Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Chapter 320: Swift and Decisive Actions (1/2)

Chapter 312: Chapter 320: Swift and Decisive Actions

“Moreover, the Main House has felt guilt over the years due to the division of the family estate, constantly offering clandestine assistance to Our family. Eldest Aunt has also been very considerate towards Mother. Being a guest from afar, and now that her children have grown up, Mother finds time to chat with Eldest Aunt. Many of their past grievances have been resolved, and the two sisters-in-law get along harmoniously. With New Year approaching and the move to the prefecture, Eldest Aunt sees Mother busy all day and is willing to help share the burden.”

Seeing her own mother and Eldest Aunt getting along so harmoniously, Su Wenyue was also pleased, “That’s good, with Eldest Aunt there, I really won’t go and add to the chaos.”

Su Hengyi was usually busy running about outside, especially during these tumultuous times, he seldom had a moment of leisure. On a rare visit home, Su Wenyue chatted with her big brother for a long time, and at noon, Su Hengyi marveled at the fresh and tender vegetables on the table. Although it wasn’t completely impossible to have vegetables in winter, they were typically those that preserved well, but the vegetables on the table were clearly the kinds that weren’t available in winter.

“Younger Sister, where did these vegetables come from, being able to eat them in the dead of winter like this, it’s quite novel.”

Su Wenyue had forgotten to mention this to her mother’s family; she had intended to send a batch to them once the vegetables at the Zhuangzi were ripe: “Big Brother, these are grown in my own greenhouse. Since it’s a new technique I’ve been tinkering with, I was afraid it might not succeed, so I didn’t tell you. Now it seems to be a success. Many vegetables have been grown in the greenhouse. I’ll tell you the method later, and next year you can have it implemented at the Zhuangzi, too.”

Su Wenyue readily shared the technique with Su Hengyi. Her mother’s family had done so much for her, she could finally repay them in some way. Su Family’s financial resources had stores opened everywhere in the Daming Dynasty. If they applied this technique, they would certainly make a great profit, though the world was difficult, the wealthy were still numerous, only the lower-class commoners bore the brunt of hardship.

Su Hengyi, the future head of the Su Family, had been operating in the business world from a young age and could see the potential this offered far better than others. Moved and comforted by his sister’s unconditional trust, he was reluctant to take advantage of her generosity.

“This technique you’ve figured out must not have been easy. If you want to help, just send home some fresh fruits and vegetables,” Su Hengyi implied with this that he did not want to take Su Wenyue’s technique.

“Big Brother, I am your biological younger sister, aren’t you being too formal with me? I’m giving you the technique with consideration, after all Our family’s financial and energy resources are limited. Using this technique, we can at most supply for our own consumption or open a store in the prefecture; it wouldn’t have much influence. In your hands, however, it can be maximized.”

“But this…”

“There’s no ‘but’, Big Brother. You’ve always given to me without asking for anything in return; I’ve only ever enjoyed the benefits you provided without ever doing anything for you. If even this small matter has to be so distinctly separated between us, I will really be angry. From now on, I’ll also refuse the gifts you bring me. After all, a married daughter is like spilt water, you’ve disowned me!” Su Wenyue said almost petulantly, knowing without such insistence, her elder brother would definitely refuse to accept.

“Alright, there’s really no reasoning with you. How did I end up with such a foolish younger sister, so eager to send advantages outward,” Su Hengyi said with a growing tender smile on his face. Although he accepted the technique, he was resolved not to let his sister suffer any loss.

“How could you talk about an outsider? You’re my big brother. Do you think your sister is foolish? But to tell the truth, this technique will be profitable only for the next couple of years because it’s not too sophisticated. Anyone with determination could figure it out,” Su Wenyue said.