Chapter 259: Everything was premeditated.

When he said this, even Su Jianbai himself felt embarrassed. How could he apologize to someone by treating them to candied haws?

But now the conditions are limited, so this is the only way.

This shop is so magnificently built, but it actually sells candied haws. I wonder how it is different from the street vendors?

Let him find out!

Chen Zhizhi was suddenly pulled up, his clothes fluttering and hair flying. He walked hurriedly, feeling caught off guard.

This... stinky fox...

Before he could say "What are you doing?", Chen Zhizhi slowly loosened his grip as he tried to break free.

Looking at the familiar shop and sign in front of him, Chen Zhizhi's eyes rolled, and suddenly a plan came to his mind -

She has a way.

Through the gap, Wen Yu and Yu Chang looked at the two people's clasped hands, and looked at each other at the same time, and saw the unconcealable surprise in each other's eyes.

Just now they were chasing each other and fighting in the cave, how come they were fighting in the blink of an eye?

She really couldn't understand the younger generation nowadays.

Wen Yu held the oil-paper package in her hand and suddenly felt that the roasted sweet potatoes and sugar-roasted chestnuts were really hot.

"Aunt! Aunt!" Chen Zhizhi turned around, waving her sleeves, and shouted to Wenyu, "Come quickly, Aunt—"

"I'm coming." Wen Yu responded blankly and looked in the direction where Chen Zhizhi was.

From what they just said, it seems to be a candied haws shop.

Candied haws? She and Song Linsheng had bought them from street vendors before, but she had never seen a shop dedicated solely to selling candied haws. It was truly unusual.

For such a small business, most people would naturally choose to go door to door selling their wares. If they were to specifically rent a shop, it would probably not be easy to run.

Even the Song family's former large business mostly consisted of jewelry, collectibles, calligraphy and paintings, and they had never opened a special candied haws shop.

Wen Yu walked forward, and the closer he got to the shop selling candied haws, the more he remembered many things from the past.

On the Girls' Day at that time, she and Song Linsheng visited the river bend, watched the fish lanterns, bought candied haws, and tasted cakes and fruits. She also used the red envelope Song Linsheng gave her to buy a flute and gave it back to him.

Although the wool comes from the sheep, Song Linsheng, the little lamb, was genuinely happy for a long time and played music for her on the flute every day.

Wen Yu lowered her eyelashes, and in the night of falling snow, the light in her eyes, hidden under the crow feathers, was another kind of moonlight.

The shop was facing the street, not far away. Soon, Wen Yu arrived in front of the shop.

Wenji.

These two words were written on the doorplates carved into the shape of small fish, hanging neatly under the corridor, swaying left and right with the night breeze.

Wen Yu handed the oil-paper package of sweet potatoes to Yu Chang beside her, took off her fox fur hat with both hands, and with his help, swept the snow off her shoulders.

After tidying up, she finally stood under the warm night light in front of Wen Ji's door.

Chen Zhizhi and Su Jianbai in front had already slipped into the store, chattering about something.

Wen Yu was not in a hurry, because whether it was sweet potatoes, chestnuts, or the candied haws that would follow, they were of no importance to her at the moment.

Compared to the food, the words on the small fish sign in the corridor attracted her attention more.

Wenji.

As Wen Yu repeatedly chewed over these two words in his mind, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

At that time, in order to help him find his brother, Lord Mu turned the entire Jiangyang Mansion upside down, and then told her that there was no family with the surname Wen here.

After hearing this, Song Linsheng turned around and comforted her, saying that it had been like this since she came to Jiangyang, as if he was afraid that she would be unhappy.

Thinking about it now, she didn't care whether there was a family with the surname Wen at that time. After all, even her brother and his name Wen Song were all made up by her.

How could she not know that there was no family with the surname Wen in Jiangyang Prefecture?

Thinking of this, Wen Yu smiled even more deeply, and couldn't help but raise her hand to touch one of the small fish cards.

After so many years, it seems that there is finally a family with the surname Wen in Jiangyang Prefecture, and they can be considered from the same family as hers!

Wen Yu jokingly thought to himself, perhaps they were a family that moved here from somewhere else? After all, times change, and people naturally move around.

Yu Chang stood quietly behind Wen Yu, watching her look up at the unremarkable wooden sign.

The snow fell lightly on the street, and the fine ice fragments turned into raindrops when they floated into the corridor, staining Wen Yu's fox fur bit by bit.

With a light sweep of his sleeve, Yu Chang blocked out all the coldness without leaving any trace, preventing it from invading Wen Yu in the slightest. Even her slightly damp fox fur became dry as before in an instant.

"Wenyu..." Yu Chang was tall and when he stood in front of her, he always spoke to her with his brows lowered, "You..."

Coming back to his senses, Wen Yu let go of the wooden sign holding the small fish and turned to look at Yu Chang, "What's wrong?"

When their eyes met, the deep blue night sky on the street projected between them, and only each other's eyes glowed faintly in the darkness.

The snow falls and the winter night is quiet.

There are no seasons in the Wangsheng Inn, and this seems to be the first winter he and Wen Yu have spent together.

He wanted to say something for no reason.

But before Yu Chang could speak, a man leaned out from the door frame, looked around, then jumped out and grabbed Wen Yu.

It’s Chen Zhizhi.

Yu Chang's eyebrows twitched as he saw her dragging Wen Yu into Wen Ji's store.

"Aunt! Aunt, come with me!" Chen Zhizhi said mysteriously, with an expression of uncontrollable joy on his face. "This time, let Su Jianbai be the host."

"What?" Wen Yu was caught off guard by Chen Zhizhi and was dragged into the shop. She wanted to refuse but before she could say anything, he walked in.

It seems like a house made of countless candies. Even the air inside Wen Ji Store is extremely sweet. The elegant and unique architectural structure and the pattern of lively and cute rabbits holding candied haws on it together form this magical world specializing in candied haws.

Wen Yu looked up and looked around. Although he was used to seeing the palace in heaven, he still couldn't help but feel like praising it.

There is no shortage of skilled craftsmen in the world, not to mention that there are shops that can do the candied haws business so meticulously, sophisticatedly and deeply.

Yu Chang, who was outside the door, looked at Wen Yu's figure, and then looked at the "Wen Ji" fish sign shaking in the corridor.

Strange, just now Chen Zhizhi had no interest in the sweet potatoes and chestnuts that Su Jianbai bought, how come in the blink of an eye——

Yu Chang's eyes flashed, as if he suddenly remembered something. He looked at the word "Wen Ji" on the small fish sign and hurriedly chased after him.

Wen Yu, who was still confused when Chen Zhizhi "invited" her into the store, was even more bewildered.

"Zhizhi——" She didn't finish her words, but didn't know what to say next.

There weren't many people in the store, just a few children holding onto the adults' clothes, buying their favorite candied haws, and then going home with smiles on their faces.

"Auntie, please go first."

Chen Zhizhi pulled Wen Yu to sit down at the table and chairs in the Wenji shop, and then served her tea, water, fruits and snacks. His busy schedule revealed his familiarity with the place.

Wen Yu sat down helplessly, and couldn't help but shrink back under Chen Zhizhi's various arrangements.

The set of tables and chairs next to me are made of huanghuali wood. They have bright colors and beautiful textures. You can tell at a glance that they are of great value.

I think this candied haws shop located in the city must be full of hidden talents and has a great background.

But at this moment, Wen Yu didn't have any extra thoughts to think about these things, her mind was full of -

This candied haws was bought by the fox Su Jianbai for Zhizhi, so how could she take the spotlight?

Looking at the door frequently, Wen Yu just wanted Yu Chang to come in quickly.

Chen Zhizhi was completely unaware of anything unusual and was busy running around, with her raised ponytail revealing a cheerful air.

Her scene scared Su Jianbai, who was holding a bunch of candied haws made of various fruits. He looked around the store and confirmed again and again that Chen Zhizhi was the one who came in with him just now.

How come it feels so familiar, like being home?

With a hesitant attitude, Su Jianbai didn't say much. He just took out a silver ingot from his purse and handed it to the... shopkeeper at the counter?

A half-grown girl in a red jacket and pigtails was leaning over the counter watching the fun.

He was dressed elegantly and neatly. Although he looked young, he seemed to be the owner of this shop.

Su Jianbai's eyes twitched, and he said tentatively: "Please keep it——"

But to his surprise, even the shopkeeper ignored him and didn't even look at the silver ingots. He just stared at Chen Zhizhi who was walking around.

Where did this rude little girl come from...

Su Jianbai's eyebrows were raised, and he was very puzzled.

Until the little shopkeeper jumped down from the wooden stool, came out from the back, walked past him to the side where Chen Zhizhi was, the silver ingot in his hand remained untouched.

Following the shopkeeper's figure, Su Jianbai narrowed his eyes. Why did he feel that the shopkeeper was not looking at Chen Xiaodao, but at... her aunt?

"Sister Zhizhi--" the girl called out crisply, and then greeted Chen Zhizhi in a formal manner.

Chen Zhizhi paused in greeting Wen Yu, turned around and saw the newcomer, and called out to the shopkeeper with a beaming expression, "Wen Bao—where's your sister?"

The little shopkeeper, known as Wenbao, winked and pulled Chen Zhizhi aside, muttering softly, "I've sent someone to invite her. She'll be in the backyard soon after checking the accounts today."

"And what I told you..." Chen Zhizhi also lowered his voice, glancing at Wen Yu as he spoke, "Do you remember it clearly?"

"Don't worry, Sister Zhizhi." Wen Bao pursed his lips tightly, but still couldn't help smiling, "I just sent people to invite them all."

"Good boy!" Chen Zhizhi turned his back and gave Wenbao a thumbs up, but he was very careful in his movements, as if he was afraid of being seen.

Wen Bao's eyes flickered around, always secretly glancing at Wen Yu. He couldn't help but mutter to Chen Zhizhi, "It's like, so like, exactly like the painting."

"It's not a resemblance, this is the real Aunt Wenyu." Chen Zhizhi whispered in Wenbao's ear, "Don't let it slip."

Wen Yu frowned, unable to hear what Chen Zhizhi was discussing with the shopkeeper.

She hadn't used her magic power to do these things for a long time.

Never mind, if I can’t hear clearly, it doesn’t matter.

At this moment, Yu Chang was rushing to Wen Yu's side. Seeing that she was sitting upright and nothing was wrong, he felt relieved and stood by her side.

Wen Yu looked up at Yu Chang, then sat quietly without saying a word.

She was wondering whether she should set off to explore various places in Jiangyang Prefecture after Su Jianbai bought the candied haws for Zhizhi.

Since it is a riot, it should be resolved as soon as possible.

After all, she and Yu Chang came here to quell the rebellion, not for a winter tour.

While he was thinking, the shopkeeper in a little red jacket suddenly rushed in front of Wen Yu. Almost at the same time, Yu Chang subconsciously raised his sleeves to block him.

"Yu Chang—" Wen Yu hurriedly stopped him and grabbed Yu Chang's wrist. "It'll be fine."

Yu Chang's eyes changed, knowing that he was paranoid. Seeing Wen Yu holding his hand tightly, he turned his face away slightly and stepped back to where he was.

"Oh!" Wen Bao cried out in shock, and then his legs gave way and he fell to Wen Yu's knees. "I was so scared!"

Her cheek was resting on Wen Yu's arms. She turned around and winked at Chen Zhizhi out of sight of Wen Yu.

Chen Zhizhi was so happy that he could hardly hold back his laughter.

Su Jianbai, who was standing aside holding a silver ingot and a candied haws, raised his hand and threw the candied haws into his mouth. While chewing, he looked back and forth between Chen Zhizhi and Wen Bao with an expression of pity.

baffling……

Only Wen Yu, who was not in the situation, was worried about the small shopkeeper. She raised her hand and patted him on the back, comforting him: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, you——"

"My name is Wenbao!" Wenbao suddenly stood up from Wenyu's arms, straightened his back, patted his chest and introduced himself, "I'm the shopkeeper of Wenji!"

"Oh?" Wen Yu looked at Wen Bao, whose eyes were shining brightly, and then glanced at the various candied haws on display in the shop. "Then you are the youngest shopkeeper I have ever seen."

Seeing that all the shop assistants were looking at this side with smiling eyes, Wen Yu knew that she was not lying and thought that she must really be the owner of this shop.

But considering how young she is, I was a little surprised.

"Of course." Wen Bao crossed his arms and held his chin high. "I mastered arithmetic at the age of three, and could recite Tang poetry at the age of five. I'm only eight now!"

After she finished speaking, the pride on her face was quickly replaced by a look of anxiety, "No, no, it's not sister, it's aunt, aunt——"

He looked so awkward and reserved, as if he was afraid of offending Wen Yu, which made her puzzled.

"Hmm?" Wen Yu's eyebrows moved, and raised as Wen Bao spoke.

strangeness.

"Ah—nothing, nothing." Chen Zhizhi suddenly rushed over and covered Wenbao's mouth with his hand, and said to Wenyu in a perfunctory manner, "Auntie, please have some tea."

"Mmmmm..." Wen Bao struggled to make a sound. After regaining his freedom, he blinked and urged Chen Zhizhi, "Yes, please, please have some tea."

Looking at the impish Wen Bao and the smiling Chen Zhizhi, Wen Yu couldn't say anything to refuse. She shook her head gently and turned sideways to pick up the teacup from the table.

The movements were smooth and flowing, but he paused just before entering his mouth.

The goose yellow diamond-shaped cup has a raised tip, which looks like a blooming water chestnut flower, gentle, charming, unique and lovely.

The tea soup inside is emerald green, clear, fresh and glossy, with a faint orchid fragrance...

Wen Yu blinked absentmindedly, the misty hot air immediately wet her eyelashes, and the rising tea fragrance also covered her pupils with a layer of mist.

She knew the smell.

In the past, when she and Song Linsheng had free time, they would often boil water in a clay pot to make tea, which they would eat with chestnut rice cakes and fruit pastries, and then open the window to let in a glimpse of snow and savor it slowly.

The smell of Jingting green snow.

When she was at the Rebirth Inn, the Mengpo soup she made was always bitter and unpleasant. She had no idea how many times the living souls and resentful ghosts who came and went complained about it. Even Xie Bian often laughed at her.

But she had already become numb and couldn't taste anything at all, so there was no way to improve it.

But at this moment, Wen Yu's five senses suddenly became sensitive. The aroma of the tea seemed to revive her consciousness in an instant and bring back her memory.

Wen Yu raised her eyes to look at Chen Zhizhi and Wen Bao who were staring at her expectantly, and she felt strange unconsciously.

There are so many fine teas in the world, why would it be Jingting Green Snow?

"What's wrong, Auntie?" Chen Zhizhi raised his eyebrows and asked hurriedly, "Is it not to your taste? But isn't this what you like, Auntie?"

The series of questions made Wen Bao, who was in her arms, dizzy, not to mention Wen Yu.

Does she...like it?

Wen Yu's eyes changed. It was true that she liked him, but why did she like him?

She remained silent, and the atmosphere became quiet for a moment. Even the talkative Su Jianbai noticed something and stood aside holding the candied haws cat in silence.

Yu Chang raised his hand and touched Wen Yu's shoulder, patting her gently to comfort her and reminding her to come back to her senses.

He didn't know what was wrong with Wen Yu, but he wanted to make Wen Yu feel better.

Wen Yu shook her head, wanting to tell Yu Chang that she was fine, but then she couldn't help sniffing, almost greedily savoring the fragrance of tea in her memory.

"I know!" Wen Bao suddenly clapped his hands, an idea flashing through his mind. He turned to the person behind him and asked, "Are the snacks and fruits I mentioned not ready yet?"

Drinking tea alone is indeed a bit bland!

At this moment, several neatly dressed women came out from behind the curtain at the side of the counter. "That's perfect! Boss!"

Wen Yu held the teacup in her hand and watched the girls coming in one after another, placing a variety of fruits and snacks on the table beside her like flowing water.

Chestnuts, rice cakes, dried persimmons, and butterfly cakes.

Wen Yu looked around in astonishment, and the more he looked, the more confused he became.

These were exactly what she had been thinking of, the snacks and fruits she loved in the past.

It seemed that every time she saw something, she could immediately think of something related to it.

In the early spring, Song Linsheng and she roasted chestnuts under the camphor tree;

After the heat came, Song Linsheng didn't mind the hard work of bringing her butterfly cakes home every time;

Later, when autumn came, they ate persimmons from the late spring mountains for a long time;

When winter just arrived, Song Linsheng set up a pottery stove to bake rice cakes...

Wen Yu held the teacup but did not move. After thinking for a long time, she gently raised her sleeve and took a sip of tea, ignoring the cakes, pastries and fruits on the table.

Wen Ji, judging from the storefront, is a shop specializing in candied haws. It does not sell any other snacks, but it can offer so many varieties in the blink of an eye.

One or two things are coincidences, everything is——

premeditated.