The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 834 - 179: Don’t Even Think About Marrying In_2

Chapter 834: Chapter 179: Don’t Even Think About Marrying In_2

Grandma Li was momentarily triumphant and just could not help herself, taking the habitual opportunity to slander Pei Qian. Seeing the serene depths in Pei Qin’s eyes, her heart trembled, and she couldn’t continue her words.

"There is nothing wrong with what she said," Pei Qin calmly withdrew her gaze.

Grandma Li’s complexion stiffened, turning somewhat purplish.

Yu Qingxiu hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Madam! When can we start learning? In a few days, we have to go to the Capital Jingcheng, and we still need to get that noodle machine made." But she dared not take the liberty of calling her cousin anymore.

"Let Huang Qiu speak to the noodle shop for you; as for the noodle machine, you can go find someone to customize it," Pei Qin said as she picked up her tea.

Yu Qingxiu complied, pulling Grandma Li to their feet.

Huang Qiu led the two of them to the noodle shop, said hello to the Zhao’s family sisters-in-law, and spoke many kind words.

Lady Zhao glanced at Grandma Li and Yu Qingxiu, her expression not too pleased. These strangers, who were hardly connected, were also coming to learn how to make the noodle dishes.

Seeing that Lady Zhao didn’t look too happy, Yu Qingxiu pleaded, "Aunty! We are learning to open a noodle shop in the Capital Jingcheng, not in Yuanyang County."

Lady Zhao’s mouth twitched slightly, thinking that even in Yuanyang County, opening a noodle shop would depend on whether Fang Huifeng’s family was willing. If one didn’t come knocking on their door it would be strange. Judging by her embarrassed expression, she must have married into the Li family and only got into mischief under Grandma Li’s influence, "Then you bring the dough and ingredients over to learn! We will teach you, but you can’t tarnish our food."

"Once it’s made, just sell it directly," frowned Grandma Li.

"First make a batch and see if anyone is willing to buy it!" Lady Zhao turned and went into the kitchen to check on the dishes.

Huang Qiu watched and said, "Our lady said long ago that the noodle shop was left to Aunty Sun’s care, and from then on our family will not meddle anymore. As it was said, those who wish to learn how to run a noodle shop should seek out Aunty Zhao themselves. Our lady has intervened twice, once and for all, no third time. This noodle shop belongs to Aunty Zhao, not the Mo family, nor the Pei family, and we don’t run it!"

Grandma Li’s face could not help but darken, feeling that Pei Qin was trying to make her look bad.

Huang Qiu’s words were actually just an explanation for the Zhao’s family sisters-in-law. Since the shop had been given to them, it would be annoying if they kept interfering, even if they were on good terms.

After greeting the Zhao’s family sisters-in-law, Huang Qiu escorted the guests out and then went back home.

Yu Qingxiu whispered a few words of encouragement to Grandma Li and negotiated with Lady Zhao to pay them, and then use their purchased ingredients and condiments.

Lady Zhao did not agree, "The noodles are the same everywhere, the vegetables and meats are also bought at the market, you can give some oil and seasoning, then just take and use them. Go and buy these things yourself!"

Grandma Li cursed inwardly, but had no choice but to go out and buy them to bring back for their learning.

Yu Qingxiu often cooked and did chores at home, and easily learned the knack of making the noodle dishes after an afternoon. They then went to order a noodle machine from Sun Tiezhu.

Grandma Li was still contemplating learning to make sesame sauce flatbread, but Yu Qingxiu stopped her, "My husband is going to study, and I can’t manage it all alone; I would have to hire help. If others learn it and also open noodle shops to sell sesame flatbread, wouldn’t they be competing with our business?"

If Grandma Li did not have so many family responsibilities and her son wasn’t going off to study, she would have followed him.

Sun Tiezhu’s craftsmanship had improved, and in just a couple of days, he finished making their noodle machine without shorting them a single penny.

Grandma Li still complained, Even though they knew him, he still charged so much, without letting off even a penny.

Li Baoxiang was getting ready to leave, bought a horse in Mo Heng’s name, and it was indeed quickly procured. However, the price was steep. Li Baoxiang gritted his teeth, thinking about the unknown expenses at the Imperial College, and decided not to buy the horse, opting instead for a mule.

All preparations were complete, and it was time to bid farewell to each family.

Lady Yu gave him a hundred coins as a travel allowance.

Pei Qin also had Pei Qian give the same travel courtesy.

Li Baoxiang and Yu Qingxiu followed the merchant caravan to the Capital Jingcheng.

"Why didn’t you go with them?" Fang Li asked Fang Fu.

Lady Ruan was already pregnant, so Fang Fu no longer needed to stay at home.

"I’m waiting until Qianqian comes of age before leaving," Fang Fu said with a smile.

Fang Li snorted, "If you had gone with them, wouldn’t you have had someone to look after you on the road?" The days weren’t up yet, but he had already heard his family saying how high Pei Qian was being lifted, as if she were an officer’s wife with all the airs and graces!

Fang Fu’s eyes flashed, and he responded with a smile but no words. They were heading to the Capital Jingcheng, and Dalang had already covertly arranged an official posting for himself in Baoning County. If Fang Fu were to go, he would have to wait for a merchant caravan or an escort traveling to Baoning County to join them.

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