study.
Qiao Yuchen went into the study again.
Wang Yong and Yang Lei followed behind.
After they entered the study, they stood quietly to the side, watching their master reading a book.
They couldn't understand what their master was trying to do.
These past few days have been really busy, but not this busy. Every time they see the young mistress looking at them with those expectant eyes, they feel embarrassed.
"Go down!"
Wang Yong and Yang Lei glanced at each other and were about to open the door to leave when a voice behind them said, "Go through the back door."
Seeing this, Wang Yong and Yang Lei had no choice but to turn around and leave through the so-called secret passage.
Qiao Yuchen could no longer pretend. He put down the book in his hand, picked up a pen, and soon a drawing appeared on the paper.
It was the scene when Nancheng and Chen Siyuan first met.
As he painted one picture after another, it seemed as if he was depicting their first meeting and every subsequent encounter in his paintings.
So much time has passed, and so many things have happened, yet Qiao Yuchen still remembers each and every one of them deeply.
He used to think that women were a burden, that having women around would restrict his actions. Who would have thought that he would one day willingly be bound hand and foot?
...
The Wen family.
When Wen Tonghai returned from out of town, he saw the pastries his granddaughter had brought him.
Unlike Butler Wang, he wasn't as excited and asked again, "Did she deliver it personally?"
"Wang Li delivered it."
"Did he say anything?" Wen Tonghai's expression turned serious. Sending so many things so frequently?
"No, Miss Biao came a few days ago. You weren't there at the time, so the Second Young Master received her."
"Summon Wentao to see me."
"Yes." Butler Wang found it strange; why did the old man seem unhappy?
Could it be because the First Madam and the Second Madam are coming?
That shouldn't be the case.
Thinking to himself, he hurried to find the second young master. Fortunately, the second young master was at home, and Wentao arrived soon after.
The moment he saw his grandfather, he abandoned his usual casualness, stepped forward, and bowed, "Grandfather!"
"During my absence, did Yuan'er come by?"
"yes"
"Did you say anything strange?"
Wen Tao immediately understood. "She should be going out recently. I'll ask my cousin to let me know if anything happens."
Wen Tonghai looked at his grandson and smiled.
"You're quite capable, kid." He had just realized that his grandson had reacted quickly and said this, his reaction was much more perceptive than his own.
Only then did Butler Wang, who was standing nearby, realize what was happening.
What exactly is Grandpa Wen so nervous about?
He was there that day, so why didn't I notice?
Wen Tonghai glanced at the person whose brows were furrowed into a deep frown, then looked at his grandson and asked, "What are your plans lately?"
After the incident with the courtesan, he clearly felt that Wentao had changed a lot.
He was less restless and more cautious than before. This caution was not something someone his age should have. He was worried that he hadn't truly let go of things, but was just suppressing them in his heart.
That damned woman, she ruined her grandson like that. It was because of that woman that I killed her.
"I plan to open a branch."
"A branch?" This surprised Wen Tonghai.
This is a good thing. With the purchasing power of Beijing, is there enough room for a second branch?
"I plan to open a more ordinary one."
Wen Tonghai became interested upon hearing this. "You mean?"
“I think my cousin’s fabric shop is doing quite well, and I feel that I can also reach a different consumer group.”
What kind of business do you want to open?
"I'll open a more affordable one first, preferably near some large jewelry stores," Wen Tao said cautiously.
After saying this, she cautiously looked at her grandfather.
His grandfather had insightful views on this matter, and he wanted to hear his grandfather's opinion, but he was also worried that his little thoughts would be seen through, so he felt a little embarrassed.
"Okay." Wen Tonghai was a seasoned veteran in this field.
He immediately saw through the fact that his grandson was eyeing the maids in various mansions.
They say they are maids, but is it the message they relay?
His grandson has grown up, and watching him grow up like this breaks his heart, yet he can't stop it.
I'm getting old, and I don't know when I'll be gone.
If we don't let our children grow up on their own, how long can he stay by their side?
These kids have a good relationship, so if anything happens in the future, they can help each other out, which is a good thing.
Recently, he has clearly felt that his health is not as good as before, and he worries that if he suddenly passes away, they will...
"Grandfather, do you think what I'm doing is right?"
“Okay, the shop shouldn’t be too big, so they won’t be afraid to go in. Also…” Wen Tonghai was an old businessman. He didn’t have the concept of treating the rich and the poor differently. He mainly cared about who could make him money.
That's why, despite being in the same city as the North, he has always been able to suppress the Lü family.
Back then, Lü Yongchang competed with him for a piece of land, and he won by chance. Later, Lü Yongchang actually angered him to death.
From then on, the relationship between the Lü family and the Wen family changed.
They were like enemies; every time I got involved in a business, the Lü family would get involved too.
Recently, I just received news that I have gradually gained a foothold in the capital, and the Lü family has also come to visit.
I heard that the head of the Lü family, Lü Zhengqi, who was Lü Yongchang's son at the time, did not come this time. Instead, it was his grandson, Lü Ziming, who was also the only son of the Lü family, who came to the capital.
He should be on his way now, and I believe he will arrive in the capital soon.
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