A husband found in the village? I bought a regent for a penny!

Gu Xixi could tell that Shi Tou had something to say, "You brat, is there anything you can't say in front of me?"

Only then did Shi Tou make up his mind and look up at Gu Xixi earnestly.

"Sister Xixi, if you come to sell things in the future, can I work for you?"

"Moving things, showing the way, bargaining—I can do it all!"

Gu Xixi was taken aback. "You want to work for me? Are you short of money?"

Shi Tou first shook his head, hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "The medical expenses you helped me get before are enough for me to live on for a while, but what about the trees at home..."

"I need to save some money to take good care of them."

Gu Xixi understood that farming also required capital investment.

Such a large nursery, apart from daily labor costs, also requires money for water, fertilizer, pest and disease control, etc.

She couldn't help but frown. If things continued like this, with only income flowing in and no income flowing out, it wouldn't be a long-term solution.

Shi Tou thought Gu Xixi was worried about him, so he comforted her instead, "Sister Xixi, I can do it. Although I'm not very strong, I can do a little bit every day, which is enough to take care of these fruit trees."

"When the fruit ripens next summer, I'll take it to the market to sell and be able to support myself."

Gu Xixi sighed inwardly and raised her hand to press down a tuft of hair that was sticking up on his head.

"Let's not talk about that now. It's lunchtime, let's eat something first."

"I'd like to come over to your place for a while, and then we can discuss your job situation, okay?"

Stone was even happier. "That's even better! Welcome!!"

The best restaurants and eateries in Qingtian County are all located around East Street.

Gu Xixi chose a restaurant called "Bai Li Xiang". "I heard from Madam Meng that this restaurant has a chef from Jiangnan. Let's try it."

Since transmigrating into the book, she had only ever eaten at roadside stalls in the city. This was her first time dining out in ancient times, and she was quite looking forward to it.

Stone had never been to such a grand restaurant before, and his eyes were already overwhelmed with sights even before he stepped inside.

Of those traveling with him, only Mu Nanzhao was adept at the task.

He glanced coldly at the shop entrance, exuding an air of superiority that disregarded the small shop.

Two waiters immediately rushed over, smiling, and asked, "How many guests are there?"

Mu Nanzhao tossed the reins to the waiter without even looking at them, as if he were leading not a little black donkey, but an expensive Akhal-Teke horse.

"The three of you, please find a quiet spot."

The waiter immediately called out loudly to the customers inside, "Three distinguished guests, please request a quiet seat inside!"

A waiter led the donkey cart to its parking spot, and two more waiters came out and eagerly welcomed the three of them inside.

Shi Tou was dumbfounded. He tugged at Gu Xixi's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Chen must be a rich man's son, right?"

Gu Xixi broke out in a cold sweat. Sure enough, even if a phoenix were to wear poultry feathers, it would still not resemble a poultry.

She could only cover her mouth with one hand and explain in a low voice, "He just comes from a scholarly family, so he might look more refined."

Shi Tou nodded in understanding, then looked at Mu Nanzhao thoughtfully. "So this is what you call charisma."

The two crickets chirped softly, but it didn't escape Mu Nanzhao's ears.

A slight smile curved his lips.

Aura? That's a fairly pleasant assessment.

There are about ten tables in the main hall of the restaurant, but three tables are specially set up on the inner side near the window, each separated by a flower and plant screen.

It ensures a relatively independent space, while also allowing you to turn your head and gaze at the distant mountain scenery through the window.

This is the second best seat after the private rooms on the second floor.

Gu Xixi picked up the menu. "What would you like to eat?"

Mu Nanzhao: "Whatever."

Shi Tou glanced at Mu Nanzhao, shifted in his chair, and straightened his posture. "Sister Xixi, I'm fine with anything."

Since none of them were ordering, Gu Xixi didn't hesitate and ordered dishes in a continuous stream.

Rouge-colored quail, steamed meatballs in broth, shrimp with fragrant tea, pickled mustard greens with pine nuts, and a bowl of mutton and wolfberry soup for each person...

While Gu Xixi was ordering, Shi Tou kept glancing at the prices on the menu, his expression shifting from surprise to shock.

He finally couldn't help but dissuade her, saying, "Sister Xixi, there are only three of us. If there are any more, we might not be able to finish eating."

Gu Xixi smiled and handed the menu back to the waiter, "That's all for now, and I'll have fragrant rice as my main dish."

She thought for a moment and then added, "And another pot of your shop's homemade osmanthus wine."

Stone craned his neck and watched the waiter walk away before saying, "Those dishes are too expensive."

"That one dish of stir-fried shrimp alone is enough to cover my food expenses for a month."

Gu Xixi said, "You can tell whether stir-fried shrimp is fresh or not just by tasting it; you can't fool diners."

"The river shrimp have to be transported from elsewhere. The shrimp that die along the way have to be discarded. After that, they are peeled and their heads are removed, resulting in a large loss. Naturally, they are the most expensive of these dishes."

Stone clicked his tongue in amazement, "It feels like eating money directly, I really don't know how delicious it could be."

When the food and drinks were served, Shi Tou took a bite of the stir-fried shrimp and then fell silent.

Tender, smooth, and bouncy, with a rich and delicious flavor, you might accidentally swallow your tongue while eating it.

The waiter placed a pot of osmanthus wine down, but Gu Xixi told him to leave only a wine cup.

She filled her glass, looked at the stone first, and said, "Children shouldn't drink alcohol; they should eat more vegetables."

She then smiled at Mu Nanzhao and said, "Since you're driving, it's not advisable for you to drink alcohol."

In fact, it was the old doctor who repeatedly warned that Mu Nanzhao must not drink alcohol now.

Osmanthus wine is made by marinating fresh osmanthus flowers and rock sugar in the current season.

It has a golden color and a strong sweet fragrance of osmanthus.

Gu Xixi happily poured herself a drink, while Mu Nanzhao looked at her, a hint of warmth flickering in his eyes.

He scooped a meatball into her bowl and said, "Eat something, don't just drink."

"Although osmanthus wine tastes sweet, it is mostly made with spirits, so it has a strong aftereffect."

Gu Xixi waved her hand dismissively, "It's okay, I can hold my liquor very well."

Her past drinking record is documented.

She was having barbecue with her roommates at Shanghai University. It was her first time drinking alcohol, and she easily downed twenty bottles of beer without batting an eye.

Later on, he would drink baijiu and beat up a table of senior students, and when he went to a bar with his senior sisters, he would drink a few glasses of foreign liquor without diluting it, scaring away lecherous men who tried to pick him up.

I went to Northwest China with my doctoral supervisor for a project, and we drank so much that the local men begged for mercy and admitted defeat...

Confident in her alcohol tolerance, Gu Xixi ordered a second pot.

She hadn't tasted fine wine in a long time and was really craving it. Plus, she'd made some money today and was in a good mood, so why not have a few more drinks?

Suddenly, a person burst into their screen.

The man reeked of alcohol, swayed unsteadily, and stumbled and collapsed onto the table after taking a few steps.

Fortunately, Shi Tou acted quickly and managed to lift the plate of quail, preventing it from being knocked over.

"What are you doing!" Stone asked angrily.

The man's head was buried between his arms, so no one saw him. As he slowly stood up, supporting himself on the table, his gaze lingered on Mu Nanzhao's face for a moment.

"Sorry, sorry," the man apologized with a grin, looking like an ordinary drunkard.

Mu Nanzhao looked up, his eyes sharp.

The man had already turned and was walking away. "Strange, how did I get to the wrong place? They should be over there..."