Chapter Ninety-Six: Hooked
Ji Xiang looked at the courtyard, in the alley behind West Street, and when he went out, he could go out and turn a few corners to reach the most lively Yun's shop, and when he closed the door, it seemed deep and quiet.
This is a house that you enter, enter the house gate, and pass through the weeping flower gate, the courtyard is larger, and two loquat plants are planted. On both sides of the Hanging Flower Gate are tall and delicate plantains, pebbles are spread outside, and the sand and gravel inside are covered with loess, which looks like a rare painting.
"It's a good place to be quiet." Ji Xiang was very satisfied with the courtyard selected by Chen Jiean, walked through the verandah, and arrived at the main house, where the furnishings had been changed.
If the Dalin clan can discuss it, Caidie and Sister Wuyu will live in the east and west wings, and then they will have to invite a few more maids to take care of their daily life.
"If you like it, it's fine." Chen Xie An rubbed Ji Xiang's head, and she put on the butterfly hairpin she gave her before, which was smart and cute when she swayed from side to side.
The little daughter-in-law crossed her waist and dodged Chen Jiean's big hand. Although it is very comfortable to be touched, it is not in line with my personality. It's as if he can't say dirty words no matter what, and in the face of Chen Jiean's physical closeness, there will be a few twists occasionally.
"If my mother lives here, we may not have a place to live." This courtyard has an ear room, and when the maids are recruited, they will also be given a place to live.
Chen Xie An withdrew her hand, and the little daughter-in-law seemed to want to live here, "My mother may not come." The piglets and chickens in the family have to be fed, and even the aunts and sisters are in the village, and when they come here, there is no one to talk to. ”
"Didn't my mother say before that she would help the dessert shop? If you don't live here, it's not a hassle to travel all day. Ji Xiang understood what the Wang family thought, in Yun'an Village, at least everyone knew each other, and they could usually go to the door to chat. When you arrive in the county seat, you will inevitably be lonely.
Now that Xiangcai has just started, his business is busy, and he is one of the bosses who has other things, relying on Sister Wuyu and Zhou Caidie alone, I am afraid that he will not be busy.
"Don't worry, my mother said that she would come to help more during this time, and she won't go back until the dessert shop starts." Chen Xie An looked at his daughter-in-law's wide eyes and said with a smile.
That doesn't have to be so troublesome, but Chen Jie'an's words made Ji Xiang think about the necessity of expanding the clerk.
At that time, let Chen Xie An write a recruitment advertisement to recruit talents. To be a boss is to have the courage to be a boss, how can you do it yourself.
Ji Xiang took the matter of hiring a maid to heart, the house needed to be sprinkled and cleaned neatly, and the store also needed help, so I watched it together.
After looking at the yard, the two went to Yun's shop again, Mei Niang saw them, put down the abacus and hurriedly went over to say a few words. Especially this Ji Xiang, looking at his young age, this cooking skill is really comparable to that of a restaurant chef.
"What's going on again? Is it something to buy? Ji Xiang nodded, saying that he wanted to buy pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. Mei Niang twisted her waist and pointed upstairs, "It's really a coincidence, I happened to open a jade book hall today, and the things sold are pretty good, mention my name when you go to see, and you can make less money." ”
"What time do you start selling cakes and desserts tomorrow?" Many customers wanted to buy it, and they asked me several times, and the shopkeeper Chen gave me a letter of approval, so that I could let them wait outside, so as not to buy nothing, as today. ”
Ji Xiang never thought that this dessert was so popular, Mei Niang stroked the corner of her forehead, her wide sleeves covered half of her face, and she was smiling when she looked closely. "Mrs. Chen, the things you sell are delicious and not expensive, and you have a good reputation, how can you not be popular. Moreover, the latter one looks at the previous one and buys the previous one, even if it is looking, it will follow the crowd to buy one to eat and see. ”
Yes, consumption also has a herd mentality.
Recalling the thought class in high school, Ji Xiang nodded in agreement. "It's hard to say the exact time, it should be the same as today. The difficulty is that we don't have many ingredients, and we only sell a few servings a day, so if you want to eat, you can make a reservation. ”
Booking? Mei Niang's novelty is a strange word, and after listening to Ji Xiang's explanation, I understood a little. "Mrs. Chen is very smart, and I feel like a person inexplicably."
"Who?" Ji Xiang asked casually, Mei Niang shook her head and smiled. Seeing that she didn't want to answer, she didn't want to ask, "I just made an appointment for this service, and I haven't discussed it with Caidie yet. Tell...... Tell everybody. ”
Mei Niang giggled when she heard this, "Okay, then I won't delay you to get busy, and I will also send someone to tell them here, let those people come early tomorrow, so as not to buy it and rely on me." ”
After she left, Ji Xiang and Chen Jie'an went to Yushutang to buy a suitable set of pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. Because of Mei Niang's recommendation, the boss gave a copy of the three-character scripture after a few taels.
Carrying their things, they went to Diemanfang again to talk to Li's mother about whether anyone would come tonight. Whoever it is, don't chase it away, just write it down.
After becoming a business partner, Li's mother didn't shirk too much, and soon ordered to go on.
After everything was done, Chen Jie'an took Ji Xiang back to Yun'an Village. The sun hung on the west mountain, the red glow was all over the place, the green mountains became shadows, a few birds flew overhead, and the old cow made a few calls.
The quiet scene is like a stop-motion animation, and it is fascinating frame by frame.
"Xianggong, Jiang Liyun said that she wouldn't let me help in vain, what did you say she would give us." Ji Xiang didn't wait for Chen Xie to speak, so he continued to talk to himself, "Hong Kong Zhen, I feel that I am quite self-aware, and I have no clue about the murderer and dare to find the person concerned to reassure her." ”
Ji Xiang's original enthusiasm turned into depression and decadence, and she didn't know why her mind was hot, so she went to Diemanfang to find out the truth.
Isn't it good to stay away from these obvious troubles? You have to rush to find something to do. Curiosity can really kill cats, doesn't she understand this truth?
It seems that I have to wait for Zhang Baofu to come back and ask, my impulse at this time is like an attribute given by the system, and after calming down, I will feel that it is not in line with my character.
"Do your best and don't embarrass yourself too much."
Nodding his head with his cheeks in a daze, Ji Xiang knew that he would not do it. Just like in the math test, even if you can't, you have to keep an eye on that question.
Only by solving that problem will Ji Xiang feel comfortable.
…… Dividing line ......
"Second uncle," Meng Huaidong shook his head at him, his eyes full of powerlessness. "It's late."
Second Master Meng sighed, patted Meng Huaidong on the back, and asked him to go out first. The room was filled with heat, and the strong smell of Chinese herbs was mixed with heavy blood, and after Meng Huaidong came out, he looked at the sunset and remembered Fat Ni's heartless smile.
Gradually, there was a cry inside, and the heart-rending shout of a big man made Meng Huaidong stunned. For a long time, he had never seen Meng Tian's emotions.
He has always been wearing a mask, ruffian, gentle and affectionate, or hateful, has a degree of his own. When Meng Huaidong was younger, he was only a teenager, high-spirited, and his eyebrows and eyes were all himself. After encountering an accident, he gradually resembled his second uncle.
Although the second uncle doesn't often say it, he has always kept Meng Tian's affairs in mind, so the shopkeeper Zhang of Yuqing Restaurant also had to follow Meng Tian and lock up Zhang Mingzhu until he got married.
That kind of evil woman, who harmed Meng Tianniang like this, deserves to live in the future and is better than dead. It's just that in this marriage, in the end, the punishment for Zhang Mingzhu is still Meng Tian.
He was still young and difficult to understand.
In the terrible pain behind him, he could only know that it was himself who Meng Tian couldn't let go.
…… Dividing line ......
Zhang Yaqing bit her lip, looked at the letter on the table, and hurriedly burned it after reading it.
After her father lost power, her aunt had already torn off her face, and she couldn't wait to marry her off immediately for some money. Letting her go to Hongfu is no less than a sheep in the mouth of a tiger, but if she doesn't do this, how can she deceive Jia Wanwan to leave here and go to Kyoto.
clenched her fists and slammed them on the table, the pain of her flesh and skin made her sober. What Ji Xiang said is vivid, could it be that there is really something in Jiang Liyun's yard, what will it be, no matter what, she has to go and see it.
It's just that you need to be very careful.
This is also what the letter said, this is what Zhang Ru gave her, and I don't know what kind of ability that person has, he is in prison, and the news can be so well-informed.
Look down on him, it seems that Dad is right, this cousin Zhang Ru is not like a nest in the past. It's no wonder that his father would persuade his aunt to arrange a place for him.
Late at night, Zhang Yaqing found an excuse, and went to the side door of Diemanfang to wait. In the letter, Zhang Ru wrote that there would be someone to help, and until now, she can only believe in her cousin.
waited until the lights went out, and Zhang Yaqing hid behind a tree with a hood. Footsteps sounded in the distance, and a flickering bean fire slowly drifted closer. Zhang Yaqing was nervous, but she didn't forget to hide her figure.
"Miss Zhang?" Such a familiar voice, Zhang Yaqing looked over, and that face was really familiar. It was Ji Fugui, he was wearing a black night robe, a silver light flashed, he was holding the dagger, and his expression was nervous.
As soon as he approached, Zhang Yaqing immediately asked with a rusty smell. In the dimness, I could only see the sticky corners of his clothes. Thick liquid stained. Cover your nose to hide your surprised expression.
"You're the one my cousin called." If Zhang has such ability, can Ji Fugui still come out of prison after squatting?
Ji Fugui nodded, he looked a little dumbfounded, not as fierce as before. "What am I going to do?"
Straight in, Ji Fugui was very anxious, Zhang Yaqing didn't dare to delay, and hurriedly said: "You should know how to go to Jiang Liyun's courtyard in Diemanfang." I know that you have an old friend named Bai Shan in Diemanfang, and you usually meet each other secretly, and Bai Shan's courtyard is next to Jiang Liyun, so it's impossible for you to not know how to go. ”
The words were blocked, Ji Fugui hesitated, "The people in Diemanfang know what I look like, if I am discovered, what will I do!" ”
"It won't be discovered, I've already inquired, Butterfly Man Fang is closed. They all slept at night, leaving only a few maids to keep vigil. There is a dog hole on the side of the door, so if you are careful, you won't be noticed. ”
The man still didn't speak, Zhang Yaqing had to say softly, "I'll talk to my cousin, I want him to let you come in order to cooperate with me." Don't worry, this matter is a secret between us, and if I don't say it, no third person will know if you don't say it. ”