Protect Our Chief-Chapter 569 - 43: Xue’an, save me! Shouzhe, save me!

Chapter 569: Chapter 43: Xue’an, save me! Shouzhe, save me!

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Some days later.

Changning Guard, outskirts of Guardian City.

There are numerous mature farms and estates here.

Most of the Noble Families of Changning Guard would set up some farms and estates inside and outside of Guardian City, which can be used as industries or considered as fixed investments to expand the family’s heritage.

If a family urgently needs money, these investment properties can be sold or mortgaged to raise funds and get through difficult times.

The renowned Longzuo Qian Family has exceptionally solid assets and heritage.

In Changning Guard alone, they own a considerable number of fixed assets. Among them is a huge estate, named "Money Manor."

This "Money Manor" is also the largest property of Qiaan’s Trading Company in Changning Guard.

Money Manor spans a vast area, not only serving as one of the estates of Qiaan’s Trading Company in Changning Guard but also assuming the function of logistics and storage. It itself is a giant warehouse.

Back then, Wang Shouzhe and Qiaan Xue’an teamed up to swindle a sum of grain from the Qiaan Family, which was transported from Money Manor.

That fund became the capital for Wang Shouzhe’s wealthy beginnings, something he still appreciates to this day.

The strength of the Longzuo Qian Family’s heritage can be seen from this.

They have similar large storage warehouses throughout Longzuo County, and even in some Guardian Cities outside the county. Combined with their massive land transportation fleet, they form an extraordinarily large trade network. This is the true foundation of the Longzuo Qian Family as a giant trading firm.

On this day.

Inside Money Manor, the workers were carrying on with their tasks as usual.

The Qiaan Family, having been established for so many years, already has a mature internal system where everyone performs their duties, working in an orderly manner.

Two trading company stewards were routinely checking the warehouse.

Upon meeting and seeing no one around, they couldn’t help but quietly start a discussion.

"Old Zhang~" Steward Liu sighed softly, "Our Changning Branch has truly been turbulent lately. When the Twenty-third Young Master came, it was utter chaos, and everyone was on edge. As soon as he left, the Fourteenth Young Master arrived... Alas~ when will these uneasy days come to an end?"

"The most unfortunate is still the Chief Shopkeeper." Steward Zhang remarked helplessly, "The Chief Shopkeeper spent twenty years developing the branch to prosperity and later oversaw all branches of the Six Southern Guards. Yet, once the Fourteenth Young Master arrived, he was dismissed using the Patriarch’s Order. Truly disheartening. Now with the Fourteenth Young Master gone, the family has asked him back to clean up the mess... Alas~ if not for being born to a concubine, would the Chief Shopkeeper have been treated so..."

"Cough, cough!"

Before they could finish, a purposely emphasized cough came from behind them.

A chubby figure had appeared behind them at some point, warning them: "Old Zhang, Old Liu. Now’s a chaotic time, be cautious with your words."

This person was Qiaan Xue’an, who had just been urgently summoned back.

"Chief Shopkeeper." The two stewards were startled and hurriedly saluted, "We were just having a casual chat, expressing dissatisfaction for you."

"I am no longer the Chief Shopkeeper, only returning for temporary management. Do not gossip; just do your duties faithfully." Qiaan Xue’an commanded sternly, "The Fourteenth Young Master is arriving soon, and will sort out the mess then. Do not leave a bad impression on him."

"Understood."

The two stewards lowered their heads, receiving the order.

Despite their inner discontent, they were ultimately just minor figures, unable to influence any changes in the situation.

With a flurry of activity, time passed quickly.

By noon.

A sudden cry of a crane echoed in the sky.

Everyone inside Money Manor looked up, seeing a Red-crowned Immortal Crane pulling a Flying Chariot descending from high above.

Under the high sky and light clouds, the sun shone brightly.

The massive Red-crowned Immortal Crane flew gracefully, and the sedan of the Flying Chariot shimmered in the sunlight, truly grand and luxurious.

A closer look revealed that this Flying Chariot differed from those at the Academy, with prominent markings of Qiaan’s Trading Company painted on the Spirit Wood Sedan of the chariot. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

The drapes hanging from the car body were of a luxurious black gold color, distinct from the Academy’s style.

Clearly, this Flying Chariot belonged to the Purple Mansion Qiaan Family.

It’s known that Flying Chariots are extremely luxurious means of transport, not only incredibly expensive to purchase but also beyond the maintenance budget of ordinary noble families annually.

Moreover, in Longzuo County, only the Purple Mansion Academy could afford to cultivate Tier Four Red-crowned Immortal Cranes.

Hence, some top-tier noble families in Longzuo County would purchase Spiritual Bird Flying Chariots from the Academy for personal use. First, out of necessity, and second, to showcase their own strength.

The Longzuo Qian Family owns two Spiritual Bird Flying Chariots of their own.

However, legitimate sons generally do not qualify to use Spiritual Bird Flying Chariots, being reserved for the Patriarch, family ancestors, or occasionally certain elders during critical times.

This time, Qiaan Xuehan traveling southward in a Spiritual Bird Flying Chariot must have been arranged by Patriarch Qiaan Qinhong, with some intention behind it.

Soon, the Spiritual Bird Flying Chariot landed directly in the inner square of "Money Manor."

Qiaan Xuehan and his entourage descended one after another. Aside from the servants and attendants, a distinguished old man behind Qiaan Xuehan drew particular attention.

Qiaan Xue’an, who came to welcome them, was taken aback.

With just one glance, he recognized that it was one of the Qiaan Family’s Elders—Qian Jingde.