Chapter 81 "Maybe it's really her."
Song Jin agreed to meet with Mrs. Lin, but he didn't expect that Mrs. Lin would be so quick to set the time and place for the meeting after receiving the news.
At noon the next day, in the Lin family's teahouse.
Early in the morning, Que'er returned to Xie's house. She planned to go with Song Jin so that if there were any orders, they could coordinate them.
Song Jin was wearing a pink and white dress today. The sunlight shone on her face, casting layers of silver light.
The sparrow was stunned.
Que'er sat next to Song Jin, staring at her intently: "Sister Jin, I think you are even prettier now than when you were in Chunliu Lane."
Song Jin was delighted: "Really?"
Song Jin was in a good mood today. When she thought about meeting Mrs. Lin and then going shopping in the shop, she became very happy.
It had been a while since she had gone out. Although the Xie Mansion was large, as a guest, she could not walk around anywhere and had to stay in her own yard.
Fortunately, she has developed many new pastries during this period. When she returns to the shop, she and Que'er will study them together and then they can start making them directly in the shop.
"Really, really!" Que'er nodded continuously.
She was not good at speaking and was a rough person, and she had not received much education. But when Sister Xiaojin was in Chunliu Lane, she thought Sister Xiaojin was pretty. She was pale, thin and had freckles, and she was no match for Sister Xiaojin at all.
Song Jin was given the last layer of lip balm by Xiao Luo, and her makeup was finally completed.
Although Xiao Luo is a little greedy, she is deft with her hands and can always make the hairstyle and makeup look good no matter how complicated they are.
Compared to the way Song Jin dressed herself, Song Jin's look was simpler.
Besides, she always has to work, so it is most convenient for her to wear simple clothes.
Xiao Luo is very satisfied with her craftsmanship.
She closed the rouge box and said proudly, "This is the new makeup I learned. It is the most generous and proper way to meet elders. You can go with peace of mind today, young lady!"
Que'er also believes in Xiaoluo's craftsmanship.
Que'er nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, young lady, it's almost time. The carriage I hired has also arrived and is waiting outside!"
Song Jin looked at himself in the mirror again, and after making sure that everything was OK, he took Que'er and Xiao Luo and left Xie's house through a side door.
The carriage hired by Que'er was the most common one, not as spacious and comfortable as the carriage in the Xie Mansion, but it could accommodate three girls.
Xiao Luo looked at the carriage which looked too simple and asked, "Miss, if you need a carriage when you go out, I can just tell the housekeeper. Why do you have to hire a carriage outside?"
Song Jin paused and explained, "It's okay, Xiaoluo. You don't need to bother the housekeeper with such a small matter. Besides, I'm going to meet the guests in the shop today. If I use the Xie Mansion's carriage, it might scare them."
Xiao Luo: "Is that so."
Xiao Luo has been living in the Xie Mansion since she was a child and has been working there all these years. She also went to the street to buy things in the past, but she never thought that there are so many ways to do business.
She thought the girl was right.
Seeing that Xiao Luo believed it, Song Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, she only said half of it, and there is more that she didn't say.
After that night, Xie Qiao seemed to be busy and he hadn't been seen for several days.
But it was only in this way that Song Jin gradually figured one thing out.
It's not okay for her to have such an unreasonable idea.
Now that Xie Qiao already has a lover, her behavior can be described as wishful thinking at best and unreasonable at worst.
This won't work.
Besides, Xie Qiao also said that day that the King of Qi was not making any movement at the moment, and he might really be seriously ill.
At that time, no matter whether the King of Qi leaves Kyoto or dies, she will no longer have to worry.
By this calculation, she didn't stay in the Xie Mansion for too long.
It’s better not to get too involved with the Xie family. She has already caused a lot of trouble for them.
Que'er knew what Song Jin was thinking. She was not good at speaking, but she never talked much.
She just kept her mouth shut and sat quietly beside Song Jin, carefully studying the new pastry pattern that Song Jin had drawn.
Spring is in the air, and Song Jinxin’s new pastry is made up of nine kinds of flowers arranged into a pastry box.
Each color and pattern of the pastries inside has its own filling and is very exquisite.
Que'er hasn't had the chance to taste it yet, but just by seeing its appearance, she likes it very much.
"Miss, why didn't you make some ready-made pastries for Madam Lin to try today? Wouldn't it look better than the picture?" Que'er asked.
"I actually thought so originally, but then, I always feel that I agreed to meet Mrs. Lin just to promote my new cakes, which doesn't seem right." Song Jin slowly analyzed: "What if Mrs. Lin is looking for me for something else?"
Que'er nodded: "Yes, yes."
She said that she was stupid and not as smart as Sister Xiaojin.
This shop can’t run without Sister Xiaojin.
Although the Lin family's teahouse is not big, it is elegant and is a place that many literati and poets in Kyoto like to visit.
As soon as they got off the car, they heard bursts of piano sounds coming from the teahouse.
Song Jin had arrived a little earlier, and as soon as they entered the door, they saw Sister Chun Xing waiting in the hall.
Seeing Song Jin and the others coming, he hurried over to greet them: "You're here! My wife is in the private room upstairs, come with me."
Song Jin smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Sister Chun Xing."
Chun Xing took Song Jin upstairs and asked as they walked, "Where have you been recently? You weren't in the shop the last few times I went there."
Chun Xing has followed Madam Lin for so many years, and her eyes are the most ruthless. The moment she saw Song Jin, she saw the dress Song Jin was wearing and knew that it must be worth a lot of money.
She had seen Song Jin many times, but even at the Spring Banquet in Jinming Lake, Song Jin had not dressed like this.
Where has she been living lately? Who to associate with?
Chun Xing was a little unsure.
Song Jin quickly explained: "I have been staying at a relative's house recently. I don't want to go out and cause trouble to my relatives, so I let Que'er take care of the shop. Sister Chunxing can go to her directly if she has any problems in the future. At worst, I will return to the shop in a while."
"That's good, that's good. This is how it is at a relative's house. We can't cause trouble for them." Chun Xing said, and took Song Jin to the private room on the third floor and opened the door: "Madam, Shopkeeper Song is here."
Song Jin stepped forward and saluted: "Meet Madam Lin."
It seemed like a long time had passed before Song Jin heard Mrs. Lin's answer. She said softly, "Shopkeeper Song, you don't have to be so polite. Come in and sit down!"
Song Jin nodded in agreement.
Xiao Luo and Que'er stayed outside the door with Chun Xing, leaving only Song Jin and Mrs. Lin in the private room.
Seeing the girl sitting opposite her, Mrs. Lin looked at her intently.
picture.
Very similar.
Her movements and expressions were very similar to her late husband, Shi Yan.
At one point, she even hallucinated that the girl sitting in front of her was her daughter who had died young.
If that child hadn't had such a miserable life, he would be the same age as her now.
Song Jin raised her eyes and met Madam Lin's gaze. She was stunned for a moment: "Madam Lin..."
Mrs. Lin seemed to be looking at him in a strange way.
It didn't seem like he had any bad intentions towards me, but rather he was looking at me with loving care.
"Oh, sorry." Madam Lin retracted her gaze and said, "I didn't come to you today for anything else. I just want to apologize to you for Hao'er's unreasonable behavior that day."
So it was because of this incident.
Song Jin felt that Mrs. Lin was truly worthy of being a businesswoman with such a large business, as she still remembered such a small matter.
Song Jin quickly said, "It's okay. Children always speak without restraint. I just happened to help the young master that day. Maybe the young master will repay the favor."
Song Jin also said good things.
That kid was so annoying that day! Saying that you want to marry her right away will really cause trouble for her!
"Thank you, Manager Song, for your magnanimity in not making a fuss with this brat. This meal is my apology to Manager Song." Mrs. Lin said, raising her wine glass.
Song Jin also picked up his wine glass, and the two of them clinked their glasses, making a crisp sound.
The glass contained the woman's favorite fruit wine, which was not too strong but had a stronger fruity flavor.
Song Jin praised: "I didn't expect that this teahouse not only has delicious tea, but also delicious fruit wine and great food!"
Mrs. Lin looked at her and smiled: "Then Shopkeeper Song should eat more."
Mrs. Lin said as she picked up some dishes for Song Jin, and then asked casually, "I wonder how old Shopkeeper Song is this year, and when is his birthday?"
Song Jin said: "I am eighteen this year, and my birthday is in early February."
Mrs. Lin listened and paused: "Are your parents still alive?"
Song Jin shook his head: "I am the only one in the family. I used to have an older brother, but he unfortunately passed away last year."
"So it is." Mrs. Lin murmured.
Then she asked a few more questions, and Song Jin answered them one by one.
But when he asked further, Song Jin felt strange.
This Mrs. Lin, why does she seem to be very interested in her family...
She wouldn't really plan to marry me as her daughter-in-law, right?
Song Jin was startled. She put down her chopsticks and hesitated: "Mrs. Lin..."
Mrs. Lin: “Hmm?”
Song Jin thought about it, and said seriously: "The young master just said it casually before. I really don't have anything with the young master. Besides, the young master is so young, there is a big gap between him and me, it really doesn't seem appropriate."
Mrs. Lin was stunned.
Then, after realizing what Song Jin was talking about, she suddenly smiled and said, "Kid, I just asked because I thought you were likable. How could I scare you like this? Don't take it personally."
Song Jin felt that Mrs. Lin was not lying, and she felt relieved.
Afterwards, Mrs. Lin did not ask any other questions.
She concentrated on having dinner with Song Jin, and asked if there was any young man she liked at the spring banquet that day. Finally, Song Jin took out his new pastry style to show Mrs. Lin, and the meal passed quickly.
The time was almost up, and Song Jin didn't want to delay any longer. She stood up and left: "Thank you Madam Lin for your hospitality today. I had a great meal."
Mrs. Lin smiled with relief: "As long as you like it."
"I like food very much, and I also like Madam Lin." Song Jin raised her lips and smiled lightly, like a small flower blooming in the spring. "Then Madam Lin will be busy first. I will leave now. If Madam Lin has anything to do, please let Sister Chun Xing come to me."
Mrs. Lin personally sent her to the door and watched her go downstairs and leave.
Then a figure silently appeared behind Mrs. Lin.
Madam Lin's eyes did not leave for a long time. She said to the person behind her, "Husband, I may need to trouble you to help me check something."
Mr. Lin stood behind Mrs. Lin: "There is no need to talk about this between you and me, just tell me what happened."
Madam Lin clenched her fists nervously. She said, "Please help me check Song Jin's background. I always feel that..."
Mr. Lin hugged Madam Lin from behind and said, "It's okay. I understand. I'll send someone to check it out right away."
"Maybe it's really her."
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