Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 58 Dividends
After making up his mind, Lin Zhiqing planned to go out and look for a shop the next day.

She was having breakfast when a smiling female voice came from the courtyard gate: "Xiao Qing'er, you've really made it!"

Lu Nanyue's figure soon appeared in front of Lin Zhiqing.

She sat down without hesitation, grabbed a piece of dessert and began to eat slowly: "Tell me quickly, how did you win the first place?"

Lin Zhiqing signaled Aunt Mu to bring another bowl of porridge, and then briefly explained the matter.

After she finished speaking, Lu Nanyue also finished the last mouthful of porridge, then picked up the teacup and sipped and rinsed his mouth, then nodded:

"So that's how it is. Princess Pingning looks gentle and kind, but she actually has so many ulterior motives behind the scenes. Fortunately, you are smart, otherwise this situation would be very difficult to get off the hook."

"But this clothing design competition is the first time I've heard of it. It's quite fresh."

"Xiao Huai said that the skirt you designed is quite exquisite. I came here today just for that skirt."

Lu Nanyue's every move and gesture was very gentlemanly, but when he spoke, he spoke without pausing.

It's just a piece of clothing, there's nothing wrong with it.

Lin Zhiqing asked Aunt Mu to take out the skirt. Lu Nanyue's eyes lit up and she touched it reluctantly for a long time before looking away.

"It's not difficult to make this skirt. If you like it, I'll find some materials and make another one someday." Lin Zhiqing shrugged.

"Really?" Lu Nanyue was a little excited and grabbed Lin Zhiqing's wrist: "Xiao Qing'er, you are so kind."

As she spoke, she rubbed her head against Lin Zhiqing's shoulder.

Lin Zhiqing was not used to such intimate touch. He calmly pulled his hand out and changed the subject:
"Nanyue, I have something I want to tell you."

"Are you talking about reopening a clinic?" Lu Nanyue replied while adjusting her skirt.

Lin Zhiqing nodded.

In fact, although she knew very well that the clinic she opened was not an ordinary one, she still wanted to use the name of the clinic. Since there was a possibility of becoming a competitor, ordinary people would inevitably have some thoughts in their minds.

Lu Nanyue quickly folded up her skirt and said, "It's really awkward for you to tell me this. The Lin family is a den of dragons and tigers. It's already difficult for you to survive there. Even if you open a clinic with me, you can't make it public."

"Now that you have passed the path of the Bachelor's Mansion, whether you want to open a clinic to solve your financial problems or to break away from the control of the Lin family, you will always have a share in the Lu Family Clinic. I will always support you."

"Besides, didn't you sign a contract with Xiao Huai? No matter how you go around in circles, you still can't get around the word 'Lu'!"

She analyzed the matter in just a few words. As she spoke, her eyebrows moved, her nostrils flared, and there was a smile on the corners of her mouth. She was very sincere.

Lin Zhiqing didn't say anything, but a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Have you chosen a shop that suits your taste?" Lu Nanyue walked to the window and fiddled with the flowers and plants on the table.

Lin Zhiqing helped Aunt Mu clear the dishes before ordering some tea. "Although I noticed it a few days ago, I didn't know much about it. I plan to go see it in person today."

Lu Nanyue cut off the dead branches and leaves and said, "It's time to take a look at the shop. The location and feng shui of this shop are very important. You have finally got such an opportunity, so you must choose a good one."

Lin Zhiqing paused while pouring the tea powder, thought for a moment, and decided to tell the truth: "Nanyue, I want to open a store in Xishi."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Nanyue put down the scissors and said, "West Market? Are you crazy? That place has everyone, from high-ranking officials to beggars and beggars. If you're not careful, something bad will happen. It's really not appropriate."

Lin Zhiqing had expected her reaction. According to what she had seen last time, the market town of Shengjing City was divided into two parts: the East Market and the West Market.

The East Market is prosperous and has a good location, and is frequented by dignitaries.

Compared with the East Market, the West Market is more dilapidated, the rent is cheaper, and most people do business here.

Lin Zhiqing analyzed the situation and thought that opening a clinic in Xishi was feasible, but it would take longer to make money.

But her money is limited, so she can stay in the West Market first and then go to the East Market when she has more money.

How could Lu Nanyue not understand her thoughts? After hesitating for a moment, he began to grope in the medicine box he carried with him.

After a while, she handed a purse to Lin Zhiqing.

The purse was a bit old, and the gold thread embroidered on the flag was badly worn and looked a little white.

"What is this?" Lin Zhiqing didn't understand what it meant.

Lu Nanyue sat down again: "Open it and take a look."

Lin Zhiqing touched his purse and felt a hard touch.

It's silver!
She didn't open the purse, but pushed it back in front of Lu Nanyue:
"Although I have limited money, it's enough to rent a shop. Your clinic has a lot of expenses, so you can take this money back."

Lu Nanyue frowned, her cheeks slightly red with anger: "Xiao Qing'er, you are going to piss me off to death!"

"Although I usually only give you a little money, I have saved your share privately. I even put Miss Hua's consultation fee in it last time."

"You have a large family, and those young masters and young ladies are not easy to mess with. If you bring all the money back, it will definitely be squandered by those wicked people."

"The clinic hasn't been doing well in the past few years. Excluding the money you and I send elsewhere every month, I roughly calculated that we have a total of 78 taels and 2 qian of silver..."

"It's a little less, but it can solve the urgent problem."

When Lu Nanyue said this, she pushed the purse over again.

Lin Zhiqing noticed that she mentioned "money that is sent somewhere else every month" and felt a little confused.

However, this is a secret between the original owner and Lu Nanyue. She cannot show any expression of doubt or questioning now, otherwise her identity will be exposed.

After realizing that he couldn't act rashly, Lin Zhiqing temporarily put this issue behind him.

"Xiao Qing'er, there's no need for us to talk about this, but lately I've always felt that you've been irritated by what happened last time, and you're unwilling to talk to me when you have difficulties." Lu Nanyue sighed, her face looking a little lonely.

"I was planning to put the money next to the flowerpot when I left, but after hearing your thoughts, I realized you probably wouldn't take it if I just put it down like that."

"Seriously speaking, these are all your dividends. Why shouldn't you accept them?" As she said that, Lu Nanyue picked up the purse, stuffed it back into Lin Zhiqing's hand, and then quickly stood up to say goodbye.

She left without looking back, and before leaving, she reminded him that she would go to see the shop with Lin Zhiqing the next day.

This series of actions left Lin Zhiqing no chance to refuse.

Looking at the heavy purse in her hand, she tightened her grip and finally let Aunt Mu put the purse away.

(End of this chapter)