Chapter 195: Learn to Let Go and Feel Relieved
Rongzhen cheered up and opened the door that had been sealed for six or seven days.
The shop was the same as usual, except for a thin layer of dust on the counter and shelves, everything else was exactly as it was, as if she had never left.
"Miss Xiao Song, come and pack some peach preserves. My wife likes this a lot lately. She has urged me to come and buy some several times, but I never saw you open the shop." The person who had just greeted Rong Zhen walked in as soon as the shop door opened to give her a good start.
Rongzhen walked behind the counter and pulled a large bag of preserved peaches from the inventory cabinet and handed it to him. Noticing the joy on his face, she immediately understood and said, "Oh, is your sister-in-law getting married? I'd like to congratulate you in advance. I'll give you this bag for half price."
"Oh, how can I feel embarrassed? It's not even three months old, and your sister-in-law doesn't allow it to be spread outside." The neighbor brother said this, but it didn't delay him at all to take the things swiftly. By the way, he used the extra money to buy himself some rice wine, and left happily.
After he left, Rongzhen took advantage of the fact that there were no customers in the store and quickly rolled up her sleeves and went to the backyard to fetch a basin of well water. She found a rag and started cleaning. By the way, she used a feather duster to clean the three large shelves from top to bottom.
While she was busy working, from time to time a returning customer would see the shop door open, come in to take a look, chat a few words, and buy what they needed.
Since Rongzhen always gave some discounts, regular customers basically came happily and left happily, and everyone was happy.
Rongzhen just took the opportunity to clear out some of the goods in Tunliu so that she could get new goods next time she went to Taolin County.
Once people become busy, it is not easy for them to think about random things. Their attention is focused on the things at hand, so they don't have time to care about anything else.
So when Rongzhen was immersed in the affairs of the grocery store, the pain in her heart, like a broken heart, gradually became less heavy, pressing her to the point of suffocation.
As she worked attentively, it gradually became as light as the pink cloud formed by the cotinus flowers, which floated away in the wind without leaving much trace.
She liked this state, and her subconscious mind made the choice for her.
Since you are already physically injured, don't let your heart get hurt as well. The journey of life is so long and far. There are no hurdles that cannot be overcome, only knots that cannot be untied.
If she was a real young girl and this was her first love, she might really be heartbroken and miserable.
But after experiencing the previous worlds, she had been in love and married several times. She was no longer a love novice or a helpless person. She would not allow herself to be defeated by such things without any experience.
It turns out that as long as she keeps herself busy and tries not to think about it, those emotions won't affect her at all.
Time will help people wear away all the pain.
After being busy for such a long time, Rong Zhen has adjusted his mood and regained the ease and calmness he had seven days ago.
Although she is unable to maintain the positive attitude towards life as she did then and is not ready to choose a future husband she likes as the father of her child, she believes that she will be able to get her life back on track soon.
Even if she missed this spring feast, she still had the opportunity to enjoy the red leaves in autumn.
By then, she would definitely find a suitable husband for herself, aiming to get married within a year and have a baby within two years.
As for someone who doesn't appreciate his blessings, since he was not in her life plan from the beginning, then just get out of here and never see him again!
As the sun sets, Rongzhen finishes processing a batch of piled-up goods, and after counting the bills, she smiles with joy.
Very good, I didn’t lose money, I even made a profit.
Next time I go to Taolin County to purchase goods, I will try to buy more of these good-selling items.
It is said that it is easiest to succeed in career when one fails in love. Rongzhen hopes that the God of Wealth can take this opportunity to give her more care, the more the better.
After closing the account book, she looked at the sky outside and prepared to close the door and go home.
At this moment, another guest suddenly came to the door.
Rongzhen was tidying up the counter. When she noticed this, she immediately said, "The shop is about to close. What can the customers do for you?" After saying that, she looked up and was stunned when she saw the person coming.
The man, with all his aura suppressed, stood silently in the middle of the store, his calm gaze gently sweeping past her. It was unclear whether he was staring at her or checking the items on the shelf behind her.
Rong Zhen assumed it was the latter and after a slight pause, she asked again with a normal expression, "Sir, what do you need?"
The man took two steps closer, bringing a familiar aura.
Rongzhen's fingers on the counter trembled slightly when she heard the other party stop in front of the counter and ask her -
"What do you have here?"
“…………”
There are so many things, and since he doesn't specify them, she can't possibly give them all to him.
Can he afford it?
If she remembered correctly, he had already given her all the money in his pocket. Now his pockets and head were probably as empty as ever, so where would he get the money to buy things?
Rong Zhen grumbled inwardly, showing six teeth, and said with a fake smile: "Our shop has a wide variety of items. Customers, you can tell me what you want and I will find it for you."
Otherwise, she would think he was looking for trouble and would chase him away.
It's almost time to close the shop and go home for dinner. What are you trying to do by coming here and getting in the way at this time?
Perhaps sensing her impatience, the man's gaze wandered over the shelves behind her for a moment before finally selecting what he wanted. "I want that handkerchief behind you..."
He stumbled in his words, which almost made Rongzhen's heart jump out. She thought he remembered something.
The result, alas!
It turns out that breaking up cruelly is the best thing for her.
Rongzhen turned her head to look in the direction he was looking and found that there was a plain white handkerchief left unsold on the shelf corresponding to the back of her head.
It was all blocked by her head. I don’t know how he saw it and fell in love with it at first sight.
"Thank you for your kindness, eight cents." Rongzhen took off the handkerchief and put it on the counter.
This handkerchief cost seven cents when it was first imported from Taolin County, and she usually sold it for ten cents in the town. The last one was not very popular, so she gave him a 20% discount and only made a profit of one cent.
In today's era when cloth can be used as money, the handkerchiefs she sells are definitely of good quality and low price, and there is no deduction for anyone.
The man didn't know whether he understood this or not, and he didn't bargain. He immediately took out a silver horn from his arms. It looked like it had just been cut off from something.
Rong Zhen secretly glanced at the silver sword on his back, calmly took the silver coin, and her fingers inevitably slid across his warm and dry palm.
The man's hands were as steady as a rock, without any fluctuation, but his eyelashes trembled twice very quickly without anyone noticing.
When she opened them again, those clear, auspicious phoenix eyes were still so indifferent and calm.
Rongzhen had completely given up hope and quickly found some change from the cash box to give it to him. Then he saw the guest off, closed the door, and left, all in one go.
Goodbye, I’m going home.
With a loud bang of thunder, the sky, which was clear just now, was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and a loud spring thunder exploded.
Rongzhen was startled. Seeing the dark clouds approaching quickly and drops of water falling, she hurried back to the shop before she ran far.
From a distance, she saw the familiar figure still standing alone at the door of the grocery store, carrying a long sword, looking up quietly at the suddenly dark sky, with a unique kind of beauty that touched people's hearts.
It's a pity that the beauty comes at the wrong time and it's too late.
Rong Zhen suppressed the slight regret in her heart and hurried over before the rain started to fall. As she removed the door panel, she asked, "It's going to rain heavily soon, why don't you go home?"
Even if you don't have a home here, you can still stay at the inn.
The change she gave him was definitely enough.
"I have no home." The swordsman with a slender figure answered like this, and he was surprisingly calm. He did not have the tense and hostile attitude he had when facing Master Huang and others, and he did not start fighting at the slightest disagreement.
Rongzhen didn't notice this because she had seen his more passionate side before, and she thought his current behavior was just normal.
Even though the words "I have no home" made her heart tremble, it did not change her already firm attitude.
At most, at most she would get him an umbrella.
Rongzhen opened the two doors, went into the shop and climbed up to the second floor where the goods and sundries were stored. He found two umbrellas that he had prepared earlier and brought them down, giving one to him before leaving.
"I'll give it to you. Go find a place to stay as soon as possible."
It was already late, and with the heavy rain and dark clouds, the sky became even darker. If I didn't find a place to stay, I was afraid that tonight would be difficult.
The swordsman's gaze fell on her face, his pupils darkly changing color, but he did not reach out to take it.
He asked, "Why did you give me an umbrella?"
Rongzhen felt like rolling her eyes when she saw him taking so long. Why bother asking so many questions? Just take it if it's given to you, and don't worry about it later.
Anyway, they will never have any contact again, so giving her an umbrella before leaving can be considered as her farewell to him.
If she was very angry before, after adjusting her mood for half a day, now when she sees him like this again, she can remain calm and no longer have any resentment.
Just like the saying goes, since the two of them are not destined to be together, it is better for them to forget each other than to support each other. This way, they will not let down the good times they spent together in the past few days.
He forgot, but she remembered.
"Because I have a good heart and do good deeds every day, take it!"
Stuffing the oil-paper umbrella to him, Rongzhen opened his own and ran into the chaotic street.
The storm was about to come, and everyone was running around to clean up, it was very busy.
Rongzhen ran home holding an umbrella, helping neighbors collect some things. As she heard the words of thanks and the increasing number of gifts in her arms, her mood became better and better.
When she arrived at the house, Mrs. Bai, the kitchen helper, and Mrs. Xu, the cleaning lady, were both there. They heard the noise and hurriedly opened the door for her. One of them took her umbrella and asked her if she was thirsty or hungry, while the other took a dry cloth to wipe the water stains on her body from the raindrops. They took good care of her.
Rong Zhen felt even more relieved. She cleaned herself up, sat down, drank some hot tea, and asked, "Why are you two here?"
During the few days she lived in the fifth-floor mansion of Master Huang, she asked someone to tell them to take a few days off and wait for further notice, but their wages would still be paid.
"Someone brought us a message. It seems to be someone from the newly opened clinic." Mrs. Bai immediately explained.
At that time, she had been at home for a few days and had a conflict with her brother's wife. She was being accused of eating for free at home when a man dressed as an apprentice in a medical clinic knocked on her door and informed her that her employer was going home and asked her to go back to work.
Mrs. Bai happily agreed, and turned around to be greeted by her mother-in-law, who attentively asked about her well-being. Her actions told her sisters-in-law who was eating free rice at home.
Finally, seeing her sisters-in-law were envious and jealous but dared not speak out, she finally let out the anger she had been holding in her heart, and happily rushed to the Song residence to work.
Mrs. Xu was similar to her. During the holidays, she went back to the village and heard those people talking about her being unlucky in marriage and having no children. Even if she didn't want to take it to heart, she couldn't help feeling upset. So she simply went back to town and visited the Song residence every day. Even if the owner of the house didn't come back, she would still come to clean the yard as usual.
After listening to their reports and seeing that nothing was missing at home, Rongzhen knew that they really cherished this job and were working hard.
"I know Dr. Liu from the clinic. If something happens and I can't make it back, they can send someone to give me instructions. I've said before that as long as you do your job conscientiously, I won't treat you unfairly. You two did a great job this time."
Rong Zhen first mentioned the relationship with Liu's Medical Clinic, then praised the two of them and gave each of them a reward of ten cents.
Mrs. Bai and Mrs. Xu were so surprised that they couldn't stop smiling. They rubbed their hands together in embarrassment, and finally took it carefully at Rong Zhen's urging.
Mrs. Xu collected the reward money and actively reported another matter.
"Master, the Wang residence across the street has changed hands. During your absence, a scholar named Xi rented it and has already moved in."
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