I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?

Chapter 474: Seeking Gu Shuo’s Help for Seeds

Prince Yu watched as Minister Qian walked straight toward the main gate without even pausing and felt a surge of annoyance.

And right at that moment, a voice—more of a hindrance than a help—piped up next to him.

"Uncle, why did you suddenly pull me? I haven’t finished drinking."

"Drink, drink, drink! Can’t you show a little ambition? This is the last time I’m ever bringing you out." Prince Yu wished he could just drag him out by the collar.

"I can’t get a word in when you all are talking. What else am I supposed to do besides eat?"

"Can’t you just listen carefully? The Crown Prince of Xi Yan was handling state affairs at your age. Now, look at you."

"Well, Father Emperor isn’t planning on passing the throne to me anyway," Helian Chen frowned, his voice full of grievance.

Prince Yu: "..."

’I should just beat him to death and get it over with!’

"It’s true," Helian Chen added, unafraid of the consequences.

Prince Yu’s chest ached with anger. He flung his hand away, letting go of the boy. Just looking at him made his head throb.

Thrown off balance, Helian Chen winced, grabbing the edge of the table with his small hands to keep from falling. He looked up and glared indignantly.

Zhan Yi’s mouth twitched. ’This little Prince of Nanyuan really dares to say anything.’

’The matter of the throne wasn’t something to be discussed so casually. Besides, until the very last moment, anyone could potentially ascend. It was far too early to make any assumptions.’

Zhan Chi just thought the boy was simple-minded. ’He’s obsessed with learning. He’ll probably grow up to be a total bookworm—the kind you couldn’t get a peep out of even if you hit him with a stick!’

"I’m going to look for Boss Gu in a little while. If you’re free, Prince, how about coming with me?" Ye Qianning asked, looking up.

"Miss Xiang, you’re going to see Boss Gu Shuo?"

"Yes. Aren’t you looking for a partnership, Prince? I can try to make an introduction for you and Boss Gu."

"Boss Gu has resigned as an imperial merchant, so he’ll probably take over one of the Gu family’s merchant caravans, right? I think I’ll wait until the Gu family divides their assets and see whose caravan is closer to Nanyuan before making a decision." If Gu Shuo were still in charge of the imperial merchants, he definitely would have gone with Miss Xiang without a second thought.

After all, Old Master Gu also doted on Miss Xiang, so an introduction from her would be twice as effective with half the effort.

"Boss Gu probably won’t be taking over any Gu family businesses, and a partnership isn’t something that can be decided by proximity alone." The terrain in Nanyuan’s territory is difficult to travel, and the cities are too far apart.

Even if a family had a caravan right on the Nanyuan border, they wouldn’t choose to do business there.

"He resigned as an imperial merchant and he’s not taking over from the Gu family? Doesn’t that mean he’s empty-handed?" In that case, Prince Yu had even less need for this connection.

"Empty-handed? A capable person can become a tycoon even starting from scratch. An incapable person would squander a fortune even if you gave him mountains of gold and silver." Only a short-sighted person would think otherwise.

Prince Yu pondered the little girl’s words. ’Is Gu Shuo planning to start his own business?’

Zhan Yi didn’t know much about business, but he had great faith in Gu Shuo’s abilities. ’My granddaughter is right. True capability isn’t dependent on family resources.’

Zhan Chi felt truly slighted. ’So in this little girl’s eyes, Gu Shuo is also very capable? Is that why she’s seeking him out to talk business?’

’Is my daughter going to start a company with Gu Shuo?’

Qian Fanji’s heart sank. Gu Shuo seemed to have been lying low, yet he had secretly become so close with the child. It was terribly upsetting.

"It’s up to you whether you go or not." Ye Qianning didn’t press him.

Prince Yu considered it.

"Uncle, let’s go. I think what the fatty said makes a lot of sense." Helian Chen was in full agreement with her words.

’It’s like how a knowledgeable person can become a teacher anywhere!’

"Alright," Prince Yu nodded. "When do we leave?"

"Now."

Ye Qianning hopped down from her chair.

"Now? But our clothes... It would be impolite to pay a visit dressed like this." Prince Yu shook the hem of his robes.