Time flies when you're busy.
There are five days left before Han Mingxiang and the children participate in the scientific expedition.
On the first night, Hua Zixi still came to pick them up in his large boat.
The last vegetables in the greenhouse were harvested and loaded onto the boat.
Only the stubble of the cut chives is left to grow.
After dinner, Li Lanzhen asked Manager Hua to go to the Eleven Trees Wharf together.
Xuan Shen and Han Minghai followed.
Li Lanzhen plans to hand over all the vegetables in the space to Manager Hua for sale.
She's going to start setting up a business.
First, you need to buy a house, a shop, or an estate in the capital.
We should pave the way for the children, especially Han Mingxiang, who will eventually go to the capital to take the imperial examinations in the autumn. It would be better to prepare a house for him in advance.
"Manager Hua, look, I'm handing all these vegetables over to you. And don't give me any money yet, just keep them with you."
"Yes, madam. What are your plans?"
Should we buy a house or a shop in the capital?
Li Lanzhen smiled. As expected of the head steward of a wealthy family for decades, her ability to see through people's hearts is extraordinary!
"Yes, buy a house first, then a shop, then an estate."
Han Mingxiang was ultimately going to the capital to take the exam.
Prepare early and don't panic.
Hua Zixi smiled and said, "Understood, Madam."
Xuan Shen glanced at Hua Zixi, then smiled and asked Li Lanzhen, "Madam Li, if a good opportunity comes along, I'll help you buy it first, and you can give me the money later. Is that alright?"
"Haha, thank you so much. Sure, you decide what to do."
This money came from selling vegetables earlier, and I'm giving it to you as well. It's three thousand taels in total. You can decide what to do with it.
Hua Zixi took it and said, “Madam Li, this time I would like to take the eldest son with me. I have to go to the capital on business, which will take more than half a year. I would like to take the eldest son with me to gain some experience.”
Han Minghai stared intently at Li Lanzhen.
"Alright, take him away and teach him well!"
If they disobey, spank them and discipline them strictly!
Six months from now, I want to see a calm and wise Han Minghai.
"Mother, I will definitely learn from Manager Hua." Han Minghai quickly expressed his determination.
"You must study diligently. Respect your master and be filial to him."
"Yes, Mother. Your son obeys." After saying that, Han Minghai bowed deeply to Manager Hua, "Master, please accept this bow from your disciple."
"Manager Hua, why don't you just take my eldest son as your apprentice?"
Xuan Shen quickly pulled Hua Zixi, "Come, sit here, offer tea and pay respects to your master."
Hua Zixi was seated in a chair on the deck.
The guard, being very perceptive, brought over a bowl of warm tea and stood by, waiting.
Han Minghai ran a few steps, stopped in front of Hua Zixi, and then turned to look at Li Lanzhen.
"This silly boy, hurry up and become an apprentice, or Manager Hua won't accept you anymore," Li Lanzhen teased him.
"Thump."
Han Minghai knelt down, accepted the teacup, and raised it above his head, saying, "Master, please accept my bow."
Hua Zixi hesitated at first, but Xuan Shen pulled him over and pressed him into a chair.
Now, he felt at ease. Putting aside Li Lanzhen's life-saving grace to his master and cousin, he was also grateful and liked this family.
She especially liked Han Minghai after meeting him.
He took the teacup, looked up, and drank it all in one gulp.
He took out a blue jade pendant from his pocket.
"Minghai, here, this is a gift for you."
In the future, we must not let small gains distract us from the greater good!
Making money is like being a good person!
"Yes, Master, I have remembered your teachings."
Hua Zixi got up, helped him up, and patted Han Minghai on the shoulder.
"Manager Hua, this is a gift from our family to you as a disciple."
Li Lanzhen handed over a dagger with a sheath.
The scabbard was plain and unadorned, but everyone knew that the dagger was extremely valuable.
Hua Zixi did not reach out to take it immediately.
Seeing his hesitation, Li Lanzhen chuckled, "Manager Hua, take it. You deserve it."
These words brought tears to his eyes, a man who had been immersed in the business world for many years.
He took the dagger and said, "Thank you for your trust, Madam Li."
Li Lanzhen never expected to find a mentor for her eldest son, and her mood was as bright and clear as the moon.
When we set off the next morning.
Li Lanzhen, Han Shunde, Sanwang, and Xuanshen were all going to Youzhou City together.
They went to the government office to register their household registration.
Han Mingxiang and the five people who were going to take the imperial examination for children, Han Yinan, Zheng Sanwang, Han Qingfeng (Gou Dan), Su Chen, and Han Zhidao (Han Dazhong's grandson), were also saying goodbye to their families.
Han Minghai hugged his youngest son and kissed him several times, and the little guy giggled.
Zhang Yuniang stood beside Miaomiao, holding her hand.
“Yu Niang, I’ve been gone for more than half a year. I’m sorry to trouble you at home.”
"Take care of yourself while you're away, and eat on time," Zhang Yuniang said reluctantly.
"Father, don't worry, I'll help Mother take care of my younger brother and do housework." Miao Miao tugged at Han Minghai's sleeve.
Han Yinan was wearing a sky-blue scholar's gown, and the young man already possessed a refined and scholarly air.
"Father, don't worry, your son will take good care of Mother, my younger brother, and my younger sister."
Li Lanzhen is on the deck, looking at the children who are about to go on a scientific expedition and giving them words of advice.
And Han Minghai's family was also reluctant to part.
Over there, Han Mingxiang was holding Han Shulan's hand and talking about something.
Tsk tsk!
Seeing the boatmen already prepared, Manager Hua Xuanshen boarded the boat and gave a shout.
"Let's go! We're boarding! Those who don't want to leave can go home!"
He muttered to himself, hands behind his back, "It's not like they're facing life or death. So sentimental!"
Hearing this, Xuan Shen suppressed a laugh and turned away.
The boat stopped at Moon Bay.
Li Lanzhen was dumbfounded!
The reason is simple: the entire Moon Bay pier is filled with boats of all sizes!
She pointed to the dock, which was completely full of moored boats, and asked Manager Hua.
"What, what's going on?!"
"Madam Li, after the Moon Bay Wharf is completed, all the counties, towns, and villages within the jurisdiction of Youzhou Prefecture will come here as long as they can travel by water."
However, we have already reported the fees to the government office and handed over 40% to them.
"What? Forty percent? The government is truly ruthless! Why don't they just rob us!"
Xuan Shen couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Li Lanzhen glanced at him and pointed to the area around Moon Bay, "Manager Hua, I want to buy a few acres of land here. What should I do?"
Should I buy it from you, or go to the government office?
“This requires contacting the government office,” Hua Zixi said, then quickly added, “However, I can handle it for you.”
How much land does Mrs. Li need? At most, 300 square meters per person.
"Okay, buy the most you can."
Han Minghai followed them, watching the bustling scene at the dock and listening to their conversation. He knew in his heart that Li Lanzhen had a long-term vision and unique insight.
Sigh, there's so much I need to learn!
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