Chapter 485: To do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools
The incident involving Princess Pingning did not cause much stir.
That night, Lin Zhiqing got the news from Lu Huai.
The Imperial Observatory was able to complete the task, and the marriage date was set for a month later.
"Great, we still have a month!" Lu Nanyue and Lin Yangyang were a little excited.
After hearing what Lin Zhiqing had said before, the two of them were no longer as anxious as before.
"I have to tell my grandfather and the others this good news!" Lin Yangyang ran out without thinking.
"Yangyang, slow down!" Lu Nanyue couldn't help but remind him.
As soon as she turned her head, she met Lin Shian's eyes.
Their eyes met and they were both stunned.
Lu Nanyue quickly turned her eyes away.
"Miss Lu." Lin Shian said, "I have something to tell you."
Lu Nanyue pursed her lips, nodded, and followed Lin Shian.
Now, only Lu Huai and Lin Zhiqing were left.
Lu Huai glanced at the backs of his sister and Lin Shian walking out together, frowning slightly.
Lin Zhiqing rolled his eyes and saw that no one was around. He tugged at Lu Huai's sleeve and said, "Lu Huai, how have you been lately?"
Lu Huai looked at Lin Zhiqing's hand, a little surprised, his attention completely diverted: "I'm fine."
Then, with a worried look on his face, he asked, "Ah Qing, are you sure you want to start preparing?"
Lin Zhiqing nodded: "Some things always need someone to do them."
She raised her head slightly, her tone rising: "Lu Huai, you have to help me."
Seeing the upturned corners of her eyes, Lu Huai's tone softened unconsciously: "Okay."
Lu Huai knew very well that even without his help, Lin Zhiqing could accomplish what he wanted to do.
She has this ability and perseverance.
But even though he knew it, Lu Huai couldn't help but feel happy because of her words.
It felt like a kitten that was alienated and unfamiliar to everyone else but only extended its hand to him.
Although Lu Huai's face showed no joy or happiness, Lin Zhiqing could already see it from the slightly tightened corners of his eyes.
She knew in her heart that Lu Huai was most susceptible to this.
Cousin, you have to thank me very much... Lin Zhiqing was very happy to have diverted Lu Huai's attention.
But then, she thought of what happened in the city today, and said with a deliberately stern face:
"Lu Huai, have you been hiding something from me recently?"
Lu Huai's body tensed up, but he quickly returned to normal: "No."
Even though he already knew how to hide his expression and reaction, the person standing in front of him was none other than Lin Zhiqing.
Lin Zhiqing "raised an army to question the culprits" and said:
"You still want to hide it from me? I heard that Mr. Qu got drunk when he went to the Red Mansion to listen to music and broke his leg. Even his genitals are useless?"
Lu Huai knocked on Lin Zhiqing's head:
"You're so careless. Who was so careless as to tell you this?"
"You forgot, Yan Yu is my lackey." Lin Zhiqing's tone was slightly proud.
If Yan Yu were here and heard Lin Zhiqing say this to him, he would definitely quarrel with Lin Zhiqing.
Lu Huai smiled and said, "The guy named Qu is restless and has done a lot of things to bully men and women. I just taught him a little lesson."
"You're lying." Lin Zhiqing put his hands behind his back and asked knowingly, "I think there might be other reasons?"
"Ahem." Lu Huai coughed unnaturally: "What else could be the reason?"
Of course I'm jealous! Lin Zhiqing answered in his heart.
Madam Qu had always made things difficult for her, and had previously sent an iceman to the Lin family's door. In addition, Mr. Qu's uncle was the Duke of Pei, who was trying his best to promote the marriage.
All these things were directed at Lin Zhiqing.
Lu Huai seemed not to care, but in fact he had scolded the man several times behind his back.
However, Lin Zhiqing saw through it but didn't say anything. She smiled slightly:
"Won't the Duke of Pei cause you trouble?"
Lu Huai felt full of concern and couldn't help but smile:
"I act based on evidence. What can he do to me? At worst, he can remove me from my position as Minister of Revenue."
"But Ah Qing, I'm not Jiang Liuyun."
His eyes were blazing.
Lin Zhiqing could understand what Lu Huai meant.
He is not Jiang Liuyun, so he does not need to be controlled by anyone and is naturally confident.
"Yes, yes, Lord Lu is so mighty." Lin Zhiqing jokingly performed an official salute.
"Your posture is even more standard than mine. You are worthy of being Master Lin's niece." Lu Huai did not hesitate to praise.
"Of course, you never know when it might come in handy." Lin Zhiqing smiled brightly.
The two exchanged some information.
Upon learning that Lin Zhiqing wanted to make a newspaper, Lu Huai offered to help her.
Soon, Lin Shian and other members of the Lin family also knew that Lin Zhiqing was going to publish a newspaper.
Shuqing Pavilion is very lively every day.
After Lin Zhiqing went to Neijiaofang, he had been studying newspapers.
The newspaper she wanted to make this time was more complete, more professional, and more provocative than her previous ones.
If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools.
Having learned from his previous experience in making newspapers, Lin Zhiqing’s first task was to find suitable paper.
Last time she used ordinary rice paper, which absorbed ink but was not thick enough. The ink would seep through if she printed more than a few sheets, and the clarity of each newspaper could not be guaranteed.
This will affect the reading experience.
Lu Nanyue took all the papers collected by Lu Huai and Lu Zhen to the Lin family.
Lin Zhiqing checked dozens of papers one by one, stroking the surface repeatedly with his fingertips.
Lin Yangyang and others on the side even breathed more lightly, for fear of disturbing Lin Zhiqing.
Lin Zhiqing first ruled out common bamboo paper.
Although bamboo paper is cheap, it is brittle and can be easily damaged if a little force is applied during printing.
Moreover, the fibers of bamboo paper are coarse and the ink easily penetrates and spreads. If words are printed on it, it may appear sloppy.
Lin Zhiqing shook his head and picked up the silk paper beside him.
Her fingers gently stroked the silk paper, moving left and right easily.
This means that the paper is too slippery, the ink has difficulty adhering, and the printed text is easily blurred.
Seeing that Lin Zhiqing's brows were still furrowed, Lu Huai lowered his head and picked among the papers for a long time, and finally picked one and placed it in front of Lin Zhiqing.
"Try this." Lu Huai said:
"This is mulberry paper from Jiangnan. It's made from the bark of three-year-old mulberry trees, and goes through more than ten steps, including soaking, steaming, pounding, and copying. It should be better than ordinary paper."
"Lu Huai, I thought you were just a nerd. Do you even know about paper?" Lin Yangyang was a little surprised.
"The Lin family's shops in Jiangnan are all managed by Xiao Huai. Otherwise, the Lu family would have been squandered by me and my father long ago." Lu Nanyue is very self-aware.
Her clinic doesn't make money. The person who really makes money is Lu Huai, who has been good at calculating since he was a child.
Lin Zhiqing was not surprised by this, after all, she had borrowed money from Lu Huai before.
Lu Huai has a wide network of contacts and strong business skills.
"Mulberry paper?" Lin Zhiqing picked up the paper and stroked it carefully.
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