Wu Zhanggui took a deep breath, seemingly shocked by the look in Xinhe’s eyes at the moment, and it also seemed that he involuntarily began to want to believe her. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
However, on the surface, he still looked doubtful.
"Oh?"
Xinhe chuckled: "Wu Zhanggui, the Guiling Inn is everywhere in Da Qian, and the Guiling Inn in Lian’an Town, after all, is just a branch. The real main building is the Guiling Inn in the capital city. Although Wu Zhanggui just works for others, don’t you have a bit of ambition to make this branch in Lian’an Town the most popular one nationwide?"
Her words struck a chord in Wu Zhanggui’s heart, stirring up his desires.
"I’ll say it now, my Flower Full House, in the future, will only have one establishment in all of Da Qian -- there will not be branches anywhere else. So Wu Zhanggui is the only person who I could collaborate with, this is an opportunity that only Wu Zhanggui can have, none of the other Guiling Inns in other places have this chance." Xinhe curled the corners of her mouth, continuing: "Wu Zhanggui, you might want to go back first and consider it carefully."
Wu Zhanggui pursed his lips, his face stern, thinking: "That’s a good idea, I will give you my answer in seven days, Miss Ji."
"Take care, Wu Zhanggui."
After Shulan had seen Wu Zhanggui out, Mu Houchu, who had been quietly sipping his tea on the side, finally spoke: "Your negotiation skills have indeed improved. I think Wu Zhanggui is already leaning towards you. Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, he should come to see you before seven days."
Xinhe hummed: "If I weren’t even capable of this, then what business am I doing?"
Even though Wu Zhanggui had just left, both Mu Houchu and Ji Xinhe were aware that he would certainly return to find her eventually.
But Mu Houchu suddenly turned to her and asked: "Why did you say that the Flower Full House will only have one establishment in Lian’an Town?"
Xinhe looked at him, her eyes twinkling brightly: "As I said earlier, I want to give you a prosperous city, one that is even more prosperous than the capital!"
The Flower Full House is just a start -- a wonderful opportunity to attract and gather celebrities and the upper class. She wanted it to be the only one in the entire country!
Only with great wealth and celebrities attracted from afar would the economy of Lian’an Town gradually pick up. This Flower Full House is the best catalyst for that!
"This path is not an easy one to walk. Are you confident?" Mu Houchu looked at her.
Xinhe playfully blinked her eyes: "I’m not afraid, if we fail, then you can keep me!"
Mu Houchu smiled: "You, ah."
"Any news from the capital?" Xinhe suddenly asked with some anxiety.
She knew that although Mu Houchu had left the capital, he was far from quitting. That vortex, once involved in it, is something one can’t escape forever.
Mu Houchu gently touched her hair: "The affairs of the capital, I will handle them. There is no need for you to worry about anything. You need only do what you want to do. It’s fine to lose. After all, I’ll take care of you."
Xinhe couldn’t help but giggle: "If that’s really the case, then I won’t be afraid of anything!"
Xinhe felt that her courage was getting larger by the day. When she first arrived here, despite having ambition, she was cautious about everything and didn’t dare to be flashy. She felt that every era had its rules and if she carelessly broke them, the outcome would be terrible.
Therefore, she was very cautious every step of the way, not daring to slack off.
But now, she has become much bolder because she knows that there’s a man behind her backing her up on all matters. Even if she fails, even if she loses, she won’t lose everything. He is her support.
——
After Xinhe and Mu Houchu finished viewing the mansion, they planned to return home.
Upon seeing their return, Ji Dong hastily asked: "How was the mansion? If you don’t like it, we can take our time in choosing. There is no rush."
However, Xinhe laughed: "Wu Zhanggui really put a lot of thought into choosing this time. After looking at it, I don’t think there is a better location or house in the entire Lian’an Town. Plus, it’s very close to Chongde Academy, making it convenient for Xiao Bei to go to school once we move there."
Ji Dong laughed: "That’s good. When do you plan to move? I’ll help you."
Xinhe sat Ji Dong down: "Big brother, there is no need for you to do anything. We can just hire a few people to help us move. There is no need to trouble you, right? Now our home is better than before. For any laborious or heavy work, just hire someone, big brother. Don’t always be so hands-on. You’ll tire yourself out."
Ji Dong scratched his head: "I’m just a country farmer, I can’t enjoy this luxury. I’d better do it myself."
Xinhe couldn’t help but laugh: "Alright, we will move tomorrow, and once everything’s arranged, we will host a housewarming party, and invite big brother and sister-in-law over."
"Agreed!"
——
For several days, Xinhe was extremely busy. Today, she finally settled down the matter of the mansion, feeling a bit more relieved. Considering that she will be moving tomorrow, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy about the farms and hills that Ji Dong purchased. Seeing the clear and bright sky today, she decided to go take a look.
Shulan and Xiaoyu naturally followed her. Now wherever Ji Xinhe went, they would follow. Xinhe had already become accustomed to this, so she didn’t say much.
Seeing the rural scenery along the way, Shulan couldn’t help but exclaim: "The place where the madam used to live is like this. The old lady always cried to us about how wronged the madam was when she was little. But looking at these endless fields and the peaceful life now, I feel the madam didn’t seem to have been wronged."
Xiaoyu chided her: "You who know nothing about mundane life should talk less. You think our madam wasn’t wronged back then because now you have lived in such a good house with her. But remember, our madam didn’t live in such a good house back then. Even though life was peaceful and the environment was good, they were poor and life was tough."
Shulan looked at Xinhe with a confused look: "Ah?"
Xinhe smiled slightly: "What Xiaoyu said is right. The children from the countryside have a lot of freedom and carefreeness that rich children don’t possess, but they lack the most important thing, money."
Shulan was a little dumbfounded, seemingly not quite understanding.
Xinhe laughed: "Forget it, you girl. Being a servant born and raised in Le Yuanhou’s mansion, you’ve been spoiled since childhood and you’re no worse off than some ordinary rich girls. You naturally won’t understand. Xiaoyu entered Le Yuanhou’s mansion at the age of eight. She lived in poverty before that, so she understands."
Shulan mumbled: "The madam really dislikes me. If I knew this earlier, I should have been born in a farmhouse when I was young, and endure more hardship. Then, the madam would also have sympathy for me."
Xiaoyu couldn’t help but chuckle and pointed to Shulan’s head: "What are you thinking about in that head of yours?"
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