Chapter 767: Chapter 4: My Great Celestial Pride Wife (Request for Monthly Votes)_4
The isolated Wang Shouzhe had no choice but to stand up, tenderly grasping Liu Ruolan’s small hand, and gently said, "My dear wife, you have to manage all sorts of family matters, and still find time to develop new drinks for your husband—it’s truly exhausting. How did I, Shouzhe, become so lucky to marry such a gentle and virtuous wife? From now on, you should let go of such trivial matters and leave them to the kitchen maids."
"Being able to marry you has been the greatest fortune of my life." Liu Ruolan smiled sweetly, "Being able to cook delicious food and brew fine drinks for my husband is the greatest achievement for Ruolan as a wife. Come, husband, while the drink is still refreshingly cold, have a sip. Tianyan just tried it and said the taste is quite unique with a lingering aftertaste."
"Yes, yes, Young Master Shouzhe, this drink is truly extraordinary. Don’t let Sister Ruolan’s thoughtful gesture go to waste." Tianyan Fairy covered her lips, with a mischievous smile in her eyes. Evidently, she is also a victim.
She has been clinging to Liu Ruolan quite fiercely, visiting the Wang Family almost every other year and now refers to Liu Ruolan as a sister.
What’s most absurd is, despite her age, she shamelessly calls her "Sister Ruolan."
Originally, Wang Shouzhe thought she was taking a "detour to save the nation" approach, using closeness with Liu Ruolan as a means to plot against him.
However, decades have passed...
Her detour has been winding enough, yet she’s shown no inclination to "save the nation," causing Wang Shouzhe to worry in vain for decades.
"In that case, I would be rude not to accept." Wang Shouzhe, looking "excited" and "grateful," picked up the rather peculiar-looking drink and gulped it down in one shot, then exhaled in admiration, "My wife’s culinary skills are becoming increasingly indescribable."
Indeed, it’s as unpleasant as ever.
Of course, Wang Shouzhe continued to pretend it tasted good as always, his expression calm and composed, as if he has rehearsed a million times.
Indeed, after over sixty years, what is there left to get used to?
"Alas~" Liu Ruolan looked at Wang Shouzhe’s blissful appearance and sighed, "I really envy you for having intact taste buds. Unfortunately, every time I taste my own cooking, something seems off."
More than just off... it’s a divine masterpiece!
Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but mock in his heart.
"Luckily, others seem to appreciate it, which gives me some confidence." Liu Ruolan smiled contently, "Husband, Tianyan said she has something to discuss with you. I’ll go to the study and check on An Rui and Xuan’Er’s studies. These kids tend to slack off when not under watch."
Unlike Wang Shouzhe, who enjoys playing with grandchildren, Liu Ruolan prefers overseeing the children’s studies. Under her gentle but firm guidance, the kids’ academic performance is not bad, and even the once mischievous Wang Shihao wouldn’t dare to escape her grasp.
Having said this, Liu Ruolan gracefully turned and left, while Wang Shouzhe sat across from Tianyan Fairy for tea and idle chat.
After having spent so much time together, the two have become quite familiar with each other, especially after discovering Tianyan Fairy’s "detour to save the nation" seems to be a relentless curve. Wang Shouzhe has become more accepting of Tianyan Fairy than before.
After three cups of tea.
Only then did Tianyan Fairy speak, "Patriarch Shouzhe, first of all, congratulations to the Changning Wang Family for ascending to a Sixth-Grade Noble Family. Although this Sixth Grade..."
At this point, she couldn’t help but cough, with a trace of intrigue and strangeness in her voice.
Others may not understand the Wang Family, but Tianyan Fairy has gotten to know them increasingly deeply.
This is no ordinary Sixth-Grade Family; it’s practically an insane level of Sixth Grade. Even an average Fifth-Grade Family isn’t guaranteed to be a match for the Wang Family.
Sister Ruolan is too formidable, and their Ancestor Longyan is also unfathomable!
And the Patriarch Wang Shouzhe, even more enigmatic, making her unable to figure him out.
Moreover, there’s the renowned Longzuo Academy’s Great Celestial Pride—Miss Liyao, whose master is none other than the Academy’s dean, an established Divine Power Realm elder!
Such heritage and backing aren’t even their greatest asset. Their greatest advantage is the ability to make money!
Even with frequent visits to the Wang Family, Tianyan hasn’t figured out just how much money they’ve quietly earned!
The only thing she dares to be certain of is that a typical Purple Mansion Family’s income is likely far less than the Wang Family’s!
"Alas~ it’s all because County Commander Taishi cares too much about appearances." Wang Shouzhe said regretfully, "Ascending to Sixth Grade really doesn’t mean much."
Actually, if it was just about Taishi An Kang’s face, Wang Shouzhe wouldn’t bother at all.
It’s just that the Wang Family now controls too vast a territory. Just with Ping’an Town and Xin’an Town, a Seventh-Grade Family status would suffice, but what about the Qingluo Guard area?
The sea there is vast, with many islands. Although it’s called a Guard, in truth, the jurisdictional sea area is very large, and there are many islands, almost like half a county.
Unless the Wang Family is willing to hand over painstakingly acquired benefits, they have no choice but to ascend to a Sixth-Grade Family to legitimately govern the Qingluo Guard.
Tianyan Fairy rolled her charming eyes, unable to resist giving Wang Shouzhe a glance.
