NOVEL NEXT Chapter 55 - Naturally, the Family Finances are Managed by My Wife
Chapter 55
Naturally, the Family Finances are Managed by My Wife
“Knock, knock, knock.”
Just as everyone was having fun playing in the snow in the courtyard, a knock came from the gate.
Cai Se went to open the door.
Qi Yuan, holding some snacks and treats in her hand, was about to greet them when she suddenly saw a woman she had never met before standing in front of her. She froze.
Hmm…?
Did I go to the wrong house?
“Excuse me, I think I went to the wrong place…” Qi Yuan said apologetically, bowing slightly with an awkward smile.
Cai Se simply nodded and closed the gate.
“Who was it?” Luo Ruying asked when Cai Se returned to the main hall alone.
“Madam, it was someone who knocked on the wrong door,” Cai Se replied with a bow.
“Is that so…” Luo Ruying responded and didn’t think much of it.
Outside, Qi Yuan turned to leave, her brow furrowed slightly. She carefully examined the surrounding scenery and the courtyard, a thoughtful expression on her face.
That’s not right!
This is the house!
She had been coming here almost every other day; how could she have gone to the wrong place!
Qi Yuan walked back and knocked on the door again to confirm.
“I’ll get it.”
This time, Luo Ruying stopped Cai Se and went to open the gate herself.
“Sister Luo.”
Seeing Luo Ruying, Qi Yuan immediately greeted her with a smile.
See, she was right!
She came here often; how could she have mistaken the house!
She could find her way around Nanli City even with her eyes closed.
“Miss Qi, come in,” Luo Ruying said with a smile.
She had a feeling it might be Qi Yuan outside, as Cai Se didn’t know her.
And she was right.
“Then I’ll intrude for a bit,” Qi Yuan said politely, entering the house.
Upon entering, she saw Meng Niu, Bai Yuan, and Cai Se, who had opened the door for her earlier. She couldn’t help but ask, “Sister Luo, who are these…?”
“They are former servants from my husband’s family,” Luo Ruying explained.
Qi Yuan nodded politely towards Meng Niu and the others.
A wealthy divine healer like Brother Ning must come from an extraordinary background.
It is only natural for him to have a few servants.
However, she was surprised by their striking appearances…
The men were handsome, and the woman was beautiful. Even among servants, they were quite eye-catching.
“Sister Qi~”
Luo Hongye, held in Ning Yechen’s arms as they warmed their hands by the fireplace, greeted Qi Yuan sweetly and politely.
Qi Yuan had been visiting frequently, always bringing snacks and treats, which made Luo Hongye very happy.
Their relationship had gradually become closer.
“Little Ye Ye~”
Qi Yuan’s face lit up with a doting and affectionate smile as she saw Luo Hongye…
She couldn’t resist reaching out and gently pinching Luo Hongye’s cheeks.
The little girl’s chubby cheeks were so soft and tender; she couldn’t get enough of them!
Cai Se and the other two, watching from the side, couldn’t help but feel envious.
Damn it!
They also want to pinch the little miss’s cheeks!
“Here, these are for Ye Ye~”
After indulging in her cheek-pinching, Qi Yuan finally handed the snacks and treats to Luo Hongye.
It was almost like payment for the service.
“Thank you, Sister Qi.”
Luo Hongye happily accepted the bag of snacks and eagerly started eating. She even offered some to Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying.
“Daddy, Mommy, have some~”
“No, it’s alright. Ye Ye can have them if you like, but don’t eat too much, okay?” Luo Ruying said with a doting smile.
Ning Yechen opened his mouth and let Luo Hongye feed him…
This is food from his daughter!
How can he refuse!
Seeing Luo Hongye enjoying the snacks, Qi Yuan smiled with satisfaction and sat down.
Cai Se quickly brought her a cup of tea.
“Thank you.”
After taking a sip of tea, Qi Yuan finally remembered the real reason for her visit. She had almost been completely distracted by Luo Hongye’s cuteness…
Qi Yuan took out a low-grade spirit ring from her pocket and handed it to Ning Yechen.
“Brother Ning, following the Meridian Healing Elixir prescription you gave me, my Qi family has had some people try refining it and put it up for auction at our trading house.”
“This is fifty percent of the profits from the auction!”
“From now on, every month, my Qi family will give Brother Ning fifty percent of the profits from selling the Meridian Healing Elixir.”
After receiving the prescription from Ning Yechen, Qi Yuan immediately rushed back to the Qi family and had people study it day and night.
They discovered that this prescription was actually a rare formula for a liquid that could nourish meridians and spiritual energy!
Moreover, the required ingredients weren’t too demanding, the refining method was incredibly simple and convenient, and the success rate was quite high!
The Qi family had searched through all their records of alchemical formulas but couldn’t find anything like this miraculous Meridian Healing Elixir!
This kind of medicine, capable of nourishing meridians, was extremely popular among cultivators. Once refined and sold, it would surely be highly sought after!
As expected, the Qi family had some people try refining a few batches of the Meridian Healing Elixir and put them up for auction at their own trading house.
Each batch sold for an astronomical price!
Countless cultivators came from far and wide, eager to bid.
The Qi family’s business, which had been struggling, was revitalized by this Meridian Healing Elixir and became bustling once again.
A single small prescription had revived the entire Qi family business.
Qi Yuan was filled with gratitude towards Ning Yechen and insisted on coming to thank him and give him his share of the profits.
However, Ning Yechen didn’t need these spirit stones at all and calmly refused.
“There’s no need. I didn’t expect anything in return when I gave you that prescription.”
Qi Yuan insisted with a serious expression, “That won’t do!”
“My Qi family already owes Brother Ning and Sister Luo so much. How can we monopolize the profits from this prescription?!”
“Brother Ning, you must accept this.”
“Hmm… alright, then I’ll accept it.”
Ning Yechen thought for a moment and finally decided to accept the spirit stones.
He could consider it a transaction, making it easier for the Qi family to accept.
Besides, these spirit stones could be used for household expenses in the future.
“Wife, I’ll leave these spirit stones in your care,” Ning Yechen said, handing the spirit ring containing the spirit stones to Luo Ruying.
“For me?” Luo Ruying asked, taking the spirit ring with a puzzled look.
“Yes, naturally, the family finances are managed by my wife,” Ning Yechen said with a smile.
“Alright… If you need anything, just let me know.”
Luo Ruying accepted the spirit ring and agreed.
This feeling of managing the family finances like a proper wife was quite novel to her…
Qi Yuan, watching the loving interaction between Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying, couldn’t help but hesitate.
“What’s wrong, Miss Qi?” Ning Yechen asked, noticing her expression.
Qi Yuan hesitated for a moment, then said, “Sister Luo, tomorrow is the Contests of Commerce.”
“I heard that the Jiang family has invited a Heaven Human Realm expert! If there’s any danger tomorrow, Sister Luo, you must forfeit immediately!”
Although Qi Yuan hoped that the Qi family would win, she didn’t want Luo Ruying to get hurt.
At worst, the Qi family would just have to withdraw from Nanli City.
Hearing this, Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying couldn’t help but chuckle.
So that was what she was worried about…
“Don’t worry, Miss Qi,” Luo Ruying said confidently. “If it’s just a Heaven Human Realm cultivator, I should be able to handle it.”
Even a Heavenly God Realm cultivator wouldn’t be much of a concern for her; a mere Heaven Human Realm was no match for her!