Neither of them had the habit of taking a nap. In the afternoon, they went shopping together. Liu Yunwan was short of money, but she still gritted her teeth and bought a pair of shoes for Yan Xia. Yan Xia didn't need any shoes, but she was happy to accept the gift from her friend.
Wearing their new shoes, they went to a clothing store. Yan Xia bought several new outfits, all for autumn. She even gave Liu Yunwan a matching set as a gift; they were sister outfits, and Liu Yunwan had one too—two identical sets.
We agreed to wear them together when we go on a trip in a few days.
After their visit, the two, accompanied by their maids, returned to their respective homes.
Their friendship deepened.
The sky was getting dark.
The streets became sparsely populated.
Most of the shops were also closed.
Meanwhile, the lights were still on in Huang's workshop.
He spent the entire day cutting gemstones.
Huang Wu knocked on the door three times to call him for dinner, but he didn't come out.
Huang Shaoji only went out to eat after he lost his temper. Fortunately, it wasn't winter, so the food was still edible even though it was a bit cold.
He quickly finished scribbling and then went into the crafting room.
Half an hour later, the gemstone was finally cut. Huang Shaoji was sore all over. He leaned back in his chair and exhaled easily. The gemstone on the table in front of him had neat and clean cut surfaces and did not need to be polished, which was enough to show how good his craftsmanship was.
"Delivery tomorrow," Huang Shaoji said, taking a simple little wooden box from a drawer, putting the gemstone inside, stretching, and leaving the workshop.
Worried that the gems would be stolen, he also locked the door.
The key was stuffed into his smelly shoe.
No one would know the key was here.
"Shaoji, why are you locking the door? Do you think a thief can get into the house?" Huang Wushi asked, puzzled when she saw her husband locking the door after boiling water.
"Isn't this just in case? I forgot to lock it yesterday. I've already fixed it today, so I can't let anything go wrong, or I won't be able to afford to pay for it."
This is a luminous pearl; you couldn't buy even half of it if you sold him.
"Whatever, come and wash yourself, you're all sweaty. I told you to get more windows for the workshop, but you wouldn't have it. That one small window doesn't even let in any airflow, and you don't even feel stuffy."
Although Huang Wushi expressed her disdain.
But her face showed heartache.
The couple has been married for over a decade and are still deeply in love.
They have a very good relationship.
“My wife is right. When we get to the capital, I’ll rent a house with lots of windows, okay?” Huang Shaoji put his arm around her waist and coaxed her.
"You're always so cheeky. Hurry up and wash up. I've already prepared the water for you; it's neither too hot nor too cold. Oh, and your back isn't good. I'll massage it for you when we get back to your room, or you'll be in excruciating pain tomorrow."
Huang Wushi pried his hands open.
She tapped his forehead with her index finger and said coquettishly.
"I knew my wife was the best. What more could a husband ask for than marrying you?" Huang Shaoji exclaimed.
In the middle of the night, Huang Nian'an heard that there was no sound outside, so he crouched down and quietly got out of bed.
Upon exiting the building, hoping to catch another glimpse of the luminous pearl's beauty, I discovered that the wooden door was tightly locked.
Huang Nian'an was somewhat disappointed. He went back to bed and it took him a long time to fall asleep.
Another night has passed.
In the morning, Yan Xia arrived at Huang Shaoji's house.
The door was still open.
"Knock knock knock—" Three knocks on the door.
Yan Xia stepped inside.
"Coming, coming—" Huang Wu was picking vegetables in the kitchen. She couldn't take the vegetables she grew in the backyard with her, so she had been cooking several large plates of them every day for the past few days.
"It's Manager Yan. Shaoji was exhausted the other day and went back to sleep after breakfast. I'll wake him up now. Please sit down and rest for a bit. Nian'an, come to the kitchen, boil some water, and pour the guest a cup of tea—"
Huang Wushi hurriedly wiped her hands clean and called out to her eldest son into the house.
"Hey, coming!"
Upon hearing the response, she went to the inner room to wake Huang Shaoji.
Huang Shaoji slept very well; even if there was thunder outside, he would not wake up, so no matter how loud Huang Wushi's voice was, it wouldn't disturb him.
Huang Wushi knew her partner very well.
She went into the room and immediately pulled back the covers.
I twisted his ear and spun him around.
"Ouch—ouch!"
Huang Shaoji was awakened by the pain.
His face was full of resentment, but he dared not vent his anger on his wife.
"Stop howling, get up! Manager Yan is here. Hurry up and give him the things." Huang Wushi felt a little guilty. She cleared her throat and said.
"Oh, okay, I'll get up right away." Hearing that Yan Xia had arrived, Huang Shaoji quickly got up and dressed.
The speed was so fast that the wind suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Before the tea was even served, Huang Shaoji came over with a wooden box.
"Manager Yan, the gemstones have been cut. Please take a look. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, I can make changes." Although Huang Shaoji had great confidence in his craftsmanship, he still had to say the polite words.
Yan Xia took the wooden box and opened it.
The once round gemstone had split into two pieces, lying quietly in the box.
The two pieces are the same size, with neat and smooth cut surfaces and no burrs. No wonder they are so expensive.
Yan Xia nodded in satisfaction. "No need to change it, I'm very satisfied. Thank you, Craftsman Huang."
"No need to thank me, it's what I should do. Please stay for lunch." After handing over the goods, Huang Shaoji didn't know what else to say, so he simply became polite.
"I'm not eating anymore, I have things to do. Craftsman Huang, be careful on your journey. When you return, I'll have you make a few more pieces of jewelry. I'll give you a special price, hahaha." Yan Xia stood up, intending to leave.
"It has to be the price for acquaintances. Well then, Manager Yan, goodbye. I won't see you off." Craftsman Huang also stood up.
He escorted Yan Xia to the door, then went back inside to take off his shoes.
Go back to sleep.
Huang Nian'an, who had just finished brewing tea in the kitchen, came out with the teacup, only to find that the yard was deserted.
Huang Wushi, who was picking vegetables in the backyard, also returned carrying a basin.
"Oh dear, what a waste. Why didn't you even drink a sip of the tea? Your father is really something, not even offering his guests a meal. Oh well, put this tea in the kitchen. I'll boil some tea eggs later so we can take them with us on the road tomorrow."
Tea is expensive.
No one in the family likes to drink tea.
Huang Wushi could only use it to make tea eggs.
It tastes better than boiled eggs.
“Okay, by the way, Mother, was that guest the one who asked Father to cut the gemstone?” Huang Nian’an asked her.
"Yeah, why are you asking this? Have you packed your things? You're leaving before dawn tomorrow. If you leave anything behind, no one will come back to collect it for you!"
Huang Wu was extremely busy.
There were still many vegetables left in the backyard, far too many to eat, so she could only pick them and give them to the neighbors later.
To avoid wasting it.
In addition, she needed to make provisions for the journey, so she had to start making them in the afternoon. She tentatively decided on scallion pancakes and tea eggs, and carried two jars of pickled vegetables on her back. They were both appetizing and filling. So when she heard her eldest son ask her, Huang Wushi didn't think much of it. After answering, she sent him off to pack his things.
Huang Nian'an returned to the house, sat at the table, rested his chin on his hands, and stared blankly.
Huang Nianxun, who was standing nearby, was reading a book. "Big brother, what are you doing? Is there anything interesting outside the window?"
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