It was Mrs. He who, feeling deeply impressed, said, "Your fourth brother, he has always been straightforward and single-minded since he was young, always following orders without much thinking. Now, after all, he’s grown up and can handle responsibilities."
Even Ye Jiu rarely heard Mrs. He praise anyone. Of course, she was an exception in the family, naturally not included in this.
"Yes, the fourth has indeed become accomplished," Old Man Ye also sighed in agreement.
As he spoke, he glanced at Ye Jiu and, seeing that Ye Jiu showed no emotion, he felt relieved.
Originally thought that the fourth, being somewhat naïve, might be easily taken advantage of; however, in the end, he found that the naïve ones are the most sincere. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have the best relationship with his daughter.
On the other hand, the eldest and second households, being too clever for their own good—the first household still had some sense of measure, especially the second, these past two months have been quite restless. Xiaojiu completely ignored them, letting their restlessness pass, and then had Ada directly throw them out.
The old lady wholeheartedly protected her daughter, and with the entire household being supported by her daughter and all the servants’ indenture contracts held in her hands, no one dared to speak out of turn.
Luckily, Old Man Ye was also open-minded.
Now, he did not lack food or drink, with his daughter occasionally showing filial piety, and he even had attendants to serve him. He spent his days leisurely, directing work in the fields, sometimes smoking and drinking with an old friend and shooting the breeze, living a life more comfortable than most.
Today, Ye Gaosheng could rightly be described as being in high spirits.
Shuangxi Town, unlike the capital city or other large towns, was not vast. The people from the surrounding villages, even if not acquainted, still looked somewhat familiar.
And the Ye Family, due to their sudden rise to wealth, had already been etched in many people’s minds nearby, and now, even more so because of their store’s affairs, had indeed made a big impression.
Busy Ye Gaosheng suddenly realized that his parents and younger sister mentioned they would come today, but they had not yet arrived.
So, Ye Gaosheng grabbed the servant who just started working beside him and asked, "Xingwang, hurry to the front and see if the lord, lady, and the young miss have arrived?"
"Yes, Fourth Master, I’ll go right away," Xingwang replied, turning his head to leave.
Initially, when his younger sister suggested assigning two people to serve him, Gaosheng had thought it unnecessary.
A farmer’s son, he was used to doing everything by himself since childhood—why would he need servants?
However, once Xingwang and Laicai were by his side, Ye Gaosheng realized that it was indeed more convenient to have two people around.
Especially now that their family had expanded their home, they no longer lived in a single yard where shouting could get everyone’s attention for anything that happened.
Under the current circumstances, indeed, he needed people to run errands.
Perhaps initially Ye Gaosheng felt uncomfortable, but people always change subtly, and once accustomed, he realized that he too could naturally command others smoothly.
As soon as Xingwang stepped outside, he saw Ye Jiu and the others standing at the door, looking joyfully at the shop. He approached and greeted them, "Lord, lady, Fifth Miss, the Fourth Master just sent me to see if you had arrived!"
Mrs. He, proud and with eyes twinkling, said with a smile, "Let’s go, let’s also go inside and take a look."
After all, it was their own shop, and since they were here, they had to take a look inside. Otherwise, wouldn’t the trip be in vain?
Not only them, many from the Ye family came as well, even if not to buy anything, just to enjoy the bustle.
After all, now that the Ye Family was prospering, as fellow villagers, they had to come and show their support and closeness.