A Good Country Wife
Chapter 332 - 326 Still Unknown_1

Chapter 332: Chapter 326 Still Unknown_1

After the meal, Jiang Ziqi ate to his heart’s content and even thought of a good number of business ideas. If the Jiang Family’s restaurant could have Little Yueyue’s cooking skills, it would surely be packed with guests every day. Ever since Lin Yue’s words had given him a wake-up call, Jiang Ziqi was becoming increasingly down-to-earth, especially when he saw Lin Yue’s love for money, he actually found it quite endearing. He had realized that making money could also be a pleasant thing.

"Little Yueyue, you and your brother haven’t seen each other for a long time, go and have a chat, I’ll talk business with Zhao Erhu." After dinner, Jiang Ziqi sent Lin Yue and Lin Qing out, and when it came to doing business, Jiang Ziqi and Zhao Erhu had the same idea. Therefore, aside from asking Lin Yue for ideas, he didn’t involve her in the business dealings.

Lin Yue wasn’t worried about Zhao Erhu being at a disadvantage. Jiang Ziqi’s background and knowledge predetermined many issues. No matter what, Zhao Erhu definitely couldn’t take advantage of Jiang Ziqi for now. However, she knew that Jiang Ziqi had his limits, so whatever should be their family’s share, Jiang Ziqi wouldn’t skimp on them.

Lin Yue pulled Lin Qing along and the two siblings chatted over tea under a large tree in the courtyard. Most of what Lin Qing asked was about Lin Yue’s life after moving to Zhao Erhu’s home. Seeing his sister’s eyes brimming with happiness and how Zhao Erhu had pampered her until she was more radiant, Lin Qing realized that Zhao Erhu wasn’t as bad as he had imagined. There were actually quite a few things commendable about him. At the very least, Zhao Erhu’s indulgence and doting on his sister was plain to see in Lin Qing’s eyes. Even Jiang Wenshu, who claimed to be so fond of his own sister, paled in comparison to Zhao Erhu. Lin Qing might be occasionally naive, but he was no fool.

He had despised Zhao Erhu initially due to many bad things Jiang Wenshu had said about him. But now, reflecting on it, Lin Qing realized that Wenshu could have been biased because of his sister, and it was clear there was a possibility that he had slandered Zhao Erhu. Having been friends with Jiang Wenshu for so many years, Lin Qing started questioning his good friend’s character for the first time.

Since Lin Qing spent most of his time studying in the academy, living there as well, Lin Yue asked him about his life and studies. The more they talked, the more she felt that Lin Qing was a good brother. Six taels of silver really meant nothing to her now, but for Lin Qing, that amount of money meant he had to ghostwrite countless calligraphies and paintings. As for the matter regarding their estranged parents, Lin Yue never brought it up from start to finish, not out of resentment but because she had completely forgotten about their existence.

In Lin Qing’s eyes, his sister not wanting to forgive their parents was the reason behind her deliberate avoidance of mentioning anything about home. Therefore, he dared not bring it up either, fearing it might touch on his sister’s sore spot. His heart grew even more sympathetic, feeling relieved that his sister had encountered Zhao Erhu. Without him, it was uncertain what her situation would be like now. It was only natural for Little Yueyue not to forgive their parents.

"Little sister, it’s getting late. I should be heading back now, or I might not make it back to the village before dark." Being just a scholar, Lin Qing wasn’t fast on his feet. After chatting with his sister for a while and knowing that she was doing well, he felt at ease and became anxious to leave.

"Brother, did you walk here?" Lin Yue glanced outside the yard where it was quite empty, remembering that the last couple of times Lin Qing had visited, it had been the same.

"No, Wenshu and I came together by ox cart. But Wenshu left first, and I should be able to make it back before dark if I hurry now." Lin Qing had been to Zhao Erhu’s village more than once and typically walked to save money. Only because he was with Jiang Wenshu this time did he take an ox cart. Since Jiang Wenshu had already left first, he would have to walk back.

Lin Yue cursed Jiang Wenshu inwardly for not being a good person; selfish indeed. He had coaxed his brother to come, and when he was upset, he didn’t care about Lin Qing at all.

"Brother, don’t worry; there’s a horse-drawn carriage at home. I’ll have someone send you back. It’s a long journey; how long would you have to walk?"

"No need, Brother came here the same way before, and walking a bit more isn’t troublesome. If I walk quickly, I’ll make it home before it gets dark," Lin Qing said, not wanting to trouble his sister as he prepared to leave. Just as Zhao Erhu and Jiang Ziqi finished their discussion and came out of the house, Lin Yue hastened to call Zhao Erhu over.

"No need for others, I’m free right now anyway, and it’s no big deal for me to escort Big Brother back," Zhao Erhu offered to personally take Lin Qing home upon hearing this. His impression of Lin Qing had improved a lot. Since Lin Qing was his uncle by marriage, in order to win his little wife’s favor, he had to curry favor with him even more.

"Alright then, wait a moment. I’ve packed some things for my brother to take back. Go and fetch them now," Lin Yue said as she ran to the kitchen and came out holding a bundle of items.

Very few people had truly been kind to her, caring for her. Lin Yue was the type of person who would give her all to anyone who showed her kindness. Now that Lin Qing’s actions had moved her, she had come to see him as a real family member. Therefore, seeing Lin Qing skimp and save so frugally, depriving himself, she knew that merely telling him off wasn’t going to work. Without enough time to prepare other things, and knowing Lin Qing, who had only stuffed her with six taels of silver, would naturally not accept her money, she decided to prepare a large bag of food.

The foster parents who considered their adoptive daughter a loss-making bargain had sold her, but they treated Lin Qing as a cherished gem. Even if he took the food back, most of it would be used for Lin Qing’s benefit, and Lin Yue felt that was worthwhile. Lin Yue handed over the items to Lin Qing and added, "Brother, when you have time, come visit us at home more often. We have a business in the city, and you can ride with us in our carriage. I’ll instruct them when the time comes."

"Alright, Brother understands. I’ll come to see you whenever I have time. You also need to take good care of yourself," he replied.

Zhao Erhu escorted Lin Qing back, but Jiang Ziqi was in no rush and continued to sit leisurely in the yard, showing no intention of leaving. It so happened that Lin Yue had matters to discuss with Jiang Ziqi—business matters that she could let Zhao Erhu handle. However, there were some suggestions and methods that Zhao Erhu couldn’t replace Lin Yue in conceiving.

Lin Yue had already drawn some blueprints earlier, which she now presented to Jiang Ziqi to see. These were about the tavern’s decor, a VIP system, and some promotion strategies—things Lin Yue had often seen in her previous life. For Jiang Ziqi, these were remarkably delightful ideas, and he couldn’t imagine how Little Yueyue had come up with such innovative concepts. In light of this, Jiang Ziqi decided to relinquish another ten percent of his shares.

Zhao Erhu brought Lin Qing to the entrance of Shanglin Village. Lin Qing invited Zhao Erhu to sit at his house, but Zhao Erhu didn’t go. For Zhao Erhu, while Lin Qing did have some sibling affection for Lin Yue, the Lin family’s parents were different—he couldn’t fathom what kind of parents could be so heartlessly sell their daughter-in-law. Zhao Erhu felt indignant on behalf of his little wife and naturally couldn’t bear to see the Lin family elders.

Having just sent off Lin Qing, Zhao Erhu was about to turn the carriage around to leave when he saw his niece Lin Xiaoxiang struggling to carry a large bundle of firewood.

"Uncle, you’re here. Did you come to see Mother?"

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