Nine-layer armor-breaking

Chapter 231 Future Choices
"It's not anything else. I think Boss Yu should continue to do what he loves. After all, he has devoted half his life to it."

"This..." Ling, the personal guard in front of him, actually said exactly what had been bothering him.

So, Lao Yu no longer hesitated and told the truth.

"Then I won't hide it anymore."

"I have always been single and have no children to pass on the only skills I have learned in my life and this small clothing store to me."

"That's why, after much persuasion from the villagers, I found a child to inherit my business. Although it's not a big one, it's still a considerable amount among the families in the village."

"I was also shaken. I thought having more apprentices would make my Yuji Clothing Shop better. Unexpectedly, it was not what I thought."

Only after hearing what Lao Yu had to say did Jiang Xuan feel relieved.

Jiang Xuan originally felt that it was not convenient to say more about this matter. It would be fine to encourage Lao Yu to continue doing it, but he really didn't want to say too much about his apprentice behind his back. After thinking about it, he still wanted to lead Lao Yu to speak out himself.

Jiang Xuan was still a little unsure how he would persuade Old Yu if he didn't want to talk. But now, he didn't have to worry about that anymore.

"I don't want to say it either. That Yu kid didn't learn the skills very well, but he did recruit a lot of people. I'm old enough and don't want to confront these young people anymore." Old Yu's words were full of helplessness.

Only then did Jiang Xuan completely understand what Lao Yu meant.

It was obvious that his apprentice, Xiao Yu, had been trying to kick Old Yu out ever since Old Yu agreed to take him in as his apprentice. It was pointless for Old Yu to stay in the shop, and it would only lead to boredom. It would be better for him to stay at home and have some peace and quiet.

"Do you want……"

Before Jiang Xuan could finish his words, he got Lao Yu's answer.

Old Yu naturally knew what Jiang Xuan meant. He wanted to ask Old Yu if he wanted to help him find a way to take back the store.

Jiang Xuan looked at Lao Yu shaking his head helplessly, and naturally knew that Lao Yu didn't want to argue anymore.

In this case, Jiang Xuan did not insist.

Judging from Lao Yu's current state, he is clearly disappointed with his apprentice, the villagers, and the future of the clothing store.

Therefore, Lao Yu is now free from all worries, and what he needs most is to change a place and start a new life. This is the best way for Lao Yu and can rekindle his fighting spirit.

"How is Yingzhou?" Jiang Xuan, Ling's personal guard, asked Lao Yu directly.

"Yingzhou?"

"Yes, if you just want to change your living place, there are many places you can go. But if Boss Yu wants to change the place and restart Yuji Clothing Store, you might as well consider Yingzhou." Jiang Xuan said.

Old Yu's eyes lit up and he asked, "Could Guard Ling tell me more about this?"

It was obvious that Old Yu still couldn't let go of his craft and clothing store, and Jiang Xuan's words of "restarting Yu's Clothing Store" hit the expectation hidden in his heart.

"The Lord of Yingzhou City does not fight for power or profit, and he cares about the people. With the entire Prince Rong's Mansion in charge, Yingzhou is naturally much safer than the nearby states."

Old Yu agreed with this. Furthermore, the previous commotion in Qizhou City had frightened the people of Qizhou.

"Regarding the Yingzhou Chamber of Commerce, since the City Lord and Prince Rong's Mansion are there, they naturally don't dare to act too recklessly. It should be relatively stable."

Seeing Old Yu nod, Jiang Xuan continued, "If you're saying you're here to help Boss Yu find a way, then I'll be frank." "Guard Ling, just be frank."

"Okay. I think Boss Yu might as well go to the Jiang family and find some connections?"

"Join the Jiang family?" Old Yu was shocked again.

"That's right. This... is the opportunity." Jiang Xuan pointed his finger at the plain brocade robe placed on the tray.

Seeing Old Yu pondering for a moment, Jiang Xuan continued, "That plain brocade robe must have special meaning to Young Master Jiang. He entrusted such an important item to Boss Yu, which shows his trust. And Boss Yu even put in the effort, craftsmanship, and expense to deliver the robe, far exceeding the agreed price. This shows his sincerity. With that, there's no reason the Jiang family could refuse."

After hearing Jiang Xuan's words, Old Yu became puzzled: "Are the clothes really that important?"

Jiang Xuan smiled and replied, "It must be of some importance, otherwise they wouldn't have asked me to help run a trip to send it back to the Jiang family."

Boss Yu nodded, one doubt was resolved, and another doubt came to his mind.

“But I haven’t heard of the Jiang family doing textile business?”

"That's true. The Xu family does have this business, but it's grown so big that it's no longer suitable for Boss Yu. And while the Jiang family doesn't have any business in this area, they do have a trading house. As long as Boss Yu has good enough skills, there's no reason he can't get in."

Boss Yu nodded and said, "But if you want to make expensive clothes, you don't have the capital. Without capital, you can't make them, and naturally you can't supply them." Old Yu said.

Old Yu was easygoing, but with a slightly bitter look on his face, he added, "To be honest, I used the finest silk thread in our store to repair this brocade robe for Young Master Jiang, but the materials used are still incomparable to those of the large clothing stores."

"Boss Yu, you don't have to think so much. For the current Jiang family, Yuji Clothing Store is just a small clothing store. If Boss Yu is willing, he can be affiliated with the Jiang family. Since Boss Yu has some friendship with Mr. Jiang, I believe the Jiang family will welcome Boss Yu to join."

While Old Yu was considering this, Jiang Xuan said, "Now that we have a ready-made token, why not let Boss Yu take this plain brocade robe to the Jiang family and explain the whole story to them? It shouldn't be a problem."

"Boss Yu, of course, would open a clothing store in the city as a last resort. If there's no room in the city, Qingxi Town outside the city is also a good choice."

Jiang Xuan was thinking about a safe place in his mind.

Although Qingxi Town is not far from the outskirts of the Dian Forest and there may be ferocious beasts lurking there, Jiang Xuan knows that this matter has attracted the attention of City Lord Li and it will be relatively safe.

In addition, the people in Qingxi Town are simple and honest, and there is no fighting or violence, so doing business will be much less troublesome.

"But what if the Jiang family doesn't believe it? Ling's personal guard..."

"I won't be returning to Yingzhou anytime soon. Although I can't testify for Boss Yu, I can tell him a few things. I'll then tell the Jiang family's Patriarch, who probably won't turn him away."

Then, Jiang Xuan leaned his head over.

Seeing this, Old Yu did the same thing and moved his head towards the seat where Ling's personal guard was sitting in front of him.

There was no one in the room at all, but Jiang Xuan still covered his mouth shape with his hands and whispered a few words to Lao Yu.

He was easygoing. I don't know what Lao Yu heard, but he was very happy and felt relieved.

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(End of this chapter)