After Sun left, Yang Ruotong sat in a daze. Seeing this, Zhao Xian went over to comfort her.
"Ruotong, don't worry, Yang Hong should be fine. If he hasn't returned home by the New Year, we'll help look for him."
“Husband, it’s not that I’m worried about Yang Hong. My brother has been spoiled by our parents since he was a child. He’s so old and still idles around all day, not doing anything productive. I hope he suffers a bit this time so he’ll behave himself.”
Yang Hong has disappeared this time, and Mother is blaming me. Even now, she still believes what Yang Hong said. I really don't know what to say.
"Alright, don't hold it against your mother. I don't think she mentioned your sister-in-law this time."
“I don’t want to know about her. My brother’s current state is also related to her. As a wife, she doesn’t take good care of her husband and children, and doesn’t manage the household frugally. Instead, she’s always scheming against others. In the end, she will only harm herself.”
Yang Ruotong's words left Zhao Xian speechless; it seemed she had suffered a lot of bullying from this sister-in-law in the past.
The next day at noon, Zhao Xiaoshan, Liu Xuan, Zhao Dani, and others returned from Qing'an Prefecture. They were all beaming with joy, indicating that they had made a considerable amount of money.
After not seeing each other for several months, the group had all changed a bit, especially Zhao Dani, who not only became much fairer but also gained some weight, making her even more beautiful. It seems that living in a big city is indeed very good for one's health.
They bought a lot of New Year's goods in Qing'an Prefecture when they went home for the Spring Festival, and the carriage was almost full.
Zhao Xian looked at Liu Xuan and noticed that she had matured a lot and was very confident, so he said:
"Liu Xuan, you've worked hard these past few days. Every time Manager Lu comes to restock, he mentions your management of the franchise stores and praises you highly."
"You flatter me, cousin. Managing a franchise store isn't particularly difficult. I'm just operating diligently within the framework you've set. Of course, we'll encounter some problems along the way and need to learn from them."
It seems that Liu Xuan is calm and composed in managing the franchise stores, and is good at analyzing and handling problems, which is why she manages the franchise stores so well. She is indeed a rare talent.
Zhao Xian traveled to this dynasty and came into contact with some women. They were all very capable, but perhaps due to the influence of the feudal system, their talents were suppressed and they could not display them.
The girls around me today, if it weren't for my help and the help of some kind people, might have lived their lives in obscurity, without any remarkable achievements.
But once they are given the freedom to develop, their talents may be able to come into play, just like Liu Xuan and Ruan Fang, whose performances are no less than those of any man.
"Cousin, I'm going to visit Auntie first. I'm going home this afternoon. I miss my parents," Liu Xuan said a little shyly.
"Alright, you can go ahead first. After lunch, rest for a bit, and I'll arrange a carriage to take you home."
"Thank you, cousin."
After Liu Xuan finished speaking, she prepared to leave with the New Year's goods she had bought, and Zhao Xiaoshan quickly stepped forward to help her.
Liu Xuan didn't stand on ceremony and smiled at Zhao Xiaosheng.
When Liu Xuan smiled, Zhao Xian seemed to realize something, and he was stunned. Then, a strange excitement welled up in his heart.
Finally, it was Lunar New Year's Eve. The workshop was closed for the holiday, and the employees all went home for the New Year. A few of the family members also needed to go home for the New Year, so they left early in the morning, and the house suddenly became much quieter.
In the morning, Qin Shiyu and her sister began putting up Spring Festival couplets and hanging New Year pictures. Although the two sisters looked cheerful, they still showed some sadness.
Zhao Xian saw all of this, but he couldn't help them. During festivals, the sisters miss their parents the most.
The New Year should be a time for joy, so the two sisters held back their sadness, trying not to let it show and spoil the festive atmosphere.
Zhao Xian sighed. All he could do was provide them with a free and stable living environment so that they would have no worries about food and clothing.
School was closed for the holidays, and the children's natural instincts were unleashed.
These past few days, Zhao Lingling has been taking Ouyang Nan and Ouyang Xiaoyu around the village, having a wonderful time.
After lunch, the village seemed to calm down, with most villagers staying at home to prepare for the New Year's Eve dinner.
Since the family's head chef didn't go home for the Lunar New Year, he was in charge of the New Year's Eve dinner. Chen Xiaoxiao had nothing to do, so she came to the kitchen to help.
Zhao Xiaosheng wanted to help, but couldn't get involved, so he had to chop wood.
At this moment, Zhao Lingling was about to take Ouyang Nan and Ouyang Xiaoyu out to play again, but Zhao Xian stopped her.
"Lingling, take Xiaoyu out to play. We have New Year's Eve dinner tonight, so come back early. Ouyang Nan won't go with you. I'm taking him to see Mr. Fang."
"Okay, brother, I understand." After saying that, Zhao Lingling pulled Ouyang Xiaoyu out.
“Ouyang Nan, let’s go to the academy to see Mr. Fang. He didn’t return to the capital for the New Year. I would like to invite him and his wife over for New Year’s Eve dinner tonight.”
"Okay, brother, let's go then." Ouyang Nan was a little nervous about going to see Mr. Fang.
Zhao Xian led Ouyang Nan to Wufang Academy. The academy gate was closed. Zhao Xian knocked on the door a few times, and someone quickly came to open it.
An elderly man from the village opened the door. Ruan Fang had hired him mainly to guard the academy's gate and to keep the academy clean.
When the old man saw Zhao Xian arrive, he immediately opened the courtyard gate.
"So it's you, the Registrar, who has graced the academy with your presence. Please come in." The old man said, bowing slightly to Zhao Xian.
After spending a few days at the senior citizens' academy, perhaps influenced by several elderly gentlemen, my speech has become quite sophisticated.
"Mr. Fang did not go home for the Chinese New Year, so he came to visit me."
"So you've come to visit Mr. Fang. He's reading in his study. I'll bring you here."
After the old man finished speaking, he led Zhao Xian and Ouyang Nan to a residence next to the academy, where Mr. Fang and his wife lived.
Upon entering the main house, we came to the door of the study. The door to the study was open, and Mr. Fang was sitting inside reading a book.
"Mr. Fang, the Registrar has come to visit," the old man said.
Upon seeing a visitor, the landlord quickly put down the book he was holding and stood up.
On the day the academy opened, Zhao Xian came and met with the landlord, Liu. Liu knew some things about Zhao Xian. Ruan Fang regarded him as her benefactor. He knew that Ruan Fang founded the school here to repay her kindness.
"Greetings, Your Excellency." The landlord bowed to Zhao Xian.
"Mr. Fang, you're too kind. I apologize for disturbing you," Zhao Xian quickly returned the greeting.
"Greetings, my esteemed teacher." Ouyang Nan bowed deeply to his landlord, Liu.
"Ouyang Nan, you're here too." The landlord seemed very happy to see Ouyang Nan.
Seeing that Ouyang Nan and Zhao Xian came together, I wonder what their relationship is.
Zhao Xian noticed the landlord's question and spoke up:
“Ouyang Nan is my cousin. He studied at Fang Family School for a few months before transferring to Wufang Academy. I hope Mr. Fang will take good care of him.”
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