PFC Chapter 335 The Younger Generation of the Zhen Family
Chapter 335 The Younger Generation of the Zhen Family
Uncle Li was his father's capable subordinate. He had seen Uncle Li many times since he was a child and knew how much his father valued him.
Looking at the current situation, Jia Hu became even more certain that there was something wrong with the saltworks.
Steward Li was also alarmed. Today, the young prince and two young heirs had come. He could stop his own young master, or at the very least, he could bring up his master.
But if the imperial grandson insisted on going, what right did he have to stop him? Steward Li thought to himself as he considered how to respond.
Situ Minghe looked at Jia Hu. He didn't care. He had only come because Jia Hu was interested. If Jia Hu wanted to go, then let him go. No one could stop him.
Seeing Steward Li's anxious expression, Jia Hu felt it was best for the group of children not to get involved. Jia Hu smiled and said:
"Since it's inconvenient today, let's not go. Let's go somewhere else. Is there anything fun around here? How about we go to the mountain?"
Manager Li had just breathed a sigh of relief when his heart jumped again. Good heavens! If they couldn't go to the salt field, they definitely couldn't go to the mountain either.
Manager Li quickly waved his hand and said:
"Absolutely not! There are wild beasts in those mountains, young master, and they're very fierce. We saltworkers don't even dare to go near them normally. You are of noble birth, so you mustn't go near them either!"
Jia Hu deliberately threw a tantrum.
"You won't let us go to the salt fields, and you won't let us go up the mountain. Are you doing this on purpose to make us unhappy?"
Manager Li was surprised that the young master, who had seemed so easy to talk to before, had suddenly changed his expression. He quickly apologized and said:
"This servant wouldn't dare! This servant wouldn't have such a bold idea, but every word I've said is true."
There really were wild animals on that mountain. Their howls at night were terrifying. One year, a wild animal came down and killed several people. Since then, no one in our area has dared to go up the mountain.
"My lords, this place is the middle of nowhere, there's really nothing fun to do here. Let my young master take us back to the city; there are so many fun things to do there."
Zhen Jinhe and Zhen Jinyi, fearing that Jia Hu would be angry, both came over to persuade him. Zhen Jinhe said:
“Uncle Li is right. This place is so desolate, there’s really nothing fun to do here. Let’s go somewhere else, let’s eat something delicious and have some fun. It’s much better than being in this desolate wilderness.”
Jia Hu reluctantly agreed and turned away without saying another word.
Manager Li wiped the cold sweat from his brow; these young masters were truly difficult to please.
The more they prevent us from getting close, the more it proves there's something wrong here. It seems my grandfathers were right.
Looking at the two young masters in front of him, who were completely unaware of what was happening and were still trying to make him happy, Jia Hu sighed inwardly. These young masters, who were now living in luxury and enjoying all the riches and honors, might become prisoners in the blink of an eye.
Seeing that Jia Hu's complexion had improved considerably, Zhen Jinhe felt relieved and started chatting and laughing.
“Since we’re out together, I’m determined to show you all the best in the city. Otherwise, once you leave, who knows when you’ll be able to come back again.”
Zhen Jinyi then added:
"Brothers, we don't know when you're leaving. My brother and I need to prepare gifts as soon as possible. It's not easy for us to meet, so we must give you gifts when you leave."
Jia Hu and Situ Minghe didn't think much of it, assuming that they really wanted to prepare gifts. Considering their friendship, they figured the gifts they prepared would probably be useless.
Jia Hu thought for a moment and smiled:
"We don't know when we'll leave, and the Emperor hasn't said anything either."
Situ Minghe also laughed:
“You’re so kind, but Grandfather hasn’t said when we’re going back yet. We still have time, so we can go out and play together again then.”
The two were somewhat disappointed at not getting the answer they wanted, but the young prince and the others were unaware of it, which was not their fault and could not be helped.
To ease the tension, Zhen Jinhe mentioned several fun places in the city and asked everyone where they wanted to go.
The places Zhen Jinhe described were nothing more than teahouses, restaurants, and bookstores.
Situ Minghe and Jia Hu both felt they were about the same.
Let Zhen Jin and I make the decision; we can just take them there directly.
It was a rare opportunity to invite them out, and Zhen Jinhe didn't want to leave a bad impression. Zhen Jinhe was not young anymore, and he had already understood the importance of making friends with these people. Seeing that everyone's interest was not high...
Zhen Jinhe smiled and said:
"Although the sun is out today, it's still a bit cold. I'm afraid you're all not used to the weather here."
I own a estate in the suburbs with hot springs. Since we're out here, why don't we go soak in the hot springs and stretch our muscles?
The weather in the Jiangnan region is hot and humid in summer, and damp and cold in winter. It's not very cold in winter, but it's damp and cold, which makes people feel uncomfortable.
A hot spring resort is a good option. We can't go to the salt fields, and we've already explored the city. Soaking in a hot spring would be very relaxing.
Jia Hu checked the books and found that the climate of the Jiangnan region is subtropical monsoon, characterized by four distinct seasons: mild, cold, and dry winters, and hot, windy, and rainy summers.
Jia Hu noticed the hot spring villa, which Zhen Jinhe introduced as his hot spring villa.
As expected, wealth should not be flaunted. He used to think that owning a hot spring resort was already impressive, but now it seems that hot spring resorts are a standard feature of rich young masters.
However, Zhen Jinhe's hot spring estate is definitely not comparable to his own. His own was given to him by important figures, and the things inside are not something that everyone can have.
Jia Hu joked:
"Young Master Zhen is truly accomplished at a young age; he already owns his own hot spring estate."
Zhen Jinhe smiled and waved her hand.
“I have accomplished nothing; this estate was given to me by my grandfather.”
"And young master, please don't be so polite, just call me Jinhe."
Jia Hu said:
Is it inappropriate to call someone by their full name?
Zhen Jinhe smiled and said:
“How could it be inappropriate? We’re both young now, and we’ve become friends. Calling each other by name is more intimate.”
"Alright, then don't call me Young Master anymore, just call me Jia Hu."
After agreeing on the terms of address, the atmosphere became much more harmonious.
During their conversation, Jia Hu learned that Zhen Jinhe had acquired the estate as a reward from the Zhen family's patriarch for his academic progress.
Zhen Jinhe looked somewhat triumphant.
"I don't like boxing and have no talent for martial arts, so I can only get into reading."
My grandfather was very pleased with my progress and gifted me this hot spring resort.
After Zhen Jinhe finished speaking, he looked at his younger brother, Zhen Jinyi, who was standing to the side.
"In my family, in my generation, there are only two male members left: my younger brother and me."
Therefore, my grandfather was very strict about my studies, and my younger brother was also a good student.
After Zhen Jinhe finished speaking, he said to Zhen Jinyi:
“Jinyi, don’t worry. Grandfather said that he has already prepared the hot spring estate, and it will be given to you in the future.”
Zhen Jinhe and Zhen Jinyi appeared to be very close brothers.
Jia Hu also felt that Zhen Jinhe was not bad, as he was sincere and caring towards his brothers.