Chapter 353 - 199: The Disciple’s Commotion! The Direction of the Jade Ship! (Request for Monthly Tickets)
After the New Year’s Eve dinner, Yuchi had two bumps on his forehead and felt quite helpless.
Xun Xian came to find him earlier because Wei Yuan had already completed the winter clothes. Now he was wearing a pink robe, and at the moment, with this long gown, Yuchi really had the demeanor of a gentleman.
"Qingzhu is really ruthless, daring to tease me."
"Just wait, we have a long future ahead!"
"This little girl, I don’t know where she learned that."
Yuchi bitterly smiled as he held a teacup, nearly meeting his end at Xun Xian’s hands. Fortunately, nothing really happened between them in the end. When he turned around, all his clothes were still on, otherwise, if he had fallen for Wei Qingzhu’s trick and the two ended up on the couch, it would have been impossible to clear up.
Beside him was Wei Yuan, this classical little beauty.
Wei Yuan was wearing a beautiful white long dress, as they sat in the courtyard watching the heavy snow falling from the sky. Xufu Town was brightly lit; the falling snow was truly silent.
Wei Yuan didn’t have any nonsensical thoughts at all. She felt very at peace now, sitting next to the young man she liked. Even if the young man did nothing, she could still feel his warmth, her heart warm and content. Even in such a cold winter, this was a different kind of sensation.
Originally, Yuchi intended to chat with Wei Yuan about the chamber of commerce, but when he saw the calmness on the beauty’s profile, he reconsidered and decided against it. It’s the New Year, after all, let it be festive.
"Ah."
"Another single year, huh."
The snow fell quietly, rustling softly. The two sat on the veranda in the courtyard, watching the rest of the Wei Family engage in a snowball fight in front of them. Little Ximo was building a snowman, while Wei Qingzhu was in the corner playing with the snow on the ground, as if seeing such heavy snow for the first time. Xun Xian was building a snowman with little Ximo, as the incident with little Ximo’s parents earlier made her suddenly have a real desire to take care of little Ximo, genuinely caring for her.
His second brother was not returning for New Year this year, as he was at the yamen having dinner with the County Magistrate. He didn’t know when he would see his second sister-in-law, not that he didn’t try to meet her, but because she was being evasive, probably as his old man, the County Magistrate, said, to keep her away from Wei Third Lang.
Yuchi thought of Ning Su from before. In his family’s eyes, he was a pretty easy-going person, but outsiders didn’t see it that way. Outsiders didn’t know the process, only the result. With such a result, they would inevitably think badly.
"For example, when the Five Great Families left the chamber of commerce, going from partners to ordinary participants. This outcome, in others’ eyes, naturally made them think I forced them out. These Five Great Families are harmless, while I, Yuchi, am the final villain."
He smiled slightly bitterly, but didn’t really mind.
As for his elder brother, this scholarly older young man couldn’t hold back and went to spend the New Year with Xiangxiang. Miss Xiangxiang’s skills were quite impressive, being able to win over Wei Dalang. Just don’t get sick, elder brother, or if Dalang has to take medicine, it’ll be risky.
In front of him were maids and his old man, which was quite easy-going as well. Like, when should I find my old man a companion, given his physique, maybe he could produce a fourth brother or sister for me.
Feeling relaxed, Yuchi took out a small silver hairpin from his sleeve.
He placed the silver hairpin in Wei Yuan’s hand, and the little beauty’s almond-shaped face immediately filled with surprise upon hearing Yuchi smile and seriously say, "Happy New Year, and thank you for your hard work lately."
Wei Yuan immediately looked at the silver hairpin in her hand, her cheeks beaming with great joy, "It’s not hard; it’s what I should do!"
"Yes, if you ever have any difficulties, just tell me. I’m definitely on your side."
"With these words from Elder Brother Wei, Yuan’er feels more than satisfied, I’m already very happy now."
"Yes, no matter what, don’t be afraid..."
But as Yuchi was about to say more, a snowball from little Ximo directly landed in his mouth.
"Eat snow, Third Uncle!"
Yuchi: "..."
Your Third Uncle is going to teach you a lesson today!
All of a sudden.
A grand snowball fight began, with joyful songs lasting all night. The entire Xufu Town was filled with laughter and bright lights.
...
Xiangxiang: "Master Wei... Ah!"
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In the following days, there were visits from all sorts of people.
Yuchi was kept busy, and Changsun Mei visited once too. This young lady had grown a lot recently, and had already become the Patriarch of the Zhangsun Family.
And there were many more people.
Once the affairs of the chamber of commerce were properly arranged, Yuchi finally found his elder brother.
"Is Xiangxiang fragrant?" Yuchi asked with a smile.
"Fragrant and delicious! You should come too, it’s possible."
"Haha, I’ll pass. As long as you’re happy."
"Didn’t expect, you’re actually quite traditional?"
"Of course."
"Hahaha."
The two brothers walked along the road of Xufu Town. The snow on the ground had already been swept away, and everywhere was still a winter wonderland, as businesses started to open gradually.