"Yes, I ate at your second uncle's place before coming here," Mr. Gu said.
Gu Chengrui nodded and asked Qiuxiang to serve them tea and fruit. He then inquired about their business.
Only then did he learn that, thanks to Gu Wanning and his own rise in status, their business was thriving. They had replaced their medium-sized ships with larger ones and even ventured into sea transport.
Their primary purpose for this visit was to deliver sea goods to the capital.
Gu Chengrui listened attentively and offered a reminder, "It's excellent that business is going well. However, we must maintain a low profile to avoid causing trouble for the Empress or inviting schemes against us."
"Don't worry," Mr. Gu reassured him. "After the past ups and downs, I've learned my limits. Earning enough for retirement is more important than anything else."