I trade in both worlds

Xu Ziqi frowned slightly, thinking about sending a letter to the Liu Mansion in the capital to explain the delayed delivery.

When he thought of the complicated traditional Chinese characters, his head began to ache. He quickened his pace and decided to find the street notary first.

When Zi Qi arrived at the small market, he looked around and soon found the old gentleman who was sitting behind a simple bookstall, with his head down, concentrating on writing.

Xu Ziqi stepped forward quickly and said softly, "Old sir, can you help me write a letter?"

The old man raised his head and smiled kindly: "Of course, young man, go ahead and talk. I'm listening."

Xu Ziqi explained the whole story in detail. As the old man listened, he picked up his pen and wrote quickly. His skillful strokes seemed to jump on the paper.

After a while, a neatly written letter appeared in front of him. Xu Ziqi took the letter, thanked him repeatedly, paid the money and left in a hurry.

When Xu Ziqi walked into Jinxiu Pavilion, a faint scent of incense wafted into his nose.

He walked straight to the counter and found Sister Feng who was busy.

"Hello, Sister Feng. I am Xu Ziqi, Xu Ziqing's brother. I would like to ask you for help with something." Xu Ziqi said politely.

Sister Feng raised her head and smiled when she heard the words: "Oh, it's Master Xu, what's the matter? Please go ahead."

Xu Ziqi took out a letter from his bosom, handed it to Sister Feng, smiled bitterly, and explained the whole story one by one: "It's like this, Sister Feng, I have a batch of goods to deliver to Liu's house in the capital, but because the escort agency needs to deploy vehicles and personnel, my originally planned delivery schedule has to be postponed for ten days."

"I would like to ask you to help take this letter to Chief Steward Liu, explain the reason, and express my apologies."

Fengjie took the letter and first glanced at the handwriting on the envelope, her eyebrows slightly raised, obviously recognizing that it was the handwriting of the letter writer on the street, and raised her eyebrows.

Then he put away the letter, nodded and said, "Okay, Master Xu, I will deliver this letter to Chief Steward Liu as soon as possible.

Hearing this, Xu Ziqi's tense mood relaxed, and he smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Feng. Please also say a few good words for me, Sister Feng."

"This delayed delivery is my fault. I will deduct one tael of silver as liquidated damages for each day of delay according to the contract. I just hope that Chief Steward Liu can understand my difficulties and give me a chance to correct my mistake."

Sister Feng looked at Xu Ziqi's sincere expression, smiled and comforted him, "Mr. Xu, don't worry, I will try my best to explain it to you. Although Chief Steward Liu is strict, he is also a reasonable person."

Xu Ziqi nodded gratefully, then said goodbye to Sister Feng and left Jinxiu Pavilion.

On the way back, Xu Ziqi's mood did not feel much better after sending the letter. He began to reflect on himself, thinking that he had never done business before and did not manage his time well, which led to this situation.

The next batch of champagne can be prepared in bamboo baskets now, and the escort agency should also make an appointment half a month in advance. In the future, when communicating with customers about the delivery time, you must reserve more time.

In the Liu Mansion in the capital, Liu Fu was pacing anxiously in the study. Seeing that the delivery date was approaching and Xu Ziqi had no news, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Mr. Liu has high hopes for this batch of red wine. If Xu Ziqi's mistake causes important matters to be delayed, he, Liu Fu, cannot afford the consequences.

Just when he was so anxious that blisters appeared on the corners of his mouth, the letter sent by Sister Feng appeared in front of him like timely rain.

He quickly opened the letter, read its contents carefully, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Fu folded the letter and took it to show Master Liu.

Mr. Liu was sitting at the desk in the study, holding an account book in his hands and frowning.

He asked every day when the wine would arrive and his expectations for this batch of wine were extremely high.

Liu Fu handed the letter to Master Liu and said softly, "Master, this is a letter from Master Xu who asked Sister Feng to deliver it. The letter said that due to the escort company's reasons, it would take ten days to set off for the capital."

"However, he expressed his willingness to bear the liability for liquidated damages in accordance with the provisions of the deed."

Mr. Liu took the letter and read it carefully.

After reading it, he smiled and said to Liu Fu, "I didn't expect Xu Ziqi to still have a sense of contract. There's no need for the penalty, it's not much. As long as the goods can be delivered, a few days late is not a problem."

Liu Fu nodded. He thought so too. Since there was no problem with the goods, they could just wait for Xu Ziqi to deliver the goods with peace of mind.

A few days later, it was April 15th. After nearly half a year of renovation, the shop bought by Xu Ziqing finally had a brand new look.

The exterior walls of blue bricks and black tiles have been renovated, and every brick and tile reveals the craftsman's meticulousness and delicacy.

The carvings on the lintel have also been carefully restored. The once blurred patterns now sparkle in the sun, recreating their former glory.

The courtyard in the backyard has been transformed into a quiet and elegant leisure space.

The courtyard is shaded by green trees and filled with the fragrance of flowers. Stone tables and stone benches are scattered throughout the courtyard for people to rest and drink tea.

A pool of clear water lies quietly in the middle of the yard. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. A few goldfish are swimming leisurely in the water.

Xu Ziqing stood at the door of the shop, looking at everything in front of him, his heart filled with joy and satisfaction.

As you walk into the store, an ancient atmosphere hits you in the face. A rosewood dressing table stands quietly in a corner, with a smooth surface like a mirror, reflecting everything in the store.

Every layer of the huanghuali bookshelf is filled with books that Xu Ziqi and his sister bought from Dayun Dynasty. Those yellowed pages record the vicissitudes and changes of history.

A mahogany desk lies next to the bookshelf, with rice paper spread on it, as if waiting for writers to write at any time.

Lin Feng walked closer with curiosity, carefully examining the delicate wood texture, and couldn't help but sigh: "These woods are really rare. Xiaoqing, where did you find these treasures?"

Xu Ziqing smiled slightly and did not answer directly. Instead, he pointed at the furniture around him and said softly, "These are the hard work of my brother and I. You asked me where I found them. I can only say that it was fate that brought us together."

Lin Feng nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

He knew that Xu Ziqing and his sister had secrets and could always find some strange things.

But he doesn't care about these. As long as they are doing legitimate business and not breaking the law, he is satisfied.

He himself also has things he doesn't want to tell others. He has always believed that no matter how close the relationship is, there must be private space, as long as it does not violate the law or violate moral bottom lines.

Xu Ziqing happened to share the same idea, so the two of them got along very comfortably.

Huanghuali rose chairs are scattered around the store, and the carvings on the chair backs are lifelike, as if you can smell the faint rose fragrance.