The Prodigal Son

Luo Qingyi arrived at the front hall, where the servants had already served Jiang Ci tea.

Luo Qingyi stepped forward gracefully, greeting Jiang Ci with a smile, "Sister Jiang, what brings you here?"

"Young lady in green, what are you saying?"

Jiang Ci stood up, smiled slightly, and said, "Thanks to your care, my porcelain business is booming. With the New Year just around the corner, I brought you and Sister Que'er a small gift to express my gratitude. Do you like it?"

Jiang Ci clapped her hands, and her attendant, who was standing to the side, immediately came up carrying two exquisite large boxes.

The box was opened, revealing two exquisite fox fur coats inside.

One set is as white as snow, the other is as red as fire.

The Luo family's main business used to be silk and cloth, and they also dealt in furs. Luo Qingyi was quite knowledgeable about furs.

Without even touching them, she could tell at a glance that these two fox fur coats were made from the finest fox pelts.

Luo Qingyi shifted her gaze from the fox fur coat. "Sister, you're too kind. Our cooperation is mutually beneficial. If we're talking about taking care of each other, it's us looking out for each other. How can I accept such an expensive gift?"

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about."

Jiang Ci smiled and said, "I got a batch of fox furs from a friend a few days ago. I was thinking that since it's getting cold, I could make a few sets of fox fur coats to keep warm. While I was making them, I thought of you and Sister Que'er, so I made a set for you both according to my measurements. I just don't know if they'll fit..."

Although Jiang Ci said she did it on the side, Luo Qingyi knew exactly what was going on.

This must be a fox fur coat that Jiang Ci carefully selected and made especially for her and Nan Que'er using the finest fox fur.

This fox fur coat is worth at least one or two thousand taels of silver.

It is undeniably valuable.

If it were made entirely from fox armpit fur, its value would be several times higher.

It's obvious that Jiang Ci has gone all out.

Although Luo Qingyi liked the two fox fur coats, she waved her hand and said, "This gift is too valuable, I can't accept it."

"Oh, why are you being so polite between us!"

Jiang Ci stepped forward and took Luo Qingyi's hand. "How about this? If you really feel bad about it, just give me a few bolts of the finest long-staple cotton cloth!"

"this……"

Luo Qingyi chuckled, "No matter how valuable this long-staple cotton fabric is, it's nowhere near as good as your fox fur!"

Since the beginning of this year, the price of long-staple cotton fabric has indeed risen sharply, changing almost daily.

Nowadays, even the finest long-staple cotton cloth is being sold for nearly a hundred taels of silver per bolt.

The key point is that even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy it.

This was unbelievable to Luo Qingyi, who had been in the cloth business for many years.

"This cannot be measured in silver."

Jiang Ci shook her head and smiled, "You know perfectly well that everyone takes pride in wearing clothes made of long-staple cotton these days. For people like us who are always on the go, not having a few sets of clothes made of long-staple cotton to change into makes us feel inferior when we're talking to people! I've asked people to buy long-staple cotton fabric several times but haven't been able to find any. I heard that His Majesty bestowed some fine long-staple cotton fabric upon the Qin family, so I shamelessly asked my sister for a few bolts..."

Since things had come to this point, Luo Qingyi no longer refused. "Since you've said so, then I'll accept these two fox fur coats! I'll have someone send ten bolts of long-staple cotton cloth to your house later."

"well!"

Jiang Ci was overjoyed. "You've really saved me from this urgent problem! By the way, where's Sister Que'er? Why don't we have her try on this fox fur coat to see if it fits?"

"She's learning to make pastries from Aunt Sun and the others. I sent someone to call her and see which set she likes first."

As Luo Qingyi spoke, she immediately ordered a servant to call Nan Que'er.

Outside the kitchen, Nan Que'er had just fetched water to wash Qin Yu's face, which she had blown flour all over.

Seeing Qin Yu's face covered in flour, Nan Que'er giggled incessantly, making Qin Yu want to hold her down and give her a good beating.

Still laughing?

Qin Yu glared at Nan Que'er with wide eyes and viciously raised his hand towards her.

Nan Que'er was not afraid of Qin Yu's threats. After giving him a defiant look, she took a damp towel to wipe his face and wiped the flour off his hair.

Qin Yu raised his hand, about to slap Nan Que'er's buttocks, but stopped when he saw a servant coming.

A servant stepped forward and said, "Miss Jiang has brought two sets of fox fur coats. Madam Qingyi asked me to invite Madam Que'er to try them on."

"I'll be there in a bit."

Nan Que'er nodded and smiled, washed the towel, and wiped Qin Yu's cheeks and hair again, teasingly asking, "Do you think Jiang Ci has a crush on you?"

Qin Yu smiled narcissistically, "With my handsome looks, it's not surprising that she'd be interested in me!"

"You're really shameless!"

Nan Que'er gently poked her forehead and asked with a smile, "So, are you planning to devour this stunning beauty who's delivered herself to your doorstep?"

"What are you thinking about?"

Qin Yu glared at her. "Just because someone likes me doesn't mean I have to sleep with them! There are at least eight or ten thousand women in this capital who have their eyes on me. Even if my body were made of iron, it couldn't withstand that!"

Nan Que'er remained silent.

I've never seen anyone with such thick skin!

Why doesn't he just say that every woman in the entire capital has taken a liking to him?

Nan Que'er sniffed and teased, "I don't believe someone as lecherous as you wouldn't have any feelings for this beauty who's practically handed to you!"

"Hey, you're absolutely right."

Qin Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I really don't have any ideas."

"I'd never believe you!"

Nan Que'er pouted.

"At least not now."

Qin Yu put away his joking expression and said seriously, "Now that I can barely be considered successful, there are many women who want to get close to me. I can't see through people's hearts, and I don't know what their purpose is in approaching me. I can't be blinded by beauty."

He never denied that he was a womanizer.

However, one should have moderation in appreciating beauty and not be seduced by it.

Moreover, the women who chose him during times of hardship or when he was a playboy are completely different from the women who now actively cling to him.

Back when I was still a playboy, I had met Jiang Ci before, so why didn't she try to get close to me?

"That's rare! You're surprisingly clear-headed."

Nan Que'er smiled sweetly and brushed the flour off his clothes. "Let's go, let's go meet this Miss Jiang together."

Qin Yu nodded and smiled, then followed Nan Que'er outside.

When they arrived at the main hall, Luo Qingyi was sitting there chatting with Jiang Ci.

The two women seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation, and their laughter could be heard from afar.

Only when she saw Qin Yu and Nan Que'er did Jiang Ci stand up and bow to Qin Yu, her eyes practically sparkling with excitement.

"No need for such formalities."

Qin Yu looked Jiang Ci up and down, and joked, "Miss Jiang, you've become even more radiant and charming since I last saw you!"

"Young Master Qin is joking."

A blush crossed Jiang Ci's face, but she spoke to Nan Que'er with great enthusiasm: "Sister Que'er, take a look at these two fox fur coats and see which one you like. I asked Qingyi to try them on first, but she insisted on waiting for you so you could choose first."

"Why are we being so particular about who we are?" Nan Que'er said with a smile, moving closer to Luo Qingyi. "We can even share men, so why can't we share clothes?"

"What are you saying!"

Luo Qingyi playfully pinched Nan Que'er's cheek.

And this is happening in front of people outside!

She's not ashamed at all!