CHAPTER 1040: CHAPTER 1038: PLANS

Wufu actually didn’t care much about where to live; with her personality, she could live well and happily anywhere.

And now that she had taken over the forces Ah Jiu had planted here, what she had to consider was convenience. Undoubtedly, if the main force was stationed here in Changan City, then she naturally had to sit here and oversee things.

What she hadn’t expected was that in less than a year, she had already changed places several times.

"Since you want to stay here, then Huayang, Madam’s side, and the businesses over there, you must come up with a plan," Purple Jade said.

Wufu rubbed the tip of her brow and looked down slightly: "What are your thoughts?"

Purple Jade paused and didn’t speak for a moment.

"Speak up, do you think I’d scold you just because you might say something wrong?" Wufu said irritably, "I don’t have many useful people around me. You two count as such, yet you want me to guess your mind? Won’t you let me live?"

"Don’t be angry, Miss. I’ll speak," Purple Jade said, bending her knee, "Madam’s side, no matter whether you plan to return to that home in the future, should first be brought over and reunited with you before discussing anything else. I believe that you can’t let this matter slip from your control. As for the businesses, I think they can be left to reliable people to oversee, and it would be fine to check the accounts once or twice a year. Especially the estate, those won’t lose money, the land won’t run away, and if it brings some fresh fruits for feasting, that’s nice too."

"But that Li’s Clinic, Duan Rong and his wife, you definitely need to put some thought into arranging for them," she said.

Wufu pondered for a moment, "Duan Rong and his companions are already ours, and we have just assimilated them. The work they’re undertaking is just starting, it’s not suitable for them to come over here and be piled together. Since the businesses at Huayang won’t be dealt with, let Duan Rong manage them. What I’ve instructed them will continue as planned." Compared to putting all eggs in one basket, it’s more prudent to diversify investments.

"Miss, you mean to let Duan Rong oversee Huayang?" Purple Jade was surprised.

Wufu said, "Purple Jade, the people Ah Jiu gave me, I manage them, but those given by others couldn’t compare to real ones of my own. Duan Rong and his group are capable; if they can pave a path for me over there, it’s worth the effort I made to integrate them."

Purple Jade was silent.

"I’m a woman too, and also selfish. The people cultivated by us are for my use alone, loyal to me. Who else’s face do I need to consider? It’s not that I distrust anyone, but rather, one must have one’s own retreat and confidence," Wufu said calmly, "Even a general has his confidant soldiers."

The future between her and Ah Jiu was still uncertain; their statuses were worlds apart.

If they really came together, she could go to great lengths for him, and her people could be loyal to him, provided Ah Jiu was good to her and didn’t let her down.

If one day he betrayed her, she would bring her people and leave without hesitation, and such a departure would require confidence.

This might be considered strategy, but even if this strategy were laid bare in front of Ah Jiu, she would still be guilt-free.

I have what you have; you’re excellent, but I’m not bad either; only by being evenly matched can we win together. If we become strangers, then just forget each other.

Regarding Wufu’s thoughts, Purple Jade said nothing. A woman is naturally weaker than a man, what’s the harm in having a bit of self-interest, just planning for oneself. And done right, it could benefit future generations, even if a man changes his heart, one still has confidence!