"What? Why aren't you doing such a good business?" Zhao Yanniang asked, puzzled, after taking a bite of her steamed bun.
Although it's tiring and hard work, she doesn't need to rest as long as there's money to be made.
He Tiantian explained, "We're just managing to keep up today because there are so many people. After these three days, Shitou, Dad, Wanzi, and Xiaolü will all be going home. It will just be me, you, and Lantern here."
“Mother is busy taking care of Mingzhu and doesn’t have time to help. So it’s just the three of us. From now on, you two will be in charge of the kitchen and I will be in charge of the front of the house. Actually, we might not be able to manage everything.”
Upon this analysis, it does seem to be true.
Those who hadn't figured it out before, now do.
Zhao Tingzhang suggested, "If business is good in the future, we can hire another person to do the work."
He Tiantian thought the same way, but she was short of money right now and hadn't even recouped the cost of the shop.
She wanted to wait until she had more money in her pocket before hiring someone. She was willing to work hard herself in the beginning.
"Of course, I'll have to trouble the village head to find me a reliable one then." He Tiantian didn't refuse outright.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhao Yan and his mother were about to head to the academy.
Bailu Academy set up a huge stage at the entrance and even hired a band to play gongs and drums.
All the students in the academy were very grateful to Zhao Yan. Because of him, the academy had a day off today and they didn't have to study.
For spoiled brats like Cheng Fang and Lu Yu, this was the happiest thing ever.
"Haha, finally I can rest! I'm exhausted!" As soon as Cheng Fang stepped out of the academy, he tossed his book box to his attendant, Afu.
The other spoiled brats were the same; they were all used to it.
"Young Master, shall we attend the ceremony here, or go to Wanchun Restaurant for a meal?" Afu stepped forward and suggested.
Cheng Fang spat, "What kind of ridiculous ceremony is this? What does it have to do with me? The academy is just wasting its time with all this fancy stuff."
When I was studying, I rarely had even half a day off.
They even gave us a day off just to hold this ridiculous ceremony.
Cheng Fang certainly didn't want to stay in this awful place anymore and wished he could get as far away as possible!
Lu Yu explained dismissively, "Isn't it just that kid Zhao Yan? He passed the imperial examination a few months ago and came back in high spirits to show off. This ceremony was specially held by the academy for him."
So much time had passed that Cheng Fang almost couldn't remember who Zhao Yan was for a moment.
"Wait, you mean Zhao Yan?" Cheng Fang asked uncertainly.
Lu Yu nodded affirmatively; his information was never wrong.
Cheng Fang turned back halfway. Hey, it's that ungrateful brat Zhao Yan.
Hmph, he even paid him to go easy on the exam. But this kid is such a blockhead, he just wouldn't agree no matter what.
This resulted in him coming in last place in the academy's test, and when he got home, he received a good beating from his father.
Cheng Fang still grimaces when he thinks about how painful his buttocks were.
Upon seeing Zhao Yan again, Cheng Fang was determined not to let him go.
He beckoned his servant Afu over and whispered a few words in his ear.
Ah Fu chuckled mischievously twice and ran off, disappearing from sight.
Lu Yu was very curious, "Brother Cheng, what are you trying to do?"
Cheng Fang grinned mischievously and pulled Lu Yu to sit down. "Let's just wait here and watch the show. We're not leaving."
Cheng Fang lay casually on the chair under the table, leaning back with half his body, looking extremely comfortable.
After finishing up at the shop, He Tiantian came along with Zhao Yan and his mother.
They've been busy at her shop since last night, so she should at least go and offer her congratulations.
Zhao Yan hadn't seen his teacher, Scholar Shang, for a long time, and brought him breakfast when he arrived.
A few fried dough sticks and a serving of egg fried rice, which was wrapped in oil paper and still piping hot.
Zhao Yan said, "If my teacher finds the food at Auntie's house delicious, he will definitely bring the other teachers from the academy to visit in the future."
He Tiantian gave Zhao Yan an approving look. This kid really has a brain.
She was quite happy with this low-cost publicity.
When they arrived at the scene, the entrance to the academy was already crowded with people.
Besides the students of this academy, there were also ordinary people on the street who came to join in the fun.
Almost everyone brought their children along, and such an inspiring scene will surely have a positive influence on their children.
As I was watching, a father next to He Tiantian pulled his chubby son and squeezed forward.
"This is a grand ceremony for a scholar to complete; you should learn from them, lad."
The chubby boy was clearly uninterested and seemed quite resistant.
"I won't go, I won't go! Even if I watch it, I still won't pass the imperial examination. Father, you're just a pig butcher, and when I grow up, I want to be a pig butcher like you!"
The man was furious upon hearing this. He slapped his son on the head, yelling, "You spineless coward! What's so great about slaughtering pigs? It's a dead-end job!"
As he spoke, he continued to drag his son forward.
He Tiantian was both amused and exasperated.
Zhao Yan pointed to a group of teachers who had just come out of the academy. The teachers were all wearing the same gray clothes and hats.
"Look, the first one is Scholar Shang. Mother, Aunt, I'll go give the things to the teacher first."
After saying hello, Zhao Yan squeezed through the crowd to the front.
There were too many people, and the chairs below the stage were all for the teachers. Everyone else had to stand, and they could choose their own seats.
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