Chapter 164: The Jiang Family
Qin Silong set off to deliver breakfast to Su Bin, while Chen Youwei prepared to head to work at the governmental office.
Meanwhile, Qin Zhenzhen took out the seasonings she had brought and carefully placed them in a small porcelain bottle.
"I have three bottles of seasonings here, two for Uncle Chen’s family, and one for the governor," she explained.
Chen Youwei hesitated, understanding what Qin Zhenzhen had in mind. He knew about the attempts to hinder Su Bin from becoming a Cultivated Talent, as Yang Gan had revealed everything in the letter. Although he had already agreed to let Su Bin stay at his home, Qin Zhenzhen still seemed concerned.
She reassured him, "Uncle Chen, please don’t misunderstand. I am giving the seasonings to the governor not to bribe him into favoring Su Bin. I know that would be a major taboo, and we should never resort to such means."
"In truth, I intend to use the governor’s endorsement to promote these excellent seasonings. My plan is to establish a market here in the prefecture and find a store to sell them on behalf of others."
Chen Youwei felt relieved, but he warned Qin Zhenzhen, "The governor hasn’t been in the best mood lately. Although the seasonings are good, I doubt he will be in the mood to help promote them."
"If you’re determined to open a market in the prefecture, I can assist you in promoting it, but the impact may not be as significant as you hope."
Curious about the governor’s recent state, Qin Zhenzhen inquired, "Uncle Chen, what’s troubling him?"
Madame Chen explained, "For some unknown reason, the governor’s mother is suffering from severe back pain, making it difficult for her to stand up straight."
"Many doctors have been sent to check her condition. Initially, they diagnosed her with bone spurs and treated her accordingly, but she hasn’t shown any signs of improvement," Madame Chen continued.