Chapter 500 Fang Luxue Wants to Help
"Everyone is helping, but I can't help at all..."
Fang Luxue seemed somewhat downcast.
She longed to help Wan Qiqi like everyone else, but her status prevented her from doing so.
She is the county magistrate's daughter. If she gets involved in this matter, and something happens in the future, it will implicate her family and may even cause her father to be dismissed from his post.
Everyone says how glamorous it is for a woman to be a county magistrate, but she knows that because of this position, she can't make many choices for herself, nor can she act recklessly.
Her mother gave up her business for her father's sake; and she, too, had many concerns about starting a business.
If anyone tries to win over her father, or tries to harm him, she is the breakthrough point.
I didn't realize it before, but now it's becoming clearer.
"Who said that? You've done so much for me! Haven't you noticed that ever since I met you, you've been there for me no matter what I do?" Wan Qiqi comforted her.
He pulled Fang Luxue to sit in the courtyard and said, "I think you must have played a part in getting this house approved."
"No, my father ignored me and even scolded me. I heard that Xie Xing found this house for your husband, and he doesn't seem to have any good intentions..."
Fang Luxue then launched into a tirade against Xie Xing.
Wan Qiqi was a little curious. Fang Luxue clearly didn't know about the power struggle between her father and Xie Xing, so why did she seem to be hostile towards Xie Xing all along?
"You hate him that much?" Wan Qiqi asked.
“Not really, but I just don’t think he’s a good person. Ever since he took office as the county magistrate, it seems like the government has had a lot more work. My father used to come home whenever he had time, but now it’s like he’s always at the county office!” Fang Luxue said.
She didn't care what the government was doing; all she cared about was how long it had been since her father had come home to be with her mother.
But because of Wan Qiqi, she also paid more or less attention to what was happening in the county government.
She didn't see any good things, she just saw everyone busy running around, not knowing what they were busy with.
She even felt that her father had changed.
Before, she could get almost anything she wanted just by being affectionate with him, but now he's become much stricter and even says she's being immature.
Mingming's mother and many people around her said that she was very sensible, but her father kept saying that she was not sensible.
Wan Qiqi noticed that the conflict between Fang Luxue and her family seemed to be deepening, and there might be reasons for it.
Because Fang Luxue spent a lot of time with her, her thoughts and ideas were subtly changed.
Fang Ziming still held the same mindset: he wanted his daughter to be sensible, but he didn't want her to escape his control.
It's like Fang Ziming didn't want her to get out of control, so the guests from all directions came to pressure her.
“Everyone knows that Lord Fang is busy. After the results of the imperial examination are released, there may be changes in officials. Your father also wants to secure his position.” Wan Qiqi explained gently, and added, “Yunhe County is considered a medium-sized county. If he is transferred to a lower-level county, it would be equivalent to a demotion, which no one wants to see.”
"At worst, I'll just quit being an official and go into business like you. Isn't that just as good?"
Before Fang Luxue could finish speaking, Wan Qiqi covered her mouth.
"Be careful what you say, lest you bring trouble upon yourself." Wan Qiqi remained composed and elegant, a stark contrast to Fang Luxue.
Fang Luxue lowered her head, looking listless.
"Alright, I'll take you to get something to eat. I've been researching some delicious food lately that you haven't tried yet..."
Wan Qiqi gestured for Wu Gousheng to stay and keep watch, and to notify her immediately if there was any movement. She then took the disgruntled Fang Luxue back to the restaurant.
The best way to solve this problem is to treat this girl to a meal.
If one meal isn't enough, then two.
The staff at Xinglong Restaurant were used to the manager's comings and goings, often not seeing him, so they weren't surprised when she suddenly returned with Fang Luxue.
However, they noticed today that Miss Fang was not in a good mood.
As one of the women in the restaurant, Si Xi was arranged by Zhu Chengye to deliver tea and snacks to Fang Luxue as a gesture of goodwill.
Even so, Fang Luxue didn't pay much attention to her, appearing uninterested.
Zhu Chengye knew that Wan Qiqi was in charge of this matter, so he didn't interfere and let everyone go about their own business.
Wan Qiqi served Fang Lucue's favorite dishes and brought out freshly brewed milk tea, placing it in front of Fang Lucue and saying, "Try it, this tastes much better than before!"
Fang Luxue didn't want to answer at first, but the aroma of the food that wafted into her nostrils broke down her defenses, and she succumbed to its allure.
Soon, she was engrossed in the delicious food.
Seeing that she was eating happily, Wan Qiqi grinned and said, "Xue'er, you've helped me a lot. You didn't have to do this. Even if you can't help for many reasons, it's okay. I know your heart is enough."
Fang Luxue slowed down her eating and said, "I only said I couldn't stand my father. It's fine if he doesn't help, but he also makes things difficult for you!"
As she spoke, she stuffed a pastry into her mouth, bulging her cheeks as if she wanted to eat more to vent her anger.
"He made this choice after weighing the pros and cons. Sometimes he has no choice, like that time in Lianshan..."
"Alright, alright, I know! He's making things difficult for you, why are you still taking his side?" Fang Luxue interrupted Wan Qiqi, sounding somewhat impatient.
"Alright then! Let's not talk about that. Let's talk about something else. Have you chosen someone to open the shop?"
Wan Qiqi's question seemed to sink without a trace, receiving no response.
Fang Luxue wanted to open a shop, but after meeting her mother and hearing her words, she decided she didn't want to take the risk.
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