Chapter 1048 - 017 Chen Family Shop (Second Watch)_2
"I heard she’s also from Jiangnan, seems like her last name is Wu."
Lin Yuan looked at her appreciatively and nodded, "That’s right. In previous years, the Chen family of Jiangnan always claimed the title of Imperial Merchant, but this year, it was abruptly snatched away by the Wu Family. If it were you, could you swallow that pride? Besides, I heard that the Family Head of the Chen family of Jiangnan, Chen Haigang, is as his name suggests—very staunch. Naturally, he wouldn’t admit defeat easily."
Xiao He suddenly pursed her lips, "Since he lost, there must be some aspect where he was outskilled. If he’s not convinced, he should just compete again next year. Why open a shop in the Capital city all of a sudden? Could it be that he wants to show everyone in the Capital city that his materials are better than the Wu Family’s?"
Lin Yuan chuckled and poked her forehead, "You, you’re still too naive. Have you not considered that every year the winner of the Imperial Merchant competition has always been the Chen family, but this year, with a change in the person in charge, it ended up being the Wu Family? Moreover, this person in charge is the Second Prince. Given the nature of the Second Prince, whether the competition was fair and just is really debatable."
As she spoke, Lin Yuan deliberately lowered her voice, hoping to cause less trouble while out with her younger sisters.
Hearing their eldest sister speak this way, Lin Wei and the others all understood. They finally grasped why Old Master Chen did not return to Jiangnan after the Imperial Merchant competition but chose to stay in the Capital city to open a shop instead. Just as Xiao He said, his heart was discontented, and he wanted to prove that his goods were superior to the Wu Family’s in this manner.
It must be said that Chen Haigang truly lives up to the strength implied by his name. Isn’t he afraid that Zhao Hongsheng, in a fit of rage and embarrassment, would secretly take care of the Chen family once and for all?
Lin Yuan pressed her lips together; although she greatly respected Old Master Chen, she did not agree with his approach. Such a method might work against gentlemen, but against a scoundrel like Zhao Hongsheng, it was akin to a moth flying into the flame, seeking its own suffering.