Upon hearing this, Xiaoxiao could only chuckle. Even with close brothers, business needs to be clearly accounted for.

It’s best not to collaborate on business if it can be avoided.

She used to be lazy, and her family had no connections. To make connections required a lot of effort, so finding someone to collaborate with who had what they lacked was just a win-win situation.

But now, she has two profitable ventures in hand — the Angling Garden and Hazelnut Mountain.

She currently has no plans to collaborate with anyone on these two because there’s no need.

The main challenge for these two is to open up the market. However, promotion doesn’t need collaboration either.

Her family now has a very wealthy relative, so once the Angling Garden is up and running and the hazelnuts are ready, just a little promotion at the Yuelai Restaurant will suffice.

"Haha, Young Master Han, you really flatter me."

Being mentioned, Han Yongsheng felt a bit embarrassed and quickly said, "It’s not flattery, that’s just what I think."

Xiaoxiao smiled and looked at Guo Feng, "Brother-in-law, there’s no project to collaborate on right now. We’ll look for you in the future if there’s any opportunity."

"Alright, then I’ll wait for good news from you, sister-in-law."

"..." Xiaoxiao was speechless. What other projects could there be? They already had enough to eat and drink, and she wasn’t exactly an ambitious person; she was easily satisfied.

After eating, Guo Feng and Han Yongsheng were arranged to stay at the Yang Family’s place.

Early the next morning, the group went to the fish pond, mainly to check out the fish and discuss how to release them into the market.

But upon arriving at the fish pond, Han Yongsheng was surprised to see people still digging nearby. Were they planning to expand the fish pond?

"Madam Yang, are you planning to expand the fish pond?"

"This is a small fish pond we’re making separately, and to clarify, this fish pond won’t be a collaboration with you."

These words made Han Yongsheng furrow his brow further. His collaboration on this fish pond with the Yang Family was to monopolize the market. If they were to open another small fish pond independently, it would undermine his original intention, and logically it would be against the agreement.

Seeing Han Yongsheng’s subtle change in expression, Xiaoxiao understood. It was reasonable for him to think this way, so she didn’t blame him. After all, it was her responsibility to clarify things, so she spoke again, "Young Master Han, don’t misunderstand, this fish pond isn’t meant for mass sale. I’m planning to make an Angling Garden."

"What’s an Angling Garden? Tell me more about it."

Xiaoxiao explained the Angling Garden to Han Yongsheng, and he was even more surprised. Usually, fishing is done in rivers, and there’s really no such place. It sounds quite elegant and interesting.

Moreover, there’s no river for fishing in this County, giving the nobles a place to relax. It’s a great idea.

"Madam Yang, in that case, can I try making one in Lin County when I get back?" Han Yongsheng realized collaborating on this Angling Garden was impossible, but maybe he could try making one himself when he got back. Although their County wasn’t lacking in fish, such a recreational place might be doable.

"Sure, go ahead." Xiaoxiao readily agreed. Even if she didn’t, it’s not like it was a patented idea. Once people see it, anyone with a river could do it.

"Thank you, Madam Yang."

Hearing the conversation between the two, Guo Feng was even more surprised. He was intrigued by the Angling Garden too. Yesterday she said there weren’t any projects, yet today there’s such a big project, though thinking about it, he realized he had no part in this either.