Chapter 85 Pan Xin Factory Tasting Spring Water and Picking Up Meow Meow
Pingjiang Prefecture in April is so warm that it makes people squint.
Ning Wuya stood bent over at the door of Yunlaixiang, teasing Yuanbao who was dozing off on a bamboo chair.
This raccoon is the favorite of Shopkeeper Wei and Lu Lan. It is a round ball with flesh all over its body. When he stroked its head, it raised its eyes lazily, its green eyes half-closed, yawned loudly, and fell asleep again.
Ning Wuya laughed, then withdrew his hand and looked at the people coming and going from Tianqing Temple. Most of them were carrying food boxes to buy snacks at Yunlaixiang. Occasionally, a regular customer, knowing that he was Lu Lan's master, would greet him. He would smile and respond, but then he would turn around and no longer have any fun, which was truly boring.
Ning Wuya walked to the riverbank, his bowl filled with some stale rice. He tossed some into the water, and a school of fish scrambled to eat, splashing the water. He watched with delight, tossing more. But soon, the bowl was empty, the fish dispersed, and he was left standing alone by the river.
Why is it so boring!
My disciple and Manager Wei cannot spend more time with this old man.
"Uncle Ning!"
Ning Wuya turned around and saw Meng Ge'er running towards him with a rope. She grinned at him, "Uncle Ning, would you mind skipping rope with Meng Ge'er? I've learned several ballads from Ling Jie'er. I'll practice first and then jump with her next time."
This skipping rope was a new gadget invented by Shopkeeper Wei. It was more flexible than a bamboo pole and less likely to get your feet caught. He made up a few songs and danced along. He had seen many children playing with it in front of Tianqing Temple these past two days.
Ning Wuya wanted to refuse, but then he thought that he had nothing to do, so he nodded in agreement.
but.
We agreed to jump rope together, but why did he become like a stone pile? Did he feel that his bones couldn't jump anymore?
He was so strong that he could even fight a bull!
Meng Ge'er tied one end of the rope to Ning Wuya's leg and the other end firmly to the chair next to him.
As he danced, he chanted the ballad taught by Wei Fuling. Although his body was rounder than Yuanbao's, it looked like a nimble little monkey, attracting many passers-by to stop and watch.
Ning Wuya also watched with amusement, and reminded from time to time, "Slow down, don't fall."
After dancing for about two minutes, Meng Ge'er felt tired and stopped to rest.
Ning Wuya untied the rope, sat on a bamboo chair, drank tea, and asked, "Where's your sister Wei? It's almost noon, and there's still no sign of her."
"Sister Wei went to Fengqiao at Changmen early in the morning."
Meng Ge'er drank a big mouthful of milk to quench his thirst and said proudly, "My sister Wei is very busy. She has to earn money to support Lord Lu."
Zhao Xiangping would buy two bowls of fresh milk that Wei Jinyun sent from the cowshed on the outskirts of the city and boil it for Meng Ge'er to drink.
It was really because the sisters Wei Fuqiu and Wei Fuling grew up too fast. They were obviously shorter than him when they met last year, but after a year, they were half a palm taller than him. This made Meng Ge'er so anxious that he stamped his feet every day.
I grow taller even in my dreams.
Ning Wuya smiled helplessly.
The disciple was also supported.
He had come down the mountain this time to visit his disciple Lu Lan, and to see what kind of young lady could move the heart of his cold-hearted disciple.
Now that I've met the real me, I've finally figured it out. This young lady has almond-shaped eyes that flicker when she smiles, making her look lively and smart. She also has a sense of adventure, which is truly attractive.
But then he thought about it and felt a little embarrassed. His disciple was busy with official duties and had little time to accompany him.
Shopkeeper Wei, on the other hand, is even busier than his apprentice. He spends all day either tending to business at Yunlaixiang or running to the cowshed east of the city. On the rare occasion he's not busy with business, he's accompanying his broker to look at properties. He's currently at Fengqiao Wharf in Changmen. He really wants to talk to her, but it's harder than climbing to heaven.
The old man originally wanted to go down the mountain to join in the fun and see how the two children were getting along, but he ended up being ignored. He could only stay alone in Yunlaixiang and occasionally play with the children in front of Tianqing Temple.
Ning Wuya looked at the crowds coming and going in front of Tianqing Temple and couldn't help but sigh.
Although Pingjiang Mansion is nice, if it continues to be so boring, after seeing the two of them get engaged, he is afraid that he will have to go back to Piaomiao Peak to continue growing vegetables.
Gu Xiang walked out of Yunlaixiang, holding a plate of snacks in his hand, and handed it to Ning Wuya, "Here, old man, these are the snacks that our shopkeeper Wei made for you."
Ning Wuya didn't rush to answer. He looked Gu Xiang up and down and said, "Ms. Gu, could you be more polite? After all, I am..."
"cannot."
Gu Xiang didn't give him any face at all.
Who made this old man say that she was beautiful and pretty when he first came down the mountain to Shopkeeper Wei, and then turned around and stared at her like a dishonest scoundrel? Even Master Lu's master showed no mercy.
Ning Wuya was not annoyed and took his snack happily.
Gu Xiang continued, "Shopkeeper Wei went to Changmen early this morning and made this especially for you before she left. Now that the pastry is ready, I'll take it out of the mold and let you try it. She knows you've been eating pastries at Yunlaixiang these days... Are you happy?"
There was a hint of teasing in these words, but Ning Wuya's eyes curved with a smile, and he kept saying, "Happy, happy! I said that the young lady Manager Wei is a good person. Chang Ce is really lucky to follow her."
Gu Xiang didn't respond, just rolled his eyes at him and turned back to help in the shop.
Ning Wuya looked down at the snacks on the plate.
There were quite a few pastries on the plate, each one shimmering with a shimmering pink, its inner core adorned with plump, translucent cherry blossoms. The plate swayed as it was carried. Sprinkled with cherry blossom jam and honey, they looked soft but held their shape.
"What's this?"
He couldn't help but ask.
"Spring water is born."
Gu Xiang's voice drifted out from the shop, "The color was adjusted with peach blossom juice, and the pattern was condensed with jade branch liquid. Inside, there are cherry beads that were just delivered this morning. This is the first batch of cherry beads, sour and sweet, and delicious. You will know once you try it, old man."
Ning Wuya took a sip with a spoon and when he put it into his mouth, he first tasted a layer of sweet and sour honey, followed by a springy texture. He held it in his mouth and sipped it gently.
The cherry blossoms in April are delicious, and the seeds are specially removed. The sweet and sour juice bursts out, the refreshing taste of spring water and the sweetness of honey, three flavors blended together.
Refreshing and fun, perfect for spring.
Ning Wuya couldn't help but eat two pieces.
The wind is blowing gently, Changce is so lucky.
Wei Jinyun stood on the Fengqiao Bridge at the Changmen Gate, accompanied by Wang Yaren and several landowners.
The dock is still as lively as ever in spring. Vendors carrying vegetable baskets on the shore shout loudly. When the grain boats dock, the sound of boatmen chatting and laughing can be heard. The black-sailed boats are connected bow to stern, and the grain bags and cloth piled in the cabin are vaguely visible.
Wang Yaren was introducing the land to her with great enthusiasm, but her eyes were looking into the distance along the river, and she had already calculated the advantages of this location in her mind.
The canal bank at Fengqiao Wharf in Changmen is a prime location where she plans to open her bakery.
Putting everything else aside, this waterway alone was incredibly advantageous. Once the factory was built, flour and glutinous rice could be shipped from the grain warehouses in Wujiang and Kunshan counties and brought directly to the factory gates via the river.
It was much more convenient to deliver bread to the sailors, as they could haul it directly to the docks, eliminating the need to hire workers from the workshops to pull donkey carts, which was laborious and risked breaking down due to the bumpy ride. Furthermore, she could sell it to nearby counties and prefectures, where merchant ships would dock, load their goods, and depart.
She couldn't go any further, as she really couldn't figure out any preservation technology. Snacks and bread stored in ice could only be kept for a few days.
There are also some raw materials that are less troublesome. The fields in the suburbs are all planted with japonica rice and wheat. During the harvest season, you can go directly to the farmers to buy them. There is no need to worry about sugar. There are many grain stores and sugar stores in Changmen. Sugarcane from Lingnan is available all year round and you can buy it whenever you need it.
In addition to the sailors and external sales, there are also those here in Changmen.
There were many teahouses and taverns near Changmen, and the tile shops were always crowded. Later, when the bread was ready in the factory, it would be delivered faster than in front of Tianqing Temple. Fengqiao Wharf was even more crowded, and the crews of the merchant ships would also buy bread. A reception desk was then built directly in front of the factory.
Most importantly, the dock provided easy access to water. Kneading dough, boiling sugar, and washing ingredients all required water. Furthermore, this location was far from government offices and temples, so there were no restrictions on market rules. The factory could be built however it pleased, with ample space for the raw material warehouse, production room, and drying area. It was much better than being crammed into the backyard of the Meow Meow Bakery.
Yun Lai Xiang’s dim sum is sold both inside and outside the store.
Wang Ya Ren smiled broadly and cautiously asked, "Manager Wei, look at this location. It's close to the canal and the dock, which will make it convenient for shipping goods and hiring people. However... the price is ten strings of cash per mu, which is more expensive than other places."
"It's very beautiful. Ten guan per mu is worth the price. Let's buy it."
Wei Jinyun took a sip of the tea handed to him by the landowner.
Another landowner smacked his lips and sighed, "Manager Wei is truly generous. Buying these eight acres of land, building a factory, and purchasing equipment is no small expense, and it will take a lot of effort to build it all."
"I'm not in a hurry. Yunlaixiang and Miaomiao Bakery are too busy right now, so I can just build the new factory slowly. I have plenty of time anyway. I'll first make a detailed plan for this factory so that I won't have to worry about it later."
Wang Yaren confirmed it again, "Eight acres, Shopkeeper Wei, you're serious, right? This isn't just grassland for your cattle. It's wide and open enough for them to roam freely, and it's cheap. These eight acres are worth ten strings of cash per acre!"
"It must be eight acres."
Wei Jinyun nodded. "In addition to the main areas like the production room, raw material warehouse, and drying yard, I also need to reserve a room for the workers to rest. I can't leave them with nowhere to rest when they're tired from working. The tools also need a place to be stored; they can't be piled up in a mess. I also want to make the finished product warehouse bigger. In the future, when we sell bread to the surrounding prefectures and counties, we need a place to store it. I'll have to dig an ice cellar by then."
The initial planning of a factory is not trivial. She would rather free up more space than be stingy with the few dozen strings of cash.
After hearing what Wei Jinyun said, Wang Yaren blurted out subconsciously, "You, your plan is too thorough."
Shopkeeper Wei, looking young, was a man of few words. He'd previously acquired Zhang's Stationery Store to open the Miaomiao Bakery, then bought land for cattle, managing both shops to a thriving state. He was already quite capable. Now, he was talking about an eight-acre factory, even down to the ancillary areas.
It’s really amazing.
Over the years as a real estate agent, he has seen many people buying land and properties, most of whom are only focused on immediate profits. He is the first one to make such a long-term plan like Manager Wei.
Eight acres of land! This wasn't just the few acres of grassland used for raising cattle. If this were built into a factory, its scale would be even more magnificent than the large grain warehouse inside Changmen. He couldn't even imagine it.
Wang Yaren swallowed his saliva, then looked at Wei Jinyun with eyes full of admiration, and nodded quickly. When doing business with Shopkeeper Wei, just follow her lead. After all, she's bold and isn't afraid of losing money.
And the commission given is quite considerable!
Wei Jinyun and the landowners pressed their fingerprints on the land deeds. Wang Yaren then took the documents and went to the government office to file them while humming a tune.
The landowners didn't know how to express their gratitude, so they all gathered around and brought a bunch of their own good things.
An old man stuffed a fruit basket full of cherry pearls into her arms. The peasant woman next to her was more direct. She handed her two fluttering live chickens with their claws tied with straw ropes. There was also a basket of duck eggs... In the midst of the jostle and shove, her arms and hands were filled with things.
Wei Jinyun thanked the landowners in a hurry. When he was standing there wondering how to carry all these things at once, he heard a familiar laughter behind him.
Lu Lan jokingly said, "Hey, Manager Wei, you just got the land deed and you've become a farmer?"
Wei Jinyun quickly stuffed the fruit basket into his hands, "Don't laugh! These are the landowners who forced me to give them to them. They said I paid the full market price and they wanted to thank me. Look at this chicken and duck... I can't take it anymore, it's going to poop on me!"
She quickly threw the chicken at Lu Lan.
Lu Lan was prepared and reached out to catch it steadily without pulling it onto him.
He couldn't help laughing again, "Ayun, you'd save trouble. Why don't you just take something lighter?"
"Don't take it. Lord Lu has plenty of strength. It's not difficult for him to get this little thing from you."
Wei Jinyun spread his hands and said, "My hands are so tired."
Lu Lan nodded indulgently, then reached out to take the fruit basket and duck egg basket from her arms, and said softly, "Okay, okay, give them all to me."
Lu Lan carried the chickens and ducks and led her to the Inspection Office. "Wait a minute, we'll bring some more things back."
Wei Jinyun followed him and asked, "What are you taking? We can hardly carry all the chickens, ducks, and fruits."
As soon as the two of them arrived at the gate of the Inspection Office, Zhan Wenxing, who was guarding the door, came to greet them. He saw that his master was carrying live chickens and ducks in his hands and a basket on his shoulder, looking like a peddler who had just returned from the market.
The corners of his mouth twitched silently, it was really unbearable to watch.
Zhan Wenxing turned around and took out a bamboo basket filled with cotton wool from behind the door and handed it to the two of them.
When he lifted the blue cloth covering the bed, he found six newborn raccoons crammed inside. Their bodies were only the size of a palm, their eyes closed, and they were making weak whimpering sounds.
Two are completely white, three are orange and white, and one is tortoise shell.
Wei Jinyun took a light breath and asked, "Where did this come from? It's so small, and its eyes haven't even opened yet."
"A few days ago, I found them in the firewood pile in the backyard of the Inspection Office. Zhan Wenxing fed them goat milk for several days, but their mother didn't come back. There are many restaurants near Changmen, and people often catch wild cats stealing food. Maybe something happened to their mother."
Lu Lan asked expectantly, "Ayun, can we keep them first? When they grow up a bit, we can find some good families for them."
Wei Jinyun loved the raccoon slaves, so she naturally agreed. The raccoon slaves called out twice, and her heart melted.
She nodded immediately. "Okay, I'll keep it at Yunlaixiang for now. Most of the customers who come to Meow Meow Bakery for snacks love raccoons, and many of them love to tease Yuanbao. There will definitely be someone willing to adopt it, so I won't have any trouble finding a good home."
She carefully held the bamboo basket in her arms and gently rubbed the soft fur of the cat with her fingers, her movements extremely gentle.
"Just now I asked you to carry some fruits and you thought it was too heavy, so why are you willing to carry a basket now?"
"How can this be the same?"
Wei Jinyun raised his eyes and smiled, "These are little treasures, they can't be dropped or bumped."
Lu Lan suppressed her laughter and asked, "Then the chicken in my hand is no longer your little treasure?"
"it?"
Wei Jinyun glanced at the chicken in Lu Lan's hand and said, "It's about to poop on me. What kind of little treasure is it... Here, here, let Master Lu take these. The chicken is your little treasure."
These words finally made Lu Lan burst out laughing.
Zhan Wenxing couldn't bear to watch it, and said, "Baoer, baoer," his teeth felt sore, and he slipped into the inspection office.
Lord Lu has someone he likes, and he really loves to laugh.
As they talked, they each led their horses to the door. Wei Jinyun carefully held the bamboo basket containing the raccoon in front of him, while Lu Lan carried the chickens, ducks, and fruit basket.
The two of them drove side by side towards Yunlaixiang, and acquaintances greeted them from time to time along the way.
The teahouse's owner, Zhang, leaned against the door and called out, "Shopkeeper Wei, Mr. Lu, are you done with your business?"
Wei Jinyun nodded.
The vendor carrying a vegetable basket smiled and handed her two bunches of green loquats, saying that they were a bit sour, but they were picked from his own loquat tree for fun, so he asked her to try them.
Wei Jinyun shook hands.
She was already used to riding on the horse.
Anyway, it’s almost the eighth day of the New Year, and Lu Lan will soon be hers.
At the entrance of Yunlaixiang, Ning Wuya paced back and forth beside the stream with his hands behind his back, watching the flowing water and falling flowers, and watching the loofahs and edamame chasing each other.
He stopped immediately when he saw the two men riding towards him. "Finally you guys came back. I've been waiting here for most of the day, almost like a wooden statue standing at the door."
He continued to chirp, "That peach tree by the river has a total of 888 petals. If you come back any later, I'll have to count them a second time."
Lu Lan dismounted and took the bamboo basket from Wei Jinyun's arms. He said helplessly, "You're talking nonsense again."
"Who's talking nonsense?"
Ning Wuya snorted in dissatisfaction, and his eyes suddenly fell on Lu Lan's horseback.
He laughed and said, "Oh, Jingfan has such a temper. Normally he wouldn't even like others to touch his saddle, but now he's willing to carry these living things?"
Lu Lan replied, "It's always willing to accept Ayun's things."
Ning Wuya shook his head after hearing this, "My disciple, you are so disgusting now. You must have lost your soul."
Lu Lan said calmly, "I'm happy to."
The two carried the bamboo basket containing the raccoon into Yunlaixiang's backyard. Wei Jinyun went to the kitchen to find a small bowl and warmed some goat milk given by Zhan Wenxing.
The goat's milk was warm, and Wei Jinyun took out a cat from the basket. Lu Lan took a small spoon, scooped half a spoonful of goat's milk and handed it to the cat's mouth.
They didn't open their eyes, so feeding them was difficult, and they could only feed them little by little. By the time they had fed all six raccoons, their hands were sore.
Yuanbao came over and meowed around the bamboo basket.
"You are a male, Yuanbao."
Wei Jinyun scratched its chin and said, "I can't give you milk."
Yuanbao seemed to understand, rubbed Wei Jinyun's palm, then squatted beside the bamboo basket, staring at the raccoon inside, motionless.
Wan Wu walked to the backyard carrying the chickens, ducks and bamboo baskets sent by the landowners. After Wei Jinyun fed the cat slave, he waved to Chao Jiu who was sitting in the corridor washing Yingzhu.
Chao Jiu still had a sweet and sour cherry bead in his mouth. When he saw Manager Wei calling him alone, he quickly wiped his hands and walked over.
She chewed the fruit and asked, "What's the matter, Shopkeeper Wei? What do you want me to do?"
"You've been here at Yunlaixiang for about half a year, right?"
Wei Jinyun rested his chin on his hand and looked at her seriously.
Nodding towards the wine, "Yeah, it's already spring."
As she spoke, she saw that Wei Jinyun looked serious, not as casual as usual, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
She asked in a panic, "What's wrong, Shopkeeper Wei? You're so serious... Are you trying to kick me out? Are you trying to get rid of me? Is there something I haven't done well enough? I'll change, I'll definitely correct it!"
She kept thinking about whether she had made any mistakes at work recently, and she grabbed her sleeve nervously.
Wei Jinyun reached out and patted her shoulder. "How could that be? Our Chaojiu is very nimble and quick to memorize things. He can even recite the recipe of bread perfectly. I love such a capable guy so much, how could I not want you?"
She thought for a moment and continued, "I'm thinking that the factory over at Fengqiao will start construction after the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. Once it's finished, I want you to be the foreman, taking over the production and the guys in the factory. It's not that I don't want you, I want you to be the leader."
"W-what?"
Chaojiu's eyes suddenly widened and he almost swallowed the core of the cherry bead.
She waved her hands repeatedly and refused, "I can't do it, Shopkeeper Wei. I used to only help out in the kitchen, how could I manage a workshop or lead the shop assistants? What if I mess up and delay your work? I can't do it."
Chaojiu felt as confused as if he had a ball of glutinous rice in his chest.
She was just an ordinary woman. In the past, she only knew how to wash clothes and cook, or set up a small stall to do some manual labor. After coming to Yunlaixiang, she mostly did odd jobs like kneading dough, sweeping the floor and wiping the table. How could she be a leader?
She had never even dared to imagine how huge a burden it was to be in charge of bread making and leading the workers in this factory.
"You don't know, I can't do it... I'm just a woman who does groceries..."
Chaojiu's face turned red.
"I know."
Wei Jinyun pulled her to sit down and began to praise her, "You have a quick memory. You memorized the new sesame bread recipe after hearing it once. You are warm and welcoming, and customers love to talk to you. When Xiao Gu went out to deliver goods, weren't you in charge of the shop's accounts and customers' orders? You were also responsible for delivering bread to the sailors. You checked so many orders clearly. You are also very good at chatting with customers. Last month, when you delivered bread to the sailors, you also talked about the business of a granary in Changmen..."
She continued, "Besides, you've been learning to read these past few months, and you can understand basic account books and lists. You've learned everything you need to learn."
Wei Jinyun couldn't help but laugh. "Don't always think of yourself as a woman who can only do odd jobs. You have many more abilities than you think. So, why not have some wine?"
Such a commotion had already attracted the attention of others.
Chang Siyan came over with the freshly warmed tea, moved closer to Chaojiu, and took a sip. "Hey, Sister Chaojiu, don't underestimate yourself. You can definitely do it."
Wan Wu also put down the work in his hands, smiled and nodded, "Yes, Chaojiu, you are kind and gentle to others, and the guys are all willing to talk to you. Last time, when the shop was too busy, you divided the work among us and arranged the work clearly."
Gu Xiang led his men and shouted to her, "Sister Chaojiu, you can do it!"
Chaojiu listened to what everyone said and suddenly burst into tears.
Seeing Chaojiu's tears falling, Wei Jinyun quickly took out a handkerchief and handed it to her, "What are you doing? Why are you crying for no reason? Did I speak too hastily and put pressure on you?"
Chao Jiu choked up and shook his head, "No... I just can't bear to leave Yunlaixiang. And Manager Wei, you're so kind."
As she spoke, she lunged forward and hugged Wei Jinyun.
Wei Jinyun patted Chaojiu's back, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "The factory will take at least half a year to build. It's still too early for you to take over. Stop crying."
Chao Jiu, however, held her tightly, tears still streaming down his face, and said aggrievedly, "No...it's because you're so kind, Shopkeeper Wei. From now on...from now on, you'll be snatched away by Lord Lu."
In her heart, Manager Wei was like the sun and the moon, bright and gentle to everyone.
In the past, she always felt that she was clumsy and could only do odd jobs like kneading dough and sweeping the floor.
But Shopkeeper Wei could always see her good side, saying that she was quick to remember things and careful in her work. Even if she herself didn't realize her good points, Shopkeeper Wei could point them out one by one.
Gradually, she began to learn to read and manage accounts. After she mastered these skills, she realized that she could also do important things, and that everyone here had something they could use.
Her words made Lu Lan, who was teasing Yuanbao, pause. He looked up and said, "What's going on? I didn't steal Ah Yun. Even if we got engaged, she would always be at Yunlaixiang."
Chang Siyan laughed as he listened, and said comfortingly, "Yes, yes, yes, Lord Lu is marrying into Yunlaixiang. Look at how she has been eating free meals these days. How could she steal our family's guard shopkeeper?"
Several people gathered around Chaojiu and talked to her for a while, and then dispersed after seeing her wash her face, put on her apron again and get busy.
Wei Jinyun sat behind the counter, spread out the rice paper, picked up a brush, and began to sketch out the Fengqiao workshop. She had to first roughly draw the layout of the workshop, where the dough kneading area was, where the baking room was, and marked the location of the storage room in the corners, waiting for further details.
She would ask Lu Lantang for help with the detailed drawings, after all, she was a professional. Professionals should do professional things.
Lu Lan sat beside her, holding a cup of warm tea. Seeing that she was concentrating on painting, he gently handed the teacup to her. Occasionally, he saw her stop painting to rub her temples, and then he picked up a piece of dessert and carefully handed it to her mouth.
This scene happened to be seen by Ning Wuya who was passing by. He held his forehead and shook his head repeatedly.
"I really can't bear it, my disciple. You used to be so heroic in the camp, how come you've become so clingy now? Oh, my eyes, I can't bear to look at you anymore!"
Lu Lan didn't even raise her head, just glanced at him lightly, "Then find a piece of cloth to cover yourself."
Ning Wuya looked at Lu Lan's back and muttered angrily, "Unfilial disciple."
Seeing that Lu Lan didn't even raise her head, he leaned over to the counter and whispered, "Forget it, forget it. Don't disturb Shopkeeper Wei from his work. He's drawing. You have nothing to do, why don't you go back to the Inspection Office?"
"The matter of the Inspection Office was dealt with early this morning."
"Don't just stand here after you're done with it."
Ning Wuya tugged at his sleeve and said, "You can't help her draw the blueprints, so come and talk to your master so you don't cause any more trouble. We're getting engaged soon, so a little time won't be a big deal."
He deliberately kept the topic a secret and pointed towards the backyard. "By the way, would you like to come and see your betrothal gifts? Shopkeeper Wei went to the cloth shop a few days ago and picked out a lot of fine fabrics for you. He made you several new suits of clothes that are even more beautiful than the official uniform you are wearing."
Lu Lan lowered her eyes to look at Wei Jinyun's focused profile, while she could only sit beside him and serve him tea and snacks.
Come to the conclusion - it seems he really can't help.
He didn't understand designing a workshop, and he wasn't familiar with running a shop, but she still bought him so many beautiful clothes...
Is he useless to Ayun?
He is of no value to Ayun.
He is about to get engaged, but he is such a lazy guy.
He is a worthless man.
How should he make himself valuable to Ayun? He wanted to return dozens of ships of gifts to Ayun, and he should go to collect the best things in Pingjiang Prefecture.
What exactly did Ayun like about him in the first place?
It can't really be a face.
It can't really be a face...
Wei Jinyun took a bite of the sun tart he handed to her, and turned around to see Lu Lan staring at the table in a daze, touching his face from time to time.
She asked doubtfully, "Lu Lan, what are you thinking about? You've been in a daze for a long time."
Lu Lan frowned, looking a little anxious.
"Ayun, find me some work. I want to work."
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Author's words: Jinyun: Let's start a workshop [scatter flowers]
Mr. Lu: I am a worthless man [burst into tears] (anxiety
Chun Shui Sheng can be understood as jelly, fruit-flavored jelly with a filling.
(I want to eat some nutrient solution
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