Chapter 109 How about you go and follow Miss Xiao?
"Shi Lizheng, have some tea first." Xiao Jiuyue looked at the anxious Shi Lizheng and consoled him, "The workshop is empty now. It won't be a big deal if it's closed for ten days or half a month. It's time for spring planting. How's the rice you've planted?"
"..." Shi Lizheng was listening to Xiao Jiuyue's light-hearted words, not taking them seriously at all. Shi Lizheng couldn't help but wonder, "Miss Xiao, is it possible that canned oranges are not selling well?"
Xiao Jiuyue chuckled. Lian Xin, who had just finished pouring tea, said with a smile, "Master Shi, you can go to the candy shop and see that the canned oranges are almost sold in limited quantities. How could they not be selling well?"
"That's right." Shi Lizheng nodded in agreement. Every time the old woman went to the county to buy something, she would hear that the candy shop was doing very good business, and canned oranges were especially popular!
When visiting relatives or holding a banquet, setting out a bowl of canned oranges is considered a very honorable thing.
"There is no work in the workshop right now, so it doesn't matter if it is closed. It will be unsealed soon." Xiao Jiuyue's firm words were like a reassurance. Shi Lizheng then took a sip of the honeysuckle tea. It tasted slightly sweet and was not bad.
Shi Lizheng drank the honeysuckle tea in one gulp before saying, "I, I also followed Miss Xiao and planted the seedlings thinly. We plan to use the extra seedlings to reclaim some wasteland."
"The wasteland needs to be added with well-rotted base fertilizer." Xiao Jiuyue gave a simple popular science explanation. Shi Lizheng listened very carefully, and Xiao Jiuyue explained it in more detail.
Outside the Xiao family's old house.
"It's over, it's over. Could it be that the workshop is gone just like that?"
"I planted a lot more orange trees this year. I hope they weren't all in vain."
"Oh, are the oranges going to rot on the trees again?"
“…”
Under the moonlight, most of the villagers gathered at the door of the Xiao family's old house, with a cloud of worry on everyone's face. It was the Xiao family's workshop that was closed, but it was the people of Fu'an Village who were heartbroken.
The gate of the Xiao family's house opened, and the villagers rushed in. Aunt Shi was the first to speak: "His father, how is it? What did Miss Xiao say? Can this matter be resolved?"
"Of course!" Shi Lizheng, who had finished his tea and burped, looked at the gathered villagers and said soothingly, "Don't panic, the workshop will be fine. Tomorrow, everyone should plant the crops and transplant the rice seedlings. Don't delay the spring planting."
"Very good!"
"I just said the workshop is fine."
The villagers were whispering to each other, and under the moonlight, one could see their happy faces. Shi Lizheng raised his hand, motioning for everyone to be quiet. He said, "Miss Xiao also told me about base fertilizer and taught me how to make well-rotted base fertilizer. If you want to learn, just follow me with your hoes."
"I do."
The villagers talked at once and agreed on a meeting place. Soon, they carried hoes and followed Shi Lizheng to dig holes!
"Miss, when the villagers heard that the workshop was fine, they all laughed so happily." Luo Kui excitedly told Xiao Jiuyue what happened outside the Xiao family's old house, saying, "Miss, these villagers are really kind. Even though it's not their workshop, they all care about it."
"There are so many people outside. I'm afraid everyone in the village who can come has come." Luo Kui was still shocked and said, "The villagers are united!"
Lian Xin chuckled and said, "That's because they are all concerned about whether they can sell this year's oranges."
"Well, that's because they are grateful. Otherwise, they would not remember the lady after taking the money. Anyway, I think they are more humane than those people in Shengjing who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak." When Luo Kui was in Shengjing before, she followed Xiao Jiuyue and had seen many people who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak.
Today, when you are in power, those people are fawning over you, almost giving you their hearts.
But what happens when you lose power?
Those people's expressions completely changed.
"You're all right." Xiao Jiuyue held the bowl of water level. She said, "Whether the villagers are doing this for their own benefit or not, they ultimately hope for the best for the workshop. Luokui, go with Jinwen to the county over the next few days to discuss the matter of unsealing the workshop. No matter what, you still have to show your attitude."
"Yes." Luo Kui responded, clenching his fists and saying, "Miss, what if the other party goes too far?"
"You just go there to pretend." Xiao Jiuyue reminded.
Luo Kui was stunned. Lian Xin whispered a few words in her ear. Luo Kui immediately nodded and said, "Don't worry, Miss. I understand."
The next morning, Xiao Jiuyue received a message from Shopkeeper Zeng. Xiao Jiuyue handed the message to Luo Kui and said, "Go find him."
Luo Kui looked at the name above and immediately said, "Don't worry, Miss."
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At the Cheng family, Fang Caiwei smashed the teacup in her hand when she heard the news. She gritted her teeth and said, "I was helping her before, and now I'm looking for a sister-in-law for her brother!"
"No, we must not let the Xiao guy into the house!" Fang Caiwei was panicked. She had seen him once before in the Fang family, standing next to Tang Tian. He was obviously dressed simply, with only a simple jade hairpin in his hair, but as soon as he stood there, he attracted everyone's attention.
If she entered the mansion, would Cheng Yanwen still look at her?
Fang Caiwei almost smashed the exquisite jadeite hairpin she had won. Finally, looking at the beautiful hairpin, she looked at the maid beside her and said, "Go back to the Fang Mansion tomorrow and be sure to hand it over to my mother personally!"
Fang Caiwei immediately ground the ink and started writing the letter.
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In Hongdu Prefecture, on the banks of the Yexi River, a young man in gorgeous clothes looked at the restaurant that was under renovation.
"Third Master, this ordinary restaurant seems different after being decorated like this." Guo Sheng walked around the restaurant. It was a two-story restaurant with a pond. There were beautiful boats arranged on the pond, and a table was placed in the middle of the boat. It was not difficult to imagine that when the restaurant opened, it would be wonderful to sit on the boat and taste delicious food.
"Third Master, come and see, the corridors here are different!"
Guo Sheng looked like a man who had never seen the world. He watched the corridor transform into a series of private rooms. When he opened the window, he could see the rockery and lake view outside. It was evening, and the sunset glow seemed to sprinkle golden rays on the water.
"Tsk tsk tsk, there are several small boat cabins, not too close together, which not only ensures the privacy of the guests, but also allows people to enjoy the beautiful scenery. But, Third Master, what do you think that big round platform in the middle of the lake is used for?"
Guo Sheng looked at the large circular platform that had been built. It looked like a stage. He murmured, "It can't be a stage, right?"
"Miss Xiao is so smart. No wonder she can make more money from a restaurant in a small county town than those in the provincial capital." Guo Sheng has been talking non-stop since he entered the restaurant.
On the circular platform, the sunset fell on Jun Lie, casting a shadow that highlighted his cold and aloof figure. He seemed like an exiled immortal who had never been touched by the mundane world. His cold voice rang out, "How about you go and follow Miss Xiao?"
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