"I heard it’s a wealthy family with the surname Sun from the town, but you know what? The man she married is a septuagenarian geezer! This matter has become the joke of our Yangluo Bay! Last time, I heard Aunt Lin talking about it. She said that when people in town find out someone is from Yangluo Bay, they bring up this matter. It’s embarrassing for us villagers!"
As Ji Dong spoke, his face was full of frustration; he evidently also felt humiliated!
Xin He snickered: "I don’t find it strange at all. After all, what kind of things can’t Ji Xiulan do? If she really marries a rural bumpkin, I would be surprised."
"The key point is, she is so ostentatious about it. She’s made a complete fool of our Ji family. I can’t even bear to tell people my surname is Ji!" Ji Dong was clearly still angry.
Xin He casually replied: "What is Ji Xiulan really to you? Do you really take her seriously? Our situation is not like before. We have nothing to do with the old Ji family. Big brother, don’t always feel they are our family. Even if they lose face, it has nothing to do with us."
Upon hearing Xin He’s words, Ji Dong’s mood eased a lot. He then said, "True. Why am I bothering you with these annoying matters? Never mind, never mind. By the way, is everything going smoothly with Flower Bloom House?"
Xin He laughed: "It’s okay. Big brother, don’t worry. Just help me take care of Qinghe Shop."
Ji Dong sighed and said, "Actually, when you took over the Flower Bloom House, I was a bit concerned. After all, it’s not appropriate for a girl to run such a business. But you assured me that you would stay behind the scenes. That puts me at ease, but you should still be cautious. The water is deep in this industry."
"I know, big brother. You’ve repeated this several times. Why do you keep saying it as if you’re never tired?" Xin He said with a smile: "As long as I have the courage to do it, I’ll be brave enough to take responsibility. I won’t make my big brother worry. I’ve gone through many storms already. I’m not a coward."
"That’s good."
"By the way, there’s one more thing," Xin He said. "Today, shopkeeper Wu sent someone to tell me that he found a mansion for me and asked me to pick a day to look at it. Shopkeeper Wu has always had good judgment, so I guess it won’t be bad. I plan to pick a day to take a look at the mansion and then move in."
This was agreed upon long ago, so Ji Dong didn’t object: "That’s good. Now that you’re busy with business mostly in town, living in Yangluo Bay is rather inconvenient."
Their family is not short of money now, buying another mansion wouldn’t hurt.
Who knew that as soon as the words fell, Xiao Bei ran in hurriedly, saying: "Where is sister going to move to? I’m going too!"
Xin He laughed: "You little fellow, eavesdropping on our conversation? You sure are brave."
Xiao Bei insisted: "Sister just came back a few days ago, and now she is going to leave me again."
"Sister just bought a new mansion in town, isn’t it still our house? If you want to go, just go live there. What do you mean by me dumping you? You little guy’s mind is in chaos these days," Xin He said, stroking Xiao Bei’s head. She didn’t have the heart to punish him. After all, she also knew that Xiao Bei had been on alert since she left him for half a year last time.
This child has always been sensitive. He doesn’t have many close people and is especially dependent on her. Xin He can’t bear to see him like this.
Who knew that as soon as Xin He’s words came out, Xiao Bei’s eyes lit up and he immediately said, "That’s what sister said!"
Xin He was stunned: "What did I say?"
Xiao Bei immediately tugged at Ji Dong’s sleeve, saying: "Big brother, sister just now said that I could go live in the mansion whenever I want. Since sister wants me to go live with her, then I’ll go!"
Xin He then found out that she had inadvertently been played by this little guy.
Xin He pinched Xiao Bei’s face: "I haven’t seen you in a few days and I didn’t know you had become so cunning, so much so that you’re manipulating your own sister."
"Ouch... it hurts..." Xiao Bei immediately cried out in pain.
Ji Dong laughed and said, "Well, well, Xiao Bei has always been dependent on you. It’s okay to let him go live with you in town. Anyway, he’s going to school in town and it’s more convenient. Since you just came back, he probably can’t leave you for now. Anyway, the distance between the town and the village isn’t that far. It’s not going to be different no matter where Xiao Bei lives."
Xiao Bei immediately looked at Xin He eagerly. Seeing that Ji Dong didn’t oppose, she, of course, didn’t care either. So she nodded at Xiao Bei’s forehead, "But this time I’m telling you, If you’re coming with me and you’re disobedient, then I’m going to kick you out."
Xin He even deliberately grimaced at him.
Xiao Bei was overjoyed and quickly agreed, apparently not taking Xin He’s "threat" seriously. She would hardly have the heart to drive him away!
"Alright, go out and play, I need to go to the kitchen to help Xiao Cui with the cooking." Xin He said, then turned and left.
Xiao Bei happily ran out, seeing Xiao Chaifu had been waiting for him in the courtyard.
Xiao Bei excitedly approached and spoke softly: "Your trick really works! My big brother and sister immediately agreed to let me move out with my sister!"
Xiao Chaifu smiled: "Yeah."
Xiao Bei, full of joy, dragged Xiao Chaifu and ran out: "How great it would have been if I had met you earlier? Maybe back when my sister went to the capital, she could have taken me with her!"
Xiao Chaifu also laughed: "It’s not too late now."
"Right!" Xiao Bei’s eyes twinkled: "It’s not too late now!"
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The next morning, Xin He and Marquis Mu left together to see the mansion. If they found it suitable, they planned to move in immediately.
"Oh, Master Mu also came? Did the little couple come to see the mansion together?" Shopkeeper Wu had been waiting for them at the door. Seeing Marquis Mu, he paused for a moment, then burst into laughter and came up to greet them.
Marquis Mu lightly licked his lip: "As long as she likes it, I’m just here to take a look."
Shopkeeper Wu was almost stunned by the faint affection concealed in the corner of his mouth.
"Ahaha, come in, come inside. This mansion, I had people search the entire Lian’an town to find it. It’s secluded and tranquil. Importantly, it’s very close to Chongde Academy. I heard that Xiao Bei is also going to live here. He won’t need a horse carriage to go to school, just a few steps and he’ll be there." Shopkeeper Wu said as he invited them inside.
Xin He laughed: "We’re just looking at a house. Why did Shopkeeper Wu make a personal trip? These trivial matters could have been handled by your subordinates. I’m embarrassed by your presence."
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