Some people said the main branch was foolish, for according to the village rules, the elderly should live with the eldest branch, and all of Ye Family’s assets should belong to them. But now, it all went to the unmarried Ye Gaosheng.
How could this not make them a laughingstock to outsiders!
Normally, such talk would just be gossip behind the scenes, but just by coincidence, it was overheard by Zhao Shi who was out for a walk with her bulging belly.
In the past, Zhao Shi would definitely have started a fight upon hearing this, but this time, she suddenly had an epiphany listening to others’ words.
Indeed, though it was the fourth brother who was handling the shop in town and the workshop that was under construction, everyone in the family knew that these were all thanks to the ideas of the youngest sister.
And, without a doubt, the youngest sister was supporting all these endeavors from behind the scenes.
Despite the youngest sister’s youth, her mind was by no means less capable.
After some contemplation, Zhao Shi returned home.
What those people said was not without reason; the property was the result of the youngest sister’s endeavors. As her older brother, it made no sense for all the benefits to go to Gaosheng alone.
However, those people were also not entirely correct; why should everything rightfully belong to the main branch? Why couldn’t their second branch have their share of good fortune too!
At the entrance of the Ye Family, Liu Yunqing was helped down from the carriage by Moran, and then proceeded forward with Moran carrying a gift in hand.
"I am Liu Yunqing, here especially to visit the fourth master of the Ye Family. I hope the young brothers will announce my arrival," Liu Yunqing said.
As soon as the words came out, the purse in Moran’s hand had already been handed over.
Although Liu Yunqing was a by-blow, he came from a great clan, and naturally carried the proper demeanor and etiquette.
The Ye Family, albeit now on the rise, was still of peasant stock and inexperienced in the ways of the world.
The two young servants had only received some training from a matchmaker, and upon seeing Liu Yunqing’s demeanor, they dared not slack in their duties in an instant.
"Please wait a moment, Master Liu. Allow me to go and announce your arrival," said the two servants, exchanging a glance, nervously accepting the purse, and then one stayed while the other went to make the announcement.
In the room, Ye Gaosheng upon receiving the news ordered the servant, "Bring the guest to the main hall."
Then, he went out and turned towards Ye Jiu’s place.
"Little sister, that Liu Yunqing is here," Ye Gaosheng knocked on the door.
Before Ye Jiu could come out, the door of the room next door suddenly opened and Qingyue emerged.
Seeing Ye Gaosheng, Qingyue slightly bowed her head in greeting and then said, "Xiaojiu must have gone to see the old lady."
After the engagement, Qingyue also made some changes to how she addressed Ye Jiu.
Ye Gaosheng, however, seemed even shyer than Qingyue, his ears turning red, and after struggling for a while, he managed to say only, "Then I will go to find mother."
Watching Ye Gaosheng’s tense back, Qingyue shook her head helplessly.
This man, truly adorably foolish.
If it weren’t for her desire to settle down and have a home, she wouldn’t have set her sights on Ye Gaosheng.
Fortunately, there were advantages to his straightforward nature. At the very least, he wasn’t filled with roving thoughts.
When Liu Yunqing was brought in, he saw Ye Gaosheng seated at the head, showing no intention of rising to greet him.
Liu Yunqing was not offended but instead greeted with a fist and palm salute, "Brother Ye, we have not met since our parting in the capital city. I hope Brother Ye will forgive my long absence. Yunqing has brought a modest gift today and hopes Brother Ye will not disdain it."
As Moran approached with the gift, Xingwang, standing beside Ye Gaosheng, looked at him but did not see any sign of agreement from him, and therefore did not dare to act rashly.