Shen Chaodong pinched her little hand back and comforted her with his eyes.
He originally wanted to make his young lady happy, but seeing that she was busy with affairs at home and was still thinking about the shop outside, he started to set his sights on the people with whom his family had business dealings.
He just hinted to those people that his wife had opened a small shop for fun and asked everyone to support it.
Little did they know that this young lady's shop was so magical that it attracted those women so much that they didn't want to leave and even started a fight with the men in their families!
This matter has obviously escalated to a certain level, and this shop is really going to be closed.
"It doesn't matter, just shut it down. Why change it into another business..."
Shen Chaodong thought that his wife was worried about the money, or was afraid of being scolded for affecting the family business, so he comforted her in a low voice.
"I'm with my father, don't be afraid!"
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In the evening, Mr. Shen came back with a grim face and summoned everyone to Heshun Hall.
This time he didn't directly criticize Liu Wanyun and the other two.
He pointed at Shen Chaodong and said, "You! Very good! Use the family's business resources to pave the way for your wife's shop!"
"Now, the shop has been closed down by the government, and it has also caused resistance from many wealthy families in the city to the Shen family! They say that the Shen family's teahouse spreads ideas that destroy family harmony..."
Shen Chaodong said nothing and let his father scold him. However, Mrs. Shen couldn't stand it any longer and said indifferently, "Didn't you use my silk and satin shop resources to open a shop for the Shen family?"
The words were full of sarcasm, and Shen Changfu felt embarrassed and had to defend himself.
"Madam, you are right. I am doing this to increase the Shen family's assets. Since you are married into the Shen family, you are a member of the Shen family. It is only natural that you can help out a little!"
Madam Shen raised her eyelids slightly and glanced at him, "Isn't it? Since we are family, why does the master mind at this moment? Dong'er patronizes the Jiangnan Tea House, isn't that also the Shen family's business!"
"Master, instead of complaining here, why don't you think about how to solve this problem? The family must advance and retreat together!"
These words were like a ball of cotton, stuck in Mr. Shen's throat, unable to be swallowed nor spit out.
He opened his mouth and finally shook his hands vigorously, as if to let out a sigh of relief.
Since the arrival of these three daughters-in-law, he found that his wife began to become gentler and no longer glared at him, but his status in the family did not become higher. Instead, his majesty became lower and lower.
In the past, the Madam would not ask about what was happening outside, and he had the final say in everything. Now, she has taken back her own shop, and it is still thriving, no worse than the other shops she owned!
He glanced at Liu Wanyun and the other two indifferently. It was all because of them. These people from small families had no rules and did rebellious things, and they led the lady astray!
"Let's close this Jiangnan Teahouse for a while. Once this storm has died down, we'll change its name and start a new business!"
"Aong..."
Liu Wanyun was not convinced and wanted to refute, but before she could say anything, she saw Madam Shen glaring at her fiercely, suggesting that she shut up.
She had no choice but to swallow what she wanted to say and forced a smile, "Auntie is right, then I'll listen to him..."
Mrs. Shen said she would not help, but she had just spoken for her son, which was also considered helping them. She believed that Auntie must have another way.
After dinner, Liu Wanyun went to Madam Shen's main courtyard alone.
Mrs. Shen was not surprised to see her coming. She told her to sit down and asked Nanny Wang to pour her some tea. Liu Wanyun was very obedient and stood behind her to help her massage her shoulders and back.
"Auntie, we don't want to close that shop and open another one. I know you must have a way..."
Mrs. Shen drooped her eyelids and stared at the tea in her hand. "What can I do? I don't know how to do business, there is no way..."
Liu Wanyun knew that asking for help required sincerity. She gritted her teeth and made a decision, "How about this: if Auntie can help Jiangnan Teahouse reopen, then Auntie will get 10% of its monthly profits!"
"Oh my, we are all family. It's really strange for you to say that."
Madam Shen raised her eyes and looked at her with a smile, like a kind elder.
"Well, I just thought of a way, but I can't guarantee it will work..."
Old fox, I don’t believe you at all!
Just thought of it? I've thought of it a long time ago. Wait for me here!
Liu Wanyun was secretly complaining, but she also had a smile on her face, like a junior who was humbly seeking advice.
"Auntie, you've eaten more salt than I have eaten rice. The solution you're thinking of must be a good one. It will definitely work!"
"You can flatter someone in such a tacky way!"
Mrs. Shen said she was disgusted, but her face was full of smiles.
"Auntie, I'm telling the truth, I'm not flattering you!"
Liu Wanyun spoke so confidently that she almost believed it herself.
Finally, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ended the conversation happily.
After coming out of the main courtyard and walking into the garden, Liu Wanyun's face looked much more relaxed.
Zhang Xinyue and Guan Xiaoyu sat in Jingxinzhai waiting, with no intention of playing mahjong at all.
The three brothers of the Shen family sat in the pavilion outside, discussing how to reduce the impact of this incident on the Shen family.
Seeing Liu Wanyun coming, Boss Shen quickly followed and asked, "Madam, did your mother scold you?"
Liu Wanyun smiled at him. "I'm such a well-behaved girl, why would Auntie scold me? Can't you just hope for the best for me?"
She pulled his hand and went to Jingxinzhai, "Let's go! Play mahjong——"
Seeing that she seemed to be in a really good mood and not pretending, Shen Chaodong had some doubts but held them back for fear of spoiling her mood.
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