Chapter 443 Not Very Suitable

Looking at the small bowl in front of him and the almost mountain-sized pile of braised spareribs that Li Chunhua picked up for him with the serving chopsticks, Song Shouqing decided not to think too much for the time being and just concentrate on eating.

The Yu family had been through hard times, so they liked children who enjoyed eating. Mrs. Wei looked at Song Shouqing with admiration, and felt that this young master Song was really adorable.

After dinner, Yu Yonghuai took Song Shouqing out to digest the food.

Yu Yonghuai patted his chest and told Mrs. Wei and the others that he would send Song Shouqing back to the inn where they were staying in a while and that he would take care of it.

Song Shouqing was not short compared to his peers, but in front of Yu Yonghuai, who was in his twenties, he still looked like a little chick. Yu Yonghuai directly carried him to the yard to take a walk to digest his food.

Li Chunhua was quite happy: "... That incident happened in Jiang Taihou Mansion, and now Yueyi's in-laws are going to seek justice for her - looking at this young master, you can tell that the Song family should have a very good family tradition and will not wrong Yueyi. I can finally rest assured."

Xing Xing nodded, and told Mrs. Wei that she wanted to prepare some gifts to go to Gong Qingniang's house to express her gratitude.

Originally, Yu Yongbai was eating fruit after dinner and listening to his family chatting. When he heard the name "Gong Qingniang", Yu Yongbai's back straightened involuntarily and he slowed down the speed of chewing the fruit.

No one noticed this subtle change. At this moment, they were discussing what gift to bring to Gong Mansion to express their gratitude.

Mrs. Wei then remembered, "Oh, I remember that Bo Ge'er just brought back a batch of blankets from Saibei. They are so beautiful. Didn't we give two to each courtyard? ... In the warehouse, apart from the two I planned to put away for Xingxing as a dowry, there must be a few left. I might as well take two and put them in the thank-you gift. Miss Gong is also a young girl, she will probably like them."

Li Chunhua and Bai Xiaofeng both thought it was good.

The pattern on that Saibei blanket is both unique and elegant. It looks very nice whether it is hung on the wall or laid in front of the bed.

Su Rouer happened to have gone to the storehouse to pick up something these past two days, and she remembered the tapestry. She smiled and said, "What a coincidence! I just looked at the account book in the storehouse yesterday. That tapestry would be a great gift, but unfortunately there is only one left." At this point, Su Rouer asked Yu Yongbai, "Brother Bo, are there any more in the shop? If there is, it would be nice to have a good thing come in pairs."

Everyone looked at Yu Yongbai.

Yu Yongbai slowly sat up straight, pulled the corner of his mouth and coughed: "...About this, I think this blanket is good, but it is not suitable to be given to Miss Gong."

Everyone looked at Yu Yongbai. Li Chunhua was more impatient and asked directly, "Why?"

Yu Yongbai coughed again, his eyes wandering: "... probably, that batch of blankets was the business I snatched from her. If I really wanted to give this blanket to her, I was afraid she would light it on fire and throw it in my face."

The Yu family was stunned.

Xing Xing's eyes widened: "Hey, second brother, you also know Sister Gong?"

Why does it sound like there is a big grudge between them?

"It's a bit of a stretch to say I know her." Yu Yongbai couldn't help coughing again, "It's just that I stole her business a few times a while ago..."

"..." Xing Xing said silently, "It's better not to know each other..."

Thus, the matter of putting the blanket into the thank-you gift was put on hold for the time being, and Mrs. Wei took Xingxing directly to the warehouse to look for it.

Li Chunhua quietly came to find her son and said to Yu Yongbai in a low voice, "Son, our family owes Miss Gong a big favor. I know it's not easy for you to run our business, but look, next time if you have a business dispute with Miss Gong again, at least give in for the sake of your sister?"

This is not a difficult task, Yu Yongbai agreed.

The next day, Mrs. Wei took Xingxing and the eighteen selected gifts to visit the Gong family to express her gratitude.

Coincidentally, when Wei Pozi and Xing Xing were on their way to Gong Mansion, they happened to meet Yu Yongbai inspecting the Yu family's shop. Wei Pozi directly called Yu Yongbai in and said, "How about you come with us?"

Yu Yongbai hesitated.

When he first started to expand his business in Beijing, he had some conflicts of interest with Gong Qingniang. However, Miss Gong had helped his sister after all, so why not take this opportunity to apologize and make peace?

In the business world, there are no permanent enemies.

Yu Yongbai thought about it, agreed, and got into the carriage with Wei Pozi and Xingxing.

The wheels of the carriage rolled towards Gong Mansion.

The ancestor of the Gong family had also produced a Grand Tutor. Later, during the reign of the previous emperor, when it came to taking sides in the court, the Gong family gradually declined and became an unknown impoverished family.

The building was about to collapse. At this time, Gong Qingniang stood up, with her hair tied up high, a crown on her head, and a riding suit. She personally led the caravan to the outside of the Great Wall and began to learn how to do business to support the entire Gong family.

For example, the gate of the Gong Mansion in front of you has a plaque written by the emperor who was in power a hundred years ago when the family was prosperous. It looks very imposing.

However, it was not known whether it was a coincidence that Mrs. Wei and Xingxing came. As soon as their carriage stopped, they saw Gong Qingniang leading a horse and walking out of the side door of the mansion.

Xing Xing quickly stuck her head out of the carriage, waved her arms and shouted, "Sister Gong!"

Gong Qingniang was slightly startled, and when she saw it was Xingxing, she just smiled heroically, but then she saw the curtain of the carriage lifted, and a figure that made her eyelids twitch jumped out first.

Wait, how come that annoying Yu Yongbai who seems to have eighteen dirty thoughts jumped out of Xingxing's carriage? !

No, wait a minute!

Xingxing's last name is also Yu, and that dog who is as cunning as a lotus root is also named Yu...

Is this a family?!

Gong Qingniang's face changed!

I kept cursing in my heart!

How could such a good girl have such a brother!

What a sin!

As soon as Yu Yongbai stood still, he saw Gong Qingniang glaring at him fiercely with an unhappy expression.

Yu Yongbai hummed a little awkwardly, coughed, and greeted Gong Qingniang: "Morning, Miss Gong."

Gong Qingniang snorted coldly.

At this moment, Xingxing also jumped off the carriage, and together with the maid, helped Mrs. Wei down.

Xing Xing then came over happily to greet Gong Qingniang and introduced herself, "Sister Gong, grandma and I, oh yes, and my second brother, are here to express our gratitude. Thank you for helping me the other day."

The little girl's round almond eyes curved up when she smiled, which was really adorable. Gong Qingniang took a few steps forward, couldn't help but rubbed Xingxing's face, and greeted Wei Pozi: "Hello, old lady."