Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 708 - 544: Peace of Mind is My Home
In fact, Gu Chengyu had considered it, he just didnโt want his clansmen to interfere too much in his personal affairs.
After all, his situation was special. His mother was a second wife, which came with many restrictions. ๐ฏ๐ป๐๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ท๐๐ฟ๐๐.๐๐ธ๐ข
Although the family had been divided and his property was no longer related to the family fund, there was no guarantee that trouble wouldnโt arise later.
Zhu Pang saw Gu Chengyu shaking his head and guessed his thoughts.
"You donโt trust the Gu Familyโs clansmen, but your maternal family shouldnโt have much to do with you, right? Finding a few clansmen from your maternal side to manage things for you should be better than hiring outsiders, right?"
Upon hearing this from Zhu Pang, Gu Chengyu thought of Lv Yang. Someone like that he naturally wouldnโt consider, but he hadnโt looked into the character of the other members of Mrs. Lvโs family.
He should wait and ask his mother when he gets back, maybe he could find another like Gu Wanqian.
However, the matter of buying people couldnโt be delayed, as training a competent shopkeeper or steward would take time, no less than two or three years.
Zhu Pang didnโt care that Gu Chengyu was lost in thought and rose to wander around Gu Chengyuโs study.
Gu Chengyu didnโt ponder for long because Ming Yan reported from outside that Accountant Xu had arrived.
"Oh? Why so early?" Gu Chengyu thought for a moment and realized that Accountant Xu must truly be at his witsโ end.
It was only 5:45 AM, still fifteen minutes until 7 AM!
"Let him in!" After tidying up the things on the table, Gu Chengyu planned to see Accountant Xu and then have breakfast before returning to Shangling Village.
The matter with Xing Yang couldnโt be rushed and would likely take additional time. After all, Yang and his brother had already fled, and Hua Yutou was nowhere to be found, so nearly all leads had been cut off.
They needed to keep someone posted in the prefecture for the next couple of days until they found someone.
Hmm! It would be worth inquiring with Yangโs former neighbors, as they might yield some useful information.
"Ming Yan! Send someone to ask around Yangโs former neighborhood. Her family sells sesame seed cakes; there should be many who know her."
Ming Yan received the order and went out, bringing Accountant Xu, who was waiting outside the study, in.
Accountant Xu was extremely apprehensive before entering the Gu Mansion, and if he werenโt truly at the end of his rope these days, he would never have come here.
Thinking of his sick wife at home, his childโs hopeful eyes, and the empty rice jar, he sighed. In the end, he had to bow for the sake of a few grains of rice.
"Your servant greets the owner!" Although he was the former owner, Accountant Ding had told him that the owner might want to hire him again.
Gu Chengyu glanced at Accountant Xu, noticing that he appeared to be in his forties. He wore a fine cotton zhiju, with frayed cuffs, likely his best attire.
His complexion was fair, and his pronounced eyebrows gave him an upright appearance.
"No need for courtesy, Accountant Xu, please sit!" Since Accountant Xu was not his purchased servant, Gu Chengyu felt he should be courteous.
Moreover, even though it wasnโt his fault, the restaurant was ultimately his.
Accountant Xu did not expect Gu Chengyu to speak to him so kindly. The other day, Accountant Ding had told him a bit about this owner and also mentioned the matter of Manager Xing being arrested.
He thought this owner would be a severe, privileged young lord, ruthless and unforgiving of mistakes.
"Thank you, owner!" Despite feeling unused to the kindness, Accountant Xu had no reason to refuse and took a seat on a chair with a somewhat restrained expression.
Zhu Pang saw that Gu Chengyu had matters to discuss and decided to step aside.
"Iโm starving, Jinyu! I wonโt wait for you; Iโm going to eat first."
Gu Chengyu nodded, "You go ahead, I will follow later."
Gu Chengyu didnโt mind Zhu Pang listening to their discussion, but Zhu Pang might find it boring. Thus, Zhu Pangโs departure didnโt concern him.
"This is Mr. Zhu, my good friend." Introducing Zhu Pang to Accountant Xu, Zhu Pang left the study after the introduction.
"Regarding the misunderstanding due to Manager Xingโs situation, if you havenโt yet found work, youโre welcome to return."
Since Accountant Xu had come to Gu Chengyu, he knew the owner must be intending to hire him back.
"As long as the owner doesnโt mind, your servant is more than willing." In the face of starvation, what did dignity mean?
He could be stubborn and feel wronged, but could he watch his wife and child starve?
As for Accountant Xuโs role, Gu Chengyu had no immediate plan, as nothing had been organized.
He needed to return and think it over, at least until Yu Tuanzi arrived, to see if personnel could be drawn from other prefectures.
After asking Accountant Xu the same questions he had asked Xing Yang the previous day, the answers he received were almost identical.
Gu Chengyu felt thoroughly relieved, seeing that Yu Tuanzi was reliable for the moment, although the person behind it all still needed to be identified.
He suspected the owners behind the large restaurants in Jingyuan Prefecture, as Juxiang Buildingโs presence affected the business of other restaurants.
Listing these people as primary suspects, Gu Chengyu called Ming Yan and instructed him on these matters.
Gu Chengyu lifted the curtain and gazed at the slowly approaching Shangling Village; it was nearly 3:00 PM now.
Some households were preparing dinner, and Gu Chengyu looked at the large banyan tree at the village entrance, feeling extremely excited.
This time, Gu Chengyu returned very low-profile, and even while entering the city gate, he didnโt present his credentials; he simply wanted to hurry home.
Otherwise, Qinghe Countyโs magistrate would certainly throw him a welcome, with all the fanfare, taking a significant amount of time.
"Jinyu! Let me guess which one is your old family house." Zhu Pang, even more excited than Gu Chengyu, started to chirp as soon as he saw Changling Mountain.
Was there even a need to guess? Since he had become an official, his ancestral house couldnโt be shabby, right? Moreover, with silver, wasnโt the best yard in the village his familyโs?
Gu Chengyu looked at the courtyard wall obscured by the banyan treeโs lush leaves, but his heart calmed miraculously.
Having been in this era for fourteen years, he was so familiar with every blade of grass and tree in Shangling Village; it was his place of peace.
At this moment, Gu Chengyu finally understood why those about to pass had thoughts of returning to their roots, finding peace upon returning home.
"Hmm? The third house from the village entrance, is that your home?"
The house Zhu Pang pointed out was indeed the best in the village, and he surmised it was Gu Chengyuโs old family home.
Gu Chengyu nodded, "Thatโs my old family home, weโre almost there."
Zhu Pang looked at it for a moment, "Is this the house you built a few years ago? I think the entrance seems a bit small. Since itโs the old family home, it should be more grand."
Hearing this, Gu Chengyu blinked and looked at the Gu familyโs gate. Indeed! The house, although much better than others, still had the typical layout of a peasantโs home.
Making it a family heirloom home seemed a bit inadequate for presentation.
