Chapter 270 Who said you are alone?
Wen Zhenyi sorted out the things to do next. The autumn harvest would begin in more than half a month, so she didn't have to worry about the pig farm. She could do other things.
She planned to go to the town to see if the owner of the beef stall was there, so that she could make some beef jerky and ask him about the grass and fodder.
Thinking of this, she didn't waste any time. She went to the pig farm to say hello to Old Lady Wen and the others, then walked towards the town.
She also planned to go see Biaozi to see if he was feeling better.
When Wen Zhenyi was leaving the village, she happened to meet an ox cart from another village. She spent a penny to get a ride.
"Are you Miss Wen from Wen's Breakfast Shop?" The man on the ox cart thought she looked familiar and stared at her for a long time.
Wen Zhenyi smiled and nodded: "Yes, Auntie, is there something going on in town?"
"My old man is sick, and I didn't go to town to get him some medicine."
"So that's how it is."
"Your shop is doing really well."
"I am also grateful to all the neighbors for their care, otherwise I wouldn't have such good business."
At this time, a man nearby also joined the conversation: "Miss Wen, I heard that your village is raising a lot of chickens and ducks now. What are you going to do?"
Wen Zhenyi was stumped by his question. She had heard Dong Li say before that he wanted everyone to raise chickens and ducks, but she didn't pay much attention to this matter after she came back.
But when I thought about it carefully, when I went to Dong Li's house that day, I saw that there were indeed a lot more chicken coops and duck cages in their yard.
"Maybe it's for laying chicken and duck eggs."
"Those preserved eggs and salted duck eggs you make in your village are made with chicken and duck eggs, right?"
"Yes." Wen Zhenyi did not hide it. After all, this was something everyone knew.
"That's amazing! This can be sold for a lot of money."
“It’s because everyone spends a lot of time and energy.”
"Miss Wen, how is this done? Do you know?"
Wen Zhenyi smiled faintly: "Uncle, this is a business secret, I can't tell you."
When the man heard her say that, he looked a little uncomfortable and turned his head away and ignored her.
The lady who had just spoken to her approached her and whispered, "Ignore him."
Wen Zhenyi smiled and nodded.
When they arrived at the town gate, everyone got off the ox cart and dispersed.
Wen Zhenyi first went to the store and checked the recent accounts with Ji Hongguang, and took away the extra silver in the store.
Zhu Tao saw her coming and quickly called out to her, "Yi Yi, wait a minute."
Wen Zhenyi turned to look at her: "Xiao Taozi, what's wrong?"
Zhu Tao pulled her to a corner and whispered, "Yi Yi, Uncle Lin has been ill recently, and Brother Lin Jie is a little overwhelmed."
"Have you seen the doctor?"
"I went to see Uncle Lin yesterday, and he wasn't doing well."
"What does the doctor say?"
"When I went there, Doctor Wan had just finished examining him, so I quietly followed him and asked him about it. He said it was an old illness that could only be cured with medication, and it would be best if he stayed away from others for the next few days."
"Tell Brother Lin not to worry about the store for the time being and ask him to take good care of Uncle Lin. Prepare some meals for them every day, try to make them light, and don't miss three meals a day."
"Okay, I'll make it and deliver it to them every day. If I'm not free, I'll ask Uncle Ji to deliver it to them. But what about the delivery?"
"I'll think of a solution later. If it doesn't work, have him tell the guests today when he delivers the food that they won't be delivering food for the time being. We'll let you know when the food is ready."
"Okay, I understand." Zhu Tao hesitated for a moment and then said, "Yi Yi, I have something to ask of you."
Wen Zhenyi looked at Zhu Tao, whose fingers were clasped together, and for the first time, she begged her, "What is it?"
"Brother Lin Jie works in the store and only gets paid for delivering food. I asked Doctor Wan yesterday, and Uncle Lin's medicine is not cheap. I wonder if I can give him my wages."
Wen Zhenyi raised an eyebrow: "You are going to give her your wages, what about you?"
"I have food and shelter in the store. I won't redeem myself. Besides, I'm alone." Zhu Tao lowered his head as he spoke, not daring to look up at her.
Wen Zhenyi put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Who said you were alone? Aren't we your family? Although your indenture is in my hands, I have never treated you as a servant, and the same goes for Uncle Ji's family."
"Yiyi, thank you."
"What are you thanking me for? It's your wages, and you have the final say on how you spend them."
"I, I mean, can I use your name? I'm afraid Brother Lin won't accept it."
Wen Zhenyi looked at Zhu Tao carefully and touched his chin with his hand. Could it be that this girl has fallen in love with Lin Jie?
"Okay, I'll buy some things and go see Uncle Lin later. Do you want me to send them over for you?"
Zhu Tao nodded quickly: "That's great, wait for me, I'll get it." After that, he ran back to the room to get his own silver.
Wen Zhenyi thought that if Lin Jie also had the same feelings for Zhu Tao, it would be nice for the two of them to be together.
Zhu Tao took out a purse and handed it to Wen Zhenyi: "Yiyi, thank you for your help."
Wen Zhenyi took the purse and opened it. She hadn't used all her wages during this period. They were all packed inside. "I'm leaving."
Zhu Tao smiled and nodded.
Wen Zhenyi thought about visiting two patients, so he simply went to the dry goods store and bought some tonic food and packed two bags.
The owner of the dry goods store picked out the best for her: "Miss Wen, what are you buying these things for?"
"I'm going to see two sick elders. Boss, I'll leave it with you for a while. I'll go to the market and pick it up later."
"Okay, okay, just come get it later."
Wen Zhenyi went to the market and ran into Haiwa and his family at the market gate as they were packing up their stall and going home. "Brother Haiwa, are you packing up and going home?"
"Miss Wen." Hai Wan's mother smiled when she saw her.
"Auntie, your business has been good recently."
"Thanks to you, our business is pretty good. We've also helped the villagers process a lot of seafood. Everyone is very happy. When are you free to come to our village?"
"I have to go check it out. It's almost autumn harvest time, and I have a lot of things to do, but I should be able to find time to go."
"If you're coming, just tell us in advance. We won't be setting up the stall and will wait for you at home."
"Okay, you guys go ahead and do your work. I'll go check out the market."
Wen Zhenyi walked into the market right after he finished speaking. Most of the people in the market were now preparing to pack up their stalls, and only a few who had not yet sold their goods wanted to wait a little longer.
The owner of the tofu stall was also preparing to close up shop. When he saw her, his face was full of smiles: "Miss Wen, we were thinking of looking for you."
Wen Zhenyi walked over to their stall and saw that all the fresh tofu had been sold out, with some tofu skin still on top. "Is it because of the tofu skin incident?"
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