Su Liuer was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when seeing Mrs. Wang's doubtful look.
"I went to try out the kiln yesterday. I failed many times, but when I succeeded, I tried a few more pastries with Mrs. Feng. Then I was delayed by the shop renovations, and I didn't return until it got dark. I rushed back so early this morning because I was afraid you, mother-in-law, would worry about me."
Su Liuer glanced down at the pink dress on her body and smiled, "As for this dress, it wasn't bought by Qingrong. It was lent to me by the proprietress of Jufu Restaurant. I'll wash it and return it next time I go there."
Only then did Mrs. Wang nod with a look of relief.
Su Liuer rolled up her sleeves and went over to help wash the dishes. Mrs. Wang said to her, "Don't be busy now that you just got back. Sit down and rest for a while."
"Why do I need to rest? I'm not tired. You should take a rest for a while, mother-in-law." Su Liuer moved a low stool and sat down beside her, snatching the dishcloth from Wang Po's hand.
"Okay, I'll go out and see if there's anything I can help with." Mrs. Wang stood up, holding her aching lower back and walked out.
Washing dishes looks easy, but it is tiring if you wash them too often, especially since Mrs. Wang is old and her waist is more likely to get sore.
Zhou Da came to the shop. In fact, Su Liuer wanted Wang Po to stop working, but she knew very well that Wang Po was stubborn and it was impossible to ask her to stop working.
Unless Wang Po is sent back home and not allowed to work in the shop anymore.
But that would only make Wang Po feel lost and sad.
Su Liuer was washing dishes while thinking of a solution. After much thought, she finally decided to build a sink for Wang Po, which was made according to her height so that she could wash dishes while sitting without bending over.
Mrs. Wang looked around the shop outside and saw that Zhou Da, Dali and Xiaoli were there and really didn't need her help, so she went back to the backyard.
When I came back, I saw Su Liuer gesturing at the stove and drawing on paper with charcoal.
When Su Liuer saw Wang Pozi coming back, she said to her, "Grandma, don't move."
Mrs. Wang was stunned and stood still obediently.
Su Liuer walked up to her and gestured to her again. After that, she took the drawing and was about to leave.
"Grandma, I'm going to go look for Old Ginger. I'll be back soon."
Mrs. Wang frowned in confusion. What was this girl trying to do suddenly?
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Su Liuer was about to go to Old Jiangtou's house with the blueprints and ask his apprentice who was very good at cooking to build the sink. Not long after she left the shop, she met Qingfeng who came to look for her.
Qingfeng was holding a small package in his hand and handed it to Su Liuer when he saw her.
He said, "Madam Su, this is something my young master asked me to give you. If you need money while he's away, feel free to use it. If you encounter any business problems, there's also a jade pendant inside. You can take it to the nearest Jing family store to seek help or send a message to him."
The package she received was heavy and substantial. Su Liuer suspected that it contained all the money Jing Qingrong was taking with him this time.
"Your young master is leaving?"
Qingfeng nodded and said, "I don't know when I'll come back to Guangling this time. Take care, Madam Su!"
Su Liu'er wanted to return the package, but Qingfeng stopped her and said, "My master feels guilty and has no face to say goodbye to Madam Su in person. Madam Su, please accept this package. If you don't need it, then don't use it. I'm leaving now."
Qingfeng left as soon as he said he would, and left in a hurry.
Su Liuer frowned and looked down at the small package in her hand, sighed briefly, and did not chase after him to return it.
She could probably guess why Jing Qingrong hurried back to Guangling this time.
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