A Cutie Spoiled by Her Seven Uncles-Chapter 610: Not an Ordinary Beggar
Chapter 610: Chapter 610: Not an Ordinary Beggar
"What kind of condition are you asking for? Just to be clear, I won’t do anything like murder, arson, or other harmful, immoral things!" Erhu had seen a lot on the streets and alleys of the Capital, full of shady and messy happenings. When Huo Xing’Er said she wanted him to agree to a condition, he instinctively became cautious.
"Don’t worry, it’s not an overly harsh condition. You only need to promise me one thing: if in the future you and Xiaosuisui cross paths, and if you ever find yourselves as adversaries, you must swear never to harm or betray her!"
Upon hearing this, Erhu couldn’t help but chuckle. "Ha! I thought it was going to be some big ordeal! I promise you!" Saying this, Erhu raised three fingers and made a vow. "I, Erhu, swear I will never betray Xiaosuisui. If I ever go back on my word, may I be struck by lightning!"
"Is this okay now?"
Huo Xing’Er nodded. "Yes, ’may I be struck by lightning’ is a very good promise!"
Erhu was taken aback, not understanding why the lady would emphasize "may I be struck by lightning"!
Huo Xing’Er, along with Xiaosuisui and Erhu, arrived at the Bright Moon Pavilion. The Bright Moon Pavilion was currently jam-packed with people; the shopkeepers from the various branches had crowded all five floors, almost making it impossible to move.
"Se... Second Lady!" Catching sight of Huo Xing’Er, the chief shopkeeper of the Bright Moon Pavilion in the Capital City hastily bowed in greeting.
Huo Xing’Er, holding Xiaosuisui’s hand, asked, "Who are all these people?"
"They are the shopkeepers from the various branches of the Bright Moon Pavilion!"
"Why are they all gathered here?"
"Due to a natural disaster in Yunhang, the Bright Moon Pavilion lost a ship’s worth of fabrics at the Yunhang Sea. All those fabrics were pre-ordered by customers. Now, as the delivery date approaches, customers are coming to collect their goods, and all the shopkeepers have come here to seek guidance from the Owner!"
As the head shopkeeper spoke, he had already led them to the door of Ji Youcheng’s office.
"KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!"
"I’ve already said, don’t bother me until you’ve come up with a feasible plan." Ji Youcheng’s irritated voice came from inside the room.
"Owner, the Second Lady is here," the head shopkeeper ed from the door.
"Second Sister-in-law?" Ji Youcheng murmured. He then got up to open the door himself and blinked upon seeing Xiaosuisui in Huo Xing’Er’s arms.
"Suisui? Second Sister-in-law, why did you bring Suisui here?"
Xiaosuisui pouted. "Third Uncle, it seems like you’re not happy to see me!"
Ji Youcheng put on a pained smile. "Not at all! Third Uncle is overjoyed to see you!" As Ji Youcheng spoke, he reached out to pat her chubby chin, unable to resist teasing her like a little kitten. "Good Suisui, quickly say something auspicious! Cheer your Third Uncle up!"
Xiaosuisui blinked her eyes and, after racking her brain, came up with many auspicious phrases. "I wish Third Uncle blessings as vast as the Eastern Sea and longevity as enduring as South Mountain!"
Ji Youcheng was speechless.
He was only twenty-six. What did he need with birthday blessings for longevity?
"Doesn’t Third Uncle like it? Then I wish Third Uncle lots of laughter, and that today’s joy repeats year after year, and this very moment lasts through all your years!"
Dark lines seemed to appear on Ji Youcheng’s face.
’Today’s joy repeats year after year’? He was losing so much money today, his own grandmother wouldn’t recognize him!
His expression turned even darker.
Huo Xing’Er also looked on helplessly.
The little girl was too young; her vocabulary was limited!
Erhu couldn’t bear to watch any longer and taught Xiaosuisui a phrase on the spot. "Suisui, your uncle is a businessman. Why not wish him to rake in gold every day!"
Xiaosuisui nodded her little head vigorously. "Yes, yes! I wish Third Uncle to rake in gold today!"
Ji Youcheng was delighted. He hugged the little girl and planted a big kiss on her cheek.
"Suisui, are you hungry? How about Uncle gets someone to bring you something to eat?"
Xiaosuisui touched her little tummy. "Hungry!"
"Quickly, go prepare some food for the Grand Princess."
Ji Youcheng’s words to the head shopkeeper made both the head shopkeeper and Erhu’s eyes widen in shock. They couldn’t react for a long moment.
"Gr... Grand Princess!"
It took the head shopkeeper a long moment to react.
The Grand Princess, personally enfeoffed by His Majesty, was a member of the Ji Family. This little girl before him called the Owner ’Uncle’—didn’t that make her the Grand Princess?
Erhu was dumbfounded.
His mind raced, recalling all the things he had said about the Grand Princess in front of Xiaosuisui since they had met. For a moment, his face burned with embarrassment. Was there a hole in the ground he could crawl into right then?
The head shopkeeper quickly had someone bring over delicious food. After Ji Youcheng led Xiaosuisui to sit at the table, Erhu was still reeling from embarrassment!
"Second Sister-in-law, what brings you here today? Is there something Big Brother needs me to do?"
"It’s not Big Brother, it’s me. It’s true that you’re the one behind ’Ying Tai Exchange House’, isn’t it?"
Ji Youcheng nodded at her words, then glanced at Erhu, who was dressed like a young beggar. "Second Sister-in-law, you seem to know quite a bit!"
"Stop looking at him like that. He’s not an outsider; he’s Suisui’s friend. I brought him here today because I’d like him to acquire some shares in your Ying Tai Exchange House!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Youcheng couldn’t help but look up at the sky outside the window several times.
Was it raining blood? A little beggar actually wanted to buy shares in his Ying Tai Exchange House!
"Second Sister-in-law, are you serious?"
"Of course. Don’t underestimate him just because he’s a half-grown boy who looks like a young beggar. He, well, he stumbled into a stroke of incredible luck and made a small fortune. I thought, considering he and Suisui are on good terms, I’d bring him to you to ask for your help."
Ji Youcheng couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth. "Second Sister-in-law, as you know, Ying Tai Exchange House is quite large now. To buy a share, it would require at least 200,000 taels as a starting point. This boy..."
The sum of 200,000 taels made Erhu’s heart jolt. He couldn’t help but touch the Qiankun Pouch hidden in his sleeve. It was Xiaosuisui’s, but inside was the silver Xiaosuisui had given him.
"Your 200,000 tael threshold, that was before. But aren’t these special times? From what I understand, you donated all your gold and silver to the National Treasury, didn’t you? The year is ending now; surely you need a large amount of money for cash flow, right?"
Ji Youcheng nodded, then directly poured Huo Xing’Er a cup of wine and picked up a piece of Roasted Duck for Xiaosuisui with his chopsticks.
"Even so, it would still require at least a hundred thousand taels, wouldn’t it? If one could buy shares for just three or five thousand, wouldn’t anyone on the street be able to become a shareholder of Ying Tai Exchange House?"
"You have a point!" Huo Xing’Er gave Erhu a meaningful look.
Erhu hurriedly pulled out the Qiankun Pouch Xiaosuisui had given him and said, "I have gold and silver here. Converting the gold, together with the silver, it’s a little over ninety thousand taels. Great Owner, could you please be accommodating and allow this humble one to buy a share?"
Ji Youcheng was stunned.
He could hardly believe that a little beggar could produce such a large sum of money.
"Don’t doubt it; this money is indeed his. He and Suisui are friends. Even if it’s just for Suisui’s sake, you should..."
"Alright! I’ll add enough to make it one hundred thousand taels and count it as one share for him!" Ji Youcheng nodded.
Erhu jumped up, overjoyed, thanking him profusely. "Thank you, Great Owner! Thank you, Great Owner!"
Ji Youcheng waved his hand. "Don’t thank me. I’m doing this for my niece’s sake. If you want to thank someone, thank her properly in the future."
Then he had someone take Erhu to complete the paperwork. He also had someone take Xiaosuisui to pick out clothes, jewelry, toys, and fabrics, intending for Huo Xing’Er to take some back with them.
"Second Sister-in-law, as far as I know, you’re not the type to meddle in others’ affairs! This Erhu isn’t just some ordinary beggar, is he?"
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Chapter 610: Not an Ordinary Beggar
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