Some people are happy and some people worry

  People are not like plants and trees, who can be without feelings? Facing Chu Qing's usual kindness, how could he say no to her words? But Xiao Zong had no confidence in his own future, so how could he let his emotions run wild like this?!

  She thought for a moment in Chu Qingkuang's arms, then gently pushed him away and said with difficulty: "Qingkuang, I know you're good to me, but don't rush to make such sacrifices for me... just listen to me first!"

  She pointed across, Xiu Qi lightly sat back down, he obediently sat back down, but still held her hand, making Xiao Zhen extremely uncomfortable.

  After some thought, I steeled myself and said: "You say you don't like Shui Pei, just treating her as a younger sister, marrying her would be unfair to her. I think you're right! But now I also can't agree to marry you, become your wife... because I still haven't liked you... at least not to the point of wanting to marry you. I think it's better to say clearly, otherwise it wouldn't be fair to you!"

  She didn't dare to look at him, thinking that she was the most ungrateful person. He had taken her in when she was in dire straits, given her fine clothes and food, but dedicating herself to him seemed so difficult? Or perhaps it was easy for women of ancient times, but her independent personality made her feel that it was hard to do, dedicating oneself meant making a promise, and she wouldn't easily make promises to others!

  "I know! I didn't expect you to like me right away!" Chu Qing heard her words and couldn't help but smile, reaching out to rub her head, saying: "You've just gone through a great ordeal and then met someone like Wu Mingyuan... with your personality, it should be hard for you to easily like someone again! It's okay... I can wait! As long as you don't dislike me, I believe that one day you'll come to like me, I have this confidence!"

  As soon as she heard this, Xiao Congrong felt at ease. Chu Qingkong was not the petty-minded man she had imagined, so even if she couldn't fall in love with him in the future, he would be magnanimous enough to let her go!

  "I don't dislike you! I like having a 'friend' like you!" Xiao Zongrong deliberately emphasized the word "friend", smiling at Chu Qingkuang and saying: "Let's be friends first! If one day you find someone else you like better, go ahead and marry her, I won't blame you, we'll still be friends!"

  "There won't be another woman I'll like more, Rong Er, this lifetime I've decided on you... no matter how long it takes, remember my promise tonight, I'm waiting for you to like me, and become my wife!"

  He gazed at her affectionately, pulled out a purple-black pearl from his bosom, strung on a silk thread like a necklace, and leaned over to put it around her neck. "This is the Scorpio Pearl given to me by Big Brother Wu, which can ward off evil spirits and poison, better than any precious stone," he said with a smile. "I'll give it to you as a token of our love! Hehe, consider it my heart, always accompanying you!"

  Xiao Congrong's face turned red instantly, and he hastily tried to take off the pearl, but was pressed down by Chu Qing. He said in a threatening tone: "You dare to take it off or throw it away, I'll know and punish you!"

  "I'm afraid of you!" Xiao Zong Rong said with a hard mouth, first not wanting to accept this symbol of commitment, secondly she didn't have the habit of wearing accessories.

  "Don't be afraid... just try it...... I'll kiss you..."

  Chu Qing's words were cut off as he grasped her chin, his lips covering hers, his tongue softly entwining with hers. The scorching heat was transmitted through the tangled lips, and when it became intense but not unpleasant, he released her.

  "One day I will fill your entire body with my breath, and in your brain and heart it will all be me... I will drive out Wu Mingyuan completely... Do you believe me? I can do it!"

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  He sighed and retreated, saying softly: "It's late, you rest now! See you tomorrow, my Rong'er..."

  A gentle breeze blew by, and the lights in the house flickered slightly. Chu Qingcang had vanished. Xiao Zongrong stared blankly at the window across from her for a moment before it lit up again. Her face was flushed, and she sat dazed for a while before slowly putting the chess pieces back into their box.

  Don't be too good to me... Don't let me sink in slowly, otherwise, one day when I find out it's all a dream, where will you leave me? I'm afraid... I've gotten used to you, from now on, nothing is as beautiful as the misty mountains and clouds.

  From this day on, Xiao Congrong found that Hua Junzi and others were different from her.

  It started with Qiao Yan, who took Liu Zhuang's account book and gave it to her, saying that Liu Zhuang was looking for someone to copy the account book. Hua Junzi had gone out and couldn't find anyone who could read at the moment, so she asked Xiao Congrong if he could help Liu Zhuang.

  Xiao Congrong didn't suspect anything and agreed readily, since he had nothing better to do. He spent a whole day carefully copying the account book.

  Because she used a brush, after sitting for a day her hands were sore and her waist hurt, but she didn't complain, instead she was happy that she could do something for Chu Qingyan. When Cui Yan went to return the account book, she also asked Cui Yan to tell Liu Zhuangzhu that in the future such things can be found with her.

  Liu Zhuanggui took the account book and casually put it aside. This was a matter entrusted to him by Chu Qingchuan, he just followed orders without thinking too much about it.

  At the end of the month when he was settling accounts, he took over the account book to clear it up. Unexpectedly, he picked up the one that Xiao Congrong had copied by hand, and the elegant and neat handwriting first caught his attention, which was more pleasing to the eye than Hua Junzi's casual scribbles.

  He then carefully looked through it, and after finishing one book, he was surprised to find that although the account book faithfully copied the original, there were some notes in between, indicating where it was not correct, and pointing out how to save costs, how to list accounts for easy management, etc.

  Liu Zhuangui is an old businessman, nominally the boss of a wine shop, but actually the general manager in charge of the Chu family business in Beijing. He has served as Chu Yun'an's trusted assistant for nearly thirty years and is the de facto person in charge of the Chu family's operations in Beijing.

  A clever person, once pointed out, will understand everything. He took a look at the method on the note and suddenly realized that it was simple and effective. Following this method indeed achieved twice the result with half the effort. To prove that it was truly effective, he even took a store as a test point, and after half a month, he indeed achieved the expected results.

  He was delighted and went to find Chu Qingkuang that same day, reporting the results. He also said with a smile: "Young Master, Third Miss is really clever. If you agree, from now on, let Third Miss personally manage these accounts! It's not just that I'm old and dizzy every day, but it's also inefficient!"

  Chu Qingcang simply took the account book presented by Xiao Zongrong, glanced at it, and smiled slightly to Liu Zhuang: "Rong'er's method is not bad. According to her method, you can find two cleverer partners to learn from, and help you during busy times! Her injury has not fully recovered, and it's not easy for her to work hard. It's impossible to rely solely on her. Occasionally give her some tasks to do, just don't let her feel useless!"

  Now that you mention it, Liu understood that the third young lady was indeed an important person in Chu Qing's heart, someone who needed to be pampered and have her feelings taken care of. Work had to be done, but she couldn't be overworked. If she were exhausted, this young master would be the first to feel heartache!

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  After thinking about it, Liu Zhanggui realized that after Chu Qing had brought the third miss back, he had been continuously sending over expensive medicinal materials and rare tonics bought at a huge cost, regardless of the expense. In his heart, he was even more convinced that the young master's feelings for her had moved him, and he feared that in his heart, the weight of the third miss was not inferior to that of Shui Pei Miss!

  Or even worse! Thinking of the letters from home that were like death warrants, all of which had been put off by Chu Qingchun with different excuses, he couldn't help but think this way!

  In the past, Chu Qingxiao spared no expense in searching for medicine to help Shui Pei miss get back on her feet. Now that a letter from home says Shui Pei miss is able to stand up again, Chu Qingxiao doesn't rush back with joy, instead dragging his feet and lingering in the capital, which was unimaginable in the past...

  Liu Zhuanggui cannot help but feel worried about this! He is also a man, and for a man to do so much for a woman, whether it's out of sympathy or ulterior motives, is all empty talk!

  Although he knew that Yu Furen's position, as well as Shui Pei's lifesaving grace towards the young master, Xiao Zongrong could not possibly threaten Shui Pei's position as the future Mrs. Chu, yet he couldn't help but worry.

  Xiao Cong Rong's reputation in the capital city, from being a side concubine, was known to all. She was said by fortune tellers to be childless... She was jealous and resentful! She pushed the pregnant queen into the water causing her to miscarry... Her legs were broken as punishment...

  Although she suffered cruel torture in the heavenly prison and did not admit that Old Master Hou's family was treasonous, she regained a lot of reputation for herself. However, from another perspective, this also shows that Xiao Congrong is not a weak woman, her fierce personality and self-discipline are not comparable to those of Shui Pei, who has been pampered by Yu Furen and Chu Qing since childhood.

  She really entered the Chu family's door, no matter as a concubine or wife, Shui Pei was not her opponent... Liu Zhuanggui worried about this point!

  With loyalty to Chu Yun'an, Liu Zhanggui wrote more about Xiao Congrong's affairs in his next family letter. His nature is not bad, it's just a reminder to Master to marry off Chu Qing and Shui Pei as soon as possible, to settle one worry early on and avoid having too many dreams at night.

  As for Chu Yun'an, after receiving the letter, he angrily rushed to the capital, which was not what he had expected. After all, over the years, Chu Yun'an had become accustomed to leaving the management of the capital to Chu Qing-crazy, and rarely visited himself...

  Xiao Congrong didn't know there was such a situation inside, but once he started, he devoted himself to doing the things Liu Zhuanggui had entrusted him with. Although he couldn't go out, it was more than enough for him to guide Liu Zhuanggui with his modern half-baked management methods.

  Days passed slowly, and Beijing welcomed a cold winter, as usual some people were happy and others worried...

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