Chapter 34

The matter was resolved satisfactorily.

Chu Fei excitedly went to Chu Lao's side: "Grandpa, did we do a good job?"

Su Wen couldn't help but mutter: "What does it have to do with you?"

"You..." Chu Fei immediately pinched Su Wen's arm, "My cousin and I drank coffee all morning across the street. How can it have nothing to do with me? I'm my cousin's capable assistant, and I was the one who made the calls to the court and the police."

Su Wen was taken aback. He had initially thought Yi Xue hadn't come, but it turned out she was controlling everything from the inconspicuous café across the street. She had been waiting for Wang Lin and Cui Dali, and it turned out she had indeed waited for them.

"Grandpa, are you okay?" Yi Xue asked.

"I'm fine. Xue'er is better than Grandpa." Chu Lao revealed a bitter smile, "You are smart and intellectual, but it's a pity you are a girl. If you were a boy, it would be much better."

"Grandpa, now men and women are equal, you can't be biased," Yi Xue said, "Fei'er is also very good. Her college courses are about to end, and I plan to have her work at Jubaizhai. What do you think, Grandpa?"

"Then let her come!" Chu Lao seemed to understand Yi Xue's intention.

"Grandpa, I don't want to work!" Chu Fei said pitifully, "Why don't you let my cousin come? She is the most suitable. With her, Jubaizhai will surely thrive."

Seeing Chu Fei pouting, Yi Xue frowned, "Fei'er, what did you promise your cousin?"

Hearing Yi Xue speak, Chu Fei immediately shut up.

"You two..." Chu Lao shook his head helplessly, "Fei'er inherited some of my knowledge, but she isn't cut out for business. If she were to take over Jubaizhai, it would probably go bankrupt. As for Xue'er, I trust her, but she yearns for a carefree life, and this place isn't suitable for her."

Su Wen was silent, thinking that Chu Lao really understood his two granddaughters.

"Grandpa, why don't we sell Jubaizhai?" Chu Fei said softly, her eyes darting around, as if testing Chu Lao.

"Humph!" Chu Lao was displeased, "Xue'er worked hard to save Jubaizhai, how can we sell it? This time, I've realized that I'm not cut out for this business, but I must find a capable grandson-in-law in the future."

The three were stunned.

Chu Lao continued, inadvertently looking at Su Wen: "I think Su Wen is quite good. Not to mention those old coins, he brings at least two or three nice antiques to Jubaizhai every day. Here's my decision."

Wait, something doesn't seem right?

Su Wen felt like he was being targeted. Could Chu Lao have figured something out? But that didn't make sense. Although he had some feelings for Yi Xue, they were very hidden. He didn't think he could tame this queen.

"Grandpa, what decision?" Chu Fei was very curious.

Chu Lao cleared his throat: "My idea is simple. In the future, whoever marries Su Wen will give Jubaizhai to him as a dowry. If neither of you marries Su Wen, I'll give Jubaizhai to Su Wen directly."

Su Wen was instantly dumbfounded, feeling his heart stop.

Happiness came too suddenly!

"Su Wen, choose one of the granddaughters. Whichever one you like, pursue her. If you succeed, Jubaizhai will be yours. With you around, the old man will be at ease." Chu Lao thought he was incredibly smart, "What, you don't like either of them?"

"No... not that!" Su Wen stammered, "I just haven't decided yet. Both Chu Fei and Yi Xue are great, but I'm not good enough..."

"It's good that you know." Chu Fei was already shouting.

"Humph, Su Wen is much better than you in every way," Chu Lao coldly said, "How much trouble did you cause me during your college years? Watching others fight is so much fun. If Su Wen marries you, it will be your good fortune."

Chu Fei felt extremely wronged. She was a bright campus flower in college, and every boy who pursued her was better than Su Wen.

"Grandpa, this decision is too frivolous!" Yi Xue frowned. Her plan was to have Chu Fei take over Jubaizhai, but now Chu Lao had completely disrupted her plan. Looking at Su Wen, she couldn't think of a good idea.

"Anyway, my words are out there. From now on, Su Wen will take over Jubaizhai. Whoever marries Su Wen will have a share of Jubaizhai. If neither of you marries him, Su Wen will take Jubaizhai directly. I believe he is much better than you two at taking care of me in my old age." Chu Lao was determined, even at the cost of his dignity.

Su Wen wanted to say something, but Yi Xue spoke up: "Grandpa, we don't have any feelings for Su Wen. Talking about marriage is too early. Why don't we wait until later?"

Yi Xue clearly intended to delay.

"Feelings, I don't understand, but living under the same roof, you will eventually develop feelings. As they say, 'time reveals the heart,' right?" Chu Lao was clearly stubborn, "Su Wen, you need to work harder. My two granddaughters are both top-notch in appearance, and you won't be disappointed."

Chu Fei turned her head and glared at Su Wen.

Su Wen glared back, his meaning clear: who would want to marry you, this wild girl.

Yi Xue was silent for a moment, then looked at Chu Lao: "Grandpa, let's do it your way. I'll try to match Su Wen with Fei'er."

Su Wen almost couldn't stand it, and Chu Fei swayed: "Cousin, what do you mean? Why don't you marry Su Wen yourself?"

Su Wen also spoke up: "Yi Xue, I have no interest in Chu Fei, this wild girl. If I marry her, my life will be dark. I believe I can build a Jubaizhai on my own within three years. Don't think I'm after Jubaizhai."

"Not after Jubaizhai, then are you after Yi Xue?" Chu Lao muttered.

"Chu Lao, please let me off!" Su Wen smiled bitterly, "Yi Xue is great, but I don't have the ability to tame her. Besides, I don't want a girlfriend right now. Can we talk about this later? Maybe in the future, you'll find that I'm just a lump of clay, unable to be shaped."

Chu Lao nodded: "Then let's talk about it later, but the rules are set. You each work hard, and I'm waiting for my great-grandchildren."

Chu Fei's face turned red: "Grandpa, you're still saying it!"

Chu Lao smiled awkwardly: "I won't say it again. Go downstairs first, we'll have dinner soon. Some old friends are waiting. Su Wen, wait a moment, come with me to invite some friends to dinner. I'll also take the opportunity to explain the general situation of Jubaizhai to you."

Chu Lao was clearly planning to hand Jubaizhai over to Su Wen now.

"Alright, Chu Lao!" Su Wen was very helpless. Working at Jubaizhai had landed him in a pit.

Yi Xue and Chu Fei left.

Chu Lao looked at Su Wen: "Do you know why I made this decision?"

"No." Su Wen shook his head. It would be strange if he knew.

"Through these few days of observation, I think you're quite good. I also know Tang Long, and he has said many good things about you. What surprised me the most is Yi Xue. She actually said you have good character and are suitable to be the manager of Jubaizhai. This surprised me because Yi Xue doesn't usually praise anyone. She said you go to the slums to help the homeless every day after work, which shows genuine kindness. She also said you are polite and well-mannered, unlike many others. Additionally, you have a good relationship with Tang Long but don't rely on it to be arrogant. This shows you are low-key. In her view, only someone like you can live long and is suitable to run Jubaizhai. However, she only wanted you to be Chu Fei's right-hand person, which I disagreed with. With your abilities, how can you be under Chu Fei? That's why I had this idea." Chu Lao finally explained the reasons.

Su Wen was stunned, thinking, "Am I really that good?"

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