Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills
Chapter 505 - 505: A Bouquet of Flower

Chapter 505  A Bouquet of Flower

Excitedly, Chu Xujin approached Chu Qingzhi, "Fifth sister."

Chu Qingzhi had just finished showcasing products on stage and seeing Chu Xujin's excited expression, she asked, "Brother, did you solve the case? You seem very happy."

Nodding with excitement, Chu Xujin said, "Yes, I solved it. Fifth sister, it's all thanks to your advice that we were able to confirm the murder weapon and the murderer."

Chu Qingzhi smiled and congratulated, "Congratulations, brother."

"By the way, Fifth sister, I have something else to tell you."

"What is it?"

"Xu San said that Zhou Da deliberately injured his leg to extort money."

Chu Xujin's expression grew serious, "Zhou Da was greedy for money. When you said if Zhou Da died within three days due to his injury, you would compensate a hundred taels of silver."

"Madam Zhou complained to her cousin. Her cousin owed the casino a lot of money and was about to be beaten to death if he didn't return the money. When her cousin heard that, he harbored murderous intentions and smothered Zhou Da to death with the blanket."

"Madam Zhou and her cousin had been childhood sweethearts and she still had feelings for her cousin. Hence, she agreed to help him with the murder. They thought suffocation would leave no trace, but they didn't expect the coroner to be able to identify the cause of death immediately."

Hearing this, Chu Qingzhi asked, "How were they sentenced?"

Chu Xujin replied, "Gao Changyong will be executed in three days, and Madam Zhou, as an accomplice, is exiled three thousand miles away."

Chu Qingzhi nodded in acknowledgment, "Hmm."

Everyone was astounded upon learning about this incident, illustrating once again the saying, "Those who are pitiable must have detestable qualities."

…

In the afternoon, Zhou Yunlin again approached Chu Xuhua, "Manager Chu, have you considered my proposal?"

Chu Xuhua had already discussed it with Chu Qingzhi, "I'm a bit sorry, but we can't agree to this. You must know about the Ning family. Since we are in-laws with them, we must prioritize them. If you can make some concessions and agree to us also supplying goods to the Ning family, we can continue discussing."

Chu Qingzhi didn't aim to be the best in business but simply wanted her family to not lack money. Therefore, they didn't mind if the business with the Zhou family didn't work out.

After Zhou Yunlin learned of the relationship between the Ning family and the Chu family, he had already expected Chu Xuhua's words. "We can make some concessions, but the price we negotiate might be lower."

Chu Xuhua was easy to talk to. "That can be discussed."

After half an hour of negotiation, Chu's Trade and Zhou family reached an agreement, signing a contract to start supplying goods from the next day, initially only providing egg tarts. Other goods would follow a month later.

For the coming month, Chu's Trade had already scheduled their supply fully and couldn't provide additional goods to the Zhou family.

Having reached a partnership with the Zhou family, Chu's Trade took a new step forward in business.

…

The golden glow of the setting sun covered Guangxi Garden.

Chu Qingzhi approached their stall, "Mom, let's not set up the stall tonight. You haven't experienced the food festival yet. How about we take a stroll tonight?"

Li Qingyu pondered for a moment and nodded, "Okay, we'll listen to you and take a break tonight."

After tonight, the food festival would end, and it would be regrettable not to explore it.

Chu Qingyue joked, "Fifth sister, dad, mom, grandpa, and grandma all listen to you. When we suggest, they don't listen."

Chu Qingning agreed, "Yeah, I told them too, but mom refused right away. But when fifth sister suggests, mom agrees."

Li Qingyu looked at her three daughters and said, "You two girls, I treat you equally. Don't talk nonsense."

After selling the last sandwich, Li Qingyu's family closed their stall and went out to eat.

Post dinner, as the night darkened and lanterns lit up, the lanterns seemed even more beautiful tonight, possibly due to the closing ceremony.

Soon, Guangxi Garden was filled with people, almost as many as on its opening day.

Vendors shouted vigorously, offering discounts… seizing the last chance to make sales.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong sat under a tree in the garden, observing the bustling scene.

Tang Jinghong said, "Qingzhi, wait for me a moment."

Chu Qingzhi looked up at him, her eyes shimmering with the surrounding lanterns, more radiant than stars, "Where are you going?"

Tang Jinghong clasped Chu Qingzhi's hand, mysteriously saying, "You'll know soon."

Chu Qingzhi smiled. "Then come back quickly."

Tang Jinghong nodded and disappeared into the crowd.

Chu Qingzhi sat there, wondering what the mystery was.

Tang Jinghong went to a corner and asked Fang Zerong, "Is everything ready?"

"General, rest assured, everything is prepared," Fang Zerong confidently replied.

Tang Jinghong looked back towards Chu Qingzhi's direction, "Then let's start."

Soon after, fireworks exploded in the sky, forming a rose shape, followed by several more fireworks, peonies, chrysanthemums, orchids. Gradually, countless fireworks burst forth in the sky, turning the quiet night into a colorful garden.

People in the garden and throughout the county looked up at the sky, smiling as they watched the spectacular fireworks.

Chu Qingzhi leaned back in her chair, leisurely watching the sky with a smile spreading across her lips. That guy, he went to set off fireworks for her.

The fireworks were truly beautiful.

Soon, Tang Jinghong returned, holding a bunch of flowers and presenting them to Chu Qingzhi, "Qingzhi, these are for you."

Chu Qingzhi looked down and felt that Tang Jinghong was very romantic.

The flowers in his hand weren't real, but made of sugar, similar to sugar figurines. They were begonias-like, tied together with colorful strings, resembling a modern bouquet.

Chu Qingzhi took the flowers and, while everyone was watching the fireworks, she leaned in and kissed Tang Jinghong, "The flowers are beautiful, I really like them."

Tang Jinghong's eyes were filled with smiles as he whispered, "You're more beautiful than flowers and more likable."

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that whoever said ancient people didn't understand romance was wrong. Looking at Jinghong, it seemed that if he wished, countless girls would fall for his romantic gestures.

The fireworks lasted for a duration of fifteen minutes before ending, leaving everyone satisfied and praising the generosity of the event's organizer.

Regardless of what people thought, the time to close the food festival had arrived.

Chu Qingzhi went on stage and looked around, "Thank you everyone for participating in the food festival. It lasted for three days, and now it's time to say goodbye… The food festival has come to a closure."

"I hope we have the opportunity to hold the food festival next year and meet everyone here again. The time to close the garden has come, please leave in an orderly manner. If you wish to buy anything, you can ask the stall owners for their address. You are welcome to visit the shops…"

"It's over. I can't bear to…"

Despite their reluctance, when the time came, everyone started leaving the garden.

After the customers left, the merchants began to pack up. After packing, they helped Chu Qingzhi clean up the garden. The merchants took their posters, and Chu Qingzhi allowed those who liked the lanterns and other decorations to take them home.

In about an hour and a half, Guangxi Garden was completely restored to its original state.

Chu Qingzhi handed over the keys to the garden's owner and returned to Chu village with her family.