Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

"Try it! This is the Latour I brought back from Gaul."

Chen Xueru gently shook the goblet in her hand, and the deep red wine in the glass swirled.

She leaned close to the glass, sniffed the aroma of the wine, tilted her head slightly, took a sip, and closed her eyes to savor it.

She put down the goblet and looked at He Yuzhu with anticipation: "What do you think of this wine?"

He Yuzhu put down his glass after hearing this and thought for a moment: "The aroma is very unique, with a good blend of spices and fruit. It tastes smooth and silky, with a long aftertaste that leaves a lasting impression."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueru curled up a satisfied smile.

"This is the first time I've tasted this red wine too. Please don't mind if I said something wrong." He Yuzhu gently put the wine glass aside.

"It's pretty good!" She shook her head and saw the movement of his hands. "If you're not used to it, I have other fine wines here."

"No, this is good enough. Let's just drink and have fun." He Yuzhu quickly stopped her.

"I brought this back from Gaul specifically for my family. Unfortunately, it came with me to Sijiu City before I could give it to them." As she spoke, a hint of sadness flashed across her face.

Chen Xueru said this and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, then poured herself another glass.

A trace of resentment appeared on her face: "Humph! I'm no worse than others. What era is this? Why are we still having arranged marriages?"

He Yuzhu saw that she was talking about something unpleasant, so he changed the subject: "Xueru, tell me about your studies abroad, so that I can also broaden my horizons."

Chen Xueru's thoughts were interrupted by him. She recalled her study abroad and a smile appeared on her face again.

She swirled the glass, smelled the aroma of the wine, and slowly said, "A few years ago, my mother sent me to Gaul to learn some textile and clothing. I hope I can take over my grandfather's business in the future."

"Ah? Your grandpa's family has some property?" He Yuzhu was really surprised this time.

Chen Xueru took a sip of wine and nodded, "Of course. It's called my grandfather's house, but it's actually some shops managed by my mother. After so many years of turmoil, there aren't many left."

He Yuzhu stared at her and said jokingly, "So you are a little rich woman now!"

Chen Xueru heard this and a sly smile appeared on her lips: "Tsk! Serve me well in the future, I won't treat you unfairly!"

As she said this, she couldn't help laughing.

He Yuzhu's heart moved, and he remembered an idea from before, and asked her: "Then can you design clothes?"

"Of course! I studied at a famous fashion school in Gaul for three years!" Chen Xueru talked about this with a gleam of pride in her eyes and her head slightly raised.

He Yuzhu thought that many of the luxury goods in his previous life came from Gaul, so this academy should not be a fake one.

He immediately smiled and flattered her: "Great! Your temperament is like an orchid, and your talent is more fragrant than a fairy. The verses of the poet are just right for you!"

"Hehe! Flatterer!" Although she said this, the smile on her face became even more intense, and it was obvious that she enjoyed it greatly.

He Yuzhu took the opportunity to put forward his request: "Then I have some ideas, you have to help me when the time comes."

Chen Xueru was drinking by herself and raised her glass to indicate, "Yu Shui's new dress was designed by me. You will know when you bring Yu Shui here."

"Yes, yes, yes! I missed her holiday this time, I will definitely bring her here next time. Let me see your design too."

He Yuzhu responded with a smile, and at the same time, he did not forget to add a few chopsticks of delicious food for her, "Don't just drink, eat some vegetables."

Chen Xueru's cheeks blushed slightly, she nodded gently, picked up a piece of chicken and put it into her mouth, chewing it carefully, enjoying this warm time together.

"By the way, Xueru, did you also learn Russian in Gaul?" He Yuzhu asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Yeah." Chen Xueru swallowed the food in her mouth and took a sip of wine. "I met a classmate from the Soviet Union, Elena, there. I learned from her."

"Su Meng? Then can't you do business there?" He Yuzhu heard this and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but say it out loud.

"Brother Zhuzi, that's great! I was planning to contact Elena. I believe this will bring me hope of breaking the impasse." Chen Xueru showed an excited smile on her face.

He Yuzhu thought about it and temporarily suppressed the idea in his mind: "Then you should start contacting Elena as soon as possible. Your idea will definitely bring you new channels and great potential."

"Hehe, of course! I'm not like my cowardly brother who only cares about his assets." Chen Xueru showed disdain.

"Okay, she's drunk!" He Yuzhu noticed something was wrong with her after hearing this.

At this time, the decanter was empty, Chen Xueru's cheeks were as red as ripe apples, and her eyes began to become blurred.

He stood up, turned around and walked to the door, leaned over and shouted, "Feng Ma, please come over here, Xueru seems to be a little drunk."

"Come here! Xiao He, what's the matter?" Feng Liping came over when she heard the voice, and when she saw Chen Xueru's expression, she immediately understood what was going on.

She hurried forward to support Chen Xueru and settled her on the sofa to rest.

He Yuzhu silently cleared the dishes on the table.

"Xiao He, let me do it! You go and have a rest too, I'll serve you tea later." Feng Liping took the bowl and chopsticks from his hands, turned around and walked out of the living room.

The afternoon was peaceful and the coolness brought by the rain in the past few days had not yet completely dissipated.

The sunlight shines through the window onto the sofa, bringing a touch of warmth to Chen Xueru.

She opened her eyes drowsily and saw He Yuzhu sitting leisurely beside her sipping tea.

The tranquility and serenity made her involuntarily mesmerized, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose.

He Yuzhu felt her gaze, turned to look at her, and asked with concern: "Xue Ru, are you feeling unwell?"

Chen Xueru shook her head gently, then waved at him. He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, then stood up and sat next to her.

As soon as they sat down, Chen Xueru put her arm around his and rubbed her cheek against his arm gently.

"Brother Zhuzi, how come there is a marriage arrangement?" There was a hint of confusion and puzzlement in her voice.

He Yuzhu hesitated for a moment and said softly, "Xue Ru, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

She patted his arm a few times, looked up and said, "You still tell me these things, of course I want to hear the truth."

"That's good! For example, if you have a son and he can marry a powerful woman, then your family and career may be greatly improved. Will you let your son marry this woman?"

Chen Xueru's eyes flickered and her face showed a thoughtful look. She lowered her head and leaned on He Yuzhu's shoulder again, closing her eyes and enjoying the tranquility and warmth.