Zhao Lan did not write a letter this time, which really gave Su Ruojin an unexpected surprise.
The young lady was wearing a simple cotton shirt and long skirt, without any ornaments, not even earrings, but she was as pretty as a peach in spring and as pure as a chrysanthemum in autumn. Her beauty was fresh and plain, yet bright and beautiful. Although her beauty could not capture people's hearts, it could be engraved in their hearts. Such beauty would not fade away with the passage of time, but would be sublimated in the precipitation of years.
Looking at the young lady he had been thinking about day and night, Zhao Lan's eyes were glued to her face. There seemed to be a hint of warmth in them, which moved inch by inch on her cheeks, causing a blush. The temperature in the small accounting office rose silently.
Su Ruojin couldn't stand it anymore and avoided his gaze, "Um...Brother Jin, we'll treat you to dinner."
Zhao Lan didn't respond and hugged the young lady.
She was so scared that she tried to avoid it, but was caught by the man's lips, carefully, gently and affectionately, as if he wanted to make her feel that he missed her and loved her very much.
After an unknown amount of time, the two of them walked out of the shop hand in hand and onto the sun-drenched street.
"Brother Jin, didn't I write to tell you that I would be back in Beijing in late July or early August? Why are you here now?"
Zhao Lan tilted his head, his gentle eyes fixed on the young lady, "You don't want me to come? Then I'll go back to Beijing now."
The mouth talks, the feet don't move.
Su Ruojin couldn't help but smile at his childish behavior, "Okay, then you go!"
Zhao Lan glared, "Am I really leaving?"
His body leaned forward, but his feet remained motionless.
Su Ruojin couldn't hold back any longer, and laughed out loud.
"You are such a heartless little thing." Zhao Lan smiled indulgently, "Come on, I'll treat you to a meal."
The two of them smiled at each other, their smiles blooming like flowers in the mountains.
"What a coincidence, young prince, Madam Su Er."
The two people who were looking at each other affectionately were interrupted by a greeting. They looked over together and found that it was Yingnan Prince Zhao Lin and the Queen's niece Xie Qingyu. They haven't seen each other for several years. Why did they come to Songjiang?
As if he had heard Su Ruojin's question, Yingnan County Prince Zhao Lin smiled and said, "I heard that Songjiang Prefecture's dragon boat race this year is the best in Jiangnan, and many scholars and writers came here to admire its reputation, and we are one of them."
During the three years that Su Yanli had been in Songjiang, he deliberately made the first Dragon Boat Festival a grand occasion, because dragon boat racing is not just a competition between a few boats on the water, but also a gathering of people from both sides of the river to watch.
Whether it is the boats used for competitions or for people to travel, if you look closely it is a complete economic chain. Large-scale dragon boat racing events are not only popular among local people, but also attract outsiders to watch.
As long as people are active, local specialties from artisan shops to restaurants, inns and hotels will become the objects of consumption and purchase. Most of the consumers will be middle-class wealthy people and above, and the job opportunities they get will definitely be for the lower-class people, forming a good social and economic form.
This is also the reason why Su Ruojin still sells small handicraft products such as rice dumplings and ribbons. Although the profit is small, the volume is large! Isn't this a perfect example of small profits but quick turnover?
Su Ruojin grinned, "Welcome the prince and his wife to Songjiang. It's better to meet by chance than to invite each other. We are going to have dinner. If you two don't mind, why don't you come with us?"
Zhao Lin smiled and bowed: "Then I won't be polite." Although he said he was polite, he was actually not polite at all.
Su Ruojin didn't believe that he would come so far to watch the dragon boat race. She smiled and acted as a good host. "You two, please..."
Two years ago, the two got married and are now a family. In ancient times, men were the breadwinners and women were the homemakers. There were very few couples like Zhao Lin and Xie Qingyu who went out together, basically none.
I don’t know why Xie Qingyu came to Songjiang Prefecture with Zhao Lin.
A group of people went to the restaurant to eat.
The largest restaurant in Songjiang Prefecture, Leping Tower, was not opened by Su Ruojin. The owner behind it was He Yunhe, the second son of He Liancheng, the transport envoy of Jiangnan Road. The two had been fighting for the past two years.
Usually he would come to her, and Su Ruojin would avoid him if she could avoid him. If she couldn't avoid him, they would have to deal with each other and cooperate with each other. Of course, Su Ruojin avoided him not because she was afraid of him, but because he was a cunning man, and she didn't want to cause trouble for herself and her father. Although Zhao Lan would help her solve the trouble if she encountered it, she would not bother Zhao Lan if she could solve it herself, even if he would be her husband in the future.
As a person, whether you are a man or a woman, it is better to be independent.
Originally, Su Ruojin planned to invite Zhao Lan to her own restaurant to eat Jiangnan specialties, but with Zhao Lin coming along, she could only take him to the most expensive restaurant.
As soon as they entered the restaurant, Su Ruojin and his group were greeted by the shopkeeper, "Our boss said that you are all honored guests and should enter the best private room."
Su Ruojin's eyebrows twitched. Did He Yunhe know that Zhao Lan was coming, or Zhao Lin?
She looked at Zhao Lan and asked him if he knew that Zhao Lin and his party came to Songjiang Prefecture with him.
Zhao Lan didn't say anything, just gave an expression that said just be patient and wait and see.
After reaching the third floor, He Yunhe was waiting at the stairs. Seeing them, he smiled happily. "It is my great honor to meet two dukes in one go. Two dukes, nice to meet you... nice to meet you..."
Zhao Lan and Zhao Lin raised their hands and saluted in return.
He Yunhe said to Xie Qingyu, "Is this Brother Zilin's wife?"
Zhao Lin introduced his wife with a smile, "Yes, Ayu, this is Master He."
Do these two know each other? Su Ruojin watched them chatting calmly.
Xie Qingyu nodded slightly coldly as a return gesture.
He Yunhe seemed not to notice Xie Qingyu's cold attitude. He turned around with a grin, looking like he was familiar with Su Ruojin. "Jinniang, the young prince is here, but you didn't tell me. I almost didn't prepare a table of good wine and food."
Su Ruojin glanced at him and said, "Your restaurant doesn't have it, but my restaurant does!"
Zhao Lan glanced sideways.
He Yunhe's smile stopped halfway when he was about to make a joke.
Zhao Lin and Xie Qingyu looked like they were enjoying a good show.
Su Ruojin smirked, "Mr. He, you blocked us at the door, don't you want to treat us?"
"Please, please, please..." He Yunhe smiled instantly and quickly led the person into the most expensive private room.
When they walked to the door, they found that there were already two guests inside.
"Brother Yan Jia, sister-in-law."
This couple is truly a couple that follows each other.
Fan Yanjia and Ningning got married last year. After a year in the capital, they couldn't help but come to Songjiangsong again. Fan Yanjia entered the officialdom as a staff member or advisor, which was not a specific official position.
Ningning didn't like the constraints of the capital, so she ran to Jiangnan and did business with Su Ruojin. They were both wealthy women who kept their identities secret.
They were all young people, and no matter what their inner thoughts were, on the surface, they were harmonious. Especially He Yunhe, the host, was very good at dancing and creating a good atmosphere, which quickly made everyone relax and enjoy the food and drink. (End of this chapter)
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