Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 47 - 46 Difficulty on the Way Home

Chapter 47: Chapter 46: Difficulty on the Way Home

Chapter 47 -46: Difficulty on the Way Home

Shen Chengyao returned to the street to find that his original spot was now occupied by an old man selling puppies.

He did not know where Mrs.

Liu and the children had gone, so he decided to go to Tongde Hall to sell his herbs first, then come back to find them.

The batch of herbs he had this time was less than last time, but because they had been dried and processed, he managed to sell them for a total of 1,116 coins.

When he took up short-term work during the agricultural off-season in the past, he would exhaust himself just to earn between 300 to 500 coins per month.

Indeed, knowledge is wealth – the more you know, the easier it is to make money.

Manual labour is often the least valued.

That’s how Shen Chengyao thought, and he was more resolute in his decision to educate his children, to have them learn to read.

He felt that he was beginning to understand why his father insisted on having at least one child who excelled academically.

Jingrui saw Shen Chengyao driving the bullock cart from afar, and he quickly waved his arm and shouted loudly, “Dad!”

Shen Chengyao steered the bullock cart to Jingrui’s side, “Where are your mother and the others?”

“They’re inside the restaurant, Dad.

Let’s go in and talk.” Jingrui pointed to the largest restaurant in town, Taste of Xuan.

Shen Chengyao drove the bullock cart up to the entrance of the restaurant, where a quick-witted waiter came up to take charge of the bullock cart and pulled it to the backyard for safekeeping.

“Xiao’er is discussing plans to open a toy store with the two young masters we met on the hill last time.

Your wife and younger brother are upstairs.” Jingrui explained briefly, leading Shen Chengyao into the restaurant and upstairs to a private room.

After knocking lightly on the door, Xiao Fuzi opened the door to let them in.

Seeing her father come in, Xiao’er promptly stood up to make way.

Shen Chengyao bowed to the two men, and Shangguan Xuanyi slightly nodded his head.

What they did not know was that Shangguan Xuanyi acknowledging his salute was a great honor, as there were many people in the world who greeted him, but only a handful received a nod back.

Even so, Shen Chengyao did not think that Shangguan Xuanyi was being disrespectful.

His inherent nobility was so overwhelming that it seemed only natural for him not to respond.

This was perhaps the embodiment of an innate superiority.

Xiao Fuzi was puzzled by the respect his own master was showing these common folks.

“Senior, I trust you’ve been well.” Di Zhaowei, unlike Shangguan Xuanyi, was more grounded and greeted Shen Chengyao with a smile.

“It’s inappropriate for a gent like you to refer to a common man like me as ‘senior’.” Shen Chengyao felt uncomfortable being called ‘senior’ by a well-born young master, which seemed to be a result of deeply ingrained feudalistic values.

“Indeed, I shouldn’t keep referring to you as ‘senior’ since we are now in a professional relationship.

I’ll call you Uncle Shen from now on.

And you can stop calling us ‘young master’, just call me Zhaowei.”

Shangguan Xuanyi, intending to foster a good relationship with Xiao’er, also nodded, “My name is Shangguan Xuanyi.”

Although they said these, they dared not address them by their names directly.

The shop matter had been discussed and Shen Chengyao had also returned.

Xiao’er was prepared to take her leave, “Gentlemen, I will deliver the first batch of toy designs and the store’s proposal the day after tomorrow.

Now, we will take our leave.”

“Brother Xuanyi.”

Xiao’er: “Yes?”

“Call me Brother Xuanyi.”

Xiao’er felt awkward and hesitated, before finally calling out, “Brother Shangguan.”

Shangguan Xuanyi frowned but didn’t say anything more.

Once spoken, the second time was even easier, “Brother Shangguan, Brother Di, we’ll take our leave now.” freewebnøvel.com

“Eat before you leave, Xiao Fuzi.”

“This way, please.

Another private room has been prepared with a meal.” Xiao Fuzi opened the door to the private room, making a gesture of invitation.

Xiao’er: …This man is rather domineering.

He seems accustomed to giving orders, but I’m not his servant or subordinate, so why should I listen to him?

However, Xiao’er didn’t dare to voice her thoughts, feeling like a once mighty tiger being bullied by a dog after falling to the ground.

But she was indeed hungry, so she thought, why not eat if it’s offered.

The few of them walked into another private room, which was not as finely decorated as the previous one.

The previous room was fully furnished with yellow rosewood pear, suitable for both entertaining guests and dining.

There was a daybed for resting, a desk and bookshelf for temporary work, complete with writing materials.

The room they had been led to now was prepared solely for dining.

Seeing the table set with piping hot dishes, they all felt their stomachs rumble.