Fan Jihuai knew that the Qiao family had just arrived and had a lot of things to do, so after helping to unload the things, he tactfully said goodbye. Qiao Xin did not try to keep them, and personally escorted them back to the city, giving each of them a red envelope of one or two taels of silver when they left. This was really beyond their expectations.
Fan Jihuai felt bad and wanted to refuse, but Qiao Xin raised her hand to stop him, saying, "I dare not refuse the gift from the elders. It's so cold and I have troubled you youngsters to come all the way here. You didn't even have a cup of hot tea. How can I feel good if I don't accept this kind gift? If you don't accept it, I won't dare to call you next time!"
Fan Jihuai nodded and signaled everyone to accept it. He secretly wondered in his heart whether they should also consider buying more houses in Laohu Town. After all, with Qiao Xin here, the problems in Laohu Town seemed to no longer be a problem, right?
Suddenly, a cold wind blew in, bringing with it snow and icicle beads, making it impossible for everyone to open their eyes. Their faces felt cold and painful. Everyone stood shivering in the snow, secretly cursing the evil God, asking if he would let people live.
Qiao Xin looked at the snow blowing all over the sky, and did not delay everyone from entering the city. Before leaving, she reminded everyone, "Go back and stock up on food. The snow won't stop any time soon."
Fan Jihuai's face changed and his heart sank. He had already experienced Qiao Xin's ability to predict the weather on the way back. It was no exaggeration to say that she was very accurate. Hearing Qiao Xin remind them to pay attention to the weather again, he felt very uncomfortable!
It looks like this snow is going to turn into a disaster. Fan Jihuai knows how precious this reminder is! This trip is totally worth it!
The Fan family's foundation is no longer as good as it used to be. If they are caught off guard by the snowstorm this time, it will be difficult for them to recover in a short period of time.
He turned around and bowed to Qiao Xin: "Thank you for telling me, I am very grateful!"
Qiao Xin quickly straightened him up and said with a smile: "No need to do that. I am not completely sure at this moment. I hope you don't make a big fuss about it to avoid causing unnecessary unrest. It's better to make preparations early. Everyone take care of yourselves and see you later!"
Looking at Qiao Xin's receding back, Fan Jihuai said solemnly, "Everyone has heard it, right? Go back and prepare yourself, and don't talk nonsense outside. If anyone causes any trouble, I will be the first one to not forgive him!"
"yes!"
Fan Jihuai did not dare to delay any longer. After entering the mansion, he went directly to the study to meet his father and elder brother. When he told them Qiao Xin's prediction, both father and son were shocked.
Fan Huairen had a weak constitution, and he had been traveling very hard all the way, and had been frightened from time to time. Now, after being shocked by the news, his body, which had not yet fully recovered, began to shake.
"Dad, are you okay?"
"It's okay. Just in case, we should make preparations early. We have to take the Qiao family's words seriously. We would rather be prepared and not use it than use it without preparation." Fan Huairen coughed twice and said with a gray face, "Boss, please spread this news to the clan. All the shops in the mansion are temporarily closed. Find more new faces to go to other shops to buy food in batches. Be careful not to make too big a move."
"They may not believe it even if you tell them!" Fan Boqing snorted coldly.
Since the clan knew that their father had resigned and would no longer serve as an official in Beijing, no action had been taken regarding the positions of the two brothers. Some people in the clan had begun to make overt or covert moves, and some wanted to replace the position of clan leader. Especially the lineage of the sixth uncle, who now had two cousins serving as local officials. Although their ranks were not high, they were enough for them to raise a tiger skin!
A bastard's daughter is a bastard's daughter, she is so short-sighted!
"Things are different now. It's their business whether to believe it or not, and it's our fault if they don't say it. This is all we can do now!" Fan Huairen sighed.
"Father, should we submit another memorial to His Majesty?"
"Boss, Sister Lei Ting Yu Lu, sometimes taking a step back may not be a bad thing! After all, our family has been away for too long!"
Fan Boqing was depressed and fell silent! Yes, not to mention the court, even in their ancestral home, isn't it the same? He was just a little unwilling!
Fan Jihuai didn't care about what was going on in Beijing. He grew up in the border area and never experienced the most glorious time of the Fan family. There was no comparison and no loss. Life now was much better for her than when she was at the border.
He took the opportunity to talk about another matter: "Dad, we have sold a lot of our land. Now we can't buy it back. Why don't we take this opportunity to buy a few farms in Laohu Town. Although the land over there is barren, if the Qiao family really takes root there, it won't be difficult for us to develop it."
"Do you think highly of them?"
"If the Qiao family really takes root here, it will only be a matter of time before Laohu Town regains its former glory. I have asked the Qiao brothers, and they are preparing to reclaim the land in the spring."
"Are you planning to follow the Qiao family? Aren't you afraid that they have bad intentions?" Fan Boqing didn't expect that after only a few days of spending time with the Qiao family, the second brother actually believed in them so much.
"I can't explain it, but I just believe that Aunt Qiao is trustworthy. If you really want to talk about what they are plotting, wouldn't it be more beneficial for Dingbian Marquis to plot against them than for our Fan Mansion? But you see, they didn't take the opportunity to climb up either."
Fan Huairen thought of the old lady of the Qiao family, who was a capable person, and said, "Let Butler Fang say hello to the dental clinic. If the Qiao family makes a move again, we can also take the opportunity to buy some."
Less than half an hour after the word was passed on, Butler Fang came to report: "The people in the house said that today, Mrs. Qiao spent 1,000 taels to buy three more courtyards, which are about the same size as the last house! Mrs. Qiao paid the money directly, got the deed, took the key, and left."
Master Fan Jiu was shocked: "So soon, are you really planning to set up your family business there? Are you so optimistic about Laohu Town?
"How many days has the Qiao family been in Weizhou? They already have this house and land!" The Qiao family's swift and decisive, unconcealed style really surprised them. !
"Aren't they afraid of arousing envy?" Fan Boqing asked with a puzzled look on his face.
Fan Huairen was confident that he understood those people. "The Qiao family's assets are nothing. At least for now, they won't take them seriously."
"How about we buy a few yards first?" Fan Jihuai suggested.
"Sure. It doesn't cost much now anyway. Laohu Town has a good foundation after all. Qingyang Academy was built there before. In the future..." Fan Jihuai swallowed the words he had just said.
He laughed at himself, thinking that he was crazy. How could he think that a woman could restore the glory of Qingyang Academy?
Some families in Weizhou Prefecture who should pay attention to Qiao Xin's movements naturally noticed it, but they had never worked with Qiao Xin like the Fan family. They didn't know much about his abilities. When they heard that someone was buying a lot of houses in Laohu Town, they thought the other party was a big shot. But when they saw that the other party had no official position, just an ordinary citizen, they all sneered. They secretly thought: bad luck! Another person who can't make it in Weizhou City.
He's just a country bumpkin who doesn't know his own limitations. It's a waste of their energy and attention!
So one by one, they told their subordinates to ignore the Qiao family and stop asking questions!
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