"Cousin, you bought all my writing materials, so why would I need any more money?"
Gu Lili prepared the same set of writing materials for Gu Yanyu, and also prepared a set for Li Qimu.
Gu Lili chuckled and said, "So you should keep this money even more, and buy it yourself from now on, how about that?"
As Gu Lili spoke, she handed another string of coins to Gu Yanyu and continued, "You're the same. If you work for me in the future, I can pay you for your work. You can buy whatever you need yourself, or give me money and I'll buy it for you."
Gu Lili could certainly keep buying them calligraphy supplies, but she wanted them to know that people need to be independent and rely on themselves.
Gu Yanyu readily accepted the money and said playfully, "Sister is right, we need to save money to get married in the future!"
Gu Yanyu's innocent words amused Gu Lili, who couldn't help but chuckle. She wondered if he would still admit it when she brought it up again when he grew up.
Upon hearing Gu Lili's words, Li Qimu accepted the money from her hands and bowed to her, saying, "Thank you, cousin!"
After giving the two people money, Gu Lili planned to wash up and go to bed.
Before I even reached the kitchen, I heard someone knocking on the door outside the yard.
"Princess, have you returned?"
The voice outside the door seemed to be Yuan Bao's. Gu Lili couldn't help but mutter to herself, wondering what he wanted to see her about so late at night.
Before Gu Lili could open the door, she saw Chang'an walk out of his room and stride toward the courtyard gate.
"What is it?" Chang'an opened the door a crack and asked coldly.
How annoying, so late, are you so free?
They won't even let people get a proper rest!
Upon hearing Chang'an's cold voice, Yuanbao involuntarily shivered.
Yuanbao thought to himself, "I don't have any grudge against this guy from Chang'an, so why is he so scary?"
Han Mingyue, standing next to Yuanbao, wasn't afraid of Chang'an at all. He also said coldly, "I have business to discuss with Lili! Open the door!"
Gu Lili, who was not far away, had her eyes light up when she heard that Han Mingyue wanted to talk business with her.
"Chang'an, let them in." Gu Lili tried her best to control her excitement.
Every time Han Mingyue came to talk business with her, it meant that Gu Lili's wallet would be fuller.
Who could refuse someone who brings them money?
Although thinking about what happened last time makes me a little embarrassed, one thing is one thing, and I can't afford to mess with money.
Upon hearing Gu Lili's words, Chang'an opened the door.
After letting go, he retreated to Gu Lili's side, ready to protect her at any time.
This scene left Han Mingyue speechless. She was just a scholar, not some lecherous man. Was it really necessary?
"Young Master Han, what kind of business do you have? Is it still maltose?" Gu Lili asked.
That shouldn't be possible, since so many were just ordered recently.
Now that the weather is getting warmer, Han Mingyue has already started using a fan.
He slowly stepped forward, flicked his folding fan, and opened it.
Han Mingyue fanned herself while clearing her throat and said, "Lili, just call me Mingyue as before. Or shall we go inside and talk in detail?"
How is Han Mingyue's action any different from a peacock displaying its tail feathers?
Gu Lili's lips twitched as she watched, and she almost lost her polite smile.
The lantern Yuanbao was holding flickered on and off, just like Gu Lili's mood at that moment.
Chang'an sneered, "Young Master Han, aren't you afraid of catching a cold? Fanning yourself so vigorously!"
Upon hearing this, Han Mingyue awkwardly put the folding fan away.
Isn't this how Southern Opera troupes perform?
The talented scholar was handsome and dashing; when he opened his folding fan, young girls would fall for him.
How come he feels that Mingyue is infatuated with Gu Lili?
"Han...Mingyue, please!"
Gu Lili's voice broke the somewhat awkward atmosphere.
She took the first step towards the main room, and Chang'an naturally followed behind.
Han Mingyue and Yuanbao exchanged a glance and then walked towards Gu Lili's main room.
When they reached the main room, Gu Lili had already lit the candles with a tinderbox.
"Mingyue, please sit down," Gu Lili said with a faint smile.
Once everyone was seated, Han Mingyue began to speak.
"Lili, a few days ago I came to see Yanyu and saw him washing his hands with something called soap. I wanted to ask if you sell it?"
Gu Lili had already taken out and used the soap she made before.
Therefore, it's not surprising that Han Mingyue saw it.
Gu Lili originally planned to develop the soap market herself, but now that Lord Lin is coming, there are still 300 acres of land waiting for Gu Lili to allocate.
Since they are too busy, cooperating with the Han family first is not a bad idea.
The Han family is a family of merchants, and their market development would probably be much more effective than her doing it herself.
After thinking for a moment, Gu Lili nodded in agreement.
“But I only have a hundred bars of soap. Making this is quite complicated. Why don’t you take them first?” Gu Lili asked.
It seems that making soap should be put on the agenda. I'll go to the restaurant to help out again tomorrow, and then stay home to take care of things at home.
Gu Lili watched as Gu Yun Chu and Zhang Da Hua gradually became familiar with the affairs of the restaurant over the past few days.
Anyway, she'll have to let go sooner or later. The sooner she lets go, the sooner they'll both grow up and become independent.
Upon hearing this, Han Mingyue agreed without hesitation.
“Sure, but if it’s too complicated, I suggest you make more. I feel this thing will definitely cause a huge uproar in the capital,” Han Mingyue suggested.
Although he had been studying, his family had been in business for generations and had already sensed the business opportunities.
As Han Mingyue spoke, she gave Chang'an a provocative look.
That look seemed to say, "See? Only I can help Gu Lili!"
Although Chang'an glared back, the light in his eyes dimmed.
He knew that Gu Lili loved money, and in this respect, he was indeed not as helpful to Gu Lili as Han Mingyue.
If Gu Lili ultimately chooses Han Mingyue, then he will keep his feelings hidden and silently protect Gu Lili for the rest of his life.
After seeing Han Mingyue off, Gu Lili went to wash up and rest.
As Gu Lili expected, there was still a bunch of wildflowers on the doorknob.
Gu Lili smiled, put the flowers back inside, closed the door, and went to sleep.
The shadowy figure, who had been hiding in the shadows, watched Gu Lili close the door and extinguish the candles before returning to his own room to rest.
Chang'an, lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. Why hadn't his memory returned after so long?
If he doesn't recover, he will forever remain an unidentified person.
Gu Lili, on the other hand, slept soundly all night thanks to Han Mingyue's appearance.
He even dreamed that he was sleeping on a bed made of gold.
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