Chapter 242 Her Status
"You want to buy a house? Do you really plan to live in the capital for a long time in the future?" Huo Ran was a little happy. In this way, he could see Jiang Mi more often.
“Yes, if I want to do business here, buying a house would be the best option. After all, I still need to think about buying a shop.” Jiang Mi wanted to see what people in the capital liked. Business is not something that can be done casually; it naturally requires adapting to local conditions.
“Okay, just leave this to Liu Min. You can tell him if you need anything, and he will take care of it for you.”
It would be best if she had someone she knew who could help her. Jiang Mi did not refuse. She was not a strong woman who could rely on herself alone. Although these qualities were good, it would be even better if someone could help her. She already had the system's help, so why would she be afraid of others helping her?
"Okay, thank you very much. It's good that you're here, it makes things much easier for me."
Jiang Mi told Liu Min her needs: "I'm not very familiar with the capital right now, so I don't need anything too fancy. As long as our Jiang family can stay here, that's fine. I hope to bring my family to live with us in the future, and it would be best if it were not far from the markets, so it would be convenient for my family to go shopping."
Liu Min noted down all her needs. He knew that this woman was very likely to be his future wife, someone even his master feared. Naturally, he had to treat her well and not be negligent.
"By the way, if you could, could you help me find a suitable shop? I'd like to open a soapberry shop in a slightly better location."
Huo Ran asked curiously, "Don't you want to open a restaurant anymore? I thought you were planning to open one here."
Jiang Mi smiled and said, "Of course I'd like to, but I'm new here and don't know anything. I need to observe further and also see what the people in the capital like."
Huo Ran said sincerely, "Of course I like to eat there. I really enjoy the food at your restaurant, especially your wine. Peach Blossom Wine is popular everywhere. Do whatever you want, I'll take care of everything."
Huo Ran's blunt words made Jiang Mi feel embarrassed, especially since Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi were also present.
Jiang Xuan couldn't help but ask, "Oh? So Young Master Huo is so kind-hearted. Are you this nice to everyone?"
Young Master Huo was taken aback. After all, he was his brother-in-law, so he couldn't say anything to argue back and had to swallow his anger.
"Of course not. The Jiang family has helped me in some ways, especially the old village chief, who helped me a lot back then. So naturally I have to take good care of you as well. Besides, you two are going to the capital for the imperial examinations. You might even become the top scholar or the second-highest scorer. I'm afraid I'll have to ask you for help in the future."
Huo Ran's words were all very eloquent. As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face. Even if Jiang Xuan was unhappy, he could not do anything to Huo Ran. Besides, he did not know why he was hostile. Perhaps it was because his beloved younger sister was about to be taken away, which made him unhappy.
"Then I'll take your kind words."
Jiang Xuan was also worried about Jiang Mi's safety, so the two of them personally escorted Jiang Mi to a restaurant near the academy before leaving, looking back every few steps.
Huo Ran didn't leave. He watched as Jiang Mi finished taking care of everything, and then quietly took her hand when no one was around.
"You know, all along the way, I wanted to get close to you and have a proper talk, but I didn't have a single chance. Your two brothers-in-law protected you so well that I really didn't have any opportunity at all."
As he spoke, he put on a wronged expression, which made Jiang Mi unable to suppress her laughter.
"Oh, so you're afraid of something now?" Jiang Mi teased him. "I thought you were fearless."
Huo Ran said aggrievedly, "Who said that? I'm just afraid of you! You kissed me last time and ran away. You acted like a hooligan but don't want to take responsibility. You woman, I don't know what to do with you."
When the topic of what happened last time came up, Jiang Mi lowered her head in embarrassment. She was too embarrassed to confront this person. She had indeed been reckless last time and had been regretting it for many days.
"Oh dear, I don't remember what happened last time, you've probably forgotten too."
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She was about to renege on her promise; as long as she didn't admit it, Huo Ran couldn't do anything to her.
"You...you woman, how could you do this to me? You're too cruel. I don't care, you have to take responsibility for what you did to me."
Jiang Mi lowered her head and asked shyly, "Then how do you want me to take responsibility? You're a grown man, and you're the one who got the better deal, yet you're acting all innocent. It's really awful!"
Huo Ran pulled the woman he had thought about countless times every day into his arms: "Of course you'll be with me forever, if you're willing."
Jiang Mi tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "But I don't know anything about you. Look at you, you can come and go in the capital so easily, and no one dares to do anything to you. They treat you with utmost respect. It's clear that your status is not low."
Huo Ran paused for a moment, then said, "Before, I had a mission to carry out, so it was inconvenient for me to tell you these things. But now it's different. I will be completely honest with you. As long as it's something you want to know, I will definitely tell you everything I know."
Seeing Huo Ran's attitude, Jiang Mi felt much more at ease.
Just as Huo Ran was about to reveal his true identity, Liu Min suddenly came to report: "Master, someone is looking for you."
Liu Min wouldn't bother him at this time unless it was an emergency. Huo Ran's expression became much more serious. He said apologetically to Jiang Mi, "I'm sorry, Honey. I'll definitely explain it to you next time. I have some important things to take care of right now. Can you wait for me?"
Jiang Mi understood his difficulties and nodded in agreement. Since they had already arrived in the capital, there was no rush for other things. Jiang Mi just wanted to decide what she needed to do first.
"Liu Min, you will stay with Miss Jiang. You must do your best to meet her needs. You don't need to ask for my permission. Whatever she says is my order. Just follow my instructions. Also, you must protect Miss Jiang's safety, as well as the other two young masters Jiang."
Upon hearing Huo Ran's words, Liu Min and Jiang Mi both looked at him in surprise. Jiang Mi then revealed a happy expression. Huo Ran was showing her through his actions how important she was to him and what place she held in his heart.
Liu Min naturally understood this as well, and his gaze towards Jiang Mi became even more attentive. In his master's heart, Miss Jiang was number one, even more important than himself.
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