"I've already approached several bookstores, but the big ones won't take the job, and I don't think much of the small ones. It just so happened that when I went to Du Hui's house last time, I saw the set of elementary poetry you repaired, and I thought it was great. I also saw your skill at mounting books at Lou's house, and thinking that Madam Xu was very good at her job, I thought I'd come over and ask your opinion."
Xu Jiang thought that if there were only twelve volumes, it would be fine, but he still had to see the extent of the damage to the county annals. If the damage was serious, it would probably take a long time to repair it.
"Sir, why don't you send me the damaged twelve volumes first so I can examine them and make a decision?"
"Okay, I'll deliver it myself tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you in the shop tomorrow."
After the two of them settled the matter, Mr. Zhong relaxed and talked to Xu Jiang about the gift she had sent for the Lower Lantern Festival.
"Thank you so much for the bean curd paste and mushroom oil that the shopkeeper sent me the other day. No wonder Du Hui, the foodie, praised it so highly; his cooking is truly excellent. I've wanted to come and see it for a long time, even without this incident, but I've been too busy. I didn't expect this county annals issue to bring it together. It was meant to be."
"Sir, if you want to come in the future, I will be waiting for you at any time. Even if you have nothing to do, I will be happy to come and sit with you."
Mr. Zhong laughed heartily and said hello repeatedly. The two were talking happily when Lou Yunchun arrived. Mr. Zhong was a little surprised when he saw him.
"My nephew is here too."
"Hello, Master Zhong."
Lou Yunchun bowed to him.
Lou Yunchun was well-known outside, and although Mr. Zhong was not as intimidated by him as outsiders, he had nothing much to talk about, so he said goodbye to the two of them and left.
The two men saw Mr. Zhong off and then turned back into the shop.
Lou Yunchun couldn't wait to find her hand, but was slapped away by Xu Jiang.
Seeing him standing there in a daze, Xu Jiang glared at him and said, "Someone is watching."
"Who is it?" Lou Yunchun raised his eyes and saw Lin Hongchu behind the counter.
I felt a little embarrassed suddenly.
Xu Jiang cleared his throat and said to Lin Hongchu, "Hongchu, go to the backyard and see if the lily and white fungus soup is ready."
"Oh." Lin Hongchu was learning wood carving and eavesdropping. Seeing that Xu Jiang wanted to send her away, she had no choice but to put down the carving knife and reluctantly went to the backyard.
Xu Jiang ushered him into the house and sat down with him. She asked, "Didn't you say you were sending me an invitation?"
Lou Yunchun took out the invitation and handed it to her.
When she opened it, she recognized his handwriting. In addition to the time, place and event, the invitation also included a couplet of poetry.
The branches are about to break under the weight of snow, but Yuli and others are not coming back.
Xu Jiang quickly closed the invitation, her heart pounding. She looked at Lou Yunchun again, only to see him staring at her quietly, his eyes clear and blazing. Somehow, Xu Jiang's restlessness suddenly calmed.
Her eyes curved and she smiled gently, "I've accepted the invitation and will definitely be there on time."
"Well, I'll wait for you." Lou Yunchun also raised the corner of his mouth.
The two of them sat in silence for a long time. Seeing that Lin Hongchu hadn't moved, Xu Jiang said, "The lily and white fungus soup should be ready. Please sit down. I'll go get you a bowl."
Lou Yunchun nodded.
Xu Jiang went to the backyard, and at this time Yue Nu appeared out of nowhere and rubbed against Lou Yunchun as soon as she saw him. He picked it up skillfully, but saw a cat tag on its neck.
It is carved from wood and you can tell at first glance that it was made by Xu Jiang.
On the front of the plaque was a carved cat head, with the words "Moon Slave" inscribed below. On the back, two lines of tiny characters read: "Her owner, Xu Jiang, please do not abduct her."
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