Starting From The Blood Lineage Genealogy To Build An Eternal Immortal Clan Chapter 24: Opening Day

The next day, Xu Chuan brought Bai Jing, Xu Mingwei, and the other siblings to the West Market of Qingjiang County town by carriage.

First, they settled at the West Market residence.

"Father, is this the residence Second Brother bought?"

"It's even bigger than our own ho."

Xu Chuan looked around. This was also his first ti here, so he observed for a while longer.

"It's barely enough for the family to live in. However, if Shitou and Ahyuan get married and have children, it won't be sufficient."

"That's right," Bai Jing said with a smile in agreent, "Shitou is almost sixteen now. In a few more years, we should select a family for him to marry into."

She turned to look at Xu Chuan, "Does husband have anyone in mind?"

"Why would I have soone in mind? What's most important is that our Shitou likes them himself."

Xu Chuan took Bai Jing's hand and rubbed it a few tis, "Wife, go see if there's a room you like. You can co stay here often in the future."

"There's no need."

Bai Jing shook her head, "Wherever husband is, this concubine will be."

Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu were full of curiosity and wandered around the entire residence. The little white tiger also followed along frolicking beside them.

"Ahyuan, in a mont, take your mother and the others to the fruit shop. Father is going out for a bit. You don't need to wait for . I'll go directly there."

"Understood, Father."

After Xu Chuan left, he headed toward the county governnt.

"Who are you and what business do you have at the county governnt?"

The bailiff at the entrance stopped Xu Chuan and questioned him formally.

"I am Xu Chuan from Dongxi Village, here to visit County Registrar Yang."

"You know County Registrar Yang?"

"Bailiff brother, you'll know if you go report it."

This middle-aged bailiff pondered for a mont, then said, "Then follow in. If you're deceiving us, you'll suffer for it."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and responded with an affirmative.

He followed into the county governnt and ca to the outside of the study where the county registrar worked.

The bailiff stepped forward to knock on the door and said, "County Registrar sir, there's soone nad Xu Chuan looking for you."

"Xu Chuan? Where is he from?"

"Dongxi Village."

"Let him in."

"Mr. Xu, the county registrar is allowing you to enter."

The bailiff knew that Xu Chuan was soone County Registrar Yang was familiar with. He imdiately changed to a smiling face when speaking, and then tactfully left.

"Brother Xu, it's been a long ti."

"Sit down and talk."

Yang Zhao smiled slightly and made an inviting gesture.

In just a few short years, he was able to advance from chief clerk to county registrar, thanks largely to Xu Chuan's strategy for pacifying the people back then.

He originally thought the other party would co to him for help before long, or use his Yang family's na to help the Xu family rise to the next level.

Who would have thought he would wait for over five years?

The Xu family had obtained trendous wealth, yet still remained the sa as always, neither arrogant nor impatient, developing steadily.

This made him appreciate them even more.

He also knew that the Xu family was planning for a foundation that would last a hundred generations.

"County Registrar is busy with official duties, how would I dare to disturb you lightly?"

"You and I are about the sa age. When no one is around, you can just call Brother Yang," Yang Zhao said, "Have you co with sothing you need Yang's help with?"

Xu Chuan shook his head, "Brother Yang has misunderstood. I've long heard of your impartiality and integrity. I ca today only to invite you to see my newly opened fruit shop. If you could write an inscription for , that would be even better."

"Haha, such a small matter is naturally no problem."

Yang Zhao laughed heartily. Looking at Xu Chuan again, he said, "So you're finally ready to develop the Xu family toward the county town?"

"It seems you're confident about establishing a firm foothold in the county town."

"Brother Yang is joking. There are prominent families as nurous as cattle in the county town, and it's a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. My Xu family is only opening a fruit shop in the West Market to make a living. How can we talk about establishing a firm foothold?"

Yang Zhao didn't say more, "When is the opening?"

"In a little over an hour."

"Then there's no rush. Let finish the docunts at hand first, then I'll go with you."

Xu Chuan nodded and sat calmly to the side.

Nearly an hour later.

Yang Zhao stood up and cupped his hands, "I've kept Brother Xu waiting. Let change into everyday clothes, and then we'll go. I hope we won't miss the auspicious ti."

"Brother Yang is too polite. Your presence alone gives my Xu family trendous face."

Shortly after, the two left the county governnt and headed to the West Market.

…

At this ti, in front of the Xu family fruit shop.

The crackling sound of firecrackers continued endlessly.

Many people were already attracted by the lively atmosphere and stopped to watch.

Several wealthy households and wealthy rchants quite famous in the county town ca to present gifts.

Chang Haowen ca, but didn't show himself.

Instead, he was at a window seat on the second floor of the restaurant across the street, drinking wine while watching the excitent at the Xu family fruit shop opposite.

Standing beside him was still the maid nad Xiao i.

"Opening in a place like the West Market, this Xu family really doesn't know how to choose a location."

"You can't say that. Although the West Market isn't as prosperous as the East Market, this street is mostly food establishnts. If people get tired of eating, don't they need sothing to clear their palate? Isn't fruit just perfect?"

"Buy a few jin to take back and share with family mbers."

"Ah, hearing young master say it like that, it really makes sense. This Xu family is quite calculating."

Chang Haowen shook his head with a laugh. Looking below, he felt it was sowhat uninteresting.

"Hmm, Yang Zhao ca? He also has a relationship with the Xu family? Could it be that the Xu family is backed by the Yang family?"

As both were from prominent families in the commandery capital, Chang Haowen naturally recognized Yang Zhao.

The two of them were of the sa generation, but their ages differed considerably. He had only t him once when he was young and accompanied his father and elder brother to visit the Yang family.

"The person next to Yang Zhao also looks sowhat familiar. His features are similar to the Xu Mingyuan brothers. He should be an elder of the Xu family."

The corners of his mouth rose slightly. He suddenly felt things were getting interesting.

Just seeing Yang Zhao co here made this trip worthwhile.

"Shitou, Ahyuan, Tantou, Xueji, Yunnu, co greet your Uncle Yang."

"Greetings, Uncle Yang."

The five Xu children respectfully saluted Yang Zhao.

Yang Zhao looked over the group. Setting aside the young Xu Mingshu and Xu Mingxian, the other three all had internal radiance, abundant vital energy and spirit, appearing extraordinary.

"I truly envy Brother Xu for having such a group of fine children. Each one has extraordinary natural talent."

"What extraordinary? They're all country monkeys who grew up in the village. They can't bear such praise from Brother Yang."

Xu Mingshu wasn't afraid of strangers. She asked curiously, "Uncle Yang, why haven't I seen you during New Year's and other festivals before?"

Yang Zhao pinched her tender cheeks and said with a laugh, "Although your father and I haven't t many tis, we appreciate each other and have been friends in spirit for a long ti."

"Friends in spirit? How do you be friends in spirit? Can I also be friends in spirit?"

Hearing this, Yang Zhao laughed heartily.

The others were also amused by the child's words and couldn't help but smile.

"This little girl is truly lovable. I'm almost tempted to take her as my goddaughter. I wonder if Brother Xu would be willing?"

Xu Mingshu imdiately bowed with a smile, "Xueji greets godfather."

"Xueji is the only daughter in my family. Everyone in the family dotes on her greatly, which has made her sowhat lawless. Brother Yang, please don't take offense," Xu Chuan said, shaking his head with a laugh.

"Her temperant is completely different from my Hua'er's, but she's very endearing."

"Co, here's godfather's eting gift for you."

Yang Zhao untied the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Xu Mingshu.

"It's really beautiful. Thank you, godfather."

"Brother Xu, you invited to write an inscription, so let's do it now," Yang Zhao said.

"Yes. Shitou, Ahyuan, go fetch writing brush and ink."

"Yes, Father."

Just as Yang Zhao was about to start writing the inscription, suddenly a disdainful voice ca, "Now any random cat or dog can write inscriptions?"

"Xu Chuan, is your family's signboard so casual? Do you want to introduce you to a few highly respected calligraphy masters?"

Yang Zhao's brow suddenly furrowed into three river-pattern lines, and his face, like lotus flowers, imdiately frosted over but he didn't flare up on the spot. After all, he had co on this trip only to congratulate a friend and didn't want to make a show of his official status.

Following the voice, four or five people were seen pushing through the crowd to the front of the shop.

"Second Uncle, Qian'er, he's Xu Chuan. He mocked and ridiculed our Xu family and has intentions of harming our Xu family. We can't let them off easily today."

"Mao'er, you needn't say more. I have my own judgnt."

Xu Mao's second uncle, Xu Zhen, having lived to such an age, naturally had considerable experience and wouldn't be fooled by a few words.

"You must be Master Xu. This old man is Xu Zhen."

"So it's Second Master Xu," Xu Chuan said, smiling and cupping his hands as he stepped forward, "In my early years at the Xu family, I often heard of your prestige. Today is actually the first ti we et."

Seeing the other party being so polite, Xu Zhen was also sowhat surprised but he also knew that many people were smiling tigers who liked to stab people in the back.

Therefore, he didn't let down his guard in his heart.