Floating in the copper basin are large and small geese, mandarin ducks, turtles, and fish. A pair of exquisite and beautiful little dolls wearing red and green silk robes are dressed by a fruit-eating general made of sugar, oil, and flour.
Armor, standing majestically among a pile of scattered gadgets.
Lin Jinrong was dazzled by the sight, sighed softly, and said with a smile: "Hey, I didn't have so many gadgets even when I was a child." As he said that, he picked up the double-headed stick that was carefully placed in the bottle by Dou'er.
Lian: "This is rare. Could it be that the water and soil here are good, and even lotus flowers are more likely to grow double heads?"
Lu Yan saw that she had not discovered the manipulation, so he did not say anything. He just smiled and said, "It's the same for people, so why not flowers?"
Lin Jinrong knew that he was referring to the relationship between the two of them, and couldn't help but smile: "I wonder how they celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day here? Look at these seasonal little things, they are much more fancy than us over there."
Lu Yan said: "The cook is a local, why don't we just call her and ask?"
There is indeed a difference between Jingzhong and Pingzhou. Anyone who has the conditions will build a colorful building in the courtyard, known as the Qiqiao Building, and put all the things Lu Yan bought home today in the building, and then put them in the building.
Serve wine and food, pens and inkstones, needlework and other items, burn incense and worship, thread a needle to the moon, and put little spiders in paper boxes to beg for luck.
Lin Jinrong couldn't help but smile and said: "Actually, it's almost the same. It just has these little things and a begging tower. We have few people, so we don't have to spend money on that colorful tower."
Lu Yan refused, saying: "It's not like I don't have money, so I received my salary. This is the first holiday we've had since we left home, so we have to live it up no matter what. Lu Liang will have a good time tomorrow morning.
We've arranged for someone to prick it, and you can make it look whatever you like."
Lin Jinrong originally wanted to say, wouldn't it be better to keep the money and do some serious work? But when he said it, he didn't dissuade Lu Yan, leaving it up to him to make arrangements.
As the night got darker, Shuangquan and Shuangfu began to yawn, so Lin Jinrong asked them to pack their things and disperse. When there were only the couple in the house, he discussed with Lu Mian: "Song Peng went to Panlou Street today and saw a shop.
It's vacant. I want to rent it and let Third Brother pick out the treasures from Huating County and send them over carefully. Then I can support it and it doesn't take much effort. What do you think?"
Lu Yan's thoughts were the same as those of Dou'er and others. Lin Jinrong had a lot of dowry in his hands, so there was no need to work so hard to make money. He also had a lot of available money. Although it was not as good as the wealthy families in Beijing, he still had a lot of money.
The two of them were not short of money to spend. They said, "That's good, but we are not short of money. It's not that you want something good and I can't afford it for you, so you have to work hard to earn the little money for sewing."
It’s finally come out from home. I’ve had a few days of leisure. If you don’t take good care of yourself, you’ll have to worry about these things again.”
Lin Jinrong had expected this answer, and he knew that this matter should be done sooner rather than later. Otherwise, if she were pregnant, Lu Yan would not allow her to worry about it. After thinking about it, he put his hand on Lu Yan's shoulder, kneaded it gently, and asked:
"Did you write a lot today? Are your hands sore? Can I rub them for you?"
How could Lu Yan have ever been treated like this? He knew clearly that she had ulterior motives, but he still found it extremely useful. He simply leaned on her and said, "I'm really tired today. They are bullying students. If you didn't tell me, I wouldn't feel it. It's really hard right now."
My whole body is sore. It would be better if you could pinch it here and there."
Lin Jinrong curled her lips and started to knead her. Not only did this squeeze have no effect, it actually pushed her to the bed. She was the one who suffered. After getting over the initial fatigue, she still did not forget about the business and pestered her.
Lu Yan said: "Erlang, I don't know anyone here. When you are not at home, you don't even dare to leave the door easily, for fear of getting into trouble and going home."
Lu Yan half-closed his eyes and watched her flipping over and over in amusement. Seeing that she was getting annoyed, he said slowly: "Then who are you going to let look after the shop for you?"
Lin Jinrong then became more energetic: "I have thought about it a long time ago. It will take some time to open this store. Let the third brother pick someone to deliver the goods when he delivers the goods. Let Song Peng run on weekdays."
When he was at home, he often helped my mother manage large and small affairs, so he is quite familiar with this kind of thing."
Lu Yan knew that she had been planning this for a long time, so he said: "That's okay. But you have to promise me that if you get pregnant, you will take care of her and take care of her, as long as you have enough money. Don't worry about so many things."
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Lin Jinrong agreed and hit the snake on the pole: "How about I ask Song Peng to rent the shop tomorrow?" Although the overall situation is not very satisfactory, the most important thing now is to get this started. As long as it is started, it will be done.
He can't help it.
Lu Yan's eyelids closed: "Don't worry... I'll talk about it after I've gone to see it first. Don't be fooled."
Lin Jinrong said hurriedly: "Let's go together."
Lu Yan held her in his arms and said with a smile: "I know you always want to go out, so just go if you want to. I will take a rest the next day and go when the time comes."
The next day, Lin Jinrong had just finished washing up when Lu Liang's family brought a hand-drawn brochure and asked her to choose the pattern of Qiqiaolou: "The craftsman was introduced by the Yang family next door. He is honest and has good craftsmanship. Not only does this brochure contain
The designs are complete, and the required expenses are also included. Just wait for grandma to choose, and then ask people to come in and build the building."
Aunt Sha received Lu Yan's instructions this morning and advised Lin Jinrong: "Grandma, the flowers of wealth are blooming well."
Of course it's good. All kinds of flowers are tied up with colorful silks everywhere, as well as all kinds of seasonal flowers. It's very expensive. Lin Jinrong just smiled, turned the page, and finally decided on a pattern.
It would be more simple to just have peace every year. While there was no action outside, he called Xia Ye and asked Song Peng to make an agreement with Yaren and go to the shop the next day.
Shao Qing, there was action outside, and without waiting for Lin Jinrong's instructions, Grandma Sha detained all the little girls in the room, lest they be ignorant, go out to look out of curiosity, give these craftsmen a look, and cause trouble.
Seeing that she was doing things well, Lin Jinrong ignored these trivial matters and sat peacefully in front of the window and wrote to Lin Shiquan.
In the final analysis, this Qiqiao Building is just a light and delicate shed decorated with some beautiful flowers and plants. The craftsmen are all skilled workers. When Lin Jinrong finished writing a letter, they also quit their jobs.
Just after Lin Jinrong spoke, Yingying and the others rushed out impatiently, feeling around and looking around. They were so excited that they searched for little spiders, preparing to go seek luck at night.
After all, he was young and had no worries. Lin Jinrong thought it was funny, so he still took Lu Yan's autumn clothes and made them. Aunt Sha advised: "Grandma, don't you go and have a look? It's so fresh."
"I'll wait for the second master to come back and look at it together. Here's the money he paid." Lin Jinrong shook her head gently. If it were her previous life, she would probably be very excited. Now, having gone through thousands of rivers and mountains, she is happy, but not excited.
There will be again.
However, Grandma Sha heard something different and couldn't help but sigh: "When I was at home, I knew that the second master and grandma were very close to each other, but I didn't know that they were so close."
Lin Jinrong laughed out loud and looked up at the double-headed lotus in the vase. His smile suddenly dimmed. Yesterday, the double-headed lotus had two fresh flowers growing side by side. Now there is one.
One flower is already half-opened, fresh and delicate, while the other one has not yet opened but is already wilted.
Aunt Sha didn't realize that her mood was different, but she still picked up what happened at the Lu family. Lin Jinrong talked absentmindedly for a while, put down the needle and thread in her hand, and just said that she was tired. Aunt Sha knew the trick,
He hurriedly said goodbye and left, urging the cook to prepare something delicious for Lin Jinrong.
Lin Jinrong dismissed Dou'er and others, walked to the double-headed lotus, lowered his head and looked at it silently for a while, and sighed softly. That was all, so he ordered Shuangquan to carry the withered double-headed lotus to the next room.
Go and stay out of sight. When Lu Yan returned home in the evening, she was still happy as usual, eating when she needed to, playing when she needed to, and never mentioned this matter.
The next day, Lu Yan took a rest and took Lin Jinrong to Panlou Street to see the shop. The shop was actually not that bad, but because there was a big locust tree in front of the door, the dense branches and leaves blocked most of the light.
It's also a bit narrower than other shops around it, so it just looks dull.
Lin Jinrong thought about it and felt that it would be of great use if he cut down the tree and tidied up the door. So he told Lu Yan, and Lu Yan asked the man: "Whose family does this tree belong to?"
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The middle-aged man smiled and said, "It belongs to his family."
Lu Yan said: "It's not difficult for me to rent this shop, but I have to let me cut down this tree."
The middle-aged man then said that he should first ask the owner what he wanted.
Lu Yan did not rush him and took Lin Jinrong to the shop next door to hang out. The shop next door sold some treasures, too many to list. Lin Jinrong picked a few items and asked the clerk where the goods came from.
, the clerk replied with a smile: "They are all from Quanzhou." Then he boasted a lot.
Lin Jinrong walked around inside and asked Lu Yan to leave without mentioning it.
Two days passed, and Lin Jinrong's little day still hadn't come, so she began to count in her mind. She couldn't help but look forward to it a little more, became more cautious in her actions, and became even more anxious about opening a shop. Only then did she wait for the man to reply.
, said that the locust tree could be cut down, and immediately urged Song Peng to rent the shop and start repairs.
Dou'er knew it, and said with a little joy, "Grandma, are you pregnant? Why don't you ask a doctor to take a look?"
Lin Jinrong smiled and said: "Don't worry, there are always uncertainties when it comes to women. Sometimes it is postponed for a few days, sometimes it is advanced for a few days. It is always possible to say it after a few days. Don't be surprised.
.If not, hearing about it from Aunty Sha and the Second Master will be a waste of joy."
Half a month later, the shop was repaired and could be opened just waiting for Lin Shiquan to deliver the goods. At the same time, Lin Jinrong was diagnosed with pregnancy.
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