The next morning, they went to the newly bought shop together. Ru Yue looked here and there in the empty shop, and gestured from time to time. Anyone who saw her could tell how happy she was.

"Is Ruyue satisfied with this shop?"

"Well, the front can be used as a shop for business, the upstairs wing in the back can be used as staff dormitories, and a room downstairs can be used as a kitchen and dining hall. The rest can be used as a warehouse. It's simply perfect. And more importantly, you can stay here when you come to the capital to take the provincial examination next April. Living in your own yard is always better than staying in an inn. I can also rest assured to prepare everything you need for the exam. It will also be much more convenient for you to live here when you come to the capital to study in the future."

Chu Ning'an didn't expect that Ru Yue thought so far ahead, and that he was actually an important part of her thinking. His heart unexpectedly warmed up. Was she caring about him more and more?

Not long after, the man with yellow teeth came in with a man. Ru Yue looked at them with a smile. The man was not tall, but very sturdy. He had an unshaven face and looked a little sloppy, but his eyes were particularly bright.

"Girl, this is the carpenter Tang I told you about yesterday. His craftsmanship is definitely the best in our city." He raised his thumb.

"I trust what Brother Huang says." She turned and said to Carpenter Tang, "Uncle Tang, Brother Huang probably told you everything about me. I drew the blueprint yesterday. Do you think it can be done?" Ru Yue didn't say much to him, just handed over the blueprint.

Carpenter Tang didn't say much, and seemed to disagree with what Ru Yue said, but he took the blueprint and glanced at it casually.

But in a moment, Carpenter Tang's small eyes seemed to suddenly expand and become exceptionally bright, "Did the girl draw this blueprint?"

"Exactly."

"I'll take the job." He didn't even ask for the wages. "But I do have one condition. I don't like people telling me what to do when I'm doing the work. If you trust me, let's agree on the job. When we set a time, you can come and inspect it. If you think it's okay, you can pay me."

This guy is really weird. He's not afraid that the master won't recognize his work as in vain after he's done the work. But this makes Ru Yue feel more at ease. Doesn't that mean she doesn't have to stay here to supervise?

"Uncle, do you mean that I don't need to keep anyone to supervise me and can just leave everything to you?"

"That would be best, of course. If you have any concerns, you can come over every now and then. As long as I can meet the requirements on your drawings, you don't need to worry about the specifics. Do you agree?"

The yellow-toothed man seemed to have gotten used to Carpenter Tang's behavior. He didn't say a word and was just a middleman.

"Uncle, how many days do you think it will take to complete? What's a reasonable wage? How much are the materials? Should I find someone to help you?"

"Come and inspect the work in ten days. You don't need to worry about the assistants. I have my own suitable people. I don't care how much they are paid. I will work for ten days and you can give me five taels of silver. As for the material costs, you can advance ten taels. I will refund you if there is any excess or shortfall."

"Okay, then it's settled. Let's sign the contract. Brother Huang is here too, so he can be our guarantor."

They were all straightforward people and everything was settled in a short while.

"Uncle, I'll leave everything here to you. I'll come to inspect it in ten days." Ru Yue gave him the key and ten taels of silver, thanked the yellow-toothed man, and walked out.

Great, I can go home tomorrow.

The next morning, the sky was filled with mist and seemed a little colder. The morning light seemed even colder behind the mist.

Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an got on the carriage and left the city.

Going back to the city is not like going out before. You have to stop and walk along the way, but you still have to stop for a while in some places.

Two days later, they arrived at Lingnan Town. After packing up, Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an went back to the dilapidated courtyard.

"The girl is finally back. I was worried that you might think we were a burden and leave forever." A Qiao babbled, "We are all ready and can go with the girl at any time."

"Is the little brat feeling better now?" Ru Yue was worried about the child, and even more worried that his illness would be transmitted to others. After all, this era was different from her previous life, and a cold could very well take a person's life.

"Don't worry, girl. Everything is fine. It won't delay your trip."

Okay, then tomorrow morning you guys take your things and go home with me.

Three days later, as night fell, the group arrived at Kunyang Town. They were almost home, but Ru Yue was no longer anxious. "Uncle, you drive really well. I wonder if you would be willing to drive for me in the future."

The old driver didn't seem to expect Ru Yue to ask this, but he still thought about it seriously. "It's a blessing for me that the young lady doesn't mind me. But I have an old wife at home, so it's not convenient for me to follow the young lady alone."

"Uncle, you can go back and discuss it with Auntie. If you are willing to follow me, you can move into my house together."

"Okay, then I'll go back and discuss it with the old lady."

"Haha, okay, I'll wait for good news from uncle."

The road was not very long, and after chatting for a few minutes, it seemed that the Meng family's new house was right in front of them.

After walking for more than ten days, I finally arrived home.

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