Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Chapter 180 World 352

"Smooth talker," Yu Miaoqi then told him about the shop she wanted to give to Yinyin Zhuangzi.

After listening, Zhan Zheng said, "Yinyin has always been capable, she will definitely do a good job. If she fails, just come to me, I will back you up."

Yu Miaoqi threw a dried longan at him in an annoyed tone: "Can't you wish your sister well?"

"My mistake," Zhan Zheng admitted quickly, his hands unconsciously cracking open the longan shell. "This longan flesh is quite sweet."

Seeing that he was eating well, Yu Miaoqi couldn't help but push the plate of dried fruit towards him, and then she didn't want to talk to him anymore.

Yinyin added from the side, "When I've tidied up the estate, I'll also build some places for my brother to send invitations and host banquets. It will definitely be no worse than Brother Xun's estate."

Zhan Zheng smiled warmly, like the sun: "Then I'll be waiting."

The New Year arrived quickly. Whether it was because a new bride had just entered the household and the Zhan family members were concerned about their reputation, or because the second and third branches of the family might be celebrating their last New Year together, the holiday passed relatively peacefully.

When spring arrives, the ice and snow will melt away.

First, Zhan Shu'er left the capital with Madam Feng and her family without any hesitation, heading to Pingzhou.

Even though Zhan Huier cried so hard she could barely stand, she still bid farewell to her parents and took her dowry to marry far away.

The Zhan family suddenly calmed down. Although the second wife kept her door closed and often sent letters to Pingzhou; the third wife was even more eager to flatter the old master, but dared not approach the old lady; the fifth wife replaced the second wife and became the good daughter-in-law that the old lady often talked about.

Yin Yin had no idea what the other families were doing or thinking, as she was currently focused on her own shop.

Besides the original cloth shop and the estate in the suburbs of Beijing that had been agreed upon, Yu Miaoqi also gave her three different shops, saying that she should manage them well and that they would be part of her dowry when she got married.

With a stake in the business, Yin Yin naturally put in more effort than before, wanting to manage the shop and estate well. Moreover, she had just taken over, and even though she had been managing the fabric shop for several months, she still hadn't trained enough people around her. She had to do many things herself, and young ladies from various families would occasionally send her invitations to visit. She was so busy that she neglected her family a lot.

Seeing that she was busy but organized and made no mistakes, and that her complexion was becoming more rosy despite her increased frequency of going out, Yu Miaoqi refrained from saying anything to her.

By the time Yinyin had finally sorted out everything, it was already summer and hot. Only then did she realize that the atmosphere at home seemed a little strange.

"Mother, why are you sitting here all by yourself?" Yinyin's estate sent some fresh fruits and melons. Yinyin ordered someone to send some to Zhanzheng and Wang Yingman's courtyard, and after calling Pai, she personally carried some in a small basket to Yu Miaoqi's place.

As soon as she entered the house, she saw Yu Miaoqi sitting in a recliner by the window, gazing absently in the direction of Zhan Zheng's courtyard, lost in thought.

Yinyin tightened her grip on the basket, a rare hint of dissatisfaction she felt towards Zhan Zheng. After all this time, she was certain that Zhan Zheng and Wang Yingman were having an affair.

Although we don't know the specifics, Yu Miaoqi is a very competent mother and mother-in-law!

These two can put on a show and keep it from the other branches of the Zhan family, so why can't they also put on a show in front of Yu Miaoqi so that she won't have so many worries?

Hearing Yin Yin's voice, Yu Miaoqi came back to her senses: "I've stolen half a day of leisure, so I'm just being lazy here."

"In that case, why don't you take me with you, Mother?" Yinyin handed the melons and fruits to Hongfu, and asked a reclining chair to be placed next to her. She sat for a while and said, "I must say, it's so comfortable to lie here like this."

Yu Miaoqi looked at her gently: "Have you finished everything?"

Yinyin deliberately yawned before nodding and saying, "Almost there. There are suitable people to look after the shop and the estate. The only thing is teaching new people, which is a slow and steady process and can't be done in a short time. But there's no rush."

Seeing that she was sleepy, Yu Miaoqi was indeed only concerned about her: "If you're sleepy, then rest. You've been working very hard these days."

“No rush,” Yin Yin yawned, folded her hands over her face and pressed them together. Her eyes, reflecting the light streaming through the window, looked radiant, even more beautiful than the finest gemstones. “The estate is almost ready. I had someone go and check it out before, and they said it’s quite cool even in this hot weather.”

"Isn't Mother suffering from the summer heat? Shall we go to the village together?"

Yu Miaoqi was somewhat tempted, but she hesitated because she was thinking about the housekeeper.

Yinyin coaxed her in a coquettish tone, "It's only been a short time, and nothing serious has happened yet. If Mother is worried, you can ask Big Brother to keep an eye on things."

“Tell your sister-in-law to keep an eye on things,” Yu Miaoqi said after a moment’s hesitation, “and also have your older brother help out from time to time.”

She's still thinking of bringing Zhan Zheng and his wife together.

Yinyin felt even more annoyed with Zhan Zheng, but she still said in a cooperative tone, "Sister-in-law is a member of the Wang family, so she will definitely have no problem managing the household, not to mention with my elder brother there. Mother can finally rest assured this time."

Yu Miaoqi made up her mind and didn't delay. She made arrangements in just a day or two, and after informing the old master and old lady, she took Yinyin to live on the estate.

Sitting under the grape trellis, looking at the bright red pomegranate blossoms beside her, and feeling the gentle breeze, Yu Miaoqi couldn't help but praise, "Yinyin, you're good at organizing things. You can keep an ordinary estate so tidy."

Yinyin, who has arranged many estates and palaces as she pleases, has now only planned a small estate—a small one that she can easily manage.

"It's also because the location of this estate is suitable, and we need people. If we didn't have a capable estate manager and experienced farmers, I wouldn't be able to grow these things on my own."

Yinyin made a few modest remarks, and when the weather was a bit cooler, she led Yu Miaoqi for a walk in the fields.

Aside from the area where she lived, part of the estate was planned by Yinyin as a pastoral landscape, used only for growing crops to meet daily needs. The other part was divided into several courtyards, each with different flowers and trees depending on the season. Several courtyards had running water flowing through them, making them look exceptionally clean and refreshing.

Because the village was nestled against a mountain, a section of forest also belonged to her. After demarcating a hunting area, she planted various fruit trees on the rest. Thanks to the good care and meticulous management of the fruit trees, some even bore fruit.

The fruit she had given to Yu Miaoqi earlier was a large, delicious one picked from here and sent to her residence.

Back at her residence, the maid gently massaged Yu Miaoqi's legs with a beauty hammer.

Smelling the refreshing scent of mint, Yu Miaoqi asked Yinyin, "Did you spend all the money you had saved to renovate this estate? How much did you spend? I'll make it up to you separately when we get back to the manor."

Yinyin quickly refused, saying, "There's no need for Mom's subsidies. The flowers, trees, and fruit trees I bought aren't expensive. Besides what we need for our own consumption, they can also produce fruit. The only expense is renovating those few courtyards."

"However, the interior decorations are mainly natural, and many of the landscaping features are made from local materials, aiming to create a different kind of charm from that of Beijing."

"So not only did I not spend much, but I also had a large sum left over. Besides, my mother had a good foundation in the shops; they were all profitable businesses. I made quite a bit from cleaning up the rats before, and now I only have more to spare!"

Yu Miaoqi believed her and didn't mention giving her any more money. Instead, she said, "You've grown quite a bit taller, so you should have some new clothes made for all four seasons. I've also drawn some new designs, and I'll have someone make you a few new sets of jewelry later."

The words of refusal were on the tip of her tongue, but Yin Yin didn't say them. Perhaps giving her something to do would reduce her focus on Zhan Zheng's side.

"My mother still loves me the most, but she'll definitely give me a good beating!"

"What's so interesting?" Yu Miaoqi was laughing when Zhan Zheng came in from outside, looking travel-worn. "I thought Mother and Sister wouldn't come to the estate for a few more days, but I didn't expect them to come today."

Yinyin looked at Zhanzheng, who had sat down to drink tea, with a big question mark in her head.

"Brother, you don't have a day off tomorrow either. If you leave the capital now, how will you go to work tomorrow?"