Chapter 1338
Lorraine 26
Chapter 1338 Lorraine 26
Tartarus was slightly taken aback by Tan You's counterattack, then burst into laughter. He laughed heartily, and Louis glanced at him sideways before continuing his conversation with Gade, taking notes at the same time.
Gade glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw Tan You and Tartarus standing opposite each other, smiling at one another. Gade's admiration for Tan You rose several levels, thinking to himself that the Dubote family had truly suffered a great loss by missing out on a lord.
"I went out two months ago and bought two hundred slaves and adopted fifty orphans, mostly girls."
"The family castle has been built, and I am now organizing everyone to explore the land in the area near the family castle."
"Fifty acres of land have already been developed."
Louis recorded the data, and after a moment of contemplation, he said in a low voice, "Currently, half of the reclaimed land is planted with grass seeds, and the other half with ground grass."
"Take turns after a month. Also, go to the market and buy more grain. Don't feed them all grass seeds, as they are already deficient in nutrients."
Gade agreed without even asking Louis if he needed to consult Tan You's opinion. At the same time, he couldn't help but admire Tan You's generosity; so much money, just letting a kid do it all by himself.
Perhaps for someone like her, even if Louise didn't do well, it was just a lesson learned.
Tan You and Tartarus settled down in Silent Hill, which borders the Monster Forest and is frequently attacked by beast tides. It is an adventurer's paradise, but also a forbidden zone for ordinary people.
But because of the Moonstone, Gade managed to build a castle in the very center of Silent Hill with two hundred slaves.
Meanwhile, a large area of land in Silent Hill was also developed, and in a few months, the harvest would be ready. Only then would the Houston family officially get on the fast track.
Tan You has never interfered in the development of Silent Hill. The more she interferes now, the more unruly the original owner will be when she returns. She has no hope for the original owner's love-struck mind.
"We've been in the Free Territory for over six months now. Has anything changed in the capital?"
After Gade finished discussing the important matters, Louis inquired about the people and events of the past. The little boy, though vengeful, wanted to know what had become of those who had mistreated them.
Gade stood with his hands clasped: "Having lost the Moonstone, the Dubot family organized a team to enter Silent Hill, suffering heavy losses. They never tried again, and the Dubot family's business shrank dramatically."
“Young Master Williams resigned from the Royal Knights after his wedding and is now working with the Paget family to manage the family business.”
"Miss Jacqueline is married."
Louis exclaimed in surprise: "The groom isn't Williams?"
"No, the other party is the son of a marquis."
Louis was puzzled: "Didn't she really like Williams? There were rumors about her and Williams all over the capital before. My older sister even broke off her engagement with him. She should get what she wants."
Tan You chuckled: "Whether she likes Williams or the power of the Dubote family is a different matter."
"Friendship is worthless in the face of self-interest."
Louise expressed her heartfelt sentiments: "Elder sister, you are the most important person in my eyes."
Tan You didn't say whether she believed it or not. Where in this world is there pure affection? It's all about making a profit. She only believed one thing: affection is intertwined with profit.
It's just that some people have higher moral character; even if the benefits are gone or they have already gained them, they can still protect this friendship.
Tartarus said in a low voice, "Now that you've seen through all this, don't you find it all meaningless?" "How could it be?" Tan You shrugged. "If you don't want to look at people's hearts, then look at other things. There are so many beautiful things in this world, why bother focusing on these petty romances?"
Tartarus suddenly became curious: "Have you ever developed romantic feelings for someone, especially someone of the opposite sex?"
“No,” Tan You shook her head without hesitation: “I’ve done a lot of missions and met countless men. To be honest, I’ve met almost every type, but I’ve never developed romantic feelings for any man.”
Tartarus was slightly surprised: "A heartless woman."
Tan You agreed with this assessment: "I'm just not interested in these things. My life is smooth sailing as long as I don't get involved with men. Life becomes particularly troublesome once I get involved with men."
Tartarus found Tan You's words rather interesting. He had never discussed this topic with anyone else, so he couldn't help but wonder about Tan You's true thoughts: "You're misogynistic?"
“No, not at all,” Tan You thought for a moment, “I just can’t think of anything he could bring to my life.”
"I'm not a carnivore. Although I feel a bit lonely when I'm alone, I quite like that solitude."
"I will always admire power; nothing else matters."
Both of them were communicating telepathically, so Louis naturally didn't hear what they were saying. Tan You just sighed, "The original owner and Williams got married smoothly that year, and not long after the marriage, the original owner became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter."
"Less than a year later, she gave birth to another son."
"Right after she gave birth to her son, her health deteriorated rapidly, and she passed away not long after. It was clearly the Dubot family who did it."
"At that time, Jacqueline wasn't married yet, so the meaning is quite clear."
"Only the original owner of this body was a fool who couldn't see anything clearly and thought that a man's true feelings could remain unchanged forever."
Tan You calmly summarized the original owner's short and obsessive life in a few simple sentences. She couldn't say these things to others, but she could talk about anything with Tartarus.
"She's never experienced hardship. Once she has, she'll realize that a man's affection is the most useless thing in the world. Only power, strength, and money are the best tonics for a woman."
Tartarus chuckled: "If that's your thinking, then basically no one can fool you."
"Pretty much," Tan You wrinkled her nose. "If he's trying to lie to me, I'll beat his brains out."
"A fierce little girl, but you're really to my liking." Tartarus laughed heartily, feeling that although he had only known Tan You for a few months, their personalities were truly compatible.
The commotion within Silent Hill naturally didn't escape the notice of adventurers and mercenary groups. As the news spread, the Dubot family also learned of it.
That day, as Tan You was sitting cross-legged under a tree meditating, Louis came over with a bronze mirror, which was now gleaming with light.
"It's a call from the Dubote family, eldest sister, should we answer it?"
Tartarus sat cross-legged next to Tan You, eager to stir up trouble: "Go ahead, I want to know what they have to say."
Tan You gave him a helpless look: "You're a deity, is it really okay to be so gossipy?"