After time travel, he devoted himself to helping his father with his career.

Xu Honglei found that the layout of the third floor and the second floor were very different. The third floor was obviously more comfortable and open. Xu Honglei raised his eyebrows and went up to the third floor. It was rare to see a shop on the best floor that did not welcome customers.

Mingjia was in her private room, looking at the land prices around the capital and the asking prices of several properties in the capital that Wang Duo helped inquire about, and thinking about the possibility of setting aside some money for investment in the capital.

Although Mingjia knew that if all the money was used to buy wasteland in Xuzhou, he could double the money back. However, if you have a life to make money, you must also have a life to spend it.

Nowadays, Mingjia is more and more inclined to use safe insurance methods. Mingjia rarely uses methods that are too aggressive.

Mingjia was concentrating on counting money when she suddenly heard Mrs. Yan's voice, "Mr. Xu, are you here to find our young master Mingjia?"

Ming Jia suddenly looked up and saw Mrs. Yan standing on one side with a pot of hot water with a serious face, asking Xu Honglei who was standing at the door.

Judging from Mrs. Yan's appearance, she must have just gone to the tea room to get hot water. Xu Honglei didn't feel embarrassed when he was caught peeping, and said with a smile: "They are talking about poetry and poetry downstairs, it's really boring. I just want to see what you are doing!"

Mingjia didn't have any secrets. Mingjia pretended not to know about Xu Honglei's peeping just now, and generously invited Xu Honglei to come in and sit down. She happened to also want to find a chance to chat with Xu Honglei.

"Brother Xu, come in and drink tea." Mingjia invited Xu Honglei to come and sit, then stood up and walked to the small table with tea sets.

Xu Honglei walked in in two steps and sat down opposite Ming Jia. "You are really awesome. You are in charge of a shop's business at such a young age!"

An unmarried young man like Xu Honglei actually doesn't have much money. He doesn't have his own property, so he just relies on a little money every month. Generally, only after marriage, the elders will allocate some property and learn to take care of it themselves.

Moreover, many properties in the big family are left to the mistress to take care of. If Xu Honglei gets married in the future, his wife will probably take care of the property.

Therefore, Xu Honglei was very confused when he saw that Ming Jia was actually taking care of the shop, but he also knew that he shouldn't ask more questions.

Ming Jia didn't think there was anything shameful about it, and readily admitted, "I haven't liked studying since I was a child, and I have no talent for martial arts. I just like making money. I have an older brother who is good at studying, so he indulged me."

Ming Jia's words were a bit generous, but they inexplicably touched Xu Honglei's heart. Xu Honglei felt like he had found a soulmate. His eldest brother was also very powerful, but he didn't like reading or practicing martial arts.

"Won't your parents ask you to study and take the imperial examination like your brother?" Xu Honglei asked impatiently.

Mingjia recalled her parents' attitude towards her reading. Mingjia shook her head simply, "My mother always told me to read less books so that I don't get tired!"

Ming Jia's words immediately stunned Xu Honglei! Xu Honglei had previously guessed that Ming Jia and Ming Jun were legitimate concubines, but later his father told him that they were two full brothers.

At this moment, Xu Honglei still couldn't help but feel conspiracy theories. Both are legitimate sons, one is taught by a famous teacher, but the other is allowed to go into business?

Xu Honglei did not take the imperial examination, but he was also knowledgeable. Mingjun's knowledge and extensive knowledge of books can be seen at first glance as he has hired famous teachers to teach him and has a large collection of books at home.

In this kind of family situation, the attitude of the elders towards Mingjia's study seems strange.

Mingjia originally wanted to tease Xu Honglei so that Xu Honglei would be envious of his more liberal parents, but Mingjia only needed to see Xu Honglei's expression to guess that he was thinking wrong again.

Ming Jia was speechless. Do the children in the capital like to think too much and then imagine the struggles in the back house? Come to think of it, I have watched my mother fight with various aunts since she was a child.

But when I grew up, I would still marry a real wife and take concubines, and suddenly I began to not understand the fights between the women in the back house. Green Tea's provocation and Bai Lian's weakness were all believed without brains.

"Alas!" Mingjia sighed. After getting along with him for this period of time, Mingjia actually admired Xu Honglei. It seems to have no merit, but under the cynical appearance, there are many advantages.

"My father's official position is not high, and my brother is very good at studying. In this case, it may not be the best choice for me to take the imperial examination. Whether it is my personal wish or the overall consideration of the family, it is good to join the military or do business. s Choice!"

Mingjia's words suddenly gave Xu Honglei a lot of ideas. Seeing that Xu Honglei had listened, Mingjia continued: "If I join the martial arts, my father and my brother can't help me, and I can't help them. But it's different when I do business. Got it!"

Mingjia would not speak too clearly, she believed Xu Honglei could understand. Mingjia actually wanted to add something to boast about, "Moreover, I think I am very talented in business."

Fortunately, although the status of merchants in Daliang was not as high as that of scholars, the overall country's policy did not go so far as to emphasize agriculture and suppress business. The main reason is that the founding emperor was a very wise emperor.

Although it is a bit surprising that Mingjia openly talks about his business, it is not too deviant. But these remarks had a huge impact on Xu Honglei.

Xu Honglei lived a very wanton and transparent life, but for such a person, his heart was actually very delicate. It was not that he didn't care about many things, but he just knew that it was useless to care.

Xu Honglei knew that the General's Mansion would belong to his eldest brother in the future, but he could get a share of the wealth that would last him a lifetime. Moreover, his future family will also be protected by his eldest brother, and no one in the capital will dare to bully him.

Therefore, Xu Honglei has no goal to work hard for. He is the son of a military commander, so of course he doesn't want to become a scholar if he can't.

His eldest brother is a martial artist, and the family's resources are limited, so naturally they all go to his eldest brother. Now that the eldest brother's eldest son has been born, the family's resources will be distributed to the eldest grandson in two years.

Nowadays, the Liang Dynasty is stable. In addition to the generals guarding the border, the families of the generals staying in the capital each have an outstanding descendant. It is enough for him to inherit his father's legacy, but he does not need a son who works hard and makes progress.

Xu Honglei met many young men from various families in the capital, especially the second generation of his own circle. Xu Honglei once felt that he was the most sober person alive.

However, Mingjia's words just now seemed to wake him up. It seems that he can also have a different way of living, doing things that will not compete with his elder brother for resources, and even help him.

Xu Honglei suddenly laughed and stood up, "Hahahaha! Thank you Mingjia for your advice, I understand! Please help me tell your elder brother that I will go back today and pick him up early tomorrow morning. Racecourse!"

"Hey!" Mingjia was dumbfounded! Although she wanted to help Xu Honglei a little bit, she didn't expect it to be so satisfying! Moreover, she still has a lot to say!

Why did this person just leave? The question is, what on earth did Xu Honglei figure out! Ming Jia now feels that Xu Honglei is somewhat like a middle-aged boy in his previous life. After considering Xu Honglei's age, he seems to be right.