The Xu family is the richest in the county, but Master Xu has only one son. His uncles are all eyeing the family fortune, so to keep their child from being taken advantage of, Master Xu and his wife decide to find him a live-in husband. But they don't want their son to be treated unfairly, either, so they insist the groom be literate and handsome. They've searched for over half a year without finding anyone suitable.
People around the county mutter that the Xu family must be looking for a male Xishi, given how high their standards are. At this rate, their young master will grow old alone at home.
Lin Yuanming worked himself to death in his previous life. After being born into ancient times, he swore that this time he would live the life of a lazy good-for-nothing. When he hears the Xu family is looking for a live-in husband, he eagerly volunteers. After passing one trial after another, he finally becomes a live-in son-in-law. He never expected his new husband to keep urging him to help manage the family business.
No! I really just want to lie around for another five hundred years! But little by little, he can't bear to see his husband working so hard. In the end, he takes up the burden and works alongside him. Their business grows bigger and bigger, until they become merchants to the imperial household.
Theme: A better tomorrow comes from working hard at life
?? No? Is this the end???
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