"Coming back?" Old Madam Ji asked softly while peeling pine nuts and feeding them to Lu Xingyi, who was bowing his head to untie the Nine Links. "How? Can things be settled? ”

"Well, Boss Shen plans to open a teahouse in the future and wants to order our dry goods, and I have already agreed."

After Lu Zhengan finished speaking, seeing that Mrs. Ji's expression did not move, Lu Zhengan came to the chair next to him and sat down. "Old lady, you should also know Boss Shen's grandfather, right?"

Referring to Shen Nianjin's grandfather, Old Madam Ji paused for a moment, turned her head to look at Lu Zheng'an and nodded slightly.

"Know, how can you not know. To say that Shen Nianjin's grandfather Shen Xichuan is also a strange person, he started from scratch with his brother, and the matter between the two was a legend at that time. ”

As she spoke, Mrs. Ji told Lu Zhengan everything she knew.

Lu Zheng'an, who was on the side, listened to the family history of Shen Xichuan and Xia Weijin, and always felt that there was something wrong with it. Lu Zhengan sat on the stool and pondered for a moment, and was surprised to find that he was indeed somewhat similar to Shen Nianjin's grandfather.

At this moment, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but start to suspect that this elder of the Shen family might be someone from the same place as him......

But speculation is speculation, and business is business. Now Shen Nianjin has brought such a big pie in front of him, and he is already next. If he can't grasp it anymore, it's really a shame.

After figuring it out, Lu Zheng'an suddenly felt more relaxed. Stretched out his hand and poked his daughter's bulging cheek, and after harvesting a roll of eyes, Lu Zhengan stood up contentedly.

When he was about to walk out of the door, Lu Zhengan thought of Shen Xichuan again, and turned around and asked Mrs. Ji, "Is Boss Shen's grandfather still alive?" ”

"Shen Lao and his brother have a very close relationship, and not long after Xia Lao passed away, Shen Lao also died."

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but feel a little regretful. "That's really a pity, such a legendary figure, if you are lucky enough to meet one, you will have no regrets in life."

……

Although the shop was somewhat affected by Boss Ma on the day of its opening, the overall results were gratifying.

In order to thank everyone for their hard work these days, Lu Zhengan not only booked a table in Shen Ji, but also wrapped a red envelope of two taels for everyone, and even Lu Xingyi also had a share.

Lu Xingyi, who was holding the red envelope, recalled the appearance of the inn's junior two getting the silver reward, arched his hand to Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu, and said in a strange voice: "Thank you two bosses." ”

Lu Xingyi's cute appearance amused everyone and couldn't help laughing, Song Lan smiled and hugged Lu Xingyi into her arms, kissed her on the head, and stuffed the red seal in her hand into her hand.

"Alright, alright, okay, don't show up here, let's sit and eat."

solved a big trouble, the shop opened smoothly again, and Lu Zhengan and Shen Ji signed the deed again, which can be described as three joys.

Thinking about the thriving life in the future, Lu Changgen was extremely happy in his heart, and he drank wine very happily, no matter who came to raise a glass, he would accompany him, and when a pot of wine was at the bottom, Lu Changgen had a big tongue when he spoke.

Shen Ji Restaurant is still some distance from the inn where Lu Changgen and others stayed. Lu Zhengan was not worried about the drunken Lu Changgen and Song Xiren, who was already slightly drunk, so he went to rent a carriage. After sending the person back to the inn safely, he took Song Huaishu to the shop.

The moon is shining today, and there are not many pedestrians on the road. The two of them walked on the stone road back, and it was like a dream to remember what had happened today.

The two of them walked for half an hour, and no one said a word. I looked back at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

"Did you drink a lot today? Didn't feel sick, did you? ”

Listening to Song Huaishu's closing voice, Lu Zhengan tilted his head and put his head on Song Huaishu's shoulder. "Well, it's not a big deal, it's just that I'm a little dizzy from the wind."

knew that Lu Zhengan was disguised, but Song Huaishu did not debunk him. Instead, he grabbed Lu Zhengan's arm with one hand and walked forward with him.

Although Lu Zhengan has lost a lot of weight in recent times, it is really difficult for such a big person to press on Song Huaishu.

Lu Zheng'an had only walked 40 or 50 meters before he felt a little sweaty on his forehead, and even his breathing was a little heavy.

Lu Zhengan's forehead was attached to Song Huaishu's neck, and Song Huaishu's strange appearance naturally couldn't escape his eyes. Seeing that Song Huaishu was still holding him up, Lu Zhengan chuckled lightly and pulled his arm out of his shoulder. Before Song Huaishu could react, he walked quickly in front of him, hunched his waist and carried Song Huaishu on his back.

"You're all drinking, let me down, I can go by myself."

"I know you're tired, I'll carry you for a while." Saying that, Lu Zhengan patted Song Huaishu's ass with his backhand, "Lie down obediently, I'm not responsible if I fall." ”

Song Huaishu has been with Lu Zhengan for so long, where would he not know that what he said was just to scare him. "You've lost a lot of weight these days, and I don't want you to be too tired."

Hearing this, Lu Zheng's heart couldn't help but feel warm. "I'm tired now, but it'll be easier when I'm on the right track in the future. When we have earned enough dowry for our daughter, and then we have saved some money for the elderly, and the workshop and shop are handed over to a reliable person, I will also take you out on a tour to see the beautiful mountains and rivers outside. When the time comes, it's just me and you, and no one will bring it. ”

Song Huaishu lay on Lu Zheng'an's back, listening to Lu Zheng'an's words, while feeling the vibration from his chest, the smile on the corner of his mouth never disappeared.

After Lu Zhengan finished speaking, seeing that Song Huaishu on his back had not reacted, he couldn't help but turn it upside down. "Asleep? How do you speak without reacting? ”

"No, I'm just thinking, Xingyi is only more than two years old now, and it will take at least fifteen years for the kind of day you said to be realized."

"Fifteen years is also very fast, if you think about it, it has been more than three years since we both both, and it feels like a blink of an eye."

Unconsciously, Lu Zhengan returned to the shop with Song Huaishu on his back. Looking at the Weishui Lake reflecting the moonlight, Lu Zhengan, who was not sleepy, pulled Song Huaishu to the lake, blowing the cool lake breeze, and enjoying the lake scenery in front of him.

"How about we put up a gazebo in the open space next to this in a few days? When you have nothing to do, you can drink tea and blow the wind, and you can also rest your feet and rest. ”

Song Huaishu naturally wouldn't sweep Lu Zheng'an's prosperity, and when he heard him say this, he immediately nodded and agreed. However, thinking of the proximity to Shen Ji Restaurant, Song Huaishu continued: "But this is not only our own place, if you want to build a pavilion, it is best to discuss it with Shen Ji and them." If people still have a use, don't be unhappy because of this little thing. ”

Hearing Song Huaishu's words, Lu Zhengan nodded. "I understand, I'll ask them in a few days, and if they don't agree, we'll stop doing it."

The two stood by the lake for a while, and when it was almost dawn, they returned to the shop hand in hand.

After washing up in the cubicle downstairs, Lu Zhengan asked Song Huaishu to go upstairs first, and he brought the water outside. After Lu Zhengan cleaned up and put the door of the shop on the top and went upstairs. Song Huaishu on the bed had already lowered the bed curtain, reflecting the dim light, and Lu Zhengan only saw the faint figure of Song Huaishu in the tent.

When Lu Zhengan stretched out his hand to open the bed curtain and ask Song Huaishu if he still wanted to drink water, he heard Song Huaishu say in a panic: "Blow out the lamp." ”

Lu Zhengan thought that he had taken the people by surprise, and after answering the call, he obediently blew out the candle on the table. When he lifted the curtain of the bed again and sat on the edge of the bed, he only felt a soft and boneless hand slowly climb up Lu Zhengan's back.

Before Lu Zhengan could react, Song Huaishu had already snuggled up to his back......

On this night, Lu Zhengan could not help but feel proud of the spring breeze and the horse's hooves. By the time it was over, Song Huaishu was already in a semi-comatose state.

Lu Zhengan touched the thin sweat behind Song Huaishu, took a handkerchief to wipe it for him, and then took a shirt and put it on for him. Looking at Song Huaishu's lazy appearance that he didn't want to move, he smiled and reached out to twist his nose, blew out the candle again, and hugged Song Huaishu and fell asleep.

……

In the next two days, the business in the shop was quite passable, and the two elders of the Lu Changgen and Song families saw that there was nothing they could do to help, so they took Lu Xingyi and reluctantly left Yuanyang City.

After getting into the carriage, Lu Xingyi looked at the two of them with red eyes and shouted, "Two bosses, I'll come next time." ”

Originally, they were a little reluctant Song Huaishu and Lu Zhengan couldn't help but laugh after hearing Lu Xingyi's words.

Seeing the group go out of the city gate, Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu reluctantly turned around and went back.

"Is Mrs. Ji going to leave in two days? I've been busy with things in the shop lately, and it's not good to talk to her old man. ”

Lu Zhengan recalled the current Mrs. Ji, and couldn't help laughing for a while. "Where is the need for us to accompany us, eat and play happily every day. I was worried that she wouldn't be able to think about it, but now it seems that she is much better than us young people. ”

"That's natural, it can make the Ji family stand tall for decades, and this kind of heart is not comparable to ordinary people. And even if the status of the Ji family is not as good as before, as long as everyone is still there, with the wealth accumulated by the Ji family in the past few years, as long as the descendants of future generations do not cause trouble, it will be enough for them to spend. ”

While talking, the two returned to the door of the shop, where Mama Zhang was carefully wiping the counter with a rag. And Ji Yuexian frowned and looked at Mama Zhang's busy figure, and said dissatisfiedly: "Mama wait for Lu Zheng'an and them to come back and clean up by yourself, you are so old, you will flash your waist carefully." ”

"Although the old slave is old, he is not as useless as you say. Idle is also idle, and you can eat an extra bowl of rice when you move slowly. ”

After Mama Zhang finished speaking, she looked up and saw Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu who were about to enter the door, hurriedly put down the rag in her hand, and asked, "Did the little lady cry when she left?" ”

Hearing Mama Zhang's question, Lu Zhengan remembered what Lu Xingyi had said at the gate of Fangcai City, and couldn't help laughing. "That girl has a big heart, and as soon as the car moves, she shouts at us, two bosses, she will come next time."

As soon as Lu Zheng'an said this, Ji Yuexian, who was drinking water, almost burst out laughing. "In the end, it's your daughter, the ghost is very good, and the little head is turning fast. In the future, I have to keep my son away from her, otherwise I will be sold by your daughter, and maybe I will help her count the money. ”

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan shrugged helplessly. "There's no way, my daughter Xiao's father, you're really dragging your son back."

Lu Zhengan said, and everyone didn't react for a while. After Ji Yuexian silently repeated Lu Zhengan's words, he immediately glared at him.

"Okay boy, you're going around in circles and calling me stupid."

Song Huaishu and Mama Zhang, who reacted, couldn't help laughing, and were about to help persuade them, when they saw another guest coming to the door, so they went with them.

After the two quarreled, Ji Yuexian suddenly remembered that today was the day of Ma Yuntao's verdict. kicked Lu Zheng'an, who was drinking tea on the side, with his toes, and asked, "Why don't you go to the yamen to watch the excitement today?" ”

"It's the May Festival now, where do I have time to see the excitement, I might as well take care of a few more bags of goods in the shop."

Ji Yuexian didn't expect Lu Zheng'an to answer like this, and only then laughed after being stunned for a moment. "You are open-minded, but after this experience with the surname Ma, it will be difficult to turn over in this life."

"He deserves to kill himself if he commits many acts of injustice. By the way, will the old lady go back to Jiang'an next, or will she go out for a walk? ”

Hearing Lu Zhengan mention his playful grandmother, Ji Yuexian couldn't help but sigh. "It is said that Jiang'an Town is too hot, so it is better to go north. There are no one at home, so I decided to let Yueqiao accompany me. If you have nothing to do, persuade her to let the old man wander around, and don't run too far. In case you have a headache and brain fever, how can you ...... it at such an age?"

Ji Yuexian touched her head with a headache, and she really wondered why this old lady suddenly changed her sex.

Lu Zhengan listened to Ji Yuexian's complaints, and touched the bridge of his nose with a little weakness. When he raised his eyes and saw a new guest coming to the door, he immediately got up and greeted him.

Mama Zhang, who knew the inside story, looked at Lu Zhengan's back and couldn't help but smile. glanced at Ji Yuexian, who looked puzzled, and turned around to continue his work.

……

Because the price of Lu's dry goods was more convenient than that of other shops, Lu Zheng'an and Song Huaishu did not have a time to relax before the entire May Festival. Even when Mrs. Ji left, Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu couldn't find time to send it.

The two were only busy until the May Festival, when Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu picked out a small number of people, took out the account book and calculated it carefully. They found out that on the May Festival alone, they sold about 500 catties of dried peaches, as well as about 300 catties of preserved plums and apricots. The other messy ones were also sold, and in addition to the cost and labor, the net profit earned nearly a hundred taels of silver.

When he saw the specific number on the abacus, Song Huaishu was still a little incredulous. After pulling Lu Zhengan and calculating it again, after making sure that he had not miscalculated, he really believed it.

"I only thought I could earn sixty or seventy taels of the sky, but I didn't expect there to be so many ......" After that, Song Huaishu lowered his head and counted with his fingers, and saw that there were still many festivals behind, and immediately couldn't help laughing.

"If we can do this every time we celebrate the holidays, we can still make a lot of money before the New Year. When I go back for the Chinese New Year, I can not only wrap a big red envelope for the big guys, but also buy more New Year's goods to share with everyone, and let them have a bumper harvest year. ”

Hearing Song Huaishu's words, Lu Zhengan couldn't help laughing, turned Song Huaishu's shoulder with his elbow, and teased: "Everyone who is the boss can't wait to take off an extra layer from the people below. ”

"You said that I am the shopkeeper, how to decide, where can I use your beak?" As he spoke, Song Huaishu raised his eyebrows, stretched out his hand to hold up Lu Zhengan's chin and looked left and right.

Lu Zhengan also expected Song Huaishu to say something else, but the other party slurred and let go of his hand. "I originally wanted to give you half a day off, but you are so dissatisfied with me, the shopkeeper, think about it."

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan stretched out his hand to hook Song Huaishu's waist and pulled the person into his arms, "How can it be just like that, this vacation should still be released." ”

There were no customers in the shop at the moment, so the two laughed for a while, and when they saw that no customers came to the door, they really began to discuss closing the door for half a day and going out for a walk.

Lu Zhengan thought that Mrs. Ji had said before that the scenery of Qingliang Temple outside the city was good, so he wanted to take Song Huaishu over to have a look.

As long as he can be with Lu Zhengan, it doesn't matter where Song Huaishu goes. Hearing that Lu Zheng'an wanted to go to Qingliang Temple, he nodded and agreed.

"Qingliang Temple is not far away, and it is faster to rent a carriage to go back and forth. In addition, I went to the street to buy some food, and I took it with me on the road to satisfy my hunger. ”

Listening to Song Huaishu's words, Lu Zhengan naturally nodded in agreement. After waiting for about a quarter of an hour and seeing that there were no guests coming to the door, they asked Song Huaishu to write a piece of paper with a brush and red paper and stick it at the door, and then closed the door of the shop and walked towards the city gate.

However, just as Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu saw the stall selling blast furnace baked cakes and were about to walk over, they saw several servants escorting several prisoners with splints and leg shackles walking towards this side.

Lu Zhengan was worried that the onlookers would crowd Song Huaishu, so he pulled him aside and carefully protected him in his arms.

When the pair approached, Lu Zhengan realized that Ma Yuntao and his coachman were among the prisoners.

Looking at Ma Yuntao, who was in a mess, and the torture tools on his body, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Although Ma Yuntao is the mastermind behind the scenes, it is not true that he will be tortured so heavily. Full of doubts, Lu Zhengan took advantage of the commotion to take advantage of the commotion to take out a silver horn from his sleeve and stuff it into the hand of a servant. Then he asked in a low voice, "This poor master, may I ask what the two people in front of me have committed?" ”

Looking at the silver horn in his hand, the official looked back at the direction of Lu Zhengan's finger, and replied: "Instigated his subordinates to seek money and kill him, and he was assigned to Lingnan." ”

After the official finished speaking, he saw the team slowly walking away, and hurriedly shook off Lu Zhengan's hand and followed.

And Lu Zhengan and Song Huaishu looked at each other when they heard each other's answers, and their eyes were full of shock.

"I didn't know that Boss Ma was so black-hearted before......" Thinking of Ma Yuntao's previous methods, Song Huaishu couldn't help but be afraid for a while.

Seeing the fear in Song Huaishu's heart, Lu Zhengan held his hand and squeezed it. "Even if you are in the dark, this time it can be regarded as a complete planting. Forget it, leave him alone, let's buy some things and get out of the city quickly. If you are faster, you may be able to catch the lunch at the temple at noon. ”