"You look better dressed than the landlord's young master. Are you used to being served by others? You can't even eat dried fruits, and your life skills are down to zero. I really don't know how a person like you can survive if he encounters trouble.
?" With that said, Bai Ling stuffed chestnuts directly into Shangguan's mouth and curled his lips and said, "My little brother is only five years old. He already knows how to make chestnuts after just one look. You should have no problem with that, right?"
Shangguan Jun's face turned red, he chewed uncomfortably, lowered his head and did not answer.
Bai Ling didn't even wait for Shangguan to speak, so he lit a fire on his own, then forked two fish into the water and grilled them for Shangguan to eat.
Shangguan, who ate chestnuts for the first time, felt they were fresh and ate a few more. When Bai Ling finished grilling the fish, he managed to eat two, but he was too stuffed to move and could no longer learn to swim.
"Hey, that chestnut of yours, bring more with you next time." Shangguan touched his belly and said, "I won't practice today. I need to train hard."
"Twenty cents per pound, how much do you want?" Bai Ling asked.
"I will take as much as you can carry," Shangguan replied without thinking.
"Sure." Bai Ling nodded and stood up, picked up the tools, waved to Shangguan and said, "You didn't learn from me. I have to keep accounts of wages. I'll see you the day after tomorrow."
Bai Ling left lightly, humming a little tune.
Since the matter of the old house was resolved, the life of the third bedroom has become more and more prosperous, and Bai Ling is naturally very happy.
Because Bai Ling goes to town every other day, and the recipes she promised to Mr. Qian have not yet been fulfilled, the family will not stop her. He is the great benefactor of the third room.
So Bai Ling didn't have to go to the mountains to pick chestnuts in the afternoon, he could just go directly to the town.
Watching Bai Ling leave, the dandy look on Shangguan's face disappeared. He placed one hand on his dantian, carefully feeling the warmth coming from there, and his eyes became darker and darker.
Let us say that Bai Ling went to Qian's Mansion and sent some roasted chestnuts as a gift. After leaving a recipe, he went to Hongtai Yinlou.
Shopkeeper Shen has already asked the owner for instructions and signed the contract at the price Bai Ling said.
Within two years, Bai Ling must provide at least two sets of jewelry pictures every month, and the extra ones will not be accumulated to the next month. This is the little idea used by the owner.
However, Bai Ling needed money, so he would draw one when he had time. In less than a month, he had already submitted sixteen sets of jewelry drawings.
There is no other way. In addition to money for the family, space also requires investment. Bai Ling plans to turn the space into a treasure chest.
"Shop Manager Shen, I'd like to ask this time, which of the Enlightenment academies in our town has a better reputation?" Bai Ling asked after handing over the drawings and collecting the money.
Shopkeeper Shen was always polite to Bai Ling and even specially prepared a room for her to rest. No matter when Bai Ling came over, there would be hot tea and snacks.
Looking at Bai Ling, who had clearly earned more than two hundred taels of silver and was still wearing patchwork clothes, Shopkeeper Shen thought for a while and said: "The rich young men in the town all invited teachers to teach at home. The slightly richer families,
So I sent him to a private school for enlightenment. There are two famous private schools in the town, but I don't recommend Miss Bai to send your younger brother there."
"What did Shopkeeper Shen say?" Bai Ling asked in surprise.
"It's not easy to provide scholars these days. Generally, children in the countryside are educated in village schools. Shu Xiugao in the town also has a lot of miscellaneous expenses. In a year, it costs at least twenty or thirty taels of silver. Besides,
Those who can study in the town almost all live in the town, and their families also have some money, which creates a trend of comparison."
Shopkeeper Shen shook his head and said helplessly:
"My son was bullied and dropped out of school, and he refused to quit private school. Later, my brother-in-law recommended a wife to me. I heard that he came back to the town to honor his father, and was not recommended by an acquaintance. , this gentleman refused to accept it. But my little skin monkey said that this gentleman is very knowledgeable. His ability to read and memorize has improved a lot, and he no longer gets into trouble all day long."
Bai Ling's heart moved, and she felt that it was appropriate for this gentleman to listen.
But the other party refuses to accept students easily, which is a bit difficult to handle.
"If Miss Bai wants to help your brother get enlightened, I can recommend him. It's just that studying is not a matter of one or two years. Has Miss Bai made plans?" Shopkeeper Shen asked tentatively.
If Bai Ling just asked his brother to learn a few words, Shopkeeper Shen would have to consider whether to help him.
After all, it is good for rural children to be able to study in the village.
"My brother is only five years old and his health is not very good. I want him to recuperate for another half a year. I don't want to rush this matter now. I will trouble Shopkeeper Shen later." Bai Ling smiled lightly and did not reveal his immediate plan.
Hearing this, Shopkeeper Shen stopped saying anything to avoid embarrassment.
After the two chatted for a while, Bai Ling said with a smile: "I came here this time to ask shopkeeper Shen to prepare some more rice paper. The quality of the rice paper sold in the town study is not good. When I use charcoal to draw, it will always get scratched. .”
It's not that Bai Ling is stingy, but the study studios in the town mainly focus on mid- to low-end routes.
Even if there is good rice paper, someone needs to be able to get it, otherwise Bai Ling will not open this mouth.
"If Miss Bai doesn't tell me, I've forgotten about it. The boss knew that Miss Bai had requirements for paper, so he asked people to bring high-quality cooked xuan from Fucheng, which is most suitable for painting." Shopkeeper Shen slapped his forehead and stood up. He came to the bookcase prepared for Bai Ling and opened the box on the ground, "It's a full box. Miss Bai just needs to use it first. The boss said he would prepare a box for the girl every season, but is it enough?"
"That's enough." Bai Ling twitched the corner of his mouth.
Even if I make a mistake in drawing, I won't use so much paper.
Unless Bai Ling keeps it secretly, or submits at least one drawing every day.
"Miss Bai, rest now. It's the end of the month. I'll collect the accounts first." Shopkeeper Shen didn't miss Bai Ling's expression. He held back his smile and didn't say that he saw this box of familiarity. When he heard the boss's words again, He also had the same expression, "Miss Bai, let's have dinner here at noon. I'll ask the waiter to order two dishes from the restaurant. What kind of dishes does Miss Bai like to eat?"
"You're welcome, Shopkeeper Shen. Didn't I bring a fish here just now? I'm going to cook for lunch, and I'll make a fish for two. If there's anything in the kitchen, I'll fry it." Bai Ling refused Shopkeeper Shen's kindness, He stood up and walked Shopkeeper Shen to the door, "While there's still time, I'll see if I can draw another set of drawings. My family is poor and there are many places to spend money. Shopkeeper Shen shouldn't laugh at me."
"Not funny, not funny." Shopkeeper Shen waved his hands repeatedly, wishing Bai Ling could draw more sets of drawings. He rubbed his hands and said, "If Miss Bai has enough time, she can draw a set of hair and face suitable for the lady, and the price will be different. .It’s best to decorate it with pearls and gemstones.”
"It's no longer possible today. It's easier to draw the drawings of the girl series. The ladies' drawings should not only be fresh, but also grand and luxurious. I have to think carefully before I start writing." Bai Ling explained with a smile.
In fact, Bai Ling has many ready-made works in her mind, whether they are based on ancient and modern patterns, or they have been conceived in her mind. Even if she draws one every day, it can last a lifetime for Hongtai Yinlou. (To be continued)