Sales of mung bean popsicles have gotten on track, and there's no longer a need to rely on selling spirits to make money.
Jing Zhe made strong liquor so that he could make floral water!
He only came up with this idea after seeing Chen Mo's neck, which was red and swollen from being grabbed.
He sent someone to buy some mint leaves, chrysanthemums, and roses. After crushing them, he put them into a small porcelain bottle, added strong liquor, sealed it, shook it for half an hour, and then placed it in an ice cellar.
Peppermint leaves and chrysanthemums are both cooling and swelling-reducing herbs. Peppermint also has the effect of repelling mosquitoes. When Jing Zhe was a child, he would grab a handful of peppermint leaves and rub them on the bites when he was bitten by mosquitoes while playing outside, and it would work.
Furthermore, their active ingredients are all fat-soluble, and can be better extracted using high-concentration spirits.
The added rose petals are mainly for improving the scent and making the floral water smell better.
After doing all this, Jing Zhe went inside to eat.
As the sun began to set, Jing Zhe took the porcelain bottle out of the ice cellar.
As soon as the stopper was removed, a cool and refreshing aroma wafted out. Jing Zhe was delighted, thinking that he had succeeded.
He found a clean piece of white gauze and filtered out all the residue from the porcelain bottle, leaving a greenish, translucent liquid. Jing Zhe poured it back into the porcelain bottle.
"What is this?"
The group of curious onlookers were gradually becoming bewildered by Jing Zhe's series of actions.
"Floral water!"
"Floral water??"
Still completely bewildered.
"It's for repelling mosquitoes and relieving itching, so I don't have to worry about getting bitten by mosquitoes anymore!"
Jing Zhe held up the porcelain bottle and smiled.
Is it really that amazing?
Fatty tilted his head, thought for a moment, and then said, "Young Chieftain, let me, Fatty, use it first!"
Jing Zhe pulled her hand back and glanced at him, saying, "What are you dreaming about?"
"With your thick skin and hairy body, what blind mosquito would bite you?"
"Hehe, that's true!"
Fatty scratched his head, looking utterly clueless.
Jing Zhe was too lazy to waste words with these fools. He stuffed the porcelain bottle into his arms, hummed a little tune, and went out the door.
...
Jing Zhe's destination was Chen Mo's house. The inspiration for making floral water came from him, and once it was made, of course he would use him as a test subject—oops, to relieve his itching!
Damn, something feels off about that...
As soon as Jing Zhe stepped out, he saw Gui Zhi come out from the opposite side of the street, close the door, and run to the other side of the street.
"Guizhi, your young master—damn, he runs so fast!"
Before she could finish speaking, Guizhi, who had been running all the way, had already turned the corner at the end of the street and disappeared from sight.
He went out by himself; Chen Mo should still be at home.
Jing Zhe knocked on the door, but no one answered.
With a gentle push, the door opened.
Jing Zhe didn't think much of it and went inside.
"Brother Chen, Brother Chen..."
There was no one in the front hall, and the door to the adjacent room was ajar. The sound of running water and Chen Mo's voice could be faintly heard inside.
"So this is where it was!"
With that, Jing Zhe opened the door and went inside.
Life is like a security door; you never know who's behind it... whether they're wearing clothes...
Upon entering, Jing Zhe was stunned!
He was stunned, because what was presented to him was a breathtaking and stimulating picture of a beautiful woman bathing!
Her skin was as smooth as jade, her figure delicate and graceful, and her long, cloud-like hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall. Her snow-white skin was flawless, like a masterpiece crafted by nature, perfectly flawless.
Although he only saw the back, Jing Zhe could already imagine the magnificent scenery of the mountains beyond the plains. He felt a burning sensation in his nose, reached out and touched it, and thankfully, it was alright…
But he was puzzled. He had clearly heard Brother Chen's faint voice just now, and why would there be a woman in Brother Chen's house?
Could it be that he's keeping a mistress in a golden house?
As the saying goes, one should not look at what is improper. Before the woman saw him, Jing Zhe thought it best to make a quick getaway to avoid being discovered and embarrassed.
Before leaving, he couldn't help but glance at the bathtub one more time.
This bucket...it's so white!
So engrossed in watching that he bumped into the door frame as he stepped back, making a creaking sound.
The woman in the bathtub then noticed, but did not turn around, saying lazily, "Guizhi, why are you back so soon?"
"..."
Jing Zhe's foot, which was about to step back, suddenly became stuck.
Although it had a touch of feminine languor and coquettishness, he recognized the voice all too well; it was clearly Brother Chen's!
Judging from the current situation, Brother Chen should put "in quotes"!
A woman dressed as a man...
Jing Zhe had seen many such melodramatic plots before, but he never expected to encounter one himself, especially since he had never even considered this possibility!
Now, looking back at the details of how the two met and got along, Chen Mo's suspicious behavior becomes clear.
"Guizhi, why aren't you saying anything? The door's open, aren't you afraid I'll get cold?"
A gust of wind blowing in from outside made Chen Mo shiver. He asked a question and was about to get up and turn around.
"Don't move! It's me!"
The straight-laced Jing Zhe was extremely tense at this moment, and didn't even hear Chen Mo refer to herself as "this Empress". When he saw her about to turn around, he hurriedly stopped her.
...
Chen Mo had been busy these past two days, and today he finally had some free time, so he took a warm bath at home.
When they realized they were out of scented soap, they sent Guizhi to buy some. The house was empty, and there was no one to keep watch.
She never dreamed that she would be able to see people for who they truly were in this situation, and in such a "sincere" way!
Oops, I was careless!
Chen Mo felt a surge of emotions—frustration, shyness, anger, and helplessness—but she quickly calmed herself down, gritted her teeth, and coldly uttered two words.
"close the door!"
"oh…"
Jing Zhe gave a weak reply, then, as if possessed by a simpleton, obediently closed the door and locked himself inside, continuing to stare blankly at the bathtub…
The door closed, and the room became quiet.
But why didn't I hear any footsteps?
Moreover—Chen Mo could clearly feel a burning gaze directed at her back.
She submerged her entire body in the water, leaving only her head above water, then turned to look towards the doorway.
Sure enough—the man was still standing there blankly at the door, staring at her with unabashed eyes.
Although her body was submerged in the water and not completely exposed, she felt as if he had seen her from head to toe, and her body inexplicably became hot, and she was so angry!
I told you to close the door and get out. Who told you to stay here?
Chen Mo was on the verge of tears, yet at the same time he roared with hatred and a hint of sobbing.
"Get out!"
"oh…"
Jing Zhe also felt that he seemed a bit abnormal—oh, no, he lost his composure. He gave a weak reply and quietly withdrew.
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