The Favored Little Peasant Seizes the Heroine's Script!-Chapter 437 - 419: Hearts Are Easily Swayed

Listening to his father’s lecture, Yuan Yindi did not retort. He stood there obediently, letting it in one ear and out the other, without taking it to heart.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to take it to heart, he was afraid that if he did, he would end up arguing with his father.

Had he forgotten his roots?

No!

Had he turned his back on his family?

Also no!

Who helped him earn his money?

Regarding this question from his father, Yuan Yindi almost couldn’t hold back.

The Cheap Food Shop was Yuan Bao’s idea.

This business could spread throughout Daxia because of the partnership with the Wei Family.

Frankly speaking, if he hadn’t asked his brothers for help with this business and instead found a competent manager, he might have earned even more.

But considering brotherly affection, he thought that since his life was better, he should lend his brothers a hand.

Who would have thought, after all his efforts, not only did he not receive gratitude, but was instead seen as taking advantage of his brothers.

This wasn’t said by his elder and fourth brothers, but it was said by his father.

A heart full of sincerity fed to the dogs!

Suddenly, Yuan Yindi felt a bit emotionally detached.

It turned out that love could disappear.

It turned out that feelings could change.

Did he contribute little for this family?

He held office elsewhere, and in Yanmen County, with its severe weather, how much hardship did he endure over these years?

Being an official isn’t simple.

If he couldn’t serve the people, what gives him the right to maintain the Yuan Family’s current prosperity?

He had a good relationship with the Wei Family, but why did they acknowledge him? Naturally, it was because of his talent.

But to maintain this talent, how much effort did he expend?

To accomplish something while in office, without any achievements, would merely prove he’s worthless.

No one cared about his hardships.

At least, not in this family.

Yuan Yindi felt disheartened and dispirited.

He didn’t know why things were this way.

But he had already made up his mind. Upon returning to the capital, except during the New Year or festivals when he must come back, he wouldn’t return easily.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Old Yuan didn’t notice the changes in his youngest son.

Of course, the most crucial part was he didn’t realize whether what he had said was right.

Yuan Yindi was rarely home, and Yuan Pandi, too, often ran around.

Mrs. Li, conversely, often appeared around Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng. She occasionally voiced her grievances, gradually affecting Mrs. Zeng’s mindset over the years.

And when Mrs. Zeng occasionally voiced her thoughts to Old Yuan, his opinions started changing as well.

In their minds, a notion unconsciously took root that Yuan Yindi was benefiting at the expense of the eldest brother.

Yuan Yindi’s success had depended entirely on the family’s efforts.

Even taking up office hinged on the family’s support.

To Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng, the Yuan Family’s Cheap Food Shop, Yuan Yindi’s business, had become the Yuan Family’s business, and Yuan Yindi was simply one to extend his hand towards the family.

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That night, almost everyone in the Yuan Family Mansion was unable to sleep well.

Everyone had thoughts on their mind.

Mrs. Li was worried her schemes would be discovered by Yuan Yindi.

Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng felt their youngest son had changed and was no longer as obedient as before.

Yuan Yindi and Ruan Wan were both unsettled.

Neither Mrs. Song or Mrs. Peng were involved, yet they also felt uneasy since they were currently living in the house.

Of course, in the Yuan Family Mansion, there was someone who slept soundly.

And that person was naturally Yuan Bao.

Yuan Bao had long since come to terms with the family’s disputes.

After all, money can stir emotions!

The Yuan Family’s Cheap Food Shop business was thriving.

Although Yuan Yindi had initiated this business, subsequent expansion was largely due to the efforts of Yuan Pandi and Yuan Zhaodi. At first, they might have thought nothing of it, believing it was merely their brother helping them.

However, gradually, as time passed day by day.

Seeing vast amounts of Silver Coin roll in, yet only receiving a very small portion themselves, how could their minds remain balanced?

Moreover, all while someone was whispering in their ears.

Yuan Bao didn’t get involved in yesterday’s farce, as there was no need.

A trivial business like the Cheap Food Shop wasn’t something Yuan Bao took seriously.

If she wanted to make money, there were countless ways.

However, she wouldn’t casually offer ideas, nor meddle blindly.

Currently, due to her space, she had already caught the attention of Emperor Xia.

If she further displayed extraordinary talent for making money, Yuan Bao really didn’t know what fate might await her.

In life, one should keep a low profile!

Yuan Bao slept well and naturally rose early.

As usual, she left the city for martial arts practice.

Upon returning from outside the city, she discovered a carriage bearing the Wei Family insignia parked outside her house, but she wasn’t familiar with this carriage.

Once inside the house, Yuan Bao learned that someone from the Wei Family had arrived.

It was none other than Wei Dingjiang, Wei Wushang’s father.

"Ruan, why did Wei Wushang’s father come?"

"I don’t know!"

Ruan Wan also didn’t know why her distant relative had come.

But likely, it was for business.

If it were a private matter, Ruan Wan wouldn’t have been left out.

"Ruan, why don’t you know anything?"

Yuan Bao glanced at her Ruan with some disdain, "Forget it then, I’m going to find something to eat!"

"There’s nothing left!"

Ruan Wan snorted, "That’s what happens when you don’t come back early, the morning’s food has all been finished!"

"Why don’t you have some pastries to fill your stomach?"

"Impossible!"

Yuan Bao couldn’t believe it at all.

She leisurely headed towards the kitchen with Mei Jiu.

In the past, whenever she finished her martial arts practice, her breakfast would be kept warm in the pot.

Now, upon reaching the kitchen, she found all the pots were empty.

As Ruan Wan had stated, there really wasn’t any breakfast left.

This situation spoiled Yuan Bao’s good mood for the morning.

She knew it was a show of force.

"Mei, let’s prepare our own food!"

The kitchen didn’t save any food, but could this really trouble Yuan Bao?

For her, cooking was hardly a challenge!

She had cooked plenty of times!

Back in Yanmen County, whenever Yuan Yindi and Ruan Wan were out spending time together, Yuan Bao would showcase her culinary skills and make herself some delicious food as a treat.

Under her influence, Mei Jiu had now become somewhat of a skilled cook.

The two divided the work, quickly preparing breakfast.

Shortly after they finished, Wei Dingjiang and Yuan Yindi concluded their discussion as well.

Under the guidance of Yuan Yindi and Ruan Wan, Yuan Bao greeted Wei Dingjiang.

"She’s a good child!"

Upon meeting Yuan Bao, Wei Dingjiang nodded with satisfaction.

"Regarding Jiaojiao and Wushang’s marriage, my thought is, we can first hold the wedding and let Jiaojiao marry him, and as for the others, we can delay them."

Such a good daughter-in-law shouldn’t be left unattended.