Wealth and glory seek stability

"Brother Lei Zi, please get up quickly. How can I deserve such a great gift from you?" Jian Xi hurriedly helped Lei Zi up.

Shen Nanxing was also shocked by Lei Zi's behavior, but his recognition of Lei Zi deepened. This man is quite sensible and knows how to repay kindness.

Although Lei Zi was quick-witted, once he made up his mind, nothing could change it. "Sincerity for sincerity, I remember all the kindness you've shown me, and I have nothing else I can give back to you except my life." He now completely changed his tone, expressing his complete submission to Jian Xi.

He had never thought that one day he would be so respectful to a girl who was so much younger than him.

But he did all this willingly, just for Jian Xi's words: You're worth it!

He started out at the age of twelve and encountered setbacks everywhere. The owner of his former trading shop didn't treat him as a human being. He did all the dirty and tiring work without a single complaint, but was finally kicked out.

Even though he did all the heavy lifting at the dock, he did no less work than an adult man, but the boss considered him too young and only paid him ten cents a day while others could get twenty cents.

In order to earn five cents a month, my ten-year-old brother went to the mountains to cut grass for pigs before dawn every day. His tender shoulders were covered with blisters, but he never said a word.

His mother only earned eight cents for washing a hundred pieces of clothes for others. At the age of thirty, her hands were worn out and as rough as dry tree bark.

He was also angry at the unfairness of fate. He had tried so hard, but was still trampled in the mud and unable to turn over.

Is this how my life will be?

Fortunately, I met Jian Xi.

It was the first time someone told him that a real man should have lofty ambitions, and he deserved it!

For the first time, someone affirmed his value and gave him respect and trust.

It would be a lie to say that she was not touched. Jian Xi promised seriously, "Don't worry, as long as I am here, I will never treat you unfairly." As a capable person, she would not be stingy with money at all.

Jian Xi handed an envelope to Lei Zi, "There are two thousand taels of silver in it, which will be used for the daily operation of the rice shop. You can decide how to decorate it. I will come to check from time to time. You can take over the manor with this voucher. My brother and I are not suitable to show up. I will hand all of this over to you today."

Lei Zi didn't expect Jian Xi to give him so much freedom. It was no different from giving the shop to him. He didn't know how to express himself. "Miss, from now on, I will record every penny spent in the shop in a book and not waste a single cent." This was his promise to Jian Xi, and it was also a constraint on himself.

Jian Xi used the same tactics her boss used to her in her previous life, "If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have given you full authority. Trust people when you employ them, and don't trust people when you don't employ them. I believe that with your talent, you will be able to handle these things with ease."

As expected, Lei Zi was moved to tears, and swore that he would run the shop well and live up to Jian Xi's trust.

Jian Xi had to stay in the palace every day and couldn't go out frequently. She didn't actually have much hope for this shop because, due to the influence of her previous life, exchanging money for fixed assets was the only investment method she could think of.

A day passed like this, and Shen Nanxing would return to the military camp later.

Jian Xi suddenly remembered that there was one thing she hadn't done.

The fan that she and Caixia had embroidered before had not been sold yet. This was a rare opportunity to sell it, so she couldn't waste it.

Lifting your legs and walking towards the largest embroidery textile factory in the capital——

Baoxiu spinning.

Usually, women came into the embroidery shop. Shen Nanxing took a quick look and felt that it was inappropriate for him to go in. "Xi'er, go in and take a look. I'll wait for you outside."

As evening approached, the embroidery shop was deserted.

The guy inside was not very enthusiastic when he saw Jane Xi come in.

Jian Xi went to the counter and asked, "Do you accept embroidery work here?"

The counter was occupied by a woman who looked like she had just gotten married. She wore her hair in a bun despite her young age. “We accept only fine products. If the girl has small items like handkerchiefs, she can go to other embroidery shops.”

Jian Xi looked too young and didn't look like she could embroider at all. The woman guessed that it must be a handkerchief or sachet embroidered by her little girl for fun.

"I have a round fan here. Please estimate its price." Jian Xi was not annoyed. She took off the cloth cover of the fan, revealing the smooth fan surface.

She had seen all kinds of monsters and demons in her previous life, and she was asking someone to do her a favor, so she could still tolerate the woman's tone.

It was getting dark, and the woman moved the fan closer to the lantern next to her. As the fan moved, the picture of the beauty on it seemed to emit flowing light. "The embroidery is good, it's authentic Suzhou embroidery." After saying that, she turned over the fan to look at the back.

The woman was afraid that she was dazzled, so she took another lamp and looked at it again and again.

!!!

this,,,

How can this be?

She was a little undecided.

He told the little girl who was doing odd jobs, "Go and call my mother over."

"Yes."

Soon.

A woman who looked very dignified and steady walked out. She was about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, with her hair neatly combed, adorned only with two gold hairpins.

"Mom, come and look at this fan!" Meng Ying shouted loudly.

"Meng Ying, don't be rude."

"Yes, mother."

Meng Hui took the white jade fan and looked at it. He didn't think there was anything wrong with it. It was just ordinary Suzhou embroidery. He was about to open his mouth to reprimand her when Meng Ying said weakly, "Mother, please take a closer look at the back."

Hearing this, Meng Hui looked at the back.

Sure enough, I found the difference.

"Is this... double-sided embroidery? No, that's not right. This is double-sided three-dimensional embroidery!

Who sent this?"

Meng Ying pointed under the counter. Meng Hui lowered his gaze and saw Jian Xi. "Did you embroider this?"

Jian Xi denied: "No."

Meng Hui thought about it and it was true. If such a young person could embroider this, it would be incredible.

Jian Xi continued, "This is something I embroidered with my friend."

!!!

Meng Ying couldn't help it, "Little girl, lying is not a good habit for you." She didn't believe that this was embroidered by Jian Xi.

Jian Xi didn't want to argue about this issue. "No matter who embroidered it, can you accept this round fan?"

Only children argue about right and wrong, while adults only care about practical interests.

After examining the round fan, Meng Hui gently placed it on the table. "Of course I will take it. The embroidery on this fan is not outstanding, but the technique used has been lost. I am Meng Hui, the owner of Baoxiufang, and this is my daughter-in-law Meng Ying. I wonder if you, little girl, know who made this fan? We can also estimate its price."

Jian Xi once again said seriously: "I have just said that this is an embroidery made by me and my friend. It is not made by a famous artist. If you think it is worth buying, please make an offer. If not, I will go and ask other shops."