Su Ruanruan stayed at the tofu shop for a while, checked the accounts with Ziwu, and asked some questions about business matters.
I also checked on the iced drink production process, and after tasting it, I made some improvements to the recipe.
After finishing her work at the tofu shop, she took the tofu and started selling it along the street, just like always.
When we reached a crowded area, we stopped.
A crowd had already gathered there, some selling their own fruit, others selling hand-woven bamboo baskets or vegetables.
I listened to the noise all night, and being surrounded by so many people today is really annoying.
She carried a shoulder pole and found a tree to sit in the shade.
Bored, she picked at her little paws. She wasn't actually selling tofu; she was just following the original owner's life trajectory and finding an excuse not to stay in the village.
She didn't want to stay in that house and be tormented by a bunch of devils.
"Ruan Ruan girl?"
Su Ruanruan looked up, only to meet a pair of smiling eyes.
Bai Bai, dressed in a long, light gray robe, stood tall and elegant, gazing at her with deep affection.
If it was too dark to see clearly in prison, I would just assume it was my eyes playing tricks on me.
Today, the sun is shining brightly, and the tenderness in his eyes is all too clear.
It must not be my imagination.
Su Ruanruan quickly stood up and asked, "Lord Bai, what brings you here?"
Bai Bai glanced at Su Ruanruan's cheeks, which were flushed from the heat. Her eyes, like pools of clear water, were as tender as moonlight.
Even though he wasn't a young lad, his heart skipped a beat at that moment.
"Of course I'm here to buy tofu. Miss Su's tofu is soft, smooth, and fragrant, which suits my taste perfectly."
How much do you want? I'll cut it for you.
"I'll take all of this tofu."
She just brought this tofu back from the tofu shop; she hasn't sold a single piece yet.
There's so much tofu, how could he possibly finish it all?
Unlike other foods, tofu cannot be preserved and spoils very easily.
"This is far too much, Lord Bai. You always buy a lot before, but this time it's really too much. Are you sure you can finish it all?"
"It's alright, I like to eat it, and my daughter likes to eat it too. Whether it's fried, stir-fried, braised, stewed, or in soup, the chef will cook it in different ways every day, so he definitely won't waste your tofu."
Seeing that he said that, Su Ruanruan didn't say anything more. It was a case of one willing to hit and the other willing to be hit.
It would be foolish not to do business when there is opportunity.
She was happy to have someone buy both large blocks of tofu; how he would eat them was his business.
Moreover, ever since she learned that Bai Bai was the newly appointed county magistrate, Su Ruanruan was even less likely to offend him.
The two immediately made a "big deal," and Bai Bai even sent his servants to deliver the tofu back.
He then said gently, "It's hot today. May I invite you to a restaurant for a chat? I have something I'd like to discuss with you. Would Miss Su do me the honor?"
Su Ruanruan did not refuse; this was indeed not a good place to talk.
Moreover, she was feeling quite thirsty and wanted a cup of tea to soothe her throat.
She handed the load to a familiar-looking woman to watch over it.
Bai Bai lifted the sedan curtain and invited Su Ruanruan to get into the sedan.
Su Ruanruan hesitated for a moment, then shook her head. "Lord Bai is too kind. It would be improper for me to ride in the same sedan chair as you."
Bai Bai then realized that she had been presumptuous. If others saw them getting into the sedan chair together in broad daylight, she would probably be pointed at and gossiped about.
He then added with a smile, "I was worried that Miss Su, being delicate and frail, might catch the heat. If Miss Su doesn't wish to ride in a sedan chair, why not walk with me..."
“Then…” Su Ruanruan walked out from under the shade of the tree, her figure swaying and she almost fell over. Bai Bai quickly helped her up.
"Is Miss Su alright?"
Su Ruanruan's face paled, and she gave an awkward smile. "I'm sorry for making you laugh, Lord Bai. I'm fine."
Bai Bai looked worried. "You said you were fine, but if I hadn't supported you, you almost fell."
He helped Su Ruanruan up and gestured to the sedan chair bearers to lift the curtain before helping her sit down on the cushion.
"Sit still, we'll be there soon!"
Su Ruanruan nodded apologetically, "Thank you for your trouble, Lord Bai."
"Why are you being so polite with me?"
Bai Bai gestured for the sedan chair bearers to lift the sedan chair, while he stood beside them.
Su Ruanruan sat comfortably on the soft cushion.
Where are there still signs of weakness?
She simply didn't want to walk alongside him.
Although the sedan chair was not luxurious, it was comfortable and spacious.
This was the first time she had ever ridden in a sedan chair, in both her past and present lives.
She lifted a corner of the curtain and saw Bai Bai standing under the sun, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.
Su Ruanruan quietly lowered the curtain, then closed her eyes to rest, and thought about what Bai Bai wanted to say to her.
The sedan chair swayed back and forth, and Su Ruanruan felt drowsy.
Just a hair's breadth away from falling asleep, the sedan chair suddenly hit the ground.
Su Ruanruan was also shocked by this and instantly woke up.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes, and Bai Bai's voice could already be heard outside.
"Miss Su, we've arrived."
Bai Bai helped her lift the curtain, and Su Ruanruan smiled shyly, "Thank you for your trouble, Lord Bai."
The two entered Yipinlou one after the other. When the waiter saw Su Ruanruan dressed in coarse cloth, his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but when he saw Bai Bai enter after her, his face instantly lit up with a smile.
When he saw Bai Bai's attitude towards Su Ruanruan again, he also became much more respectful towards her.
They quickly led them to a private room upstairs and served them the finest tea.
Su Ruanruan lowered her head slightly, thinking to herself, "This is truly a society that judges people by their looks and status. No wonder people look down on me with my appearance."
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