The most desperate ones are the two maids Xiaoxian Xiaoya.
Xie Fu used to have a low status in the house. Speaking of which, these two maids often teased and bullied Xie Fu, but now they are completely different and are treated like gods.
Naturally, the two women now dare not offend them with any jokes. Xie Fu felt that they were more friendly before, and in turn teased the two of them, chatting and laughing.
The young master is still as gentle as before. He will not look down on others just because of his status and status, nor will he boss around.
Wang Junheng wanted to go back to discuss the marriage between the Wang family and the Xie family, and stayed with Mrs. Wang for another day before leaving.
Gu Quan was supposed to go home immediately to prepare for the wedding, but he really couldn't bear to leave, so he stayed for three more days. During these three days, he had in-depth exchanges with Xie Fu on various aspects of literature. There were endless things to say and endless topics to talk about.
Xie Fu also marveled that Uncle Gu was not only a businessman, but also had a profound literary background.
Three days later, Gu Quan reluctantly said goodbye to Xie Fu. Xie Fu also followed the example of the ancients and sent you ten miles away, all the way to the outside of Yangzhou City.
The next step is to officially prepare for the wedding. The house needs to be renovated and repaired, and the furniture and items that need to be purchased need to be purchased and replenished.
I also asked my husband, Mrs. Yi, to arrange the entire etiquette procedure.
Money is spent everywhere. It can be said that money is spent like water. Before the official work is done, all the gold and silver brought by Xie Fu have been spent.
Early in the morning, Xie Guangde took a stack of lists and came to Fu Xie's room.
Fu Xie didn't know that Xie Guangde was here to ask for money, so he smiled and asked, "Grandpa, how are you preparing for the wedding?"
Xie Guangde said: "There are no problems in all aspects, but there are some obstacles."
Xie Fu asked: "What's the obstacle?"
It was really hard for Xie Guangde to say that after living all his life, he was reduced to asking his grandson for money.
"Grandpa, is there anything you can't say?"
Xie Guangde said bravely: "Fu'er, all the money you brought has been spent."
Xie Fu was surprised: "So fast?"
When Xie Guangde heard this, he couldn't pull off his old face.
Xie Fu breathed a sigh of relief; "Finally the mission is completed!"
Xie Guangde asked in confusion: "What do you mean?"
Xie Fu explained with a smile: "Before coming, He Qing gave me a task and asked me to spend all the money I brought, otherwise I will not be allowed to go back."
Xie Guangde wondered: "Why do you make such a strange request?"
Xie Fu didn't know how to explain it, so he smiled and said: "I was thinking that if I can't spend all the money, I would go to a brothel to spend money, where money will flow like water."
Xie Guangde frowned. He really didn't pick up the pot. You know I hate it when you go to a brothel.
However, in the past, Xie Fu was regarded as a prodigal boy who refused to change despite repeated admonitions. Now that Xie Fu has reached adulthood and his status is different, it is hard to say anything more.
Xie Fu suddenly realized that he had offended his grandfather and said quickly: "Grandpa, I was just joking."
Xie Guangde scolded lightly: "You are about to have a family, so you can't go to a place like that. Isn't it enough to have two fiancées? Besides, your status as two fiancées is not a joke. , if you really get into trouble, I won’t be able to protect you."
"My grandson will remember his grandfather's teachings."
Xie Guangde saw that the topic had gone astray and reminded him: "Where were you talking about just now?"
"Talk about running out of money."
Xie Guangde sighed: "Sigh... there are still many places to spend money."
Xie Fu immediately understood that grandpa was here to ask for money, and he also knew that grandpa had a good reputation, so he naturally refused to say anything about such a thing. Seeing a few lists in his hand, he took the initiative to ask: "Grandpa, what are you holding in your hand?" What is it?"
"This is the list of items to be prepared written by sir."
"Let me take a look."
Xie Fu took it and took a look, and saw that the list was packed with wedding items, ranging from wedding gifts to palace lanterns, lacquered gold wedding characters, Baizi Zhang, dragon and phoenix bed curtains, combined cups, mandarin duck mirrors...even wedding invitations. Such items are made with great care and attention.
If you are not eating this bowl of rice, just seeing the list of these items will give you a headache, let alone preparing them.
Xie Guangde said: "The Gu family in Huizhou is a famous family, so there can be no ambiguity in the ceremony. In addition, this is a beautiful speech that I have been waiting for for a hundred years to thank the Gu family. It will definitely be passed down in history in the future, so I take it very seriously."
"Alas...Grandpa, I have no ability, I can only rely on you."
Xie Fu said with a smile: "What are you talking about? Isn't this flesh and blood that you fed me one bite at a time, grandpa?
Xie Guangde asked gently: "Then..."
"This list of items gives me a headache just looking at it, but I can think of a way with the money."
Xie Guangde said with a serious expression: "This is a lot of money."
Xie Guangde knew that Xie Fu's Suzhou fiancée was rich, but asking Xie Fu to ask for money was a bit unjustifiable.
Xie Fu said calmly: "I can get it."
Xie Guangde said softly: "I asked you to reach out to He Qing. I wonder what He Qing would think?"
Xie Fu said: "Who said I would reach out to her?"
"Then...then borrow it from Mr. Huo?"
Xie Fu smiled and said: "Grandpa, I did some business. I have money, but it's just not convenient to carry it with me."
"Then the money matter will be left to you?"
Xie Fu nodded.
Xie Guangde's tired face immediately showed a smile. Seeing this, Xie Fu said: "Grandpa, this is a good thing. Don't work too hard."
Xie Guangde said: "It is my greatest wish in this life that you two will get married and start a business. Once this is accomplished, I can feel at ease. When I get to the underworld, I will be worthy of my ancestors."
For cash, Xie Fu made a special trip to Yangzhou Xuandanzhai.
Xuandanzhai is located on Shili Long Street, which is also the most prosperous place in Yangzhou City. Land here is very expensive.
A three-story building came into view, with a majestic entrance hall and a row of red-painted brothels. It was unique and not inferior to Qinlou, the largest brothel in Yangzhou City.
There are three large gilded characters written on the plaque in front of the door, which is Xuandanzhai.
Xie Fu smiled when he saw it. If it weren't for the word "Zhai", others would have thought that another brothel had opened on this ten-mile long street.
Xie Fu walked in and felt that the decoration of the hall was very particular. Well, if compared with the brothel, it was less colorful and cumbersome and more simple and elegant.
Seeing a visitor coming to the door, a young man wearing elegant clothes came forward and said hello: "Sir."
Xie Fu smiled and nodded, and then looked at the products in the restaurant while walking.
Unlike ordinary clothing stores, clothes are piled densely in a small space.
The space of Xuandanzhai is very vast, and each piece of clothing independently occupies a large space and is displayed as a display for everyone to see at a glance.
In addition to clothing, there are also jewelry decorations, which are more luxurious and elegant than jewelry stores.
The man kept half his body and followed behind Xie Fu.
Xie Fu asked; "Who among you is in charge?"
The man looked at Fu Xie's clothes and recognized them at a glance as Xuantanzhai's exclusive worsted embroidery. He said, "Sir, why don't you let Miss Xu come and greet you?"
Xie Fu asked: "Can she make the decision?"
The man smiled and said: "Miss Xu is the owner of our Xuandan Zhai."
After a while, a young woman came out of the inner hall, wearing an elegant dress with a ribbon tied around her waist and a skirt that reached her ankles.
As she walked, her skirt fluttered, and what she wore under her feet was not the traditional embroidered shoes, but a pair of leather boots with a Western style, but it still maintained the delicate and soft Jiangnan style.
I have to say that the embellishment of this pair of little leather boots is really wonderful, making this young girl appear feminine yet capable, and graceful yet upright.
Xie Fu smiled, which was in line with Tantai Heqing's style, with a hint of spiciness.
(End of chapter)
