ahhhh! He smiled at me! Did he smile at me?!"
"When did these two godlike, jade-faced gentlemen appear in Yanmao City?! Why haven't I seen them before?!"
"Those two following behind...are they guards? They have dark faces and look a bit fierce and annoying. What's going on?"
"That's right! Stand further away and don't block us from looking at the handsome guy!"
“…”
The whispers quickly turned into bold discussions, and countless burning gazes focused on the Oriental sisters like searchlights.
Handkerchiefs, sachets, and even fresh fruits began to be thrown in their direction as if they were free!
Where had Dongfang Qiwu ever experienced such a situation?
Even though she was used to big scenes, she was still embarrassed to be surrounded by people as if she were a peerless handsome man, and had things thrown at her by enthusiastic young girls and wives. Fortunately, she had disguised herself and even forgot to wave her folding fan. Her body was slightly stiff, and she looked at her sister for help.
Dongfang Yuning was completely enjoying it!
She dodged left and right with a smile, occasionally blowing kisses to the crowd, causing even louder screams, and laughing inwardly:
[Hahaha! 118! See?! This young master is still as charming as ever! My sister has captured this temperament perfectly! A gentle and beautiful uncle like jade!]
Ugh, big brother Mei! I'm a cute little puppy who everyone loves and flowers bloom when I see them! The group of resentful husbands behind me? Hahaha, the background board is confirmed!]
System 118:
[Ding! The host's charm is off the charts! Dongfang Qiwu's temperament is at its maximum! Yanmao Street is hosting a large-scale "Danmei Shining into Reality" event!
Current harvest: N young girls' hearts, N mature women's coveting gazes, 7 sachets, 3 handkerchiefs, 2 apples (nearly hitting the emperor's brother-in-law)! The resentment level behind is rapidly increasing! Please keep a safe distance!
At this moment, Nangong Ye and Nangong Yu, who were three steps behind the two sisters, had faces that could no longer be described as "black". It was as if ink was mixed into the ashes at the bottom of the pot!
Nangong Ye: [An eyesore? Guard?]
His icy gaze swept across the women who shouted "an eyesore", and they were instantly silenced.
[So tender that you can squeeze out water? ]
Watching his young wife blowing kisses to the crowd, he slightly exerted force on the fan ribs with his fingers, and the fan made of fine steel groaned under the weight.
【Smiled at her?】
He locked onto the girl in green who had shouted "Smiled at me," his eyes narrowing dangerously.
Very good, the South Asian spices that Yueji Pavilion has just arrived, it seems that we don’t need to supply this store anymore.
Inner thoughts: [It seems that the women in Yanmao City need to strengthen their "eyesight" and "safety awareness" education.
Also, when we get back, lock Ning'er's most youthful-looking moon-white robe in the bottom of the box! No, burn it!]
Nangong Yu: [Mature? Tasteful? A godlike figure?!]
He looked at his wife being stared at with "drooling" eyes by a group of women, and also received several sachets. He felt like a green cloud was pressing down on his head!
I roared inwardly: [That's my queen! My queen! You bunch of scoundrels! Are you blind?!]
[Old man? An eyesore?]
Hearing the comments like "the two behind are a bit annoying" and "old man", Nangong Yu felt like a thousand arrows were stabbed in his heart!
He subconsciously touched his face, feeling grief-stricken and angry:
[Am I… am I old?! I'm clearly in my prime! In the prime of my life! I'm only… just a little more mature than Aye!]
Looking at his younger brother Nangong Ye's dark but still handsome profile, and then looking at his own jaw, which seemed a little loose due to psychological effects, Nangong Yu fell into deep self-doubt and resentment:
[Why! Why does Wuer become a god-like figure when she dresses as a man, while I become an eyesore, an old man?! This is so unfair!]
He looked at Dongfang Qiwu with grievance, hoping to get some comfort, but he found that although his wife was a little embarrassed, there seemed to be a hint of novelty and a hint of pride in the depths of her eyes?
Nangong Yu's defense was completely broken:
[Wu'er! You've changed! You actually enjoy being pursued by other women?! I... I'm so miserable!]
A bold flower girl, blushing, pressed a brightly blossoming crabapple blossom into Dongfang Qiwu's hand:
"Sir, I'm sending you off!"
Dongfang Qiwu held the flowers, not knowing whether to take them or throw them away, and was so embarrassed that he dug his toes into the ground.
Nangong Yu was filled with impotent rage: [How can this be! In broad daylight! How disgraceful! Guards! Where are the guards?!]
System 118: [Ding! The Empress has received 1 flower, Charm Certification +1! The Emperor's brother-in-law is brimming with jealousy, his acidity skyrocketing! It is recommended that the host activate 'Protecting Sister' mode!]
Dongfang Yuning: [Received!]
She came over with a smile, put her arm around her sister's shoulders (with a bold gesture), and winked at the flower girl:
"Thank you, young lady! But my eldest brother is already taken! My sister-in-law is very fierce and will be jealous!"
After saying this, he deliberately nodded at Nangong Yu who had a sullen face behind him.
Nangong Yu: “…”
Inwardly: [Vicious?! How am I vicious?! I'm obviously very gentle! Also, Ning'er, why are you hugging my Wu'er?! Let go!]
Dongfang Qiwu was amused by his sister and felt both amused and helpless, but he felt inexplicably relieved.
Passing by a newly opened clothing store called "Yunxiang Clothing", the latest styles of Nanyang-style dresses were hanging in the window.
Dongfang Qiwu's attention was attracted and he took a few more glances.
Dongfang Yuning immediately understood:
"Sister, do you like it? Let's go in and take a look! We can buy women's clothes even if we dress up as men! Just think of it as choosing a gift for your future sister-in-law!"
She pulled Dongfang Qiwu and walked inside.
Nangong Yu: [Finally, I have a normal hobby... Wait! Why are you picking for my 'sister-in-law'?! Wu'er, wear it yourself! I'll buy you a whole house!]
He was just about to follow in.
The shopkeeper's wife was a passionate and lively person. When she saw the two handsome men, her eyes widened and she completely ignored the Nangong brothers behind them:
"Hey! Please come in, my dear guests! Are you choosing clothes for your loved ones? We have just arrived in our shop, and we guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
This... uh, older gentleman, you have a gentle temperament, and this Yuehuajin is suitable for you! This young gentleman, you have fair skin, and this Xiayingsha is the best suit for you! Wear it and your sweetheart will be unable to take his eyes off you!
Dongfang Qiwu/Dongfang Yuning: "..."
Nangong Ye/Nangong Yu: [Sweetheart?!]
System 118: [Poof! The shopkeeper's wife's amazing assist! Precise finishing blow! The resentful husband group is charging their rage... Host, retreat quickly!]
Dongfang Yuning suppressed his laughter and pointed at two pieces of cloth randomly:
"Wrap it up, wrap it up! I want them all!"
After paying the money, he quickly fled the scene with his still messy sister.
After finally getting rid of the enthusiastic "fans" and the heartbreaking shopkeeper, the group finally returned to the relatively quiet Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce branch.
The blush on Dongfang Qiwu's face had not completely faded, but his eyes were brighter and more determined than before.
She took off the troublesome men's outer robe and the inner garment, breathed a long sigh of relief, and then her eyes fell on the huge account books and the dazzling array of goods samples of the Chamber of Commerce.
"Ning'er,"
She walked to the huge South Sea spice sample rack, picked up a piece of dark agarwood, sniffed it carefully, and looked at the price tag next to it.
"The quality and price of this agarwood seems to be 20% lower than the purchase price at Yueji Pavilion in Beijing? Is it because of a different source, or because they saved on shipping costs?"
Dongfang Yuning's eyes lit up:
"Sister, you have good eyesight! This is a long-term exclusive supply agreement we signed with several major island owners in the South Seas. We cut out the middleman's markup! And by using our own fleet, we save a lot on shipping costs!"
Dongfang Qiwu nodded, walked over to a thick stack of account books, flipped open one at random, and pointed to one of the items:
"Why was the copper ore purchased from Fuying divided into three batches and recorded at three different prices? Is it due to market price fluctuations, or is it..."
The Chamber of Commerce manager stepped forward to explain:
"Reporting... uh, sir,"
He was stuck for a moment, and under Nangong Ye's eyes, he said,
"Because Fuying is divided into several factions, we contacted mine owners from different factions. Those who offered high prices wanted to stock up on the goods, while those who offered low prices were eager to sell in exchange for food. We considered the transportation costs and risks and purchased in batches."
Dongfang Qiwu listened intently, his fingers running across the account, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "I see. Then, during the next negotiation, can we take advantage of this information gap and exploit their conflict to further lower the price? Or, could we use the grain as a bargaining chip to sign a longer-term fixed-price agreement?"
The steward was stunned for a moment, then his eyes showed admiration:
"My Lord, your idea is excellent! That's exactly what we were thinking!"
Nangong Yu watched his wife talking about the account books and spices, her eyes focused and her spirits high. The confident and calm light on her face was even more dazzling than when she was accepting the homage of officials in the Golden Palace.
The little jealousy and grievance in his heart faded away unconsciously, and was replaced by a sense of pride and... a little bit of loss.
[Wu'er...has truly found something she enjoys.]
Nangong Yu's heart is complicated.
When she talked about this, her eyes lit up. Just like... just like the way I looked when I first rode my horse in the hunting grounds, full of vigor and energy.
He suddenly felt that his little awkwardness along the way was somewhat ridiculous. Wu'er's happiness was all that mattered. As for those old gentlemen's annoying comments...
Humph! I won't bother with ignorant people!
Nangong Ye watched Dongfang Yuning excitedly pulling her sister to introduce various new things. The two of them huddled together and whispered, their eyes sparkling and with an unmeltable tenderness in their eyes.
As long as Ning'er is happy, he would be happy to hand over the shovel even if she and her sister turned Yanmao City upside down.
Dongfang Qiwu was immersed in the ocean of new knowledge and was completely unaware of the complicated looks from the two men behind him.
She picked up a newly made, graduated brass telescope from Tiangong Pavilion, walked to the window, and looked out at the busy harbor.
In the field of vision, huge ships, shuttle decks, busy workers... everything is full of vitality.
She took a deep breath, feeling the cool metal touch at her fingertips, feeling the free-beating, powerful heart in her chest.
"Ning'er,"
She did not look back, her voice was clearer and more resolute than ever before.
"I've made up my mind. This Chamber of Commerce's inspections, coordination, and negotiations with various forces... I'm very interested. I want to give it a try."
She is no longer the Dongfang Qiwu who depends on someone. She wants to be the Dongfang Qiwu who can leave her mark on the hot land of Yanmao with her own wisdom and ability!
Dongfang Yuning cheered and rushed over:
"That's great, sister! Welcome to Fengming Jiuxiao's 'money-making' team! Together, we sisters will make a fortune!"
Nangong Yu looked at his wife's tall and confident back, then looked at the blue sea outside the window that was full of infinite possibilities. He picked up the cup of cold and bitter coffee and drank it all in one gulp.
Well, it seems I need to re-plan my leisurely retirement life.
Perhaps, be the husband behind a successful woman?
It seems...it's not impossible? As long as there's light in Wu'er's eyes.
He sighed resignedly, but a hint of relief and a hint of pride appeared on the corner of his mouth.
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