Xiao Hechuan gave him fifty taels of silver, and after selling the clothes and buying the cloth, there were still more than twenty taels left. Jiang Sui simply bought a pair of shoes for each family member.
She also did not forget Xiao Hechuan. She thought that he would be going to the academy to study soon, and he had to have some decent clothes after the spring. Although the academy was a place for teaching and educating people, there were many people of equal status, so there was a kind of competitive mentality. Although Xiao Hechuan might not care, she did not want people to talk about him behind his back.
So she used the remaining money to pick out two suitable outfits for him.
The moon-white wide-sleeved long gown with cloud patterns, and the light green wide-sleeved long gown with bamboo leaves embroidered on the corners and cuffs, are simple and elegant.
It was also paired with two pairs of boots in the same color.
He was born handsome, with a cool and otherworldly temperament. Clothes that were too gorgeous and complicated were not suitable for him now.
Jiang Sui already had clothes and shoes, but he felt that what he lacked was a hairpin. He always casually tied his hair half behind his head with a headband. Although it created a sense of atmosphere and looked good, it was not formal after all.
An ordinary white jade hairpin for men, with a simple style and not a very expensive ornament, but it matches his clothes very well.
Jiang Sui has a good eye, and it seems that he is indeed a good match for Xiao Hechuan.
When the four mothers went out, they had nothing in their hands, but when they came back they had a lot of gains. They brought home bags of all sizes and everyone got a share.
Xiao Hechuan never thought that she would prepare so many things for him.
Almost everything is covered.
Jiang Sui was also thinking about asking Madam Song for advice someday and asking her to teach him how to make purses and sachets.
When he came back, Father Xiao and his sons were grinding sweet potatoes in full swing. Everyone had a clear division of labor, so they could get twice the result with half the effort.
With the hard work of five men, only 500 kilograms of sweet potatoes can be harvested in three days.
Then just wait quietly for the starch to settle and then dry it.
Because of the weather, Xiao's mother wanted the sweet potato starch to dry faster, so she chose to burn enough charcoal fire in the main room and use a drying method to dry the starch.
Everything in the shop has been prepared, including flour, spices, etc. The next step is to make sweet potato vermicelli. After a certain amount is stored, we can choose a day to open the shop.
She and Jiang Sui had discussed that on the opening day, they would make the store bigger and more lively to attract customers. They were confident that as long as customers came into the store and ate their food, there would definitely be a steady stream of returning customers.
There is no need to offer any preferential treatment, after all, the people of Jeju can afford to spend a few coins.
Xiao Hechuan decided to choose a time in the next few days to visit Mr. Su, because he would have no time after the New Year. He had to become a disciple and study in an academy, and his family also had to take care of business matters.
He wrote a letter to inform Su Yanqing of the date he would visit, asking him to make preparations in advance, and also emphasized that Lanlan would come.
Upon hearing the news, Su Yanqing was overjoyed and immediately told the good news to his grandfather.
Su Yanqing was always open-minded towards his grandfather who loved him. He would tell his grandfather all his worries, and the old man would patiently comfort him, silently support him, and teach him many truths.
Hearing that the younger generation of the Xiao family would be visiting soon, he gave instructions early on to have the servants be ready at all times and not to neglect the guests.
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The day to visit Mr. Su was set on the tenth day. The ice and snow had melted and the sun was shining brightly. The winter sun is always warm and feels warm on people. It is a good day for traveling or visiting friends.
Xiao Lanlan put on her newly bought goose yellow chest-length skirt embroidered with magnolia flowers. It was a bright and lively skirt, and the magnolia flowers on it looked gentle.
She asked Su's mother to comb her hair into a beautiful bun and pinned a few fresh and elegant pearl flowers on it. At first glance, she was no less beautiful than those young ladies from wealthy families.
Some people are born with that temperament.
Jiang Sui was more casual. When she bought clothes that day, she actually had some thoughts in mind. She specially bought a skirt in the same color as Xiao Hechuan's light green gown.
When they are worn, it looks like a couple's outfit.
Xiao Hechuan saw through her little thoughts and saw that she was wearing a light green jasmine double-breasted wide-sleeved skirt, so he quietly took out the new clothes of the same color that she bought for him.
Who understands this kind of secret doting?
Although Jiang Sui is still young, she already has her hair in a bun like a woman, but that cannot hide her girlish aura.
Xiao's mother prepared gifts for the three of them to use when they visited the house. In fact, they didn't quite understand what kind of gifts they should prepare for a family like the Su family. It seemed that something too shabby would not do, but they couldn't afford something too expensive, so it would be better to show sincerity.
Xiao Hechuan went to a famous pastry shop in Jeju Prefecture yesterday and bought two jujube and yam cakes, as well as some other pastries.
He remembered that he had heard from people in his previous life that Mr. Su loved to eat yam cakes stuffed with date paste and liked to drink black tea, so he catered to his tastes and bought these two things.
In fact, families like the Su family lack nothing, so there is no need to consider the value of gifts. Instead of giving them things that they don't lack, it is better to show sincerity, the more genuine the better.
Mr. Su is actually a rather easy-going old man. He doesn't like being bound by rules and likes to be free. Otherwise, he would not have moved out of the Su Mansion and lived alone.
After all, Su Yanqing is his grandson, and he is exactly the same as him. If it weren't for filial piety, he would have wanted to move out and live on his own.
Su Yanli had moved out of the Su Mansion a long time ago. To put it bluntly, the Su Mansion was so big, but there were only two masters, and yet it was still so complicated all day long.
Su Yanqing arranged a carriage to pick up Xiao Hechuan and the others in person to show his respect for them. He originally wanted to come along, but was afraid that Xiao Lanlan would be embarrassed, so he had to wander around the gate of the mansion alone, craning his neck and looking eagerly.
He was very nervous, afraid that he would not know how to tell Xiao Lanlan after seeing her, but he was even more afraid of not being able to see her. It was also the first time that he liked a girl so passionately, very innocent, like a pure love god of war.
Mr. Su expressed his helplessness and shook his head helplessly, but he was also looking forward to meeting Xiao Hechuan and others.
His precious grandson praised them to the skies, especially this young man named Xiao Hechuan. He had heard about his performance at the Xie family poetry gathering a few days ago. He was indeed a rare talent with great brilliance.
He strongly supported his grandson in dealing with such people. From his poems, it is not difficult to see this person's character: those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters.
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