Xu Wanzhi’s expression softened as she pondered for a moment before replying. “I want to explore new projects that could benefit the family business. It may help us grow and adapt to changes in the industry.”
Qu Xiaojue nodded in agreement, intrigued by her suggestion. “That sounds like a great idea. We can look into ways to innovate while still maintaining our core values and integrity.”
As they continued their discussion, the atmosphere in the room shifted from tension to collaboration. Both were determined to find a path that balanced responsibility with ambition, driving their family forward together.
He nodded: “Anyway, you’re so wealthy that I don’t need to try to add brilliance to your success. This time I learned the character ‘shi’ at the Three Hearts Teaching Society. Since I can’t do much here, I might as well learn to practice medicine and give out medicine, to earn a good reputation.”
Unexpectedly hearing his plan, Qu Xiaojue pondered for a moment and nodded: “If your ambition lies there, then go ahead. However, I’ll need to go out once or twice each year, and you’ll accompany me. After all, the Qu family’s servants also need a doctor who can treat illnesses and give medicine.”
“Okay.”
Another three months passed. Qu Xiaojue now only did two things daily: eating and sleeping. Fortunately, there were no stairs, and Xu Wanzhi would help her walk in the courtyard every day after handling household affairs. But most of the time, she was still lying in bed, waiting for the day of childbirth. However, being like a pig every day, and the subject being someone like Qu Xiaojue, these days were truly unbearable.
Xu Wanzhi could only do her best to accompany her, thinking of jokes from the depths of her memory to tell her. Qu Xiaojue never complained about this. When jokes could no longer be collected, she would tell her stories.
But Qu Xiaojue was not an ordinary young girl; after hearing a few romantic love stories and roughly understanding their meaning, she would lose interest.
