The monk Wu was answered with a soft murmur: "Xin'er, Xin'er..."
The monk Liaowu shook his head, moved the small table to Lu Zheng's bedside, then knelt down and began to strike the wooden fish while chanting the obscure and difficult-to-understand scriptures.
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For three days in a row, no one came to Zuijianglou. The three time-travelings weren't in a hurry at all, but Gu Xin was anxious.
That morning, after Gu Xin finished practicing her horse stance and was taking a bath with Gu Nian, she couldn't help but ask, "Sister, do you think Uncle Cheng's boss is willing to cooperate with us? Why haven't we heard anything after three days?"
"Xin Xin, it's not good for you to worry too much at such a young age. It will cause wrinkles and make you age quickly," Gu Nian said with a smile, poking Gu Xin's head.
"I'm just worried!" Gu Xin pursed her lips.
“What’s the use of worrying! You said it yourself, it’s been three days already. Today is the day we deliver the leftover chili peppers. We’ll find out soon enough whether they’re willing or not. Just stay calm and don’t overthink it. It’s not a big deal if they don’t cooperate! We can sell leftover chili peppers, we can sell vegetables! Besides, once the potatoes we planted yesterday have grown, we can make potato dishes! It’s Zuijianglou’s loss if they don’t cooperate with us!” Gu Nian said.
"Yes, sister is right!" Gu Xin nodded, then said with some regret, "I think Uncle Cheng is a very good person, and I hope his employer can cooperate with our family!"
"Yes, yes, that's great! You don't see any bad people. Alright, you stay soaking, I'll get dressed and help you put it on!" Gu Nian got up helplessly.
"Hehe, thank you, sister!" Gu Xin leaned on the edge of the wooden tub with her hands, only her head peeking out, and laughed happily.
"Are you so happy that your sister is helping you get dressed?" Gu Nian couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"Mmm! Sister Huihui used to dress Sisi and comb her hair too. I want to do it too!" Gu Xin nodded her little head.
"Oh dear! My poor Xinxin! Don't worry, I'll dress you and comb your hair every day from now on!" Gu Nian pinched Gu Xin's cheek.
She always felt that Gu Xin's face was getting fatter every day. You couldn't tell just by looking, but you could really feel it when you touched it.
The child is getting enough nutrition, and he is indeed able to grow quickly.
After getting dressed, we went to the kitchen for dinner. The family had just sat down and picked up their chopsticks when there was a knock on the door.
Gu Shouxin opened the door.
The man who arrived was dressed as a steward. He said he was the steward of the owner's mansion of Zuijianglou, and his surname was Qian. Manager Cheng was supposed to come yesterday, but something happened in Manager Cheng's hometown and the matter was urgent, so his owner sent him here today.
The housekeeper explained his purpose: his master was interested in the cooperation and wanted to invite the Gu family to the city to discuss it. However, he only wanted to talk to Cai Xiaolian, who had proposed the cooperation.
Gu Shouxin glanced at the coachman and the waiter, who were indeed the two who had come with Manager Cheng earlier. He then invited them into the house and asked them to wait a moment, as he was just having dinner.
"Huh? You're inviting me?" Cai Xiaolian was somewhat surprised after hearing Gu Shouxin's words.
"It's alright, we'll go together as a family in a bit. You take the child with you, and I'll wait for you at the study. The owner of Zuijianglou is a woman from the inner quarters. She said she injured her foot and can't go out. I'm not worried about you all going together, as Niannian is here." Gu Shouxin comforted Cai Xiaolian, thinking she was scared on her own.
"Oh, okay then. I'll bring Niannian and Xinxin with me." Cai Xiaolian nodded.
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