186: Chapter 186 Grand Opening

"No way, Xuanan, are you still blaming me? If you had been more capable yesterday, I wouldn't have ended up like this. Even now, my legs are still wobbly," Pei Sili said, looking surprised.

Xu Xuanan spoke eloquently, "Sili, what are you rushing for? I haven't finished yet."

Pei Sili said thoughtfully, "Oh, I'd like to hear what else you have to say..."

Afterward, Xu Xuanan told Pei Sili the whole story.

It turned out that the Xu Family had also learned about the establishment of the Jinhuai Branch of the Yuanhang Trade Caravan.

The Lin Family, the original rival of the Xu Family, had invested in the Jinhuai Branch and was acting arrogant in front of the head of the Xu Family.

The head of the Xu Family couldn't take it and gave Xu Xuanan a beating.

He scolded him for not doing any proper work all day and not knowing how to seize such a good opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Pei Sili didn't know what to say.

He really hadn't known about this matter.

Although he was the dignified Young Lord of the Wuyang Pei Clan and not a playboy, he had not yet started to get involved in the Family business.

However, after he got married, Pei Tianrong had the idea of involving him in this aspect.

It is said that one should establish a Family and then a career.

Pei Sili had already established a Family, so it was time to establish a career.

In a little over a year, he would graduate from Kaiyuan Academy.

By then, his happy days would be gone forever.

"Xuanan, it's just one beating, what's one more? Anyway, your old man is used to hitting you. How about this, lunch is on me, let's go to Chunxiang Tower," Pei Sili said sympathetically.

Xu Xuanan swept away his dejection and said in surprise, "Chunxiang Tower? Sili, when did you become so generous? Aren't you afraid your wife will find out?"

Pei Sili said confidently, "Rest assured, my wife can't control such a trivial matter."

Just at this moment, a slender figure walked up behind Pei Sili.

Immediately after, a crisp and incredibly familiar voice rang in his ears.

"Pei Sili, you just said you were going to Chunxiang Tower for lunch?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Sili couldn't help but shiver and quickly changed his words, "Wife, I'm joking, just joking. How could I go to such a place to eat?"

Qi Yanran looked at Pei Sili with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "Husband, am I that scary?"

Pei Sili said without hesitation, "Wife, you are the most beautiful."

At this moment, he was very clear. Even a one-second delay in answering would be a punishment for himself.

Qi Yanran said, "Husband, it's just a meal, go if you want to. As it happens, I have some business to attend to as well."

After saying this, Qi Yanran left.

Leaving only the two of them looking at each other in dismay.

Xu Xuanan said, "Sili, are we still going to Chunxiang Tower?"

Pei Sili gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with determination, "Go, why wouldn't we? Yanran already agreed."

However, his action of looking back undoubtedly betrayed his gaze.

Xu Xuanan laughed, "Sili, you're a real man today!"

These words seemed like an affirmation of him, but Pei Sili felt that something was off.

What does it mean to be a real man today! Could it be...

Xu Clan main residence.

Several carriages set out at the same time, heading straight for Mingshui Street.

One of the carriages was loaded with gifts for the opening, while the other carriages carried Xu Jianye's Family and Xu Jianhua and his wife.

As one of the shareholders of the Jinhuai Branch, the Xu Clan naturally had to show their support.

Xu Jianhua and his wife were just out to broaden their horizons.

Ever since Pei Tianlin helped the Xu Clan invest in the Yuanhang Trade Caravan, the status of Xu Jianhua and his wife in the Xu Clan had risen significantly.

The other direct descendants of the Xu Clan were also very enthusiastic toward Xu Jianhua.

The change in the two of them also confirmed this saying: when down and out, no one cares; when successful, the doorstep is crowded.

"If it weren't for Tianlin this time, my Xu Clan wouldn't have had the opportunity to invest in the Yuanhang Trade Caravan. It's been a while since Tianlin and Yu Wei went back. I don't know when they'll be back next," Xu Jianhua sighed.

"Oh, give it a rest. I never saw you being so sentimental before. Our daughter has been in Wuyang for so many years, and I never heard you mention wanting to visit her in person. It's only been a month since you parted, and you're acting all miserable and deep. In my opinion, it's because Tianlin came back and gave you Face."

"Before, you were also against our daughter marrying into the Pei Clan. If I hadn't insisted, would you have such a good attitude?" Mother Xu retorted.

Facing Mother Xu's barrage of retorts, Xu Jianhua was speechless for a moment.

Just as Mother Xu said, he had also disagreed at first. From a father's perspective, Xu Yuwei marrying into the Pei Clan back then was really not a good choice.

However, under Mother Xu's persuasion, he agreed to the marriage and did not make things difficult for Pei Tianlin.

But deep down, he was a bit uncomfortable. Coupled with the pressure from his siblings, he naturally didn't want to visit the Pei Clan.

"It's been so many years, why bring it up again? Didn't I agree to it back then? Besides, my grandson is already so big, as his maternal grandfather, I have to find an opportunity to show some gesture."

"Alright, I think your addiction to chess is acting up again. What, can't you live without Tianlin playing chess with you?" Mother Xu rolled her eyes.

Xu Jianhua felt guilty and quickly explained, "How could that be? Wife, you've misunderstood me. Look, I haven't found anyone to play chess with these past few days."

"Don't think I don't know. You just think other people's skills are too low." Mother Xu was blunt and exposed her husband's secret again.

Having been together for so many years, even if Xu Jianhua just twitched his butt, Mother Xu would know what he was thinking.

Seeing that he couldn't win the argument, Xu Jianhua immediately changed the subject, "Wife, how about we find a time to go to Wuyang City? You must be very curious about the Wuyang Pei Clan as well."

"Right now? Don't even think about it. We're about to arrive at Mingshui Street, I'm not talking to you anymore," Mother Xu refused.

In fact, during the days Pei Tianlin spent at the Xu Clan, he had been thoroughly exhausted by this father-in-law of his.

He had to accompany him to play chess for at least half a day every day. The problem was, the father-in-law was terrible at it but loved to play.

Every time they finished playing, he would say he had found a way to beat him. A few times, I even wanted to intentionally let my father-in-law win a few games.

It was obvious that Xu Jianhua saw through his intentions.

Under Xu Jianhua's insistence, Pei Tianlin stayed at the Xu Clan for half a month. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore and found an excuse to return to the Wuyang Pei Clan.

Through these days of playing against his father-in-law, Pei Tianlin discovered that winning too much was not a good thing.

Perhaps when the Old Ancestor played chess with him back then, he had the same feeling. Having a chess partner of equal skill was very important.

...

Just as the Xu Clan set off, the other Great Families who had invested also prepared their carriages to attend the opening ceremony.

This opening ceremony could be described as grand and spectacular.

By early morning, Mingshui Street had already become congested.

Many ordinary people and merchants from various districts flocked into Mingshui Street.

Some of them were curious about the Yuanhang Trade Caravan, while others were simply there to see the big event.

There were also some clever vendors who smelled a business opportunity and wanted to take this chance to go to Mingshui Street to make some extra money.