The Lucky Farmgirl
Chapter 591 - 580 Guan Xin

Chapter 591: Chapter 580 Guan Xin

Among the younger generation in the family, besides Datou, Erya was the most decisive. Not even Ms. Feng, let alone Zhou ErLang, could persuade her now.

Moreover, both Old Zhou and Ms. Qian had agreed.

With their words in her favor, what did Erya have to fear?

Therefore, she packed her bundle early in the morning, ready to leave with Fourth Uncle.

Junior Ms. Qian took the time to make a trip home to bring Zhou SiLang back two jars of pickled vegetables. One jar contained fish, the other pork. She said, "These were made following the recipe Manbao mentioned. I’ve tried them, and they taste pretty good. I reckon you guys probably won’t cook much there, so take these two jars of pickled vegetables. You can steam or fry them whenever you want to eat."

Zhou SiLang leaned over the jars and sniffed the faint fragrance wafting out, involuntarily drooling. His eyes lit up as he looked at Junior Ms. Qian, "Sis-in-law, do you have more? I can take some extra with me."

"No more left. Where would I get more on such short notice?" Junior Ms. Qian said. "You take these two jars first. Next time you come back, I’ll make some more for you."

"This stuff can last quite a while; it also needs time to ferment. One month is definitely no problem." Junior Ms. Qian instructed Erya on how to consume the pickles, then added, "I put some Zanthoxylum fruit in there. It’s a bit spicy, so don’t let Manbao eat too much."

Erya promised to follow the instructions.

Junior Ms. Qian asked Zhou SiLang, "When will you come back next time?"

"That’s hard to say. Anyway, Yizhou City isn’t far from here. It’s just a two-day trip. I should be back once a month, got to bring some stuff for Mr. Zhuang too."

Jr. Mrs. Qian felt reassured and asked, "Has Manbao grown taller? Will she need clothes made for the summer? I was thinking of pulling some fabric to make clothes for her, so when you come back in a month, you can bring it to her."

Zhou SiLang hadn’t noticed whether Manbao had grown taller, but figured she probably hadn’t grown much in just over a month.

So he shook his head.

Junior Ms. Qian felt at ease and then inquired about what colors of clothes were popular with the young ladies in Yizhou City.

Zhou SiLang: He didn’t know. Couldn’t they just make clothes casually? As for new clothes, it was good enough to have any to wear.

But clearly, Junior Ms. Qian didn’t think so now; she had become choosy about patterns. Therefore, she told Zhou SiLang, "When you get to Yizhou City, if the young master from the Bai Family sends any letters back, you follow suit and send one back to ask Manbao what patterns she likes, and if she’s gotten taller or gained weight?"

Zhou SiLang nodded noncommittally and asked, "Sis-in-law, why did only you come back? Where are eldest sister and the others?"

"The shop can’t do without people, so your eldest sister is busy with the staff there." Junior Ms. Qian said, "I was worried about sending Datou back because he can’t speak clearly, so I thought it was better for me to return."

Old Zhou asked, "Can Xi handle it alone? Her cooking is not the same as yours."

Junior Ms. Qian smiled and reassured, "Don’t worry, Dad. For dinner tonight, we’re just selling noodles, steamed buns, and dumplings. Plus, Eldest Master Guan has sent someone to look after us, so it’ll be fine."

Old Zhou frowned, "Has Guan Xin been to the shop to see Xi these last few days?"

Junior Ms. Qian confirmed and, thinking about how her eldest sister’s attitude had softened lately, she cautiously said, "Dad, I think Eldest Master Guan is a decent person."

Old Zhou snorted coldly, "No matter how good he is, he’s still a homeless bachelor and a soldier at that. No way!"

Zhou SiLang couldn’t help but look at Junior Ms. Qian, as he was particularly concerned about her relationship with his eldest sister.

Seeing Old Zhou angry, Junior Ms. Qian dropped the subject, and no one else in the Zhou family dared to speak, not even Ms. Qian voiced an opinion this time.

After everyone parted, Zhou SiLang couldn’t help but sneak over to Junior Ms. Qian, "Sis-in-law, what’s the deal with my eldest sister? Didn’t she refuse him?"

Junior Ms. Qian glanced outside, then whispered, "She hasn’t agreed, but Eldest Master Guan often comes to sit in the shop. When there are problematic customers, he can lend a hand. Over time, your eldest sister has softened a bit."

Junior Ms. Qian added, "Not long ago, he sent someone to propose, but Dad flatly refused."

Zhou SiLang clicked his tongue, "Even after that, he still has the face to show up at the shop looking for my eldest sister?"

Junior Ms. Qian gave him a sidelong glance.

But Zhou SiLang disdainfully said, "He sure has thick skin. My eldest sister is so great, and he’s just a soldier. By what right does he think he can marry my sister?"

Meanwhile, the ’soldier’, Guan Xin, had just arrived in Yizhou City. He and his companion first went to the military station to submit official documents and then headed to find a restaurant to eat dinner.

His companion complained non-stop, "Yizhou City is even worse than our county town. They don’t even include a meal, even though we’re out on official business."

"We’re subordinates visiting superiors. It’s good enough they don’t throw us out; now you’re thinking about food?" Guan Xin found out where the food was cheaper nearby and followed the directions he was given.

After inquiring about the prices on the way, he settled for a smaller establishment. His companion couldn’t help but complain, "Brother Guan, you’ve been too frugal lately. We rarely come to the prefecture city, and we’re not eating meat, nor drinking any wine?"

Guan Xin poured himself a bowl of plain boiled water and replied, "No money."

The companion rolled his eyes.

Guan Xin said, "I need to save my military pay for getting married. Those of you who are already married should think about saving your money instead of eating mine."

"What are you saying, Brother Guan? Didn’t the Zhou family turn you down?" His companion, noticing Guan Xin’s displeasure, hurriedly added, "Of course, I’m not just thinking about you treating us. Remember, Lord Yang wanted to matchmake for us, and there were quite a few who were interested in you, Brother Guan. If you wanted to get married, you could have done so a long time ago, so I think..."

Guan Xin waved his hand, "No fate, so didn’t you guys marry them instead?"

As they were talking, a familiar voice called out, "The usual, please, and give us extra rice."

Guan Xin turned to look and saw Manbao and Bai Shanbao standing outside with two baskets, waiting, while the store owner very familiarly took their baskets into the kitchen.

Guan Xin couldn’t help but stand up and call out, "Manbao?"

Manbao turned around and upon seeing Guan Xin, was momentarily surprised, then smiled and waved, "Is that Brother Guan? Hi there."

Guan Xin’s face lit up with a smile, particularly pleased, "Hi, hi. What are you up to? It’s been a while since I’ve seen you at your sister’s place for a meal. Why have you come to Yizhou City?"

"I came with my teacher. What are you doing here, Brother Guan?"

"Oh, I came to deliver official documents. I’ll be heading back early tomorrow." Guan Xin quickly invited Manbao and her company inside to sit, and though they weren’t particularly close, Guan Xin was enthusiastic, especially since he was pursuing her sister, right?

Guan Xin, an experienced soldier recently reassigned back here, had his connection with the Zhou family due to Manbao.

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