Wu Xiang walked around the yard and said: "Although I have only been to Jiangnan twice, I have visited many tea shops in Beijing. They are just ordinary tea shops, and they only do business for a few pennies."
But if you want to do business with dignitaries, the furnishings in this room, such as vases, incense burners, tea tables, tea cups, utensils, calligraphy and paintings, are all the most exquisite and simple. There is a Yun Yizhai, and most of the utensils are antiques from the previous dynasty.
, Don’t think about missing a pot of tea. It’s hard to come out without spending three or two guans when you go in. I think if this tea shop wants to make more money, it should put more effort into the furnishings and find more antiques.
That's right, Min Xing, what do you think?"
This Pingzhou City is remote and poor, how can it be compared with the prosperity of Beijing? There are many ordinary people, but there are not many high-ranking officials who spend money like water. Lu Yan had also told Lin Jinrong that the furnishings must be elegant and simple, but he did not agree with Wu
Xiang's statement was just a blow to him: "How can it be so easy to find antiquities from the previous dynasty? I'm afraid not many people would be willing to eat a pot of tea for the same price. I feel that elegance lies not only in this."
"It is true that not many people are willing to come, but if you come, it will be worth a lot of money." Wu Xiang looked at Lin Jinrong: "Arong, this is your tea shop, the key is to see what you want. What do you think?"
Before he finished speaking, his cousin Wu Heng tugged at the corner of his clothes, implying that what he said was inappropriate. It sounded like a provocation to a couple.
It was Lin Jinrong's dowry. Is it possible that Lu Mian would be angry over such a thing? That would be too despising. Besides, does Lu Mian know how to do business as Lin Jinrong? Of course, I have to ask Lin Jinrong. Wu Xiang disagreed.
Looking at Lin Jinrong, he waited for her answer.
Lin Jinrong smiled and said: "Brother Ang, Min Xing is right, I don't have that much money. I still have to spend money on the aromatic medicine shop and the village." In her opinion, the environment is elegant, the utensils are exquisite, and the tea, fruit wine and other things are as good as possible.
The most important thing is to get the best, have a capable man, and be polite in conversation. The so-called antiques may seem precious and valuable on weekdays, but if you invest in them, they are dead money. Just embellish them with a few pieces.
Seeing her answer like this, Wu Xiang was a little disappointed. He frowned and thought for a while, then said, "Otherwise, can I lend it to you?"
As soon as these words came out, not only Lin Jinrong and Lu Yan, but also Wu Heng were shocked. Lin Jinrong felt that he seemed to treat her a little differently than before. It was fine before, but not as diligent as this. But he thought
Without knowing the reason, he said cautiously: "Borrow money? That's not necessary."
Wu Xiang despised her: "What does money mean? I mean, I can lend you my collection of antiquities. In the end, isn't it just a reputation? With these things to keep you in check, the sour scholars will be more willing to come. Isn't your father
There are quite a few? You can also borrow them from him, since those things of his will gather dust just sitting around."
She couldn't even speak to Mr. Lin San, so how could she want him? Just as Lin Jinrong was about to refuse, Lu Yan had already bowed to Wu Xiang and said with a smile: "Maohong, thank you for your kindness. I have some at home too.
If I really need it, I'll tell you again." Seeing that he had declined, Lin Jinrong said nothing more.
She thought that Lin Jinrong could be more relaxed after getting married, but Lu Yan was also very rigid. Wu Xiang looked at Lu Yan, then at Lin Jinrong, smiled, and said nothing.
Lu Yan's unexplained smile made Lu Yan smile a little more unspeakably annoyed - this was different from the past when Wu Xiang challenged him to a higher level, when he could push back without showing any weakness, but this time
Although I feel depressed, I have no way to talk about it.
Although no one said anything, Wu Heng felt that something was not right in the atmosphere, so he smiled and interrupted: "Brother Lu, I just have something to ask Mr. Zhu. Please help me ask."
Lin Jinrong stood up hurriedly and said: "Min Xing, please take them to the backyard, sit down and talk slowly. I'll go take a look and ask someone to arrange some food, tea and water."
Lu Yan was about to give her a few words when he heard Wu Xiang say: "It's hot and we only came out after lunch. Fourth sister, you don't have to worry too much. Just ask someone to go to Wuzhanglou to bring some vegetarian wine and fruits."
Lu Mian then shut up, and Lin Jinrong agreed. When he got to the kitchen, he ordered Fangzhu to arrange for someone to go to Wuzhanglou to buy food and wine. He also specifically ordered two more tables to be sent to the craftsmen working outside. He received the longan with his own hands.
Clean the tea sets and prepare tea for guests.
As soon as the tea sets were ready, Wu Xiang came over and stood at the door and said, "Fourth sister, please take a step to speak."
Guiyuan was extremely surprised and immediately looked at Lin Jinrong. Lin Jinrong glanced at her lightly, and Guiyuan obediently stepped aside, lowering his head and doing what he should do.
Lin Jinrong walked out of the kitchen: "Brother Ang, this kitchen is narrow and smoky, so you might as well talk outside."
How could Wu Xiang not understand what she meant by such a move? He couldn't help but laugh: "I'm not an outsider, so being so careful..."
Lin Jinrong said seriously: "We still have to avoid the suspicion that should be avoided."
Wu Xiang stopped smiling, followed her out and stood under the shade of a tree by the roadside. He bowed to her first and said, "Fourth sister, I regret not listening to your advice."
Lin Jinrong knew that he was referring to the matter of going to the capital to take the exam, so she said: "Second brother, don't worry about what happened in the past. Just treat it as a test." She said this, but she felt a little strange in her heart.
When Wu Xiang came back from Beijing, everyone thought he would restrain himself and correct himself, but he still went his own way and didn't take it to heart at all. Why did he thank her today? It's really strange.
"Yes." Wu Xiang nodded absently, hesitated for a moment, and quickly said as if he was afraid of regretting it: "Fourth sister, I'm sorry, I accidentally read the letter you wrote to Yang Mo."
Sure enough, as she expected, the reason why he came to Lin Shiquan's shop for no apparent reason was because he peeked at the letter. But she sealed the letter tightly, so how could he accidentally do it?
Explained clearly? Lin Jinrong believed that his expression at this moment was definitely not good-looking: "Why is Brother Ang so careless?"
Wu Xiang glanced at her and touched his head in embarrassment. His lips moved for a long time, but he didn't say anything. Lin Jinrong didn't rush him and just waited quietly for his answer. After a long time, Wu Xiangfang said: "I... really
It was accidental, not intentional." Suddenly, he bowed his head towards her again: "I'm sorry, fourth sister."
He made this bow sincerely and without any pretense. It was rare for Lin Jinrong to see him behave like this. He was silent for a moment and finally said: "Forget it. Brother Angkor doesn't know that this is not what a gentleman does. If you don't say it,
No one will know. Now that I have said it, I sincerely regret it and will not do it again in the future. Can you tell me the reason?"
Wu Xiang lowered his eyes and thought for a long time, and finally said: "A lie requires many lies to deal with the consequences. I don't want to make it up anymore, but I don't want to say it out. Please don't argue with me. But remember, I didn't mean it."
Yes, I didn’t mean to harm you, I just didn’t expect it.”
Lin Jinrong was noncommittal, but she wanted to know what he had done and needed to open her letter to deal with the aftermath.
Wu Xiang raised his eyes and looked at her, his expression a little more solemn: "I originally wanted to keep it a secret, but after reading your letter, I decided not to hide it. Why did you ask Yang Mo to help you get your household registration?"
Lin Jinrong said: "Didn't Third Brother Lin tell you? For the sake of the two brothers and sisters. Third Brother Lin is an upright man. He can't stay in Pingzhou for the rest of his life, let alone be inferior to others for the rest of his life. But my clan uncle only needs to live for one life."
Day, it would be like his hard work for others was in vain. If they get a household registration elsewhere, they can buy property safely, and no one can disturb them."
Wu Xiang's eyes were full of doubts, and Lin Jinrong smiled at him calmly: "Otherwise, what do you think Brother Ang is? Can I still cover up some fugitive villain?"
"Which fugitive villains do you know?" Wu Xiang's expression relaxed: "I think so too. But Yang Mo has just married, and it is very inconvenient for her to be a woman, so why don't I come and help you. I have a cousin here.
It is most appropriate for him to take up the post in Fuzhou. What do you think?"
Lin Jinrong thought for a moment and said: "Okay. But I have to ask Brother Angkor to help keep the secret, and don't mention this matter to anyone who has nothing to do with it."
Probably because she had always reacted rationally and calmly, Wu Xiang showed his true nature again and said with a half-smile, "Including Lu Yan?"
Lin Jinrong did not answer him directly: "You also know the situation of my third brother Lin. The fewer people who know, the better. Including my mother, I don't intend to let her know. If you hadn't accidentally seen it, you wouldn't
Know about this. In the end, only me, Third Brother Lin, and Liuer will know about this."
Wu Xiang laughed and said, "In this way, I learned your secret accidentally. Please don't kill me to silence me."
Lin Jinrong was amused by him, and said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "It's impossible to kill people and silence them, but maybe we don't know each other when we meet?"
Wu Xiang sighed: "Don't worry, I'm sorry for you, I will definitely handle this matter for you."
"I will wait wholeheartedly for the news about my second brother." Lin Jinrong smiled bitterly. Things have reached this point, and it is impossible not to believe him. What's more, she also knows him. He is not a sinful person. He has many minor problems, but he is not a bad person.
What's the use of blaming him? It will only lose one friend. As for the things he refused to say, it seems that it may not have much impact on her at present. At least she is still standing here well.
Forget it.
Wu Xiang looked at Lin Jinrong carefully, then smiled suddenly: "Fourth sister, you are such a good person. I thought you would get angry at me, and even treat me as a villain from now on, and never interact with you until we die, but it didn't happen.
Fourth sister, although you are a woman and younger than me, I respect you very much."
Lin Jinrong was a little surprised: "I'm just a little girl. If Brother Ang has nothing else to do, I will go in." Just as he said goodbye to Wu Xiang, he saw Lu Yan and Wu Heng walking over together.
So he simply stopped and waited for the two of them to come over.
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