Chapter 378 - 377 The Big Picture
Ye Xinyan didn’t know why Jinrong would bring this up, as running a dairy farm and a dairy products workshop in the capital actually lacked advantages. She pondered for a moment before saying, "The dairy farm has only been up for just over half a year. Apart from sending a batch of cheese to the capital, we haven’t really seen much profit yet. Isn’t it a bit too soon to think about relocating to the capital? And why must it be done in the capital?"
"Aren’t we all going to return to the capital in the end? Shouldn’t there be a main base there? Starting preparations earlier will make expanding the business smoother upon our return," Jinrong stated matter-of-factly.
Seeing Jinrong’s demeanor, Ye Xinyan thought it was somewhat amusing. The capital has always been centered around politics and power, his dairy farm and Dairy Products Store weren’t even considered economic or industrial ventures, so what would be the point of taking them to the capital?
Seeing Ye Xinyan speechless, Jinrong pressed with a question, "What? Am I wrong? You don’t really think you can hide out in Clear Water Village for the rest of your life, do you?" He didn’t believe that with how Ye Xinyan was now, Elder Master Ye could keep her tucked away in this remote corner forever. Not to mention her restlessness; just arranging people to watch over her would consume a considerable amount of manpower and resources.
Zhou Biyao, hearing Jinrong mention their eventual return to the capital, was subtly moved. She stealthily observed the few people at the table. The Qi family being in Clear Water Village made it natural for Sister Qi to live here, so why use the word "hide"? She thought about the House Servant sent from Duke An’s Mansion and then about her father’s suspicions; could it be that Sister Qi, who merely bore a striking resemblance to Duke An’s granddaughter, received such consideration from Duke An from afar in the capital?
Jiang Yifan, noticing Zhou Biyao’s glance, gave her a casual look, sending a shiver through her. Though Jiang Yifan didn’t hold a high office, he came from the capital and was very close to Prince Yu. When her father spoke of Lord Jiang, he used the words "a force to be reckoned with."
Moreover... Zhou Biyao looked again at her Sister Qi. Since Lord Jiang was Duke An’s former son-in-law, if Sister Qi was indeed hiding here, then Lord Jiang...
Zhou Biyao lowered her gaze; it seemed the situation here was quite complicated.