Expelled from the Duke's mansion, the fake heiress is richer than a country.

Chapter 148: Success?

Watching the procession of carriages from the Duke's mansion finally rumble away and disappear at the end of the street, Yu Wenbin let out a long sigh of relief.

They've finally gone their separate ways!

Following the other convoy for nearly half a month must have been incredibly suffocating for him.

Not only were countless eyes scrutinizing his every move, but even a few words exchanged with his third sister drew the cold, stern gaze of the Duchess, who had come to visit her.

During his visit to the Duke's mansion, he seemed less like a guest and more like a thief. Perhaps this was the aura of someone in a higher position?

The third sister could remain calm, but he couldn't.

"Ranran, let's go to Ruicaifang to find Boss Wei first!"

Yu Wenbin was eager to get down to business; finding an inn could wait.

Yu Wanran understood her elder brother's eagerness and nodded with a smile. Yu Wenbin was worried that his third sister was still weak after recovering from her injuries, so he carried a large bundle on his shoulder, carried the remaining luggage in his hand, and used one hand to help his third sister walk slowly.

But when they found the location, they were stunned—

The plaque for Ruicaifang is gone, replaced by another plaque: Suboxuan!

They peered into the shop, but the dyeing workers and equipment were nowhere to be seen in the courtyard. The shop in front, however, had been expanded and renovated, and an old woman sat behind the counter, giving them a disapproving look.

Two country bumpkins who look like they came from the countryside, what are they looking at so furtively?

Yu Wenbin suppressed his shock and, without noticing the other woman's expression, quickly stepped forward to inquire: "Auntie, I have something to ask you. What happened to the original owner of this shop? His surname was Wei. Besides running a cloth shop, he also ran a dyeing business."

The old woman took out a feather duster and started banging it on her counter. Ostensibly, she was sweeping away dust, but she was actually aiming at people. Her voice was high-pitched and impatient.

"Does anyone know anyone surnamed Wei or what about the dye shop? This shop is rented by my family. If you're not buying anything, then go somewhere else and don't interfere with my business!"

Seeing that the old lady was difficult to deal with, the brother and sister had no choice but to leave Suboxuan and go to the shop next door to inquire.

The shopkeeper next door was a middle-aged woman who was easy to talk to and liked to gossip.

Upon hearing them ask about the Mr. Wei from Ruicaifang, his eyes lit up immediately: "You're asking about Boss Wei? I know, I know! Boss Wei has miraculously made a fortune in such a short time!"

"They sold their original small shop and took over a large storefront on a bustling street in the city center! Are you also relatives of Boss Wei, here to seek refuge with him?"

She's run into a lot of people like this lately. The old woman next door is fierce, but in the end, they all come to her shop to ask questions.

Boss Wei is a legend who rose to prominence on this street! Her enthusiasm stemmed from her own experience as a businesswoman; she was eager to know how Boss Wei made his fortune.

Therefore, when Yu Wanran and her brother inquired about Wei Yucai's whereabouts, she subtly probed into their background.

However, Yu Wanran kept thanking him with a smile. Even after asking about the location of Wei Yucai's new shop, she didn't reveal that she had any business dealings with Wei Yucai.

This led the middle-aged woman to believe that the two siblings were among those who had come to take advantage of the Wei family's rise to power. She watched their departing figures with disdain.

Once they were far from the alley, Yu Wenbin, barely containing his excitement, asked Yu Wanran, his heart pounding, "Third Sister! Did Boss Wei succeed? That red velvet grass..."

The street was bustling with people. Yu Wanran glanced at him, signaling him to be quiet. She whispered, "Whether it's true or not, we'll know when we see Boss Wei!"

A red cloth of exceptionally vibrant color would undoubtedly sell well in the market, a fact proven in the previous life. Yu Wanran was not surprised that Wei Yu was able to succeed.

The reason this life has been so full of twists and turns is probably because the one who brought out the Red Velvet Grass was not a traveling merchant; and the one who made a fortune using the Red Velvet Grass was not the lucky one from before.

They arrived at the bustling main street. This street was considered the largest commercial district in the capital. All the largest and most upscale shops in the capital were located here, including money exchange shops and jewelry stores.

Most of the people strolling and shopping on this street are dressed in finery and surrounded by a retinue.

The brother and sister seemed to have stumbled into a world that didn't belong to them, receiving strange looks from passersby from time to time.

Standing in front of the new Ruicaifang, which was more than three times larger than the previous shop, and seeing the crowds of dignitaries in front of the door, Yu Wenbin was intimidated and pulled Yu Wanran along.

"Third Sister, if we go in like this, won't we be kicked out?"

Even the owner of Su Bo Xuan used to look at them with disdain. Would Boss Wei even give them a second glance now?

Yu Wanran smiled slightly.

"Brother, if we get kicked out, we'll just sell the red velvet grass to someone else!"

The red velvet in Datong Village has been almost completely uprooted by the villagers. It will take at least two or three years for it to revive. Currently, only the second branch of the Yu family in the entire country still has some red velvet seeds.

There are plenty of people who want to replace Wei Yucai!

Yu Wenbin thought it made sense. He mustered his confidence, straightened his back, and followed behind his younger sister.

Contrary to expectations, they were met with indifference and even ridicule. Instead, as soon as they appeared, several of the other men fixed their attention on them with intense stares.

Yu Wenbin felt extremely uncomfortable under their gaze. He thought to himself, "Are they starting to treat us like thieves because of our unfashionable clothes?"

A waiter approached with a beaming smile. Before he could speak, Yu Wanran asked, "Excuse me, is your boss surnamed Wei, Wei Yucai? Our surname is Yu, and we made an appointment with him three months ago..."

The waiter's face lit up with surprise.

"Miss Yu! Brother Yu! We've finally been waiting for you! Our boss has been talking about you for so long, showing us your portraits every day, afraid of missing out..."

"Quickly, quickly! Please come in! I'll go and fetch your master right away..."

The other men stopped in their tracks, dejected, and glanced at the man before him. Really! A mere moment's hesitation, and this clever young man beat them to it, costing them a huge reward?

Yu Wanran and her brother were both surprised and delighted, and followed the waiter inside. Yu Wenbin was a little confused and asked the particularly attentive waiter a question.

"Your employer even shows you our siblings' portraits every day?"

"Didn't the employer move to a new address?"

The guy laughed.

"In case the new employees don't recognize you two and cause unnecessary misunderstandings, we had your portraits painted. Every employee who comes to Ruicai Workshop must memorize your appearance to avoid missing you."

"The owner often sends people to keep an eye on that original site, so it seems we missed you two!"

Otherwise, the guests would be brought in by other staff members, and he wouldn't be the one to greet them. The staff member secretly rejoiced at his good fortune.

He led the two to the back hall and poured them tea. The waiter then ran off to find Wei Yucai. These days, too many people were crowding the shop demanding goods and trying to curry favor, so Wei Yucai rarely showed up at the shop anymore.

The brother and sister sipped their tea, looking around the new shop. The layout was similar to their old shop, a courtyard house. But it was much more spacious and clean, and in a prime location.

There were no miscellaneous dyeing tools or cloth drying in the courtyard. Presumably for security reasons, they had been moved to a room or other place.

But it's good to know that Wei Yu succeeded.

Judging from the reactions of these guys, they are even more confident in negotiating a cooperation with Wei Yucai!