Chapter 458 Daily Life on the Boat

In the county town, Ruan Linlin has already arranged the affairs of the New Sweetheart Shop. The people she arranged from the farm are already able to do the job of a shopkeeper very well.

These days, Ruyi has been learning new pastries from Aunt Mo, and Aunt Mo has also learned how to make wedding cakes.

The two of them unanimously decided that they would make the products at the old shop and then transport them to the new shop on a regular basis. They would make new arrangements after Wu Tie or the two sisters of the Mo family were ready to start their business.

The two shops were handed over to Aunt Mo and Wu Yue.

This time they went to Linchang County and chartered a boat directly. Although it was a bit expensive, it was very convenient. If anyone felt unwell, they could just dock. However, since everyone grew up by the sea, this situation didn't happen.

Originally, meals were provided on the boat, but after only one meal, Yunniang took over the cooking job.

The cooking of this boat's boat owner can only be described as delicious. He is really reluctant to add oil and salt, and the food is just watery soup. I guess apart from the boat owner, only Mrs. Ying can eat it.

Because when Yunniang was cooking, Sister Ying went to help. When she saw Yunniang put so much oil in the pot, her eyes widened.

Fortunately, she had some sense and did not go directly to Ye Mingzhu, but told Ye Lang first.

Ye Lang looked outside the cabin and whispered, "Although Mingzhu is kind to us, we should be sensible. Before we boarded the ship, Mingzhu told me that we don't have to pay for food, tickets, etc. You don't have to worry about these things."

They are eating for free, but they still complain that the servants use too much oil. This is unacceptable no matter how you look at it.

Sister Ying asked curiously, "Is Mingzhu very rich now?"

Ye Lang thought for a moment and told her about Ye Mingzhu being conferred the title of County Lady. Sister Ying opened her mouth wide and said, "Mingzhu, you are an official now?"

"A county lord isn't considered an official, yes. Anyway, you have to know that Mingzhu is different now. You should be careful when you speak to her. Also, when we get to Linchang County, we'll have to rely on Mingzhu and Hongyu. You must be polite to Mingzhu."

Ye Lang repeatedly instructed Sister Ying.

Sister-in-law Ying glared at him: "Why, do you think I'm not presentable enough?"

"What are you talking about?" Ye Lang was a little amused and said, "If I thought you were no good, why would I bring you with me? I just want to remind you that even though Mingzhu and I are relatives, we don't owe her any favors. Instead, it's Mingzhu who has been taking care of us. So, we must be polite to her."

Sister Ying gave him a reproachful look: "You make me sound like a fool. How could I not know this?"

Ye Lang quickly praised her: "I knew you would be fine."

"Of course," Sister Ying said, smiling proudly as she held her head high. Then she asked, "When we go to Linchang, are we going to live with Mingzhu and the others?"

Ye Lang looked embarrassed. "I was just about to discuss this with you. I will definitely live in the military camp with Hongyu. It will not be safe for you and the child to be alone at home. But would it be inconvenient to live with Mingzhu?"

Sister-in-law Ying was also a little worried: "How about we wait until we get there and see what happens."

She has a pretty bold personality, but she's still a little scared when she goes to a strange place.

It was then that Sister Ying remembered: "Why are we the only ones going together? Where is Ye Wu?"

"Ye Wu has already gone. Master Fu has been looking for him these past few days, so he had no choice but to leave first."

After Ye Lang finished speaking, he saw the expression on Sister Ying's face and said directly: "Ye Wu and I are brothers. No matter who comes forward first, we will pull the other one up."

Sister Ying finally swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue: "Hmm."

Yunniang's voice came from outside, calling them to eat. Ye Lang winked at Sister Ying: "Okay, don't say some things in front of the children, lest the children hear and go out and talk nonsense."

"I understand." Sister Ying agreed and walked out quickly.

When Ye Mingzhu saw Sister Ying, she enthusiastically invited her to sit down and asked her if she was adapting to the boat.

Sister Ying smiled and said, "We both grew up by the sea, so it's not hard for us to adapt. It's just that at home we're always busy, so being on a boat with nothing to do is a little unusual."

Ye Mingzhu smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, there is always work to do. You should take advantage of this time to have a good rest on the boat."

Sister Ying agreed with a smile. She took a bite of the dish and ate it, praising Yunniang for her good cooking skills.

Ye Mingzhu pointed at Yunniang and said, "Sister-in-law, you don't know that Yunniang is not only good at cooking, but her embroidery is also really good. Even ordinary embroiderers can't do as good as her."

"Really." Sister Ying's face was full of smiles. "Yunniang, can you teach me? I'm good at using thick needles and large threads. Ye Lang always complains that I'm not good at it."

Yunniang looked at Ye Mingzhu.

"My skills are not that good either. Yunniang, teach me too, and we will give you a salary." Ye Mingzhu said with a smile.

Ruan Linlin also joined in the fun: "Hey, Yunniang, can you teach me too? I've been wanting to learn how to do some delicate embroidery for a long time."

Yunniang blushed, "How dare I praise you like that in front of the young lady? If you want to learn anything, just tell me directly."

Sister-in-law Ying said directly and bluntly that she wanted to see the flowers embroidered by Yunniang. Yunniang took out the sachet she had embroidered a few days ago and showed it to Sister-in-law Ying.

Sister Ying's eyes widened. She was just being polite at first, but now she really wanted to learn from Yunniang.

What Ye Mingzhu said was not an exaggeration at all. Yunniang's craftsmanship was indeed better than that of ordinary embroiderers.

But during the meal, the relationship between the women improved, and instead of returning to their cabins, they chatted about embroidery on the deck.

However, the boat was moving up and down, making it inconvenient for needlework, so most people just listened to Yunniang explaining the different needlework techniques.

Ye Yun'an and Ludou had nothing to do. Apart from boxing on the deck once a day, they could only read some books to pass the time.

Sister Ying didn't consider herself an outsider at all. She came close to Ye Yun'an to listen to him read.

Ye Yun'an taught her two words, and Sister Ying went back to show off to Ye Lang, and the news soon spread throughout the cabin.

Now, not only Yunniang taught classes, but Ye Yunan and Ludou also taught classes. They took turns teaching everyone how to read.

The boat trip, which should have been boring, became interesting. As everyone talked and laughed, we didn't feel that the time was passing slowly.

Compared with learning needlework, Ye Yun'an and Luodou's classes are more popular. If the child at home is not too young, Sister Ying would like to let him learn with them.

Everyone's enthusiasm for learning was so high that when they arrived at the first ferry, no one wanted to get off the boat. Only the boatman went down to replenish some supplies, and then the boat set sail.

It wasn't until three days later, when we arrived at the second ferry and saw so many people bustling about on the pier, that everyone decided to get off the boat and take a walk.