Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 17 Opening a Shop in the County Town

Faced with the attack, Xu Mingwei mainly focused on defense and evasion.

He moved in an S-shaped pattern, raising his knees and swinging his arms to block.

Upon landing, the toes touch the ground, and the burst of speed is concentrated at one point, causing the speed to surge and allowing the user to weave between several people.

It's like a fire dragon leaping across a swamp, possessing both flexibility and explosive power.

This move is a body technique from the "Little Dragon Elephant Skill," called "Dragon Swimming in the Winding Swamp."

After moving back and forth like this for a dozen breaths, the three men's attack began to falter.

Xu Mingwei's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

With a sweeping leg kick, he sent two of them flying, then took advantage of the momentum to twist his body and leap into the air.

His right leg cleaved into the last man's shoulder like a battle axe.

Peng~
That unparalleled force was like a giant boulder, pressing him down to one knee, his forehead covered in beads of sweat.

"Let's stop here," Xu Chuan suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingwei withdrew his foot.

He exhaled a long breath, his expression was normal, and there wasn't even a drop of sweat on his face.

Zhao Dalong and the other two stood up, clasped their hands in a fist and bowed to him, their faces full of admiration, and said in unison, "Thank you for your mercy, Young Master."

"You're too kind, everyone. I only managed to win by a narrow margin."

Xu Chuan nodded in satisfaction.

Just then, a chubby little girl, as delicate as a porcelain doll, walked over and called out in a clear voice, "Daddy, Big Brother, Second Brother, breakfast is ready."

Li Er, Zhao Dalong, and the others also spoke up, "Then, Patriarch, we'll head back first."

"Mm." Xu Chuan nodded.

If I were alone before, it wouldn't have been a problem to eat together.

But now they have all started families and have their own children.

It would be inappropriate to continue eating and drinking at the host's house.

The Xu family treated them well, giving them a monthly stipend of five taels of silver, which was absolutely unique in the entire Dongxi Village.

"My little snow clears up."

Xu Chuan walked over and picked her up, affectionately touching his nose to hers, which made her giggle and say, "Daddy, it tickles."

The little girl is Xu Mingshu.

As the only girl, she was the apple of everyone's eye in Xujiaji.

On the Eight Immortals table.

In the center was a large bowl of minced meat porridge, surrounded by scallion pancakes, egg pancakes, pickled vegetables, and pickled radishes.

It was quite a feast.

The Xu family has seven members, but only six of them are sitting here.

The one who is missing is Xu Mingxuan.

He was sent to Tianlong Martial Arts School in Qingjiang County three years ago.

Li Zhi was also with them.

They only returned home once every seven days.

"I wonder if Charcoal Maker will be thinner when he returns tomorrow."

Bai Jing served Xu Chuan a bowl of plain porridge, her eyes filled with longing for her son.

"He is highly regarded at Tianlong Martial Arts School and will not suffer any injustice."

Xu Chuan said something indifferently.

This immediately drew a lot of complaints from Bai Jing. She said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "There are quite a few people practicing martial arts in the family, why do we have to send Tan Tou to the martial arts school?"

"Martial arts schools are a mixed bag; how can you guarantee he won't be bullied?"

Xu Chuan didn't offer much explanation.

Sending them both to the martial arts school was obviously for a purpose.

Firstly, it allows them to receive better training, and secondly, it expands their network of contacts.

Because of their talent, both of them were accepted as disciples by a martial arts instructor at the peak of the acquired realm.

Because of this relationship, the martial arts instructors also had a good relationship with the Xu family.

After finishing breakfast, Xu Chuan put down his chopsticks and looked at Xu Mingyuan. "A couple of days ago, your second Uncle Gou suggested that the two families jointly open a fruit and vegetable shop in the county town. What do you think?"

"Open a shop in the county town? It was your aunt who encouraged you to do that, wasn't it?"

Xu Mingyuan was somewhat dismissive, and said indifferently, "I heard Da Niu say before that their family seemed to be planning to move to the county town."

"With the fruits and vegetables produced by our two farms and forests on this scale, there is no problem at all in providing two or three fruit and vegetable shops."

“If we’re really going to open one, I suggest we open one of our own rooms.”

"With the quality of our fruits and vegetables, plus the signature Qingyu pear, our business will be booming, even if it doesn't dominate the market."

Xu Mingyuan remembered something and continued with a smile, "I remember that in another half a month or so, the Qingyu pear will also be ripe. Using it as a seasonal fruit will definitely help us make a name for ourselves."

"However, this will affect the Xu family's side."

Xu Mingyuan glanced at Xu Chuan's expression and knew that Xu Chuan had always been patient and tolerant towards the Xu family.

Therefore, for many years, the green jade pears were still sold to the Xu family.

But every time Xu Mingyuan saw the arrogant faces of the Xu family when they came to collect the jade pears, he felt angry and wanted to rush up and slap their big slaps.

"The Xu family." Xu Chuan murmured, then smiled faintly, "Since you already have a plan, then starting this year, we will not sell to them."

“That’s wonderful, Father.”

"I'll have Zhou Ming help you set up a shop in Qingjiang County. Just ask your mother for the money you need."

"Li Er and Zhao Dalong are also under your command."

Xu Mingyuan smiled and nodded, rubbing his hands together, full of enthusiasm.

This will be the first step for the Xu family to officially expand into the county town.

At this moment, Bai Jing suddenly said, "If we don't cooperate with the Er Gou family, won't they have objections?"

Xu Mingyuan said, "Mother, you don't know, it was fine when Second Uncle Gou was in charge, but later when it was Aunt's turn, she repeatedly sold things privately, raised prices, and kept up with her underhanded tactics."

"Several times, our Xu family's reputation was almost damaged."

“If it weren’t for the friendship between Uncle Ergou and Father, I would have made Father end the cooperation with them long ago.”

"Such a thing is true?" Bai Jing asked in surprise.

Xu Chuan remained remarkably calm about the matter, offering only a brief eight-character assessment: "Too shrewd, insatiable in desires."

"Since you're in charge of the shop, you should also talk to Er Gou and make things clear."

"Understood, it won't hurt Father's friendship with Uncle Ergou."

Xu Mingyuan thought for a moment and then said, "I'll go to his house right now, just in case things get complicated."

He quickly ate the remaining porridge and then hurriedly left.

“Father, I’ll also go into the mountains,” Xu Mingwei said, standing up.

"Mm," Xu Chuan replied.

At this moment, Xu Mingshu suddenly stood up, grabbed Xu Mingwei's sleeve, and looked up, saying, "Big brother, I want a small animal."

Xu Mingwei hesitated. The wild beasts in the mountains were untamed and could not be brought back casually.

“If there are any young, it wouldn’t hurt to bring a few back,” Xu Chuan said.

"Understood." Xu Mingwei squatted down and rubbed Xu Mingshu's head. "Big brother will bring it to you."

"Thank you, brother."

Xu Mingshu has now also been blessed with the destiny talent [Whispers of All Spirits].

This is the last unclaimed destiny talent on the bloodline genealogy.

It can communicate with all kinds of animals and make them naturally close to it.

As for the principle of "seeking advantage and avoiding harm," it was already given to Xu Mingxuan.

"Xueji, and Yunnu, you two are six years old now, and it's time for you to start practicing martial arts, understand?" Xu Chuan said.

Bai Jing trembled slightly, but said nothing more and continued to clear the dishes from the table.

"Yes, Dad."

Xu Mingshu's eyes were filled with curiosity, while Xu Mingxian was somewhat excited, her little fists clenched tightly.

"Then who will teach us, Father?" Xu Mingxian's eyes flickered.

Xu Chuan chuckled, "I'll do it myself."

(End of this chapter)