Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich-Chapter 116 - 115: Her Mind Is Not on Him

Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Her Mind Is Not on Him

Zhong Xianggui’s attention perked up when the driver mentioned that they were from the Tang Family and that they were heading to his uncle-in-law’s home in Bushen Village. He continued to probe:

“Big brother, are you going to my uncle-in-law’s place? What is this about? Did my sister-in-law receive some kind of reward at your Tang Family’s place?”

Zhong Xianggui could only think of this possibility—that his sister-in-law had given birth to another daughter and knew she went to the Tang Family to work as a wet nurse. Being a merchant in town, he was quite well-informed; whatever happened in each village, he would know a thing or two about it.

“Oh, it turns out the small boss is your elder brother. Our Housekeeper Tang is here this time to collaborate with the small boss on buying land and building a factory, and it is your elder brother who will sell the finished products.”

Zhong Xianggui had also heard about the common wooden dolls; he felt his uncle-in-law’s labor was so expensive, and even if he were to sell these items in his own shop, they wouldn’t fetch a higher price. Besides, his was a general store, mainly dealing in incense, candles, rice, and grains.

Now, hearing that his uncle-in-law could become the small boss, he thought that in the future, for things like inventory sourcing for the factory and kitchenware, they could come to him to purchase, allowing him to make a tidy sum.

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After inquiring about this information, Zhong Xianggui went back to his shop to discuss with his parents, preparing to take some gifts and ride a bullock cart to visit his father-in-law’s family.

His bullock cart was not as fast as the horses of the guards, who, after their meal, quickly returned.

“Xianggui, the construction of the factory is not even at the starting stage; it’s just being prepared, and the purchase of the land has not been finalized. I, the small boss, simply cannot make the final decision.”

“Elder brother, as long as you say the word, Housekeeper Tang will definitely listen to you. We’re family after all, and it’s better not to let the “fertilizer” flow into someone else’s field, right?”

Zhong Xianggui had never really had much respect for this timid big brother before, but now he was looking at him and thinking, how could this man be so lucky?

However, having a powerful maternal family for his wife was a good thing for him; he could go to his wife’s family in the future and take what he needed.

“Brother, don’t make things difficult for our small boss. Do you know how many shops our Tang Family has, how many channels for acquiring goods? Do you think they will let you make that money?”

During the small boss’s rest, the guards also took the opportunity to rest, washing their hands and standing aside to drink tea. They listened to the conversation and one of them couldn’t help but interject when they heard this part.

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“I’m talking to your small boss, not you. If you don’t talk, nobody will treat you as mute.” Zhong Xianggui was irritated by what this person said, perhaps because of the man’s physique and appearance, which made him somewhat uncomfortable.

Upon entering, he noticed that his future bride was looking at these two strange men, which stirred up frustration in his machismo.

The two guards, after hearing Zhong Xianggui’s words, were about to retort when one of them was stopped by the other.

“Xianggui, this young man is right. Our two families’ cooperation involves the Tang Family putting up the capital. Your elder brother can’t make that call. And me, I’m only contributing the technical skills; other minor matters don’t require my attention.”

Hongji’s words made Zhong Xianggui somewhat displeased, seeing the silver that was almost within reach about to slip away would upset anyone.

Mrs. Lai quite liked this son-in-law; he would bring a gift whenever he visited, unlike the husband of the eldest daughter in the village, who seldom visited and never brought gifts. None were as courteous as Zhong Xianggui.

“Hongji, the factory isn’t built yet. When the time comes to buy things, just mention it to Housekeeper Tang! As long as the price is right, it should be possible, right?”

“Mother, the Tang Family is so wealthy, with so many shops of their own. For such a minor matter as a small factory’s supplies, would they really need to turn to outsiders?”

Hongji wasn’t intentionally refusing to agree with Mrs. Lai’s support for Zhong Xianggui; with his capabilities, he just couldn’t make promises carelessly.

“Xianggui, your big brother is right. Some things need to be taken slowly. He can’t make the decision now, so let’s see how things go later,” said Hongji’s father as he expelled a puff of smoke from his bamboo pipe.

“Xianggui, your elder brother, and I have a lot of work to do. Let Mother and Second Sister talk with you. Don’t rush some things; just focus on your wedding for now.”

“Mmm, okay then!” Zhong Xianggui could only say so.

“Shuzhi, come out and have a chat with Xianggui,” Mrs. Lai called out to Ye Shuzhi from inside the room.

Hongji and his father busied themselves again, and the guards helped too.

Ye Shuzhen did not come out of the room. She did not favor this brother-in-law and would rather sleep in her room than go out.

Hearing her mother’s call, Ye Shuzhi pursed her lips, her expression somewhat reluctant as she walked out of the room.

“Shuzhi, Xianggui is here. You young people should have a chat; your mother still has some things to take care of.”

Mrs. Lai created an opportunity for her daughter and then went into the room. She wanted to see what kind of gifts her future son-in-law had brought. If it was food, she might secretly eat it in the room.

“Xianggui, why have you come?” Ye Shuzhi sat opposite Zhong Xianggui, showing no joyful smile upon seeing her fiancé.

“Shuzhi, I wanted to come and see you. Our wedding is coming up soon. How is your dowry preparation going?”

Zhong Xianggui was not making small talk for the sake of it. He wanted to probe his fiancée about the dowry. His elder brother was becoming a small boss, so the dowry for his sister should be substantial, right?

“Do you mean the furniture being made? Father and Brother are busy, so they outsourced the work.”

“What about the other things?”

“They are being prepared. Besides, the gift money from your side hasn’t arrived yet; we can’t buy the more expensive things.”

The conversation between the two of them seemed dry, observing them—one man was shrewd, and the woman appeared indifferent; they didn’t at all resemble a couple about to marry.

Ye Shiqi watched the two of them. What kind of fiancés were these? In ancient times, there was no need for romance; meet twice, and the marriage was arranged. Could a life without affection be happy?

She looked at Ye Shuzhi’s expression facing her fiancé; if she didn’t like him, why marry at all?

Was it just to get married for the sake of marriage? Were the two of them settling to live life together?

Ye Shiqi, seeing Zhong Xianggui for the first time, understood why Ye Shuzhi had a reluctant expression. This man’s appearance was not even as good as her father’s, let alone the two guards in the courtyard.

Oh girl, oh girl, is it good to be so sentimental?

Ye Shiqi should have realized that the match Ye Shuzhi had arranged was not for love, nor for looks, but for the small shop his family owned in town.

For a farming family like theirs or other farming families in the village, marrying into a merchant’s family in town could be considered a good match, right?

Zhong Xianggui continued to inquire about other matters from Ye Shuzhi. While talking with her, he could sense her feelings towards him.

This infuriated the man and he decided that once he married her, he would train her gradually; she would soon become his wife, yet was so immodest.

“Shuzhi, will they be staying here tonight?”

“Do you mean these people? They are here to guard the lumber; where would they stay?”

Ye Shuzhi responded matter-of-factly to her fiancé’s questions, not realizing the intention behind his inquiries. At the moment, her gaze did not settle on her fiancé, nor were her thoughts on him.