Chapter 231 [Receiving Gifts Too Much]

He Xiuzhu thought Jiang Lili's strength was beyond his reach. He said that as long as he could make money with Jiang Lili, he would be happy to call her "little aunt," not just "little aunt." When it came to making money, his pride and competitive spirit were worthless. He weighed the situation and immediately gave in, calling her "boss."

Jiang Lili was stunned when she heard He Xiuzhu, whom she had only met once, calling her "little aunt" in such a smooth voice. Everyone in your He family is really talented and adaptable!

She replied to He Xiuzhu: "Then I have to thank the shopkeeper for trusting me and giving me so much authority."

Jiang Lili knew that without He Xiuzhu's letter, even if she had the Peony Golden Seal, these shopkeepers would only treat her as a distinguished guest sent by the He family to inspect the business, rather than a head shopkeeper with the same status as He Xiuzhu.

Jiang Lili has already sent the last batch of parts for the fire poles made by the craftsmen in Haizhu County to Master Liao. It is estimated that the war will probably start in the next few days.

The country of Mi is very small. These days, Wen Qiao has won the hearts of most tribes in the country of Mi with her title of God's messenger and the red envelopes for rain.

Now all they have to do is wait for the two of them to work together to deal with the group that wants to capture Haizhou Island. Jiang Lili also plans to return to the south bank with the bodyguards.

Thinking of this, she toasted He Xiuzhu and all the shopkeepers: "Thank you all for your care and support. We have a long way to go. See you later."

The twelve shopkeepers were very reluctant to let Jiang Lili go when they heard that she was leaving. Shopkeeper Ma even shed tears and praised Jiang Lili to the skies while crying.

He Xiuzhu's face turned pale. It wasn't like he couldn't come. Why didn't these guys act like this every time he was about to leave Haizhou? They all hoped he would leave quickly and not interfere.

He Xiuzhu asked Jiang Lili, "Little aunt, bah, little aunt, you will come back again, right? After all, there is a chicken farm and an umbrella shop waiting for you to supervise here."

"I think so." Jiang Lili estimated the calendar, "But I can't tell the time. It's the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month in nine days. I need to be with my family and friends."

Jiang Lili thought about the Xin family and Liao Dabao on the south bank of Haizhou Island. Time passed so quickly. It was the end of summer when they were exiled, and now it is almost the end of the year. A lot of things have happened in the meantime.

And she will spend her first winter without snow on Haizhou Island! No need to wear three layers of cotton jackets, vests and long johns!

In the real world, she wanted to buy a sea view villa on a tropical island for her winter vacation. Unexpectedly, her dream came true. What’s more, her mountain villa even has a natural hot spring!

After listening to Jiang Lili's words, He Xiuzhu sighed: "Yes, it's almost the end of the year."

He drank the wine in his glass in one gulp. "Then I wish Manager Jiang a safe journey, good weather, and good luck in the coming year."

The twelve shopkeepers knew in advance that Jiang Lili would leave in the next few days, and at this time they said goodbye to Jiang Lili reluctantly.

After the celebration banquet, Jiang Lili came out with the shopkeepers. The servants and followers brought by the shopkeepers carried large and small gift boxes and stuffed them into Jiang Lili's carriage.

The business of the He family's trading company has been increasing rather than decreasing these days, and after the rain stopped, it was even more crowded with people. The shopkeepers estimated that the money they earned before the end of this year would set a new record. When they heard that Jiang Lili was leaving, they all prepared gifts for their God of Wealth.

The restaurant owner carried two large jars of wine and stuffed them into Jiang Lili's carriage. "Manager Jiang, I heard you like pear blossoms. This is our Fuzhu Restaurant's treasure, aged pear blossom wine!"

Shopkeeper Ma held up a satin-covered box and said, "I was lucky a few days ago. A piece of top-quality jadeite was found in the quarry. I had it made into a pair of bracelets. Take a look."

He opened the box and found a pair of jade bracelets inside. They were emerald green and uniform in color, with a surface as smooth as a mirror. The bracelets were transparent and felt warm to the touch.

Jiang Lili swallowed her saliva patiently and said, "Don't use this to test the cadres!"

The fish shop owner pushed Shopkeeper Ma out of the way and said, "Move aside, move aside! Your bracelet is so small! Shopkeeper Jiang, look at this box of pearls I have. They're the size of pigeon eggs! They look white up close, but from a distance they have a peacock green sheen!"

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The shopkeepers were so enthusiastic that Jiang Lili was dazzled. After the shopkeepers left, the gifts filled the carriage and she had no place to sit.

The coachman had already used the space on the carriage to its maximum, but still couldn't find a seat for someone. He held his face in his hands, worriedly saying, "Manager Jiang, please tell the restaurant owner to send you a new carriage. We can go together in two carriages."

Jiang Lili turned her head and glanced at the inn owner who was counting the accounts. She turned back to the groom and said, "How about this? You take these to the inn first and come pick me up later. I just finished my meal and I want to walk along the street to digest it."

Jiang Lili remembered that the headquarters of the drugstore owner Fan Qiu's Good Doctor's Hall was about two miles to the north. "How about this, you pick me up at the Good Doctor's Hall when the time comes!"

When the groom heard Jiang Lili so confidently entrusting him with this cart of treasures, he said, "Miss, you are so generous! Aren't you afraid that I will run away with all these treasures?"

Jiang Lili couldn't help laughing: "To be honest, I'm not really afraid."

The coachman drove away in the carriage.

There was a light drizzle in the sky. Jiang Lili put on a raincoat that looked like an ancient cloak and walked north along the streets. After about two quarters of an hour, she could just see the archway of Shanyitang.

She saw a little girl squatting under a big tree at the entrance of Shanyitang, observing a pile of medicinal herbs.

Jiang Lili guessed that the little girl was a new student at the Good Doctor's Hall. She stepped forward and asked with concern, "Why are you out in the rain?"

Jiang Lili's cheeks were flushed because she had been drinking, as bright as peach blossoms.

The little girl looked up and saw Jiang Lili, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes. This older sister was so beautiful.

She replied, "Medical books say this herb takes on a different appearance when it rains. I'd like to verify this."

Jiang Lili put her raincoat on the little girl.

The raincoat was much larger, so she squatted down and rolled up the overgrown part for the little girl. "While you work hard to become a doctor, you must also take care of your body. The coldness of the rain will enter your body, so you must be especially careful, little girl."

Jiang Lili was talking to the little girl when suddenly a shadow covered her head. She felt warm and a thick shawl covered her.

Jiang Lili, who was squatting, looked up and saw Xin Che standing behind her holding a large umbrella. The umbrella was tilted towards Jiang Lili. Fine and dense rain fell on his shoulders, wetting the two moon-white headbands hanging from his head.

Xin Che bent down and, in front of Jiang Lili's surprised eyes, he gathered Jiang Lili's shawl with one hand: "You are also a little girl, you have to be careful too."