Life in siheyuan era

Han Xue had prepared herself, but Shen Lan Yin actually asked her a question, "How is your practice of the 'Zhou Family Fitness Method' that Zhiyuan taught you? Please tell me the truth."

This question completely stunned Han Xue, unsure of what Shen Lan Yin was up to.

Then she heard Shen Lan Yin continue, "I'll be frank with you, I've been feeling a throbbing sensation in my brow these past few days."

Hearing her describe this reaction, Han Xue replied softly, "Me too."

Shen Lan Yin was overjoyed that Han Xue had reached this level, and she whispered, "According to Zhiyuan, this is when the Niwan Palace is about to be formed. To speed things up, he suggests we both cultivate the 'Zhou Family Fitness Method' together."

Shen Lan Yin's suggestion surprised Han Xue, but she wouldn't refuse, replying softly, "I couldn't ask for more. I hope you can explain your purpose."

"The purpose is, of course, to protect Zhiyuan..." Shen Lan Yin said grandly, "You know about Prince Rui's matter. After my years of analysis, I've come to a very definite possibility..."

Shen Lan Yin spoke of her thoughts from last night, but didn't mention Zu Feng and Lin Ya.

Han Xue listened carefully to Shen Lan Yin's explanation, and based on her years of experience, she knew that some things weren't being said. But she didn't want to ask at this moment, because Shen Lan Yin's judgment was indeed possible.

But there was a very prominent question here. Prince Rui wanted Zhou Zhiyuan to resolve his concerns before taking him away. How old would Zhou Zhiyuan be at that time?

Then Shen Lan Yin reminded her, "Niwan Palace."

Han Xue knew the legend of the Niwan Palace, that it could ascend to immortality, could become a second self... she really had no solution for Zhou Zhiyuan's Niwan Palace.

So Shen Lan Yin reminded her again, "Wouldn't it be possible if we both quickly cultivated the Niwan Palace?"

This method was indeed the only way, but Han Xue didn't know what it had to do with her. Shen Lan Yin wanted to be with Zhou Zhiyuan forever, strictly guarding against Prince Rui, but what did that have to do with her?

Then Shen Lan Yin gritted her teeth and said, "You can follow the two of us."

Finally, she said through gritted teeth, "Zhiyuan can marry you as a concubine."

Hearing this, Han Xue's face flushed red. Just then, there was a knock on the door of the private room, and the waiter came in carrying a plate of dishes.

Behind him, Zhou Zhiyuan followed, saying with a sunny expression, "The two sisters are together sharing their heartfelt thoughts. I don't even know if I should come in or not?"

He absolutely didn't mean anything else by saying this. He purely wanted to resolve the unfounded conflict between the two of them. He would be happy to see Shen Lan Yin and Han Xue getting along well.

But he didn't know what the two had just said. The phrase "two sisters" was perfectly appropriate.

Then Shen Lan Yin said with a cold expression and a low scolding, "Get out."

And Han Xue, with a flushed face, also shouted in a low voice, "Get out."

Then the waiter was stunned. Zhou Zhiyuan paused for a moment and hurriedly turned around and left, while the waiter quickly placed the dishes and ran out.

Watching the door close, Shen Lan Yin said coldly, "Insatiable."

Han Xue hurriedly said, "I'm not that insatiable one."

She stated her position, and Shen Lan Yin pondered for a moment and whispered, "You will make sacrifices for Zhiyuan."

Han Xue replied in a deep voice, "It's for yourself. You're afraid you can't stop Prince Rui and need to find a helper."

Han Xue bluntly exposed Shen Lan Yin's purpose, and Shen Lan Yin frankly admitted, "That's right, it's for me, but isn't it also an opportunity for you?"

Han Xue flatly refused, "I don't need this opportunity."

Shen Lan Yin chuckled and whispered, "Don't speak too soon. I still have time to cultivate a few helpers."

Hearing this, Han Xue said angrily, "Are you threatening me?"

"I'm not threatening you..." Shen Lan Yin replied seriously, "But the situation is forcing me to do this. Zhiyuan is quite foolish, and Prince Rui is cunning and calculating. Without the two of us by his side, he will often suffer losses."

"I feel sorry for him, so I must stay with him, and you are the first helper I thought of. If you don't agree, I can only settle for second best and cultivate a few more helpers."

"We don't have to argue now, and you don't have to make a decision immediately. It's good for us to have a rare meal together alone, to resolve the conflicts of these years."

But the door was actually opened, and Ran Qiuyue walked in. Seeing him covering his forehead, she immediately misunderstood. Her nominal cousin, actual ex-boyfriend, had run off with Zhou Zhiyuan's 100,000 G coins.

This was a huge sum of money. Zhou Zhiyuan had trusted Huang Zhi for her sake, but what was she going to do when this happened? She could only stand at the table and say in a low voice, "Zhiyuan, I'm sorry."

Hearing her voice, Zhou Zhiyuan seemed to suddenly wake up, put down his left hand, saw her, and replied with a wry smile, "What's the use of saying 'I'm sorry' at this time?"

These words left Ran Qiuyue speechless, but Zhou Zhiyuan seemed to suddenly realize something and hurriedly got up and said, "Sister-in-law, sit down. This matter can't be completely blamed on you. The methods of scammers are hard to guard against. It's enough to recognize this person and not be fooled again."

Seeing that he had accepted it, Ran Qiuyue hurriedly asked, "Did you call the police?"

Zhou Zhiyuan sighed, "I called the police, but Huang Zhi should have fled the capital. It's hard to say whether the police in other cities will go all out, and I don't know where he will flee to. Maybe it's XG, maybe it's MD, maybe it's YN. I don't have much hope of catching him."

"Even if he is caught, it's hard to say whether those money can be recovered. If he squanders it all, I won't get a penny back."

Hearing Zhou Zhiyuan say it so sadly, Ran Qiuyue became even more panicked and hurriedly said, "Zhiyuan, I really didn't know..."

Zhou Zhiyuan waved his hand, interrupting her, and said gently, "I believe in your character, this matter has nothing to do with you. Don't be angry with Brother Zhu anymore, take Xiao Qing back, and the family can live a good life."

Zhou Zhiyuan was magnanimous, and Ran Qiuyue was naturally grateful and tearful. She said a few words of thanks and walked out of the room.

After Ran Qiuyue left, Zhou Zhiyuan continued to sit in the chair, covering his forehead. Shen Lan Yin and Prince Rui were already difficult to deal with, and now with Han Xue, this game of chess was simply a mess. It was difficult for him to even find a thread to unravel.

At this time, he didn't have time to think about other things. The top priority was to dispel Shen Lan Yin's concerns. How could he live this life if she was suspicious all day long?

But at this time, the door was knocked on again. He shouted impatiently, "I'm busy." and then continued to think of a solution.

But the door was actually opened, and He Yushui quietly walked in. Seeing him covering his forehead, she immediately asked in a low voice, "Are you worried about the 100,000 G coins?"

Zhou Zhiyuan put down his left hand, saw He Yushui sitting across from him in a familiar way, and said immediately when he saw him looking over, "I heard Han Xue say that your set of jade finger rings didn't sell for 10 million G coins, but only 3 million, and you still need to take out an antique. Wouldn't it be fine to add 100,000 G coins when you sell this antique?"

Hearing this, Zhou Zhiyuan stared at her in surprise. He Yushui blinked and asked, "What's wrong with this?"

Zhou Zhiyuan sighed, "Antiques are only about desperately lowering the price. Have you ever heard of raising the price?"

"Then you just take out another one?" He Yushui regarded him as an antique wholesaler.

Zhou Zhiyuan could only continue to explain, "The more antiques I take out, the less valuable they become, and the greater my loss."

Hearing this, He Yushui hurriedly asked, "Then what should I do?"

"I'm thinking of a solution..." Zhou Zhiyuan said with a worried face, "If I can't solve this problem in time, I won't be able to pay this month's wages."

Hearing him say it so pitifully, He Yushui also frowned, and said in a low voice, "You are the Zhuge Liang of today, you will definitely have a solution."

She praised Zhou Zhiyuan, but Zhou Zhiyuan was modest, "I am the Zhuge Liang after the fact."

Then he said, "Your sister-in-law just came, and I told her to go home and live a good life with your brother. This matter has nothing to do with her."

"This matter has nothing to do with you either. Just stop causing me trouble in the future, and I'll think of a solution myself."

He didn't need He Yushui to help him think of a solution, and He Yushui said angrily, "When have I ever caused you trouble?"

Hearing her deny it, Zhou Zhiyuan said angrily, "Who is it that made up that I have many women? Do you know how much trouble you've caused me?"

Zhou Zhiyuan seized the opportunity and immediately launched a denunciation.

But He Yushui actually replied confidently, "What do you mean by making up? You just have a lot of women, that's a fact."

Seeing that she still didn't admit it, Zhou Zhiyuan said angrily, "Do you have evidence? If you don't have evidence, it's slander, and I'm going to sue you in court."

"Sue me then..." He Yushui actually replied confidently, "Who doesn't know that you like Han Xue, and Han Xue also likes you."

He Yushui was being unreasonable, and Zhou Zhiyuan was furious and roared, "Does liking each other necessarily mean something?"

He Yushui even dared to fight back, "When a man and a woman are in love, if they are together often, how can nothing happen?"

This theory was the root of all speculation. He Yushui said it confidently, and Zhou Zhiyuan was about to refute, but saw the door open, and Han Xue stood at the door and said coldly, "Zhiyuan and I are fine."

Han Xue's appearance made Zhou Zhiyuan realize that there was trouble again. He should have reflected on his mistakes for a while.