Chen Fangjie had always felt that he was not particularly quick-witted.
He did everything in a methodical, by-the-book manner, carrying himself with remarkable composure. He was deeply praised and loved by the family elders. Even the two ancestors at home were quite fond of him.
Yet for some reason, ever since he had hooked up with his future brother-in-law Wang Shouzhe, the cleverness buried in his bones had kept springing out.
There was no helping it. That fellow Shouzhe was always digging pits for him to jump into. If he had not been forced to become a little sharper, he would have long since been cheated black and blue by him.
That brat had arranged for Ancestor Longyan to be here and had not even given him a heads-up.
Ancestor Longyan glanced him up and down, then said blandly, "Such a glib tongue. Later, Luoyi will have to discipline you properly. Get up."
Chen Fangjie smiled bitterly. In over twenty years of life, this was the first time he had ever been called glib-tongued. Shouzhe, Shouzhe, you really did me dirty.
Still, he climbed to his feet and continued honestly, "Yes, yes, Ancestor's criticism is right. From now on, whatever Luoyi says, I will listen." His own wife—never mind disciplining him, she could train him however she liked!
"Brother Chen, I still have important matters to attend to, so I will not keep you company. Rest early." Wang Shouzhe smiled as he cupped his hands, then left Xia Garden with Ancestor Longyan.
After Wang Shouzhe left, Chen Fangjie was miserable. "Rest? My heart is filled with envy and jealousy, and my feelings are in turmoil. How can I rest? Forget it, Wang Mei, just arrange any guest room for me." The worst part was that he had said earlier that