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It is hard to tell whether that mother and son are truly clever or simply foolish. Without a doubt, Dugu Han's body is gradually weakening. Although it is a slow process, he suspects the true culprit behind this matter.
However, since the main party has not noticed the difference, he naturally welcomes the outcome, as this incident ultimately becomes the most lethal weapon against the enemy.
The man gazes out the window, a common posture for him when deep in thought.
Ten Li Pu
Yang Yichen hurriedly arrives, as there are many matters awaiting attention at the county office. After greeting the Wen Family, he leaves as swiftly as he came.
The arrival of the young man brings great joy to Liu Qingxi.
Although Yang Bingshan's actions have not greatly affected her, the young man's caring attitude makes her feel sweeter than honey.
With her combined age from past and present not being much, she wonders why she feels like a young girl in love, blushing and unable to calm her heart until the young man departs.
So be it. There isn't much to do today; it’s best to rest at home to avoid raising suspicion.
On the way, she can't help but ask herself why she feels this fluttering sensation in her heart, something that seems exclusive to young women, happening to her repeatedly. Indeed, women in love can be foolish.
His simple explanations can make her forget all of Yang Bingshan's harsh words.
But isn’t this feeling wonderful? It’s as if she has always been cherished like a precious woman in someone's hands.
In a good mood, her steps are light, and the arc of her skirt sways with much more joy than usual.
As soon as she entered the house, she was met with the teasing of a chatty maid: "Miss, where have you been? Why is your face so red?" Chunyu leaned close to Liu Qingxi's face and asked.
Liu Qingxi felt a moment of embarrassment, her eyes darting around before clearing her throat. "Aren't you supposed to be busy? Why are you idling around asking about your master?"
She had spoiled them too much; they no longer regarded her as their master.
"Oh dear, Miss, you should see yourself right now—your eyes are sparkling, your cheeks are rosy like peach blossoms. It's obvious something has happened. Could it be that the son-in-law has sent a letter?" Only a letter from Yang Yichen could make the formidable Liu Qingxi blush.
Chunyu might not have guessed everything correctly, but she was spot on with most of it.
"Alright, alright, hurry up and get back to work. What business does a maid have being so nosy?" Liu Qingxi said in annoyance. Chunyu giggled a few times, made a funny face, and ran off.
Shaking her head, Liu Qingxi touched her burning cheeks. Enough already! She tried to shake off the chaotic thoughts in her mind.
Just then, the front door swung open, and a woman in her thirties entered. Dressed in clean and tidy cloth garments, she appeared even more refreshing, with a cheerful smile on her face.
Seeing Liu Qingxi shaking her head alone, she was puzzled and naturally asked, "Qingxi, what are you doing here?"
"Ah? Oh!" Liu Qingxi was startled awake and took a moment to respond. "Aunt Wu, what brings you here?" It turned out to be Zhao, the wife of Liu Laowu.
Compared to her previous timid self, she had undergone a tremendous transformation; she had become bright and confident. The smile on her face was far more radiant than the sorrowful expression she used to wear.
For these rare relatives, Liu Qingxi had not treated them poorly. Ever since selling mooncakes a few years ago, she had considered their future; she couldn't let them live like the villagers who relied solely on building houses for a living.
Just as Zhao and Zhang worked efficiently, after spending some time in the kitchen of the Construction Team, Liu Qingxi separated them and rented out a shop she had previously purchased in town for them to open a store.
It wasn't large, but it was just enough for the two women to keep busy, mainly selling mooncakes and similar pastries, promoting different specialties according to various festivals, such as Zongzi for the Duanwu Festival.
Moreover, since their first batch of mooncakes came from Ten Li Pu, even when sold in someone else's shop, it garnered quite a bit of advertising. Over two years, they became well-known in town.
With this livelihood, Zhao earned her own money and naturally grew more confident.
So no matter the time, having money and ability gave her a sense of security in life.
Relying on others could never yield what one takes for granted, nor could it allow someone like Zhao, who had once been timid and oppressed under Wang's rule, to even speak up.
"I'm here to tell you some good news. It's about Qinglian; she's getting engaged. The date hasn't been set yet, so I'm asking when you have time. I'll go back and consider it."
Zhao's actions placed Liu Qingxi in high regard because she provided their family with a prosperous life and gave her confidence.
Additionally, since Liu Qingxi was usually busy, if she were to run the business, she might not have much time on her hands. Naturally, for Liu Qinglian's engagement, they wanted her present.
Liu Qingxi had just been reminiscing about sweet moments spent with Yang Yichen when she suddenly heard about Liu Qinglian's engagement, causing her mind to momentarily freeze.
Then she broke into a smile: "Really? That's wonderful! What's the name of the person? How old are they? What are they like? Are they tall?" Liu Qingxi bombarded Zhao with questions that left her somewhat bewildered.
In response, Zhao explained little by little that Fellow was someone everyone knew and also from Ten Li Pu. When Liu Qingxi heard the name, she was quite familiar with it.
I never expected these two people would end up together.
It turns out that Zhao is Zhang Quanyong, a clever Fellow who is twenty-one years old, six years older than Liu Qinglian, and the son of Zhang Wuliang's fourth brother, Zhang Siliang.
Liu Qingxi has a deep impression of him. When she first met him, she felt that he spoke and acted with a certain cleverness. Later, when there were issues with the construction of their house, and as their business grew larger, Zhang Quanyong's unique qualities began to show.
Even when assigned to work as a clerk in the store in town, his relationships with customers were better than those of others.
He received more business than others; when selling houses, more people preferred to ask him for information. Not only was he articulate, but his explanations were also vivid and engaging, making people feel as if they were right there.
It was indeed surprising that he and Liu Qinglian hit it off.
From Zhao's account, Liu Qingxi learned about the situation. Liu Qinglian had been learning to draw from her; she was smart, eager to learn, and willing to work hard. Over the past few years, her skills had improved significantly.
As the business continued to grow, Liu Qingxi found it impossible to manage everything alone. She decided to involve her two close disciples, Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingju, encouraging them to use their creativity and come up with their own designs.
To create designs that best met the clients' requirements, further communication and interaction were necessary to understand their preferences.
For this reason, Liu Qinglian made numerous trips to town. She would be the first to approach customers and engage them in conversation, thereby discerning their tastes through their words and expressions.
At first, she lacked experience.
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