Chapter 320 - 319: Guan He’s Abilities
Zhao Gang brought all these miscellaneous items, packed separately into more than a dozen bundles. This did not include the things for Ye Xinyan that Madam Yin did not allow to be opened.
Madam Yin must have heard Lian Gui repeat it many times before preparing so many things, meticulously considering every person in the Qi family, young and old, which showed her profound attentiveness.
As Ye Xinyan looked over the items, her expression became more solemn. This must be the great selflessness and incomparable meticulousness of a mother. Such a mother, even if there were many faults in her way of educating her daughter, could not conceal her heartfelt maternal love.
Ye Xinyan sank into thought, then called the maids and old woman servants to rearrange the bundles one by one and pack them well.
She pointed out the parts belonging to Qi Younian, Cheung Wusi, and Wong Qiao to Cheung Wusi and said, "Have these items sent to Grandfather Cheung’s room and let him keep them for now. Tomorrow, have Nanny Liu take a look to see if we need to find a tailor or use the nannies we have here. Use these fine fabrics to make one or two pieces of clothing for the New Year, so the two of you can wear some bright new clothes for the celebration."
Cheung Wusi had been watching as Zhao Gang opened each bundle, and by now, felt his eyes were dazzled.
On hearing what Ye Xinyan said, he quickly shook his head and replied, "We all know what kind of people we are. Where would we need such bright and luxurious fur clothes? Just looking at these fabrics, they feel like flowing water, shimmering and dazzling the eyes. We are but working craftsmen. To wear these would be to waste good things. It’s better for the nannies to keep them, to see if they might come in handy in the future."
Ye Xinyan’s eyes shifted, "Look at what you’re saying. Why can’t you use these things? When it comes to work, we talk about work. When it’s about living life, we only concern ourselves with living. Using what the family has, that is life."
Zhao Gang also joined in with a smile, "Ye Zi makes a good point. Isn’t all fabric meant to be worn by people? Since it’s a gift for the old master, he should by all rights wear and use it."
