"I've been wanting to learn more about the fabric industry lately, and I need you to do some research for me. There are a lot of girls by the river today, so why don't you go talk to them and gather some information for me?"
He Youyou took out another piece of paper, on which was a pre-written example.
Questionnaire
Age, clothing color, fabric type, clothing style, pattern, store of purchase, favorite color, favorite fabric shop, favorite fabric type, favorite clothing style...
Han Wenzheng had done market research with He Youyou and received hands-on guidance, so he knew what the table meant.
He knew his mother enjoyed investigating these things, and he was happy to help.
Just as his mother had said, if he were to become an official in the court, he would inevitably have to observe local customs and traditions.
Practice more now, and you'll have ready-made experience later.
"Ali, the fabric and clothing business mainly caters to women. This time, you only need to investigate the girls. The styles and colors of men's clothes are very limited, so there's no need to ask."
"Yes, Mother."
Han Wenzheng has a natural advantage.
Having grown up surrounded by women, he is not timid or reserved in front of girls. Interacting with girls is as natural to him as eating and dressing.
Even though he hadn't had much interaction with girls from respectable families, in his eyes, there was no difference; they were all equally at ease and composed.
His biological mother taught him to be sweet-talking so that he could live smoothly in front of the madam and the prostitutes in the brothel.
Han Wenzheng kept this in mind from a young age.
To the east of Jizhou City, there is a river, which has been called Zhangshui since ancient times.
The banks of the Zhangshui River were already crowded with men, women, and children.
Everyone was in high spirits, dressed in bright clothes, washing themselves, playing, or performing rituals by the water.
In areas where many young girls gather, the scenery is even more enchanting, with faces as beautiful as a painting.
"Hey, there are so many girls here," He Youyou sighed.
Han Wenzheng was also delighted: "Yes, this is just the right time to complete the task my mother assigned me."
He Youyou: Huh? That's it?
Is the only thing you can think of the mission?
No, when you see so many slender and beautiful young women bouncing around in front of you, don't you have any romantic thoughts at all?
This child is so observant.
Should I say you're capable, or capable, or capable?
“Mother, I’ll go and take care of your business right away.”
Han Wenzheng held paper and pen, eager to try.
He Youyou looked closely into his eyes, but apart from "I want to work," she couldn't see anything else.
She could only wave her hand and say, "Oh, well then... go ahead."
Han Zheng's figure receded into the distance, his steps firm and powerful as he walked towards the group of girls.
As He Youyou watched, she felt like Tang Sanzang was going to the Spider Cave.
"Old Qian, we should have brought a few skilled guards with us to protect Ah Li when we came out. We were careless."
But no one answered.
He Youyou looked around in surprise, but saw no one.
Huh? Where did Old Qian go?
I was following behind her when I got off the carriage, how come I disappeared in the blink of an eye?
There are so many people here, could it be that you accidentally got separated from them?
Forget it, there's no point in searching like a headless fly. Let's play for now and meet back at the carriage later.
A dozen meters away from her, behind a row of poplar trees, Steward Qian was earnestly persuading someone.
"Master, why did you follow me again?"
Zhao Changqing's hand was gripping a tree branch, peering through the gap at the figure's back a dozen meters away.
“Everyone can come here to celebrate the festival on the third day of the third month, so why can’t I?” he said coldly.
Manager Qian: ...My native language is speechless.
Before he could speak, Zhao Changqing continued, "Didn't I tell you that there's no need for family members to observe mourning? Why is she still dressed so plainly?"
She was dressed simply, with nothing on her body, and not a single piece of eye-catching jewelry.
"Tomorrow, go to the best jewelry store in town and buy a few sets of nice jewelry. Also, go to the silk shop and pick out some brightly colored fabrics to make clothes for her," Zhao Changqing instructed Steward Qian.
"Then how do I explain the origin of these things?"
"Just say it was a gift from me."
It was just a few pieces of clothing and jewelry.
"What should I say if she asks you why you sent her something?"
"I gave it away, so why ask so many questions? I have the money, I'm willing, and I'm happy."
"Master, please don't be hasty, allow me to report," Butler Qian lowered his voice, "Do you know who lives next door to the mistress's current residence?"
"who?"
"Cheng Tingrui, Second Master Cheng. You've sent so many fine things and dressed the mistress up so beautifully, but you're far away at the border and can't see it. So, who do you think can see it?"
"..."
"The mistress is dressed in new clothes and perfectly made up. What will others think when they see such a beautiful woman?"
"...Shut up."
"Okay."
Cheng Tingrui lives next door to her?
Cheng Tingrui lives next door to her!
The veins on Zhao Changqing's hands, which were gripping the tree branches, bulged out.
"Why is she standing there all by herself? Where is Han Wenzheng? Are you really going to leave her alone like this?"
Manager Qian: Aren't you just like someone who's peeking at people from a tree branch?
It won't get lost.
"Young Master Han Wenzheng should be among that group of girls right now."
"A group of girls? What kind of trick is this now?"
"The mistress said that we should get to know more men of the opposite sex so that we won't be easily deceived in our feelings in the future. The more we know, the better. Knowing one or two is not enough. We should at least know hundreds or thousands of them."
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