Doted By The Regent King
Chapter 391: Intending to Use Her to Slap Faces

Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Intending to Use Her to Slap Faces

Wufu was unaware that it was her slyness and calculated mind that Wen Congrui admired. She intended to compete, but would not be led by the nose. Therefore, even if she were truly capable of winning the competition, it was not certain.

If an obscure person like her were to win, what she brought to the Wen Family Treasure Brand would be more than just fame, but also profit.

As for her claim that whether the head of the Wen family could make decisions was up to him, Wen Congrui’s lips curved slightly. "If the Wen Family wouldn’t let me decide on such a trivial matter as a competition, I might as well become a monk early on, rather than serving here as a county magistrate," he mused.

Thinking of his own family, a coldness and impatience flashed in Wen Congrui’s eyes, as if he harbored a certain dislike.

Wufu did not immediately accept Shopkeeper Lin’s invitation, but said she was unsure for the moment and would think about it after returning home, also suggesting they consider whether they truly wanted her in the competition, as an arrow once shot could not be taken back.

After having lunch at the County Government Office, Wufu took her leave.

"My lord, what do you think?" Shopkeeper Lin was somewhat nervous. He had not expected Wufu to have such a strong will, and even the offer of a prize had not swayed her.

Fearing that Wen Congrui was unaware, Shopkeeper Lin suggested, "My lord, why not register another skilled craftsman instead? Such as Master Lin’s disciple Zhu Zijun. Although he has made mistakes, his foundational skills are solid."

"Didn’t you say that among the competitors is a disciple of Lin Gonyun from Thousand Treasures Tower?" Wen Congrui asked. "Using another one of his disciples, wouldn’t that imply the Wen Family has no one else to turn to?"

"But this Miss Wufu..."

"It’s precisely because she has confidence that she has the leverage to bargain. And besides, hasn’t she already slapped Lin Gonyun’s face?" Wen Congrui recalled the scene he witnessed in Maofeng Town where Wufu and Lin Gonyun bet on jade.

Shopkeeper Lin looked at his face tentatively, "Does that mean, my lord..."

"Does Lin Gonyun think that without him, the Hundred Treasures Silver Building wouldn’t function? Tell me, how satisfying it would be to see someone not as well-known as him get their face slapped by the same person twice?" Wen Congrui said with a light smile.

Lin Gonyun had been promoted by the Wen Family, yet he turned out to be an ungrateful brat, thinking he was completely safe under the protection of the Qu Family?

He despised these ungrateful and unappreciative people the most. He wouldn’t let him remain incapable; he wanted him to get his face thoroughly slapped by a young lady in the Jade Industry, a sight that would surely be amusing.

Lin Gonyun believed that the Hundred Treasures Silver Building would lose a significant number of clients without him, so let’s see. Their very own Hundred Treasures Silver Building could uplift a little girl who could slap his face, as well as the Qu family’s face.

When Shopkeeper Lin saw his lord’s smile, it somehow made his hair stand on end.

"My lord, shall we wait then?" asked Shopkeeper Lin.

Wen Congrui replied, "Let’s wait. I believe she will agree." After all, one cannot simply participate in the competition on their own initiative.

Having received his assurance, Shopkeeper Lin withdrew. Since the young lord said to wait, they would wait.

After Shopkeeper Lin left, Wen Congrui picked up a box from the bookcase and opened it. Inside was a Jade Hairpin, which was the exact one Wufu gave to Shopkeeper Lin.

Lan Shu came in carrying tea and snacks and, seeing the lustrous hairpin, her eyes lit up. She said, "Young master, is this a new model from our Silver House? The carving is really beautiful."

"Do you like it?" Wen Congrui glanced at her.

Blushing, Lan Shu nodded subtly, biting her lower lip gently in anticipation.

However, Wen Congrui closed the box and said with a smile, "This one doesn’t suit you. Go to the shop and pick out a nice one; put it on my account." Having said that, he returned the box to the shelf.

Lan Shu was somewhat disappointed but still thanked him with a beaming smile, though she wondered to whom the young master intended to give the hairpin.