Chapter 320: Chapter 60: Behind the Scenes! Manipulating Changning (7000 Words)_4
As the words fell, the powerful aura of the Spirit Platform Realm instantly rose from his body, filled with a sense of battle readiness.
The Changning Xu Family, with its three-hundred-year-old legacy as an Eighth-Grade Noble Family, naturally possessed its own confidence and courage.
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After handling clan academy matters, Wang Shouzhe set aside all other affairs.
With his daughter and son, they joined the riverbank construction work, taking on the identity of ordinary people.
Liua Ruolan also rushed over upon hearing the news, and upon understanding Wang Shouzhe’s intentions, she joined the team.
The couple both understood.
Now is the crucial period for their children’s growth, requiring them to lead by example, teaching them to endure hardships and understand the difficulties of life, thereby establishing the correct values.
If their values are not correct and their conduct is improper, any future success would be nothing more than a castle in the air, liable to collapse unexpectedly.
Even if it doesn’t collapse, it might mostly become a source of disaster.
Wang Shouzhe in his past life on Earth had seen and heard of many such situations.
The children had their independent thoughts, opposing the educator’s teaching methods and prejudices, which in itself was not a problem.
However, the means they employed involved too little thought, acting based merely on momentary feelings, a point Wang Shouzhe did not agree with.
Moreover, the educator was old, and had worked diligently for the Wang Family all his life, and even if his thoughts were truly outdated and no longer suited the present Wang Family, he shouldn’t be treated in such a manner.
As such.
Wang Shouzhe and Liua Ruolan concealed their identities. Together with their two children, they helped construct the riverbank, allowing them to truly experience the hardships faced by their ancestors during the early days of pioneering in Ping’an Town.
Concealing their identity also allowed them to interact more with ordinary children and civilians.
Preventing them from developing a sense of superiority, feeling inherently like young masters or ladies.
During this period, even Wang Shouzhe and Liua Ruolan gained many life insights, feeling the struggles of ordinary people’s survival.
They also sensed the willingness of people to follow Ping’an Wang Family in building a homeland, aiming to create a secure haven for future generations.
Naturally, it also served as a solid lesson for their children, greatly benefiting their future life paths.
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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, summer had ended, and autumn had arrived.
Under the leadership of the direct disciple of Purple Mansion Academy, Faang You’an, the disastrous aftermath of the flood was gradually being addressed.
Disaster victims were being settled, affected areas began to be reconstructed, and everything was being organized systematically, reviving hope amidst the ruins.
However, within these short two to three months, the entire Changning Guard was in a state of undercurrent and turmoil.
The old Eighth-Grade Noble Family, Changning Xu Family, completely fell out with the Qianma Huangfu Family and entered into conflict.
Their battle focused on raw silk, a particular material.
Raw silk prices in Changning Guard, and its surroundings, continued to rise repeatedly, increasing more than threefold in a short period compared to the original price.
Some astute merchants even transported raw silk from distant locations, making substantial profits in the process.
However, the two families seemed unwilling to stop, continuing to compete with high prices to seize the outputs from various families’ Silkworm Manors.
In less than three months, both sides had invested over 200,000 Qian Gold.
There was no doubt that this was a battle that caused damage to both sides.
This was no longer a mere commercial activity but a life-or-death struggle to completely drive the other out of this industry.
Even though the City Guardian’s Mansion attempted to mediate multiple times, neither side showed any intention of stopping, much like two gamblers blinded by loss, continuously raising stakes until one side could no longer withstand and collapsed.
Their decisions were clear to any discerning onlookers.
Behind the Qianma Huangfu Family faintly stood the support of the Celestial Human Huangfu Family, while the Changning Xu Family was not fighting alone, backed by their in-laws, the Ping’an Wang Family.
Wang Zongwei of the Ping’an Wang Family was the link among them.
Over the past few months, he had almost become a resident of Changning Town.
On this day,
Changning Ping’an Wang’s Fish Stall.
A luxurious carriage slowly made its way down the street.
The shop assistants and vendors around all cast curious glances at the carriage.
"That’s the carriage of Young Master Zongwei, right," a vendor remarked, "heading to the main residence of the Changning Xu Family again."
"Tsk tsk, Young Master Zongwei has been quite impressive these past two months. He is the link between the Ping’an Wang Family and the Changning Xu Family, and now that the Changning Xu Family is in such fierce conflict with the Qianma Huangfu Family in the raw silk industry, all relying on the Ping’an Wang Family for financial backing, Young Master Zongwei’s status has certainly risen."
"If the Changning Xu Family manages to establish their footing, Young Master Zongwei will surely become a highly sought-after figure in the future."
Amid a series of discussions, the carriage headed toward the east city.
What no one knew was,
Inside this carriage was not only Wang Zongwei but also a woman dressed in an exceedingly alluring and enchanting manner.
She exuded a captivating charm, seeming to convey an enticing aura in every smile and glance.
Yet, Wang Zongwei sat upright, keeping his head down, not daring to look at her.
As if the woman before him was an untouchable femme fatale.
"Hehe," the seductive woman giggled charmingly, "Young Master Zongwei, are you afraid I’ll eat you? I’ve heard you’ve won quite a bit recently at the Fortune Gambling House."
"Well...," a drop of cold sweat trickled down Wang Zongwei’s forehead, his voice shaky as he replied, "Miss Mei, please don’t joke. I’m just following orders. Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare return to the gambling house."
Though she was only of household general status, there were clear differences between household generals. Moreover, her means were formidable, seemingly observing through the eyes everywhere, being fully aware of every move.
If he offended her, he feared there wouldn’t be any good days ahead.
"Oh, it’s no fun seeing you so nervous," the seductive lady giggled, then suddenly turned serious, "But, don’t get the titles wrong. From now on, I am to be called—Lady Jii."
"Yes, Lady Jii," Wang Zongwei responded honestly, hesitant as he asked, "May I know if there’s anything important Lady Jii needs from me this time?"
At the mention of business, the seductive woman adopted a serious expression, a hint of fanaticism passing through her eyes: "I’ve received the patriarch’s secret order; the entire net has been set, and action can be taken. Here is the secret order document from the patriarch, commanding you to fully cooperate with this major operation."
At the mention of a major operation, Wang Zhongwei’s eyes tightened as he checked the secret order to ensure its authenticity.
Despite feeling a tinge of fear, he maintained a solemn tone: "For the ancestors, for the Wang Family, and for the sake of my wife and children."
"I’ll obey Lady Jii’s instructions."
"Hehe!" Lady Jii’s laughter was exceptionally enchanting and alluring, "Young Master Zongwei needn’t be so nervous. Your task isn’t difficult, yet the merit points are tremendously high. It’s quite enviable indeed."
Though the laughter made Wang Zongwei’s hair stand on end, a slight fervor passed through his heart.
No doubt, this time his task offered high merit points.
If he could earn enough merit points, along with some borrowing, he could afford a Spirit Awakening Pill and a drop of Stone Marrow for his child.
With the Stone Marrow and Spirit Awakening Pill, Shining’s future starting point would be much higher.
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