Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 88
Chapter 88 Proceed in an Orderly Manner
In the blink of an eye, it was the fifth day of the first year. Teng Jingyue’s family had invited Gu Jingshu to dinner.
The Teng Clan was not famous in the Chaotian Sect. It was just a small merchant. If it wasn’t for Teng Jingyue’s good relationship with Gu Jingshu, the merchant circle of the Chaotian Sect wouldn’t have known of this person’s existence.
Therefore, there were quite a few people who spoke sour words.
However, Gu Jingshu did not care.
Teng Jingyue was one of her few best friends before she left the pavilion. The two of them were sincere friends. All these years in Jincheng, only Teng Jingyue stood beside her as usual, helping her.
Just based on Teng Jingyue’s heart, it was worth her dating.
Every year, Teng Jingyue would return to her mother’s house on the fifth day of the first lunar month, so the Teng family’s banquet for relatives and friends was on the fifth day of the first lunar month. This year, with the addition of Gu Jingshu’s family, the Teng family was even more cautious and cautious.
The guests who came to the Teng Clan today were also terrified. With their status and status, they would not be able to come into contact with people from Gu Family. At first glance, besides being excited, there was more fear in meeting big shots.
It had always been known that the Teng Clan’s daughter and Gu Family’s daughter had a friendship. However, over the years, the Teng Clan had not benefited from Gu Family because of this friendship, so everyone thought that it was just an exaggeration of rumors. Now look, the truth is not what they think it is.
When she got off the carriage, Qiao Xi saw that the person receiving her at the door was actually Teng Xinhong, the head of the Teng Clan.
“Master Qiao, Mrs. Qiao, Qiao Qiao.” Teng Xinhong greeted the Qiao Yunxi family with some restraint.
Qiao Xingbang smiled heartily. “Why are our two families doing this?”
“The courtesy cannot be crippled.” Teng Xinhong said hurriedly.
“Qiao Qiao,” Teng Jingyue waved to Qiao Yunxi, “I have something that Qiao Qiao likes to eat today. I want to eat more.”
Teng Jingyue’s impression of Qiao Yunxi was still wooden and unsophisticated. Although Qiao Yunxi was slightly different from her previous contacts, Teng Jingyue believed that it was just a coincidence.
The population of the Teng Clan was simple. Old Master Teng only had one son and one daughter. They were Teng Jingyue and Teng Xinhong. Teng Xinhong had a daughter and two sons under his knee. Teng Jingyue was his two sons.
I wonder what Old Madame Gu is planning. Today, the Gu Jingshu family brought along Qiao Xi’s three cousins. As a result, these three little fellows are the people with the highest status today. Naturally, they were received by Teng Xinhong’s two sons. Ma Dongshu and Ma Dongyi also came together because they were familiar with Qiao Xi.
When they arrived at the back garden, Qiao Yunxi discovered that Zhao Mei had also come.
“Qiao Qiao.” Zhao Mei greeted Qiao Yunxi warmly.
“Sister Mei.”
Young people quickly became one. Because of the particularity of merchants, the younger generation did not distinguish between men and women. They were all playing in the garden.
As a marriage of interest, the elders gave them ample time and opportunity to get in touch with each other. In addition to the intentional approach of the crowd, Qiao Yunxi and his three cousins quickly became the center of everyone’s attention.
“Qiao Qiao, where did you go back to Chaotian Gate this time?” Ma Dongyi asked.
“Not yet. I only went around the dock. Anyway, I have plenty of time to come back this time. I’ll listen to my cousin’s arrangements at that time.”
“Then I’m relieved. If there’s any place that Qiao Qiao really wants to go, you can bring me along.” Ma Dongyi jokingly said.
Qiao Xi’s eyes turned white. “You come back every year. Is there anywhere you haven’t been?”
“It’s only lively after the New Year. Besides, I’ve always wanted to ask Brother Gu Family about business matters. It’s rare for me to have a chance. It depends on Qiao Qiao’s willingness to tie the knot.”
Qiao Yunxi couldn’t help but glance at Ma Dongyi.
This was also a smart person. Rather than concealing his intentions, it was better to speak frankly and be more sincere.
“Alright.” Qiao Xi nodded.
As a form of courtesy, Ma Dongyi said inadvertently, “It’s a pity that Qiao Qiao didn’t spend the New Year in Qiao Manor today.”
“Oh?” Qiao Xi raised her eyes.
“On New Year’s Eve, the Qiao Clan’s Clan Chief and a few elders arrived at the Qiao Manor.”
“You know quite a bit.” An inexplicable remark.
Ma Dongyi smiled and said, “The Jin City is so big, and the Qiao Manor is the leading figure in the circle. Naturally, they pay more attention to it.”
“Then does Second Young Master Ma know what the Qiao Clan’s Clan Chief and Elder are doing in the Qiao Manor?”
“New Year’s Eve, of course.”
Haha, you don’t believe this, do you?
In the past, it was the third day of the New Year. Old hag brought the people from the Qiao Clan back to the clan to eat and put on airs. This year, they had only left the front foot of the long house. All the important people in the back foot clan who could speak had arrived. It was strange that they had no purpose.
“Perhaps because of the relationship between Qiao Manor and Zhen Yuan Manor, the people in the clan are so anxious.”
That’s possible.
Qiao Xi thought to herself. Now that their long room was at Chaotian Gate, the old witch would definitely do her best to help the people from the fourth room show up in front of the Duke’s Mansion of Zhen Yuan. It was not impossible for those from the Qiao Clan to come over impatiently.
“Gu Sheng borrowed Qiao San’s hand and sent a set of red coral noodles to Old Madam Qiao. Old Madam naturally has to ponder Gu Sheng’s intentions.”
“Qiao San?”
Ma Dongyi nodded and said, “Because of the accident that happened when Marquis Zhenyuan and Gu Sheng went hunting at Aunt Gu’s manor last time, Gu Sheng gave Qiao San a set of red coral noodles as an apology. Qiao San gave it to the old lady.”
No wonder the old witch was so cautious.
In the eyes of the old witch and Fourth Fang, Gu Sheng had a good personal relationship with the Marquis Manor of Zhen Yuan. Perhaps, this set of red coral noodles was gifted by the Marquis Manor, or even by the Crown Prince.
This was related to Qiao Jinwen. It would be strange if the old witch wasn’t careful.
However, before the old witch could discuss anything with the people from Fourth Fang, the Patriarch heard the wind and came, wanting to connect the Zhen Yuan Marquis Manor’s connections with the people of the entire clan.
After thinking so much, it was only an instant.
“Grandmother … never liked me.” Ma Dongyi’s heart tightened when he heard Qiao Xi’s dejected tone.
“Qiao Qiao is fine. Old Madam Qiao just didn’t see Qiao Qiao well. She still loves you very much.” Ma Dongyi comforted Qiao Yunxi gently.
Qiao Xi curled her lips and said, “Grandmother is planning for Fourth Fang.”
“Nonsense,” Ma Dongyi laughed. “Changfang and Fourth Fang are the legitimate Qiao Clan. Right now, the people from Changfang are all in Yuzhou, so Old Madame will naturally discuss it with the people from Fourth Fang. It’s not like you don’t know about those people from the Qiao Clan. Besides, I think Old Madame is doing this for Qiao Er.”
Qiao Yunxi looked over in confusion.
Ma Dong explained, “Qiao Er wants to go on an official career. The prestige of Marquis Zhen Yuan in the court is unmatched. If he can help, Qiao Er can take fewer detours in the next two days.”
Qiao Xi snorted.
Ma Dong laughed and said, “Why, are you still dissatisfied with the matriarch favoring Qiao’s Third Son? Qiao Qiao doesn’t need to compare with Qiao’s Third Son. You are you, you are very good.”
Yoho, you still said you didn’t flirt?
Qiao Xi carefully glanced at Ma Dong.
His thoughts were so obvious that he couldn’t even pretend that he didn’t know.
These two Ma brothers are quite interesting.
The boss circled around Qiao’s Third Son while the second brother circled around her.
Is this for all sizes?
Still, he thought that it was best to accept one person, but not both. It was also not bad to accept one person.
Qiao Yunxi was very busy throughout the New Year. He followed Gu Jingshu through many doors, took a lot of New Year’s money and greeting gifts. Of course, he also knew a lot of people.
Today, Gu Jingshu took advantage of her free time to sort out the information she had gathered over the past few days. These were all information she had gathered from the sidelines or directly observed from the youths in Yuzhou circle.
The corners of Qiao Yunxi’s forehead twitched.
Recently, Gu Jingshu was keen on this kind of thing, and she and Qiao Xingbang were also very helpless. Let’s just treat it as an extra pastime to distract Gu Jingshu’s attention.
During this period of time, Qiao Xingbang was not idle either. He had promised Qiao Xi to open an escort agency. In the past few days, he had begun to make preparations. There was no need to look for a place. The Gu Clan had something ready, and there was no need to look for manpower. The Gu Clan had something ready. All Qiao Xingbang had to do with Qiao Xi was to set the rules.
Although there wasn’t much to worry about, Qiao Xingbang still brought Qiao Qiao along and taught her the process.
Qiao Xi studied very seriously. Finally, on the tenth day of the first year of the year, Qiao Xi’s escort agency opened.
In order to support Gu Family, Qiao Yunxi specially invited the Lions on this day. Gu Shiyang and Gu Shijun brought three mixed-world demon kings to the scene.
This time, no one dared to touch Qiao Yunxi’s escort agency.
After settling this matter, the next step would be to invest in the dock.
For this reason, Old Master Gu specially called the entire family to a place.
“At the dock in the south, as I said before, each of the children in the family has one portion.”
“Yes, Father.” Gu Shiyang and Gu Shijun answered.
“Previously, it was all prepared by three little things, and the cost was also collected by them. Now, they have already prepared everything in the early stages. I went to take a look today, and it was better than I expected. It was done well.”
“Thank you, grandfather, for your compliment.” The three of them said in unison.
Old Master Gu continued, “After fifteen, the dock will be open. Today, I want to tell everyone about the purchase of shares.”
“Father, we’ve already agreed on this matter. We don’t have any objections.” Gu Shiyang said.
“Today, I want to say it again in front of everyone. Qiao Qiao,” said Old Man Gu, “look at Qiao Yunxi.” When the south dock was still in preparation, I said that you would take 20% of the dock. ”
“Father …”
Old Grandpa Gu raised his hand and interrupted Gu Jingshu, “This is for my children. Everyone has their share. Qiao Qiao is my granddaughter, and she also has hers.” Every child accounted for 20%. When dividends were distributed, apart from the four children, the remaining 20% was reserved for the daily expenses of the dock. “The account book is temporarily in the hands of the boss. It is reported quarterly. Anyone who needs to be audited during the period can check it at any time.”
Having said that, Gu Jingshu could only swallow her words.
He said that he was practicing for a few children, but the dock was the foundation of Gu Family, so Old Master Gu deliberately lent the old man beside him to a few grandchildren and kept an eye on the movements there to ensure that nothing went wrong.
On Qiao Yunxi’s side, she did indeed invest money in it. Of course, she probably wouldn’t even be able to take 10% of the money she invested. However, when the old man spoke, she would take it with ease.