Chapter 2206, Second Painting
Aunt Feng was overjoyed. She would find a way to overcome any difficulty, no matter how big it was.
Shu Yu heard that she already had a plan, so she didn't say anything more.
Aunt Feng is a good person; she's worked here for several months and has always been well-behaved. Especially recently, when many people came to try and win over Meng Yunzheng, but couldn't get a meeting with him, some people started targeting Aunt Feng.
She ignored it all, kept her mouth shut, and didn't reveal a single word.
Shu Yu paid Aunt Feng a monthly wage of one and a half taels of silver, originally intending to pay her one tael, the same as Aunt Hong. However, that was based on the premise that there were only three people in the shop. Now that she planned to utilize the second floor, she would need to hire one or two more helpers, which would mean Aunt Feng would have much more to do.
The wages weren't high, mainly because Aunt Feng's work was simple and didn't take much time.
In particular, several of her shop assistants were locals. For example, Yun Qide earned a high wage and had plenty of money, so he rented a house near Futai Street. His wife and children lived nearby, and his wife would bring him lunch and dinner.
Well... he mainly said he was used to his wife's cooking.
Shu Yu actually felt that he was showing off his affection.
There were no problems with Aunt Feng, so Shu Yu signed the contract with her.
The next day, she first took Aunt Feng to the shop to familiarize herself with it, and then went with Meng Yunzheng to the bookstore to buy writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones.
Meng Yunzheng is now a celebrity; he even wears a veil when he goes out.
However, with him around, Shu Yu didn't need to make a special list for anything she needed to buy. If Meng Yunzheng glanced at her even twice, she would just wave her hand and buy it! The bookstore owner was overjoyed and even gave her a ream of paper—not very valuable.
Shu Yu accepted it without hesitation. Although this paper wasn't as expensive as Xuan paper, it could be kept for the guys to practice their calligraphy.
She spent only one day redecorating the second floor, and at first glance, it looked just like a study, with a particularly elegant atmosphere.
Now only Mr. Shanju's two paintings remain.
The first sunflower field painting was completed, and Shu Yu carefully put it away, waiting for Meng Yunzheng to paint the second one.
When the second painting began to take shape, Shu Yu knew what he was painting.
Isn't this the academy he's about to open?
The academy is hidden among the mountains and forests, appearing indistinct and not quite clear, yet it has a solemn and grand feel to it.
The desire to see it again is tinged with mystery, making one yearn for it.
Beyond the academy and its surrounding mountains, there is a golden expanse of yellow—a sunflower field—which echoes the first painting.
Anyone who asks around will know that these two places actually exist.
This is a painting by Mr. Shanju after he saw the sunflower field and the academy!
Goodness, not only did it bring customers to her shop, it also advertised for the academy!
Mr. Shanju's reputation is well-deserved. Shu Yu is certain that the more people who see these two paintings, the more students will visit the sunflower field and the academy.
Once they arrive at the academy, it will be up to Meng Yunzheng to decide whether to retain these students.
Shu Yu couldn't help but give him a thumbs up, "Not bad, killing three birds with one stone."
Meng Yunzheng smiled and handed her the seal. "Want me to stamp it?"
"Okay, I'll do it." Shu Yu rubbed his hands together, took a breath, and slammed the seal heavily onto the painting.
After completing the two paintings, Meng Yunzheng hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath.
The results of the imperial examination have been released.
(End of this chapter)
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