Chapitre 408: Xia Chen's Act

It would be advantageous if word got out. Uncle Chen had seniority and a gift for storytelling that made it captivating.

Song Yan wanted to refuse, but she had no valid reason to do so.

Chen Lian also insisted on accompanying them.

Li Jin had been taking an afternoon nap but was awakened by the commotion in the courtyard. When she saw Xia Chen, surprise flickered in her eyes.

"Xia Chen, why are you back?" she inquired. "Is it to bring Grandma some money?"

Xia Chen, concerned about Xia Ru's deliberate rivalry by opening a shop, decided to address it upfront in response to Li Jin's question. His expression turned somber as he spoke, "Grandma, usually I'd be more than willing to bring you money and food, but this time, our business is in dire straits.