Shen Qinghe said gratefully, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, sister-in-law."
"What are you saying? You're the most important person in the family now, so you have to eat and drink well. These are all dishes that won't upset your stomach, so eat a little, but don't eat too much, or you won't be able to fall asleep later." Meng Zhao's eyes were bright, as warm as spring water.
At the dinner table, everyone tacitly avoided mentioning the exam and simply enjoyed their meal. After the meal, Shen Qinghe was about to clear the table when Madam Gu saw that he was in good spirits, so she didn't stop him.
The next day, Shen Qinghe went out early again to take the exam. Meng Zhao did not go to the county school with him, but instead drove a donkey cart to the Treasure Pavilion.
Upon arrival, they saw a large crowd gathered in front of the Treasure Pavilion. Meng Jianqiu stood inside the shop and earnestly explained to the group, "Esteemed guests, I am merely a shop assistant and can only act according to the rules. The double-layered gift box you wish to order cannot be reserved at this time."
One customer complained, "Why didn't I get it? I've already paid the deposit, why won't you give me the goods?"
Meng Jianqiu recognized the customer and patiently explained, "Sir, the gift box you ordered last time has been completed. You can come to pick it up tomorrow. However, as you can see, our shop has a rule that you can only make one purchase within three months. If you want it, you will have to come back in three months."
"What kind of bullshit rules are these!" Upon hearing this, the man became even angrier, spitting almost in people's faces. "You said before that we could buy once every ten days, but now it's three months? Do you think whatever rules you set are the rules?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhao promptly retorted, "What else? The rules of our shop are naturally set by our shop."
When Meng Jianqiu saw Meng Zhao, it was as if she had seen a savior. She quickly protected her and squeezed through the crowd.
When the shopkeeper approached, the group stopped harassing Meng Jianqiu and instead complained to Meng Zhao, "Shopkeeper Meng, this isn't fair of you. We paid for this, we're not taking your stuff for free, why are you making things so difficult for us? We have to prove our identities to buy your things, I've never been checked like this when I enter or leave the city. You're just a merchant, why are you checking our identities?"
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