Upon arriving at the side gate of the Chen residence, Xiao Shanhai told his two sons to wait outside while he pulled the oxcart and entered the Chen residence with Xiao Yunying.
He called for servants outside the kitchen to carry the tiger down, and had someone take Xiao Shan Hai to wash the bloodstains off the oxcart.
Taking advantage of her father's absence, Xiao Yunying said, "Young Master Chen, may I discuss this with you? I've heard that tiger bone wine can strengthen muscles and bones, dispel wind and dampness, improve blood circulation and relieve pain, and strengthen the stomach and provide nourishment."
My father and brother go hunting in the mountains all the time. Although they don't have these symptoms now, I thought it would be good to take precautions, and we could keep it for future use. Could you ask Doctor Song to make a jar for us? The price is negotiable; we can deduct it from the money we received from the tiger."
Chen Yuancheng, who had some knowledge of medicine, said: "Medicinal wine made from tiger bones cannot be preserved for more than a few years. If you don't need it now, it's useless to buy it. After a while, it will lose its medicinal effect."
She genuinely didn't know that, and Xiao Yunying said with some regret, "Then let's forget about it."
"If you need it in the future, you can come to me. Although tigers are rare, they are not absolutely impossible. You may be able to find one if you search in other cities."
Xiao Yunying said politely, "Then I thank you in advance, Young Master Chen."
Ling Qi ran to get the silver notes, and Xiao Yunying counted them: "Seven hundred taels? Young Master Chen, didn't you give too much?"
She thought the highest she could earn was fifty or a hundred taels more.
"not much."
Xiao Yunying clarified her words: "Young Master Chen, my father said that this tiger is quite old, and its abdomen is severely damaged, so the tiger skin will definitely not fetch a high price."
"It's alright. I know a skilled leatherworker who can repair tiger skin. Although it won't be restored to its original state, it won't be too bad. Besides, I don't intend to sell it. I'm not in good health and am sensitive to the cold, so I plan to tan it and keep it for myself."
"You still need to sell other things, right? If you give me so much, how can you still make any money?"
Chen Yuancheng smiled slightly: "I have connections in the capital. If the goods are delivered to the capital, the price will be much higher than in Donglin City. You don't need to worry that I will lose money. Just take it."
Xiao Yunying folded the silver note in half and put it in her bosom: "Then I won't be polite."
He patted his chest with satisfaction, feeling that her life-risking fight had not been in vain.
Chen Yuancheng blushed slightly and avoided her gaze. Was Miss Xiao so happy that she forgot there was a man in front of her?
"By the way, Young Master Chen, has your appetite improved lately?"
"I've been eating a few different dishes you taught me every day, and I can barely manage to eat anything."
"You'll get tired of eating the same four dishes all the time. My family is building a house right now, so once we're done with that, I'll bring you some fresh food and cook you a few more dishes. I think you'll like them."
Are you building a new house?
"Thanks to Young Master Chen, I made a small fortune. My thatched house was too dilapidated, so I quickly demolished it and rebuilt it before the snow came."
Chen Yuancheng smiled and said, "Then I must congratulate you. When will it be completed?"
"It should be in about ten days. How about we invite Young Master Chen to a warm house banquet then?"
"Okay, then I'll wait for your call at home."
Xiao Yunying was just being polite, but she didn't expect him to agree. She was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "No problem, but the countryside is simple, I hope Young Master Chen won't find it offensive."
"I won't mind."
Xiao Shanhai washed the oxcart clean and returned with Xiao Si. Xiao Yunying said goodbye to Chen Yuancheng and went out the side door.
Chen Yuancheng watched them leave and said to Ling Qi, "Have a few people escort them out of the city."
"yes."
"Also, go to the clinic and ask what illness Miss Xiao has."
Ling Qi said, "Young master, this is not appropriate. She is a young lady... Yes, Ling Qi will go right away."
Chen Yuancheng withdrew his cold gaze from Ling Qi and looked back at the road outside the side gate. Only after Xiao Yunying was completely out of sight did he turn around and return to the courtyard.
It was already afternoon, and Xiao Yunying's stomach was rumbling loudly.
"Dad, I'm hungry. Let's find a place to eat."
There's a noodle shop up ahead.
"Why do you want noodles? Come on, let's go out to eat, my daughter."
Xiao Yunying pulled Xiao Shanhai directly into a restaurant that didn't look cheap. Large restaurants usually have places to store oxcarts and horse-drawn carriages. She handed the two oxcarts to the waiter and went upstairs with an air of extravagance.
It was past lunchtime, and there were only two or three tables occupied in the restaurant. A waiter came over to greet them, and he was very polite, not looking down on them because of their ordinary clothes.
Xiao Yunying thought to herself, based on this alone, she is not cut out to be a leading lady. Shouldn't she have met a snobbish guy first?
Her father and brother still had blood on their hands, and the waiter thoughtfully brought them water to wash their hands.
Xiao Yunying read the menu hanging on the wall and asked her father and brother for their opinions. They still said that noodles would be enough.
The waiter, with his keen eye, said, "Sir, our minced meat noodles are also quite good."
Xiao Shanhai asked, "Do you have plain noodles?"
"Why would we want plain noodles?" Xiao Yunying ordered the dishes: "Four bowls of minced meat noodles, six meat buns, a braised fish, a four-happiness meatball dish, a lean meatball soup, and some vegetables."
"Alright, please wait a moment, sir."
Xiao Shanhai was a little reluctant: "You ordered so much."
"not much."
Having cooked at home for over half a month, she knew exactly how much everyone ate.
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