Chapter 2195 A Fleeting Figure
Aunt Hong refused. Little Song Le looked puzzled, leaned on her lap, and looked up to ask, "Why won't you go, Auntie? Your shop is very good, and many people are eager to go there."
Aunt Hong smiled and patted his head. Yes, many people were eager to go, so she knew that Miss Lu was taking care of her.
"Of course my aunt wants to go, but she's not a good cook. She's reluctant to use oil or salt in her cooking, a habit she's had for decades, so her food doesn't taste good. If the shopkeeper or the staff don't like it, they'll be too embarrassed to say anything because I'm your aunt, which would be a problem for your aunt. Besides, my aunt has a lot of things to do at home and really can't find the time."
Furthermore, if she were to work at the shop, her son and daughter would be willing to let the children eat and drink there for free. They wouldn't think that would cause trouble for Aunt Hong; they would only think that it was Gouwa's cousin's shop, that it was their own relative, and that even if they did something, the shopkeeper and the clerk wouldn't dare to say anything to them.
Xiao Songle always felt that what her aunt was saying seemed wrong, but it also made sense.
The child couldn't understand Aunt Hong's intentions, but Shu Yu knew that what she said was just an excuse.
However, since Aunt Hong refused after considering it, she didn't force her. "Since Aunt Hong won't go, I'll find someone else."
Although Aunt Hong was a little disappointed, she nodded and said, "If Miss Lu can't find someone suitable, come back to me and I'll introduce you to someone."
"Sure."
When Aunt Hong saw that she didn't say anything more, she knew that she probably still had someone in mind.
She came to find me, indeed to take care of her.
To put it bluntly, she did this for Xiao Song Le. Aunt Hong was increasingly happy that Gouwa's future aunt was treating him so well.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Shu Yu got up to take his leave.
Aunt Hong didn't keep her. Her daughter-in-law would be back with several children soon, and if she saw Miss Lu, she would probably pester her again.
She saw Shu Yu to the door and then told Xiao Song Le to listen to his uncle and aunt, and to visit him again when she had time.
Little Song nodded obediently and stuffed all the snacks he carried with him into Aunt Hong's hands.
Aunt Hong assumed these were the items Miss Lu's shop was selling, so she didn't refuse. After putting them away, she quickly went to the yard to pick some vegetables and handed them over.
"They're all homegrown. If you like them, I'll send some over next time."
Shu Yu thought for a moment and said, "Although you don't come to my shop, you grow vegetables quite well. I'll have someone come and buy from you after the shop opens."
Aunt Hong waved her hand, "No need to come, I'll just deliver it to Futai Street."
“Alright,” Shu Yu said with a smile. “My shop is called Lu Ji. It will open in five days. Auntie, why don’t you come and join the fun? It’ll be a good opportunity to get acquainted with the place. After we leave the capital, if you need anything, you can go to the shop and ask the manager for help.”
"Okay." Aunt Hong was overjoyed to hear this. With Miss Lu's shop here, she wouldn't have to feel so uneasy as she had for the past three years, wondering if Gouwa was doing well. She could even find someone to write a letter and ask the shop's delivery people to take it to Gouwa.
As they were talking, Yingxi led the carriage over as well.
Just as Shu Yu was about to help Xiao Songle onto the carriage, she suddenly stopped and turned around sharply to look at the fleeting figure. "Who?"
(End of this chapter)
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