Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 39: The Boss Behind the Scenes_l (1/2)

Chapter 39: Chapter 39: The Boss Behind the Scenes_l

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Xingshan County is so small that it would be impossible for them not to know if such a person of status was present.

“It mustn’t be someone from Xingshan County but I can’t think of who it might be.” Wei Mingting also observed the unfamiliar gentleman earlier, yet he can’t recall who he was.

Madam Yun speculated, “Could it be the noble man who is residing in Huafa Temple?”

Very few influential people come to Xingshan County, it’s unlikely that two would arrive at once.

“That’s a possibility.” Wei Mingting agreed.

“My Lord, could it be possible for the noble man to vent his anger on our family because of the previous incident and the fact that Yichen won the competition today?” Madam Yun’s concern deepened.

“Don’t think about it too much, if he is enraged by such trivial matters, nothing can be said. Moreover, from his behaviour earlier, he doesn’t seem to be narrow-minded.” Wei Mingting advised.

He is upright and just. He admitted to his crime of failing to manage anti-Japanese samurai. However, if he was punished for such trivial matters, it would be a gross injustice.

After failing to determine the identity of the gentleman clothed in brocade, Wei Yichen handed over the ink treasure of the Tibetan layman that he had won back to Wei Mingting.

Wei Mingting refused it: “You keep it. I know how much you admire the Tibetan layman, even considering him a potential mentor.”

Wei Ruo, who was about to get in the carriage, overheard this conversation and glanced at Wei Yichen. She quickly turned back, climbed into the carriage and started munching on candied fruit.

Gazing through the window slit on the opposite side sat Wei Qingwan, who was lost in thought. The face of the nobleman kept surfacing in her mind.

She also remembered what her parents had said that the noble man was likely from Huafa Temple, worrying about the impression she had left on him that day.

If it was indeed the nobleman from the Huafa Temple, he must be a member of the Royal Family. What would induce a royal family member to visit a small place like Xingshan county?

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After the competition, Chu Lan did not leave immediately. He let an attendant queue up and buy more paper.

With the paper in hand, Chu Lan is certain that it’s much better than what is sold in the capital city.

Lu Yuhong also noticed that the paper Chu Lan bought was different from what they usually used, thicker, cleaner and smoother.

“It’s surprising, this store truly is renowned. Not only do they come up with unique ways to attract customers, but the products they sell are superior to those in other places. This store should be located in the capital city! The business will surely be a hundred times better!” Lu Yuhong commented.

“Brother Yuhong, setting up shop in the capital isn’t that easy,” Chu Lan said.

“Oh, you are right. Life in the capital is not like in these small places.” Lu Yuhong nodded.

Lu Yuhong jokingly said to Chu Lan: “Your Highness, since their paper is so good and beloved by scholars, what if I talk to their boss about it, see if he can supply me, and I can open a store for him in the capital city. This way I could also make some profit!”

No one would mind having more money, not even someone like Lu Yuhong who is a gentleman from a well-established family.

“You can try, just don’t act like a bully.” Chu Lang replied.

“Of course, do I look like a scoundrel? If I ever oppress the common people, my grandfather will be the first one to whip me to death!”

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With the competition ended and the day’s stock of paper sold out,