After leaving the shop, Cheng Yue went straight to the money exchange. Holding banknotes just didn't give her the same peace of mind as having real silver.
After exchanging the silver, he secretly threw it all into his spatial storage when no one was looking.
Not long after leaving the money exchange, Cheng Yue keenly sensed that she was being followed. Sure enough, the places with the most thieves were either the pawnshop entrance or the money exchange entrance.
With a change of heart, he stepped into a clothing store not far away.
I borrowed a room from the landlady to remove my makeup and change my clothes before leaving the shop.
Cheng Yue glanced out of the corner of her eye and saw two burly men sitting at a noodle stall looking in her direction, but their eyes lingered on her for a moment before looking away.
With the alarm lifted, Cheng Yue breathed a sigh of relief. The clothing store she had just visited was bustling with men and women; she had specifically chosen this one.
The proprietress serves many customers and doesn't pay much attention to her makeup and appearance. Even if the two men came into the shop and asked, they wouldn't get any answers.
Furthermore, she changed her face and clothes, so the two thieves couldn't recognize her at all.
She didn't know who the other person was. If it was just an ordinary thief, that would be fine, but if it was a reckless robber, it would be dangerous.
Acting cautiously can save your life.
It's a shame I can't wear this outfit anymore. It's a waste of more than one tael of silver that I spent on it, but I'll just consider it a loss to avoid a bigger disaster.
Cheng Yue went straight back to the shop through the back door, went into the room to change into another set of clothes, and just as she came out, she saw Chen Lin and the others carrying trays into the backyard.
Chen Lin asked in bewilderment, "Mom, why did you come out of your room? And why did you change your clothes?"
Cheng Yue smiled and said, "It's okay, my clothes just got dirty."
Although the three children already knew about the existence of the space, Cheng Yue didn't intend to tell them about the glass, as it was a very important matter.
Chen Lin didn't think much of it and nodded as he continued packing with Zhang Shaowen.
They need to speed things up; they still need to continue braising chicken and duck in the afternoon.
Cheng Yue walked into the lobby. When Chen An saw her return safely, he immediately asked with concern, "A-Yue, you're finally back. Did you arouse any suspicion?"
It was only a quarter of an hour, but he felt like he had been waiting for several hours, fearing that something bad might have happened to Cheng Yue.
This glass is really too rare.
Cheng Yue casually mentioned encountering the thief so that Chen An would also be on guard.
Chen An was startled after hearing this. "I'm afraid they weren't thieves. Luckily, A-Yue was smart and managed to shake them off."
Cheng Yue chuckled. Chen An seemed to only know how to praise her and say she was smart; he was basically a compliment machine.
Then he whispered, "I exchanged the glass cup for five hundred taels of silver, and I put it all in there."
"Five hundred taels?!" After his initial shock, Chen An asked, "Thirty taels for a shop, A-Yue, how many shops are you planning to buy?"
Things from the gods are truly extraordinary; such a small cup is worth so much money.
He would never have dared to imagine this before, but now, he wouldn't doubt it even if Cheng Yue said she had exchanged it for several thousand taels.
Cheng Yue thought for a moment and said, "We can't buy too many, otherwise it will easily arouse suspicion. Otherwise, let's buy three."
They've only been in business for a short time, so it's really inconceivable that they would suddenly come up with several hundred taels of silver. Even when facing Master Chen, they would have to be careful.
Chen An nodded and said, "I'll do whatever you say. When should we go over to talk to my brother and sister-in-law?"
Cheng Yue was surprised. Her brother and sister-in-law were just plans in her mind, and she hadn't told Chen An yet. She didn't expect that he had the same idea as her.
Chen An smiled and said, "Then why are you looking at me? Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"
They've been married for many years, how could they not understand each other? Especially since they separated their households, their thoughts have become more aligned, and they often think of the same thing.
He knew perfectly well how good his in-laws were to him, so of course he wanted to take advantage of any good opportunities.
Cheng Yue blushed slightly, "That's exactly what I was thinking. My brother and sister-in-law definitely don't have enough money, so I'm planning to lend them some."
I need to give Master Chen an answer tomorrow. Let's make the braised food this afternoon, and then head straight to Qingshan Village.
Chen An smiled and said, "Okay!"
After the two finished talking, Zhao Changyong wiped the table clean, and the three of them went to the backyard together. After eating, Cheng Yue led Chen Lin and the other two to continue learning how to make braised dishes.
After finishing the braised food, Cheng Yue instructed, "Shaowen, Changyong, when you go home tonight, tell your families that you will be staying overnight at the shop starting tomorrow, so they can rest assured."
The bedding is all new; you can use it directly. Just bring your change of clothes.
“We know about Sister Cheng Yue.”
Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong had already made preparations; they were going to supply the goods tomorrow, so they should have stayed at the shop tonight.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Yue had prepared new bedding.
It goes without saying that the fabric for making clothes was deducted from their wages, but the bedding was something they actually used, and that was much more valuable than the clothes.
Just as the two were about to say something, Cheng Yue interrupted them, "Let's go, let's go to the bedroom and see if there's anything we need?"
Then he called Chen Lin, Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong to go to the bedroom. Chen Lin knew what Cheng Yue had bought, so he didn't say anything.
But when Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong saw that there were not only bedding inside, but also a washbasin and even a towel for wiping their faces, they were deeply moved.
What could be missing? It's even more complete than what you have at home.
Zhao Changyong gently touched the soft quilt and murmured, "Sister Cheng, this is a cotton quilt, it's too expensive."
"Why don't you take these home before we cover them with blankets? Just get a blanket with catkins and poplar fluff."
Anyway, they've been using this kind of thing since they were little, and it's nothing. They wouldn't dare use a cotton quilt.
I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep soundly, and I won't dare to get into bed without washing my feet properly.
Cheng Yue shook her head and chuckled, "Since we asked you to build it, then you should build it properly."
If I catch a cold because of a bad blanket, and I have to pay for your medical expenses, then I'll be losing money. Who will take care of the shop then?
Besides, it's not just you guys, Xiaolin will be sleeping here too. Do you expect me to just prepare blankets for my own child and let you guys watch?"
Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong looked at each other, and could only agree blankly. Cheng Yue's words made so much sense that they couldn't refute them.
After leaving the bedroom, Cheng Yue went into the kitchen, stored the entire pot of braised food in her spatial storage, locked the door, and then the group went straight home.
When they arrived in town, Cheng Yue put Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong down and said, "We have something to do in Qingshan Village. You go home first, and I'll call an oxcart for you."
Although it wasn't late, Zhao Changyong's legs were weak, and walking back would definitely take a lot of effort. Calling an oxcart would only cost a few coins, and she hadn't yet deducted money from her employees' wages.
Zhao Changyong couldn't refuse even if he wanted to; if he walked so slowly, what would Shaowen do? So he had no choice but to nod.
Since Sister Cheng Yue is so considerate of them, they must do their job well!
The two got on the oxcart, and the three of them headed straight to the cloth shop. After buying the cloth, they went to Qingshan Village.
I'd been meaning to go back to my parents' house to buy things for a while, but I just couldn't find the time. I'll make up for it all today.
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