bestfiction Chapter 521 Treating Good-Looking People with Kindness
Chapter 521 Treating Good-Looking People with Kindness
Wen Qingqing hadn't thought about this matter for a long time, and now that it's brought up, she doesn't really know how to evaluate it: "I thought about it when I had some free time later. I've had a good life since I was a child. I have things I like to do, a grandfather and senior classmates who are very good to me, and more money than I can spend. Although I was curious about what my father would be like, my mother was right. Hoping for something that will never be possible is just asking for trouble. It's better to find something to do that gives you a sense of accomplishment."
"Even if I ever see him again and call him 'Dad,' it won't change the fact that so many years have passed and that we've never spent time together."
"In my mother's words, you don't lack love or money, so why would you need a father like him?"
Wen Qingqing said innocently, "So every time I think about this, I feel that we really don't need another father like him. It has nothing to do with whether he is a good person or a hero. It's just like what they say in the stories, that our fate was shallow."
Our connection was just shallow.
Lu Yangyang nodded, deeply agreeing: "You're right, it's just that our fate was shallow."
She had always wondered if she really had such a deep obsession with gaining the love and attention of her biological parents, but in reality, all she wanted was fairness.
As for blood ties and feelings, they have always been two different things.
If a person's heart is not empty, they will not want to pin their hopes on things they cannot obtain.
Lu Yangyang laughed out loud: "Thinking about it this way, it's indeed not as fulfilling as finding something to do."
She exchanged a glance with Jiang Zhiyi. Although she had only overheard a bit of gossip about Madam Hua, even this brief glimpse revealed just how extraordinary Madam Hua was.
When she is content and happy with herself, why should she be so calculating about a relationship?
When two people can no longer walk the same path, letting go is also a form of fulfillment.
Lu Yangyang and Jiang Zhiyi patted Wen Qingqing's shoulder in perfect unison: "Whether we can meet the Madam of China in the future depends on you."
Wen Qingqing nodded with certainty: "If she comes back, she will definitely come to see you as soon as possible."
"Really? Why?" the two asked.
Wen Qingqing sighed: "She's obsessed with looks, or as the saying goes, she's a womanizer. She's always all smiles and pleasantries toward good-looking people."
The two looked at her hesitantly, then nodded silently.
Wen Qingqing's eyes widened: "What's with those expressions?"
Lu Yangyang: "A family with a long tradition of learning."
Jiang Zhiyi: "It's only human nature."
Wen Qingqing: "...Absolutely amazing. I finally understand what my mother meant by 'brainless fans'—it's people like you."
Lu Yangyang: "What kind of fan is a brainless fan?"
Jiang Zhiyi: "It doesn't seem like a nice thing to say."
Wen Qingqing: "It's the higher-ups."
The two nodded in unison: "It really is addictive."
Wen Qingqing: "Six?"
The two men pounced on her.
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Although it was already late, Lu Yangyang and Jiang Zhiyi were extremely excited. Jiang Zhiyi immediately pulled the two of them aside to discuss the matter of setting up an academy. Although Wen Qingqing did not understand these things, she had heard her mother mention some interesting things from time to time, so she could provide them with some inspiration from time to time.
The three of them worked through the night to come up with a plan. The next day, Lu Yangyang took the plan and Jiang Zhiyi to see Prefect Ling, and also brought Zong Que along to listen in.
After listening to the scene described by Prefect Ling and Zong Que, before Zong Que could speak, Prefect Ling paced excitedly around the room. "I've been busy with the case these past few days. The case is almost finished, but that's not the most worrying thing. What's worrying is what will happen to Yuzhou after the case is over. Do you know that I checked the accounts a few days ago and found that Yuzhou's finances have been in deficit for the past few years? More than half of Yuzhou's farmland is uncultivated, and the people are almost at their wits' end. In just the past few years, countless people have died because they couldn't get timely medical treatment."
Yuzhou is nestled between mountains and the sea, vast and sparsely populated, with large tracts of undeveloped land. It has only recently seen some development, and its population is gradually increasing. To change Yuzhou's barren and undeveloped state, the first step is to find a way to increase its population. However, given the current situation in Yuzhou, simply maintaining stability is already the limit. Furthermore, spring planting is just around the corner, and even with extraordinary abilities, he couldn't conjure up new people for Yuzhou. Therefore, a famine is inevitable this year.
However, what Lu Yangyang and the others had just mentioned gave him an idea: "To stabilize Yuzhou now, we not only need to stabilize the people's hearts, but also a large sum of money. However, the money we confiscated from the Immortal Palace and various Immortal Temples is simply not enough to fill this hole and cannot last long. But if we can do what Yangyang said and reach a deal with Yingzhou, where we sell our goods at a low price and let them buy them, as long as the people can earn money and have money to buy grain, they can survive this year's famine. Once we get through this year, Yuzhou will gradually stabilize, and things will be much easier in the future."
“So, Yangyang,” Prefect Ling looked at Lu Yangyang, “I can support you, but you also have to help me think of a way to get this done. Not only do you have to get your academy up and running, but you also have to get the trade between the two sides going and restore the medical clinic in Yuzhou as soon as possible. This is a major event that concerns the entire Yuzhou!”
Lu Yangyang looked at Prefect Ling in astonishment. She had only thought about how to solve the girls' predicament and enable them to support themselves in the future. She had not thought about how the people of Yuzhou would fare after this incident.
But after hearing what Prefect Ling said, she realized the seriousness of the matter.
But... she's not good at business.
Lu Yangyang turned to look at Jiang Zhiyi, who nodded at her.
Lu Yangyang said to Prefect Ling, "Sir, I have a friend who runs a pharmacy in Yingzhou. She can help with the medicinal herbs, but purchasing large quantities isn't something that can be done overnight. However, she's skilled in business, so I've asked her to come and work with Zhiyi to try and open up channels between the two places. But..."
Zong Que said, "I'll go and communicate with the government. Tiancheng Trading Company can also be allowed to come over. I'll send someone to write a letter to Manager Chen later and ask him to come to Yuzhou."
Prefect Ling bowed deeply with excitement, saying, "Thank you so much, young master. With the help of Tiancheng Trading Company, this matter will surely succeed!"
Then he cupped his hands towards Jiang Zhiyi and said, "Miss Jiang, I have heard Yangyang mention your abilities. I would like to invite you to temporarily serve as a guest minister in Yuzhou Prefecture. Would you be willing?"