Little attic, Si Miaoxue’s study.
Enter the hall, step into the room.
"This is what you’ve made." Lin Miao saw the ’glass’ product made by Si Miaoxue. Of course, it’s just a rough product for now, very ugly, so even black, and exclaid, "Well done, Miaoxue, your hands-on ability is impressive!"
Si Miaoxue raises her head high, revealing a small section of her swan-like white neck and says, "You have to see who I am."
"Making glass requires a temperature of at least five or six hundred degrees. How did you do it?" Lin Miao continued to play with the glass and asked.
"I have a brick kiln outside the city. I took the formula you gave and got a brick master outside the city to do it. This is the glass made, not as transparent as you said, and it has a lot of fine bubbles inside, and the texture is quite fragile, unable to withstand knocking." Si Miaoxue explained.
"That’s because the craftsmanship is not up to par. You guys didn’t remove impurities during firing, and processes like annealing and quenching weren’t conducted, which is akin to iron slting. I don’t know exactly how to do it, but you can experint and explore. Also, this colored glass can be used to make small utensils or decorations using the blowing thod, rarity is valuable, new things can certainly fetch a good price." Lin Miao said.
"Then should I specifically build a workshop like this and keep the production formula and process secret?"
"What do you think?"
Si Miaoxue has already removed Qin Yanran’s mask, and with no one around, she naturally sat on Lin Miao’s lap, rubbing mischievously.
"Don’t move randomly, if you light a fire, will you put it out?"
"Mr. Lin, Miaoxue still hasn’t tried during the day..." Si Miaoxue’s eyes flickered with a "rebellious" light.
"Aren’t you afraid soone will co looking for you during the day?" Lin Miao grabbed the restless little hand; if he let her continue, it would indeed spark so fire.
"I already gave orders that today’s a holiday. They can go out freely, do what they should, no one will co."
"So you had planned this ahead?"
"To have a private eting with Mr. Lin, I took a bath early in the morning. If you don’t believe , sll it, it’s your favorite scent."
"How did you know I love the scent of gardenia?"
"Isn’t it the scent your senior sister carries?" Si Miaoxue chuckled, her laughter like swaying flowers.
"You still could use what you like; even if you both use the sa scented soap and incense, she can still distinguish your scent!" Lin Miao said.
"Uh..." Si Miaoxue was stunned, "Is she that capable?"
"Did you not hear that at Miss Xu’s birthday banquet, my senior sister took first in dicine identification?" Lin Miao said, "Her nose makes it impossible for you to keep anything from her."
"So, she knows about our relationship?"
"Yes, I didn’t hide anything from her." Lin Miao nodded, "She’s my master’s daughter, my senior sister, the future mistress of the Lin family, no matter how many won I may have, her status is unshakable."
"I thought she wouldn’t tolerate you having other won outside." Si Miaoxue said.
"Senior sister is smart and kind; it’s my greed for worldly splendor and beauty." Lin Miao said, "If it weren’t for my master’s sudden passing, we should have lived peacefully in that small town."
"Is Mr. Lin willing to waste his talents for a mundane life?"
Lin Miao smiled. The previous Lin Miao didn’t have much talent, at most possessed good character, worthy of entrusting life.
The current Lin Miao has changed souls, still the sa person but with a radical transformation inside and out.
How could soone who has lived once more, a traverser, settle down calmly; wouldn’t that be a waste of an extra life?
"How many of your Moon Worship Sect are there in Huaye Tower?"
"About a third."
"Are Liuli and Shi Yin also your people?"
"They aren’t. Our people are mostly insignificant roles like laundry maids, odd job mammas, cooks, guards, and musicians, while the singers, dancers, and luxury courtesans inside aren’t." Si Miaoxue explained.
This counts as a core secret of Huaye Tower, and she was candid with Lin Miao.
"Is Han Si one of them?"
"He’s not. He’s the guard captain I hired on the surface, with a clear master lineage and background, never causing suspicion from outsiders." Si Miaoxue explained.
"Besides?"
"Besides, in Dongshan Prefecture and Lanzhou, each county and prefecture has setups and liaison groups, but we only collect information and find people without doing other things." Si Miaoxue said, the Moon Worship Sect in Da Li is an underground organization, at most tied to black, without grand aspirations like ’rebellion.’
Currently, the imperial situation is stable, far from contradictions intensifying and people losing livelihoods, rebellion is a dead end, the Moon Worship Sect for over a millennium has never considered rebelling to beco emperor.
If so, the Moon Worship Sect might have vanished long ago in history’s river.
They only want to find people quietly, if stirring trouble, wouldn’t they be bumping into the orthodox path and Da Li Dynasty officials?
The Moon Worship Sect is recognized as a demon sect by the court and orthodox path.
If knowing their so-called ’Saint Heir’ disappeared long ago in Lanzhou territory, then there’s trouble; finding him would make them rich.
"You told all this, aren’t you afraid I’ll report to the court or tell the Snow Mountain Sect?"
"Are you willing, sir?"
"Indeed, I’m not willing; I haven’t developed a habit of turning in my own woman." Lin Miao nodded, so Si Miaoxue said they were alike, which made sense, he didn’t care about orthodoxy or demonic faction, "The glass business is ours independently, unrelated to the Moon Worship Sect."
"But once the business succeeds, it can’t be hidden."
"Collaborate with the Su Family, give them thirty percent shares." Lin Miao said, "Then, you can wash and clear your identity."
"You’re actually planning to give this incredible fortune to the Su Family?"
"This is for Su Chen. With the Su Family’s prestige and wealth, it will help us grow rapidly, and the Su Family can shield us from most open and hidden attacks."
"Mr. Lin, isn’t Su Chen your good brother? Are you really scheming against him like this?"
Lin Miao shook his head and said, "This isn’t scheming, it’s a win-win situation. Su Chen needs a major achievent to solidify his position as the future leader of the Su Family, and we want to leverage the Su Family to achieve rapid developnt and conceal our true intentions."
"But Su Chen is not in Dongshan City."
"This is next year’s plan. You haven’t even figured out the glass production process yet; on what grounds would you negotiate with others?" Lin Miao said, "I’m just telling you this plan in advance so you can prepare."
"How much do you plan to let have in this business?"
"This business is essentially my gift to you. Apart from Su Chen’s thirty percent, the rest is yours," Lin Miao replied.
"Are you serious?"
"Of course. I’m just providing a formula and so strategic advice without investing a penny, so why would I have ulterior motives?"
"No, I’m yours, so what’s mine is yours. You’re quite the strategist!" Si Miaoxue countered with a knowing smile.
"Not true, because if you ever leave , it will still be yours, not mine," Lin Miao retorted.
"Do you think Miaoxue will ever leave you?" Si Miaoxue asked, her voice trembling slightly.
"I don’t think so. With a man as outstanding as I am, who would be willing to leave?"
"Bah, shaless narcissist!"
"Is that so..."
"Enough, I’ll do it myself..."
The cloud-like hair ca undone, and the bed creaked softly.
When Si Miaoxue woke up, she realized it was already dusk. Slling the lingering scent on the bedding, she couldn’t help but giggle uncontrollably.
Unfortunately, this was another New Year’s Eve spent alone. But on this last day of the old year, she didn’t feel as lonely as before.
...
"Mrs. Luu."
"Master," Luu Wan stood in front of Lin Miao, her legs together, slightly uncomfortable.
"I recall you were introduced by the employnt agency, saying you have no family left. Is that correct?" Lin Miao asked.
"Yes, Master. My husband passed away earlier in the year, and my daughter has long been married. I’m the only one left at ho, so it’s the sa whether I return ho for the New Year or not. It’s more lively staying here with you," Luu Wan explained.
"Alright, very good. But if your daughter were to visit and not find you, what then?"
"I’ve left a ssage with the neighbors; if they can’t find , they’ll ask them. Besides, I’ve written and inford them about my work here, so naturally, they will co if they can’t find ," Luu Wan replied.
"Very well, thank you for your hard work." Lin Miao nodded slightly, "Let’s have a reunion dinner tonight. Since you’re working at my house, you’re like family. If you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to speak with or Lady Youwei."
"Thank you, Master," Luu Wan bowed in gratitude.
"You may go," Lin Miao gestured dismissively.
There was only him and Luu Wan in the house; he had been absent for most of the day and didn’t even have lunch at ho. Others might not know, but Luu Wan certainly did.
He wasn’t afraid of others knowing about his relationship with Si Miaoxue; he just feared gossip and idle chatter.
He summoned her for a conversation, trusting that if Mrs. Luu were a smart person, she would know what to say and do.
Those won had been out for most of the day; they should be back by now.
It’s getting late.
How co they aren’t back yet?
It’s just shopping, picking up so things, but it’s nearly dark, and they’re still not back. Lin Miao felt a bit worried.
The senior sister, Shi Yin, and Liuli were all nationals in beauty, and even Xia Zhu was above average in looks. Yuzhu and Lady Xiaolian were a bit less striking, but still passable.
Shi Yin and Liuli, one pure and lovely, the other mature and charming, combined with the senior sister’s delicate beauty.
Manager Ye Xizhao had only seen her once and couldn’t forget her, which ultimately led to his demise.
He feared encountering a situation where soone might act disrespectfully.
Tales of wealthy young ladies being harassed while shopping by bullies are countless. The more Lin Miao thought about it, the more frightened he beca, realizing he truly needed to consider taking security asures for Sun Youwei’s outings. If he accompanied her, he must arrange for adequate protection.
Bam!
The loud bang of the door being forcefully opened shook Lin Miao from his thoughts, and he leapt from his seat, moving swiftly from the living room to the courtyard.
Unwittingly, he had employed the "Goose Formation" body technique and heart thod, doubling his previous speed.
"Mr. Lin, Mrs. Shi, she..."
Before Xia Zhu could finish speaking, Lin Miao had already glided past her like a specter, heading to the back.
Shi Yin and Liuli hurriedly supported Sun Youwei as they entered from outside, and beyond the door, the urgent sound of hooves echoed.
Lin Miao’s expression subtly changed; damn that "Murphy’s Law"!
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