From the family treasure tree to build an eternal family

Chapter 73 Yellow Bird
Six years ago, Xu Xiaoyun opened a pub here.

Relying on the reputation of Yanqi wine and his business acumen, he developed into a famous wine merchant in the county in just a few years. He bought this street-side shop of several hundred square meters and named it "Yun'an Wine Shop".

Yun means Xiao Yun, and An means Xiao An.

He ran a wine shop in the county town, while Xu Xiaoan grew crops and made wine in Baihe Village.

The two brothers worked together and earned a considerable fortune for the Xu family.

As for martial arts, Xu Xiaoyun had gradually neglected them due to his busy business and numerous social engagements. Now he occasionally practiced the Five Elements Posture to relax his muscles and activate his blood circulation.

"Caixia, why are you here? Go back and take care of your baby. I'll be in the shop."

Just then, Xu Xiaoyun saw his wife Zhang Caixia coming from the back door of the store.

In order to take care of the business more conveniently, he and his wife lived in a house connected to the back of the store.

In the second year after he opened the tavern, he married Zhang Caixia.

Although Zhang Caixia is not beautiful, she is tall, well-proportioned, strong and healthy, and is hardworking and patient. Most importantly, she is simple and honest.

Originally, Xu Xiaoyun only recruited Zhang Caixia to work in the store, but they fell in love over time. In addition, Zhang Caixia's background made her very frugal, and her personality was compatible with Xu Xiaoyun's.

So the two got married. Their wedding banquet was very simple and economical.

Xu Fugui strongly supports their union.

From Xu Fugui's perspective, Zhang Caixia's simple background made her a perfect match for the Xu family's development. Her humble origins didn't matter; she was a good daughter-in-law who could add children to the Xu family and avoid the ties to her natal family's power.

The same thing happened to Xu Xiaoan's marriage later.

Compared to his brothers, Xu Xiaoan was a bit mediocre. He had no talent for martial arts, nor was he as smart as Xu Xiaoyun, but he was honest and filial.

He doesn't have any lofty ambitions. He just wants to serve his parents and live a peaceful life.

Xu Xiaoan married Chunjuan, an ordinary girl from Xiaoye Village, a neighboring village of Baihe Village. They had been married for two years and Chunjuan was about to give birth.

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Zhang Caixia and Xu Xiaoyun have been married for five years and are now pregnant with their second child.

Their first son was named "Xu Zhongchao" and was two years old.

"Chao" means treasure notes and money.

Xu Xiaoyun, who loves money, chose this name.

"Dad, I'm just pregnant and I'm not even showing yet, why should I keep the baby?"

Zhang Caixia strode into the shop and saw that the counter was a bit messy, so she decided to clean it up. She was used to working and couldn't sit still.

"Caixia, go look after the kids. We don't need you to work in the store."

"The child is still sleeping, and the nanny is watching him."

"Then you can grow some flowers and grass at home."

Xu Xiaoyun was helpless. Whose wife is more diligent than the maid?

"I have something to tell you."

Zhang Caixia took advantage of the time when the store was not too busy and pulled Xu Xiaoyun aside: "Let's separate from your parents and brothers."

"Separate the family? No, no, why are you bringing it up again? I said no."

Xu Xiaoyun shook his head repeatedly. He didn't know what was wrong with Caixia recently. She had mentioned splitting up the family several times.

"Why not? Our family is at a great disadvantage. Your third brother's family is so rich, yet they always take advantage of our family. They even borrowed two thousand taels of silver a few days ago."

Besides, your sixth brother comes to the county town every now and then to play, and you give him a few taels of silver every time. Why would a little kid like him need so much money?

And your fifth brother, it’s only because you are capable that you can help him make money, otherwise…”

Zhang Caixia kept nagging, saying what was in her heart.

"Enough, enough, stop talking. They are all my brothers, why bother with that?"

Xu Xiaoyun waved his hands and pushed Zhang Caixia again: "Go back quickly and stop making trouble."

"Ugh?"

Zhang Caixia was helpless and turned away in anger. "What a woman, so petty."

Xu Xiaoyun complained in his heart.

His wife is good in every way except that she comes from a poor peasant family, so she only cares about her own small interests and has no big picture vision.

In the Xu family, it seems that Xu Xiaoyun is the one who earns the most money.

But others play important roles, too.

Without Xu Xiaogou, where would Zhao Shuai have given his family the 100 acres of land for planting? Without his mother's family's reputation, how could Xu Xiaoyun's business expand so smoothly?

Without Xu Xiaoan, who would make the wine?

As for Xu Xiaohou, he is just young, but he will become a great man in the future.

The Xu family thrives only when they are united. If they split up, they will become a pile of scattered sand.

"Four Clouds!"

"Third brother."

When Xu Xiaoyun was busy, Xu Xiaogou came.

Xu Xiaogou originally borrowed money to buy martial arts skills, but now he doesn't need them anymore, so he came to return the money.

"Sister-in-law is home, right? I'll go to your house to pay you back."

Seeing that Xu Xiaoyun was busy, Xu Xiaogou said hello and went to his home to find Zhang Caixia to return the two thousand taels of silver.

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Time passed by half a month.

At night, a fine horse left Cangwu Mountain from the home of County Magistrate Lu.

On the horse's back was a man with long arms and a pair of huge hands covered with thick calluses.

He is none other than Fan Yang, the cousin of Fan Lei, the leader of Tongbi Sect and the county lieutenant.

"County Magistrate Lu has already agreed. I just need to wait for him to discuss it with the other three immortal officials. Then my official status will be secure."

In order to obtain military officer status, Fan Yang spent a lot of money and coercion during this period.

Together with the money he gave to County Magistrate Lu, all the wealth he had accumulated over the years was gone, and his cousin Fan Lei's savings were also used up.

He served as a county lieutenant for ten years and made a considerable amount of money.

Tongbimen has also made a lot of money over the years.

Now clear it out and start from scratch.

"Everything goes. I spent all my money to get the military officer rank. It will definitely be easier to make money next time. In a few years, I will make back all the money I spent."

"And that kid from Xingyi Sect, I don't believe he really dares to kill me."

With his official status, he has an extra layer of protection.

The sound of horse hooves could be heard far away in the silent night.

Fan Yang was not alert at all. He was a martial arts master. Who would dare to target him?
At this time, on the road that he had to take to return to the county town, there was a man waiting quietly on a tree beside the road.

Li Mang is a "Demon Subduing Guard" under the command of the Chief of the Demon Subduing Division of the County Immortal Officials.

There are four immortal officials in Tonggu County: the county magistrate Lu Yisong, the county governor Jiang Hao, the director of the Demon Subduing Department, and the chief inspector of the Forestry and Mountain Supervision Department.

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Fan Yang, thank you so much for taking care of those innate warriors in the martial arts hall, hehe."

Li Mang thought to himself that he was the last "bird" in the fight for official status.

Official status is important to Fan Yang, and it is equally important to him.

He had finally gotten such an opportunity, an opportunity to be promoted to an immortal official with the help of his military officer status, and he couldn't miss it.

Compared with the military officer rank, the immortal officer rank is more precious.

The salary of military officers is in silver, while the imperial court issues spirit stones according to the official position of the immortal officials!
Becoming an immortal official is the dream of countless cultivators, especially those who came from ordinary backgrounds and had no family support. They yearn for this status.

(End of this chapter)