A life of two souls traveling through time

Chapter 206: Strict Father's Remarks

As the end of the year was approaching, Li Xingyuan had to go to various cloth shops for inspection and inventory as usual. However, this time, because he had to pick up Li Yunye and return to Qile City, he did not bring Aunt Xin with him, and only let Butler Fang and An Ge accompany him.

Since An Ge remained stable during the crisis of the famous Li family in Jiangnan, Li Xingyuan paid attention to him, and transferred him back to the Li Mansion from the farm to learn how to manage the affairs of the mansion from the housekeeper.

After all, Butler Fang is the same age as himself and will grow old one day. Naturally, Li Xingyuan has to train a loyal and useful new butler for his son in advance. In the future, he will have Mu Liang to take care of the business and An Ge to take care of the mansion. In this way, he can rest assured.

Li Xingyuan arrived in Liangdu after a quick tour of shops in various places. He did not let the housekeeper write a letter to inform him in advance, as he also wanted to know whether Li Yunye had settled down and changed in Liangdu.

It was another snowy day, and Madam Zhuo couldn't bear to see her nephew and grandson go out and suffer the cold, so she asked him to stay in the house today instead of going to the cloth shop. Li Yunye, who was too lazy to go out because of the cold weather, was spoiled by his uncle and grandmother, so he naturally let An Yun go to the outer city to ask for leave from Mu Liang, but not long after, An Yun ran back to Zhuo's house with an anxious look on his face.

"Sir, Sir, the master is here."

Li Yunye, who was still lying in bed and cramming for sleep, was so frightened when he heard An Yun's words outside that he sat up immediately.

"Why didn't you tell me in advance that the master was coming to Beijing? When did he arrive? Did Brother Muliang go to the cloth shop? Is the master angry that I didn't arrive? It's over, it's over. I might get scolded again today..." Li Yunye hurriedly dressed with the help of An Yun, asking questions nervously.

Less than a year had passed, and it seemed that the good days in Liangdu were coming to an end. I didn’t expect that Mr. Li would come so soon.

"Young Master, An Yun doesn't know all this. I just saw the master from a distance and hurried back." Li Yunye's muttering made An Yun nervous. He hurriedly shook his head while tying the young master's hat.

When Old Lady Zhuo learned that her nephew and grandson were determined to go out in the snow, she was about to stop him, but then she heard that his father Li Xingyuan had come to the capital, so she returned to the house and sighed.

Li Yunye was the only child of her niece, so she loved him as much as she loved his family. However, Mrs. Zhuo disliked Li Xingyuan, who had caused her niece to suffer in loneliness. But after all, he was the father of her niece's grandson, so she could not stop them from meeting each other.

Watching Li Yunye's hurriedly leaving back, Old Madam Zhuo sighed helplessly again. Her nephew had never been so panicked even when facing his cousin's grim face. It was obvious how much the child was afraid of his father.

When Li Yunye arrived at the cloth shop, Li Xingyuan was looking through the account book accompanied by Mu Liang. He entered the house carefully, and the first person he saw was An Ge waiting at the door. At this time, An Ge already had tears in her eyes as she looked at the young master she had met after a long time.

"An Ge!" Li Yunye was so excited to see An Ge that he hugged him without caring about the presence of his master. He felt as happy as if he had met a good friend whom he had not seen for a long time.

It has been nearly a year since they last met. Jiang Siyao is filled with emotion. Her mind comes back to how she felt when she first came to the Li Mansion a year ago. Fortunately, Ange is by her side every day to cover for her.

"Ange meets the young master. How are you?" Although Ange was happy to see the young master, he quickly held back the tears in his eyes because the master was beside him. After the young master let him go, he took two steps back, bowed respectfully to the young master, and said with a smile.

Li Yunye was a little caught off guard when Ange suddenly treated him so coldly. Just as he was feeling disappointed, he caught a glimpse of Master Li, who looked serious. He then quickly straightened his back and came to Li Xingyuan, saluted and called out, "Father."

Then he smiled at Butler Fang who was standing behind Master Li and said, "Uncle Fang."

With the "tyrant" Li Xingyuan around, doesn't it mean that not only Ange, but even he himself has to behave himself?

Mu Liang, who was sitting next to Li Xingyuan, couldn't help but smile when he saw that his brother, who always acted like a spoiled child in front of him, was now acting honestly.

"It's been a long time since we last met. How are you, young master?" Butler Fang was still in a friendly mood and bowed to Li Yunye with a smile.

"Well, everything is fine, Uncle Fang... ahem, is everything okay at home?" After Li Yunye glanced at Mr. Li cautiously, he also asked Butler Fang.

"Everything is fine. Madam is waiting for the young master to come back and celebrate the New Year." Butler Fang replied with a smile.

"I haven't been back for a long time, and I miss my mother too." Speaking of Mrs. Li, Li Yunye's stiff face softened a little.

"I heard from your brother that you were the one who made the account books for these months?" Li Yunye was thinking about Madam Li when Li Xingyuan suddenly asked.

"Yes." Master Li suddenly asked him, and Li Yunye felt nervous again, but when he saw Li Xingyuan's calm expression, he felt relieved. There should be no problem with his account book.

"Well, you know how to simplify the previously complicated things, making it clear at a glance, and saving a lot of trouble for the people who check the accounts."

It was the first time that Mr. Li praised him. Li Yunye was unable to react for a long time. He just stood there stupidly, not knowing how to respond.

"Brother Yunye has always had his own ideas and is meticulous. He is already proficient in accounting." Seeing his brother standing there at a loss, Mu Liang hurriedly spoke up to help him out.

"It is also thanks to Brother Mu Liang's frequent advice that I have new ideas." Seeing Mu Liang's smile, Li Yunye suddenly felt relieved and hurriedly smiled modestly.

Ever since that day when Li Yunye took advantage of Mu Liang's drunkenness and secretly kissed him, he hid in Zhuo's house for several days in panic. Later, even when they met, he avoided his gaze out of guilt.

Mu Liang, who was unaware of the situation, was naturally puzzled by his brother's abnormality. He asked him twice but was perfunctory in his response, so he didn't take it too seriously. In addition, as the business of the four shops increased at the end of the year, he gradually forgot about it.

Mu Liang said nothing more, but gave Li Yunye another gentle smile. Li Yunye quickly lowered his eyes shyly.

"I didn't expect you to study peacefully in Liangdu, but I didn't expect that I underestimated you." After flipping through the account book in front of him, Li Xingyuan nodded with satisfaction, and looked at Li Yunye with a bit of relief.

Li Yunye did not answer, but lowered his head and was secretly surprised: The sun rises from the west? Master Li has learned to praise me?

Before coming to Liangdu, Li Xingyuan had prepared for the worst. Although Mu Liang would write him a letter every month to report on Li Yunye's situation, he knew that the two brothers had always had a good relationship, and there was a chance that Mu Liang would hide something to say good things about him as his sworn brother.

He had entered Liangdu today with a very anxious heart, and he comforted himself that as long as the rebellious son no longer lingered in brothels and theaters, and did not leave a reputation for being dissolute in this capital, he would be content.

Unexpectedly, this kid really impressed him. He didn't know whether it was because he had his sworn brother Mu Liang to look after him or because the last crisis of Jiangnan Mingli made him realize his mistake. Whatever the reason, Li Xingyuan was relieved that his son could focus on the right path.