CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 55: MY 2ND BROTHER, TERRIFYING BEYOND BELIEF!

Night fell, and the Wei Mansion was brightly lit.

In the dining room, Yuchi had already arrived with Wei Qingzhu, having previously given notice to his eldest and second brothers, as well as his father.

Thus, Wei Qingzhu’s identity was confirmed as Yuchi’s distant cousin, coming to stay for an extended period.

"...So Qingzhu is our eldest brother Wei’s sister?"

Wei Yuan stood behind Yuchi, waiting, while observing the composed and serene Wei Qingzhu dining.

Wei Qingzhu seemed a year or two younger than Yuchi.

With this sisterly premise, Wei Yuan noticed that the two indeed shared a resemblance.

At the very least, the calm demeanor in their eyes was similar, displaying an endurance and tenacity uncommon in others.

"And she’s so beautiful."

"Look more closely, she also has a certain... aura that only those in high positions possess, right?"

"Seems like she was indeed once from a prestigious family, quite well-versed in etiquette."

Watching Wei Qingzhu dine with nonchalance, Wei Yuan dared not make reckless speculations.

"Hmm..."

"Things are starting to feel off."

"Who is this girl named Wei Qingzhu?"

Xun Xian eyed Wei Qingzhu, her perspective quite peculiar.

She was assigned by the authorities to protect Yuchi; nicely put, it was protection, otherwise, it was surveillance.

Yuchi and Xun Xian had a solid understanding of each other.

They never discussed these matters overtly, yet understood each other’s motives behind the scenes.

One was for the Commerce Association, the other for the Court.

Yuchi had been away from the Wei Family for one night, totaling a day.

How did Yuchi manage to elude her watchful eyes and bring back this so-called sister within such a short timeframe?

This was quite puzzling.

Could he warp instantly?

Despite Yuchi being somewhat clever, at the end of the day, he was just an ordinary person.

So how did Yuchi vanish from the Wei Mansion out of nowhere?

"This is impossible."

"Where exactly did the issue arise?"

Even regarding when Wei Qingzhu entered the Wei Family, Xun Xian was clueless.

She was a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, modestly claiming to possibly be the strongest in Xufu Town.

Thus, she was utterly baffled, yet this was not suitable to ask directly.

"Wait."

"Wait until after dinner; I’ll go talk to Wei Qingzhu. I bet she’ll reveal a flaw."

"This can’t be."

As for Wei Zhe, Wei Fei, and their father Wei Xubing, these three had no intention of meddling.

Just as Yuchi had anticipated in advance.

No matter who Wei Qingzhu was, as long as she was brought back by their third brother, how could there be any mistake?

Impossible, indeed.

Seeing the good relationship between the two, one might even think they could cooperate and produce seven or eight little Yuchi’s.

Quite nice.

As the family dined, they also discussed matters concerning the Commerce Association.

Yuchi, holding little Ximo, was feeding eggs into her mouth.

As the little girl widened her eyes in grievance, he smiled and asked, "Eldest brother."

"While I was away from the Commerce Association for a day, how are the other small families?"

Wei Zhe pretended not to notice little Ximo’s miserable look as she choked on her egg.

He replied, "Thirty percent of the smaller families have already been successfully incorporated."

"Doesn’t this mean seventy percent of the Commerce Association has yet to agree?"

"That’s because the Commerce Association’s handling of these matters is so prompt; the accountant’s abacus has almost caught fire these past two days."

"Hahaha, well done."

Yuchi laughed, "Once the Commerce Association fully incorporates Xufu Town’s clothing industry, our work will become much simpler."

And we can officially launch offensives towards other towns!

Others might not understand the concept of toppling other towns with just one Commerce Association.

We typically describe such things with two words.

"Business anomaly!"

I often say this.

Back in the day, the Monkey King could lead a few worthless kids on a significant quest to the west; I, Wei, leading the clever Wei Family to develop a Commerce Association is not a problem.

Ambushing other towns with this approach; direct conflict is unnecessary, not needed.

The families under the Cloud Mountain Sect are doomed.

Throw a backhanded Ascension Gate in their face, silently making a fortune.

If they come to attack me, there’s nothing to fear; if worst comes to worst, stealthily hit these family members in the face with a blade, there’s no need for decorum.

Also, the future arrival of the Celestial Capital Department—this wave is quite formidable.

If Xun Xian could be swapped for an insider from my Ascension Gate, my Commerce Association would achieve a true victory.

Unfortunately, I can’t switch...

Yuchi pondered these matters in his heart, his thoughts wandering far.

"Daddy! I don’t want to eat eggs anymore." Little Ximo looked pitifully at Yuchi.

"It’s uncle."

"Then have another one." Snapping back to reality, Yuchi smiled and nodded.

"Ow!"

Little Ximo pouted, looking helplessly at Yuchi’s seemingly nightmarish peeling of the egg, her chubby face alternating white and purple.

The less conspicuous figure in the Wei Family, Father Wei Xubing, was actually quite busy with many things.

As he watched Yuchi with little Ximo, he felt at ease.

He also said, "Third brother, the Celestial Capital Department came this year while you were away from the Wei Mansion."

"So soon?"

Yuchi was somewhat surprised.

These guys must have been paid to rush here; their efficiency is commendable.

I initially thought such things would drag on, befitting the government’s image, but unexpectedly it was as smooth as a lubricant.

They had mentioned arriving in about two days, which indeed matched, catching people off guard.

"Yes, the yamen has already vacated a place for them; they’ll be residing within the yamen from now on."

Wei Xubing smiled, "You missed last night’s grand event."

"The people of Xufu Town warmly welcomed the arrival of the Celestial Capital Department."

"They learned that the Department came to protect the Commerce Association, and admired our United Commerce Association even more."

Isn’t it so?

Every normal person wants their town to be safer; such things are understandable.

"Until tomorrow."

"I’ll pay a visit early tomorrow morning," Yuchi nodded earnestly as he spoke.

Since others were considerate, he couldn’t simply ignore it.

He still had to visit, and the major connection with the Celestial Capital Department had to be firmly grasped.

In one respect, Xufu Town truly needed the Department’s protection.

On another note, improving relations would make price suppression easier in the future; after all, business thrives on familiarity.

"Second brother, how have the past two days at the yamen been?"

"They didn’t bully you, did they?" Yuchi smiled as he looked at his second brother Wei Fei.

Wei Fei was dressed in a rather elegant gentleman’s robe.

Even though all three Wei brothers were handsome, the real standout in terms of looks had to be Wei Erliang.

He was truly handsome.

His fair complexion made girls envious; his features were delicate, embodying the gentle demeanor of a refined gentleman.

Yuchi sometimes wondered, how a person so dashingly handsome was not struck by lightning upon birth—truly, heaven is blind.

Wei Fei didn’t respond with any words.

He merely took out his hands, rubbing them together, and proudly poked between his fingers.

Everything conveyed without a word?!

Yuchi sharply inhaled, his eyes widened.

"Really?!" Shocked.

Wei Fei nodded slowly, a proud expression on his face.

He, Wei Fei, believed neither in heaven nor earth in his life, only the principle that man can overcome circumstances!

Even trapped in a prison surrounded by walls full of scars, one must find a gap that fits oneself.

Swaying his body, looking at the sky, he expressed his defiance with all his might!

Yuchi, "My second brother is terrifying!"

Wei Zhe glanced at Yuchi and the Qingzhu beside him, "No, no, third brother, you’re the force behind the scenes!"