Chapter 695: Learning the Family Business
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Qiuhui became increasingly nervous as he approached Su Teng Village. As the patriarch of the Shen family, he had never felt so nervous. Still, he was about to see his step-sister after a long time, which excited him.
However, he wondered if Shen Qiuhua wanted to see him, too. Shen Mohen had not said much in the letter. He only mentioned finding Shen Qiuhua and provided an address.
Shen Qiuhui followed the address while his subordinate asked around before finally finding the house. His heart ached for his step- sister when she left to live here. However, he was amazed when he saw the massive house.
‘When was there such a big house in the village? It’s more extensive than the houses of wealthy families.’
Shen Qiuhui thought there was something strange about the current Su Teng Village. It was completely different from the one he had imagined. He tidied his clothes and knocked on the door.
Afterward, he took a deep breath to calm himself down. Still, his palms were sweating.
Su Wenxiu was in the yard preparing his herbs when he heard the knocking. He walked out and asked, “Hello, sir. May 1 know who you’re looking for?”
People often visited the Su family. Some came to Su Wenxiu for advice, while others came to discuss business with Su Binglan. Therefore, the former was not surprised to see someone at the door.
However, the person before him was dressed luxuriously and exuded a dignified aura. Shen Qiuhui did not look like an ordinary villager. Instead, he looked like someone from a prominent family.
He looked at Su Wenxiu’s eyes, and the former’s heart skipped a beat. Shen Qiuhui realized Su Wenxiu’s eyes were similar to Shen Qiuhua’s.
Su Wenxiu looked at the man before him and thought his expression was strange. He wondered why the man looked so excited yet nervous.
Shen Qiuhui calmed himself and answered, “My name is Shen Qiuhui, Shen Mohen’s father. I’m looking for Shen Qiuhua. M-May I ask if my sister’s home?”
Su Wenxiu became wide-eyed.
‘Isn’t he the younger step-brother Mother mentioned? He’s the patriarch of the Shen family, Shen Qiuhui!’
“That’s my mother’s name.”
Shen Qiuhua and Su Fengmao heard the muffled conversation at the door and came outside. Shen Qiuhua immediately recognized the man, and her eyes reddened when she saw him.
Shen Qiuhui trembled when he saw the woman before him.
‘I- lt’s her. It’s Qiuhua!’
“S-Sister…” Shen Qiuhui choked up as soon as he tried to speak. Even after so many years, he could recognize his step- sister at a glance, even if he only remembered what she looked like as a child.
Shen Qiuhua’s heart ached when she looked at the man before her and heard the word “sister.” Immediately after, she became teary-eyed and tried to control her emotions.
“Qiuhui…” The little boy Shen Qiuhua remembered had grown into a man with white hair. A tear rolled down her cheek when she saw his graying hair.
“S-Sister, it’s you!” Shen Qiuhui could only control his emotions. He felt he should not cry in front of his sister because he was an adult.
Su Fengmao returned to his senses and said, “Qiuhua, since that’s your step-brother, let him in. We can talk inside.”
Upon hearing his voice, Shen Qiuhua and Shen Qiuhui returned to their senses and went inside to talk. Shen Qiuhua looked at Su Wenxiu and said, “Come and welcome your uncle.”
“Hello, Uncle,” Su Wenxiu said.
Shen Qiuhui added, “You’re a handsome young man.”
He had brought many things, so he asked his subordinate to bring in all the gifts. Afterward, the older siblings chatted. Although many years had passed, the siblings looked young.
Their family’s genes were excellent, after all.
Shen Qiuhui had been looking forward to finally seeing his step- sister again. He was thrilled to know she was doing well.
Su Binglan returned from the construction site that evening. When she got home, she realized her uncle had visited. When she entered the house, she addressed him as her uncle.
Shen Qiuhui was delighted to hear it. He had heard much about Su Binglan from his sister. He did not expect Su Binglan to be so capable. As an uncle, he felt incredibly proud of Su Binglan.
Shen Qiuhui wanted to restore Shen Qiuhua’s status as the eldest daughter of the Shen family. That way, the Su siblings’ would have more honorable statuses.
He only wanted to treat his sister and her children well. After all, he could not have become the head of the Shens without Shen Qiuhua.
However, Shen Qiuhua felt the situation in the capital was too complicated. She did not want to return to the capital nor want others to know her true identity.
She felt content living in Su Teng Village without anyone knowing her true identity. Although Shen Qiuhui wanted his sister to return to the Shen family, he respected her wishes.
He would be happy as long as his sister was happy.
Shen Qiuhui even brought banknotes for Shen Qiuhua when he came. However, Shen Qiuhua incessantly refused them. Then, she told him about her family’s businesses.
Shen Qiuhui was shocked when he heard about the family’s businesses. He was even in disbelief.
Later, Shen Qiuhua told him she would give him a tour of the village the next day. Shen Mohen and Su Wenwu only returned when it was time for dinner.
The latter had been busy with the spicy hotpot restaurant over the past few days, and Shen Mohen helped him. Shen Mohen also wanted to learn more from Su Wenwu.
Although Shen Mohen was a disciple of the Legendary Medicine Valley, he knew he would inherit his family’s business someday. Since he would need to manage the family business, he wanted to learn some management skills from Su Wenwu.
Shen Mohen had learned a lot after living with his aunt. The things he had learned were not in textbooks. Instead, he could only learn them by practicing.
Since opening a spicy hotpot restaurant required fewer resources, the shop renovation was much more straightforward. Therefore, Su Wenwu could open the restaurant soon.
When the two returned, Shen Mohen was shocked to see his father. However, he remembered sending a letter to his father and knew he would rush over immediately after reading it.
Still, he did not expect his father to arrive so quickly.
Shen Qiuhui looked at his son with surprise. He patted Shen Mohen’s shoulder and said, “You’ve changed a lot, son!”
Shen Mohen seemed much better, whether it was his mental health or complexion. His eyes were bright as if he had found something he was passionate about.
Shen Mohen excitedly said, “I’ve been living well here, Father. I feel like I’ve learned a bunch!”
Shen Qiuhui teased, “Is it better here than the capital and Legendary Medicine
Shen Mohen readily replied, “Of course! I’m not boasting. You’ll know after staying for a few days. By then, you’ll want to stay, too..”