Chapter 368: Male college students are not allowed to stay

A few days passed in a flash.

Wen Yan was busy all day and went to bed early.

Knock knock knock——

There were three rhythmic knocks on the door.

Wen Yan was half asleep, so she sat up and asked, "Who is it?"

"It's me."

"Brother Xiyan!"

Wen Yan quickly got up and opened the window: "Come in, it's cold outside, it's warmer inside."

Meng Xiyan turned his back to her and coughed softly to remind her, "It's not the right time for me to enter a woman's bedroom at this late hour."

Wen Yan slapped her head in frustration and said, "Look at my memory. Wait a minute, I'll go put on some clothes."

After a cup of tea.

"Although we have to avoid suspicion, there is no need to be so open and aboveboard!" Wen Yan was in tears.

Just as she put on her clothes, Meng Xiyan grabbed her clothes and pulled her onto the roof.

"A-choo... It's too windy here and really cold. Let's talk somewhere else." Wen Yan felt like the tip of her nose was about to freeze off.

"In order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, let's talk about it here." Meng Xiyan put on the hood of Wen Yan's cloak, which could at least block some of the wind and snow.

Wen Yan clenched her fists.

Before he even understood what was happening with the Ning family, Meng Xiyan had already started to uphold the moral virtues of a man!

Forget it, there’s nothing much to say to a love-brained man, so let’s talk business first.

Wen Yan told him about her cooperation with Madam Sheng in opening a spice shop.

Meng Xiyan said: "If you think it's appropriate, then open it. Since the Meng family didn't contribute any money, they won't take any dividends."

“Who said you didn’t work hard?

Aren’t you aware of my prestige outside?

If the Meng family had not been involved, how could those people have stayed quiet?

They pounced on us like hungry wolves, gnawing away every last bone."

Wen Yan smiled and wanted to pat Meng Xiyan's shoulder like a big brother, but suddenly remembered that he was observing the male ethics. His little paws froze in mid-air and he patted the air a few times.

"Besides, you're getting married soon, so why don't you save up some dowry for yourself? Otherwise, will your wife have to suffer with you in the future?"

Thinking of the empty warehouse at home, Meng Xiyan hesitated for a moment.

A delicate woman like Ning Tan should be treated as a precious treasure instead of having to suffer with him.

He immediately agreed: "As for business matters, go back and discuss it with the housekeeper."

"Okay! Boss, you are so domineering and powerful." Wen Yan flattered him without asking for any money.

Meng Xiyan was so coaxed by her that he couldn't suppress the smile.

Afterwards, Wen Yan told him about Ning Tan's family.

"The Ning family's mother and daughter have already made up their minds. If they can't reach an agreement with the Qian family, they will report the case to Jingzhao Prefecture. Please keep an eye on them during this period."

Meng Xiyan looked embarrassed.

"What's wrong, big brother?" Wen Yan asked directly if there was a reason behind this.

Meng Xiyan thought for a moment and then told the truth, "Jinyang Prefecture is very busy with official business. I'm only able to return for the New Year thanks to the Emperor's wisdom. As soon as the snow stops, I'll set off back to Jinyang Prefecture."

As for the Ning family, I'm afraid I can't do it myself."

Meng Xiyan didn't show it on his face, but he was very anxious in his heart.

He had already made a plan in his mind and decided to resign from the position of Jinyang prefect first.

With the experience of five years ago as a lesson, Meng Xiyan now doesn't want to stay away from her at all.

He was afraid of being too far away from her and losing her again.

Wen Yan was not as anxious as him.

This heavy snow will not stop until the end of the first lunar month.

Meng Xiyan can't leave for a while.

"Anyway, as long as you're in the capital, I'll keep an eye on you for another day. After you take up your post at Jinyang Prefecture, I'll take good care of Sister Ning Tan for you."

Wen Yan looked at Meng Xiyan and chuckled, "So our famous young General Meng actually looks like this when he's emotionally moved. Tsk tsk tsk, it really is true that men can't be kept when they grow up!"

Under Wen Yan's teasing, Meng Xiyan's cheeks became hot.

Meng Xiyan: “…”

Wen Yan is so bold that he even dares to make fun of himself.

Fortunately, it was late at night, dark, and Wen Yan's eyesight was not good, so she could not notice his embarrassed look.

If this gets out, where will his face be?

Meng Xiyan said: "Even if I break off relations with the Meng family, I can't immediately propose marriage to the Ning family.

Wait for half a month, and then I'll find a reason to come back."

Meet Ning Tan in private.

As long as she didn't object, he would ask His Majesty the Emperor to grant them a marriage.

Meng Xiyan had calculated everything.

Wen Yan saw that he had a plan, so he stopped asking questions.

Time flies like an arrow.

There are more and more students in the capital.

In line with Wen Yan's sales plan, the business of "A Little Mo" is getting better and better.

The shop was constantly crowded with customers.

The heavy snow turns into light snow around the Lantern Festival.

By the end of the first lunar month, the wind and snow had completely stopped.

Wen Yan has been extremely busy during this period.

He had to prepare for the opening of the new incense shop, keep an eye on the new discount business of "A Little Ink", and inquire about the sales of woolen cloth and fur coats from time to time.

Wen Yan was so busy that he had no time to rest. It was also time for Meng Xiyan to leave Beijing for his new post.

Wen Yan got up early, went to inspect Yidianmo first, and then went to the city gate to see Meng Xiyan off.

Wen Yan walked into the store and saw that there were fewer customers. She couldn't help but ask Su He, "Why are there so few people?"

Su He whispered to Wen Yan, "There are many more students in the city recently, and our store has launched a discount sale, so customers are coming in an endless stream.

Those who come to use the heating for free don’t want to affect our business, so they don’t come during the day and only come to use the heating at night to sleep.”

"They are thoughtful." Wen Yan smiled.

"How's the situation in the store? Is there any trouble I need to solve?" Wen Yan glanced at the customers in the store. They were all dressed like scholars and were mostly strangers.

They should all be candidates from other places who came to take the exam.

Yidianmo has a great reputation and its products are of high quality and low price.

The store has sufficient heating and provides hot water. At mealtimes, they also provide some steamed bread and pancakes.

The customers who come to the store are very orderly and never make loud noises.

Readers like to come here.

“This store is truly unique. It feels more like a private library than a store.

But the shop is too small."

A male voice suddenly came from behind Wen Yan.

He spoke at a high volume, which was particularly loud in the quiet shop.

Wen Yan couldn't help but look back, and saw a man in a green gown, twirling a folding fan, and commenting on her shop with his friends.

Wen Yan raised his brows slightly when he saw this.

His clothes looked ordinary, but they were actually made of tribute satin. The cloud pattern on it was the latest pattern of the year, and ordinary wealthy people could not get it.

He was able to make clothes to wear, which shows that his family background is not just ordinary wealth and power.

It must be an existence that most of the powerful people in the capital can only dream of.

People like them would look down on such a simple and monotonous shop and would probably leave soon.

"If you need anything, come to me. I'll go see my brother off first." Wen Yan waved at Su He, tucked her scattered hair behind her ears, and prepared to leave.

Suddenly, a folding fan was stretched out and frivolously lifted Wen Yan's wrist.