Red Mansion Reader

Chapter 91 How could it be you (415)
On the second day, the newspaper shop was still busy.It wasn't until the evening glow fell to the middle of the street that Chen Heng and Xue Biao had time to send all the guests away.

After tidying up for a while, the two came to Xue's house side by side.On the way, Chen Heng inquired about Father Xue's physical condition again.

Xue Biao also just shook his head, he naturally invited Master Xu to come to see it at home.

Master Xu said that Father Xue was traveling around all the year round, so he had some problems accumulated in his body, and this time he was overly depressed.

The former can still be cultivated by recuperation, and the latter problem is caused by Master Xu and Xue Biao.

After Chen Heng listened silently, he raised his hand and patted his friend's shoulder, comforting him: "It's okay, didn't we find something for uncle this time?"

Xue Biao let out a long breath, with a rare resolute expression on his face, "I know, Brother Heng. Although my mother and sister didn't say anything on the surface, they were still frightened. At this time, I will be the eldest son and elder brother. Things to do."

Father Xue's illness seems to have had a considerable impact on Xue Biao.Chen Heng sighed inwardly, and walked through the gate with Xue Biao.

When my young master came home, one of the servants at the door had already come out, and ran into the house to report to his wife.As soon as Chen Heng walked to the front hall, he saw Xue's mother, Mrs. Fan, coming out to welcome the guests.

"Auntie." Seeing the elder, Chen Heng immediately bowed and saluted.

As soon as they met, Fan turned to Chen Hengxian and said, "You child, why did it take you so long to come here? Was it because you didn't have a good time at home last time?"

Although Fan's age is over thirty, his appearance is also stunning, and his temperament is better than that of ordinary people, but his face is a bit haggard.

Chen Heng thought of abducting the other party's precious son to do private work.He was a little embarrassed to answer, and only smiled awkwardly.

Xue Biao took the initiative to help his friend out of the siege, "Mother, it's because I dragged Brother Heng to play too much in the academy, so I came less often."

"Then you have the nerve to say it." Fan scolded his son, beckoned the two of them to sit down, and asked, "Is there anything you want to eat tonight? Mother can order someone to make it for you."

Xue Biao remembered Chen Heng's taste and briefly reported the names of a few dishes.He said to Fan Shi: "Mother, Brother Heng and I have something to do with my father. Let's wait in the study first, and you can tell my father for me."

As soon as Fan heard that he was going to the study, he knew that the two children really had something to do.Immediately nodded, did not say too much, just let the two go to the study to sit for a while, and he ordered someone to bring tea over after a while.

After the two saluted and left, they didn't wait long in the study when they saw Father Xue coming in wearing a hooded coat.

Chen Heng took a look around, and compared to Uncle Xue he saw in the academy before, he didn't seem to be much thinner, but his spirit was obviously much worse.

Xue Zhen came to the main seat, and led two juniors to sit beside him.After a little quizzing on Xue Biao's homework, he smiled and looked at Chen Heng, "Tell me, why is my nephew looking for me?"

However, Chen Heng felt that this was a rare opportunity for Xue Zhen to see Xue Biao's growth, so he smiled and asked Xue Biao, "Will you come? Or should I come?"

Xue Biao was sitting opposite him, and said softly after hearing the words: "Since we did it together, let's talk about it together."

It couldn't be better.Chen Heng nodded with a smile, raised his hand, and signaled his friend to start first.

Xue Biao coughed, leaned closer to Xue Zhen, and began to tell about his recent plans with Chen Heng.

While talking, there was a knock on the door outside. It turned out that Xue Baoqin, who knew her brother was back, was walking into the study with tea.

Seeing that it was his younger sister, Xue Biao just continued talking by himself.

Seeing that they were talking, Baoqin simply did not disturb them, and brought the teapot to the table by herself to make tea for the three of them.

Xue Zhen listened to his son's talk for a long time, and kept nodding his head. When Xue Biao had said something similar, he was very surprised: "So, you got this newspaper and sold a thousand copies in just half a day?"

Xue Biao was talking dry, and Chen Heng took the initiative to take the words, "That's right, uncle. In the next edition, we are going to write information about the recruitment of newspaper shops in the newspaper. I think there are so many shops in Yangzhou, there will always be something similar. The requested owner."

When Xue Zhen heard this, his eyes lit up.He has experienced the ups and downs of the business world for a long time, and immediately realized the broad prospects of this matter.

Chen Heng continued to add weight to the newspaper, "This afternoon, we asked our staff to pass the door stickers to the Jiangdu county government office. The county magistrate allowed us to visit the county government office in three days."

Xue Biao took the tea brought by his sister, took a sip, and added with a smile: "Brother Heng and I have the courage to hand in the post directly in the name of Dad."

Chen Heng hurriedly sang and said, "Please forgive me, uncle, for us to cut first and then play. In any case, accompany us two juniors on this trip."

Xue Zhen looked left and right, and managed to suppress the smile at the corner of his mouth.I am not only satisfied with my son's growth, but also happy that he can make good friends.

"The two of you have worked hard to make things to this extent, so let's talk about what you have in mind."

Chen Heng gave Xue Biao a look, it's your turn.

"Father, my boy wants you to be the president of the newspaper shop."

Beginning in the Song Dynasty, the title of president was generally used for officials such as those who edited history.In the Wanli year of the former dynasty, many big shopkeepers who were engaged in bookstores would also use the title of president.

For no reason, what the common people want is to be happy.

Xue Zhen chuckled, looked at the two juniors, and teased, "You only have a bookstore, so you dare to use the title of president?"

Chen Heng is more thick-skinned, and he said confidently: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and there is only one family in our hands, but in the hands of my uncle, it may be possible to spread all over the south of the Yangtze River."

Xue Zhen didn't answer this question, looked at Xue Biao who had a little excitement on his face, and said with emotion: "If you can learn half of Heng'er, our family will be regarded as a successor."

He knows his son, Xue Biao is good at everything, but sometimes he has a thin skin and is too square.It is easy to trap yourself in the rules when you talk and act.

But people are so sophisticated, like a net.Not only to understand it, but also to detach it.

Xue Biao was ignorant, but there was no anxiety on his face, he just said sincerely: "My child will regard Brother Heng as a role model."

"The uncle is willing to agree?"

Under the expectant eyes of the two juniors, Xue Zhen, who looked much better, nodded with a smile.

It's not that he can't see the future of the newspaper, and he also knows what the two children have in mind.

If I really want to say it, I still confess my love.Xue Zhen thought of it with some self-mockery, and asked again: "There is one thing, I have to ask you."

"Uncle, please tell me."

"Mr. Yuanhe, how did you find him? In Yangzhou City, there are so many people who want to get in touch with him, why did you take advantage of him?"

Chen Heng and Xue Biao didn't expect the other party to ask this question, so they laughed at each other.Seeing Xue Zhen's confused expression, Xue Biao quickly explained to his father: "Father, Brother Heng is Mr. Yuanhe."

Only then did Xue Zhen's eyes widen, and he was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a moment.Unexpectedly, the big man who has been passed down in Yangzhou for so many years will be his son's classmate.

"Bang Dang", a small sound suddenly came from a distance.

The three turned their heads, just in time to see Xue Baoqin accidentally knocking over the teacup.

Xue Biao worried: "Sister, did you burn your hand?"

"Brother, I'm fine." Xue Baoqin didn't turn her head, but waved her hands behind the three people's back, and said in a panic, "You have a good chat with Dad, I'll go out and bring another pot of tea."

After her daughter left in a hurry, Xue Zhen looked Chen Heng up and down, and couldn't help but said: "I didn't believe until now that this newspaper was your idea. It's really scary!"

Chen Heng cupped his hands a little ashamedly, as if he was accepting his uncle's compliment.

On the contrary, it was Xue Biao who said to his father very proudly: "Father, why don't you praise the child for being accurate."

Xue Zhen and Chen Heng couldn't help laughing out loud when they heard this.

The three chatted for a while before someone came in with a teapot.When they looked back, it turned out to be Baoqin's maid, Yan'er.

They didn't suspect anything, they just thought that Bao Qin was busy with her own affairs.

But after Xue Baoqin left the study, she suppressed her rapid heartbeat all the way.Go back to the boudoir quickly, and close the two doors.Seeing that there was no one around, she leaned against the door with her body, her eyes fell on the booklet faintly, and she couldn't help muttering to herself.

"How could it be you?!"

　On the fourth day of the third watch, awesome.You have to boast yourself, great, Shang Di.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)