In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Qiao Zien had a solemn expression on her face. She opened her folding fan and fanned herself gently without saying a word, as if she was lost in her memories.

Chen Ruotong didn't bother him, and fiddled with the jewelry at the counter. She loved displaying the goods the most, and she felt an indescribable joy in her heart as she fumbled with those gold and silver jewelry. Even if she didn't wear them, she was happy just to touch and look at them!

Qiao Zien drank a sip of tea, and the past events came to his mind vividly: he had come here on the tenth day of the third lunar month, and when he wore this body, he felt pain all over his body. However, many new memories suddenly emerged in his brain, the growth history of a thirteen-year-old boy, which was both sad and absurd. The scenes that the servant of the Qiao family saw and the conversations that he heard also appeared in Qiao Zien's mind.

He felt that this child was pitiful, sad and hateful. His stepmother had harmed his mother and tortured his little body and spirit, but he was completely unaware of it. He was in a romantic relationship with Fang Wenxuan all day long, and he felt ashamed for the original owner. So, when Fang Wenxuan found him, he cut off all ties with him and hurt Fang Wenxuan. He, Qiao Zien, had no feelings for Fang Wenxuan at all. Those were all the feelings of the original owner, so he cut the Gordian knot and cut off the past. He did not tell Chen Ruotong the truth either. He was afraid that Chen Ruotong would laugh at him and look down on him. He hated that kind of relationship the most. He would never allow the original owner's past to affect his future life.

He didn't care about the position of the crown prince. He didn't even look down on the status of the crown prince. He didn't earn it himself, so he didn't want it. If you give it to him, he will take it; if not, he will rely on himself. As for the fact that Tian killed the original owner and his mother, he is not in a hurry to take revenge. He just wants to study hard, pass the imperial examinations, and speak with strength. Although he has nothing now, it is not difficult for him to go back to the Marquis' Mansion for revenge with his brain and skills. But he is not in a hurry. He wants to cultivate his own forces. As long as he wants, the Marquis' Mansion will be his sooner or later. He is still disdainful of dealing with Tian and others. It is meaningless.

After drinking a cup of tea, Qiao Zien pulled herself away from her memories and said with a faint smile: "Brother Guchuan, why do you act like a little wife? You fiddle with those jewelry all day long. They are women's accessories. What do you care about? If you really like them, you can wear them secretly. Anyway, everything in the building belongs to you. You can wear them secretly and no one will see you." After that, she laughed.

Chen Ruotong's heart tightened: Is this kid playing tricks on me? Has he started to doubt me? Or has he discovered me? Or is he just joking?

"Hahaha... I think Brother Zien looks more like a girl. Come on, come on, brother will find you some flowers to wear." Chen Ruotong picked out two beautiful golden hairpins, walked out of the counter, and was about to put them on Qiao Zien's head. Qiao Zien was at a loss, and he sat stupidly on the chair, at a loss. He didn't expect this boy to be so naughty that he wanted to wear jewelry for him. While he was stunned, Chen Ruotong put the two hairpins on his bun.

"Tsk, tsk, so pretty, whose daughter is this?" Chen Ruotong lifted Qiao Zien's chin with her finger. Then, she burst into laughter and ran back to the counter.

Qiao Zien's face turned red, and all she could say was, "You, you, you, ridiculous, ridiculous!" Then she pulled out her hairpin, threw it on the counter, and left angrily.

Chen Ruotong ran out the door and shouted, "Hey! Are you angry already? It was just a joke, you are so funny!"

Qiao Zien walked a short distance and stopped to touch his face. He was so hot and sweaty. What happened to him? He was just joking with him, why did he take it seriously? He shook his head and laughed. Why did I run out? Didn't I come to take Brother Guchuan home?

So, he sat at the corner of Huicui Building, first to cool down the sweat and cool down, and then go back to Huicui Building!

Chen Ruotong didn't have the extra time to care where Qiao Zien went. There were customers in the store, and she had to go to the store!

The visitors were none other than Madam Zhang and Zhang Ruixi. Madam Zhang particularly liked Chen Ruotong and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen Si is here. Business in the store must be very good recently, right?"

Chen Ruotong bowed and said with a smile, "Not bad, Madam Zhang, Miss Zhang, please come in and sit over here. Shen Bing will serve tea."

Mrs. Zhang and Miss Zhang were sitting on chairs in the reception room. Miss Zhang was looking around, as if she was looking for someone. Chen Ruotong understood that she was looking for her third brother!

So he said, "Business was busy this morning, and it's almost closing time. There are not many customers. Third brother is learning how to make gold in the backyard!"

"Oh, really? He likes gold-making?"

"Yes, he designed some jewelry himself. When the store is not busy, he goes to learn goldsmithing and learn a craft so that he can support his family in the future!"

"What an ambitious kid. Xiaoxi, take out your drawing."

Zhang Ruixi took out two hairpin patterns from her sleeves.

"I have to say, the painting is really good, and the style of the hairpin is very novel. It looks very delicate and it will definitely be very beautiful when it is made!" Chen Ruotong praised.

Madam Zhang said, "This child just loves to tinker with these things. She paints and draws every day. She says that if she can draw beautiful jewelry, she will feel even more accomplished if she can make it herself. How can a girl like to do things that men do?"

Chen Ruotong's eyes lit up. Oh, my third brother has found someone who shares the same ideals as me! We need to match them up. Miss Zhang is pretty, well-educated, and has a strong personality. She also likes my third brother a little. What a perfect match they are! But my family background is not up to hers. She is an official, and my family is a businessman, which is lower than farmers. Eh? That's not right. My grandfather and father are farmers. That won't work either. It's not up to standard! Chen Ruotong thought of a lot more.

"As for hobbies, there is no distinction between men and women. It is always good to have your own hobbies and have something to do. If you treat your hobby as a career, it is also a good choice. Women can also have a career. Who says women are inferior to men?" Chen Ruotong encouraged.

"Child, I love listening to you talk!"

Mrs. Zhang and Zhang Ruixi, with their eyes full of smiles, came to give designs to make jewelry. Zhang Ruixi has reached the age of marriage and can talk about marriage. Recently, matchmakers have been knocking on the door. Mrs. Zhang wants to add some jewelry dowry to her precious daughter, so she wants to make the designs designed by her daughter.

At this time, Chen Sanhe had finished studying and walked in from the back door: "Shen Bing, is the fourth brother gone?"

"The Third Young Master and the Fourth Young Master are in the reception room, drinking tea with Madam Zhang and Miss Zhang." Shen Bing replied.

Chen Sanhe felt a little shy when he heard the three words "Miss Zhang". He didn't dare to disturb them and sat at the cashier to check the bill. It was almost closing time, so he had to settle today's bill and then hand the money in his hand to Chen Ruotong.

A moment later, Chen Ruotong and the other two came out of the reception room. Chen Sanhe hurriedly walked out of the cashier counter, bowed and said, "Mrs. Zhang, Miss Zhang, take care!"

Mrs. Zhang looked at Chen Sanhe and nodded with a smile. Zhang Ruixi also looked at Chen Sanhe with a smile, lowered his head and followed Mrs. Zhang out of Huicui Building.