Xu Jiang was very optimistic about Liang Mo. Liang Mo was hardworking, kind, sincere, and prudent. Although he had some youthful stubbornness and sharpness, he also possessed a rare self-awareness and self-reflection.
Since he had just started running the bookstore, it was inevitable that he would make mistakes. However, as long as he had self-awareness and self-reflection, he would not make the same mistakes all the time. Sooner or later, he would find his own set of rules.
She was looking forward to seeing what Liang Mo would become after this experience and training.
Liang Mo read the copied items again, and his heart gradually became more confident. Then he said to Xu Jiang, "Boss, go ahead and do your work. I will take good care of the bookstore for you."
After saying this, he turned aside and pondered by himself.
Seeing the situation, Yin Yin came over and whispered, "Don't worry, sister, I will watch him for you."
"Silly girl." Xu Jiang couldn't help but grab her and pinch her face.
Just as they were making a fuss, a voice came from the door, "Hey, what are you talking about? It's so noisy." Then someone called out, "Liang Mo, come and help me."
The three of them looked towards the door and saw Manager Wang holding a large pile of things, blocked by the threshold and unable to enter the house.
Liang Mo and Xu Jiang hurried forward to pass the ball for him.
Xu Jiang asked, "Why did you bring so many things?"
"These are all prepared by your sister-in-law." After putting the things down, Wang listed them one by one to Xu Jiang. Finally, he said, "These are all food for the journey. The journey to Chongzhou is long, and she was afraid that there wouldn't be enough food, so she packed a little extra."
Xu Jiang sighed, "Why is it so expensive?"
Shopkeeper Wang waved his hand and said, "Why waste money? I run my own rice shop, and these cakes and pastries don't cost a bushel of grain."
"Really... I made you and sister-in-law worry about me again." Xu Jiang looked at the bundles of different sizes, feeling a little sorry and his heart was full.
Manager Wang and his family really treated her as their own family.
"As you should. You've always thought of us." Shopkeeper Wang clapped his hands and asked, "When do you leave tomorrow? I'll see you off."
"Leave as soon as the city gates open. It's hot out now, so we should get up early and walk more." Xu Jiang cleared a table for him to sit on and asked Yinyin to add more tea. She continued, "Brother, you have to get up early to deliver food, so there's no need to waste time to send me off."
"After delivering the food, how long can you delay?" Shopkeeper Wang asked again, "Which door should we go out from?"
"Anhua Gate."
"It's not far, we can still make it."
Yin Yin brought the tea, Xu Jiang raised the cup to him, and they both drank it.
Shopkeeper Wang said sadly, "Since you've been gone, I've been hoping you'll come back soon, but I also want you to spend more time with your mother. I don't know what to say for a moment."
Xu Jiang smiled calmly, "Then grant me what I wish for, and may everything go smoothly for me."
"Okay." Shopkeeper Wang also offered her a cup of tea. "Then I wish you all the best."
After drinking tea, Xu Jiang entrusted him with the task: "After I left the capital, there were only two children left in the village. I would like to ask you to lend me your eyes to help me keep an eye on them and help me make decisions if anything happens."
"Do you even need to tell me that? If I don't help you keep an eye on it, who will? Just go out without worry. I promise that when you come back, the bookstore and these two children will be fine."
"Then I'll trouble you, brother." Xu Jiang bowed to him.
"Why are you being so formal?" Shopkeeper Wang said with a smile, "If you really want to thank me, if you come across any rare little things on the road, just bring one or two back for your niece to play with."
Xu Jiang smiled and replied, "Okay."
After three rounds of tea, Manager Wang made an appointment with her to see her off at Anhua Gate tomorrow, and then he returned home to report to his wife.
Xu Jiang saw that the time was almost up, so she set out to look for Hu Xu. After finding Hu Xu, she also went to say hello to Master Lin and Hong Chu.
Arriving at the street where Hu Xu lived, Xu Jiang first met Song Qiao.
She greeted, "Madam Song, you're back."
When Song Qiao saw her, he was a little surprised, then smiled, "Are you here to see Hu Xu?"
"Yes." Xu Jiang saw her carrying a basket of orchids wrapped in moss and asked, "Did you go to the mountains?"
Song Qiao nodded and said, "Hu Xu shouldn't be back at this hour. Why don't you come to my house and have a seat?"
Thinking it would be awkward for others to see her visiting the Hu family alone, Xu Jiang agreed, "Sorry to bother you then."
"Come." Song Qiao led her to his home.
Arriving at the front door, Song Qiao took out the key to open the door. Xu Jiang asked curiously, "Is no one home?"
"My father has been living in the mountains these days, and I am the only one at home." Song Qiao pushed open the door and stepped aside to let Xu Jiang enter first.
As Xu Jiang entered the yard, she smelled a fresh scent of grass and trees. She looked around and saw that the eaves and corridors were filled with flowers and plants. The sight of fresh green was so refreshing.
Looking more closely, he found that this was a small courtyard with two entrances. The gate faced the main hall, and there was a living room on each side of the main hall. Passing through the hall was the backyard. Xu Jiang glanced at the backyard, which was also full of exotic fragrance.
"My home is poor, please forgive me for making trouble." After entering the courtyard, Song Qiao opened the gate to the left and right, and then led Xu Jiang to sit among the flowers, where there was a stone platform and stone bench.
"Don't let Mr. Wen hear what my wife said, and don't let Mr. Wen see this yard. If he sees or hears, I'm afraid he will refuse to leave."
Although Song Qiao's courtyard is old in furnishings, it has a unique charm because it is full of flowers and plants. It is a favorite of scholars, not to mention Wen Hui, the "orchid fanatic".
Song Qiao smiled when he heard this, then turned around and went to the eaves to unload the backpack. Xu Jiang hurried forward to help.
After putting down the backpack, Song Qiao wiped the sweat off his face and said, "I'll go get some tea."
"Would you like me to help?"
"No need." After saying that, Song Qiao said, "But if you want to go shopping, then come on."
Xu Jiang said, "Then let's go shopping."
Song Qiao extended his hand to her, "Let's go."
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