"Uncle, you take it! I rarely drink tea; I only use it to entertain guests. And we don't usually have guests at home! I'm giving this to you because you understand tea. Good tea deserves a good person to appreciate it. If it were someone who doesn't know better, I wouldn't give it! Yuruo, take more!"
"Understood, young master!" Duan Yuruo smiled as she left the parlor, silently thanking the young master. She couldn't understand why the eldest son of the Xu family was staring at her like a lovesick fool. What was he looking at? And he was still laughing—what's so funny?! Crazy!
To Shang Yunyan, these precious items didn't matter at all. Those tea leaves kept multiplying in the Universal Land, increasing tenfold overnight, impossible to finish, and they were even starting to sprout!
Recent days in the Universal Land also surprised Shang Yunyan; the soil seemed different or something—its color was becoming increasingly vibrant and green!
"Does Uncle have any other business?" Shang Yunyan asked directly.
"Ah! Yunyan! I'm just a bit curious—what exactly do you do for a living to be so wealthy?" Xu Daqiang pointed at the villa.
"I have an investment company, and I'm currently preparing another business. The address is right on the land where Tianji Development had the fire. I won that piece of land at the auction for the Xu Group!"
"Oh, I see! Truly a promising young man! How old are you, Yunyan?"
"24!"
"Such a good age!"
Shang Yunyan sensed that Xu Daqiang was just trying to make small talk and it was getting awkward, but thankfully, Duan Yuruo returned with the tea leaves!
Shang Yunyan stuffed some tea leaves into Xu Daqiang's hands, who took a couple of sips before leaving!
Before he went, Xu Yaotian nervously asked Shang Wantong, "Miss, what's your name? Are you married?"
"Huh?" Shang Wantong was startled but quickly maintained a polite smile, "I am one of the young master's secretaries. My surname is Shang, and I can refuse to answer personal questions!"
Xu Yaotian surprisingly nodded in satisfaction, "Good! Girls should know to protect themselves!"
"Mr. Xu, take care!"
Shang Yunyan personally saw off the Xu family trio. Once back in the living room, he sat down and looked at everyone, "What are they up to?"
"Hehe, young master, those two from the Xu family made their intentions very clear—they're interested in Butler Duan and Wantong. But their sudden visit caught us off guard!"
"Alright, just ignore them. Yuruo and Wantong's personal matters are up to them; I won't interfere!"
"Understood, young master!"
"You don't get it; I'm not saying you should reject them! If you feel anything, or have thoughts in that direction, then go for it! They have decent backgrounds! I've never demanded how people around me should be; you all have your own lives and futures. Don't let work ruin that, got it?"
"Got it, young master!"
"Okay! Let's continue! Regarding the Tianji Development land, let's focus on Yunyan Tianhang for now. These days, I'll see if my other patent is suitable for promotion. If it is, maybe both companies can build there! Wait for my news!"
"Yes, young master!"
Xu Daqiang took his two sons home and looked at Xu Yaowei and Xu Yaotian, saying, "Are you two interested in those women around Shang Yunyan?"
"Dad! We're leaving now! Second brother, let's go home so Mom and Dad can rest early!" Xu Yaowei didn't want to discuss much with his father. He understood his father's criteria for choosing a partner; Duan Yuruo looked fine, but with her background and status, his father would definitely disagree!
Xu Yaotian also understood Xu Daqiang's intention and cooperatively pulled Xu Yaowei away from their father's house!
Xu Daqiang angrily cursed behind them, "You two brats! Can't even talk to your own father!"
"Dad! Oldest brother and third brother are grown-ups. You can't interfere too much; some things should happen naturally! You should spend more time checking on the company! If the Jiang family falls, all six major families will suffer!"
"I know! You go back! Soon, I'll buy a house for your sister too. You all should live your own lives and not disturb me and your mom. We should be retiring soon so you can manage the Xu Group!"
"Hey! Dad, you're still quite young! You can manage the Xu Group for another 10 or 8 years. It's better for you to handle crises than leaving it to us!"
"Brat! What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Nothing! I'm leaving, Dad! Bye!"
Xu Daqiang felt a bit helpless towards his three sons, who were all grown and clever, but thankfully, the brothers were united, and there was no sign of conflict!
The Jiang family was crumbling!
When the woman returned home, it was already late at night. Her husband, Jiang Shiliang, and son, Jiang Yuanwei, weren't home, which puzzled her. It was past midnight! She called Jiang Shiliang.
"Hubby! Why haven't you and our son come home yet?!"
"Dear, something happened to our son! He's in big trouble! The Jiang family is finished this time!"