"Very well! Fine, I won't talk anymore. He Yunting raised his hands in surrender, knowing that anyone who crosses her is in for trouble. He simply watched from the sidelines, fully aware of her temperament. She responds better to gentle approaches than to forceful ones. If you push her too far, she can be ten times more ruthless.
"Master Zhuang, please allow us to explain. Today, my brother and I truly disturbed you, and we sincerely apologize."
Mu Yunhan could sense Su Zimo's genuine anger.
However, they had never interacted with the Bright Moon Villa before, and Mu Yunhan couldn't fathom why they held such animosity towards his elder brother.
"Now that you understand, you should leave immediately."
Su Zimo roared mercilessly.
"Do you have a death wish, woman? In Haoyue Kingdom or any of the other three countries, no one has ever dared to be so disrespectful to me."
Mu Yunxuan's anger surged upon hearing the word "leave," and his face turned stormy. He was used to being flattered and complimented, and being told to leave was a first for him.
"We are not like them. If you have any sense, you'll leave."
Su Zimo fearlessly retorted. She wasn't intimidated by their power and influence. Even the wealthy Mu Family had never been publicly asked to leave.
Ling Qiushui felt a sense of satisfaction. This woman wouldn't gain anything from her actions.
Meanwhile, Mu Yunyue admired Su Zimo for her audacity. She had never seen a woman speak to her elder brother like that.
"Hmm! Let's see how long your arrogance lasts."
Mu Yunxuan turned around angrily. If he continued to delay, he might not be able to resist the urge to harm this woman.
Ling Qiushui pulled Mu Yunyue along, seizing the opportunity to get closer to Mu Yunxuan. She wouldn't let it slip away easily.
"Master Zhuang, we apologize for our offense today. We will personally come to apologize another day."
Mu Yunhan remained polite as he glanced at Su Zimo before departing.
Su Zimo clenched her teeth and glared at Mu Yunxuan's retreating figure. She truly wanted to tear him apart. She hadn't checked her luck before leaving today and unexpectedly encountered him. However, she had to admit that this man was even more captivating than six years ago. His composed and domineering demeanor was captivating, but in her heart, he was still a beast.
"He Yunting, we're still in the early stages. We should establish a good relationship with the Mu Family..."
"Shut up, He Yunting. Don't forget why I returned to Haoyue Kingdom. You know about my past."
"I know... I know some, but not everything."
He Yunting spoke the last sentence quietly, avoiding eye contact with Su Zimo, who was already staring at him intently.
Feeling guilty under her gaze, He Yunting said, "Let's go, Momo. Let's visit other shops."
"That's more like it. Your responsibility is to be a good steward of the Bright Moon Villa. You better know less about my personal matters!"
Su Zimo turned around and walked out, with He Yunting quickly following.
"Momo, if that's the case, you won't have any friends! If you have grievances, you should speak up. If you have hatred, you should vent it. That's how you maintain a healthy body, right?"
He Yunting's intention now was to find out if there was something more between Su Zimo and Mu Yunxuan besides the ghostly marriage.
"I understand... I have no grievances weighing on my heart, and as for hatred, there's a little, but I don't know how it affects my well-being."
Su Zimo didn't entertain He Yunting's thoughts. She didn't want to dwell on anything else right now, except for using her knowledge to compete with Mu Yunxuan.
Mu Yunxuan, who had turned and left, didn't actually leave. He returned to his own shop opposite and personally watched Su Zimo's departure. As he gazed at her familiar figure, he couldn't help but think of the woman named Su Zimo. Her words echoed in his mind, "Everything that happened today, if there's a chance, I swear to regain everything from the Su Family and your Mu Family, including marriage? Haha! You figure it out."
Her actions left him puzzled about her true intentions.
When it grew dark, Su Zimo and He Yunting returned to Mingyue Villa. As soon as they arrived, Su Zimo didn't pay attention to anything else. The two headed to the study to discuss matters.
The study was spacious and tastefully furnished, with wooden cabinets filled with ledgers and books.
"He Yunting, the Mu Family's paper is limited to white and red paper. Papermaking isn't well developed in Haoyue Kingdom. The Mu Family's best paper is the rice paper used for painting. While cotton paper is good, it tends to have a yellowish color. Our goal is to make paper whiter and produce other colors like crimson, pink, apricot red, bright yellow, dark blue, light green, and dark green. We also need to create a type of paper made from cotton and silk, pure white and durable enough for writing and painting. But for now, the most crucial step is to build a kiln. How prepared is the workshop you set up before?"
Su Zimo gathered all her knowledge from her previous life. Papermaking had always fascinated her, and she had even done it herself. It wasn't a difficult task for her, and dyeing was also within her capabilities.
"It's ready."
He Yunting looked at Su Zimo in shock. He had only just discovered that she wanted him to build a simple workshop on the slope of the back mountain for papermaking.
"Alright then! Here are the additional papermaking tools. They don't cost much, and many can be made from local materials. Have the craftsmen follow the blueprints."
Su Zimo handed a yellowed piece of paper to He Yunting.
He Yunting's eyes widened. When did she prepare this? How did he not know? This woman was incredibly inscrutable. She appeared to be an ordinary woman, yet her actions were resolute.
"By the way, Momo, Shiyue should arrive in the capital of Haoyue Kingdom tomorrow. He has been managing the business in Xingyue Country, and this time he'll stay here longer."
"That's good! We're just starting in the capital of Haoyue Kingdom. When we need more manpower, we can let Shiyue stay and help."
Su Zimo stood up. Her purpose wasn't solely revenge; she wanted to establish a firm position in this world where strength was revered.