Cheng Yue got up very early that day, and after having breakfast, she went to the county town with Chen An.
She hadn't been to the shop for several days and was still a little worried, after all, apart from Zhao Changyong, Chen Lin and Zhang Shaowen were still teenagers.
Although they are teenagers and can get married at this age, they still lack experience and might not know how to handle things if something happens.
Of course, in just two days, nothing will likely happen.
It was still early, and the shops in front were still closed, so Cheng Yue and Chen An went straight to the backyard, where the three of them were probably busy at the moment.
Hearing the noise, Chen Lin knew it was Cheng Yue and exclaimed with joy, "Mom! You're finally here! Dad, you're here too!"
Chen An glared at him. "You brat, all you think about is your mother. You call him 'Dad' in such a weak and feeble way. The difference is too great!"
"Silly boy!"
Zhao Changyong and Zhang Shaowen both looked over at the same time, their eyes lit up, and they both called out to each other.
However, after only a few days without Cheng Yue's arrival, they felt as if something was missing, like they had lost their pillar of support.
Seeing Cheng Yue finally arrive filled me with indescribable joy.
Cheng Yue led the oxcart in and asked with a smile, "Have you encountered anything these past few days?"
Zhao Changyong immediately replied, "Aunt Cheng Yue, there really is, but it's a good thing."
Yesterday, a servant came from the county magistrate's office to deliver a message, saying that he wanted to order sixteen gift boxes of braised food, which would be needed for the Dragon Boat Festival in half a month.
We figured the county magistrate would be giving gifts, and buying our braised food would definitely bring in a lot of business, so we agreed…”
But upon further reflection, they realized that they had made the decision on their own, and they didn't know what Sister Cheng Yue was thinking, so they became a little unsure of themselves in the end.
And what if they mess this up? Wouldn't the county magistrate blame them? They don't want to ruin the shop's business...
Chen Lin tentatively asked, "Actually, we don't know how to make the gift boxes, but Mother, you should know, right?"
Zhang Shaowen and Zhao Changyong also looked expectant. Although they were a little apprehensive, for some reason, they felt that this was nothing to Cheng Yue.
Looking at the three of them, Cheng Yue smiled and said, "This is a good thing. You've thought things through very well. We definitely have to do business with the county magistrate!"
Gift boxes aren't difficult to make; there are still two weeks left, plenty of time.
None of the three had ever seen a gift box before, so they naturally didn't know how to make one. Villagers usually carried gifts in baskets, and even red paper was rarely used, since paper was so expensive.
This was a big deal for them, but for Cheng Yue it was nothing. After all, in her previous life, she was always giving and receiving gifts during festivals, and she had seen plenty of gift boxes.
As for the packaging design, why not just refer to the designs of this era?
Chen Lin and the others were overjoyed to see that Cheng Yue not only didn't say anything but also praised them. They were relieved that they hadn't made a mistake!
"Then let's get back to work. Da Shun Zhai will be here to pick up the goods soon."
Cheng Yue nodded, and the three of them immediately got to work, weighing and packing the braised food separately so that Da Shun Zhai could inspect the goods.
After the goods were delivered, the chickens and ducks also arrived. The three of them then began to prepare some of the chickens and ducks for braising.
The portion intended for supply will be prepared after lunch.
Cheng Yue was extremely satisfied to see that they were doing things in an orderly manner. She praised the three of them for a long time, until they blushed.
Chen Anxin thought to himself, "No one can escape A Yue's move!"
Cheng Yue watched for a while, then said she had to leave first, as she had important things to do.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "If you have any questions, please remember to let me know."
Chen Lin said with a worried look, "Mom, there's nothing wrong, it's just that the food is awful. When are you going to come and cook us a meal...?"
They're good at cooking rice and porridge, but they're really bad at cooking dishes; they can even burn perfectly good eggs when they're frying them.
They've been eating nothing but porridge and cold dishes for the past few days, and their stomachs are practically craving more.
Chen An flicked Chen Lin on the head, "Your mother isn't there to serve you and cook for you, you brat! Learn to cook yourself!"
Cooking isn't difficult at all; he can do it, can't he? Ah Yue even praised his cooking!
Zhao Changyong and Zhang Shaowen didn't dare to speak. Although they also thought the food was bad, they didn't dare to ask Cheng Yue to cook for them. That would be outrageous!
Cheng Yue pressed Chen An's hand down. Although it was to protect her, there was nothing wrong with a child wanting to eat their mother's cooking.
“Your dad is right, you still have to learn it yourself. But since you’ve already said so, I’ll cook you a meal.”
Chen Lin readily agreed, "Mom, I will definitely learn to cook well!"
Zhao Changyong and Zhang Shaowen couldn't hide their excitement upon hearing this, and they couldn't help but swallow hard.
Having received Cheng Yue's approval, the three of them got to work with great enthusiasm.
Since it was still early, Cheng Yue and Chen An went to the clinic to have her leg checked.
Last time, Dr. Xu said that he would be able to get out of bed in a month, which means it will still take a few days. However, Chen An keeps saying that he will definitely be better and wants to come for a check-up as soon as possible.
Cheng Yue naturally hoped he would recover quickly, and that's why they came together today.
After examining the animal, Dr. Xu nodded repeatedly. "It's doing well. It can already get out of bed, but it still can't lift heavy objects or do heavy work, lest it exhaust itself again and all its previous efforts are wasted."
Doctor Xu had already said this, but he could see that Chen An was anxious, so he repeated the instructions.
"Okay, I understand, thank you Dr. Xu!"
Chen An readily agreed; he cared more about his own leg than anyone else.
As for heavy work, he knows his limits and won't do it.
At most, I would run errands for Cheng Yue or do some carpentry work, which wouldn't tire my legs out.
After leaving the clinic, Chen An no longer needed his cane and steadily stepped onto the stone path.
"Ah Yue, I'm so happy!"
After resting for so long, he can finally walk properly!
Having experienced the feeling of being unable to walk, stepping on the ground again now brings a sense of joy, like something lost and then regained.
Chen An grinned like a fool, and Cheng Yue couldn't help but laugh too, "I'm happy too!"
If they weren't on the street, Chen An would have almost burst into tears. He really wanted to hug A Yue. If it weren't for A Yue, his legs might have really been ruined. He wouldn't have been able to wait until today.
Cheng Yue knew Chen An was happy, but she had something on her mind, so she patted the oxcart lane instead:
"Come on up, let's go back to the shop to make lunch first. After we finish our business this afternoon, we'll celebrate properly when we get home."
Chen An obediently got into the oxcart, "Okay!"
Although A-Yue is a bit slow to realize it, she still thought of celebrating for him, so she definitely cares about him.
Thinking this, Chen An became happy again and drove the oxcart to the shop.
Cheng Yue awkwardly straightened her hair. Why did Chen An's expression seem so strange, half resentful and half delighted? What was going on?
A man's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea; I just can't understand it.
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