The Wealthy Eldest Sister Rules Supreme - Chapter 345
Chapter 345: Chapter 332 Cherishing Talent
The other party might just be being polite, and her quick agreement might appear rather improper.
“It’s no trouble at all, Qingzhuyuan is not far from here, it only takes about half an hour to get here. Mr. Fan has a fondness for rural scenery, such a scheme is in line with his taste.” Chu Jinnian laughed, “Miss Zhuang doesn’t need to worry about it.”
“Then let’s consider it settled with Miss Zhuang, starting from tomorrow, Mr. Fan will be going to Miss Zhuang’s house to teach your younger sister and brother every day.”
Previously, Fan Wenxuan also had this intention. He must have carefully explained it to Chu Jinnian, hence Chu Jinnian himself came to talk about this plan, which put her slightly at ease, knowing that Fan Wenxuan was not acting secretly and recklessly.
With this thought, Zhuang Qingning felt a slight sense of relief.
“I really have Master Chu to thank for this.” Zhuang Qingning hurriedly expressed her gratitude, “You’ve done me a great favor this time, I don’t know how to thank Master Chu.”
“If Master Chu needs help with renovating his courtyard, I will definitely lend a hand…”
“Then I’ll have to trouble Miss Zhuang.” Chu Jinnian chuckled with his eyes squinted.
His gaze lingered on Zhuang Qingning’s face for a moment before falling onto the cup of tea in his hand.
The tea leaves weren’t the ones he was accustomed to, they weren’t even considered good quality, but it was brewed perfectly, clear and faintly fragrant, and tasting quite pleasant.
Chu Jinnian drained the cup of tea in one gulp.
Having not spent much time here, Chu Jinnian, after having a few words with Zhuang Qingning, left a gift and then stood up to leave.
“Master Chu, take care.” Zhuang Qingning saw Chu Jinnian out, watched his carriage go away.
When the carriage was out of sight, Zhuang Qingning still stood at the door, meditating.
Pondering on the high regard Chu Jinnian had for Mr. Fan.
She was merely doing a courtesy, but because it was for the sake of helping Mr. Fan, Chu Jinnian made a special trip to visit.
Merely because Mr. Fan had the heart to tutor Zhuang Qingsui, Chu Jinnian agreed so simply and even came to talk about the matter, presumably to put her mind at ease, but probably more so to put Fan Wenxuan at ease.
Just because Fan Wenxuan admired the layout of her courtyard, Chu Jinnian made a special trip to see it, and upon his return, he intended to help Fan Wenxuan renovate his courtyard…
It’s said that this era is the most respectful of teachers, but even so, it’s commendable to go to these extents.
It seems that this Master Chu is quite decent.
As for Mr. Fan, he must feel much gratified to be cared for and held in such high regard by Chu Jinnian.
Zhuang Qingning nodded subtly, instructed Zhuang Qingsui and Zhuang Mingli to watch the house carefully and keep practicing calligraphy, then she set off for the workshop.
Qingzhuyuan.
Fan Wenxuan was looking with worry at Chu Jinnian, who was silent. Despite racking his brains, he failed to come up with a convincing explanation for the urgent matter he had mentioned earlier when asking Chu Jinnian to come back. He had assumed that he could get away with being unclear at the time, but Chu Jinnian kept harping on it, which gave Fan Wenxuan a headache.
“Ahem, young master…” Fan Wenxuan rubbed his hands, “It’s rather hot today, if there’s nothing important, I’ll go back for a rest first.”
“Mr. Fan, wouldn’t it be a pity if you walked away without finishing your sentences?” Chu Jinnian lifted his eyelids.
This is indeed endless!
Fan Wenxuan was also sick of it, he exasperatedly sat on a stool at the side, and said in a bad temper, “You say it, do as you please, kill or beat, that’s your call.” “I haven’t said anything yet, but it seems Mr. Fan is already getting anxious.” Chu Jinnian said quietly, “But since Mr. Fan is aware that he did something inappropriate, perhaps he can make up for it by contributing.”
In other words, he wants him to do something else to compensate.
Fan Wenxuan let out a sigh of relief.
If Chu Jinnian is willing to talk, then it’s fine, this is much better than Chu Jinnian bothering him all day long.
“Speak, what do you want me to do?”
He won’t refuse if it’s something he can do, since his weakness is already in the hands of others.
“Starting tomorrow, I would make things a bit harder for Mr. Fan. Every day, please go to visit Miss Zhuang’s house to teach her younger sister and the neighbor’s little brother reading and writing. If Jinzhou wants to go, you can take him along, otherwise, just let him do as he pleases, no need to force.” As Chu Jinnian finished his sentence, Fan Wenxuan popped up and circled Chu Jinnian twice.
His eyes were riveted on Chu Jinnian, a look of disbelief on his face.
What’s up with this? Why is Chu Jinnian suddenly asking him to tutor Zhuang Qingning’s sister?
Did he find out about his initial plan to match him and Zhuang Qingning?
Or did he have his own designs on Zhuang Qingning?
However, this man who wished to be brothers with him probably wouldn’t think about love affairs.
Then there could only be one possibility left.
That is, Chu Jinnian still plans to take Zhuang Qingning under his wing in the future, so she would become his staff, serving him and advising him.
And so, he is trying to foster good relations now to pave the way for the future. This kind of person who has already thought out more than three moves in any direction before he even takes one step might be making plans for not just a few years in the future, but even a decade later.
Fan Wenxuan sat back down on the seat and looked at Chu Jinnian with a serious expression, “Young Master, Miss Zhuang is a woman.”
“Hmm.” Chu Jinnian nodded.
He wasn’t blind.
“Women should not be involved in these matters.”
Especially women who don’t have any support or background, such women, without familial protection, would find life very difficult.
“I understand, and I don’t mean that.”
He wouldn’t do that either.
“Then why is Young Master trying to win over Miss Zhuang?”
He even asked him to give Zhuang Qingning’s little sister lessons every day?
Fan Wenxuan was momentarily confused.
“Cherishing talent.” Chu Jinnian answered.
Fan Wenxuan,
This answer seems to make perfect sense, and he was at a loss for a rebuttal for a moment.
Didn’t he also view Zhuang Qingning as a talent to be cherished?
“Besides, you should also have the same intention.” Chu Jinnian looked at Fan Wenxuan and said in a mild tone, “Besides, it’s no fun for Jinzhou to stay in the garden all day. It wouldn’t be a bad idea for him to go out and get a feel of the local culture. Plus, it seems the neighbor’s boy of Miss Zhuang’s house is not bad, he could be a good companion for Jinzhou.”
These reasons all made sense and they were consistent with Chu Jinnian’s usual style.
But when all these reasons were put together, Fan Wenxuan felt something wasn’t quite right.
But after thinking it over and over again, he couldn’t figure out what was wrong.
Never mind, since Chu Jinnian said he didn’t have such plans, that’s fine.
Anyway, it was his original plan to visit Zhuang Qingning’s house more often. He didn’t dare to make a move, since Chu Jinnian was at home. Now Chu Jinnian has spoken, he had an official reason..
