As the sun set, the Xu Mansion in Pear Blossom Lane lit up early.

In the bright main hall, there are six plates of dishes on the round table of Nanmu, which are bright and delicious, and steaming.

Xu Qinghe sat down at the top of the list, looked at Xu Yao and Xu Ya who were standing quietly next to him, and said softly: "Sit down and use it together!" There are no outsiders here, what are you doing here! ”

When Xu Yao and Xu Ya heard this, they came over and sat down one after another.

Xu Ya remembered the news he found today, and said: "Miss, that Liu Xiucai's name is Chengxu, and the word Chengjing is from Liujiang, Meizhou." ”

Xu Yao listened and said in surprise: "Miss, he turned out to be from Meizhou!"

Xu Qinghe picked up a piece of chicken thigh meat and asked lightly, "Is there any other news?" ”

Xu Ya continued: "He came to Xingyuan Mansion alone to participate in the tribute, the previous tribute was unfortunately defeated, and after a long time, the entanglement was exhausted, so he had to stoop to the City God Temple and live by selling paintings. ”

"It turned out that it was the same as those Xiucai who sold paintings, and I thought he had something special, so I made Miss treat her differently." Xu Yao said disdainfully.

"There are still two years left before the next tribute, how can he persist in selling paintings like this!" Xu Qinghe frowned.

Xu Yao suddenly smiled: "As long as Miss buys a few more times and lets him earn a dozen taels, he can still survive." ”

Xu Qinghe didn't care about the teasing of the younger girl, and said with a tense face: "You talk a lot!" Quiet meal! ”

Xu Yao smiled mischievously, but did not continue, concentrating on eating.

The next day, the wind was beautiful and the sky was clear.

Under the lush banyan tree, Liu Chengxu set up the drawing paper and sat quietly reading a book as before.

A maid-like man came to the stall and said to him with a smile: "Liu Xiucai, my young lady invites you to go to the tea shop for a cup of tea." ”

Liu Chengxu naturally recognized that this maid was the person who served beside the young lady yesterday, and after pondering for a while, he put away the book and nodded in agreement.

In the private room on the second floor of the Tea Workshop, Xu Qinghe stood in front of the window and happened to see the lush and prosperous banyan tree.

After a few moments, she saw two figures coming out from under the banyan tree, and she smiled slightly, and returned to the table and sat down.

Xu Yao led Liu Chengxu in, and when the latter saw the shadow in front of the table, he bowed and said, "I don't know what Miss is looking for Xiaosheng?" ”

"Lang Jun, please take a seat." Xu Qinghe smiled and said, "A-Yao, look at the tea." ”

Liu Chengxu hesitated for a moment before taking his robe and sitting down.

Xu Yao stepped forward to make a new cup of tea and gently placed it on the table in front of Liu Xiucai.

The fragrance of tea in the room is overflowing, which is refreshing.

"I don't know why Lang Jun didn't go back to Meizhou to take the exam?" Xu Qinghe asked softly, "That will make life easier." ”

"Alone, it's the same everywhere." Liu Chengxu replied indifferently. I knew in my heart that the person on the other side had already found out everything about him, but I didn't know what this was about.

Xu Qinghe said: "If Lang Jun does not dislike it, I have a small house in Xingyuan Mansion, and I am willing to live with Lang Jun for two years." ”

Liu Chengxu raised his eyebrows and looked at the young lady opposite, and replied: "You and I meet in Pingshui, and it is useless." Miss is still telling the truth, what is the matter with looking for a little student today? ”

Xu Qinghe smiled and took a sip of tea, and asked slowly, "I don't know if Lang Jun can draw clothes patterns?" ”

Liu Chengxu suddenly realized that this young lady had bought her paintings for a few patterns. He is naturally good at drawing, and most of the patterns of ready-to-wear stores in Xingyuan Mansion are painted by Luo Di Xiucai.

Xu Qinghe saw that he was silent, knowing that he had superb painting skills, and he bent down to draw patterns, so he must not be angry in his heart.

But life is so embarrassed, what is the use of those high reputations?

"My family has a ready-to-wear shop in Meizhou, and the previous painter could not continue to provide drawings for some reason. I came to Xingyuan Mansion to find a new painter. Before, near the City God Temple, I saw a few of them, but there were no outstanding ones. Later, I stumbled upon Lang Jun's paintings, and I knew at a glance that Lang Jun was the artist I was looking for. Xu Qinghe explained slowly.

Yoo Seung-wook tasted the tea thoughtfully, he himself had no prejudice against the painter, but now it has not reached the point of exhaustion, and the income from selling paintings is enough to make a living.

Suddenly, I realized that so far, only the young lady in front of me had bought her paintings at a high price.

Liu Chengxu laughed and replied, "Xiaosheng should be next." ”

Xu Qinghe Ben still wanted to persuade him with more words, but he didn't think that he would agree after thinking about it for a while.

"Provide at least 10 drawings per month, regardless of category." Xu Qinghe said unhurriedly, "It is better to take the most fashionable one in Xingyuan Mansion." After the painting was completed, it was sent to the fifth house in Pear Blossom Lane and handed over to a small servant named Xu Jiu. I send someone to pick it up at the beginning of every month. ”

Liu Chengxu nodded and said, "Xiaosheng wrote it down." ”

"Lang Jun doesn't even ask the price?" Xu Qinghe asked with a smile.

Liu Chengxu said indifferently: "Miss settles at the market price." ”

"I don't know if Lang Jun wants to calculate it according to the market price of Meizhou or the market price of Xingyuan Mansion?" Xu Qinghe said, "The price difference between the two places is not a star and a half. ”

Liu Chengxu looked at the woman's smooth cheeks in front of him and said in a deep voice: "Naturally, it will be settled according to the market price of Meizhou." ”

Xu Qinghe was stunned for a moment, admiring the character of this life more and more, and immediately said: "A painting is a tael of silver." Lang Jun is satisfied? ”

This is a compromise price, which is between the two market prices.

Liu Chengxu nodded spontaneously, "Okay!" Thank you for your help. ”

Xingyuan Mansion is full of talents, and he chose himself by chance, which can be regarded as a favor for him.

Xu Qinghe was rarely shy, it was just a deal for her, and she never did anything unprofitable.

"Lang Jun lives in the City God Temple, and it is inconvenient to act. I don't come to Xingyuan Mansion for nothing, and the house is also vacant, so Lang Jun might as well live for two years. When I am on the list, Lang Jun will pay me the rent again. Xu Qinghe sincerely suggested.

Liu Chengxu knew that the other party also had good intentions, and if he repeatedly refused, it would be embarrassing. I have always been able to bend and stretch, so what's the harm of sending people under the fence?

So he stood up and sincerely thanked him: "Xiaosheng, thank you for your generous help." It will be rewarded with great gifts one day!"

Xu Qinghe hurriedly got up and saluted back: "Lang Jun is serious! I am optimistic about Lang Jun's talents, so that I can benefit my own family in the future. ”

Liu Chengxu smiled slightly: "Since the matter has been negotiated, then Xiaosheng will leave first." ”

"Lang Jun walks slowly." Xu Qinghe said, "Ah Yao, send one to Liu Xiucai." ”

Xu Yao hurriedly said, "Okay, miss." Liu Xiucai is here, please! ”

Yoo Seung-wook saluted again before turning around and going out.

It's night, it's silent, and the lights are like beans.

Seeing this, Xu Qinghe instructed Xu Yao to pack up his things and rush back to Meizhou City tomorrow.

When the group came in just one carriage, it turned into three carriages on the way back.