Chapter 766 - 602: Take a Share

Chapter 766: Chapter 602: Take a Share

The third house was whispering in the room, "His father! Look at Xiao Bao’s residence, it’s really big. They say it’s a three-entry house, but I think it’s almost as big as a four-entry one."

Mrs. Zhang placed the sleeping Yun on the bed, and tugging on Gu Chenglian’s clothing, she spoke softly.

"Xiao Bao really has great abilities. He probably earned quite a bit of Silver in the Capital over the past few years; otherwise, how could he afford such a large house?"

Gu Chenglian didn’t think much of it, as his personality was rather open-minded.

Before coming to the Capital, he felt uneasy. But once he arrived at Xiao Bao’s residence, he felt settled.

His brother had skills and had already established himself in the Capital. As long as he could open a small smithy in the Capital, life wouldn’t be too tough.

Back in town, everyone praised his blacksmithing skills. In the Capital, with more people, there would naturally be more demand for blacksmiths, so he wasn’t worried about not having business.

Seeing Gu Chenglian’s indifferent attitude, Mrs. Zhang muttered again.

"Xiao Bao must have done something to earn Silver. Why wouldn’t he tell us? If he did, it would allow you, his brother, to try as well! It would save you the hardship of blacksmithing."

Mrs. Zhang wondered what kind of business Gu Chengyu was doing to earn so much Silver.

She was certainly envious but didn’t dare to ask Xiao Bao directly. She just encouraged Gu Chenglian to see if he could share in the profits.

Gu Chenglian glanced at Mrs. Zhang and then frowned, "Don’t stir up trouble. It’s one thing to talk in town, but now that we’re in the Capital and staying at Xiao Bao’s residence, don’t upset my brother."

"Xiao Bao’s ability to earn Silver is his own skill. Even if he told me about his business, it doesn’t mean I could do it. I like blacksmithing, and I’m not afraid of toil and tiredness. As long as I can earn Silver, I’m happy. What? Are you dissatisfied with me?"

This matter had been brought up three or four times by Mrs. Zhang in front of him, and now she was raising it again.

He might be straightforward, but he wasn’t foolish. Mrs. Zhang was just envious of Xiao Bao’s earnings.

He had some idea about Xiao Bao’s business. But what kind of brain did Xiao Bao have? He couldn’t do the businesses that Xiao Bao did.

"There’s a saying: father and son soldiers in battle, brothers fight a tiger together. You’re brothers with Xiao Bao, isn’t it natural that he’d agree if you asked?"

Mrs. Zhang was infuriated, looking at Gu Chenglian with frustration.

"What did you promise me before coming to the Capital? We agreed not to mention this again, and yet you’re going back on your word? If this continues, I’ll ask Xiao Bao to send us back to Jingyuan Prefecture, and we can go back to town and open a shop."

Unable to get through to Mrs. Zhang, Gu Chenglian resorted to his last trick.

Mrs. Zhang, hearing this, had no choice but to concede.

"All right, all right! I won’t say it again. Doesn’t my heart ache for your hard work? But you don’t appreciate it; after all, it’s not me doing the labor."

Mrs. Zhang pulled up the blanket and went to sleep.

Seeing this, Gu Chenglian asked in exasperation, "You’re just going to sleep like that? Aren’t you going to check on our daughter?"

Mrs. Zhang turned away, ignoring him, which made Gu Chenglian all the more frustrated.

"Have you already sent someone to keep an eye on Gu Changbai?"

After washing up, Gu Chengyu was reading in the study.

"Reporting to you, sir! We have already sent skilled members of the Ding Generation, two of them went.

Ming Mo handled this matter as soon as he arrived at the dock, and Gu Changbai has now moved into the small courtyard rented by Gu Wanfang."

"The excuse is ready-made; just say there’s no room in the house for now, so let him stay with Young Master Wanfang."

Ming Mo repeated the instructions given to Gu Changbai.

"Is he behaving himself? Make sure to keep a close eye on him. If there’s a mastermind behind this, don’t sound the alarm. Have one person follow, ensure it’s not a trick to lead us away, and then have the other person track them down. When they reach their destination, don’t be in a hurry to report back, see if that person is really involved, and make sure it’s not someone trying to sow discord among us."

Gu Chengyu was meticulous, considering all possibilities in advance.

"Make sure to mark the path and assign someone to stay with Gu Changbai!"

Ming Mo carefully listened to the master’s instructions and noted them all down.

"Also, keep an eye on Doctor Li and the others while they’re in the Capital, report any anomalies to me."

"Yes!"

Although Ming Mo didn’t know why Gu Chengyu placed so much importance on Doctor Li, he understood that it was not his place to question. He only needed to carry out the master’s orders.

The next day, Gu Chengyu got up early.

Since arriving in this era, sleeping in seemed never to happen to him.

No matter how late he went to bed, Gu Chengyu’s internal clock would always wake him up.

"Master, are you awake?" Wintergreen came in with a copper basin, seeing Gu Chengyu already donning his daily clothes.

She quickly set down the basin and stepped forward to assist Gu Chengyu.

Wintergreen meticulously straightened the robe behind Gu Chengyu, ensuring not a single wrinkle remained.

After tidying up the back, Wintergreen moved to the front, preparing to fasten Gu Chengyu’s buttons.

Gu Chengyu declined, for the first time focusing his gaze on the young girl in front of him, but after a quick look, he moved his gaze away.

Wintergreen and another maid, Banxia, were sent by Nanny Liang; he previously didn’t even get a clear look at their faces.

Since they would now often be around him, he felt he should at least recognize them.

Upon looking, he found Wintergreen to be rather amusing.

A round, bun-like face with eyebrows and eyes that carried an inexplicable comical air.

At that moment, her serious expression paired with her comically expressive features improved Gu Chengyu’s mood.

Some people are born with a kind of magic that makes others want to smile upon seeing them.

Wintergreen occasionally peeked at her master, relieved to see the master’s lips curving upwards.

Usually, it was Sister Lichun who served closely, but Nanny Liang felt Sister Lichun was overworked, so she had her and Banxia take turns serving.

She seldom served the master alone, so naturally, she was anxious.

When Lichun entered the room, she saw that the master had already gotten ready and was about to wash up.

Wintergreen followed closely behind the master, appearing very obedient and docile.

Lichun raised an eyebrow, eyes dimming momentarily, then quickly stepped forward.

"Wintergreen, go check on the main kitchen and see if the master’s breakfast is prepared."

Upon seeing Lichun, Wintergreen had no choice but to bow and respond, "Yes, Sister Lichun!"

Wintergreen showed no emotion as she left the room, only glancing back once. She faintly heard Gu Chengyu instructing Lichun on something before quickly heading to the main kitchen.

"Have Nanny Liang select more people to serve in each courtyard, and if there aren’t enough maids for rough tasks, have Nanny Liang buy more."

Previously, the house had only him as the master, so there was no need for many servants.

But now that his parents and brothers were living together, there certainly weren’t enough people to serve.

"Yes! Yesterday, I heard Nanny Liang mention she had called a broker to the residence, so she should have already handled the servants."---