Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Full Moon contains 1w nutrient solution plus more...
Lin Qiuran thought the name was perfect for Tangyuan. "Lian, restraint, making money. Do you know how we bought the house we lived in? My mother went out and found a Ganoderma lucidum, and I dug up a gold bracelet and a pair of gold earrings in our vegetable garden. We sold them for a total of thirty-seven taels, exactly the same as the house. But you can't tell anyone about this. You have to be on guard."
Things like this should be known only to family members.
Xiao Xun was originally smiling, but after hearing what Lin Qiuran said, his expression immediately turned serious. "I definitely won't tell anyone. This is a great name. I hope he lives up to your expectations."
Lin Qiuran smiled and said, "I think so too. Okay, let the nanny take the child away."
Lin Qiuran had never given birth and didn't know how to care for a baby. The wet nurse had given birth to many children and worked in other families, so she was the more experienced one.
However, she could tell whether the wet nurse was taking good care of the child. Children of this age grow fast. If the wet nurse was attentive, the child would naturally be well taken care of. If not, the child might not even move on the scale for several days.
You can wait a few days and then ask Wan Niang what to pay attention to when raising the child. If there are any issues, consult with the wet nurse. Lin Qiuran still hopes that the wet nurse will do her job well this year. If not, if this wet nurse is not good and she has no milk, the child will suffer if she finds another wet nurse.
As the nurse took the child away, Lin Qiuran began to feel sleepy. Tired and sleepy, she ate a few bites and soon fell asleep.
When Lin Qiuran was asleep, Tangyuan woke up once. After drinking milk, he woke up for a while. The wet nurse asked Lin Xia to come over and ask if she wanted to let Lin Qiuran see the child.
There is a difference between being awake and being asleep.
Lin Qiuran fell asleep at this moment, so Xiao Xun went to take a look at him.
Tangyuan was lying on a small wooden bed, which was made by Xiao Dashi and was just right for him to sleep on.
Lin Xia stood beside the crib and couldn't help but say, "He just cried a few times when he woke up. He wasn't very happy after drinking the milk, but he was fine after burping him. He's very well behaved!"
Tangyuan's eyes were like black grapes, and her face was still very red. Xiao Xun looked at her and felt a tenderness in his heart. He stretched out his hand, and put his fingertips together with Tangyuan's, and did not let go for a long time.
Lin Xia glanced at Xiao Xun, then at Tang Yuan, grinning and saying, "Master, there's no need to be so careful. Your fingertips haven't even touched it yet."
Xiao Xun took his hand back, "Really?"
He was hesitant to do so, as he felt an extra responsibility on his shoulders. After watching for a while, he went back to the house to look after Lin Qiuran. When Lin Qiuran woke up tomorrow, he could talk about the child.
In the evening, Xiao Xun was at Lin Qiuran's place, and Tangyuan was looked after by Sun and Lin Xia in turn.
We hired a wet nurse at home, but it was impossible for her to watch over the baby day and night. She had to sleep at night, otherwise it would affect her milk supply.
So it was decided that two people would watch over the baby at night, one in the first half of the night and the other in the second half. When the time came, they would call the wet nurse to feed the baby.
The wet nurse told the two to call her every half hour or so, and she would feed the child on time every day so that the child would be well fed and easier to take care of.
Some children are fed whenever they cry, but they don't actually eat as much. They are also picky eaters and have bad tempers.
Mrs. Sun had never taken care of a child this old, but Lin Xia had. "Auntie, this is indeed good. My little brother used to be fed when he cried, but he didn't grow up well and had a bad temper."
Nanny Xu: "And you have to change the diaper frequently, otherwise the bedding will get wet. Also, watch the quilt and never cover your mouth and nose."
This is common with obedient children, who are left alone as long as they are not crying or making a fuss. However, children's hands can move, and even if they haven't learned to roll over yet, they won't stay still when they are awake, and this can lead to accidents.
Sun nodded and said that the family had hired a good wet nurse.
She asked Lin Xia to look after the family while she went to the restaurant. It was probably closing time by now, but Lin Dong was still there. Sun was worried about her coming back alone after dark.
I just happened to tell Manager Shi and the others that the baby has been born.
The restaurant was about to close, but no one had left yet.
Wanniang was happy for Lin Qiuran, and her frown relaxed. She was envious; the baby was born so quickly. She would go see it when she had time. She would make two sets of clothes for the child and send them over when the time came.
Shopkeeper Shi and Lu Fan also had their own plans. Shopkeeper Shi said directly, "Great joy! Congratulations, Sister Sun! You have to treat us to a drink!"
Sun smiled so hard that her eyes were invisible. "Please, of course you should!"
Lin Dong was also happy. On the way back, she heard Sun say that they would take turns watching over the child at night. She said, "I can do that too."
Sun waved her hand. "Don't worry about that. You still have to go to the restaurant to work during the day. The restaurant is well staffed now. Maybe you can handle it tonight?"
Lin Dong nodded. "It's okay in the evening. There won't be that many people around when the lady comes home. But I'm still slow at cooking, so I can only fry one dish at a time."
The second floor banquet would definitely have to wait until Lin Qiuran came out of confinement. Right now, only the first floor was doing business, and Lin Dong could barely handle it. It was just after the Lunar New Year, so there weren't many customers. If more people came, there would definitely be people complaining about the slow service.
Sun said, "It's okay to cook slowly, as long as the taste is right. And as you become more proficient, you will definitely cook faster and faster. Just take care of the restaurant and you don't have to worry about the family."
Lin Qiuran had to stay in bed for the full confinement period, otherwise she would get sick. Fortunately, there were many people around, otherwise she would have spent money and not made any money this month.
Lin Dong nodded. Since Lin Qiuran had given these tasks to her, she should do her job well and not let Lin Qiuran worry during the confinement period.
After walking for a while, Lin Dong suddenly thought, "Shouldn't I buy some red eggs after three days to share with Shopkeeper Shi and the others, and also give some to the guests who come to eat, to share in the good luck."
Lin Dong didn’t know if Yu’an had such a custom, but it did exist where he used to live.
Sun suddenly realized that she had never thought of this. "Buy it, I have to buy it."
Having a child is a happy occasion, and she had received red eggs from other people before, so she had to give them as a gift. Sun also remembered an incident when Xiao Xun was buried and invited people from the village to come and help with the meal, and they all gave gifts.
As long as the person is alive, the gift money must be returned. I've been busy these days and haven't been back to the village, but I must not delay any longer. Otherwise, people will gossip about me. Even if I don't live in the village anymore, the house is still there. Who knows when I might go back to retire, and I can't let my reputation be ruined.
Lin Dong’s reminder is good.
The streets were quite busy at the moment, and the two of them felt quite relaxed as they walked along. Lin Qiuran's sudden stomachache startled everyone, but at least she gave birth safely, without any danger.
Late at night, when the moon was high above the building, everything was quiet outside. A child from somewhere's house was crying, and a few dogs were startled and barked.
The moon rose and set, and soon the next day arrived.
Lin Qiuran slept soundly all night. When she woke up, she subconsciously looked at her belly. The bulge had gone down. She relaxed for a while and remembered that she had given birth to a child last night.
She lifted the quilt and looked at her belly. It wasn't too loose, but she couldn't imagine wanting it to look like it did when she was just pregnant.
Her right arm ached a little, probably from gripping the midwife's hand so hard the previous day, but the rest of her body was fine. She got out of bed and walked a few steps, adapting well. After nearly seven months of pregnancy, she finally gave birth.
It was already dawn. Xiao Xun was not at home, but the stove in the room was still burning. Lin Qiuran shouted outside, and Lin Xia came in.
"Madam, wake up! The master has gone to Linjia Village, and Madam Sun is cooking breakfast." Lin Xia asked with a smile, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Qiuran shook his head, "Where are the dumplings?"
Lin Xia said, "He got up early and drank milk, and he's sleeping now. When children were young, they slept all day long. The little boy also drank milk at night, so he wasn't very noisy."
Lin Qiuran nodded, "Let me wash up first."
You can’t take a bath or wash your hair during the confinement period, but you can wash your face. You can wait and see about the dumplings later.
After washing up, Lin Qiuran had breakfast.
It was buns and soy milk. Since there was no need to breastfeed, Sun didn't make any soup. Of course, she could make it if Lin Qiuran wanted to eat it.
Lin Qiuran has been controlling her food intake for the past two months. She originally wanted to eat as much as she wanted after giving birth, but when she looked at her belly and didn't breastfeed, she gave up.
And after giving birth, she seems to get hungry slowly. She ate a few bites last night and is not hungry now.
After dinner, Xiao Xun picked up Liu. Liu brought a lot of things with her. Fortunately, she was pulling a donkey cart, otherwise she might not be able to get them all.
There were chickens, ducks, and goose eggs for Lin Qiuran's confinement. There were also small clothes and diapers in the bag. Yu Shi wanted to come, but she didn't let her. Besides, Xiao Xun was the one who picked her up today, so Yu Shi really didn't dare to come.
Liu went into the house first to look at Lin Qiuran, and then went to the wing room to see her grandson. After that, she gestured to go into the house and said the same thing as Sun, "Oh, he looks like you. His eyes and mouth are exactly the same as when you were a child."
Lin Qiuran smiled. Liu didn't mention the nose. It seemed that the nose really looked like Xiao Xun's.
Liu: "I brought you some food. Ask your mother-in-law to cook it for you. Two chickens, two ducks, and a basket of goose eggs."
In addition to the chickens and ducks, Liu also brought a handful of chives. "I planted them in the house. They're small. Didn't you say you wouldn't feed them? I'm saving them to help with milk production."
This is for Lin Qiuran. She doesn't need to drink the soup to increase her milk production, but she can eat the meat. Eat it yourself and don't give it to others.
Lin Qiuran was happy that Liu was so thoughtful. "Why are you taking so many things? We have everything we need at home."
Liu sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed. "You gave me money, and your mother-in-law gave me some last time. It's so much. Why not buy some things? Look at the clothes for the child. There are clothes for now and some for a few months, both thin and thick. And look at this tiger-head hat. Isn't it nice?"
Lin Qiuran looked at the hat and shoes made by Liu, which looked so lifelike. She said, "They are beautiful. You can't buy such good ones anywhere else."
Mrs. Liu said cheerfully, "I'm the child's grandmother, how can I not be attentive? Why not call it Tangyuan? It would be much better to call it Huzi or something like that."
Liu felt that these were more impressive.
Lin Qiuran smiled and said, "Hu Zi has the same name as someone else. He was born on the Lantern Festival, so it's fine to just say it."
She got out of bed and took out two taels of silver. "Take this and buy some clothes. Last time I asked you to buy some, you were still wearing this old one. If you don't buy some, I'll have no choice but to let Xiao Xun take you there."
"Buy it," Liu accepted the silver and smiled from ear to ear.
My daughter is also destined to enjoy a happy life. I don’t have to feed her myself. I can just stay in confinement for a month. There is someone to look after the child and someone to take care of me.
Liu: "I'll stay here and take care of you for two days."
She had to watch over the chickens and ducks and not let others eat them. In this regard, Liu was still very stingy.
Lin Qiuran nodded. "It's just right. The restaurant is also busy, and they can spare someone to go there."
Sun has to go out today, so Liu will be of great use staying here.
When a new child was born, red eggs had to be given to relatives and friends on the third day. The chickens at home only laid white eggs, so Sun had to go buy some.
She also had to visit the restaurant, so Sun went back to Xiaojia Village to return the gift money. She was also familiar with Aunt Juhua in her hometown, so she wanted to report the good news.
Xiao Xun left in the afternoon. He bought a gold hairpin for Lin Qiuran and didn't leave any money behind. He packed the bag himself. After he left, Liu and Lin Qiuran lived in the same room.
She said she was taking care of her during her confinement, but in fact she just cooked meals. Liu's cooking was delicious, and when Lin Qiuran couldn't finish the food, she gave it all to Liu.
In addition to cooking, Liu also watched over her, not allowing her to wash her hair or take a bath, soaking her feet every night, not allowing her to get too close to doors and windows, and also taught Lin Qiuran how to hold a child.
Holding a child in one's arms is different from putting him on the bed. He curls up in her arms and moves. When Lin Qiuran holds him, Tangyuan looks at her with his eyes open and hums, which is very intimate.
However, Mrs. Liu did not let her hold the baby for long, as holding a baby would tire her hands and could easily lead to postpartum illness.
Lin Qiuran thought it was wonderful to have a child. Someone was watching over her, and she could just play with him. The food was always ready, and no one cared how much he ate. No one told him to breastfeed, saying that feeding would produce milk. She didn't have to work, and instead just read a book every day. She actually had more free time.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Because the weather was still cold, we didn't do a big deal about the third day of the lunar year and just did a simple bath in the house.
Mrs. Liu understood all this and even hired a midwife to deliver the baby that day. In the past three days, Tangyuan had become much whiter and a little fatter than when she was just born.
Lin Xia also said that Tangyuan now falls asleep after playing for a while after eating. He doesn’t play with toys, but shakes his little hands and kicks his feet, and then falls asleep quickly.
Lin Qiuran would read for a while during the day to strengthen the mother-son relationship, and spend the rest of the time reading books and account books.
During the month she was in confinement, Lin Dong's cooking skills improved. He used to be able to only stir-fry one plate of shredded potatoes at a time, but now he can make two or three plates in one pot.
After the first month of the lunar year, the weather gradually warmed up, and with spring just around the corner, the restaurant's business was booming. During this time, some people asked if the second floor was open, and Shopkeeper Shi always met their needs.
"The chef is in confinement after giving birth, so she'll be thinking about the dishes. Don't worry, she'll definitely be back." Shopkeeper Shi said eloquently, "This is a great occasion, and I'll definitely give you a discount when the time comes."
"It tastes good now, but you can taste the difference if you taste it carefully. You have to come back early." Some picky customers still like to eat what Lin Qiuran cooks and are looking forward to Lin Qiuran's return soon.
Shopkeeper Shi promised the cook would be back after his confinement. "Cooking requires a lot of effort. If you don't take good care of yourself, the dishes won't be good either. We said we'll start accepting banquets on the second floor on the 16th. If you have this need, you can book it in advance. It's also discounted."
There are four rooms upstairs, where you can eat at noon or in the evening.
These days, orders were placed directly until the 23rd, and almost every day was fully booked. On the 16th, there were three tables for lunch and four tables for dinner. As for the 15th, the Xiao family was going to hold a full moon banquet at the restaurant, so they informed us in advance that it would be closed for the day.
They didn't do business that day. They invited quite a few people. The Xiao family had no relatives, but many friends and acquaintances.
When Aunt Yu and her family came, the waiters in the restaurant all brought their families to join in the fun. Although they had no relatives, they had some acquaintances in Xiaojia Village who they got along well with... Lin Qiuran counted that there were three tables.
Xiao Xun said that he might not be able to come back in time for the full moon, so Lin Qiuran didn't have much hope. After all, Xiao Xun had watched the child being born, and Tangyuan was still young and didn't remember anything, so he didn't have to come back.
Lin Qiuran couldn't go out or work hard during her confinement period, but she could think about the menu for the full moon banquet and the menu on the first floor of the restaurant after the spring. With the addition of vegetables, the menu would definitely change.
Time passed day by day. With the addition of a child, the Xiao family occasionally heard crying and laughing, and it was much more lively than before.
The grass in the yard was sprouting, and the dumplings were also growing vigorously. On the morning of February 15th, Lin Qiuran finally left her confinement.
After a month at home, Lin Qiuran had lost some weight. The first thing she did after leaving the confinement period was to take a shower. She washed it twice, especially her hair, washing it very carefully, changing the water four or five times. Afterwards, she felt like she had been reborn.
My belly is smaller, my body is cleaner, and it is no exaggeration to say that I look radiant.
As the room was warm, the wet nurse and Mrs. Liu washed the dumplings. Mrs. Liu even went back home during Lin Qiuran's confinement period and bought some things for the family. When Mrs. Yu saw the things, she didn't know what to say.
Lin Qiuran wanted to show filial respect to Liu, and Liu was not a person who didn't understand what was going on. If she gave them some advantages, and with Xiao Xun's support, Yu wouldn't come to make trouble.
After Tangyuan was washed, Lin Qiuran held him in his arms. He still smelled good after washing, and he looked adorable in his red clothes and tiger-head hat. Tangyuan had grown rapidly over the past month, becoming fair and clean, and his hair had grown out. He was a skinny monkey when he was first born, but now he looked like a doll from a New Year's picture.
Lin Qiuran put his face close to his and said, "Let's go to the restaurant."
Today, there was a banquet on the second floor of the restaurant, and Lin Qiuran also got familiar with the stove. He hadn't worked for a month, so his hands were a little unfamiliar.
There are three tables in total. Sun prepared the braised dishes and other dishes in advance last night. There are also some rice noodle intestines, so they can be steamed directly.
Lin Qiuran had to make five dishes, including pagoda meat, as it was meant to celebrate the full moon of the Tangyuan Festival, and it had a good meaning. There were also eight-treasure rice, squirrel mandarin fish, gourd chicken, and braised pork with abalone. Lin Dong didn't know how to cook any of these, so Lin Qiuran had to cook them all herself.
Gourd Chicken was something Lin Qiuran came up with these days while thinking about the recipes from his previous life.
First braise and then fry, then tie into a gourd shape and deep-fry in hot oil, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, unlike fried chicken which is tasteless. Nor is it like crispy glutinous rice chicken where you can only taste the filling but not the chicken.
While Lin Qiuran was cooking, Tangyuan was held by the nanny in the next room with Ying Jie'er. The nanny had been very conscientious and took good care of Tangyuan in the past month. They must have dinner together today.
Mrs. Sun was waiting in front to entertain the guests and give them red eggs.
After sending a few messages, there was movement downstairs again. Sun went downstairs to see and saw that it was Xu Yuanheng.
A carriage was parked in front of the restaurant. Manager Xu asked someone to bring the food in. Xu Yuanheng smiled and said, "Auntie."
Sun swallowed and said, "Mr. Xu is here, please come in."
Xu Yuanheng said, "I heard that the young master is one month old, so I came to congratulate him."
Sun smiled and said, "Just do it simply. I'll go call Qiuran."
Sun went to the kitchen, "Qiuran, Master Xu is here."
Lin Qiuran was stunned for a moment, then nodded, finished the dish in his hand and came out.
Xu Yuanheng was dressed in brocade clothes. Behind him, Manager Xu had already placed the gifts he had brought on the table. Lin Qiuran said, "We're all family here, so it's lively. What gifts did you bring, Second Young Master?"
Xu Yuanheng said, "Having a baby is a big deal, and it's already the full month, so how can we delay it? You go ahead and do your thing, I'll go upstairs."
Lin Qiuran asked Sun to bring a pot of good tea and then returned to the kitchen.
She sent the invitations, but she hadn't expected Xu Yuanheng to come. At the beginning of the month, Steward Xu came to the Xiao family to deliver his share of the proceeds, including some from spices and Wufangzhai. The Wufangzhai portion wasn't much, but it totaled over a hundred taels of silver. He knew Lin Qiuran had given birth, so if he didn't hold a full-month celebration, it would be fine. But if he didn't invite anyone, it would be inappropriate.
Xu Yuanheng gave her a lot of gifts that time, which made Lin Qiuran feel uneasy, but she also returned the gifts. After that, Xu Yuanheng never showed up again, which made her feel relieved.
If Xu Yuanheng really had other intentions, they were still doing business together, and Lin Qiuran didn't want to make things too awkward.
Sending an invitation is just a courtesy. Besides, if Xu Yuanheng is only concerned about business and has no other thoughts, adding a new baby to the family is a big deal. If she doesn't mention this, people might think she is not doing things properly.
Before returning to the kitchen, Lin Qiuran's eyes fell on the gifts. There were several boxes of different sizes. It was time to think about returning the gift.
After entering the kitchen, Lin Qiuran took the vegetables that Wan Niang had cut.
Although several waiters from the restaurant came to celebrate, they also helped out, especially Wan Niang, who went straight into the kitchen when she arrived. Lin Qiuran asked her to go upstairs, but she refused. "Why should we be polite? Having more people to help will help us eat earlier."
Lin Qiuran smiled, and the food was ready and brought up to the second floor one by one.
Several people had already started drinking, and Manager Shi and Zhao Guangcai pulled Xiao Dashi to drink. After all, it was a festive occasion, so some wine was needed to liven up the atmosphere.
Xiao Dashi was drunk before he had taken a few bites of the meal, but he drank every glass without missing a beat.
The waiters in the restaurant were in one room, Mrs. Liu and Aunt Yu were in another, and Xu Yuanheng also sat here, but no one dared to ask Xu Yuanheng to drink.
There was another room for people from Xiaojia Village, including the elders and the village head. They had drinks ready, and since they were all from the same village, they felt more at ease in one room.
After the meal was ready, Lin Qiuran looked at the glutinous rice balls first, then held the child to greet the guests. According to Yu'an custom, a one-month-old baby must be seen by an elder who is blessed with great fortune and longevity.
Several waiters in the restaurant bought a silver longevity lock together. After all, their monthly salary was not much and they could not afford something too expensive.
Such prices have good implications, and Lin Qiuran is very grateful. Logically, there is no need to give a gift, but giving it is a token of thoughtfulness.
Shopkeeper Shi couldn't help but praise, "This child looks very smart. Look at his big eyes. He will definitely catch a golden abacus when he turns one year old!"
Lin Qiuran smiled. Zhao Guangcai didn't prepare anything, but he did give him some money as a gift. If his family had any problems in the future, Lin Qiuran would definitely return the favor.
She also met the families of several of the shop assistants this time. Zhao Shi had met her before, and Shopkeeper Shi's wife was a very kind woman. Lu Fan hadn't even married yet, but he brought his mother with him.
After the tour here, he showed it to the elders of Xiaojia Village before returning to their house.
Aunt Yu also bought him a silver longevity locket, a different style from the one that Shopkeeper Shi and the others had bought. Aunt Yu even hugged him and said, "Is his name Tangyuan? He's so handsome."
Taohua was young and kept looking at the glutinous rice balls. "Mom, the glutinous rice balls are so beautiful, just like glutinous rice balls, white."
Lin Qiuran smiled and held it up to show Xu Yuanheng.
Xu Yuanheng touched Tangyuan's little hand, and Tangyuan grinned.
Lin Qiuran was slightly stunned. This child was not noisy, but he rarely laughed. Most of the time, it was Lin Qiuran who teased him, and then he became close to Sun, the wet nurse, and Lin Xia.
Xu Yuanheng smiled and took out a golden lock from his sleeve pocket. "It seems that this child and I are destined to be together. Congratulations on his full moon."
Lin Qiuran said, "That's absolutely impossible. It's too expensive."
Xu Yuanheng: "Today is the full moon, so your words don't count. What matters most is that he likes it."
Xu Yuanheng looked down at Tangyuan. Tangyuan was fair-skinned, with eyes and a mouth very similar to Lin Qiuran's. When she smiled, her eyes curved, and she had dimples, which was very endearing. He stuffed Jinsuo into Tangyuan's swaddling clothes. Tangyuan laughed non-stop, her mouth open, revealing her pink gums.
Tangyuan had never laughed like that, and Lin Qiuran couldn't say with a clear conscience that he didn't like it.
Xu Yuanheng asked, "Can I hug you?"
Lin Qiuran nodded and said, "Just support your neck and head with one hand and your waist with the other hand."
Xu Yuanheng's movements were a little awkward, and Lin Qiuran was a little worried. First, she was afraid that Xu Yuanheng wouldn't be able to hold the baby properly, and second, she was afraid that Tangyuan would wet the bed.
Fortunately, Xu Yuanheng still held Tangyuan firmly in his arms, "She's quite well-behaved."
After more than a month, Lin Qiuran and the others have figured out Tangyuan's temperament. He doesn't like to cry and only laughs when he is happy. Anyone can hold him, but they can only hold him for a long time if he is happy, otherwise he will cry.
Lin Qiuran said, "Today is a little different. Although I haven't cried before, I've never laughed like this before."
Xu Yuanheng found it quite interesting. He held the baby for a while and then gave it back to Lin Qiuran. During dinner, Sun and Lin Xia took turns holding the child, allowing the wet nurse to have a good meal.
Each table held a dozen people, and each contained sixteen dishes, both hot and cold. For Shopkeeper Shi and his companions, these dishes were common, and today they were just drinking. The elders of Xiaojia Village were very satisfied with the meal, and the village head even said, "The Xiao family is great. After decades, Xiaojia Village has finally produced an official."
No one said that the Xiao family's ancestral tomb was filled with smoke, because Xiao Dashi had already separated it. Bai Shi and Old Man Xiao in the hometown favored their other two sons, and I wonder if they will regret it.
When Xiao Xun was not around, everyone tried to get Xiao Dashi to drink. Xiao Dashi drank from one room to another, and in the end his face turned red and he could hardly walk properly.
In the past, Sun would have advised him to drink less, but today she was really happy and there was no business to do in the afternoon anyway, so she let him do what he wanted.
After dinner, the guests went back. Aunt Yu still had business to do, so they left early and the waiters stayed behind to clean up. Otherwise, it would take a long time for Sun and the others to clean up.
The people from Xiaojia Village went back on their own, there’s no need to worry about them.
After Lin Qiuran sent them off, he came out to see Xu Yuanheng off. It was mid-February and spring had already arrived.
Tender grass has sprouted on the street side, and the willow trees look furry yellow-green from a distance. It is a bit cold in the morning and evening, but it is very warm at noon.
Xu Yuanheng asked, "Since you've hired a wet nurse, are you planning to continue your business?"
Lin Qiuran nodded and said, "I've been thinking of some new dishes these days. If possible, I would like to open a branch."
To be honest, having a child gives you a lot to think about. Even though Tangyuan is still young, Lin Qiuran can't help but think about the future.
When should one be enlightened and when should one go to school? Is the private school in Xuzhou better than the one in Yu'an, or is the academy in the capital better than the one in Xuzhou?
Tang Yuan had a nanny to take care of her, so she wanted to run a good business. The restaurant was two stories high, and compared to the Xiao family's previous stall, it was already quite large, but still not as impressive as those big restaurants.
Xu Yuanheng nodded. "It would be a shame to neglect the restaurant in order to take care of the child. After all, it's your hard work. By the way, I see your father is drunk and the child is young. It will be cold if he rides the donkey cart back. I'll take you back."
Lin Qiuran: "Thank you, Second Young Master."
Since there was no business in the evening, Lin Qiuran also wanted to go back early. It was the first time that Tangyuan had been out for such a long time. It was not as comfortable outside as at home, and it would definitely be more convenient to have a carriage.
Lin Qiuran: "Please wait a moment, Second Young Master."
Xu Yuanheng got on the carriage first, and Manager Xu sent the coachman over to help.
The two waited in the car. Steward Xu couldn't help but sigh. This Lady Lin was good in every way, except that she was married. Why should the Second Young Master be so persistent? Logically, it shouldn't be his place to butt in. However, if he got too involved, it would only upset the Master.
However, Xu Yuanheng is now in charge of the Xu family, so it is probably useless for others to say anything.
Manager Xu could only mention it vaguely, "I didn't see Madam Lin's husband today."
He wanted to remind Xu Yuanheng that Lin Qiuran was married.
Xu Yuanheng glanced at Manager Xu and asked, "Have you seen him before? What kind of person is he?"
Manager Xu watched from afar, pondering in his mind, and finally said, "He seems like a reliable person."
Xu Yuanheng: "Many men in this world expect their wives to be inferior to them, supporting their husbands, raising children, and being filial to their parents. This is especially true for incompetent men. A wife who is mediocre, capable, ugly, and beautiful is not enough. Lin Qiuran... She is smart, thoughtful, and was able to shoulder the responsibilities during the most difficult times for the Xiao family. She is not someone who only relies on men. If her husband has complaints about me and prevents her from soaring to higher heights, then that is just fine."
Why would you need someone like that?
Manager Xu was dumbfounded. "But what if he's not the person the Second Young Master mentioned?"
What if he is just a generous person and is only considering Lin Qiuran?
Xu Yuanheng smiled and said, "Then I'm happy for her."
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Lin Qiuran went to call the nanny, "We'll go home first."
We need to clean up here for a while, Lin Qiuran said to Sun, and Sun nodded, "Your father is still asleep here, it's better for you to go back early. We'll make the pig ears first."
We have to do business tomorrow, so all these things have to be done in advance. If we wait until it gets warmer, we can't do them in advance.
Lin Qiuran nodded and asked the nurse to carry the dumplings to the carriage first. She and the driver loaded the gifts onto the carriage. Once they were done, Lin Qiuran took the nurse home.
Arriving at the Xiao family, the coachman and Manager Xu carried things into the house. Lin Qiuran and Xu Yuanheng thanked them, "Thank you so much for today, Second Young Master. You should go home early too."
Xu Yuanheng nodded. Before entering the carriage, he glanced back and saw Lin Qiuran still standing at the door. He said, "Go back soon."
Lin Qiuran watched Xu Yuanheng leave before going home. She took two steps and her foot was bumped. She looked down and saw small pieces of silver.
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