"This place is really nice!" Luo Chu praised it as soon as he entered the courtyard. "It's spacious and bright, and it has a certain elegance." He couldn't help but turn to Ding Erli and say, "It's all thanks to the eldest master and the second young lady..."

Ding Erli smiled and nodded: "Yes, it is indeed very comfortable here. Since it is their face, we should just accept it. We should work harder in the future. This place is close to An An's yard, so it is convenient to take care of her if anything happens."

The two walked into the room, which was simply yet warmly decorated. Luo Chu looked at the bed and said to Ding Erli with a smile, "Erli, you're right. I can finally get a good night's sleep tonight!" Ding Erli gave him a reproachful look, "You only know how to sleep. Why don't you clean up quickly?"

They were chatting and laughing while packing their luggage. Luo Chu suddenly seemed to remember something and asked Ding Erli, "Erli, how do you feel now?"

Ding Erli said: "I just feel a little dizzy, nothing serious."

"Just lie down on the bed, I'll clean it up." Luo Chu had already made the bed and told his wife to go and rest quickly.

"Thanks a lot."

"It's not hard work!"

After traveling non-stop for over a month, everyone was exhausted and tired, as if their strength had been drained. So they decided to take a good rest, sleeping for two or three days until they finally recovered. The kitchen, knowing their hard work, specially prepared a local delicacy for them: Jiangshui beef soup noodles.

The jiangshui beef noodle soup is a true delicacy! Its distinctive sour flavor and unforgettable refreshing taste are highly sought after by locals. The secret to this unique taste lies in the jiangshui ingredient—the cabbage. After a period of fermentation, the cabbage develops a distinctive sour flavor. Combined with the slender noodles, each one is incredibly chewy. The combination of the rich jiangshui and fresh vegetables creates a tart and delicious flavor that leaves a lasting impression. The tender and juicy pieces of beef are especially irresistible, leaving everyone wanting more. It was arguably the most satisfying meal for the group after a long and tiring journey.

At that moment, Su Shi'an looked up, blinking her bright eyes. She curiously asked Su Shikuan, "Brother, what are your plans for today?" She was dressed in a vibrant crimson gown, paired with thin black boots. She looked effortlessly casual yet elegant. Her pearl earrings, in particular, sparkled and captivated her. These earrings were exactly what she wanted to promote today.

Su Shikuan responded: "I'll go see if there's a suitable stall. If there is, we can start selling goods tomorrow."

"Brother, haven't you bought a shop here yet?"

"Well...we don't come here often, and it would be inconvenient to manage the shop if we buy it. Moreover, although there is no war for the time being, if the war breaks out again, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep the shop..." Su Shikuan explained.

Xiao Ran took over Su Shikuan's words and continued, "Shikuan is right! Although the grassland tribe was repelled this time and a trade agreement was signed, if they have the will, they may tear up the agreement at any time and march south to plunder again."

Su Shian sighed, "Yes, war not only kills people, but also affects everyone's ability to make money. Why bother?"

"An An is right. Isn't it better to just do business properly? Why do you have to come and rob?" Xiao Ran agreed with a smile. He was wearing a dark gray brocade gown today. It was understated yet elegant, comfortable and relaxed. Compared to Su Shikuan's crescent-shaped white brocade gown, the two had their own merits and were equally good.

However, this was not due to the clothes themselves, but the indescribable unique temperament of Xiao Ran. This temperament was natural, and even if Su Shikuan was outstanding in both temperament and appearance, it was still difficult to overshadow Xiao Ran's brilliance.

At this time, Su Shikuan put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, turned around and ordered his subordinates: "Let's go, we have to leave early and return as soon as possible."

It was now the end of May, the sun was getting hotter, and the weather was getting warmer. Therefore, their time to go out was limited, and they had to return to the house to rest before noon.

Hearing this, Su Shian hurriedly shouted: "Brother, I want to go with you too..."

Su Shikuan walked forward without looking back and replied, "Let Xiao Ran accompany you slowly. I'll go over and take a look at the situation first. If we go too late, I'm afraid we won't be able to get even a good stall." After that, he left quickly with his men.

Xiao Ran took the opportunity to say, "An An, take your time eating. Afterwards, I'll take you to Yangguan to see the local customs and practices. As for finding a stall, let Shi Kuan worry about it! Once he finds one, you can go shopping."

"Xiao Ran, you are right!" Su Shian liked his idea. He didn't expect that Xiao Ran also had as many clever ideas as himself!

So, the two continued to enjoy their breakfast leisurely and then started chatting again.

"Xiao Ran, what do you think of this place?" Su Shian asked curiously.

"I feel pretty good. Although it's not as prosperous as Xuyang City, it has a different kind of tranquility and simplicity. The premise is that there is no war." Xiao Ran replied with a smile.

"Yeah, I think so too. And the people here seem very hospitable." Su Shian nodded in agreement.

"Yes, this is the charm of small places. People live a simple life and have closer relationships with each other. Unlike in the capital, people are always busy and indifferent." Xiao Ran said with emotion.

"That's true. However, I still prefer Xuyang City. After all, there are more fun places there where people can enjoy life to the fullest." Su Shian thought of the various lively scenes in the capital and couldn't help but yearn for it.

"Haha, of course. But it's also fun to come to such a strange place occasionally to experience a different life." Xiao Ran said with a smile.

In this way, the two of them ate breakfast and chatted happily. Until the sun gradually rose, they decided to get up and set out to explore the scenery of the town.

Su Shikuan brought his men to the center of the town, where a lot of people had already gathered and it was very lively. Su Shikuan looked around and found that there were many stalls here, and there were some empty spaces, so he decided to find a suitable stall to set up.

He found a nearby dealer and asked if there was a stall suitable for them. The dealer enthusiastically recommended several locations, but after examining them, Su Shikuan found that the stalls were either relatively remote and small, or lacked sufficient foot traffic, and thus didn't quite meet his requirements. Furthermore, some of the vendors around the stalls were selling items that were too similar to his own, which also left him unsatisfied.

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