The three time travelers didn't tell Gu Xin that she was the emperor. It was better for her to think that way. What if the emperor wanted to go on another incognito visit next year? If Xin Xin accidentally revealed her identity, that wouldn't be fun.
Gu Shouxin didn't ask any further questions, but remembered another matter he had given Gu Nian before: "Nian Nian, when will the paper mill be able to start construction?"
Gu Nian: "We can start in November, but it will take some time to prepare materials, tools, and a house."
Gu Shouxin nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said, "We'll include toilet paper in our New Year's sales. However, ordinary people probably won't buy it; it'll only be sold to wealthy families."
Cai Xiaolian thought for a moment: "The cost is indeed high, so we can't offer a low price. If we're selling to wealthy people, we can work on the paper itself. We can print some cute designs or create different scents. Niannian, is there a problem with that?"
Gu Nian smiled: "Of course, no problem! I don't plan to make any more products from the Gu sisters this year. Huihui has already mastered everything, and she and Yiping and the others can all make them. Meng Erniangzi and Meng Siniangzi are skillful and can also handle things on their own."
Gu Xin said, "Mom, you and Aunt Luo are planning to start construction on Liansheng Street in town in December, right? You must be very busy. Can I help you?"
Cai Xiaolian: "Alright, we'll assign the work properly after your fourth uncle gets married. Before we start, you all need to prepare your share capital!"
Gu Nian and Gu Xin nodded repeatedly. The four sisters had already planned it out, and having the money on hand when the work started was definitely not a problem.
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On October 20th, Gu Ren turned one year old.
Zhang always felt that a scholar had emerged in the family. Although he wasn't her husband, he was her child's second uncle. Since her second uncle had no son and insisted on not separating the family, she should prepare a proper ceremony for the child's first birthday celebration.
Her youngest son looks destined for great wealth and honor.
The Gu family didn't like too much noise, so on the day of Gu Ren's first birthday celebration, they invited Grandma Xiao and her grandson, as well as Mr. Zhou, whom Zhang had never met before.
When Master Zhou came to the Gu family, he was covered in sweat. If you touched him, you would know that it was cold sweat.
He came because Lu Zheng asked Grandpa Gu to go and invite him. His old friends and grandson encouraged him, and his legs were shaking when he got off the carriage.
Grandma Xiao only glanced at him and said nothing.
Old Master Zhou wiped his sweat, Lu Zheng gave him a thumbs up, and Grandpa Gu smiled helplessly.
This was the first time in over a decade that Mr. Zhou had visited the Gu family; he had come several times when he was younger.
Upon entering the Gu family courtyard, he discovered that the courtyard had been expanded, since there were now more children.
Master Zhou had his servant carry the gifts into the house, which made Madam Zhang extremely happy. Look, look, her son's first birthday is indeed different. Master Zhou from Zhoujia Town!
Zhang held Gu Ren in her arms and taught him how to express his gratitude: "Renren, quickly call him Grandpa Zhou and thank him! Bow to Grandpa Zhou."
Gu Rencai wouldn't listen and stretched out his hands: "Old man, hug me!"
Zhang: "...Uncle Zhou, please don't mind. My son has been corrupted by his father."
Uncle Gu objected: "How dare you talk like that! I've never mentioned any old man to Renren. It's you who keeps saying that, honey. My good son, work hard and earn more money than that old man from the Zhou family in town!"
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