Usually, it’s a morning departure and a return in the evening.

Zhang Caiyun went back and discussed it with Lu Bingwu, and after the family deliberated, they truly implemented it.

Then this bus service has been ongoing. Recently, due to the increase in passengers, the bus is often overloaded, and the Lu Family is planning to add another daily bus.

This bus service has brought the Lu Family both direct and indirect benefits, and at the same time, it has provided great convenience to the residents of Qingyang Town and nearby villages.

Previously, going to Jinyang County Town, without livestock of their own, some people had to walk, some had to hire transport. Walking was tiring and slow, and hiring transport was too costly. Now, with the Lu Family’s bus, people don’t have to spend much money and can comfortably ride to the county town. Those hiring transport were pleased, and even those who used to walk preferred taking the bus.

Because of this matter, Zhang Caiyun’s standing within the Lu Family improved, and later, she specially sewed a dress for Lian Manman as a thank you.

The bus service from Qingyang Town to Jinyang County also set an example for people in other towns. The bus business of the Lu Family thrived, and naturally, no one in Qingyang Town could compete. People from other towns began to imitate, and gradually, the bus service was no longer exclusive to Jinyang County. Many other counties within Liaodong Prefecture started having such bus services.

Lian Manman was happy to see this.

This was a great thing, benefiting the people while promoting economic development. The economic growth was also the premise for Lian’s and many merchants obtaining greater profits. Even tenant farmers, due to this development and circulation, benefitted greatly, with more spare money on hand.

Nowadays, Qingyang Town has become the richest town within Jinyang County. Of course, the villagers from Thirty Mile Camp were the first to benefit, and benefited the most.

This is precisely what Lian Manman hoped for. As everyone prospers, more people attend school, more people appreciate the Archway Lian Family, fostering change, and her family’s foundation becomes more stable. Thirty Mile Camp, her main base, is managed even more securely. Emotionally, she also hopes to see the villagers live well.

After eating a crab, drinking two cups of wine, Lian Manman and Zhang Caiyun ate some mooncakes and grapes, and nearby Dabao was starting to look drowsy. Although he couldn’t keep his eyes open, he refused to sleep when coaxed, just leaning on Lian Zhizhi and babbling.

Meanwhile, Wu Jiaxing, Wu Yugui, Lian Shouxin, and Master Qu were drinking happily. At the women’s table, Lady Wu Wang was chatting animatedly with Old Madam Lu.

"Sister, Sister Caiyun, why don’t we leave here and sit in the room?" Lian Manman suggested.

Lian Zhizhi wanted to go back to the room to help Dabao sleep. Zhang Caiyun felt tired from sitting too long, so both agreed. Lian Manman then asked Lian Yeye, who stood up seeing her peers leaving.

Surrounded by the maids, they returned to the residence. Back in the room, with fewer people and less noise, Dabao was soon lulled to sleep. Lian Manman called for some snack fruits to be sent, and the sisters stayed in, either sitting or lying on the kang, chatting leisurely.

"Have the baby clothes and diapers been prepared?" Lian Zhizhi asked Zhang Caiyun.

"Everything is ready here." Zhang Caiyun replied, "My dad came over to pick up Xiao Long and Xiao Hu, and sent word that my grandma, my mom, and my aunt have prepared quite a bit."

"I also prepared two sets for you." Lian Zhizhi said.

"We have some here too. My mom is still sewing, at least two sets, and I sewed two sets for you as well." Lian Manman said, "And my third aunt was sewing with my mom the other day, she seemed to be preparing for you too."

"Yes." Lian Yeye chimed in with a smile, "My mom said she prepared two sets as well, and my dad said he’s found good wood to make a tub for bathing the baby."

"That’s great, I was worried about what tub to use for the first bath." Zhang Caiyun laughed, then told Lian Yeye, "In the afternoon, I heard our Old Master say that the wood Third Uncle wanted seems to be found, and it should be brought back after the festival."

Talking about what Old Master Lu said, Zhang Caiyun suddenly remembered something else.

"Our Old Master said he saw Yaya’s father today." Zhang Caiyun told Lian Manman.

"Ah? Where?" Lian Manman asked.

"At the edge of Xiao Liu Village, seemingly with two ruffians." Zhang Caiyun replied.

"It must be because of the festival, getting a bit of money, itching to gamble." Lian Manman sneered.

Gambling, which people call playing money.

"My brother already warned everyone, no major household dares to take him in. He can only play with those few ruffians, small stakes, nothing major." Lian Manman continued, "But everyone should still be careful."

"Certainly." Lian Zhizhi, Zhang Caiyun, and Lian Yeye all nodded.

"When you sent festival gifts this year, what did the old lady say? It seems quite calm these days." Zhang Caiyun said.

"They’re top-quality, what could she say?" Lian Manman said, "Don’t be fooled by her upright posture, she’s uneasy inside. She knows well what she should enjoy and what she shouldn’t. Nowadays, as long as Yaya’s father doesn’t annoy her, she’s content."

"Then Yaya’s father’s money is..."

...

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