Chapter 446 No One Believes the Truth
The evening mountain breeze blew by, and the yard was silent.
Lu Jing looked to the left, at Gu Xixi, then to the right, at Aunt Zhang.
On the way home, Gu Xixi said that she would reveal her cards when she got home and asked Lu Jing to cooperate according to the situation.
Especially if Aunt Zhang is angry, you must help her say more good things.
Lu Jing naturally agreed seriously.
But what is happening now?
Aunt Zhang said nothing and was not angry. She just stared at Gu Xixi blankly, as if she didn't understand what she said at all.
Lu Jing was so uneasy that she didn't dare to speak to break the silence.
Gu Xixi must feel guilty for having kept it a secret for so long.
She cleared her throat and was about to admit her mistake.
Then Aunt Zhang burst into laughter. "What? Is that you, the Gu above?"
She slapped her thighs, laughed so hard that she fell backwards, and said, "If you want to make your aunt happy, you have to come up with something credible to say!"
"Although our Xixi is worthy of the envied Miss Gu, can our Xiao Mu be the regent?"
"How is that possible! Our family has never taken in another Xiao Mu, hahahaha..."
Gu Xixi was a little anxious, "Auntie, I'm not kidding you, I'm serious!"
Aunt Zhang looked at Gu Xixi and paused for a moment, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"My good darling, stop making trouble."
She then thought that it might be her fault for pushing the child too hard, and said lovingly and distressedly:
"I know you don't want to get married right now, so I promise I won't urge you anymore in the future."
"Don't use this excuse to coax me again, ah."
After saying this, Aunt Zhang couldn't help laughing again, turned around and said:
"You two take a break. I'll go knead the dough again. Hand-rolled noodles need to be kneaded until they are fully risen, so that they are chewy and delicious!"
Gu Xixi and Lu Jing watched in silence as Aunt Zhang laughed until her stomach hurt. She supported her lower back with one hand and walked into the kitchen groaning.
The two turned their heads and looked at each other, their expressions were complicated.
Gu Xixi said, "Why don't you believe me even though I've told you the truth?"
She frowned in confusion, "Lv Jing, am I so bad in my aunt's eyes?"
"Why don't you believe that I am that Gu?"
Lu Jing said faintly, "No, I think in Aunt Zhang's eyes, you are more than worthy of the gods in heaven."
"What she just said, to me, sounds...unworthy of being...the regent."
The corners of Gu Xixi's mouth twitched, and her eyes looked hopeless.
Considering that she couldn't prove to Aunt Zhang that Mu Nanzhao was the Regent King, Gu Xixi gave up helplessly.
"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time. We'll get to know each other again in the future."
Border, west end of the dependents village.
Mu Nanzhao and Huo Jiang walked into the slightly dilapidated hut.
The door was originally open, and the older woman stood inside with her hands folded and her head bowed.
Looking behind her, Yina was sitting upright on a bamboo couch.
Her abdomen was noticeably bulging, but it did not diminish her elegance at all.
Huo Jiang smiled. He spoke to Mu Nanzhao, but his eyes were fixed on Yi Na:
"It seems that they anticipated our visit and have made all the preparations."
Seeing the guests, Yina did not intend to stand up to greet them.
"You two are both distinguished guests, but unfortunately I have nothing to offer you right now in this place."
"Please take a seat."
There were two square stools with gaps on the ground. They were a little shaky, but still usable.
Mu Nanzhao and Huo Jiang sat down calmly.
Huo Jiang always liked to take the initiative, so he said, "Since the cards are all exposed."
"Why don't we just talk about cooperation?"
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Qingtian County, farm outside the city.
Chen Dafu and others were helping to carry the grain, while Aunt Tao and Madam Wu were responsible for watching the grain store clerks' progress and checking the weight.
Lu Jing took a notebook and a brush to check and record the accounts.
Shopkeeper Liao came to collect grain as agreed, and brought his own servants, driver and ten carts.
He picked up a handful of newly harvested wheat, twisted it in his hand, first looked at it, then smelled it.
Then he picked up a grain of wheat and put it into his mouth, chewing it for a while.
After checking it out, Shopkeeper Liao showed a satisfied smile and said cheerfully:
"I trust Boss Gu, so there's no need to check the rest."
"Although it is a good year and grain prices are on the decline, we are old friends. How about we stick to the price we agreed on before?"
Since Gu Xixi shipped a large quantity of goods today, she naturally had an idea of the current grain prices.
Although the imperial court reduced taxes, it still had to purchase military rations locally in the northwest to supply the Northwest Army.
With such a huge demand, it is impossible for grain prices, especially refined grain prices, to drop in the short term.
Fortunately, Gu Xixi had been dealing with Shopkeeper Liao for such a long time that she knew that this man had no bad intentions and at most was just a smooth talker like a businessman.
She didn't take it to heart and said half-jokingly, "If Shopkeeper Liao feels that the price is difficult, there's no need to force it."
"Unload my wheat from the truck now, and I'll find another buyer."
Shopkeeper Liao was shocked, and groaned inwardly, but smiled apologetically, "Boss Gu just loves to joke!"
"There are already 30 bags on the truck. If they are unloaded, even if I, Old Liao, deserve the blame for my bad mouth, Boss Gu is kind-hearted. Considering the hard work of our guys, he won't let them unload any more."
Gu Xixi stopped while she was ahead and smiled without saying anything.
Shopkeeper Liao waved his hands hurriedly, urging his assistants and the driver to load the truck faster, as if he was afraid that Gu Xixi would change her mind and not sell the goods.
This batch of wheat has been loaded.
The weight and number of bags recorded by Manager Liao's accountant were exactly the same as those in the booklet in Lu Jing's hand.
Gu Xixi took the banknote from Manager Liao, looked at the seal on it, and saw that it was correct for anti-counterfeiting. She put it away with a smile and bowed, saying:
"Thank you, Boss Liao, for patronizing my business."
Shopkeeper Liao smiled and returned the gift, "Mutually, we should take care of each other and support each other."
The acquisition of this trip has been completed. Shopkeeper Liao felt relieved and wanted to chat with Gu Xixi and get close to her.
"In such a short period of time, Boss Gu has grown much faster than I have."
"I remember when I first met Boss Gu, he was still driving his own car and selling some food."
"Now you have become a large grain grower, and it is us merchants who come to buy from you."
Gu Xixi smiled, "Isn't it that I have no other choice? How can I compare to the wealth and success of Shopkeeper Liao?"
"I can't afford so many laborers and so many trucks."
Lu Jing watched with great interest, thinking that this was what Xixi meant by "mutual commercial flattery".
Study, learn, and remember the key points.
Shopkeeper Liao laughed happily, "Hey! It's not the quantity of helpers that matters."
"The female Zhuge who was with Boss Gu before was already quite capable, but now this one..."
He looked at Lu Jing, "This is the first time I've seen you. Is this the new person hired by Boss Gu?"
Lu Jing bowed his hands generously, "Lu Jing, I am indeed the new employee of the boss, but Manager Liao has never seen me before."
Shopkeeper Liao showed admiration in his eyes, "Great!"
"I've only been here for a short time, but I can do the on-the-spot accounting quickly and well without making any mistakes."
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