Chapter 166: Chapter 166 Getting Worse_1 Chapter 166: Chapter 166 Getting Worse_1 “Wife, why did you call me out? What’s the matter?” Zhao Erhu wondered why Lin Yue summoned him alone when he thought the decision was entirely up to her.
“It’s like this… Brother Erhu, do you think I should take on Brother Jiang’s embroidery work?” Lin Yue explained the reasons behind her hesitation and fears to Zhao Erhu, feeling much lighter after sharing her burden, now just waiting for Zhao Erhu to decide.
After hearing Lin Yue out, Zhao Erhu’s expression also turned grave as he carefully considered the feasibility of the task; he finally decided to trust Jiang Ziqi, “If possible, we should help out. After all, Dr. Jiang has done us a great favor. These days have shown that Dr. Jiang is indeed a decent man. I trust he won’t betray us.”
Even though Zhao Erhu had his private reasons to feel uneasy about Jiang Ziqi, even wary of him, it didn’t prevent him from considering the man in a positive light, and his character wouldn’t allow him to speak dishonestly.
Lin Yue knew her husband well. She was not surprised by Zhao Erhu’s decision and responded obediently, “Then okay, if you say so, I’ll go and tell Brother Jiang that I accept the task. Actually, I also feel that Brother Jiang isn’t the type to break faith. My hesitation was out of caution because, after all, one must not harbour ill intentions but should always guard against those who might. Besides, you are the head of the family, and I should consult you on such a big matter before deciding. Moreover, the Jiang family is wealthy, and they will certainly offer generous payment; not making money when you can… that would be foolish, right?”
Zhao Erhu felt utterly gratified by Lin Yue’s words. Although she indeed felt that way, hearing her articulate it made Zhao Erhu’s grin stretch from ear to ear; his little wife acknowledged she would consult him before making a decision, which showed she held him in high esteem and truly took him to heart as her man.
“Niuniu is right; how did I, Zhao Erhu, manage to marry such a clever wife? She is skilled in everything. Others must envy me to death.” Speaking thus, Zhao Erhu wrapped an arm around Lin Yue and, seizing a moment when she was unawares, pressed a kiss on her soft, red lips, releasing her before she could react and then smacking his lips, grinning like a cat that got the cream.
“What are you doing? If someone sees us… Brother Erhu, you’re getting naughtier by the day,” Lin Yue said, a blush creeping up her cheeks, feigning anger as she playfully hit Zhao Erhu a few times. Over the past few days, she had grown accustomed to, and less resistant to, Zhao Erhu’s sporadic shows of affection.
After the couple consulted, Lin Yue dragged Zhao Erhu inside to tell Jiang Ziqi of their decision, “Brother Jiang, you’ve helped our family a lot these days, and we are very grateful. After discussing with my husband, I have decided to accept the embroidery work. I will do my utmost to ensure you are satisfied. However, there’s one condition you must agree to.”
“What’s the condition? You name it.”
“I hope Brother Jiang will keep the source of the embroidery a secret, and not mention to anyone that it was me who embroidered it,” Lin Yue explained, and upon seeing a puzzled look on Jiang Ziqi’s face, she continued, “Brother Jiang mentioned that this person has a very discerning taste, and although there are those in Jiangnan skilled in double-sided embroidery, ordinary work won’t catch his eye. Since I have accepted Brother Jiang’s request, I will strive to do my best, showcasing my most refined skills. However, such rare craftsmanship has never appeared throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, and I do not wish to attract unnecessary trouble, disrupt my life, or even threaten my family’s safety.”