Chapter 7: This Young Master Can Act

Chapter 7: This Young Master Can Act

Manager Lin as it turned out hadnt gone that far. Chen Haoran and Lan Fen caught him pacing beyond the main entrance of the garden.

Young Master a moment of your time please, Manager Lin said. He side-eyed Lan Fen as he spoke. I have some reports I must go over with you.

Chen Haoran could see the excuse for what it was. Just as he could see that there was no getting out of speaking with Manager Lin. Still, he had other priorities. Chen Haoran rested his hand on Lan Fens back. He felt her stiffen beneath his hand but he deliberately tapped his fingers a few times and she schooled her expression. Hed apologize to her later, he was just hoping he got his meaning across.

Before that, I was thinking of giving my Lan Fen a stipend, Chen Haoran said. I cant call myself a husband if my wife has no money after all.

Husband? Manager Lin looked so shocked he even forgot to pull his beard. Wife?

Yes married and everything, Chen Haoran said. We even had a ceremony.New novel chapters are published on

While Manager Lin was busy gaping like a fish Lan Fen threaded her arm through his.

This wife thanks Master Chen, she said. Her voice was as regal as ever but the words she spoke were so at odds with what he had seen of her that it was hard to reconcile. He just couldnt imagine the woman who threatened him on their wedding night would ever speak lesser of herself like this. He has long been famous for his abundant wealth and generosity.

He was thankful Lan Fen caught on quickly.

Then allow this generous husband to show you the origin of his fame!

Hook.

Young Master! Manager Lin seemed like he couldnt take it anymore. I really do need to speak to you about those reports.

Your reports can come later, Chen Haoran said. Capping his statement with a frown to Manager Lin, the perfect picture of a showoff husband being interrupted.

Master Chen, this Manager Lin is very knowledgeable, Lan Fen interceded. I beseech Master Chen to let him accompany us so that I may learn from him along the way.

Line.

Naturally, Manager Lin is the wisest among my servants! He even managed to say it with real joy. Chen Haoran turned to deliver the finishing blow. Manager Lin you may take the lead, Ill hear your reports along the way.

Manager Lin at this point was showing off a particularly old-looking bureau. Lan Fen idly said something about quality wood that Manager Lin seemed to take offense to but Chen Haoran felt the conversation fly over his head as he looked at the chests again. Lan Yao had given him fifteen thousand taels to buy Lan Fens misery.

How many of these chests are Lan Fens dowry? he said.

Manager Lin froze while Lan Fen became much more interested in the displayed silver.

It doesnt matter I guess, Chen Haoran said. Manager Lin relaxed for a brief moment. Just give her the fifteen thousand taels we received.

Young Master!

Ignoring Manager Lins shock Chen Haoran turned to Lan Fen Would you do me the honor of accepting this gift Lan Fen?

If Master Chen wishes to give how can this wife refuse? she said.

While she said shed accept it no prompt appeared to give him the reward.

You really will accept it wont you? he said. I wont have you taking a single tael less.

This wife feels honored by Master Chen, Lan Fen said. This wife will endeavor to use it responsibly.

He didnt think she was lying about accepting it there had to be another reason then. Chen Haoran scooped up a few silver taels and forced them into Lan Fens hands.

Received Hundred-Fold: Gold Taels

So he couldnt just say she owned something there had to be a transfer involved. He needed to figure out the limits though he'd have a problem if he had to stuff a chest full of silver in her hands. Chen Haoran finally looked at Manager Lin who was holding his goatee in a vice grip.

Empty the closest room to Lan Fens and have the money brought there for her convenience, he ordered.

Young Master we should really discuss those reports, Manger Lin said through gritted teeth.

In my office then, he said.

Chen Haoran had a report for this wannabe Disney villain too.