“Alright, Mother, if you want to take Erniu with you, then let Sanwang drive the cart with me!” Liang Shuyan put down her chopsticks and said.

After the family finished their simple meal, Liang Shuyan was called to her room by the old lady.

Li Lanfang was a clean person. She tugged at the crumpled bed sheet, patted the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), and said, "Sit down, Mother has something to tell you!"

Liang Shuyan swallowed hard. Ever since Li Lanfang time-traveled, she had been doing embroidery at home. As her daughter, Liang Shuyan didn't want her to be too tired. She wanted to work hard to earn money so that her mother could live a comfortable old age.

"Mother, what's wrong?"

"I'd like Erniu to go to a martial arts school. I know the headmaster there, and I think Erniu is in great shape. After graduating from this school, he could become a镖师 (bodyguard/escort) for a镖局 (security escort agency), which would be a good career choice. What do you think?"

During this period, Liang Shuyan neglected the children's future. Right now, she has only secured a good future for Jin Dashan, and she really hasn't taken care of the other children.

"Mother, how did you get to know the head of the martial arts school while you were at home?"

Li Lanfang hesitated for a moment, then turned around and took out a package from under her pillow. She slowly opened it and took out a crumpled piece of paper with faint writing on it and an army stamp.

"This martial arts school, in principle, belongs to our Jin family. However, since our Jin family lacks the talent to manage it, we have temporarily entrusted it to someone else. But in reality, the heir to this martial arts school is me, and the founder here, you see, it's clearly written, is Jin Xun!"

Liang Shuyan certainly knew who Jin Xun was. In the past, her mother-in-law would always pat her chest and say, "Your father is a general who commands the army. In the future, our family will be a military family and will be honored."

Liang Shuyan's eyes widened in surprise, and then she grabbed the old lady's hands: "Mother, so this martial arts school really belongs to our family?"

"Well, so I want Erniu to first learn and familiarize himself with the martial arts school's procedures, and then Erniu will be the head of the martial arts school. I want to replace all the current people with our own people!"

Liang Shuyan didn't want to get involved in this matter. She glanced at Li Lanfang and said, "Mother, I'll leave this matter to you. Just tell me what the martial arts school needs. But the martial arts school is what my father-in-law left behind, so you just have to watch over it and make sure it thrives."

The old lady was very uneasy. She didn't know whether she should tell Liang Shuyan about her dream. If she did, would Liang Shuyan stop her from managing the martial arts school?

Liang Shuyan was exhausted after a long day. She lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) and made soft breathing sounds. The old lady gently pulled up the quilt and tenderly tucked a strand of long hair from her forehead behind her ear.

"Good child, you've worked so hard for this family, get some sleep!"

Liang Shuyan opened her eyes and found the room empty. She washed her face, sat in front of the mirror, and began to examine herself. She had lost a little weight recently, though not noticeably, but her skin didn't seem to have improved. Making money was one thing, but skincare and weight loss were equally important. It was about her image; what if she became a rich woman someday? Wouldn't people laugh at her if she went out like this?

Thinking of this, she summoned the system: "Is that beautiful woman in the shop trying to scam me? She claims she can whiten skin even though it doesn't work. I demand a refund of my gold coins!"

"Host! How can you do this? No matter what, you've already used it, so how can you refund the gold coins?"

"Why not? Look at my face, it's still so dark, it's completely ineffective. As a consumer, am I not allowed to protect my rights? What kind of online store is this, refusing to protect the interests of consumers? I want to file a complaint!"

"Host, please calm down. How about this: if you feel this beautiful woman isn't working, we'll replace her with a better one for you free of charge. What do you think?"

Liang Shuyan then said, "What if it still doesn't work? It would be a waste of my time. What do you suggest we do about this?"

"Then, we'll give you reasonable compensation later, okay? Don't worry, this time our store recommends you use the Porcelain Beauty series of cosmetics, which beautify and moisturize the skin, and also come with essence cream, facial cleanser, and face mask for you to choose from!"

"Okay, then please put all these things in my warehouse. I'll collect them now—no, I need them right now!"

Soon, items arrived in the warehouse from the store, and a notification popped up asking if you wanted to claim them.

Liang Shuyan nodded and said yes. Then a whole bunch of bottles and jars appeared in front of her. She looked at them and they were all from the Porcelain Beauty series.

After washing her face, she applied some of the Porcelain Beauty face cream, which felt cool and refreshing on her face.

After tidying up a bit, she thought of Mr. Su, whom Li Zheng had invited to the village a few days ago. She wanted to take Mr. Su to see if the village school was ready.

Children in the village as old as Niu Niu don't go to school. Those who can afford it go to school outside, while those who can't stay at home.

Mr. Su had been here for a while. When he saw Liang Shuyan, he came out with a smile and asked, "Madam, are you here today to check on the school's preparations?"

"Yes, Mr. Su, how have you been staying at home these past few days? The furnishings are simple, and with so many people around, it's inevitable that I sometimes neglect one thing for another. Please forgive me, sir. My daughter, Niu Niu, may be your first student. Please give her some guidance, sir."

Mr. Su said politely, "Not at all, you're too kind, Auntie Dashan! Niu Niu is a smart and sensible child. Every time she sees me, she always comes up to greet me. No matter what delicious food she eats, she always brings some for me. Don't worry about Niu Niu's schooling, just focus on doing your business well!"

As they spoke, they arrived at an old house next to the ancestral hall in the village. Li Zheng had already arrived there, bringing several workers. He repaired the walls and roof, and then instructed someone to clean it. Only then did he walk towards Liang Shuyan and Mr. Su.

"It's all packed up. Come in and take a look. See if anything is missing and try to get it. No matter what, we can't let the children suffer."

Liang Shuyan found that the house was clean, with a few old tables and chairs, and a wooden board on the wall. Overall, it looked quite nice.

Mr. Su inspected the windows and said, "The cracks in these windows are quite large. I'm afraid the children will suffer in the winter!"

Li Zheng laughed heartily: "That's no problem, we can just find a craftsman to repair it! But how about waiving the tuition fees?"

Liang Shuyan said, "The cost of books is also a considerable expense, and with the teacher's expenses, the village can't afford it. How about this, we'll charge a symbolic small fee, just for the books. I believe the villagers will be willing to accept that."