Meng Li glanced at Gu He'an, a fifteen-year-old young man.
The childishness on his face faded slightly, and he smiled faintly at Meng Li when he looked at him.
Meng Li also laughed.
Gu Yide looked like he was nearly fifty years old. He had no children for many years after getting married before adopting three children.
Fat, soft eyebrows, no offensive power, good appearance.
If you smile, your affinity will be even greater, and beggars always like to beg in front of Gu's house, so he always orders his servants to give him some amount.
If someone's family really couldn't get rid of the trouble, he would be willing to lend food to help people get through the difficult time if they came to him.
When food was in short supply, he could stick to his principle and not raise prices because he offended many fellow businessmen who wanted to raise prices.
He was targeted by small local officials, but Gu Yide had ways to resolve these problems.
If the wealth hadn't been scattered like this, the Gu family would have been stronger than it is now.
The breakfast has been placed on the table, Gu Yide started it, and the others started it.
Breakfast is relatively simple, just porridge, steamed buns, and a few side dishes.
After breakfast, Gu Yide took Gu Hean out in a hurry. Gu Hean was learning how to do business with Gu Yide.
Meng Li and Gu Xianzhi stayed in the house with nothing to do.
Gu Xianzhi suggested to Meng Li:
"Let's go shopping in the store. I heard from dad that there are beautiful fabrics of various colors in the store, so we can choose on our own."
Meng Li pondered for a moment:
"Which store is it?"
"That store on East Street."
Meng Li refused:
"I'm not in good health. I didn't sleep well last night. I want to go back and lie down for a while, so I won't go."
Gu Xianzhi didn't feel anything.
Forget it if you don’t go.
He didn’t force Meng Li anymore.
Meng Li walked towards his room, actually a little speechless. Gu Xianzhi was a very contradictory person. He hated the client and wanted to take revenge on the client, but he also found it boring to be alone.
She wanted someone to accompany her, someone to talk to and avoid boredom.
But she didn't really want to have much contact with Gu Xianzhi, it wasn't interesting.
Meng Li returned to the room, and Cai'er had tidied the bed for her. She must have gone to eat, but there was no one there.
This Gu family does not have many, just a few maids, a few servants, two cooks, and a housekeeper.
Counting ten or twenty people, there was no large-scale employment or purchase of slaves.
At noon, Gu Yide and Gu Hean did not come back for dinner, so only Gu Xianzhi ate with her.
The two of them were speechless. Meng Li ate, took a nap, and then took Cai'er out for shopping.
It's really boring to have nothing to do in the house.
This town is actually quite large and a prosperous place, almost the same size as some county towns.
Meng Li deliberately went to the shop where Feng Yuanzhen worked to see. The Gu family's business range was quite wide, including cloth, grain and oil, and even a pawn shop.
This shop sells cloth, and women like to dress up. Gu Xianzhi often goes there to see if there are new designs, colors, and materials on the market. Therefore, he has the opportunity to get acquainted with Feng Yuanzhen.
Now the two people have a relationship.
Meng Li smiled, it was still difficult for Gu Xianzhi to get rid of Feng Yuanzhen.
I had given Feng Yuanzhen a token earlier, and it was very difficult to get it back. If I didn't get it back, it would be a bomb.
Meng Li took Cai'er into the store. The client was in poor health and didn't come often. The store clerk didn't recognize her when he saw her.
He came forward to greet you warmly:
"Miss, what do you want to buy?"
Cai'er looked at Meng Li and wanted to say something. Meng Li waved his hand:
"just looking around."
The guy was cheerful and said:
"Okay."
Meng Li took Cai'er to look at the cloth. The pattern and color were okay. Meng Li stretched out his hand and touched the material. The material was divided into good and bad. Some materials did have a very bad feel to the touch, but the price was relatively low.
Meng Li was also thinking about whether to make two clothes for himself to wear. It would be really boring if he couldn't practice.
After thinking about it for a while, I gave up. I could buy some books later and read in my room to pass the time. Making clothes would be more troublesome.
Thinking of this, Meng Li no longer stretched out his hand to touch the cloth.
He planned to leave. He originally planned to see if he could meet Feng Yuanzhen. Although he was included in the plot reception, Meng Li still wanted to see it with his own eyes.
Feng Yuanzhen is not unavailable.
Seeing Meng Li take back his hand, the waiter couldn't help but ask:
"Miss, don't you see what you like?"
Meng Li smiled:
"I'll go back and think about it."
The waiter was a little disappointed, but he covered it up in an instant. He smiled brightly at Meng Li. Meng Li turned around and was about to step out, when a carriage stopped in front of the store.
The coachman shouted:
"The goods are being shipped."
Meng Li went out. The driver was an old man. He had worked for the Gu family for many years. He recognized Meng Li. When he saw Meng Li, he greeted him:
"Second Miss, you are in the store."
Meng Li nodded:
"Come and see the cloth."
The driver was a little embarrassed and said:
"Then... is there anyone you like?"
"I can send it back to you after the goods are unloaded."
Meng Li shook his head: "Don't bother, it's not available for the time being."
The coachman smiled at Meng Li, the folds on his face squeezed together, and he rubbed his hands, not knowing what to say.
Meng Li stepped forward and stood across the street. After a while, several people came out, including Feng Yuanzhen. He was wearing a green shirt and had a bookish air, and he also helped to unload the goods.
Move things inside.
In fact, it was only because he knew a few words that Feng Yuanzhen was able to enter the accounting room and help the accounting clerk. Otherwise, he could only do these menial tasks.
The green shirt he wears all day long is probably his most versatile outfit. He is unwilling to change it. When he wears it like this, he doesn't look like a handyman. If he squeezes into the ranks of scholars, he thinks that he cannot be counted among the working class.
During the whole process, Feng Yuanzhen was more gentle and reluctant to use his own strength. It was better to move fewer things than others each time.
Not sure what the coachman said, Feng Yuanzhen looked towards Meng Li and met Meng Li's eyes. Meng Li immediately covered her heart and asked Cai'er to support her.
An expression that says I'm tired again.
Feng Yuanzhen couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this second young lady of the Gu family is very beautiful, but she is weak...
Only the Gu family can afford such a charming young lady, right
The eldest lady is better, she is lively and smart, and her every frown and smile are captivating, but I don’t know why she doesn’t want to talk to him in the past two days.
He also spent all the money he gave him to buy books last time.
When Feng Yuanzhen thought of Gu Xianzhi, he became energetic and energetic.
I fantasized while working, and even imagined the scene of the wedding night.
Especially dare to think.
Cai'er asked Meng Li with concern:
"Miss, let's go back. I see you are tired again."
Meng Li glanced at Feng Yuanzhen again, nodded, and walked back slowly with Cai'er.
He was used to using force to solve problems, but without force this time, Meng Li still had a headache for this task.
Some things are more difficult to do without leaving a trace.
Meng Li bought a lot of books on the way back. The client also knew how to read and asked Cai'er to take them with her.