"Ayao, when I was just a pitiful little thing in this village, any slight improvement in my life would make people envious and jealous. However, when I reached a height they could never aspire to, all they could do was respect and look up to me... Just like Qingheng, some might mock or pity him now, but if one day your true identities are revealed and they know that Master Qi is actually the Prince, all they will have for you is respect and worship. Such is the human heart..."
Gu Yao looked at the woman before him, his eyes bright and confident, then at his older brother who, despite his disability, was equally outstanding and confident. At that moment, he finally felt that the two were indeed a perfect match. If these two people weren’t together, it really would be an affront to natural justice. His own fleeting feelings of affection had now turned completely into adoring palpitations.
"Xinxin, are you tired?" Qingheng, however, did not engage Gu Yao anymore but extended his hand toward Yang Ruxin. He didn’t know when it started, but pulling hands and such had become commonplace for the two, and they did not shy away from it.
Yang Ruxin reached out and took his hand: "Not bad, thinking about how soon I will become a landlord excites me a lot."
Qingheng laughed: "Act within your means, and remember, you have me too."
"I know," nodded Yang Ruxin. "Let’s go, I’ll treat your eyes again. Did you know? The blood clot has reduced significantly. I anticipate that you will be able to see again very soon..."
"Good," Qingheng nodded. He had never mentioned that recently, he actually started feeling something. It was no longer the pure black void as before; occasionally he could sense faint light and shadows. Even though they were grey, he was confident in regaining his sight.
Having returned to their own courtyard from the Gu Family home, they saw Xun Hui rubbing her hands and pacing back and forth in the room, prompting a glance toward Sanni.
"Mother is worried about you..." Sanni was quite excited, however.
"Mother, what are you worrying about now?" Yang Ruxin looked at Xun Hui and started preparing for the next day’s market stall.
"Xinxin, buying land is such a big decision, why didn’t you discuss it with everyone first?" Xun Hui frowned at Yang Ruxin, feeling a bit heartbroken.
"Discuss what?" Yang Ruxin raised an eyebrow.
"Discuss..." Xun Hui stumbled over her words. Indeed, what was there to discuss? Could she really be of any help if they discussed it? Then she felt somewhat deflated but quickly thought of something else, "And about building the house, are you really leaving everything to others?"
"Yes," Yang Ruxin nodded, "Once the silver is out, naturally someone will take care of it."
"But..."
"Do you understand construction?" Yang Ruxin glanced at Xun Hui.
Xun Hui shook her head. How could she know about that?
"Since you don’t understand, then how can you manage it?" Yang Ruxin smiled. "Isn’t each one of Loyal Uncle, Daliang Uncle, Ba Uncle an excellent worker? Plus, with Third Uncle, Fourth Ancestor, and the village head lending a hand, do you think they would swindle me?"
Xun Hui shook her head again.
Yang Ruxin glanced at Sanni and then swept her eyes over the other "radish heads": "Remember, before you employ people, you must have the vision to choose the right ones. Then you need to trust those you use, not use those you doubt. What’s the greatest taboo in handling affairs? That is the novice instructing the expert. Understand?"
"Big sister, I understand," Sanni immediately nodded. She knew her big sister planned to let her independent one day, so she was eager to learn everything she could from her.
Dabao, Fang Tianze, and the others also seemed contemplative.
Yang Ruxin smiled: "Tomorrow I’ll head out for the market stall, you guys take care of the house. If anyone comes to stir trouble, give them a good beating. If you can’t beat them, let Xiaobai loose, got it?"
"Don’t worry," Sanni nodded. "We’ll make sure everything’s fine."