High-class maid

Chapter 280 Goosebumps All Over

"It's alright, we can talk about it tonight."

Shen Kun gave a wry smile. Now was not the time to talk. He would wait until tonight.

In the evening, after dinner, no one left; they sat on benches, ready to discuss matters. The kitchen had now doubled as their meeting place.

"This was given to me by Master Hou. He wants me to accompany the Hou family's steward to Luoyi and other places the day after tomorrow to visit Nanshan Hall and get acquainted with it. What are your thoughts?"

Shen Kun couldn't hold back any longer and told them about the time when Master Hou had seen him that day.

Wang and Shen Xing'er exchanged a glance. They hadn't done anything and yet they had this incredible wealth? Could there really be such a good thing in the world?

"What about Lord Hou's poison? Does he seem to be in good spirits?"

Wang asked with concern.

"He said he didn't have much time left, but this afternoon I heard him talking without even panting, and he was still able to get angry at me."

Shen Kun thought about the old man's angry and glaring appearance and couldn't help but chuckle.

"What are your thoughts, my husband? Are you willing to take over this business?"

Wang didn't care about the amount of money or how wealthy the family was, because they had enough money to live comfortably until old age. What she cared more about was whether her husband was willing.

Shen Xing'er nodded in agreement.

She knew about the Marquis's mansion; she had seen it in books.

The next owner of the Hou family mansion is Bai Mo, who is said to be the Hou family's adopted son. After taking over the mansion's business, he took the lead in raising prices, making it impossible for poor people to afford medical treatment. His Nanshan Hall also disdains to treat ordinary people.

Later, a young woman opened a healing clinic. Her prescriptions were effective and her prices were very reasonable. Sometimes, she would even treat poor people for free.

Gradually, Huichun Pavilion's business surpassed Nanshan Hall's, and Bai Mo was tricked into losing all his family fortune at the casino, leading to the decline of the once-glorious Marquis's mansion.

So, the Lord Hou in the book was poisoned to death by his adopted son? Then how did he discover he was poisoned in this life?

Could it be the butterfly effect of my own arrival into this world?

But I'm just a nobody, can I really trigger the so-called butterfly effect?

"Xing'er, what do you think?"

Just as Shen Xing'er was lost in thought, Shen Kun and Wang Shi's voices pulled her back to reality. The two men were looking at her with puzzled expressions.

"Oh, what were you saying just now? I didn't hear you clearly."

Shen Xing'er stuck out her tongue shyly and said.

“I said I wanted to go. Am I just going to watch this business fall into the hands of an ingrate? If he were grateful, that would be one thing, but he dared to poison me, and even his identity is fake. It’s clear that this person is vicious and cunning. The family fortune absolutely cannot fall into his hands.”

Shen Kun said angrily.

If the old man hadn't been so confident, he would have really wanted to report it to the authorities. Why should that hypocrite be able to seize the family property and act so insincerely?!

“Okay, I support you! Dad, go ahead and fly, your daughter will always be with you!” Shen Xing’er said.

Even if Shen Kun didn't agree, she would still try to persuade her father. After all, her father was much more reliable than that hypocrite Bai Mo. Besides, this was originally rightfully her grandmother's, and now it was just returning it to its rightful owner.

“I’m just worried about you two, mother and daughter. How about we buy a son instead?” Shen Kun said.

"In that case, the yard won't be enough to live in."

Wang also wanted to buy a son, preferably one who knew some basic martial arts. Since Xing'er returned from the palace, she had clearly felt that the shop's business was getting better and better, and some people were even following them. Although Wang knew that these people were just gossiping, what if a villain sneaked in?

"Then why not buy a two-courtyard house? But I've lived here for many years and I'm a little reluctant to move," Shen Kun said.

Although the courtyard is not big, it is more than enough for three people. Now that a chubby girl is living there, it is not crowded. However, if a guard is bought, it will be a bit crowded. But he is reluctant to move to another place. Shen Kun is a little conflicted.

“Dali’s family is about to move back to their hometown. Why don’t I ask the landlord there if we can buy the property and combine our properties into one courtyard?” Wang asked.

"What? Why are you going back to your hometown?"

Shen Kun and Shen Xing'er said in unison.

"I was so busy making pickled vegetables today that I forgot to tell you that Dali's mother had a stroke and is now bedridden. She doesn't want to come to the capital, so Dali has to go back to his hometown," Wang said regretfully.

Today, Dali's family came to say goodbye. The family had finally gained a foothold in the capital, but now, due to filial piety, they could only return to the village. Although they were unwilling, there was nothing they could do. It was truly a cruel twist of fate.

“Why don’t we let Auntie’s mother-in-law come to the capital? Auntie spends all her time washing clothes at home, and she can also make pickled vegetables at our house to earn money when she’s free. If she goes back to the village, who would be willing to spend money to let her wash clothes?” Shen Xing’er suggested.

She was also reluctant to leave Yuan Dali's family. They were warm-hearted and of good character, and their lives were getting better and better. Now they were going to give up everything in the capital and go back to the village. Everyone who heard this would feel sorry for them.

“This is someone else’s family matter. You know that filial piety is more important than anything else. Even if Dali’s mother was unreasonable when she was young, we still have to take care of her when she gets old. Otherwise, what will others think?”

Shen Xing'er nodded. Some elderly people tormented their children when they were young, and they continue to torment them when they are old. The value of her father's decisive separation from his family is still increasing.

“Meizhen, you spend all your time at home making pickled vegetables. If Dali’s family really leaves, see if you can buy the place next door. How about I go buy a male servant tomorrow, and we can make do with it for now?” Shen Kun said.

"it is good."

Wang agreed, saying that her daughter's safety was paramount, and that it was worth the expense; having a man in the house made her feel more at ease.

"I also want to open a shop," Wang said hesitantly.

"What are you opening? Selling pickled vegetables? Didn't we agree that we'd take over the lease on that property as soon as it expires? Can't wait?" Shen Kun asked.

“Mother’s business is so good. Now several customers come to Jinxiufang to see her every day. Mother said that my shop sells clean goods, and it’s not good for people to come to buy pickled vegetables all day long. Besides, pickled vegetables are not cheap. If I don’t have a proper shop, what if people use it against me in the future?”

Shen Xing'er explained.

Wang nodded; her daughter would be her mouth double.

“Nowadays, there are people in the capital who want to buy Wang’s pickled vegetables, but they are troubled by the lack of a storefront and the inability to find a place. If they opened a shop, their business might be even better,” Wang said.

She looked at Shen Kun nervously, wanting his support.

"As long as my wife isn't tired, I wholeheartedly agree," Shen Kun said gently.

Shen Xing'er hugged her arms, feeling a little cold. Turns out, she had goosebumps all over her body!

Ms. Wang nodded in delight, and everyone finally agreed!

“I’ll just buy a smaller storefront. If I’m so busy all the time that I neglect you two, it’ll be a waste.”