NCCnovel Chapter 164 I want you 1 sentence
Chapter 164 I want you 1 sentence
When Lou Zhengtao heard this, he found it even more ridiculous and said immediately, "Okay, if Second Miss Shen can win, I will let Sister Lan worship you as her master!"
Although Zhang didn't believe Shen Shuyi could win, the Lou family and the Qin family were in the same boat. She couldn't help but cover her face with a handkerchief and said with a smile, "Lord Lou, it depends on whether the teacher is willing to become a disciple. How can you just say so?"
Lou Zhengtao's face flushed, and he sneered, "Whether we can win or not is still uncertain. Do you, the Shen family, really believe what a girl says?"
Shen Shuyi looked at Lou Zhengtao and said gently, "Since it's a competition, there will always be a winner and a loser. It's a good thing that Lord Lou believes in Cousin Lan. How do you know that the winner won't be me?"
Meeting that pair of cold and calm eyes, Lou Zhengtao was speechless for a moment.
But he still thought it was ridiculous!
"Okay, since Second Miss is so confident, I will also add a prize. This dagger can cut iron like mud. It is a treasure passed down from my ancestors. If Second Miss can win, this dagger will be yours!"
Lou Zhengtao spoke in a deep voice, and as he spoke, he pulled out a red-gold dagger from his bosom and slammed it heavily on the table beside him.
The dagger glowed with gold all over, and the blade was housed in a scabbard of the same red gold. The handle was inlaid with a dark green gem and decorated with pearls on both sides.
It’s gorgeous enough, but to be honest, Shen Shuyi doesn’t really like it.
But if you pawn it, you can probably exchange it for some silver.
Lou Zhengtao added a prize, so Shen Jingchuan naturally couldn't show weakness, and immediately said: "Since my brother-in-law has offered a prize, my Shen family will add a white jade bracelet. Girls always like these things."
After he gave the order, he immediately had the warehouse opened.
Not long after, the butler personally presented a white jade bracelet with a transparent texture and a warm color. It was obvious at first glance that it was worth a lot of money.
Seeing this scene, Qin Guiqiong felt a little greedy.
The Shen family is the Shen family after all. No matter what they produce, it is far better than what the Lou family produces.
If Lan Jie'er can take advantage of this opportunity to gain more benefits, she can both justify herself and become famous by stepping on Shen Shuyi, which is a sure win.
Qin Guiqiong thought quickly in her heart and felt that apart from making Shen Jingchuan unhappy, there would be no other losses.
As long as my sister can maneuver a little, the dissatisfaction will be directed at Shen Shuyi and has nothing to do with their Lou family. After all, this competition was proposed by Shen Shuyi himself.
Thinking of this, Qin Guiqiong said quickly: "Our Lou family is not as generous as the Shen family, but the two children are serious about it. So, I will add ten pieces of Liuguang brocade to help them win a prize."
As soon as her sister opened her mouth, Qin Xuerong saw through her plan.
After a moment's thought, he said, "Then I will add a gilded crown with a crabapple-shaped carving."
Soon, Nanny Wang presented the golden crown. Everyone looked up and could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary item.
Qin Guiqiong's smile deepened, and she said, "Sister, this is too expensive..."
Qin Xuerong interrupted in a gentle voice: "Although it is valuable, if you have such ability, you should be rewarded."
Everyone in the group added a lucky charm, so Old Madam Shen naturally had to say something. She asked Qiulian to add a jade ruyi. Zhang couldn't pretend not to see it, so she also added a step-shaking ornament.
For a moment, in addition to the ten pieces of flowing brocade that Qin Guiqiong had promised, the long table in the main hall was filled with all kinds of utensils, which was particularly dazzling.
Shen Shuyi didn't expect things to develop in this direction, but this is not bad either.
Qin Xuerong stood up and said, "Since it's a competition, it has to be fair. The two of you should prepare first. My mother and I will select a few account books. The two of you will start together and take turns with the account books."
"Yes." Shen Shuyi and Lou Yulan agreed.
"Sister Yi." Shen Jingchuan waved to Shen Shuyi, who walked forward slowly and said in a gentle voice, "Daddy."
Shen Jingchuan's gaze fell on her, and after a while, he let out a long sigh.
"You don't have to be nervous. Sister Lan has been learning to check accounts for many years. It's normal that you can't do as well as her. Besides, the method used by Sister Lan is indeed passed down from the palace. Just do your best. Even if you lose, your father won't blame you."
Shen Shuyi looked at him with her almond-shaped eyes and remained silent for a long time.
At least at this moment, she was certain that Shen Jingchuan's feelings for her were real, and that they were indeed father-daughter relationships.
In other words, in a big family like the Shen family, Shen Jingchuan loves each of his children, but when a person's emotions are pulled into too many parts, and then mixed with interests and likes and dislikes, the emotions appear particularly cold.
"Yes, my daughter will do her best." Shen Shuyi smiled and spoke in a gentle voice with her curved almond eyes, making it difficult for people to feel annoyed.
Lou Zhengtao sat beside him and said with a smile: "No matter what, the second young lady is indeed very courageous at such a young age! Brother-in-law really teaches his daughter well!"
In one word, there is an inexplicable sense of superiority and a hint of sarcasm.
Shen Jingchuan's expression remained unchanged, but there was a hint of annoyance in his eyes.
Shen Shuyi turned to look at Lou Zhengtao and said bluntly: "Shuyi is indeed overestimating his own abilities, but if Shuyi wins, Shuyi wants to hear a word from you."
Lou Zhengtao was quite interested: "Oh? What did you say?"
Shen Shuyi curled his lips and said in a calm voice: "Admit to my father that you are not as good a father as my father, and you are not as good as him in educating his daughter."
Shen Shuyi's words stunned Shen Jingchuan, as if he didn't expect her to be so bold.
After all, no matter how much he despised Lou Zhengtao, he was still a sixth-rank official who had been on the battlefield and in the imperial court!
"Sister Yi, don't be rude!" Qin Xuerong scolded in a deep voice.
Shen Shuyi said nothing, but just looked at Lou Zhengtao, waiting for his reply.
Shen Jingchuan opened his mouth, knowing that he should also reprimand her, but in this situation, it was clear that Yi Jie'er was defending him as a father, so how could he open his mouth?
Shen Jingchuan was speechless for a long time.
Since becoming a father, he has always had to consider his children, but until now he has never had this feeling and has never been protected by his own children.
Even though... this maintenance seemed a bit beyond his capabilities to him...
For a moment, Shen Jingchuan felt a little sore in his heart, and he felt that the thin and slender girl in front of him was indescribably lovable.
"Okay, so what if I agree to you? If you can win, I will personally apologize to my brother-in-law!" Lou Zhengtao spoke loudly, not caring at all.
Seeing this scene, Qin Xuerong and Qin Guiqiong inexplicably had a bad premonition, always feeling that Shen Shuyi was too confident.
But can she really win?
No, absolutely impossible!
The thought only flashed through Qin Xuerong's mind for a moment before she denied it.
Qin Guiqiong didn't believe it. After all, she had seen how hard Lan Jie'er had been training over the years. How could Shen Shuyi win? How could she do that?
"Okay, now that everything is ready, let's start early." Old Madam Shen spoke in a deep voice, her eyes passing over Lou Yulan and then falling on Shen Shuyi.