The county magistrate's daughter only wants to farm

When Xiang Tao heard this, he patted his chest and explained: "Don't worry, County Lord, I have listened to all the cooperation matters. There is no harm to me. Besides, I am very good at doing business."

Xiang Tao knew clearly in her heart that the conditions offered by the county lady were mutually beneficial, and some were even more favorable to her. No other employer could offer such conditions.

Gu Yin just said that casually. She knew Xiang Tao's ability very well. "Okay, then I'll rely on you for this business from now on."

"No problem." Xiang Tao nodded confidently.

Gu Yin felt satisfied that someone was taking care of the cosmetics industry. She leaned back in her chair and took a deep breath. Then she thought of asking about Xiang Tao's background: "Sister Tao, why did you think of opening your own store?"

After all, there are very few women running their own businesses in this era, and those who can do so usually do so due to sudden changes in their family or other reasons beyond their control.

"Because I like it." Xiang Tao's eyes sparkled.

"Oh?" Gu Yin was caught off guard by this answer.

Xiang Tao smiled slightly, poured a cup of tea for Gu Yin, and opened up about her past, "Yes. One year, I was washing clothes in winter and got chilblains on my hands. My mother bought me a bottle of hand cream. After applying it, my hands stopped itching and soon got better. At that time, I thought this thing was magical. It was just a little cream, but it had such a great effect. Later, I gradually learned about other rouge and powder, but my family didn't have much money. I saved for several years before I bought a whole set of rouge and powder. I was so happy at that time."

Xiang Tao smiled until her eyes narrowed. She took a sip of tea and continued, "After that, I got married and my husband passed the imperial examination. That gave me the opportunity to try all kinds of rouge and powder, and I became addicted to them ever since. Then I thought of opening a rouge and powder shop, and I didn't expect my husband to agree. I have been doing it until now."

"I didn't expect Sister Tao to be a scholar." Gu Yin raised her eyebrows, "And your husband actually allowed you to run a shop and show up in public, which is really not easy..."

Speaking of her husband, Xiang Tao smiled happily: "Yeah, I didn't expect that either. But I thought he was not interested in making money, and I happened to like it, so he let me do it."

"So what does your husband do?"

"He teaches in a private school."

The two chatted for a while, and Gu Yin also basically understood Xiang Tao's background. Xiang Tao's family now can only be described as harmonious. There are two sons and one daughter. Although her parents-in-law are not educated, they are sensible and love their children and grandchildren to help take care of the family. Her husband is devoted to teaching.

They are not rich, but they have enough food and clothing and live a happy life. I believe everyone would envy such a family, right?

Before leaving the store, Gu Yin couldn't help but ask, "What's your husband's name?"

"Ning Qian."

*

In the backyard of the county government office, Gu Chenjun lay in front of the table, staring at the pile of bottles and jars on the table, and asked curiously: "Sister, what are these?"

"Here, I'll give you a bottle. Open it and take a look." Gu Yin picked up a bottle and stuffed it into Gu Chenjun's hand.

Gu Chenjun blinked his eyes and glanced at Gu Yin, then curiously opened the bottle, and the smell of mixed herbs emanated. Gu Chenjun wrinkled his nose: "Yeah, it smells a bit..."

"Hmm?" Gu Yin glared and snatched the bottle from Gu Chenjun's hand, "If you think it's smelly, then I won't give it to you!"

Gu Chenjun pouted and made a face: "It really smells bad, and I'm not allowed to say it."

Then he snatched the cream from Gu Yin's hand and said, "What you give me is mine."

Gu Yin hummed and pinched Gu Chenjun's little face: "Next time I'll give you a fruity scent, okay?"

It’s normal that children don’t like the smell of herbal medicine. It seems that she needs to come up with a few more flavors.

After teasing Gu Chenjun, Gu Yin took another bottle and handed it to Gu Chenheng.

Gu Chenheng accepted it obediently: "Thank you, sister."

"Good boy!" Gu Yin rubbed the top of his head. The good boy was so adorable.

Gu Chenheng pursed his lips, gently rubbed Gu Yin's palm with his head, and then the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

Gu Chenshuo could see clearly that his brothers and sisters were getting along well with each other, and as the eldest brother, he was very pleased. Suddenly, a hand appeared in front of him: "Brother, this is yours."

Gu Chenshuo was stunned. He didn't expect his sister to give it to him. However, "I'm a man, so I don't need this."

"What's wrong with the man? Look, your face is dry too." Gu Yin poked Gu Chenshuo's handsome face with her hand and pouted.

"What does a man look like with all that makeup on?" Gu Chenshuo slapped his sister's evil hand away, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Brother, what you said makes sense, but this is a face cream, not a powder. When the weather is dry, apply some on your face so that it won't be cracked and painful. This is called making the best use of things." Gu Yin brought out her own ideas and tried to persuade Gu Chenshuo, "If you only know how to stick to the superficial rules and don't know how to adapt, then you are just being stubborn. Besides, does applying a face cream mean you are not a gentleman?"

Gu Yin paused, then grinned at Gu Chenshuo: "Brother, don't you think this is the truth?"

Gu Chenshuo chuckled, tapped Gu Yin's forehead, and shook his head helplessly: "You, when did you learn so many crooked theories?"

"How can this be considered as fallacy?" Gu Yin didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said.

If Gu Chenshuo knew that in later generations there were so many boys who put on makeup better than girls, wouldn't he be shocked, or would he not be able to help but complain about the decline of morals?

Gu Yin imagined the scene of Gu Chenshuo being embarrassed and laughed out loud.

"My sister is right. Make the best use of everything." Gu Chenshuo stopped struggling and took the cream.

Gu Yin gave her father another bottle, but she didn't expect Gu Huaiyi to refuse with the same reason.

But it was too easy to convince her father. Gu Yin just leaned close to Gu Huaiyi's ear and whispered, "Dad, if you don't wipe it more, your face will turn into old bark. Be careful that mom will dislike you."

"Go away, you old man, you have no respect for your elders." Gu Huaiyi pushed Gu Yin away with one hand in disgust, but with the other hand he honestly took the face cream and put it in his sleeve pocket.

Seeing this, Gu Yin covered her mouth and laughed secretly, then quietly ran to share it with Xue.

"You dare to make fun of your father." Xue nodded Gu Yin's head lovingly, and then asked about her daughter's plan, "But how do you plan to sell this cream?"

Xue also knew that Gu Yin didn't have many capable people under his command. It was a pity that this was in Ning County. If it was in the capital, it would be much better. There would be many talented people willing to help them manage...

"Don't worry, mom. I've found a solution." Gu Yin was full of confidence when talking about this.

"Really? That's good." Xue was happy for Gu Yin. Her daughter had grown up and had her own ideas.

"Yeah, don't worry, your daughter is very capable." Gu Yin looked proud.