After a short while, the two finally managed to sweep up the fallen leaves in the courtyards around their homes. Xu Han said, "It's getting late, let's go eat first, and we can clean up the rest this afternoon."
"Since we have nothing to do this afternoon, we might as well clean up the fallen leaves in the front and back yards. Otherwise, they'll rot and become difficult to clean up later."
"Okay, let's go. I'm hungry too. Let's go eat first, and then take a nap. I got up early today and did so much work this morning, so I'm really feeling a bit tired."
The two talked as they walked toward the side hall. By the time they woke up from their afternoon nap, it was already past three in the afternoon.
Xu Han stretched and looked at Lu Chuan, saying, "Let's go. The sun isn't too strong outside anymore. The autumn air is crisp and refreshing, perfect for working."
Lu Chuan laughed and said, "What, you've gotten addicted to it?"
"Haha, that's for sure! Sweeping up fallen leaves is the best way to de-stress. After you've swept up all the fallen leaves, you look back and feel a great sense of accomplishment."
Lu Chuan smiled helplessly, "Only you would enjoy doing this kind of work."
"The main problem is that they've taken over all the housework lately, so I haven't had a chance to do anything."
"After not doing housework for so long, it's not nice to suddenly have so much free time, is it?"
Lu Chuan tapped Xu Han's forehead, his face full of affection, and said, "You!"
Xu Han smiled without saying a word, and pulled Lu Chuan outside.
The couple worked until sunset before finally stopping to rest.
Xu Han took out some fruit from her spatial storage and handed it to Lu Chuan to wash.
These are fruits that are not in season, and we usually have to avoid eating them at home. But here, with just the two of them, they can finally sit openly in the pavilion in the yard and eat fruit without worry.
Xu Han ate apricots while enjoying the scenery in the backyard, feeling quite content.
The scenery here is all man-made, completely different from the scenery in the mountains, and the two offer entirely different atmospheres.
Xu Han said, "If our backyard in the mountains could be this big, we would be able to do it too."
The houses in the mountains are typical farmhouses, with most of the area paved with bluestone slabs, mainly for drying grains.
The backyard here has mountains and water, making it a convenient place for sightseeing and relaxation.
Lu Chuan said, "Do you want it? If so, we'll tear down the yard and rebuild it next year."
Xu Han quickly waved her hand and said, "That's not necessary. Each has its own advantages. Our home in the valley is perfect for that kind of small courtyard."
If I ever want to stay in a courtyard like this, I can just come to the county town.
Lu Chuan also felt that the courtyard in the valley was better. It was built by the two of them together, and it was very cozy and felt more like home.
There's something odd about this place; it's too big and spacious. There will be many servants here in the future, so it lacks the warmth of a home. Therefore, it can only be considered a residence, not a home.
The two chatted for a while longer, and as it gradually got dark, they went to the night market together and had a meal at a restaurant.
The next day, early in the morning, Lu Chuan drove the carriage he had rented the previous afternoon, taking Xu Han straight to the prefectural city.
After arriving in the county town, the two first went to an inn, rested for a while, and then went out again.
This was Xu Han's second visit to the prefectural city, and there were some differences compared to her first visit.
Due to the war, there were noticeably fewer people in the prefectural city than before.
Having finally arrived in the capital, we definitely have to go out and explore.
Moreover, household daily necessities are consumed in large quantities now, and it's time to replenish some general merchandise and other items.
So, before she even started making any money this time, Xu Han had already begun her shopping spree.
After a thorough search, Xu Han saw that both of their baskets were full, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
Lu Chuan said, "Let's find a place to eat first, and then continue our sightseeing."
Xu Han shook her head. "No more shopping. I'm too tired after a whole day of riding in the carriage. Let's go back and rest after we finish eating. We can come out and continue shopping tomorrow after we wake up."
Lu Chuan pointed in a direction and said, "Okay, let's go over there. When we passed by just now, we saw that there were quite a lot of people in that restaurant. The food should be pretty good."
Xu Han waved her hand generously and said, "Okay, let's go to that place. Last time we came, we didn't eat out much in order to save money."
Now that we own multiple shops, we don't need to be stingy anymore. Come on, I'll take you out to eat.
Let's try the food in this city and see what it tastes like.
Lu Chuan found Xu Han's appearance amusing. If he knew the term "nouveau riche," he would definitely use it to describe her; no offense intended, Xu Han's current demeanor truly fit the description perfectly.
The two arrived at the restaurant and asked the waiter to recommend some signature dishes. Lu Chuan then ordered a few dishes according to their tastes.
Seeing that Xu Han was eating with great relish, Lu Chuan asked, "How is it? Is it delicious?"
The woman, without even looking up, said, "Hmm, this food is really good. You should try it."
After saying that, she casually picked up a piece of mutton for him with her chopsticks, and then ate it herself.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, the two called the waiter to settle the bill. Xu Han casually asked, "Waiter, we raise some chickens and have a lot of eggs. I wonder if you buy them?"
Upon hearing this, the waiter's eyes lit up and he said, "Yes, yes, we usually get eggs delivered by farmers, but lately the supply of eggs from farmers has been a bit tight. The manager even said today that he'll have someone go to the market to buy some tomorrow!"
Xu Han laughed after hearing this; she had actually run into someone like that.
Xu Han asked, "How much do you charge for each egg?"
Asking for clarification will make it easier to negotiate the price later.
The waiter didn't hide anything and said frankly, "If you buy them normally, they're one coin each. But if you buy them in bulk at a restaurant, they're usually ten for nine coins."
This price is fixed; you only get this price if you buy one hundred or more at a time. It's not just our restaurant; other restaurants do the same. You can easily find out more about this, Madam.”
After hearing this, Xu Han understood. It seemed that it was more expensive than what she sold at home, but that was understandable.
Ordinary families raise chickens to sell eggs, and the chicken farmers are naturally unwilling to give up even a penny for nothing.
Lu Chuan said, "We have plenty of eggs. You can ask your manager how many you need. If you need more, we can give you a discount."
"Alright, sir, please wait a moment, I'll go and call our manager over right away." After saying that, the waiter disappeared in a flash.
After waiting for a while, a middle-aged man with a large belly walked over.
He asked, "Are you two the ones who want to buy eggs?"
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