Xia Daohua was not worried at all that Wang or the Wang family would default on their debts - if anyone dared to default on her debts, she was absolutely capable of getting them back herself.
Wang watched her trusted steward lead the convoy away, then gave Si Xi a wink. Si Xi then came forward somewhat reluctantly, holding a rosewood jewelry box inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Xia Daohua had discovered this before, but she had never thought of it in this way. Now that she saw that the box was actually for her, she couldn't help but be very surprised.
Wang's face was filled with sincerity and gratitude, and she said solemnly:
"Madam Xia, this dowry is my wedding gift. It's not worth much, but it's just a set of little things I loved when I was at my parents' home.
This was the birthday gift my third brother found for me.
You helped me gather so much food in such a short time, and you only charged me half the price, without even suspecting I would default on my debt...
Just because of your trust, I'm determined to make you my friend.
This set of gadgets is my favorite, and it is quite charming and delicate. I am giving it to you today as a token of my appreciation.
If you want to make friends with me, don't refuse."
Before Xia Daohua could even open her mouth, Wang had already said so much. She nodded decisively, took the jewelry, and responded with full sincerity:
"Okay, since Madam is willing to humble herself and make friends with you, I, a commoner, will certainly be more than happy to meet you. From now on, we can visit each other often."
There is just one thing, Madam, you know that I come from the countryside, so it is inevitable that I may be a little careless about etiquette and rules.
If I am impolite in the future and offend Madam or the people in your house, I hope Madam will forgive me.
It would be better if you could tell me frankly where I am wrong."
Wang nodded happily: "It should be so."
The two smiled at each other.
Si Xi stood slightly behind Wang, with his head lowered, feeling very disapproving.
But, since Wang had already decided on something, how could she have any right to object?
After Xia Daohua and Wang separated, Wang asked Si Xi to help her get on the Yang family's carriage. Xia Daohua turned back to the warehouse and put the jewelry box into the space.
Then he left the warehouse quietly.
A pair of eyes secretly peeping in the distance emitted two beams of greedy light.
After Xia Daohua left, a thin, withered figure quietly approached the warehouse. Noticing that the guards had gradually withdrawn, he felt deeply that his chance had come.
He just saw with his own eyes that the girl took the jewelry box back to the warehouse, and when she came out, she didn't have the box with her!
However, after spending a long time knocking open the big iron lock at the door of the warehouse, the figure was stunned when he entered the warehouse - how could this warehouse be empty?
There was almost nothing in the empty warehouse.
Except for the dry and choking smell of dust.
Xia Daohua didn't know at the moment that a thief had entered the warehouse.
She walked slowly back to "Daohuaxiang" and came to her own seat. The waiter in the store was very smart and made tea for her and brought it to her.
Xia Daohua nodded, letting the waiter do as he pleased, and she took out a wet tissue and wiped her face and hands briefly. Then, looking at the dust on the tissue, she couldn't help but think that she should go into the space and clean it up.
She pulled the curtain and slipped into the space.
She took a shower first, feeling fragrant, and then changed into a new set of clothes - which were the same color as the one she wore into the space.
Apart from the different widths of the cotton gauze skirts and the different woven patterns of the tops, there are basically no other differences.
I dried my hair with a hair dryer, tied it into a bun again, ate something, and left the space.
Suddenly, she felt her eyes were a little sore, so she rubbed them gently twice. Then she heard a "rustle" and the curtain of her private cubicle was suddenly pulled open.
Standing opposite was a tall and handsome young man with a somewhat angry look on his face.
Xia Daohua was stunned for a moment. What was going on?
The person in front of me seemed familiar, but also a little strange. For a moment, I couldn't remember who he was.
Or maybe it's just that they look alike. I don't necessarily know him or have seen him before.
Thinking of this, Xia Daohua relaxed.
Then he couldn't help but yawn.
Xia Daohua’s habit is to take a bath before going to bed, so every time she takes a bath, she will feel sleepy not long after.
The sudden feeling of sore eyes just now actually came from this sleepiness.
Seeing Xia Daohua yawning so naturally with a sleepy look, the young man opposite was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned red.
It's not because I'm shy, but because I'm angry.
This guy actually fell asleep just by looking at me? This is outrageous!
Xia Daohua's young servant also hurried over: "I told you that the shopkeeper is taking a break, why are you like this?"
Xia Daohua suppressed another yawn and politely said to the young man, "Sir, are you in any trouble?"
The young man was stunned again, then said in a hard tone:
"You misunderstood. I heard your shop is so arrogant and boastful. You say 'We have everything you need, and we'll satisfy every request.' You also say 'You can find anything you can't think of,' so I came here to see for myself."
Xia Daohua nodded and said:
“This rumor is too far-fetched.
My shop does have some novelties, but they all have their roots in the same old commonplace things: just a little prettier in appearance and a little more elaborate in craftsmanship.
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