As soon as Xue Pan was injured, there was indeed no male in the Xue family's main house.
When inviting someone to dinner, if there is no one in the host's family to accompany you, it is not a treat, but an offense to the person.
But Aunt Xue can definitely call Jia Huan into the inner house and have dinner with their wives.
Jia Huan is a junior, and Xue Baochai is Sister Bao, so there is no need to avoid so many taboos.
But it seemed a bit strange to only let Xue Baochai accompany the guests.
Well, Aunt Xue, a wife from a business family, can probably guess what Jia Huan is thinking.
But Xue Baochai was willing to eat with him alone, which surprised Jia Huan.
With her intelligence, doesn't she know that this will damage her reputation?
While Jia Huan was thinking, Xue Baochai graciously invited Jia Huan to the table, and the two sat next to each other.
Xue Baochai smiled and said: "Brother Huan has helped my brother a lot. My brother's transformation is all thanks to Brother Huan's support."
"Logically speaking, we should have invited Brother Huan for this meal long ago, but we postponed it until today, which makes Brother Huan laugh."
Speaking of which, although Xue Pan invited Jia Huan to host several times.
But this is really the first time for Aunt Xue to entertain Jia Huan.
Logically speaking, the Xue family should have hosted a banquet for Jia Huan when he first rescued Jia Baoyu and Xue Pan.
Even if he didn't invite her this time, shouldn't she still be invited the second time Jia Huan took Xue Pan into the perfume business and made the Xue family a lot of money?
There is also the third time to help the Xue family check the accounts, which is also the time to ask.
The Xue family is a business family, and it would be a joke to say that they don't understand these worldly things.
The reason why I didn't invite him was probably because of Mrs. Wang of Rongguo Mansion.
Jia Huan also didn't expect that Xue Baochai would reveal his shortcomings in front of him, which made him secretly praise his cleverness.
Jia Huan couldn't help but said: "Sister Bao, Brother Xue has invited me to be my host several times. Why do you and I need such politeness?"
Xue Baochai raised his glass and said, "Thank you, brother Huan, for being a tolerant and tolerant man. If I change him to someone with a smaller tolerance, I'm afraid...brother Huan, I'd like to give you a toast from my sister."
The two drank the cup to the full.
Next, Xue Baochai was generous, behaved calmly, and spoke in a measured manner. Jia Huan was very relaxed and didn't feel any awkward at all.
Jia Huan also secretly admired Xue Baochai's profound knowledge.
And Jia Huan has a feeling that as long as Xue Baochai is willing, she can perfectly entertain people of different levels.
The two chatted for a few more words, and Xue Baochai couldn't help but ask: "Brother Huan, you are about to go to Ping'an County to take up the post of county magistrate. I wonder if Brother Huan has any plans in mind?"
Jia Huan glanced at Xue Baochai, but he didn't expect that she was also interested in government affairs.
Jia Huan couldn't help but said: "Sister Bao, although I didn't go, I have sent people over to secretly investigate the situation in Ping'an County. When we arrive in Ping'an County, we won't be blind. Behind me are the emperor and Master Zhao, it shouldn’t be too difficult to develop the situation.”
Xue Baochai said calmly: "Brother Huan, it is said that the king of hell is easy to meet, but the devil is difficult to deal with. Those with official status are easier to deal with. On the contrary, it is the subordinate staff at the bottom. They are the lackeys of the local wealthy families, and they are as cunning as ghosts. .”
"And all the errands, in the final analysis, are ultimately done by these subordinates. If they work against the will and do things secretly, it will be difficult to get things done."
"After all, someone has to do the low-level work. Even if a group of people are replaced, it may not be good. If people are deployed from outside and are not familiar with the local conditions, it will be more difficult to carry out the work."
After hearing what Xue Baochai said, Jia Huan couldn't help but look at her with admiration.
What Xue Baochai said may not be possible for ordinary people to pay attention to.
Only after they have experienced the place and been severely beaten by society can they understand it bit by bit.
Jia Huan couldn't help but smile and said: "Sister Bao is indeed a heroine. If a woman can be an official, I don't know how many men Sister Bao can defeat."
Hearing this, Xue Baochai couldn't help but smile.
Jia Huan added: "I am aware of these situations myself. If we want to change this situation, there are two ways. One is top-down and the other is bottom-up."
"I have thought of a way. It's hard to say whether it will work or not at this moment. You have to try it and you will know. We will see the result by the end of the year."
Xue Baochai figured out the problem, but not the way to solve it. Hearing Jia Huan's words at this time, he became curious.
However, she was a dignified and steady person. When Jia Huan didn't want to say more, she didn't ask any more questions.
Xue Baochai then said: "Brother Huan, in Ping'an County, there is also my Xue family's perfume shop and several other shops. You can take this jade pendant. If you need manpower or silver, just go and instruct them to do it. They met. This jade pendant is the same as when I saw it."
Jia Huan thought for a moment, took the jade pendant and said, "Then I'll accept it without any courtesy. I'll thank my sister in advance."
Xue Baochai pursed her lips and smiled: "That's exactly what it is."
Jia Huan suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but said to Xue Baochai: "Sister Bao, I have something to ask you for help."
Xue Baochai said: "Brother Huan, just say it. As long as my Xue family can do it, I will not refuse."
Jia Huan smiled and said: "It's not that serious. I just want to ask my sister to borrow some people who can check accounts."
After hearing this, Xue Baochai showed a thoughtful expression on his face, as if he had guessed what he wanted to do.
Xue Baochai couldn't help but said: "Brother Huan taught me how to check accounts. What's the value of this little thing?"
"I will send them to Ningguo Mansion in a moment. Brother Huan, just keep them. If necessary, you can take them to Ping'an County."
Jia Huan did not refuse. He was in urgent need of talents around him and could really use them.
Therefore, Jia Huan said: "If so, thank you Sister Bao."
The two of them didn't drink much, so they only tasted briefly, and the banquet broke up after a while.
Jia Huan went to the inner room and saw Xue Pan having eaten under the service of the maid.
Seeing Jia Huan come in, Xue Pan asked, "Brother Huan, have you eaten well?"
Jia Huan smiled and said, "Thank you very much for the hospitality, Sister Bao, but it's a bit rude to Sister Bao."
Xue Pan raised his eyebrows and asked: "Brother Huan, tell yourself, how is my sister?"
Xue Baochai couldn't help but blushed with embarrassment, and said angrily: "Brother, have you lost your mind and gone crazy again? What the hell are you saying?"
After saying that, Xue Baochai turned around and left in shame and annoyance.
Jia Huan smiled and didn't bother to pay attention to Xue Pan's crazy words.
He sat for a while and then stood up to say goodbye.
On the way back to Ningguo Mansion, Jia Huan completely understood the thoughts of Aunt Xue and her daughter.
There is no need to talk about Aunt Xue's thoughts.
As for Xue Baochai's thoughts, Jia Huan probably guessed a thing or two.
This banquet is actually a stage for Xue Baochai to show off his abilities.
(End of chapter)
