Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

"Didn't you and the master buy so many shops? Does Madam really only know how to run shops here?" Granny Pang's words made the doctor, who was organizing medicinal herbs, stop.

I knew the Bai family was wealthy, but the amount of wealth they had acquired was enormous. I had heard that they owned many estates and shops, but that was just hearsay; nothing was as shocking as hearing it with my own ears.

Bai Suihe sighed, "Granny, my husband and I have limited energy, how can we take care of everything? Today, my husband invited several families to his home, and he will be selling off most of his estates and shops later."

Doctor Lan stopped what he was doing. He had also come to this pharmacy today to search for treasures, because he had discovered that the medicinal herbs prepared by Bai Suihe and his team were of superior quality and reasonably priced. Of course, he knew how to choose.

"How could they have sold the land so easily? Weren't they saying the price would rise in the future?"

"Dr. Lan, your information is a bit outdated. Prices have already gone up. It's thanks to Madam Gu's foresight that she's likely to make a fortune this time."

The doctor who said this had no ill intentions; it was purely a joke. The doctors present were all well-off and had profitable businesses, so of course they wouldn't take the risk.

Yes, in their view, Gu Kaiyuan and his wife were taking a risk.

When everyone was pessimistic about their prospects, their large-scale acquisition of farmland drew a lot of ridicule.

Even they privately murmured that so many businesses might be stuck in their hands.

Who knew that in such a short time, Gu Kaiyuan and his group's businesses had become highly sought-after, with many people coming to them to buy them.

However, none of them have any plans to purchase property at the moment. Now that several powerful families have entered the market, speaking up now would be like competing with others for territory.

They were just ordinary people and didn't want to provoke those people.

Bai Suihe brought this up with Granny Pang not to evoke envy, but Granny Pang quickly intervened, saying, "I wouldn't dare say that, but I could make a little money."

"But as you all know, my master and mistress are not well-off. The properties they acquired before were all purchased with money borrowed from the Bai family. By selling these estates and shops, we can pay off the old debts."

Several doctors, along with onlookers, couldn't help but be surprised upon hearing this, "Wasn't the Bai family's silver a gift?"

Bai Suihe lowered her head with a wry smile. Granny Pang quickly explained, "You're all joking. Madam is just a married-out daughter. The Bai family has already given her a dowry. How could we possibly give her double the amount?"

“Ah, that’s not what the rumors said before,” a woman watching the commotion blurted out.

Granny Pang was quite pleased with such a supportive person and quickly said with a smile, "Rumors are not credible."

At that time, the lady's dowry was confiscated. May I ask you gentlemen, would you prepare a dowry for your daughters?

Or perhaps she got married and continued to provide financial support.

This time, not only the women, but even the men shook their heads. They would offer a little help at most, but nothing more.

Thinking about it this way, everyone understood a bit. The Bai family had helped Gu Kaiyuan and his wife before, but they had to pay back for it.

If you were a little envious at first, you feel more at ease now. Even if Gu Kaiyuan sells it for a higher price, the initial investment isn't his.

"So, you bought the land in advance, but did Master Bai reveal something beforehand?" someone asked tentatively.

Bai Suihe looked bewildered. "How can I reveal this?"

My father didn't know anything about the situation in Lingnan, which is why he bought so many farmhouses and shops. It's because my wife and I didn't feel secure. We've run out of things, so of course we need to buy things that will generate profit, so we can pay off our debts as soon as possible.”

After hearing this, everyone understood; that's how it is.

If it were her, of course she would also want money to make money, which is perfectly reasonable.

I initially thought the Bai family had some inside information, but now it seems they were overthinking it.

"There's no other way, the pressure is too great, that's why I personally opened this shop. I even have to personally handle the processing of these medicinal herbs. My family's resources are meager, and I can't afford to lose anything," Bai Suihe complained at the right moment, showing how difficult it was for her.

Upon reflection, everyone realized it was true. The couple had been busy since they arrived, and they weren't dressed in any extravagant manner; they were just like ordinary shopkeepers.

"Sigh, it's not easy for anyone." Apart from a few indigenous people, most of those who were sent here were exiled. Thinking about all the hardships they had endured, everyone could empathize with them.

Bai Suihe wanted the same thing. After today, the fact that Gu Kaiyuan sold the estate and shops at a high price would definitely not be kept secret. There was no need for a person to stand out, so it was best to minimize the impact.

Besides claiming it was to repay the Bai family's debts, Bai Suihe also plans to establish an orphanage in Zhang County to specifically house orphans.

However, it's not appropriate to reveal this today. Preparations have already begun. We've purchased land from the government and obtained approval. We've hired a large number of people to build there, and it should be completed in a few days.

Following up on everyone's topic, he began to recount the hardships he had faced at the time, reminiscing about the bitter past while sorting out the medicinal herbs.

Bai Suihe and Granny Pang breathed a sigh of relief. This was just the beginning; they still needed to find someone to spread the word.

Anyway, it doesn't matter who spread the word, and no one will investigate.

Gu Kaiyuan made rapid progress; before lunchtime, he had already sold all the businesses he wanted to sell.

Therefore, a clerk from the government office was specially invited to come to the residence to help everyone with the contract.

This comprehensive service opened the eyes of all the major families, which explains why they became so wealthy – it all comes down to their intelligence.

Although it cost more money, the matter was handled smoothly, and they didn't have to work hard. They didn't feel like they had lost out at all, and even felt that it was worth the money.

Gu Yeshi initially maintained a composed demeanor, thinking that the prestige of the Duke's mansion should at least make these people show some humility. However, once the first person started bidding, the others went crazy and began to scramble for the item.

Before he could make a decision or get involved, two good farms and several shops had already been snapped up.

He dared not hold back anymore, otherwise he wouldn't even get a sip of the soup, and joined the frenzy of grabbing.

Whether it was good luck or because Gu Kaiyuan had too many resources, he actually managed to buy a few decent properties.

With these few shops and estates, he could better explain things to his superiors, which improved his mood considerably, and he began to interact with the people around him.

This connection was quite significant, as everyone involved was a prominent family in the capital. Fortunately, the meal hadn't been served to the last person, otherwise they wouldn't have even been able to get a sip of soup.

However, today's grand feast allowed him to fulfill his obligations and also yield some gains. Previously, as an illegitimate son, he had virtually no connections. If he managed things well, these connections would all be his to cultivate in the future. (End of Chapter)