Chapter 776 778. Disdain
Zhang Guihong had been so sure of her words before that she even deceived herself, let alone Cen Gaosong who was suddenly frightened.
"Your father should believe it. After all, we communicate with our family frequently. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so angry."
Cen Yueqin felt helpless. "What should I do now? If Dad finds out that you lied to him, he will scold you again."
"He just doesn't like us, so why should I swallow my anger?
Besides, I have already said it, so the worst that can happen is that I make it happen.
I will send a letter home as fast as I can. Ping'er will be your and your sister's blood brother from now on."
Zhang Guihong also thought that this was feasible, so she took action immediately and picked up paper and pen to write a letter.
But the girl was too smart. She asked, "Mom, Dad wanted to keep me here before. What did he want to tell me?"
She has lived in this mansion for nearly a year, but her father has never talked to her.
Zhang Guihong knew her daughter's temper and there was no way she could hide it today.
"It's just your marriage. He, as a father, doesn't even care about his daughter. What kind of family did he find for you?"
Cen Yueqin didn't expect this to happen. She had some vague guesses about it before, but when she really heard it, she still found it hard to accept.
"So which family did Dad say it was?"
"Gu family," Zhang Guihong said through gritted teeth, "He is also the nephew of Master Gu.
Before, the daughter of the marquis family married her legitimate daughter into the family, because at least the other party had the title of scholar.
But what kind of people are the rest? Some of them are not your age, while others are minor officials in the government.
People like this will stay like this all their lives. What great future can they achieve?
In order to get close to Lord Gu, your father actually wants to marry you to his nephew.
You don't have to worry about it. As long as I'm here, I won't agree."
Cen Yueqin had many fantasies about her marriage. All the candidates before were young men from wealthy and powerful families. Suddenly, the level dropped so much that she found it hard to accept.
"Mom, what's the situation with the nephew of the Gu family?"
"You don't need to ask about these things, mother won't agree anyway.
If I had known your father was like this, I would not have brought you here."
Zhang Guihong looked at her daughter who was not even 18 years old yet, and touched her head distressedly. "You have accompanied me on such a long journey, and helped me manage the entire backyard. My daughter is so capable. I will definitely help you find a good husband."
Cen Yueqin sighed, "Mom, there's no rush for this, I'm still young anyway.
But regarding Brother Ping, are you really sure about this matter?"
"What if we are not sure?" Zhang Guihong took a sip of water and continued, "We have been in this mansion for such a long time, and your father has so many servants around him, but he still hasn't had a child.
I can wait, but some people can't.
Haven't you seen her jumping around recently? Your dad is favoring her again.
I would rather keep Ping'er, the illegitimate son who is almost grown up, under my name than keep those two under my name.
Humph, I guessed that she would go to your father to make trouble and take the opportunity to expose the harsh things she did to your house before. She just wanted to make trouble, but she didn't have the courage to do it now. "
Zhang Guihong smiled at her daughter and said, "Mother definitely has the upper hand this time, and at least I can let out a sigh of relief.
By the way, I have asked someone to order a few tables of banquets. Let's have a good meal today. I guess your father has no appetite today."
Cen Yueqin was not thinking about this. Anyway, she felt relieved to hear that Zhang Guihong did not suffer any loss.
But her marriage really needs to be settled as soon as possible. Even though her mother can stop it this time, she may not be able to stop it next time.
She had also heard of the young men in Lord Gu's mansion.
Except for the son-in-law of the Hou family who passed the imperial examination, the others were mediocre in qualifications and served as minor officials under Lord Gu.
If she really found such a family, she wouldn't know how she would be laughed at by her familiar sisters.
Besides, the daughter of the marquis is only the legitimate daughter of a merchant family, while she is the legitimate daughter of an official family. If she were to marry someone who is not as good as her, she would not be willing to do so.
Seeing her beloved daughter still sitting there in a daze, Zhang Guihong touched her head distressedly, "I think the legitimate son of Magistrate Wang is not bad. Although he failed the exam this time, I heard that his literary talent was also praised by the teacher. If he fails this time, can't he continue to take the exam next time?
How about you make an appointment with Madam Wang someday?"
Cen Yueqin hesitated for a while, but still nodded slowly, "Listen to mother."
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Wu Family
At this moment, Wu Kun was sitting in the hall with his head down, no longer having the high spirits he had years ago.
"If it really doesn't work, why don't you just close the restaurant?
There are so many shopkeepers and clerks, they can just change places and start over." Mr. Wu persuaded again.
He knew that his son had invested a lot in Tianle Restaurant, but so what? They were businessmen, and if they didn't see the benefits, they would naturally stop in time.
"But I still can't accept it. We are in the same area, and I have people develop many new dishes, but why do people still choose Tianfu Restaurant?"
Mr. Wu's voice was even more severe, "I don't believe you don't know the reason, you just don't want to admit it."
They have ingredients shipped from all over the world, and they also have several secret recipes, which in itself makes them invincible.
In addition to the management and service, everyone will praise the place after having a meal there.
However, Wu Kun is arrogant and proud. He clearly knows his shortcomings, but he is unwilling to correct them or learn. How can he do well in business?
Mr. Wu, "Your other county town restaurants are doing OK now, if they really don't work out, you can focus on those few.
Besides, you are old now, and your mother has already complained to me, so you should settle the marriage as soon as possible and stop being picky."
Old Master Wu hadn't said anything else. If Madam Gu thought of opening a new Tianfu Restaurant somewhere else, the losses would be even greater.
"Didn't mom say she would help me mediate? How is she doing now?"
"Mrs. Liang has changed her mind," Mr. Wu's face became even more solemn when he talked about this, "She is just her niece. If it weren't for Governor Liang, she would not be worthy of our family based on her He family background.
Don't be too picky. If you can't find one, just look among the several noble families. You will always find the right one."
Wu Kun's expression was also a little complicated. Madam Liang had wanted to marry into his family before, but when the restaurant business here encountered problems, the other party became cold.
It was one thing for him to not accept it, but he also found it hard to accept being picked on by others.
Governor Liang was not someone his family could afford to offend, so he could only endure his humiliation.
"I'm not in a hurry about this right now, but if the restaurant ends like this, I'll be a little unwilling to accept it."
Renting Governor Liang's shop and carrying out a major renovation, together with the staffing of the renovations, etc., required a lot of energy and financial resources.
(End of this chapter)
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