When Tang found Lu Lin's business, Lu Lin was minding the shop.
Yuanbao was riding a rocking horse and playing in the shop.
In recent years, Lu Lin's shop has introduced some children's toys, and the rocking horse is one of them. Children can sit on the rocking horse and rock back and forth.
In recent years, the store has launched several small toys. When some of these toys first came out, people here didn't know how to play with them. At that time, Yuanbao became the brand ambassador.
Yuanbao knows how to play with various toys like the back of his hand, and can serve as a good example.
In the past, when cell phones and tablets were all the rage, rocking horses were nothing special. However, in this era of scarcity, after Lu Lin invented the rocking horse, many wealthy people who loved children were willing to buy one for their kids.
After Lu Lin invented various toys, Chen Xiaomai was the happiest of all.
Xiaomai is very interested in all kinds of toys, especially baby toys. Xiaomai's favorite is Yuanbao's toys. In order to study the toys, Lu Lin made various experimental products, which were all piled up in Yuanbao's room.
Although she likes toys, Xiaomai will not fight with Yuanbao for them. After Yuanbao falls asleep, Xiaomai will secretly run to Yuanbao's toys to play with.
Mrs. Tang glanced at Yuanbao, who was wearing a nice blue dress with several pockets sewn on it, which were filled with snacks.
Yuanbao had two silver bracelets on his chubby arms and a silver lock around his neck. His face was also chubby.
Looking at Yuanbao's outfit, Tang felt a pang of jealousy. Her own girl was thin and small, a world apart from the little devil in front of her. In fact, her girl was slightly older.
Tang felt a pang of jealousy, but then she thought that Shuang'er was just a little girl, yet she had spoiled her so much. Wasn't she afraid of spoiling her too much and ruining the boy's good fortune?
"Auntie is here," Lu Lin said with a smile.
Mrs. Tang said with some pride, "Yes, that rocking horse isn't cheap, is it?"
Lu Lin smiled and said, "It's alright."
The rocking horse costs two taels of silver each, which is a bit expensive. The production process for making this thing is quite complicated, so if it's sold cheaply, the profit margin will be small. "Your cousin recently passed the imperial examination and became a scholar."
"I've heard about it. My eldest cousin is indeed very capable."
Mrs. Tang smiled and said, "Your cousin is certainly promising. Ah Lin, I'm not trying to criticize you, but even though you earn a lot working for others, you're still just a laborer in the end. Only by studying can you bring honor to your family. Your cousin passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, so he won't have to kneel before officials."
“Auntie is right,” Lu Lin said coolly.
Tang handed the basket in her hand to Lu Lin and said, "Although you have married into the Lu family, you are still a member of the Lu family. Blood is thicker than water. Here, take this. Your cousin has made it big, so you can share in his good fortune."
Lu Lin glanced at the eight red eggs in the basket, raised an eyebrow. Eggs were a rare commodity for ordinary families. Many families with chickens that laid eggs would not eat them, but would exchange them for salt.
The Lu family was relatively well-off back then, and Lu Chengyu could often eat eggs. Lu Lin, on the other hand, was different. The old lady kept a close eye on him, and he was lucky if he could eat porridge.
When the original owner was young, he saw Lu Chengyu eating eggs and got greedy, so he secretly ate some eggs from home. Later, when the old lady found out that the eggs were missing, she scolded Lu Lin severely, and the original owner was even beaten. If it weren't for the original owner's father stopping her, the old lady would have made a huge scene.
Although Lu Lin didn't care about a few eggs, he guessed that the Tang family must have already suffered a huge financial loss.
When Lu Lin first transmigrated, the three Chen brothers were very poor, and eating eggs was a luxury. However, at that time, Lu Lin had two baskets of eggs in his shop and never craved them.
"Auntie, you're too kind. This should be left for my eldest cousin to nourish his body," Lu Lin said casually.
When you give a gift, you must have something in return. Lu Lin didn't want to owe Tang a favor for a few eggs.
"Hey, it's just a few eggs, why are you being so polite with me?"
Lu Lin pursed his lips and said, "I wouldn't dare to be impolite. Before, I ate an egg and almost got beaten to death by the old lady. There are several here, and I want to live a few more years." It seems that when the original owner of this body stole eggs, the old lady noticed that the eggs were missing because it was Tang who reported it.
Mrs. Tang smiled awkwardly and said, "It's been so long, why are you still holding a grudge?"
Lu Lin said calmly, "I've already died once, how could I not learn my lesson?"
Tang's expression darkened as she noticed the veiled barb in Lu Lin's words.
Chen Xiaomi came out of the house, glanced at Tang Shi, and said in a lukewarm tone, "Auntie? What a rare guest, Auntie. What brings you here?"
Mrs. Tang smiled and said, "I came to deliver eggs, but Lu Lin was being polite and refused to accept them."
“What’s so great about these eggs? We eat them every day, we’re tired of them. We’ve been eating meat at home lately, Auntie, you should take them back,” Chen Xiaomi said.
Tang was furious at Chen Xiaomi's dismissive attitude. She felt that giving Lu Lin eight eggs was already a great favor, but Chen Xiaomi's attitude was completely inadequate.
Seeing that Lu Lin was being rude, Tang grumbled and left with the eggs.
After watching Tang leave, Chen Xiaomi pouted and said, "What did she come here for?" Lu Lin smiled and said, "Probably to ask for money." However, Xiaomi was so angry that she was cut off before she could even speak.
Tang returned home in a rage. Lu Chengyu looked at Tang and asked, "Mother, who made you angry?"
Mrs. Tang said angrily, "It's all because of that Lu Lin. He used to look so listless, but I never expected him to be such a wicked person. I really underestimated him before."
Chen Xiaomi is really arrogant. She actually said she was tired of eating eggs and wouldn't even eat eggs anymore. I don't know what this Chen Xiaomi wants to eat. Does she want chicken, duck, fish and meat for every meal?
Lu Chengyu clenched his fists, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.
Lu Chengyu never expected that sending Lu Lin away to marry into the family would actually benefit Lu Lin.
"That Lu Lin guy must have made a lot of money. Chen Xiaomi had a twin a few years ago, and the little brat plays in the shop. The bracelet and silver locket that the kid wears must be worth at least two taels of silver." Such valuable things, a little twin, why would she need such good things?
Lu Chengyu felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this and said somewhat dejectedly, "That Lu Lin guy is too smug."
Lu Chengyu thought to himself: I wonder who the owner of this Huaxia Trading Company is. Lu Lin and Chen Xiaomi are causing a huge uproar. Maybe we should investigate them.
As Lu Lin and Chen Xiaomi were talking, Yang Hengzhi walked over.
Young Master Lu, your business is getting better and better! There are so many people every day.
Lu Lin smiled and said, "Young Master Yang, you flatter me. Actually, my shop doesn't have much business. Most people just look and don't buy."
"When will the rocking chair I ordered be ready?" Yang Hengzhi asked.
Lu Lin looked at Yang Hengzhi helplessly and said, "You asked for too much. I've already made two."
If the rocking horses offered by Lu Lin's shop are very attractive to the children here, then the rocking chairs offered by Lu Lin's shop are very attractive to some old men.
Lu Lin only started selling the rocking chairs after he had stocked twenty of them. Each rocking chair was priced at two taels of silver.
On the day the items were launched, a wealthy young master came and bought up all the rocking chairs in one go. Other young masters who rushed over after hearing the news found that the rocking chairs were sold out and had no choice but to buy them back from that young master. As a result, that young master asked for five taels of silver and actually sold several chairs, even making up the cost. Lu Lin couldn't help but sigh and say that he was a talented person.
Yang Hengzhi ordered ten rocking chairs in one go, presumably intending to give some away as gifts in addition to those for his own use.
Yang Hengzhi looked at Lu Lin with admiration and said, "Young Master Lu's mind is truly beyond our reach."
In recent years, Huaxia Commercial Bank has launched a number of products. Every time a new product is released, Huaxia Commercial Bank will lead the trend and make a fortune.
Lu Lin smiled and said, "Young Master Yang, you flatter me. I'm just thinking about some things to make a living. In the end, it's you scholars, Young Master Liu, who have a bright future. As long as you pass the imperial examination, you can become a local official and benefit the people."
Yang Hengzhi gave a wry smile and said, "It's easier said than done!"
With Zhang Rui absent, Lu Lin became busier.
Chen Xiaomai sat in the rocking chair, looked at Yuanbao, and said, "Yuanbao, do you know? Brother Zhang Rui is getting married."
Yuanbao glanced at Chen Xiaomai and said, "I know about marriage. Daddy said that marriage means having someone to sleep with. I don't want anyone to sleep with me. My bed is too small. It's too cramped for me to sleep alone."
Chen Xiaomai blinked and said, "Sleep with me!"
It seems there's more to it than that, but he's not quite sure what it is.
"I didn't expect my cousin to get married so early." Chen Xiaomai thought to herself: When my cousin first came here, he didn't even have a girlfriend. At that time, my second brother was already engaged to Brother Shen. Now my cousin is married, but my second brother and Brother Shen are still the same. When Chen Xiaomi walked into the yard, she heard Chen Xiaomai and Yuanbao discussing how Chen Xiaocai had been overtaken by Zhang Rui. She couldn't help but feel a little strange.
"In the blink of an eye, Arui is getting married!" Chen Xiaomi walked into the house and said to Lu Lin, who was doing the accounts.
Lu Lin nodded and said, "Yes!"
"Let's find a time to get Xiaomai and Shen Chi's wedding arranged," Chen Xiaomi said.
Lu Lin frowned and said, "Isn't this too hasty?"
Lu Lin thought to himself: Chen Xiaocai and Shen Chi were just two little devils back then. In Lu Lin's opinion, it would have been too early to arrange a marriage between the two little devils. However, there was no other way. The matter of Shen Chi caused quite a stir back then. If the two children were not arranged to be married, it would be difficult to shut up the gossips of the village aunts and grandmothers.
Chen Xiaomi sighed and said, "We can talk about consummating the marriage later. We can get the marriage done first. After all, Granny Shen is not young anymore."
Lu Lin thought about it and agreed. Chen Xiaomi had already severed ties with the Chen family, and Granny Shen was the only elder left between the two families. Granny Shen was getting older and older, and it was indeed necessary to arrange her marriage while she was still healthy. Otherwise, it would be quite troublesome if Shen Chi were left without anyone to rely on in the future.
Lu Lin guessed that Granny Shen also hoped that Shen Chi and Xiao Cai's relationship would be settled as soon as possible.
Lu Lin nodded and said, "Getting married first is fine too. Some wealthy families find a child bride as soon as the baby is born. So, Chen Xiaocai isn't exactly young anymore." Besides, he hasn't been particularly busy lately.
Chen Xiaomi thought for a moment and said, "There's no rush. I'll find someone to choose an auspicious date first."
Lu Lin nodded and said, "Alright, take your time."
Lu Chengyu has just passed the imperial examination and is at the height of his fame. There's no need to compete with Lu Chengyu for this right now. However, marriage is a major event, and we should make proper preparations.
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