Gu An'an didn't expect that this young man in brocade robes would have similar thoughts to hers.

Both Shopkeeper Qiu and the young man in brocade robes were eyeing this piece of musk, clearly intending to present it to someone of greater importance.

Manager Qiu is indeed a landlord, but if it really comes down to a fight, he's probably no match for this young man in fine clothes.

Gu An'an was just an ordinary citizen, and she didn't want to offend anyone.

Now that we have this compromise, it couldn't be better.

The two looked at each other, and Lin Zixing's eyes lit up with a smile. "It seems that I and Miss Gu are of the same mind. I am truly honored."

Gu An'an didn't feel honored at all. Dealing with someone whose background she didn't know was not what she wanted to do.

But who knew we'd run into each other like this?

Gu An'an doesn't want to cause trouble, but if trouble comes, we're not afraid of it, right?

"You flatter me, young master."

"Lin Zixing, Miss Gu can just call me by my name."

Gu An'an smiled but did not reply. She looked at Manager Qiu and asked, "What do you think of Young Master Lin's suggestion?"

What else could Manager Qiu say?

His business was robbed, but now he can only thank Lin Zixing for "making things happen." Since he has no power or influence, he has no choice but to be grateful.

“Of course, of course, Young Master Lin’s suggestion is certainly good. Miss Gu, please wait a moment, I will go and get the silver notes.”

If it weren't for the fact that he had previously used the rosehips to create some medicinal formulas and sold them to some wealthy people, Manager Qiu would never have been able to come up with this thousand taels of silver.

Although I can afford it now, it still hurts to spend the money.

After counting the silver notes several times, Manager Qiu handed the thousand taels of silver notes to Gu An'an, saying, "Madam Gu, please check them. These silver notes can be exchanged at the money exchange."

These were just polite words, but Gu An'an was an extremely serious person. She checked each banknote one by one and only put them away after confirming that they were correct. "Thank you, shopkeeper. I'll send you more good things in the future."

With this thousand taels of silver, not only would living comfortably be no problem, but even moving to the county town wouldn't be an issue.

However, Gu An'an has no such plans for the time being; it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

With four children in the family, money is needed everywhere. Getting married and starting a career in the future will also be an expense, not to mention education. This thousand taels of silver may not be enough.

Although raising children well depends on one's own abilities, Gu An'an naturally hopes to raise these children well if she has the ability.

Poor little cabbages are actually money-devouring beasts, so they have to be careful with their money.

Gu An'an was filled with emotion. When she looked at Lin Zixing, a smile appeared on her face. "I wonder when Young Master Lin will..."

The man flipped up his folding fan with a slightly flippant air, revealing a small white porcelain bottle on it. "This is scar-reducing cream. If it doesn't work, Madam Gu, feel free to come to Lin's Cloth Shop to find me."

Lin's Cloth Shop is actually owned by this person?

As Gu An'an watched the person drift away, she felt that there was still a slightly strange smell in the air, a cool and bitter scent. For a moment, Gu An'an couldn't tell what kind of plant it was.

Shopkeeper Qiu, noticing the person staring blankly at the scar cream, whispered a reminder, "This young master Lin's family is extremely wealthy."

Gu An'an did recall, "Is it richer than Master Zhao's family?"

"That's not true. Master Zhao's family is just a local tycoon, but the Lin family's business extends all the way to the capital. I've heard they even have trade dealings with Xiyong. And I've also heard that one of Young Master Lin's daughters has gone to the palace to become a noble lady."

In the palace?

Gu An'an thought about the plot and realized that there were too many cannon fodder female supporting characters, and they didn't have any memorable points. She couldn't recall any important benefactors surnamed Lin.

Never mind, it's not important anyway, she had no plans to go to the capital.

When Gu An'an left the pharmacy, she had several packets of medicine in her hand.

Since Manager Qiu didn't take any money, why not take it?

These were all herbs for preventing colds, so Gu An'an was being somewhat cautious.

After all, these days, you could die from a cold if you're not careful, so you can never be too careful.

She put the medicine away and headed towards the largest restaurant in the county, following the direction pointed out by Manager Qiu.

Taibai Restaurant.

They really do have branches all over the place.

As soon as she entered, Gu An'an ran into Lin Zixing again.

"What a coincidence, Madam Gu is here to dine at the restaurant."

Gu An'an lifted the basket in her hand and said, "Ask the restaurant if they want this venison."

Lin Zixing suddenly realized, "I see. By the way, Madam Gu, did you hunt this musk deer yourself?"

Instead of answering, Gu An'an asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, just curious."

Musk deer are always decisive. Knowing that people covet their musk, they will often bite off the musk when they encounter danger.

To preserve the flavor of musk, the musk deer are extracted first, and then the musk deer are killed.

If it was indeed this person who hunted it, and she also understands medicine.

Logically speaking, there should naturally be some musk deer blood left behind.

Musk deer blood has the effect of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang.

Gu An'an quickly realized what Lin Zixing was talking about, but pretending not to understand was the best approach.

"Since Madam Gu is planning to sell this musk deer meat, why not sell it to me?"

Lin Zixing blinked, looking as if he were incredibly understanding, which made Gu An'an think that this person was somewhat odd.

"I didn't expect Young Master Lin to be so helpful."

What difference does it make who I sell to?

Gu An'an readily offered five taels of silver.

"If I'm not mistaken, mutton is only thirty coins a pound, and there are about seven or eight pounds of meat here. Isn't the price of this musk deer meat a bit high, young lady?"

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