My humble days in ancient times

Xu Qinghe was a little puzzled: "No, why are you smiling at me?"

"Brother, do you think that Manager Zhao might like you? And his daughter might also like you?" Xu Ruyi blinked mischievously.

"Nonsense, that's not serious." After saying that, Xu Qinghe left in a hurry with a red face.

Xu Xiaohua said, "The eldest young master is really clueless. He's driving Shopkeeper Zhao crazy."

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "But big brother is right. It's better to get married later. It's good for your health."

"It's because you always say this, and it's affecting the eldest young master." Xu Xiaohua scolded.

"Really? That's really my fault." Xu Ruyi said this with a smile on her face.

Because canned yellow peaches were very popular and had an excellent reputation, Xu Ruyi made a prompt decision and built another Ruyi Yellow Peach Canning Shop just to the east of Ruyi Chili Shop.

When the village head and Wang Youcai heard the news, they were so happy that they couldn't stop smiling.

The village head couldn't help but say, "This girl has generously paved roads and built factories this year. The village's prosperity will depend on her in the future." His face was full of satisfaction and pride.

"Isn't it? Several families in the village are going to build houses this year. I wish I could grow three heads and six arms. I really have no time to rest for a moment." Wang Youcai said helplessly while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"There is money for you to earn, but you are not happy." The head of the village joked with a smile.

"It's just too tiring. We all work at the same time." Wang Youcai complained with a bitter face, but there was satisfaction in his eyes.

The two men looked at each other and burst into laughter, and their laughter echoed in the village.

Wang Youcai quickly gathered people in the village and started working enthusiastically.

Since there were other people in the village who needed to build houses, Wang Youcai also recruited a lot of people from the neighboring village to help.

After more than a month, the house was finally completed. The new house sparkled in the sun.

It was also a coincidence that Grandpa He Tiezhu came over at this time.

Seeing the brand new house, he asked curiously, "Who built that? Why is it built next to the chili sauce?"

"I built it. It's the yellow peach canning shop." Xu Ruyi said with a smile, her eyes full of pride.

"Okay, okay, my granddaughter is so capable." He Tiezhu looked very happy, and the wrinkles on his face became deeper due to his smile.

He Tiezhu said excitedly again: "I came here today to tell you a great news." His eyes were shining with excitement.

"What good news?" Xu Ruyi and others asked impatiently, staring at He Tiezhu.

"Your aunt gave birth to a big fat boy." He Tiezhu said loudly excitedly, gesturing with his hands.

"What a happy event! Congratulations, grandpa." Xu Ruyi smiled and quickly congratulated He Tiezhu.

He Tiezhu was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. His smile was as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum, and he kept saying, "Congratulations!"

Later, when we went to my uncle's house for a full-moon banquet, we learned that he had bought a rather spacious courtyard in town. In front were three bright shops, and in the back was a large courtyard. In the courtyard, there was a quaint well and a lush osmanthus tree. There were also three spacious and bright main rooms and three warmly decorated east wing rooms.

He Tiezhu said happily: "The yard is quite big, and we all live there now. This way your uncle won't have to rush around every day." His face was filled with satisfaction.

Xu Ruyi nodded repeatedly: "That's good."

He Tiezhu continued with a beaming expression, "From now on, your aunt will just focus on taking care of the kids, and your uncle and I will just focus on getting ready."

Xu Ruyi thought this arrangement was pretty good: "Uncle, are you still selling egg pancakes and rice balls?"

"Yes, you don't know anything else?" He Tiezhu smiled helplessly.

Xu Ruyi thought for a while and said, "Let me think about it!" She frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

Later, Xu Ruyi patiently taught her uncle He Changsheng how to make steamed buns, flower rolls, and red date cakes.

Now He Tiezhu and He Changsheng were busy. They woke up before dawn every day to prepare ingredients, kneading dough, fermenting, and steaming. Their hard work paid off, however, with a significant increase in their income.

In the morning they sell their popular egg pancakes and rice balls as usual.

All day long, they sell plump white flour buns, soft and delicious flower rolls, and sweet and tempting jujube cakes.

Later, within two years, they went to the county town and successfully opened several steamed bun shops. Their business became more and more prosperous, and their reputation became more and more famous.

Xu Ruyi would sometimes tease her grandfather: "Grandpa, are you okay? You're always busy all day long."

"Why not? I'm living a fulfilling life now. It feels good to do something and stretch my muscles." He Tiezhu was in high spirits, with a satisfied smile on his face.

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "That's good. Grandpa, you must take care of your health and don't get too tired."

He Tiezhu nodded: "Don't worry, girl, Grandpa knows what's going on. By the way, how's your business going?"

Xu Ruyi said confidently: "Grandpa, my family's business is also good, please don't worry about me."

At this time, He Changsheng and his aunt came over and said, "Ruyi, our steamed bun shop is what it is today thanks to the skills you taught us."

Xu Ruyi waved her hand and said, "Uncle and aunt, we are one family and we should keep our distance. Let's work together and our lives will get better and better."

It was a sunny day, and Xu Ruyi went to the county town for a trip in a happy mood.

She strolled into the bookstore in the county town and browsed among the shelves filled with books.

At this moment, in a corner, she saw a familiar figure. She felt that he looked familiar, but she couldn't figure out who he was no matter how hard she tried. Meanwhile, on the other side, the same thing happened to Fang Zhimo.

Finally, it was Fang Zhimo who broke the brief confusion first. He walked over and said with sudden enlightenment: "It's Miss Xu. It's been a long time since we last met. Miss Xu's appearance hasn't changed much after all. But now she is even more beautiful." There was a bit of surprise and appreciation in his eyes.

Xu Ruyi smiled gracefully: "Young Master Fang is still so fond of joking. I wonder what books Young Master Fang bought today?" She looked curiously at the books in Fang Zhimo's hands.

At this time, Fang Zhimo's friend laughed and interrupted, "Fang Zhimo has passed the examination and may now go to the provincial school. Next year he can go to the capital to take the imperial examination?" His tone was full of admiration and envy.

Xu Ruyi was slightly startled, and then a sincere smile bloomed on her face: "Congratulations, Young Master Fang is indeed a rare talent. I wish Young Master Fang success in the imperial examination and a bright future." Her words were soft and sincere, as if carrying endless blessings.

Fang Zhimo also smiled. "Ruyi is a good name. We have Ruyi Fast Food Restaurant, Ruyi Dumpling Shop, Ruyi Chili Shop, and now we have Ruyi Canned Yellow Peaches. I should be wishing you great wealth and a bright future."

At this time, Xu Xiaohua came over and said, "Miss, the books have been bought. Let's go back!"

The two of them wandered the streets again, and eventually came to where they had set up their stall before. The bridge was still there, but next to it stood a large, newly built three-story shop with a large courtyard behind it.

There was a sign in front of the door saying that there would be a cooking competition in ten days, and participants who made signature dishes would receive generous rewards.

"I heard that a nobleman from the capital is coming here to open a restaurant?" Xu Xiaohua said.

"Really? Then I'll definitely participate and get to know that noble man."

At this time, a carriage drove up and a handsome man got out.

Xu Ruyi looked at the man and the servant beside him and remembered: it turned out to be Yun Muqing and Yuanbao.

Yun Muqing and Yuanbao also saw Xu Ruyi.

They stood in the wind in silence, looking at each other.

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(End of the article)