Gentle Land
Wen Jingzhao took her hand and moved, his eyes alert.
"It's okay, it should be the customer who ordered mooncakes before." He Yingchun whispered a few words in his ear, gently squeezed his hand, and the two followed the middle-aged man.
It was very close, right in the Minggu Tower. She guessed that this person should be the lady who came to her place to make mooncakes.
She was finally going to see him, and she suppressed the excitement in her heart.
"Madam, this is Boss He."
"Boss He, this is Madam Zhu from Mingyufang."
Mrs. Zhu looked to be in her thirties or forties. She smiled softly. There were some fine lines at the corners of her eyes, which actually added to her charm. There was a bit of jade between her white fingers, making her look elegant and luxurious.
"Boss He, I'm sorry to disturb you and your wife's fun."
"It's okay." He Yingchun smiled. Madam Zhu was a big customer. If she ordered some mooncakes and pastries during festivals like this time, then the "Xiyingchun" restaurant would be open soon.
She had a nice idea. Obviously, Mrs. Zhu was also a businesswoman.
"I asked you to come here recently because I wanted to ask if you have any plans to expand the store?" Mrs. Zhu didn't waste any time and went straight to the point.
He Yingchun had to think about how to respond to this.
She nodded and said honestly, "Yes, but the capital is not enough right now."
This was considered a modest statement. The capital was actually enough, but if she wanted to expand the store, she would have to hire staff. She hadn't run the noodle shop for a year yet, so she couldn't eat a big man in one bite. She had to make a name for herself first and establish a firm foundation before doing anything else.
Mrs. Zhu's smile deepened. "Okay, I have a shop in the West Market and I want to renovate it and find someone to be the shopkeeper. You have good skills, are you interested?"
He Yingchun understood what she meant, BOSS Direct Hiring.
It would be nice to have the support of the powerful Zhu family, but He Yingchun doesn't want to be controlled by others. Besides, she can be her own boss and keep 100% of the money she earns. Why should she work so hard for others?
Looking at Mrs. Zhu's smile again, it had a bit of the flavor of a profiteer. He Yingchun wanted to refuse, but glanced at Wen Jingzhao. His eyes moved, and He Yingchun understood what he meant.
"I need to think about this matter again."
"There's no need to rush. If you've made up your mind, just come to Mingyufang."
After chatting for a few more words, the two said goodbye to Mrs. Zhu and left the Drum Tower.
The two walked and talked, "Why don't you let me reject Madam Zhu directly?" He Yingchun asked Wen Jingzhao,
"The noodle shop business has been good recently and it's attracted a lot of attention. I'm sure it's not just the Zhu family that's eyeing it." Don't refuse first. Make friends with the Zhu family and then make plans. He didn't say the rest, but He Yingchun understood.
When Wen Jingzhao was in Shengjing, he dealt with many businessmen. The business and official circles were very similar, and the waters were very deep.
He Yingchun nodded. It was similar to the last incident with the Roujiamo recipe, except that he was luckier last time and Boss Teng was arrested before anything happened.
"Chang'e is here!!"
"The handkerchief has begun! Look!"
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After the lantern riddle guessing, the much-anticipated handkerchief-throwing ceremony to find a bride begins, and the scene is extremely joyful.
Surrounded by smoke, a group of exquisitely dressed girls walked slowly and gracefully with their sleeves covering their faces. The girls were wearing crescent-colored dresses, their sleeves were like flowing water, their skirts were like fluttering butterflies, and their waists were slender, just like fairies in the Moon Palace.
He Yingchun was so engrossed in watching it that she tilted her head and asked Wen Jingzhao, "Isn't it pretty?"
Wen Jingzhao nodded and said, "It's really good." He didn't expect that a place as cold and bitter as Zhuyi would have so many tricks up its sleeve.
Wen Jingzhao lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Go back and buy yourself one too, and dance at night."
Talking dirty talk seriously.
Knowing that he was teasing her, He Yingchun still pinched the flesh on his waist, but it was too hard to pinch, so she could only pinch the other person's palm.
"I can dance for you." Wen Jingzhao was wearing thin clothes, exposing his chest, and dancing for her under the moon. He Yingchun thought about it and was actually a little moved.
Someone called her. "Boss He? Brother Wen?" Liu Feng greeted them while holding a little girl's hand.
"Hey, Liu Feng?"
Liu Feng was there last time on the Chinese Valentine's Day, and this time he came again to join in the fun of finding a husband. It seems that he is "eager to get married".
But it is true that it is rare for Liu Feng to be unmarried at this age.
"Nice to meet you again." He Yingchun said with a smile.
Liu Feng scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "My sister insisted on joining in the fun."
"What? It's obviously..." Liu Feng covered his sister's mouth.
His sister snorted but didn't expose him.
Coincidentally, Madam Wang and Li Bin also walked over. Madam Wang pointed at a woman on the stage whose movements were not very natural and said, "Isn't that Zhu Ning?"
Zhu Ning had a very grumpy face, as if she had been forced to come up here, and her movements were very casual, with only a few random movements.
She even deliberately hid behind others. If it was someone else, it would be fine, but she was tall and good-looking, and she stood out among the beautiful girls.
"Hey, brother, that's not..." Liu Feng covered his sister's mouth again and stuffed the candy into her hand, "Eat candy."
He Yingchun looked at Liu Feng's eyes fixed on the stage and smiled. It seemed that these two people had a story after their separation on the Qixi Festival.
"Throw the parrot!!"
At a command, handkerchiefs of various shapes fluttered in the air, and a faint floral fragrance filled the nose, as if flowers were blooming in the air.
Married men, such as Wen Jingzhao and Li Bin, tacitly folded their arms and avoided moving forward.
Those who are not yet married stare intently at the handkerchief thrown by the girl they like, for example, Liu Feng.
"Brother, that! Hurry!" Sister Liu Feng was eating candy and giving him unclear instructions.
Liu Feng had indeed come here for Zhu Ning today. After the Chinese Valentine's Day, he wanted to return the hairpin to her and found Mingyufang, but Zhu Ning refused to accept it. After a few visits, the two became familiar with each other.
There were some unpleasant things some time ago, and Zhu Ning was so angry that she simply threw a handkerchief to find a husband, which made him anxious.
Liu Feng was a scholar after all, and he failed to snatch Zhu Ning's handkerchief as he wished. He was pushed and staggered, almost falling down. Fortunately, Li Bin helped him from behind.
Strictly speaking, no one grabbed Zhu Ning's handkerchief because she didn't throw it at all, she just pretended to throw it.
Then it became even more lively. The men came on stage with handkerchiefs to recognize the beauties. Those who succeeded were overjoyed, while those who failed left the stage dejectedly.
Zhu Ning also came down. Liu Feng's sister Liu Yi chattered, "Sister Zhu Ning, I've missed you so much lately. I've been holding the hairpin at home and thinking of you."
Liu Feng didn't have time to cover her mouth, and her face turned red. Madam Wang also made a "eh" sound in jeering.
"Look! The moon!" someone in the crowd shouted.
Everyone looked up and saw a full moon rising, like a dim lamp hanging high in the sky.
Coincidentally, at this moment, a guqin began playing on the stage, and a graceful and melodious female voice rang out, "When will the bright moon appear? I raise my cup to ask the blue sky. I wonder what year it is in the palace in heaven..."
He Yingchun held Wen Jingzhao's hand. His fingers were long and his palm was warm.
With his mother at his side and Madam Wang and Li Bin opposite him, Xiao He was eating cakes and said that the moon was as round as a cake. Liu Feng stuffed another candy into Liu Yi's hands and said something to Zhu Ning with his head tilted.
"...May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together even though we are thousands miles apart." The moon, like a silver plate, carries everyone's thoughts and wishes.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in previous years, Wen Jingzhao either drank alone on the rooftop or went out with a few friends and got drunk.
He Yingchun had never celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival properly since she came here. She looked at the moon, her heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.
"Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!" He Yingchun looked up and said to Wen Jingzhao with a smile.
Wen Jingzhao lowered his eyes and said with a smile, "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival."
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After the Mid-Autumn Festival, each county began to fall into a tense and busy atmosphere, not only because of the autumn harvest, but also because of the war.
Wen Jingzhao is going to the battlefield.
He Yingchun prepared a lot of things, including a large bag of dried meat, including beef and pork. The roasted dried meat has less moisture and can be preserved longer than fried meat. It is a little drier when bitten, but it is flavorful and delicious.
I dried a lot of sweet potatoes and dried fruits. If I don’t eat fruits for a long time outside, my body will not be able to bear it.
There are also flatbreads, which look a bit like naan. The salty naan is sprinkled with sesame seeds and tastes very good when soaked in soup. If you don’t have the conditions, you can just eat it dry.
The weather was getting cold soon, and the rabbit skin that Fatty Liu brought last time came in handy. She went to a clothing store in East City and spent some extra money to make a waistcoat out of rabbit skin, which she wore directly over her clothes. Although it was a bit bulky, it was definitely warm.
He also bought a lot of winter clothes from Fatty Liu, bought twenty elixirs in the system, and exchanged for only one lucky seed.
"Your current points are 605! Please keep working hard!" During this period, she used some spiritual spring water and spiritual pills. One time, she was so craving for Coke that she exchanged for one. It was just a small cup of Coke, but it cost 20 points.
There are 20 elixirs in three small bottles, and it would be a burden to carry more in your arms.
Clothes, food and medicine were packed into a big bag, which looked a bit funny when hung on the horse. He Yingchun felt that it would affect the riding, so she simplified it, divided it into two small parts, tied them on both sides of the saddle, and then hung a water bag on it.
At night, the wooden door is closed and the red candle is swaying.
Wen Jingzhao didn't think he was a pretentious person, but He Yingchun hugged his neck and kissed his cheek, his straight nose, lips, chin, and Adam's apple...
I really want to hang her on my body, rub her into my body, and carry her with me all the time.
Loving someone is like growing flowers.
Craftsmen who grow flowers have to take good care of them and water them every day. The clear water flows down along the petals and slowly sinks into the soil.
The flower buds may always be trembling at the beginning, fearing that they will not grow up. Occasionally, sweetness will seep out of the buds, which makes people sniff it lightly. If you touch it slowly, the flower buds will shyly close.
Flowers also need beautiful words, "You are so beautiful." Then it will slowly bloom, revealing the tender core inside, swaying in the sunny weather.
Occasionally, during violent storms, it would shrink and tremble, its petals falling off and drifting into the spring water, stirring up chaos in the pond.
Wen Jingzhao was the same with He Yingchun. He was not used to saying love, and neither was she. They were not used to saying corny words, but just did it, and did it to the point of shaking the heavens and the earth.
At night, the autumn rain fell hard, hitting the windows with a crackling sound.
Intoxicated by the gentleness of the land, Wen Jingzhao kissed her slightly damp hair. Even though he felt extremely reluctant to let her go, he just said, "Go to sleep."
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