Cheng Yan's expression was not good. Although he had also hung out with Fu Mutian and those young masters, Cheng Yan knew very well that it was all because Fu Mutian was there, and they were giving Fu Mutian face.
Because of Fu Mutian, they at least won't openly belittle or look down on him.
As for what happens in private, that's not something he can decide.
However, Cheng Yan never expected to have to work with them.
"Don't worry, Ziyan, they're all easy to get along with. We've just assigned you a temporary assistant."
Shen Beian smiled playfully, her voice light and cheerful, "During your time on Fuyun Island, just treat Xing Xiao as your assistant. Once he understands everything, things will be much easier for you and Lin Cheng."
They had no idea how much of a shock those words were to Cheng Yan.
A junior assistant?!
The powerful scion of a collateral branch of the Gu family is his assistant?!
How many lives does he have?
"Fifth Master, please don't say that... It's just handing over some materials and providing some information. How could I be an assistant?" Cheng Yan's delicate face turned red, and she didn't dare to look at Gu Xingxiao.
Gu Xingxiao didn't pay attention to any of this; he was still focused on what Shen Bei'an had just mentioned about "Ji Qi".
If I'm going to work with her brother in the future, does that mean I'll have to see her a lot more often?
No, no
She flies all over the world every day; she has no time to visit her brother.
“That’s right, he can’t be considered a junior assistant. He should be called a master!” Seeing Cheng Yan’s shy appearance, Shen Bei’an felt a bit teasing. “And Ji Qi and the others are even more like disciples.”
"Fifth Master!" Cheng Yan's eyes widened. "You...you're not joking with me."
Cheng Yan stared longingly at Shen Bei'an.
He really can't accept it.
It reminded Shen Beian of that song, "Eyes as big as copper bells."
"Hahahaha," Shen Bei'an sat in the chair laughing uncontrollably, tears welling up in his peach blossom eyes as he looked at Gu Xingxiao, whose expression remained completely unreadable. "Xingxiao, what did you do to make Ziyan like this?"
Gu Xingxiao quickly regained his senses, still wearing a nonchalant smile. "My lord, your words are biased towards Young Master Cheng and slander me. This is the first time I've met Young Master Cheng, and my past actions have always been quite upright and honorable."
Gu Xingxiao raised his eyes, knowing that Cheng Yan was somewhat afraid of him, and didn't look at him.
After all, they are the lord's men; we mustn't frighten them.
"Open and aboveboard"...
Why does it sound so ironic coming from Gu Xingxiao's mouth?
Shen Bei'an coughed twice and stopped laughing. "Alright, Ziyan, don't think too much about it. Xingxiao learns things very quickly, so just give him a general overview."
“Once we get back to China, I’ll have Lin Cheng take charge of Ji Qi’s side, since I know you don’t like dealing with them.”
"But don't forget, you're going to marry Sister Tian in the future. When you attend banquets or something, even if you don't want to greet others, there will always be people who come up to talk to you."
"Have a good talk with Ji Qi and the others, so that they'll have someone to protect you in the future."
Shen Bei'an never imagined that these words would actually come from his own mouth.
He is the fifth master of the Shen family and the lord of the Gu family. His personality is well-known throughout the empire and even among the most powerful families in the world.
Therefore, few fools would come to talk to him, and of course, Master Shen rarely attended banquets.
Banquets in aristocratic circles, especially the grand ones, are mostly about social interactions and exchanges of interests.
Master Shen Wu naturally disliked that kind of atmosphere.
But Cheng Yan is different. His background is already controversial. He married Fu Mutian, the ninth son of the Fu family and the second daughter of the eldest branch of the Fu family.
In the future, I will inevitably receive invitations to attend banquets or similar events.
Many people are willing to pay the price for the Fu family's influence.
Cheng Yan blushed slightly; he knew all this himself.
Marrying Fu Mutian means that while enjoying the title of the Ninth Young Master of the Fu family and the associated power and wealth, one must also bear the obligations that come with that title.
Not everyone is Gu Nanyan, nor is everyone Shen Bei'an.
“Yan…Yan understands…Thank you…Fifth Master…” Cheng Yan knew that Shen Beian was doing it for his own good, or rather, that bringing him into the foundation was for his own good.
Since Cheng Yan started working at Shen Beian's foundation, the Fu family seems to have gradually begun to accept him.
On one occasion, during a small family dinner held separately by the eldest son's family, Grandpa Fu even asked Fu Mutian to bring Cheng Yan back for the meal.
This was also the first time Cheng Yan had met his parents-in-law.
Master Fu was a soldier, and when he was young he was in the Northwest. He had a very imposing and ruthless aura about him. Madam Fu was also a soldier, and when she was young she was in the Southwest.
Both were students of the Imperial Army and had often clashed when they were young.
Who would have thought that the two would stay in touch after graduation, even visiting each other during their holidays? Gradually, and with their families being well-matched, they ended up together.
The eldest branch of the Fu family has one son and one daughter. Apart from Fu Mutian, all three of them are in the military. Cheng Yan was extremely nervous on his first visit.
Fortunately, neither Mr. Fu nor Mrs. Fu did anything too outrageous, nor did they say anything.
They got through the meal safely and stayed overnight at the Fu family's house, naturally staying with Fu Mutian.
But Cheng Yan knew very well that his future in-laws were not satisfied with him.
Although Fu Mutian is the ninth among the younger generation of the Fu family, she is the second daughter of the eldest branch!
"Oh, we're all friends. You're Sister Tian's lover, so of course I won't treat you unfairly." Shen Bei'an didn't quite remember whether Fu Mutian had a partner in the original book, but since Fu Mutian does now, Shen Bei'an would naturally help his friend.
Furthermore, Cheng Yan is on the right track!
If Cheng Yan ever does anything to wrong Fu Mutian, Shen Bei'an will be the first to kill him!
“First of all, your personality isn’t quite right. You’re just too inclined to be outgoing,” Shen Bei’an said, stroking the medicinal pill in his hand as he looked Cheng Yan up and down.
Why did he hand Cheng Yan over to Lin Cheng?
What kind of cheerful young man could someone with such a quiet and reserved personality produce?
But thinking about it, he didn't have many people around him. Lin Cheng was indeed quite capable, and Cheng Yan was thriving under his care.
Now that you've met the required standards, it's time to change your personality a bit, though not drastically.
At the very least, don't be too shy or insecure.
Is the ninth young master of the Fu family insecure?
It would be too embarrassing for the Fu family if word got out.
"Xing Xiao, please take good care of Zi Yan's affairs." Shen Bei'an found it very convenient to use his wife's subordinates.
I don't know how my wife managed to do it, but every single one of them is top-notch.
If the Gu family heard this, they would definitely say: Isn't that obvious? Anyone who can show their face in front of the elder sister (master, head of the family) must be the best of the best.
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Master Shen: Ugh, you're all such a hassle, unlike me~
Others: Perform their duties in their respective positions
Shen, you just need to be yourself!
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