Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 875 Filial Piety
Tang Wan put away her joking expression and her tone became serious and considerate: "Mother, what I want to say is that I want to pay for the capital of opening this shop myself and not use the family's money."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang was slightly taken aback: "You're going to pay for it yourself? Wan'er, opening a shop is no small matter, especially since the prices in the capital are different from those in the northern desert. Besides, I'm thinking of buying a suitable shop directly. The shop will also be part of your dowry. As for whether you sell cosmetics or other businesses, it's all up to you."

Tang Wan grasped Wang Shi's hand and slowly said, "Mother, I know the family situation better than anyone. Our family's daily life is like this: Father has just been reinstated to his original position, and he has to visit his colleagues. Where can we not need money? Moreover, my sister is about to get married, and every single thing is an expense."

Wang knew Tang Wan was right, but all the family's wealth was earned by her second daughter. Now that she wanted to open a shop, she would have to use her own savings. Even if she had some money from dealing with those Xuanmen matters in the northern desert, she estimated that there would be very little left after opening the shop.

"How can this be?" Thinking of Tang Wan's sacrifices for the family, Madam Wang resolutely refused: "Wan'er, listen to your mother. Opening a shop in the capital is expensive. Even if you rent a shop, the rent, equipment, raw materials, and hiring staff all cost money. Although the family isn't very wealthy, we can still afford to open a shop for you. Keep your personal savings for yourself."

The daughter has done so much for the family. It would be more reassuring for the elders to have some money on hand.

Tang Wan, however, thought differently. She shook her head and said sincerely, "Mother, this is my private savings, and it's most appropriate to use it for this shop. Didn't you just say that this shop will be my dowry? Since it's all mine anyway, what difference does it make whether I use the family's money or my own? If the family contributes, it's because they love me; if I contribute, it's because I want to share the burden with the family and prove that I can really do this."

She looked at Madam Wang and said coquettishly, "Mother, please grant my wish. I'll feel at ease if the money at home is saved for Father, Mother, and my sister. Besides, once the shop makes money, I can also support you and Father. Wouldn't that be perfect?"

Hearing Tang Wan speak so confidently, Madam Wang believed that Tang Wan had enough money for her shop and that her shop could make money. However, regardless of the circumstances, the family did need to prepare dowries for the children, and she would have to discuss it with her husband later.

Madam Wang sighed, took Tang Wan's hand in return, and said, "I know you're a child with your own ideas. Fine, since you insist, we'll listen to you. If you encounter any difficulties, you must tell the family. Don't try to bear it all by yourself, understand?"

"I understand, Mother! Thank you!" Tang Wan replied happily, knowing that the matter was settled.

Madam Wang then gave many detailed instructions on what to pay attention to when opening the shop. The mother and daughter talked for a long time before leaving Madam Wang's courtyard.

Wang thought Tang Wan was tired in the morning, so she specifically told Tang Wan that she didn't need to come to study in the afternoon.

Actually, it's because Tang Wan has learned almost everything she needs to learn; all she needs now is practical experience.

Back in her room, Tang Wan closed the door and began to think about the rouge shop.

Although her mother suggested that her father ask Steward Li to help find a shop, the family had just returned to the capital, and her father had just been reinstated. There were indeed many things to do at home, and Steward Li was busy with everything outside. She didn't want to add any more burden to him.

Moreover, she wasn't without people. She had previously purchased two batches of people, and besides escorting goods, she wanted to see if there were any other people she could use.

Actually, she thought Shi Lei was pretty good. She heard he was quite skilled in martial arts, and judging from his appearance, he seemed reliable. She had previously asked Shi Lei to train the newly recruited men in martial arts.

She had only sent Er Ya to deliver daily necessities twice before, and she had been busy for several days and had not personally inquired about the situation there, so she did not know how things were going.

I wonder if Shi Lei is putting his heart into leading people in martial arts training?
The five newly purchased people are unsure whether to behave themselves or not.

Most importantly, it remains to be seen whether Shi Lei can stabilize the situation and shoulder the responsibility.
Thinking of this, Tang Wan called out, "Zhuxi, Erya, come in."

The two men guarding the door entered in response.

"Miss, what are your orders?" Zhu Xi asked.

Tang Wan gestured for them to come closer and lowered her voice, saying, "You two go out of the manor this afternoon and check on the courtyard in Elm Tree Lane." "Shi Lei has been leading his men in martial arts practice; I wonder how things are going these past few days. Go and observe them discreetly, see if they're putting in the effort, if they're slacking off, and if there's any discord among them. Especially Shi Lei," Tang Wan said seriously, "see how he acts, whether he can command respect, and whether the miscellaneous tasks he assigns are handled properly. I need to know the most concrete situation."

Zhu Xi nodded: "I understand. I will watch carefully and listen attentively."

Er Ya also said, "Don't worry, Miss. If anyone is up to no good, they will definitely be able to spot it."

"Okay." Tang Wan nodded. "Besides that, bring some rice, meat, and vegetables over as well. Tell them that the master is showing concern for their hard training and is giving them extra food. Be natural and don't say anything else. After you've seen them, come back and report to me in detail."

Actually, Er Ya could have gone alone, but Tang Wan wanted Zhu Xi to leave temporarily so she could go into her space and do her work without worry, so she let the two of them go together.

Er Ya could have stayed behind to help, but Tang Wan was worried about Zhu Xi going to the other courtyard alone.

After all, it was mostly men there, and it would be somewhat inconvenient for Zhu Xi, a weak woman, to go there. But Er Ya was different; she could completely protect both Zhu Xi and herself.

"Yes," the two replied in unison.

Tang Wan paused, then casually added, "I'm a little tired and want to rest. I'll also take this opportunity to organize some ideas about the recipes I need for opening the shop. You don't need to rush back after you leave; getting things done properly is the most important thing. If I'm still resting when you return, just wait for me outside."

Zhu Xi and Er Ya simply replied respectfully "Yes" without asking any further questions.

"Go ahead, be careful," Tang Wan said as a final reminder.

Zhu Xi and Er Ya bowed and withdrew, preparing to leave the mansion.

After the two left, Tang Wan did not immediately enter the space.

After confirming that Zhuxi and Erya had left the courtyard, Tang Wan waited a few more moments before bolting the door and turning to enter the space.

Without delay, Tang Wan went straight to the cosmetics studio on the second floor of the villa after entering the space and started working.

She didn't know how much time had passed until Tang Wan felt her mental energy was greatly depleted and she felt a faint hunger in her stomach, only then did she realize that it was already late.

Quickly tidy up the workbench and leave the space.

Just as she returned to her bedroom, there was a soft knock on the door: "Miss, we're back."

It's Zhuxi and the others who are back.

Tang Wan casually tidied her not-too-messy hair and dress before walking over and unlocking the door.

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