Chapter 70 The Mandate of Heaven?
The fishing net was found, and Chen Yi took it and cast it into the pool.
However, the result still did not meet his expectations.
Not only him, but also Xiao Die, Pei Guanli, and even the Duke of Gan, Zhang Xuan, and Sun Fu, who were watching from the sidelines, all tried it out.
Not only did they fail to catch a single golden carp, but they also tore the fishing net to shreds.
In the end, it was Xiao Wuge who stepped in, saying crisply that he would save face for them.
Then he casually tossed the tattered fishing net aside.
Well, it turned out well.
The golden carp seemed to have gone mad, scrambling to get themselves into the fishing net.
There were also golden carp that couldn't squeeze in, but they stubbornly clung to the fishing net ropes and kept wagging their tails.
Chen Yi looked thoughtfully at the splashing water on the pool surface.
It seems the problem isn't with him, nor with these golden carp, but with Xiao Wuge.
Zhang Xuan, standing nearby, clicked his tongue in amazement.
In contrast, Sun Fu's thoughts were similar to Chen Yi's. He glanced at Xiao Wuge intentionally or unintentionally, his mind wandering.
Those born with extraordinary phenomena are all beings destined by Heaven.
Simply put, it means... destiny has ordained it?
Xiao Wuge, however, didn't find this scene particularly shocking. He grinned and said, "Brother-in-law, aren't I amazing?"
Chen Yi composed himself and gave a thumbs up, "Impressive."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "It seems your fishing skills have reached an unparalleled level; it would be best to use them less often in the future."
Xiao Wuge, puzzled, asked, "Why?"
Chen Yi took the fishing net from his hand, watched the golden carp scatter in an instant, and sighed:
"What else could it be? It easily arouses jealousy."
Xiao Wuge laughed again, "Brother-in-law, didn't you say before that a person who isn't envied is mediocre?"
Chen Yi flicked the water off his hand onto his face. "It'll be more appropriate to use that phrase when you're famous throughout the world."
"Famous throughout the world? Me?"
Xiao Wuge's face immediately lit up with anticipation. "Brother-in-law, do you think I can do it?"
Chen Yi gave a perfunctory "okay, okay," and then instructed Xiao Die to take him to wash his hands and change his clothes.
After the two left.
Zhang Guogong still said in surprise, "Wu Ge really has some skill. With this skill alone, he will never have to worry about food and clothing in the future."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi and Sun Fu exchanged a glance and both breathed a sigh of relief.
"Qingzhou, I'm sorry to have bothered you today. I'll be heading back now."
Upon hearing Sun Fu's words, Duke Zhang repeatedly gave him meaningful glances, as if to say, "Have you forgotten why we came here?"
Sun Fu ignored him and, after Chen Yi bowed, directly pulled Zhang Guogong towards the outside of Chunhe Garden.
"Hey Lao Sun, we clearly agreed to risk everything to get a calligraphy copybook from Chen Yi, why are you backing out now?"
"There's plenty of time, no rush."
Sun Fuyan offered a half-hearted explanation, his mind still replaying the miraculous scene from just moments before.
It seems that his departure from the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence will have to be postponed again.
Duke Zhang was unaware of what he was thinking, but he didn't insist any further, muttering to himself about what would happen if that kid didn't give him face.
Chen Yi watched the two walk away, then turned around, put away the tattered fishing net, and sat down at the stone table to make and drink tea.
I wonder what's going on with Xiao Wuge's strange appearance.
However, generally speaking, the fewer people who know, the better.
Pei Guanli squatted on the stone bench without any regard for her image. Noticing that he was in a daze, she waved her hand in front of his eyes.
"Brother-in-law, don't forget what you promised me last night."
"Don't worry, I won't forget."
Chen Yi replied casually.
But being interrupted made him see things more clearly.
Even if Xiao Wuge is exceptionally talented, it shouldn't have much of an impact on him in the short term given his age.
On the contrary, the few things at hand require his attention.
That afternoon.
Shen Huatang then brought him the account books of that pharmacy, as well as the things he needed to do.
"The young lady said that the young master needs time to familiarize himself with the situation of the pharmacy and there is no need for him to rush to take over the pharmacy."
"Even if Manager Wang is not here, there are still several managers and doctors there, so there shouldn't be any problems in the short term."
As Chen Yi listened, he flipped through several booklets.
Looking at the neat, small handwriting above, I casually asked, "Did you write all of this yourself, eldest sister?"
Although it was a question, he already knew the answer—the ink was still wet, and the handwriting was delicate, so it must have been specially prepared for him by Xiao Wan'er.
Shen Huatang nodded, "The young lady also said that she hopes the young master will just put his heart into it and not worry about whether the business is successful or not."
Chen Yi nodded and said with a smile, "Please thank my elder sister for me. If there's anything you don't understand or don't know, I'll go and ask her again."
Shen Huatang bowed and turned to leave.
Pei Guanli watched her retreating figure, subconsciously biting her finger and muttering, "I feel like I've seen her somewhere before..."
It was clearly her first time visiting Shuzhou Prefecture and staying at the Xiao residence, so it shouldn't have been possible for her to come into contact with Shen Huatang.
However, upon closer reflection, that familiar feeling inexplicably dissipated somewhat.
Chen Yi didn't hear clearly, so he lay back on the recliner without paying attention and looked through the accounts of the "Jishi Pharmacy".
To be honest, although the current account books are based on arithmetic, the characters are written in dense squares, making them quite difficult to read.
Simple inventory records can take up several pages and are not very intuitive.
Pei Guanli, that good-for-nothing girl, took a closer look, then immediately rubbed her eyes and retreated.
"Brother-in-law, what the hell are you looking at? It's even messier than Grandma's talismans. It's making my head spin."
"If you feel dizzy, go back and rest. If your sister doesn't agree to you staying, you'll still have the strength to escape."
"Hehe... Sister Jinghong is the best person. She will never refuse as long as her brother-in-law asks."
Nothing is absolute.
It was evening.
Xiao Jinghong led Su Zhenyue back to Chunhe Garden. Upon hearing Chen Yi's suggestion, he immediately shook his head and said:
“Husband, at any other time, she would have stayed if she wanted to, but this time is different.”
Chen Yi gestured to Pei Guanli with a helpless expression, then went to help Xiao Die prepare dinner.
Seeing this, Pei Guanli wanted to try again, "Sister Jinghong, even if I go back to the clan this time, Grandma will let me out."
"Instead of wasting time like that, just let me stay, okay?"
Xiao Jinghong looked at her calmly, remained silent for a moment, and then explained, "I have a few things I need your help with when I go to the Mountain Clan."
Pei Guanli pointed at herself and blinked: "Me? Help you?"
When did she become capable of helping Xiao Jinghong, the tyrant of Shu Province?
That's right.
In Pei Guanli's mind, Xiao Jinghong was the tyrant of Shu Province.
Whether it's her martial arts skills, her personal guards, or the Dingyuan soldiers training in the military town, no one dares to provoke her.
If this isn't dominating Shu Province, what is it?
Xiao Jinghong was unaware of her thoughts, but since she had already spoken, he was able to say a few more words.
"The matter of trade is not simple and involves a great deal of issues, so my first discussion with your grandmother may not go smoothly."
Pei Guanli realized, "Sister Jinghong wants me to help persuade them?"
Xiao Jinghong shook his head and said calmly, "Just prevent me from fighting with your grandmother."
"Use... your fists?"
Pei Guanli subconsciously shrank back, "Sister Jinghong, if you and Grandma really fight, I wouldn't dare to stop you."
Despite her unruly and reckless nature, she's not stupid.
With her current cultivation level, if she rashly intervenes in a battle between martial artists of the middle third rank or above, the outcome will only be dire.
Xiao Jinghong knew she had misunderstood. "Don't worry, I won't really do it."
Pei Guanli breathed a sigh of relief, but then her face fell. She pouted and said sullenly, "Then I still have to go back?"
I'm unhappy because I can't hang out with my brother-in-law anymore.
“If you don’t want to stay in the tribe, you can come back with me after I’ve discussed the trade with your grandmother.”
"real?"
"Um."
Seeing Xiao Jinghong nod, Pei Guanli's face lit up with joy, and she began to count on her fingers:
"It will take ten days to go back and ten days to come back. You will also need to discuss it with my grandmother. I'll just give you half a day."
"Huh? Another twenty days? That's a long time."
Xiao Jinghong's eyes twitched slightly as she saw Chen Yi carrying a tray with Xiao Die. She nodded and said, "If everything goes smoothly, that's how it is."
How could it be so fast?
She might not even be able to meet with Granny Shan in half a day.
Moreover, in addition to the contents of the contract between the two parties, there are also the site selection, surveying and subsequent matters of the trade market.
If each and every matter can be arranged properly within two months, that's already considered fast.
Of course, she wouldn't tell Pei Guanli any of this.
Thinking it over, Xiao Jinghong got up, took the plate from Chen Yi, and carried it with him into the pavilion.
"My husband, I will lead people to the mountain tribe tomorrow. If anything happens, you can ask your elder sister or grandfather."
Before Chen Yi could nod, Pei Guanli's face grew even more bitter: "Tomorrow? Sister Jinghong, I... I don't want to go back."
Xiao Jinghong looked at her and said slowly, "It's too late."
(End of this chapter)
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