Chapter 708 An Unexpected Promotion
Chen Yongnian quickly grabbed Wan Qiqi's arm.
"My wife, calm down!"
"How can I stay calm? If he doesn't like her anymore, he can divorce her and remarry, but what about Zhou Wanxiang? Haven't you seen what happens to women after a divorce? I can't condone him harming women like this!"
Wan Qiqi said she was about to open Chen Yongnian's eyes.
Chen Yongnian pulled hard and hugged Wan Qiqi tightly in his arms.
No matter how much Wan Qiqi struggled, he wouldn't let go.
Once everyone had calmed down, he said slowly, "Qiqi, the marriage invitations have been sent out, and the two families have reached an agreement. Going to him now will not help. If the man breaks off the engagement before marriage, it will have the same effect as a divorce!"
Wan Qiqi finally lowered her stubborn hand and said coldly, "Are women destined to suffer such unfair treatment?"
She knew that in ancient times, there were many marriages like Zhou Wanxiang and Xie Xing's.
There was no such thing as free love in ancient times.
They were all arranged by their parents and matchmakers.
Wan Qiqi simply doesn't like it and doesn't approve of it!
But even if he doesn't like it or approves of it, so what?
Under the feudal dynasty, no matter how much she resisted, it was nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and she was doomed to destruction.
"Qiqi, I know you've always felt that the world treats women unfairly, but you can't help those who submit!"
Chen Yongnian placed his hands on Wan Qiqi's shoulders, making her face him. "If Miss Zhou is unwilling, she will resist in her own way. Think about your interactions with her, has she ever said anything like that?"
He gently stroked Wan Qiqi's cheek. "Even if you go and help her now, she might not appreciate it. Instead, she might think you're meddling in her business."
Wan Qiqi met Chen Yongnian's eyes and remained silent for a long while.
In the end, she managed to calm herself down.
"I'm sorry, I got too excited!"
Wan Qiqi knew she had this bad habit, but she just couldn't stand seeing people vying for women!
"It's okay, I know you care too much about these things!" Chen Yongnian hugged Wan Qiqi.
"You've already been working hard! Yunhe County has established a girls' school, and there are precedents of women running restaurants and working in factories. I believe that gradually, your ideas will gain everyone's recognition!"
When it comes to coaxing people, Wan Qiqi has to admit that Chen Yongnian is a first-rate master.
She used to know that Chen Yongnian was very good at coaxing children, but she never expected that he would even be able to coax her so well.
She even suspected that Chen Yongnian had found someone to apprentice under!
Otherwise, how could they know it so well?
After calming down, Wan Qiqi carefully considered Zhou Wanxiang and Xie Xing's marriage and had a new perspective.
She said coldly, "Although the Zhou family has a small reputation in Yunhe County, they control most of the cloth shops and clothing stores in the county, and they also have extensive connections. Xie Xing's move was indeed quite clever!"
“Maybe it’s not his idea, but rather the Xie family’s desire to expand their business, which would also solidify his influence in Yunhe County!” Chen Yongnian added.
"Yes, smart!" Wan Qiqi, being embraced, simply buried her head in Chen Yongnian's chest.
Suddenly, with a creak, the study door opened!
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I was wrong... I didn't see anything..."
Wu Gousheng hurriedly closed the door, wanting to leave.
Although Chen Yongnian enjoyed being affectionate with Wan Qiqi, he only did so when no one else was around.
When it saw someone open the door, it was so frightened that it immediately let go.
Wan Qiqi was stunned for a moment before calling out to the person at the door, "Come back!"
"Really... is it possible?" Wu Gousheng asked uncertainly.
"If you don't come in, I'll have your brother-in-law beat you up!" Wan Qiqi said, propping herself up on the table and sitting down.
Wu Gousheng first stuck one foot in, and then slowly his whole body entered.
Meeting their scrutinizing gazes, he chuckled, "Sister, brother-in-law, I didn't know you were here... I'm so sorry!"
“It’s alright!” Chen Yongnian replied.
"What are you here for? Have you taken care of everything at the Herb Pavilion, the Soap Workshop, and the Fragrant Tea House?" Wan Qiqi asked, tilting her head.
Xiangmingxuan is the name of the beverage shop.
Because she wanted to open in the summer to sell cold drinks, Wan Qiqi didn't hold a big ceremony.
He didn't even attend the opening of Xiangmingxuan.
However, six stores opened in the entire Yunhe County, including the surrounding towns, which was more than Wan Qiqi could keep up with.
But she had sent people to investigate the location of each Xiangmingxuan restaurant.
They all have small storefronts, but they are all located on the most prosperous streets.
Since opening, we have already recouped most of our costs, and the results have been quite good.
Wu Gousheng nodded hurriedly.
Chen Yongnian, standing to the side, seemed somewhat surprised.
He knew that his wife's businesses included more than just Xinglong Restaurant.
But hearing Wan Qiqi recount these things still shocked me.
What merit do I possess to have married such a remarkable wife?
Wan Qiqi didn't look at Chen Yongnian, so she didn't know how gentle his gaze was.
She tilted her head and looked at Wu Gousheng, "Alright! I'll give you two days off to rest!"
A balance between work and rest is the most effective way.
Wu Gousheng was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised, then smiled brightly, almost forgetting why he had come in.
After a long pause, he finally said, "Yes, sister, brother-in-law, that guy... Qi Yang and Xiao Fan are here, they've been arranged to stay in a private room on the second floor!"
Wan Qiqi looked at Chen Yongnian, wondering if it was someone he had summoned.
Chen Yongnian shook his head and said, "Let's go down and take a look!"
He felt that these two people must have brought some new information with them.
Sure enough, as soon as the two appeared, Xiao Fan ran over.
"Boss, sob sob... Boss, please come back quickly! Without you, I'm being tortured to death by Lord Liang!" Xiao Fan cried.
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