Chapter 51 The sound of water splashing arose, but in the end...
Ji and Jing usually grind their own ink.
Or rather, he preferred to do everything himself, including taking care of Lin Qingdai.
Ji Yujing was very skilled at grinding ink, discarding all the fancy and elaborate methods.
Quickly, the ink produced is also even and fine.
Looking at him, Lin Qingdai couldn't help but tease, "Is there anything in this world that General Ji can't do?"
Ji Yujing: "Is Madam praising me?"
Lin Qingdai leaned in and kissed him, "General Ji is the most capable."
After the kiss, she picked up her pen, dipped it in ink, laid out some blank paper, and began to write.
When she started doing serious work, the smile on her face unconsciously disappeared.
At this moment, she was elegant and noble, exuding a kind of aloofness like frost and snow on a high mountain, creating a sense of distance.
It was completely different from whimpering happily in his arms, or blushing and telling him to shut up when she couldn't win an argument.
Everything about him is captivating.
With his emotions in turmoil, Ji Yujing couldn't help but express his gratitude to his ancestors.
If it weren't for that past connection, the distance between him and her would be something he couldn't easily bridge even today.
He and she will most likely miss each other.
Unaware of Ji Yujing's thoughts, Lin Qingdai focused intently on writing, page after page.
After about the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, she put down her pen and then gave up her seat at the table.
With a wave of her delicate hand, she moved with unparalleled grace.
"General Ji, please take a look."
Ji Yujing moved to the table to examine it closely, and after reading it, she felt complicated.
There was surprise, but also admiration.
Lin Qingdai completed a cooperation agreement in such a short time. It detailed the scope of cooperation, methods, and profit distribution between the Mu and Lin businesses, and even listed the precautions in detail.
She prepared two copies of this cooperation agreement.
If the deal goes smoothly, I'll keep one copy for myself and give the other to Mu Qinghuai.
"How about it"
Seeing that Ji Yujing remained silent, Lin Qingdai couldn't help but urge him on.
Ji Yujing's attention returned to her: "How did you know that these things exist in Lingdong?"
Ji and Jing's slender fingers tapped on a piece of paper, on which were listed several particularly cold-sounding items.
For example, topaz, locust grass, and cherry root.
The appearance of these names convinced Ji Yujing that the cooperation agreement had only just been finalized today, but it should have already existed in Lin Qingdai's mind.
"Is it in the book?"
This hasty answer amused Ji Yujing.
Lin Qingdai added, "Afterwards, I chatted with my grandfather and the villagers."
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Lingdong is rich in resources. General Ji, you'll soon be rich!"
Ji and Jing pulled the beautiful woman into their arms and kissed her gently and lightly, without a trace of desire.
He simply wanted to be close to her, to absorb her essence. That would fill him with joy and bring him peace of mind.
But the beautiful young woman only had the cooperation agreement in her mind: "What does the general think?"
These things won't happen unless Ji and Jing agree.
He disagreed, saying, "Forget about wine cups of jade, not even a single bird can leave Lingdong."
"I think it's okay."
"Actually, I had mentioned the cooperation to Mu Qinghuai before, but there were too many other things to deal with and it never came to fruition."
Lin Qingdai was very happy that Ji and Jing had the same idea.
When she's happy, her almond-shaped eyes brighten more than usual, brimming with affection.
"this……"
She had intended to say something, but was interrupted by Ji Yujing's actions.
He lifted her up and placed his palm on her buttocks.
She could clearly feel the warmth of his palms in the summer heat, even though she was wearing thin clothes.
It's so hot.
Lin Qingdai gradually got used to the unusual temperature, and she wrapped her arms around his neck: "It's inconvenient to do anything when we're out and about, I won't make a fuss with you."
The use of the word "闹" (nao, meaning noisy or disruptive) was incredibly clever, making Ji Yujing laugh.
When he smiled, half of his coldness faded, replaced by a clear and bright quality like jade.
It's incredibly alluring.
"No more fuss."
"Just a kiss."
"Dai Dai, kiss me."
Ji and Jing sought the Dao.
He was asking for this with his handsome, aloof face, a contradiction that struck him deeply. But Lin Qingdai was tempted, and her heart raced.
She gently stroked his face with her fingers, and when she felt she had enough, she cupped his face and kissed him.
The sound of splashing water rose, and in the end, it was unclear who was kissing whom.
Lin Qingdai's thoughts gradually became scattered. She only remembered that through the ups and downs, Ji Yujing had always been supporting her.
Suddenly, he bit her collarbone.
His palms were burning hot at that moment, and he was using extreme force.
She felt the pain and couldn't help but call out, "Ji Ci..."
...
Lin Qingdai fell into a deep sleep and was woken up by Ji Yujing around 5 PM.
The man, with his abundant food and drink, was bright and unrestrained; by any measure, he could be described as a radiant gentleman.
But Lin Qingdai thought he was a fraud.
I said it was just a kiss, but you're being silly again.
Although she found it amusing, it was exhausting.
After changing her clothes, she went to the mirror to check herself, afraid that he might leave a mark in a conspicuous place.
Fortunately, he knew his limits. Although he bit her collarbone, he didn't leave a mark.
"I'll let you off this time."
Lin Qingdai turned around, her face cold as she uttered harsh words.
Ji Yujing: "Madam is very magnanimous."
After getting ready, the two went out together.
Thinking it was time for dinner, she called Ye Xiao to join her. But when they reached the door, they saw a red paper pasted on it with the words:
"Brother, are you here to have dinner with me?"
"Don't bother looking for me, I'm going out to play."
"Don't bother looking for Mingyue and Mingqian anymore, they went out to play with me."
Ji Yujing: "..."
He was too lazy to even tear off the paper; he was too disgusted by it.
Lin Qingdai, however, smiled.
Ji Yujing asked her why she was laughing.
Instead of answering, she asked, "Does the general think Ye Xiao and our Qianqian are a good match?"
Ji and Jing remained silent.
Ye Xiao was his cousin, and he never intended to interfere in his marriage.
Lin Qingdai didn't care whether he answered or not, and continued to express her opinion: "Both of them have bright and cheerful personalities, are both sword masters, and love to play."
"Although Qianqian has no parents, she has me. I will definitely make sure she has a grand wedding."
"My aunt isn't the kind of elder who cares about family background..."
Ji Yujing never expected that with just a piece of paper, Madam Ji could fabricate so many things and even come up with ways to resolve them one by one.
Laughter spilled from his throat; he simply couldn't suppress it.
From shallow to magnificent, it only takes a moment.
Lin Qingdai stopped speaking and looked at him coldly, "What are you laughing at?"
The rising intonation at the end of her voice conveyed the young lady's displeasure.
Ji Yujing forced a smile. "I wasn't laughing at anything."
Lin Qingdai wasn't so easily fooled. "If someone's laughing like that for no reason, then there's something wrong with their brain."
When the young lady gets angry, who wouldn't dare to scold her?
When a powerful leader was insulted, he not only didn't get angry, but also had to put on a smiling face.
He put his arm around Lin Qingdai's shoulder.
"I just think the lady is lovely and kind-hearted."
Are you sure you don't think I'm stupid?
"...No, Lin Qingdai is the most intelligent girl I have ever met."
"He is indeed smarter than you."
She coldly tossed him a remark and then walked away.
Ji and Jing immediately followed.
He now lives like an ornament to Lin Er Guniang, but he doesn't care at all.
Life exists beneath the battlefield.
He began to understand.
The dining area is on the first floor of the inn.
There were no private rooms available, so they had to choose a relatively quiet spot. Urged on by Leng Jialan, Mu Qinghuai came down early and took the initiative to choose a table.
At the end of the first floor, behind the screen.
There were originally three or four tables there, but Mu Qinghuai told the owner that he had booked them all and that no one else was allowed to come in.
He could pay several times the amount spent by their table.
The shopkeeper smiled and refused, saying, "Young Master Mu is General Ji's friend, which means he's a friend of Lingdong. How can I accept your money?"
After saying that, he went to prepare the food and wine.
Leng Jialan looked at Mu Qinghuai with a smile: "Sigh."
Mu Qinghuai: "Speak your mind."
Leng Jialan: "From now on, you can do whatever you want in Lingdong, right?"
Mu Qinghuai laughed in exasperation: "Do you think I care?"
Leng Jialan didn't say anything more to upset him; at this moment, her favorability towards Mu Qinghuai was at its highest point ever.
She could give in to him.
Before they had even finished their cup of tea, Lin Qingdai and Ji Yujing arrived.
Leng Jialan didn't hesitate at all; she quickly stood up and said, "General Ji."
He called out once, which was considered a greeting, and then all attention turned to Lin Qingdai, "Second Miss Lin?"
She seemed very excited, and her voice wasn't kept down.
Lin Qingdai smiled, "The fourth young lady of the Leng family?"
The Leng family in the far north is quite special; it is not only wealthy, but also closely connected with neighboring countries.
Leng Jialan, the fourth young lady of the Leng family, has some Northern Li blood.
Her marriage to Mu Qinghuai was rumored to be an arranged marriage between their families, but now it seems that's not entirely true; the two are deeply intertwined.
Leng Jialan's brown eyes lit up: "You know me?"
Lin Qingdai: "Don't you know me too?"
"How can that be the same? You are Lin Qingdai."
Mu Qinghuai frowned, shook her head, and looked disgusted.
But he did not stop her.
After exchanging pleasantries, we sat down and waited for the food and drinks to be served.
Lin Qingdai looked at Mu Qinghuai and asked directly, "Mr. Mu, are you interested in discussing a business deal with Lin's Trading Company?"
Mu Qinghuai smiled and said, "Of course, what would Miss Lin like to talk about?"
Ji and Jing laid out the contract on the table and neatly divided it into two parts.
Mu Qinghuai: "..."
This couple came prepared.
Mu Qinghuai spent some time carefully reviewing the contract, and had to admit, it was extremely detailed.
And kind-hearted.
Lin Er Guniang's goal is for all those involved in the contract to profit.
Ji Yujing: "I can only guarantee that the goods mentioned in the contract will leave Lingdong. As for how to get to the far north, you can handle that."
Lin Qingdai smiled slightly, "Patriarch Mu, my idea is to establish a special transport route from Lingdong directly to the far north. Eight rest stops will be set up along the way, in Yushui Prefecture, Yi Prefecture, Jiashui Prefecture..."
"You get four, I get four, and we'll solve this once and for all."
What a convenient way to "solve a problem once and for all".
The eight rest stops in the four states mentioned by Lin Qingdai offer numerous business opportunities along the way. If they are all developed, the uses of these rest stops will be endless.
After sorting out the situation, Mu Qinghuai was filled with admiration for Lin Qingdai.
She truly dares to think, and her ideas are feasible.
While others are thinking about how to make money, she not only wants to make money, but also wants to ensure sustainability.
"It is my good fortune to be able to do business with Miss Lin."
Mu Qinghuai's words were utterly heartfelt.
He suddenly realized how one-sided it was that the world's evaluation of women always focused on their beauty or talent; in a broader context, they could compete with men.
The land is beautiful, but the beauties are more than just alluring.
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