"Really? So, sister, you’re going to make another fortune then?" Xiao Bei excitedly said.
"Not necessarily just this one," Ji Xinhe said cheerfully.
Only today, when she heard the shop owner talk about the spoiled oranges, did this idea come to her. Actually, not only oranges, but many fruits would also be delicious if they were canned, especially peaches. If these could be bought cheaply and then sold at a high price as canned food, that would surely be very profitable.
And cans are just one option. If she made orange juice or juice or fruit wine from other fruits, that would be another good way to make money.
As Ji Xinhe thought more about it, she became even more enthusiastic. It seemed that her small Qinghe store has a lot of potential!
While she was chatting, time flew by. In the time it took to brew a pot of tea, her task was finished.
Ji Xinhe first scooped out a bowl and handed it to Xiao Bei, "Try it."
Xiao Bei hurriedly took a spoonful of the orange with the sugar water and immediately cried out after putting it in his mouth because it was hot.
Ji Xinhe laughed, "Why the rush? Let it cool a bit before you eat. No one’s stealing it from you." While saying this, she picked up a handkerchief and wiped his mouth.
But Xiao Bei seemed to neglect his burning mouth and excitedly shouted, "This is really tasty! This canned orange is so delicious!"
Sweeter than oranges, and with a fruity freshness that’s unlike candy, this is definitely a delicacy!
"Since our little Bei likes it, these canned oranges should sell well. Let’s make a batch today and try selling it at the shop tomorrow." Ji Xinhe was also inspired.
In such a busy time, it was already late at night.
With Ji Dong, Mu Houchu, and Xiao Bei’s help, she’d made canned fruit from half a cart of tangerines. They’d sealed them and stored them in the courtyard. Canned food is very easy to preserve. As long as they were sealed well and kept in cold conditions, they would stay fresh.
Now it was winter, the courtyard was like a natural refrigerator.
Finally, after finishing this task, Ji Xinhe let out a sigh of relief. She decided to take an early bath and go to bed.
Just as she was about to enter her room, she saw a man lounging on her bed.
Ji Xinhe didn’t hesitate at all. As a reflex, she instantly turned around to leave the room. However, her attempt to open the door was blocked by a strong gust of wind.
"Just got back to your room and you already want to leave?" Mu Houchu’s deep voice resounded behind her, making Ji Xinhe shiver.
Ji Xinhe gritted her teeth and turned back, "What are you doing here?"
Mu Houchu’s lip corner slightly turned up, "Waiting for you."
Ji Xinhe: "..."
Mu Houchu let out a soft chuckle, stood up and held her hand. "Why do you always avoid me as a mouse does a cat? I’m not a savage beast."
In her heart, Ji Xinhe muttered, ’You are scarier than any beast.’
"You did admit that you had feelings for me, didn’t you?" Mu Houchu looked at her, his eyes filled with tender affection. Unlike before, his eyes were devoid of any sexual desire.
They were so clean and pure that almost made her forget about his cunning nature.
Ji Xinhe was taken aback for a moment, then she spoke rather petulantly, "Who told you to always bully me."
Although her words sounded angry, they even carried a trace of coquettish petulance. It was a rare sight to see her in such a girl-like state. This made Mu Houchu laugh, "Then, I won’t bully you anymore in the future, alright?"
Ji Xinhe stared blankly at him, "What’s gotten into you today? Why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden?"
As if he’d turned into a different person, so gentle and refined; she almost doubted it was him.
Mu Houchu gave a helpless smile, "You ungrateful little girl, was I bad to you before?"
He had never cared so much about anyone else in his life, but she said he was not nice to her. He had only taken advantage of her a few times, and she still remembered it. He was going to take advantage of her sooner or later. How could she deny him the opportunity to taste the sweetness in advance? For him, the acting prime minister who had been helping her with the bullock cart and taking care of her every day, wasn’t he just seeking a little bit of interest in return?
Ji Xinhe turned her head away, not willing to look at him any longer. He had been good to her, really good.
So good that her heart, which had been frozen for two lifetimes, was gradually being thawed and gradually being occupied by Mu Houchu’s love penetrating like poison, gradually spreading until it was incurable.
Mu Houchu looked at her and said, "Xin He, I have something to tell you."
Upon hearing these words, Ji Xinhe felt slightly nervous. She had guessed that he had something to say, or else he wouldn’t be behaving so unusually today.
"What is it?"
Mu Houchu lowered his gaze at her, "I may have to leave in a few days."
Ji Xinhe’s eyes dimmed, her face turned pale involuntarily. She bit her lip and didn’t say anything. She didn’t know what she was feeling, but mostly, she was annoyed.
If he was going to leave, then why did he flirt with her?!
However, before she could lash out at him, Mu Houchu laughed, "When I come back, can I marry you?"
Ji Xinhe froze for a while, not knowing what to say. She stood there stunned and blurted out, "Huh?"
Mu Houchu gently hugged her, "Since you didn’t say no, I’ll take that as a yes."
"I... "
"I need to go out tonight, you should rest early, okay?" Mu Houchu gently touched her face before he went out.
Ji Xinhe stood in her spot, stunned. She had not had time to react. Did his words mean that their marriage was already decided?!
But she clearly didn’t say anything!
She thought earlier that he had suddenly become gentle and understanding, but she must have been blind. He was as domineering as ever!
Ji Xinhe was annoyed, but she didn’t feel much resistance inside her. She had gradually accepted his feelings, hadn’t she?
After thinking about this, Ji Xinhe finally remembered the last thing he said.
Ji Xinhe’s heart tightened, and she quickly ran after him, "Are you going to the iron mine again?" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
Last time he went there, he was hit by a cold arrow and scared her half to death. Why was he going again?
Mu Houchu stopped in his tracks, his lips slightly curved into a smile, "Worried about me?"
Ji Xinhe glared at him lightly, bit her lip and said, "You got into trouble last time, why are you going again now? Can’t you care about yourself a bit?"
His body was full of scars, but he never seemed to care about his own life. Such a powerful and fearless man, who seemed to dread nothing in life or death.
But it is because of his fearlessness that he would so recklessly abuse his body. She found it hard to imagine the kind of environment he must be in.
Mu Houchu caressed her face and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead, "No, now I’m afraid of dying. I’m afraid that if I carelessly lose my life, I won’t have a chance to marry you. So, don’t worry."
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