Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Seven days later, the rent of Shen Xuan’s shop…
Seven days later, Shen Xuan's shop lease contract had been approved by the government, and Master Wang's renovation was nearing completion.
The broker asked someone to deliver a letter to Shen Xuan, asking him to sign for the shop. Only then did Shen Xuan take Jin Gui and Jin Zhi with him.
The three-foot square door had been repainted with a layer of red paint, and it looked brand new. A half-person-high platform was built on the front of the door according to Shen Xuan's requirements, and only enough width for one person to enter and exit was left on the side.
A room inside the storefront was used as a kitchen. Several stoves were built, which can hold four large pots at the same time.
There is a well just inside the kitchen, making it very convenient to scoop water. On both sides are the area for washing kitchen utensils and an open space. Further inside the courtyard are the accommodation and toilets.
Shen Xuan placed four beds in two of the rooms, preparing to arrange for the servants he had bought to live in them. Although the room is not big, it has doors and windows and is well ventilated. The back of the house faces a canal and has a nice view, so it is a very good place for the servants to live.
After all the preliminary preparations for opening the store were ready, Shen Xuan went to the human market to pick up the servants he had bought before.
He named the two young boys Shengcai and Shengfu, and the two younger brothers Qinghe and Qingkang. All of them are auspicious and blessed names, which sound festive and can bring good luck to the store.
After naming them, Shen Xuan was also planning to give the shop a name as well.
After all, if you want to become big, a good name is indispensable and also a living signboard.
Because there was a theater across the street, Shen Xuan thought about it and named the shop Theater Snacks.
The purpose of this name is to let people know that the shop is located near the theater, so that word of mouth can spread and outsiders who have never been there can find his shop just by hearing the name.
After coming up with a name, Shen Xuan also had to make a sign and hang it up. When he saw the words on the sign, he thought of Xue Fenglin again.
When Shen Xuan set up a stall in Lezhou before, the words on the sign were suggested by Xue Fenglin. When opening the store this time, he naturally thought it was natural to ask Xue Fenglin to help him write the characters.
Chen Xuan didn't know that Xue Fenglin rarely helped others write calligraphy in the capital, and he didn't think it was a big deal to ask the prince to help him write calligraphy.
He knew that Xue Fenglin had been living in the Imperial College recently, so he simply asked Jinzhi to help send a letter to Wuxin and asked him to help deliver it to the Imperial College. He said that he wanted to open a shop and asked the prince to use his free time after class to help him with some suggestions for his shop.
Unexpectedly, two days later, Wuxin suddenly sent another letter. The letter was written by Xue Fenglin, inviting Shen Xuan to meet at Guiyun Tower near Zhuangyuan Bridge at noon.
Shen Xuan hadn't seen Xue Fenglin for more than half a month since the last time he met during the Mid-Autumn Festival. I was a little surprised to receive his invitation suddenly at this time.
He heard that Xue Fenglin would be taking part in the provincial examination after the New Year and would be very busy, so he didn't expect that he would have time to have dinner with him.
After not seeing each other for such a long time, Shen Xuan actually felt a little nervous when they suddenly met again.
The next morning, Shen Xuan woke up earlier than usual.
At the appointed time for lunch, he took out a piece of bright-colored clothing from the one Xue Fenglin had given him and put it on. After thinking for a while, he put a white jade hairpin given by Xue Fenglin on his bun and went out.
After all, he was meeting the Crown Prince today, and near his Imperial College. He didn't know if he would run into any of Xue Fenglin's classmates or teachers. After all, he was now nominally the Crown Prince's fiancé, and he didn't want to lose face for Xue Fenglin.
Chen Xuan quickly arrived at Guiyun Tower by car. After entering the lobby, he saw Wuwang Zhenghou inside.
As soon as he saw Shen Xuan coming, he stepped forward and said, "Brother Shen, the prince hasn't finished his get out of class yet, so he asked me to wait for you here. Please follow me to the private room upstairs to rest first."
Chen Xuan followed Wu Wang upstairs, only to find that Xue Fenglin had booked what should be the largest private room in Guiyun Tower.
This private room is on the top floor of Guiyun Tower, and there is only one private room on the entire floor. Shen Xuan walked in and found that there were actually two rooms separated inside.
There was tea and snacks on one table, and another one looked like a study room, with paper, ink, pens and inkstones on the desk, as well as a chaise longue where one could sit down and rest. This must have been something Xue Fenglin had Wuwang arrange in advance.
"Brother Chen, please wait here and have some tea." Wuwang said, and then stood aside waiting.
He was a first-class servant beside Xue Fenglin, and he was always very strict with the rules. Jinzhi and Jingui were also very respectful when they met him, not daring to act rashly at all. They could only stand aside with Wuwang, not daring to move.
Chen Xuan saw that Jin Zhi Jingui was feeling anxious, but after standing for a while, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, so he said to Wu Wang: "I can stay alone, you can take Jin Zhi Jingui out to rest and eat something first."
Jinzhi Jingui heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. Wu Wang took in their expressions, his eyes flickered, and then he nodded and said, "Yes."
Then he led Jinzhi Jingui out of the private room and came downstairs.
"Go buy something to eat nearby and come back later." Wuwang said as he gave them thirty coins.
Although the money is not much, it is enough to eat two bowls of wontons and drink two cups of tea nearby.
After Jin Gui took the copper coin, Wu Wang asked, "Did Brother Chen treat you well?"
Jin Gui was stunned for a moment before she could speak, and Jin Zhi beside her said, "Chen is the most tolerant and kind person. He always treats us very well."
Wu Wang nodded, then said with a stern face: "No matter how lenient the master is, we servants must abide by the rules. You just stood there for a while and couldn't stand still. It shows that you are too lax in your daily life. Don't take the master's leniency for granted and get used to being lazy."
"Yes, we understand." Jingui Jinzhi's whole body tensed up, and then she immediately lowered her head and left.
Only after they walked out of Guiyun Tower did they breathe a sigh of relief.
Only then did Jinzhi say to Jingui: "I used to envy those who served the prince. Now it seems that there is no place in the marquis's mansion that is more comfortable than ours. This is really a blessing for Chen Ge'er."
"Yes." Jin Gui also sighed: "We are lucky to be with the right person. I hope that Brother Chen can marry into the Marquis' Mansion smoothly in the future, and the prince can treat him better."
After that, the two of them found a wonton stall and sat down, and sighed again.
Besides, Shen Xuan waited in the private room for a while and drank two cups of tea, but he was a little bored.
He simply went to the desk and started writing. He first wrote the words "theater snacks" in large letters on the paper, and his writing looked quite good.
Although Shen Xuan could write, his level was just average, and his handwriting was a little soft, obviously far worse than Xue Fenglin's.
After writing for a while, he felt a little sleepy. Still holding the brush in his right hand, he leaned back on the chaise longue and closed his eyes to rest.
As soon as Xue Fenglin opened the door, what came into his sight was Shen Xuan wearing a Fuguang-colored dress, leaning on the cushion of the chaise longue, as if he was asleep.
He also specially picked out this light-colored robe, which was embroidered with peaches and peach leaves using moon-white silk thread.
This color of clothes is popular among the guys in Beijing recently. It makes the skin look as white as jade. When Xue Fenglin saw it at the banquet, he thought it should also be suitable for Shen Xuan, so he made one specially for him.
Now seeing that the clothes are worn by Chen Xuan, they are indeed suitable for him. Shen Xuan's skin color was originally wheat-colored, but since he came to Beijing, he has been exposed to less sun and has become much whiter.
Now wearing this color, he looks even whiter, and since he eats better, he has gained a little weight than before. His whole body is set off against a light pink color, which makes him look even sexier.
Xue Fenglin dismissed Wuwang and Wuxin behind him, closed the door, and walked quietly to Shen Xuan's side.
It wasn't until Xue Fenglin sat down next to him that Shen Xuan felt someone coming in.
He immediately opened his eyes, and what came into view was Xue Fenglin, who was dressed in scholar's clothes.
Xue Fenglin was sitting side by side with him at this time, the two of them were almost touching and very close.
Shen Xuan was startled and tried to get up. Suddenly, Xue Fenglin held his shoulder and said, "I just asked Wuwang to serve the dishes. Please wait a moment."
As he said that, he directly held Shen Xuan’s right hand, picked up the pen and wrote the four characters "Xiyuan Xianwei" on the paper.
Xue Fenglin has been practicing calligraphy since he was a child, and his brushstrokes are very vigorous and powerful. Shen Xuan was led by him to write with his right hand, and unknowingly nestled in his arms.
When he reacted, he felt Xue Fenglin pressing down on his back and writing the last few strokes. When she was about to push him down, she supported his waist with her left hand.
Shen Xuan's face flushed immediately, and he felt his heart beating very fast.
He could see Xue Fenglin's face with his peripheral vision when he turned his head sideways. The other person was very close to him, and his breath was right next to his face. Moreover, his handsome face is so beautiful that it is hard to describe it, and his every move makes people nervous involuntarily.
In fact, when Xue Fenglin's appearance was ruined, Shen Xuan was not nervous when he saw him, but later, as the other party became more and more handsome day by day, Shen Xuan became uncomfortable.
I must be a face control, Shen Xuan thought. He felt speechless about his own behavior, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Food, sex and nature are part of human nature, as the ancients have already summarized, and Chen Xuan is no exception.
As Xue Fenglin was writing, he noticed that Shen Xuan's ears were red. He curled his lips slightly, revealing a smile, and a sense of accomplishment rose in his heart.
He has always disliked those women and men who only care about their looks, and he knows how to act when faced with their pursuit. But every time she faced Shen Xuan, she would unconsciously use her looks to seduce him.
If Shen Xuan fell for his trick, Xue Fenglin would not be unhappy, but would feel a sense of pleasure as if he had succeeded.
It was just that Shen Xuan’s ears turned red due to shyness, and Xue Fenglin thought it was cute when he saw it, and a surge of heat surged in his body.
He didn't dare get too close to Shen Xuan anymore, for fear that he might do something inappropriate under impulse. Only then did he immediately let go of Shen Xuan's hand, took a step back and said, "After I received your letter, I thought about it and felt that this name is better. What do you think?"
Shen Xuan was still a little confused, but after reading the big words "Theater Fairy Taste" written by Xue Fenglin, he felt it was better. So he nodded and said, "Your name is indeed more elegant, let's use it."
Upon hearing this, Xue Fenglin coughed, but couldn't help but smile. Only then did he change a new piece of paper and write a new one for Shen Xuan.
At this time, Wuwang just brought up the dishes and informed Xue Fenglin at the door.
Xue Fenglin then said to Shen Xuan: "The food is here, let's eat first."
"Okay." Shen Xuan nodded, and went to the compartment with Xue Fenglin to eat.
After the food was served, Xue Fenglin drove Wuwang and Wuxin out again, and then said to Shen Xuan: "These dishes are the most famous in Guiyun Tower, you should try them."
After that, he scooped a spoonful of green tea shrimp for Shen Xuan. He still remembered that Shen Xuan loved to eat shrimp.
Shen Xuan took a bite and nodded, “This shrimp is indeed very fresh and tender, and delicious.”
Xue Fenglin smiled, picked up another piece of mutton for him and said, "This roasted mutton is the signature dish here. Try it."
Shen Xuan then glanced at Xue Fenglin and said to him, "Don't just pick up food for me, eat it too?"
Xue Fenglin picked up his chopsticks after hearing this. After taking a few bites, he said to Shen Xuan, "The last time we ate at a restaurant was in Lezhou. I still remember what happened that day."
When Xue Fenglin said this, Shen Xuan's food got stuck in his throat. He almost choked and started coughing violently.
Xue Fenglin saw that he was coughing with tears in his eyes, and immediately handed him a handkerchief, looking at Shen Xuan's expression with some concern.
Chen Xuan felt a little guilty, because he suddenly thought of what Xue Fenglin asked him that day...
At that time, he didn't know that Lin Ye was Xue Fenglin, and he thought that their separation was a farewell. Unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, they met again in the capital, and I became each other's fiancé.
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