Plan A
Old Shadows of the Republic of China 11
Prelude
“Sure, is there anything wrong with this?”
Hemorrhoids can be internal or external, and reaching inside to apply ointment is not a problem.
Wei Ting’s face darkened; this is beyond his knowledge.
“Why did I think to explain it like that back then!”
It’s quite awkward to be seen applying medicine by a young girl he had met before, isn’t it?
Wei ‘super stubborn’ ‘holds the scene’ Ting.
“Zi Han wouldn’t talk nonsense, right?”
“I’m not sure, I’m considering whether to deal with her.”
It’s just handling a maid, who would care?
“I’ll talk to her; even a rabbit will bite when cornered. Besides, she’s loyal to you, so in the future, don’t be too harsh on her; just go along with it.”
Su Xin suggested, and Wei Ting had no objections, nodding in agreement.
“In the future, you will definitely be the head of our family. Have you thought about how to explain this to father and mother? They will definitely want you to marry.”
This is an inevitable outcome.
Some things, not mentioning them doesn’t mean they don’t exist; sooner or later, they must be faced. It’s better to think clearly early to avoid being at a loss when the time comes.
Wei Ting irritably messed up his hairstyle, looking worried.
“I also don’t know what to do. I currently have no way to make a woman have a child.”
Moreover, he doesn’t want to betray that man. If their relationship ends because of him, it would be very painful.
It’s impossible for Wei Ting not to take that position; it has been his goal since childhood and is also what the second concubine hopes for.
“Take one step at a time. By the way, how are you sure I will definitely take that position? Isn’t there still the fifth brother? The first wife will definitely not let me succeed so easily.”
Although Wei Ting considers himself not inferior to that younger brother, who knows what things will become? He only has seventy percent confidence, and there are still thirty percent variables.
If that man helps him, he would be fully confident.
Moreover, he knows that whether he asks or not, if he wants it, that person will definitely help him.
But that person cannot ignore what kind of life it will be if he takes that position.
Wei Ting moved his fingers, contemplating a fearful future.
“If it really comes to that… can you let your child…”
Wei Ting considered his own sister. If he does not marry and have children, and that man protects him, this is not impossible. If a Wei family member is to inherit everything, then his sister’s child is undoubtedly the first choice, or the child of his fifth brother, Wei Xuan, could also be.
“Impossible, it doesn’t exist.”
Su Xin said firmly.
“Why? I’m not trying to take your child.”
Wei Ting thought Su Xin would understand.
“Because I will not have children.”
Su Xin said blandly.
She felt that Master Wei and the second concubine could be angered to death by their two unfilial children.
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“Ah?”
Wei Ting was a bit confused. Could it be that his sister’s health isn’t good, and she cannot have children? It doesn’t seem so.
“Because I will not marry.”
She added. She will not marry a man.
Wei Ting was completely bewildered; he looked at Su Xin with a very puzzled expression. He doesn’t want to marry a wife, first because he is unwilling, and second because of that jealous man.
Then why won’t his sister marry?
“Did you experience heartbreak?” he asked.
Wei Ting offered a rather romantic reason.
“Do I look like it?”
“No.”
Wei Ting thought Su Xin seemed indifferent.
“Anyway, don’t come up with ideas involving me. I will not have children. You should think of another way.”
Su Xin waved her hand and got into the car home with Wei Ting.
Su Xin was still holding that bouquet; the flowers were real and looked very beautiful.
“Why are you still holding it? Didn’t you say you don’t want to marry?”
Wei Ting glanced at the pure white bouquet. It was the bride’s blessing, and when a bunch of girls were scrambling for it, Wei Ting actually quite wanted to join.
But even if he got the bouquet, he couldn’t get married, at least not to that person.
“I think it’s pretty. Can’t I hold it? I can also give it to someone else. Why, do you want it?”
Su Xin smiled at her brother.
“If you want to give it to me, I don’t mind.”
“I mind, not giving. I want to give it to someone else.”
Su Xin shook her head, playfully refusing.
If Wei Ting hadn’t pretended so well and acted so convincingly, the original Wei Zhi wouldn’t have been so panicked. But in this situation, the original Wei Zhi would probably think that her brother might as well like the third concubine.
“Smelly girl.”
Wei Ting lazily leaned back against the car seat and closed his eyes.
No matter, future matters will be taken one step at a time.
Su Xin took the bouquet to the third concubine’s place. Usually, there aren’t many servants walking around the house. The Wei family isn’t extravagant with a crowd of servants. There aren’t many servants, just a few assigned to each courtyard. The first wife is very good at managing the household and is very frugal.
Shen Xiangting generally doesn’t choose to stay in her room; she actually spends most of her time alone in the pavilion or corridor.
“Xiangting.”
Shen Xiangting heard a familiar voice, and suddenly something jumped out in front of her, her vision filled with flowers.
“Don’t you like well-nurtured flowers? Here, for you.”
Su Xin’s face appeared beside the bouquet, with a rather mischievous look.
Shen Xiangting’s heart inexplicably skipped a beat as she received the bouquet that looked like a bridal bouquet.
It was a very strange feeling, not like a beauty turning back to smile amidst the flowers, making one’s heart race, but simply that clear and beautiful face appearing in her sight, so suddenly.
It was like a cat suddenly diving into your arms from afar, with weight, yet unbelievably warm, as if the whole heart was about to melt from this action.
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“You went to a wedding?”
“Yes, today my best friend got married, and it was a Western-style wedding.”
Su Xin nodded.
“Giving the bride’s bouquet as a gift to someone, you are very special.”
Shen Xiangting smiled, thinking it should be a blessing from Su Xin’s good friend to Su Xin, yet this girl actually gave such a thing as a gift to her.
“I heard this kind of thing can bring good luck. Anyway, my luck is good, so I’m giving it to you.”
Su Xin waved her hand, speaking very casually.
“What kind of luck? Romantic luck? My romantic luck isn’t bad either.”
Shen Xiangting said with a smile. With her face and figure, there have never been a shortage of men around her. But precisely because of this, her standards are more picky, and none have caught her eye.
“If you don’t want it, then I’ll take it back.”
Su Xin reached out to take it back.
“How can you take back something you’ve given to someone?”
Shen Xiangting took the bouquet behind her back, smiling as she spoke.
Master Wei’s health has mostly recovered, and he can walk around, so he often comes out to stroll and bask in the sun.
Master Wei pushed open the door and saw Shen Xiangting leaning close, talking and laughing with his fourth daughter, holding a bouquet in her hand. The posture of the two appeared very intimate, causing a strange feeling in his heart.
Actually, he does not want his daughter to be close to someone who might be very dangerous, but he is already on this ship and cannot get off. So, them being a bit closer is not a bad thing, right? If in the future, they can maintain some face and improve their family’s situation, that would be good too.
Master Wei did not know that in the future, the two would become close to a frightening degree, and regretting it would be useless.
The sound of the door opening startled Su Xin and Shen Xiangting, and they paused, looking at Master Wei standing at the door.
“Cough, cough.”
Master Wei let out two light coughs, then walked back into the room and closed the door.
“When can you leave?”
Shen Xiangting asked Su Xin.
“Leave?”
“I’ve already received the news. You need to leave now. I hope you can go to the factory and personally participate in the debut of the first weapon you’re involved in.”
If the main person confirms there are no issues, then she can start production.
Shen Xiangting’s efficiency is always high; she doesn’t like to drag things out.
“I can leave at any time, as long as you need.”
“Okay, the day after tomorrow I will leave here, and then take you with me.”
The current situation is becoming increasingly urgent, as foreigners have never stopped invading the country.
After the Sino-Japanese War and World War I, during the Republic of China period, Japan never ceased its harassment of the Chinese people, constantly making small moves.
The place where Su Xin is located is a small town, far from the center of power, but after being stable for so many years, changes are coming.
Shen Xiangting’s side is in chaos; she has not yet obtained what she needs, and she received information that a recent force is coming towards this area, with the specific time uncertain. So, she needs to produce weapons first. Whether facing internal or external enemies, there will be some assurance.
“Okay, but what about my parents?”
Su Xin has no objections, even though her home is here, she is alone at heart, without attachments, ready to leave whenever she wants.
“Your father knows about our matters, and he will explain to your mother. You pack your things first, and at midnight the day after tomorrow, we will leave.”
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“Okay.”
The next day, the second concubine anxiously came to knock on Su Xin’s door.
“You child, if you want to continue studying, why not tell me yourself instead of letting your father tell me?”
The second concubine’s tone was reproachful. She didn’t want her daughter to keep studying. At twenty years old, what’s the need for more education? Hasn’t she already studied abroad for ten years? At this age, she could marry and have children. What’s the use of studying?
“A woman’s view.”
Master Wei only replied with this sentence.
Su Xin blinked in confusion, realizing this was the excuse Master Wei found for her to leave.
“Isn’t it to avoid you getting angry?”
“You think having your father tell me will stop me from being angry?”
“What’s the use of studying? Mother really doesn’t understand. Look at the Liu family’s daughter—already married—and you still want to study!”
In the second concubine’s view, girls shouldn’t show themselves, especially in these turbulent times. Marrying early and settling down is the best choice.
“Mother, I am not like you. I don’t want to rely on a man.”
No one is obligated to do anything for anyone.