Chapter 719 - 718 Selling Oneself to Bury One’s Father
Ninth Master Lee’s face changed instantly as Yongzhu leaped down; he suddenly stood up, his startled exclamation caught in his throat. But seeing that Yongzhu had landed safely, he immediately regained his haughty demeanor, sat down with a cold expression, and pretended as if nothing had happened.
Yongzhu waved at Shopkeeper Wu and Ninth Master Lee before turning and squeezing into the crowd.
Only after Yongzhu had walked away did Shopkeeper Wu lower the curtain and turn around to find Ninth Master Lee holding out a hand with a grim expression: "Hand it over—"
Understanding, Shopkeeper Wu hurriedly took out the jade pendant from his bosom and carefully placed it in Ninth Master Lee’s hand.
Ninth Master Lee snorted coldly and reattached the jade pendant.
Shopkeeper Wu cautiously suggested, "Ninth Young Master, with the dye workshop matter and the cloth business nearing resolution, plus Lady Wang’s project proposal, if we’re to proceed, it’s no small matter. All decisions will need to be made by you, Ninth Young Master! Jing County is somewhat remote and lacks the prosperity of Prefecture City, not to mention the inconvenience of transportation and the fact that it’s impractical always staying in an inn—"
"Then go and inquire if there’s a decent residence nearby that we can buy!" Ninth Master Lee interrupted Shopkeeper Wu impatiently.
Shopkeeper Wu really wanted to slap himself for speaking out of turn.
His original point was to highlight Jing County’s inconveniences and that a pampered young master like Ninth Master Lee should stay in the bustling Prefecture City, to trouble others instead.
But unexpectedly, Ninth Master Lee was different from the others; he actually wanted to buy a residence. Did this mean he intended to stay long-term?
Shopkeeper Wu felt darkness before his eyes and wanted to faint.