Xu Dashi and Li came before dinner, and the Hong family and the Hu mother and daughter had already left.
The old couple and the eldest family did not leave. The old couple wanted to stay in the second house for one night, the eldest family went to stay in the snack shop, and the younger brother and sister wanted to stay with their father and mother for a few more days.
Xu Lanyin took out the gifts for the old couple and the eldest wife, including a few pieces of fabric, two jars of wine, candies from the provincial capital, toys for the two children, and a heavy gold bracelet for the old lady.
The old lady smiled with joy and was reluctant to put it down.
Old Man Xu smiled and said, "It's already yours. If you like it so much, wear it."
The old lady rubbed the gold bracelet and said, "I'll wear it during the New Year. Oh, I didn't expect that I would be so lucky as to wear such a heavy gold hoop."
Xu Lanyin smiled and put the gold bracelet on the old lady, saying, "I'll buy you a jade bracelet later."
Old Man Xu said hurriedly, "Forget about the jade one, let's buy the gold one. It's bright yellow and beautiful."
This made everyone laugh.
Xu Lanyin went to another room and quietly discussed the situation of renting and buying a shop in the provincial capital with Xu Dashi and his wife. She asked the Li family to quickly train a successor, but only to teach them how to make traditional dim sum. From now on, Nanping County would only sell traditional dim sum, while the new dim sum with improved techniques would be sold only at the main store in the provincial capital.
Li agreed quickly.
After everyone went to their own rooms to rest, Old Mrs. Xu went to Qin's room and expressed her thoughts.
"The old woman has a sharp eye and will never misjudge someone. Zhao Wu is capable, handsome, and kind-hearted. He must be interested in Yin Yatou. Otherwise, why would he give his godson to Yin Yatou instead of someone else? You should be more calculating. When Zhao Wu comes home, find a way to pass on a message to him..."
Qin also had high hopes for Zhao Wu. Previously, she'd worried his family might harm him, but now that he had this ability and Lord Min's respect, that wasn't a problem anymore. But she didn't dare pass on the message without permission. It couldn't be forced, and doing so would embarrass both her daughter and Zhao Wu. But since the old lady had said so, she couldn't disobey, so she said she'd see what happened next.
Today Xu Lanting lives in Xu Lanzhou's house, and the old man Xu and his wife live in his house.
The old lady returned to the house and saw Old Man Xu with a gloomy face, thinking about something. She asked, "Who are you showing that face to?"
Old Man Xu said, "I used to say that the Zhao family boy was kind and righteous, and remembered favors, but now it seems that's not the case. He gave his godson a gold necklace after only a few days of recognition, but he only gave our boy Yuan a small silver lock. Because the girl helped him a lot, if he couldn't become a constable, how could he have achieved such a great achievement?"
Old Lady Xu didn't dare tell him about her intention to marry Xu Lanyin to Zhao Wu, fearing that he would get into trouble if he talked too much. After hearing this, she curled her lips and said, "Even if he's a godson, he's still a son. In the future, it's this godson who will be filial to him, not our boy Yuan. Besides, Yin helped him, and he remembers the favor from the second wife. If he hadn't burned down the inn this time, Yin and Ting would have been in trouble... You old bastard, you're always thinking about taking advantage of things you shouldn't be taking. You're really getting more and more confused as you get older..."
The next day was the first day of September. The family got up early and had breakfast. Qin personally dressed Xu Lanting in a long brown silk gown and tied up her hair.
Xu Lanyin handed him the small basket containing books, paper, pens and ink.
Except for Xu Lanzhou who left first, the family solemnly sent Xu Lanting to the gate of the courtyard, and watched the little figure walk to the entrance of the alley and turn forward.
The private school was in the previous alley. I had already agreed with the teacher that since Xu Lanting was in poor health and could not overwork, he would go home to eat at noon and then rest for half an hour.
In the morning, after seeing off Old Man Xu and Old Lady Xu, Xu Lanyin took the gifts and went to the Min family with Zhangqi.
She didn't bring Ho Tung and Ho Sai with her. Nanping County wasn't large, and most people knew about her close relationship with Madam Min, Constable Zhao, and Constable He. Those involved in the "gangster scene" were especially well aware of the situation. So Xu Lanyin could walk the streets with impunity, and no one dared to provoke her. Her concern was that once outside Nanping County, the Yi Ju Restaurant would learn of her knowledge of their "deeds" and take drastic action.
The new house is very close to the county government office, just two blocks away.
The news that the magistrate of Min County is going to be promoted to the position of Tongpan of Ningzhou Prefecture has been spread. It is said that he is in the process of handing over the position to the future county magistrate, Wang Xiancheng, and will take up his post in Ningzhou Prefecture in the middle of this month.
Min Nan was still in class, so they went straight to Madam Min's courtyard. Grandma Min was also there, and the two of them were very welcoming, asking about the Longxing Inn.
Xu Lanyin repeated it again, and they exclaimed and smacked their tongues.
Madam Min praised Zhao Wu lavishly and said with a smile, "My master has long seen that Zhao Wu is no ordinary person. He said that he has great skills and is very meticulous at such a young age. My master also said a few days ago that if Lord Min didn't compete with him, he would take Zhao Wu to work in Ningzhou Prefecture." It seemed that Lord Min thought highly of Zhao Wu.
Xu Lanyin expressed her gratitude on Zhao Wu's behalf. She thought to herself that the Longxing Inn case had been solved, and Zhao's martial prowess had spread far and wide, earning him the reputation of a rare and renowned detective, even a member of the imperial guard. Min Can had already made this decision, and to avoid arousing suspicion or even arousing precautions at the Yiju Restaurant, he might have asked Zhao Wu to leave even before the Yiju Restaurant case was solved. With Zhao Wu gone, his family would have no reason to stay in Nanping...
After Mrs. Min finished asking about the things she was interested in, she realized that Xu Lanyin had changed drastically. Her skin was as white as snow and as delicate as fat, which made her facial features even more beautiful and charming. Her heart sank, and she was certain that Xu Lanyin must have kept something secret and that there must be some jade-like skin-regenerating cream at home. She couldn't help but feel annoyed.
But this girl is no longer the same as before. She has established a relationship with the Min family, and Mrs. Min doesn't want to offend her too much. She smiled and said, "Miss Xu's complexion is better and finer. She is actually more beautiful than before."
Xu Lanyin stroked her cheek and smiled, "Yes, I also want to thank Miss Min. I have been using the balm that Miss Min bought for me in the capital, and applying egg white to my face every night. If I have milk, I use milk. That's why my face looks like this. My mother told me that my skin was very good when I was a child, but it got bad because of the wind and sun every day in the past few years. Now I stay indoors every day to keep it covered, and apply balm, egg white, and milk every day, and my skin is back to normal."
Min Can would become the magistrate of Ningzhou Prefecture in the future, and Xu Lanyin didn't want to offend them. It would be best if they believed her, but if they really didn't, there was nothing she could do. After all, she still had the Min family standing behind her. She couldn't just give her things to them and not use them herself.
Madam Min had heard that the ladies in the palace and some noble ladies liked to wash their faces and bathe with milk, but she had never heard of anyone using egg white. She asked, "Can egg white be used as a facial mask?"
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