The Gu family's business continued as usual. By the end of April, Madam Li brought over bottles and jars again, and this time, Li Muyan came along as well.
"Gu Nian, Gu Nian, I made that thing! I tried it, and it really can fly! Do you want to come and try it with me?" After greeting his elders, Li Muyan went to find Gu Nian and said excitedly.
After saying that, he sniffed and said, "Hmm, this smells like flowers?"
Gu Nian was holding a small bottle in her hand. Upon hearing this, she dabbed a little on her wrist and brought it to Li Muyan's nose: "Can you smell what it is?"
Li Muyan was taken aback, took two steps back, and his face immediately turned red: "Jasmine?"
Gu Nian nodded: "Yes, yes! This is Xianglu. I was planning to have Aunt Luo go back and call you over later, but you came by yourself today. Li Muyan, I want to talk to you about a business deal, wanna do it?"
Gu Hui watched Li Muyan's dazed expression and shook her head helplessly. Gu Nian really attracts a lot of attention!
Can she tell whether Li Muyan likes her or not?
Li Muyan: "I don't want to do business! I just came to tell you that I've made that thing we talked about last time, and I wanted to take you to try it out. However, I can't leave home, so we can only try it at home. Oh, by the way, I also made a few of that ice-crushing thing you mentioned. Go and see if it works. I had the sharpest blades made by the craftsmen in our Li family. I had someone bring ice blocks from the ice cellar to test it. It can crush small pieces, but not large ones."
Gu Nian was overjoyed and punched Li Muyan on the shoulder: "I knew it, I made the right choice by coming to you! So, we should cooperate on business even more."
Li Muyan: "?"
I want to invent something with you, but you want to do business with me?
"Sigh, I'm a little tired, I'm going to go for a walk!" Gu Hui stood up, stretched, and decided not to disturb them.
Although she had never met the general that Gu Nian had described as quite good, she still thought Li Muyan was a very nice person.
He's a bit thick-skinned, but he's simple-minded, pure in his affections, has clear eyes, and a quick mind.
However, this is a matter of consideration; unless the person is truly bad, she won't say much.
Gu Nian pulled Li Muyan to sit down and patiently explained the project she had asked her to collaborate on.
Li Muyan: "...I'll make whatever you want, why would I need your money?"
There's one more thing I didn't say: You're the woman who has to take responsibility for me. What's mine is yours. Talking about money would hurt our relationship, wouldn't it?
Gu Nian sighed, "Li Muyan, you can't calculate it like that. Think about it, although your family is already the richest in Qingzhou, your family's wealth was accumulated by your ancestors, not earned by you. You haven't earned the money yourself, so you can't appreciate the joy of it. That's why I'm helping you!"
Li Muyan pursed his lips and said, "Gu Nian, it seems you have quite a misunderstanding about me! Although the Li family's business was accumulated by our ancestors and flourished under the care of my grandmother and mother, I also have my own work to do. I am in charge of the accounts for all of our family's businesses. Although I can't go out, they can bring things in. My mother took a liking to the little gadgets I make and mass-produced them to sell. I also publish books, which sell quite well. So, I can earn money on my own. As for the fun of making money, well, I haven't discovered it yet. I think inventing is more fun."
Gu Nian: "..."
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