Chapter 615: Chapter 617: Returning to Le City

Jin Qianqian quickly collected herself and said with a smile, "I did travel with an escort agency, but there wasn’t an escort team heading directly here at the time. The journey was a bit rough, and I had to switch between several different agencies along the way.

"You all had it better. There was a direct escort team available, which must have saved you a lot of trouble."

Jin Qianqian saw no need to mention the unpleasant incidents from her journey.

"This is much better now. With everyone traveling together, it’s so lively. The journey doesn’t seem as difficult anymore."

Jin Qianqian had now learned how to socialize with these madams of varying temperaments. "I see you ladies are in much better spirits today than the past two days. Did you rest well?"

Mrs. He stroked her face. "It’s all thanks to the carriage your escort agency provided, Mrs. Gu. It’s so much more comfortable than my own. I barely felt any bumps at all.

"The gentle rocking just makes you want to sleep. I’ve been sleeping so much better without even realizing it, and I feel much more refreshed.

"Are these carriages sold to the public? I have to order one when I get back. That way, I can always travel in comfort."

Jin Qianqian replied, "They aren’t for sale to the public just yet. But I don’t think that’s necessary. In the future, whenever you wish to travel, Madam, feel free to hire my escort agency. That way, you solve several problems at once, and you won’t even have to worry about maintenance."

Mrs. He laughed and said to Mrs. Lu and the others beside her, "Look at Mrs. Gu. Her mind is so much quicker than ours. No wonder she can run such a large enterprise.

"She can even drum up business during a casual chat. We really can’t compare."

Mrs. Lu covered her mouth and chuckled. "This isn’t the first time we’ve seen how sharp she is. But Mrs. Gu’s suggestion really does make sense. It would be much more convenient and save a lot of trouble.

"It seems we’ll have to specifically request the Gu family’s escort team for all our future travels..."

Jin Qianqian seized the opportunity to promote her escort team. "My escort team’s dart masters are all retired veterans..."

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They say three women are enough to put on a play, let alone four.

By the time Gu Wenheng and the other men finished their gathering, the women were still chatting away, not quite ready to stop.

"You all seemed to have a lively chat this time," Gu Wenheng said, leaning back against a pillow. "We could hear your happy laughter several times. What were you talking about?"

Jin Qianqian replied, "You’re actually interested in what we were talking about?"

Gu Wenheng said, "I was just curious. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard you laugh so cheerfully.

"You haven’t made many close friends these past few years. If you think they’re a good fit, you could spend more time with them."

"I also think they’re all good-natured. Especially during our time in Lu City, we had a few small arguments, but everyone was able to get over them quickly.

"I always felt like they had formed their own clique, and I was a bit of an outsider.

"But I didn’t expect them to change their attitudes so much on this trip. It seems like they’re all trying to befriend me now."

Gu Wenheng could see that Jin Qianqian had her reservations, so he didn’t press the issue. "Just let things happen naturally."

The carriage arrived in Le City before nightfall the next day. This time, they didn’t have to find lodging themselves. Li Xia, who had already received their letter, was waiting for them at the city gate with a group of people.

After leading the escort team to an inn that had already been fully booked for them, Li Xia and a few of the local Shopkeepers bustled about, finally getting everyone settled in.

After freshening up, Jin Qianqian and her family came down to the main hall. Seeing Li Xia still busy giving instructions, Jin Qianqian walked over to her. "You’ve worked hard."

"It is my duty," Li Xia replied, curtsying. "If there is anything not to your liking, Madam, please just let me know, and I’ll have them correct it."

"Everything is fine. One can’t be too particular when traveling.

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"You’ve been here for a while now. Are you used to life here?"

"I really like my life here," Li Xia said, her face breaking into a brilliant smile. "I get a great sense of satisfaction from it, especially when I look at the figures at the end of the month after closing a deal."

"I see Qing Lan has completely corrupted you," Jin Qianqian teased, noting they were standing in a spot with no one else around. "But what about the matter of your marriage? Have you given it any thought?"

’In the future, I don’t know where Gu Wenheng and I will end up. The journey could be long and hard, and I want Li Xia to have someone to rely on.’ She even wondered if Li Xia, like Qing Lan, was determined never to marry.

But then, Li Xia gave a shy smile, which Jin Qianqian immediately noticed.

"Have you found someone yourself?"

Li Xia’s shyness lasted only a moment before she returned to her usual self. "Yes, Madam. In fact, I was hoping to ask for your approval."

"And who might that be?"

"It’s Yang Lin, the leader of the escort from the Lecheng Escort Team."

Jin Qianqian blinked, looking at her. "I remember Yang Lin. It’s just that, one of his eyes..."

"I don’t mind, Madam," Li Xia said quickly. "I think he has a good character, and he’s considerate of me. That’s more than enough."

’It’s not that I’m prejudiced,’ Jin Qianqian thought, ’but I’m worried this girl will regret it later and end up hurting the man.’

Yang Lin had been one of Zhou Shixiong’s trusted subordinates, and both his skills and his intellect were top-notch.

However, during a fight against bandits, he was wounded in the eye and lost his sight in it.

Because of this, he could no longer continue on his official career path. Even if he had stayed, there would have been no possibility of advancement.

When he heard that Jin Qianqian was recruiting retired soldiers, he specifically sought out Zhou Shixiong to process his discharge.

Because his skills and mind were both excellent, Jin Qianqian had assigned him to be the leader of the escort team here.

She never expected that in such a short time, he would actually capture the heart of Li Xia, who had been so determined never to marry.

"But working as an escort means he’ll be away from home for long stretches of time. If something were to happen, he might not be there to take care of you.

"Has he told you about his situation?"

Jin Qianqian recalled that Yang Lin hadn’t returned to his hometown because his parents favored his other brothers. They had more or less cut him off from the family while he was serving in the army.

Li Xia replied, "He’s told me everything. Besides, I don’t need him to take care of me. I’m so busy with the shops on a daily basis that I can’t take care of him either, so it all evens out."

But to Jin Qianqian, it sounded a bit like Li Xia was just looking for a partner of convenience. "How about this? I won’t be staying here for very long. Is Yang Lin out on an escort mission right now? If not, have him come see me."

Li Xia hesitated for a moment. "I... actually don’t know. Let me ask around..."

Jin Qianqian was speechless. "...You don’t even know that, and you say you want to marry him?"

"I’ve been a bit busy lately, so it slipped my mind," Li Xia said, not seeing anything wrong with her answer.

"Does he know that you want to marry him?"

Jin Qianqian had assumed it was all one-sided, but to her surprise, Li Xia nodded with certainty. "Of course he knows. I mentioned it to him, and he didn’t object."

Jin Qianqian felt she couldn’t continue this conversation any longer. It turned out Li Xia had been the one to take the initiative, and he had merely not objected.

"It’s been a while since you’ve seen your sisters, anyway. You don’t need to worry about things here. Go and catch up with them, and while you’re at it, ask them for their advice."

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