768: Chapter 768: Blessed (5)_1 768: Chapter 768: Blessed (5)_1 Yuan Mengzhu laughed.
Even though she knew the compliment was mere flattery, it genuinely made her happy.
âLucky indeed to have Lady Xinxin,â Cai Wenjuan said with a laugh, âSheâs truly a bringer of good fortune.â Glancing at Xun Hui beside her, she added, âAnd letâs not forget, itâs Xun Hui who has the knack for raising such fine childrenâŠâ
âIâve got to say, the more Iâm around Ruxin, the more I like her.
Sheâs just so endearingâŠâ Feng Familyâs matriarch nodded in agreement, âI, for one, wish I could bring the girl into our Gu Family sooner.â
Beside them, Yang Ruxin frowned slightly.
Was Auntie Feng asserting ownership?
She couldnât help but glance at Gu Qingheng next to her, but the man didnât display much emotion, prompting her to let the matter slide.
However, once Yang Ruxinâs gaze shifted away, the corners of Gu Qinghengâs mouth subtly curled upward.
Shen Jiashi hesitated for a moment.
She knew about the grudge between the Shen Family and Yang Ruxin.
Shen Wanyin had told her that Baiwei Restaurantâs shopkeeper had been replaced because of her.
Ma Zhong, who had been with the Shen Family for years, was now relegated to working on a farmstead.
The master was surely holding a grudge since the Divine Sauce had allowed Quanshun Building to outperform Baiwei Restaurant in a mere two months.
Although Ma Zhong was at fault, wasnât that girl too proud?
Yet, it seemed it might be difficult to act against her now.
But⊠as Shen Jiashiâs eyes fell on Gu Qingheng, a cold sneer formed in her heart.
She had earlier thought Yang Ruxin had curried favor with Prince Ba, but now it seemed she was merely with a cripple.
Considering the Fang Familyâs involvement, they probably wouldnât keep protecting her indefinitely.
This suggested there might still be a chance to deal with her in the future.
Yang Ruxin had noticed every expression on Madam Shenâs face.
She didnât think the Shen Family would let her off easily.
Ma Zhong had approached her before, but she turned him down again, and he hadnât pestered her since, which was thanks to Qi Jingyiâs influence.
However, since Qi Jingyi spent most of his time in Beijing and couldnât guard her daily, they must hold some resentment, which would need an outlet, especially as the Divine Sauce grew increasingly popular.
The Shen Family wouldnât be able to resist getting involved.
Thus, Yang Ruxin knew the Shen Family harbored a strong animosity towards her.
Madam Shenâs visit today was merely to probe.
Therefore, Yang Ruxin was grateful to Yuan Mengzhu and Cai Wenjuan.
After all, local authority trumped distant power.
Even if the head of the Shen Family held a high position in Beijing, the small Lianhua Town was under the local jurisdiction of Fang Dehua.
If there truly was a legal issue with Baiwei Restaurant, even Shen Chief of Staff would hesitate to shield it openly.
So, for the moment, the Shen Family wouldnât make any major moves.
Yuan Mengzhu also smiled, âI am grateful for this girl, too.
Frankly, I only have one son, and sometimes, I do wish I had a daughter.â She then took Xun Huiâs hand, âI genuinely envy you.
Having a daughter is like having a little padded jacket close to the heart.
Sister Xun, you are indeed blessed.â
âActually, if it werenât for you, I wouldâve considered taking an adopted daughter,â Cai Wenjuan laughed heartily, âThat way, I could shamelessly ask for Ruxinâs herbal teas⊠Oh, that reminds me,â she suddenly recalled, âthe last tea you prepared for me was fantastic.
Iâm not embarrassed to say Iâm a bit heavy and snore at night, which often wakes me.
But since drinking that tea for half a month, Iâve felt much better.
I came here specifically to ask for more, so you canât refuse me nowâŠâ