Chapter 182 - 92 I Mean Well for You, the Shi Family

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Chapter 182: Chapter 92 I Mean Well for You, the Shi Family Ren Zhixian’s face darkened as he said, "Yumei is right, my intentions were genuinely for the benefit of the Shi family! If you think it’s unnecessary, then forget it! Arrange it however you please!" Ren Zhixian was seething with indignation, thinking to himself how ungrateful these people were, like a dog that bites Lu Dongbin, unable to recognize a good person’s heart. Today, if I am willing to put in the effort to arrange everything, it’s because I am in a good mood, and you’re lucky to get my advice! What does your family know about decorating a study? Hmph! No wonder—no one in your family has been a scholar for generations; how would you understand? Just focus on your money! Shi Fengju was irritated by his lack of tact but refused to let it go, and feigned ignorance of his displeasure, still wearing a light and breezy smile. His words were filled with earnestness, "How can that be! Brother-in-law, you can’t say that. As you will be using the study in the future, I would be in a difficult position if you washed your hands of it! After all, no one in our residence knows about these things. If you don’t give your opinion, my only option will be to arrange it the way it was done at your home!" Ren Zhixian was so angered he was lost for words. Shi Fengju chuckled again, "How about this: When we bring in people to work on the setup, brother-in-law, you just watch. If you approve, we’ll proceed that way. If you don’t, then we can discuss further. How does that sound?" "I think that’s a good idea!" Shi Yumei nodded with a smile. But Ren Zhixian was fuming inside, thinking how good? How could I possibly disapprove? If I do, you’ll just use my family as an excuse again— Ren Zhixian internally seethed with resentment at Shi Fengju for his high-handed bullying. He wanted to stand up for himself, but remembering he had nothing to his name and was dependent on others even for paper, ink, and books, he lost his courage and just nodded perfunctorily: "Alright then, let it be so!" "Then it’s settled!" Shi Fengju said with a smile: "Brother-in-law, feel free to raise any concerns. I assure you, we’ll make sure you’re satisfied and it won’t affect your disposition for studying!" Ren Zhixian sneered silently. He stepped out of the study and glanced over the courtyard’s plantain and bamboo, pointing and saying, "These plantain trees are too dense, and the bamboo—they’re blocking all the light from the study. Have them cut back tomorrow!" "Sure!" Shi Fengju smiled without concern: "Cut, and we’ll cut them tomorrow! Would you like me to also bring a couple of plum trees for you later?" Ren Zhixian wanted to say no, but subconsciously nodded: "I’ll be grateful for that!" "Brother-in-law, you’re too kind!" Shi Fengju laughed: "You want the old plum trees, right? Not sure if we have any in our residence! But no matter, we can find a few throughout Qingzhou. We’ll just buy them!" His tone reeked of "I’m rich and I don’t care how much I spend!" Ren Zhixian felt dizzy and almost stumbled. Envy and a sense of injustice boiled within him, cursing the unfair heavens. How could a vulgar man own such immense wealth and live a lavish life, while he himself, a scion of Confucian sages, had to endure poverty and rely on others for living! Sang Wan watched in awe and thought it lucky that she had brought Shi Fengju here today. Otherwise, how could she have coped on her own! She couldn’t help but steal a glance at Shi Fengju, thinking to herself that with such a bother of a brother-in-law, no wonder he initially detested her, who came from a family of scholars. It truly was— "Ah, second brother, are you not going out today?" After leaving the banana garden, Shi Yumei suddenly called out to Shi Fengju again. Shi Fengju raised an eyebrow, "Does sister have something she needs?" Shi Yumei smiled and said, "If you’re not going out, let’s go to the peony garden together. It’s been a long time since cousin Fangzi, you, and I have had a chat!" Sang Wan remained calm and composed, with her eyebrows cast down as if she had not heard a thing. "No, I was just about to leave," Shi Fengju said with a laugh: "Sister, if you want to go, just go by yourself! Fangzi is in mourning, you can go visit her, but don’t stay too long." "What’s the problem with that!" Shi Yumei chuckled: "Mourning is about sincerity! It’s quite pitiful for Fangzi to be alone in the peony garden all day long, why can’t we keep her company! Otherwise, how is she supposed to get through the next few months? No one cares for her!" Shi Fengju couldn’t help frowning, wondering what trouble she was stirring up now. No one cares for her? Has she been short on food or clothes? Does everyone have to revolve around her for her days to pass? Moreover, "The next few months?" Shi Fengju looked up confused. Wasn’t she supposed to be in mourning for three years? "You don’t know yet!" Shi Yumei was also surprised and narrated how Gu Fangzi had gone to Guangling Temple to perform ritual ceremonies, dreamed about Gu Jin, and how the head monk interpreted her dream. She couldn’t help scolding Shi Fengju: "You really should pay more attention, not even knowing this. How come you didn’t visit her last night?"

Chapter 182 - 92 I Mean Well for You, the Shi Family

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