Divorced woman with child travels through time

Upon arriving at the market, Chen Wenfang noticed that there were even more people than last time, probably because everyone had been cooped up for so long due to the rain.

After finding a spot and putting her things away, Chen Wenfang wasn't in a hurry to set up her stall. She hadn't brought much this time, and planned to give Young Master Ouyang some multi-flavored peanuts first. She asked Aunt Liu to keep an eye on things for her while she stood up, and then she saw Uncle Tian's stall not far away, with a very honest-looking man next to him, presumably Aunt Lanhua's husband.

Uncle Tian saw Chen Wenfang, smiled at her, and waved. Chen Wenfang took her things to Uncle Tian's stall. Slippers and straw sandals filled two large stalls; Uncle Tian's family must have taken Chen Wenfang's advice to heart. There was a huge pile of slippers, even more than straw sandals, and several jars of syrup were being boiled nearby. It seemed Aunt Liu had already taught Aunt Lanhua how to make syrup.

"Hello Uncle Tian, ​​how's business? How's it going?" Chen Wenfang greeted Uncle Tian with a smile.

She also smiled at Aunt Lanhua's husband who was standing next to her.

Uncle Tian gave a big smile and said, "Madam Chen is here. You can pick any slippers you like here today. If you choose one, I'll give it to you for free."

Chen Wenfang laughed and said, "Really? Then I won't be polite!"

Uncle Tian laughed and said, "Of course, what you say, Uncle Tian, ​​means it."

Chen Wenfang squatted down to examine the slippers' workmanship. Simple yet beautiful, she touched them; they were smooth and even, without a single burr. There were even a few pairs of flip-flops. Uncle Tian watched her choose shoes with a smile. He had just opened his stall today and had already sold two pairs of slippers, ten coins a pair—a great start! He had to thank Mrs. Chen for it.

Chen Wenfang picked out three pairs of adult slippers and a pair of flip-flops. Having learned that Ouyang was the only son in the Ouyang family, she smiled and said to Uncle Tian, ​​"I'm going to the Ouyang residence later to deliver food to Young Master Ouyang. I'll also give him these slippers. With his help in selling them, your whole bunch will definitely be sold out by the afternoon."

Uncle Tian hurriedly said, "It's not appropriate to give this to Young Master Ouyang, it's such a lowly thing."

Chen Wenfang laughed and said, "What's inappropriate about it? Our young master must have a father who cares deeply about the people and loves them most to become rich through their own efforts."

Uncle Tian said, "Then I'll give you a few more pairs and put them with Cuihua, so you can take them home when you go back later."

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle Tian." She nodded to Aunt Lanhua's husband, then took her slippers and returned to her stall. She still needed to ask how to get to the Ouyang residence.

Back at the stall, I told Aunt Liu about it. Aunt Liu smiled and said, "It's simple. Just walk to the end of this market, turn right, and you'll see restaurants and upscale shops over there. Just ask around and you'll find out. Everyone knows the Ouyang family."

Chen Wenfang agreed, packed her slippers, and walked over with Chen Xuanyu.

"There are so many people shopping!" Chen Wenfang gripped Chen Xuanyu's hand tightly, trying to walk to the side where there were fewer people. After squeezing through the market, things got better. The area was lined with restaurants, all tastefully decorated and new, mostly made of wood with upturned eaves, carved beams, and painted rafters, showcasing the elegance and refinement of ancient architecture. Since her transmigration, Chen Wenfang had only seen dilapidated houses; even the village head's house in Wangjiazhuang was just a simple tiled house, nothing like ancient architecture. She had been too busy in her previous life to travel much, and now she was finally seeing a different world.

Just as I was enjoying the view, I heard someone call out from the right, "Madam Chen, Madam Chen..."

Chen Wenfang looked over and saw Wangcai standing at the entrance of the restaurant on the right, carrying two food boxes in his hands.

Wangcai walked over and asked happily, "Is Madam Chen going to our residence?"

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "That's right, I was just about to ask for directions when I saw you."

Wangcai laughed and said, "I packed some food from Zuixianlou for you, young master. I'll take you to your residence."

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "That's perfect. Is it heavy? Let me carry one for you."

Wangcai laughed and said, "It's not heavy at all, don't be polite, hold the child's hand." Then he asked, "What kind of food are you planning to bring for the young master?"

After finishing, Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "I brought the young master some of my homemade multi-flavored peanuts."

"Peanuts? The kind that the auntie selling at the stall next to you sells?" Wangcai asked.

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "Yes, I heard that these peanuts came from Southeast Asia. Aunt Liu only planted them last year and had a good harvest. She sells them as seeds."

“It would be a waste to sell them as seeds and then eat them,” Wangcai said.

"No, not really. Even ordinary families like Aunt Liu can buy a hundred or so kilograms of produce. It's definitely easy to buy elsewhere too. It's not that it's anything special; it's just about eating it fresh," Chen Wenfang explained. She thought to herself, "Wangcai really talks too much."

"That makes sense." Wangcai thought that this Madam Chen seemed to know how to talk, and, well, she was quite reasonable. He didn't know how to describe it for a moment, and wanted to scratch his head, but he was carrying things in his hands. Suddenly, he fell silent.

Chen Wenfang glanced at Wangcai and then changed the subject, "Brother Wangcai, how much longer until we arrive at the Ouyang residence?"

Wangcai snapped out of his daze and laughed, "We'll be there soon. It's over there up ahead." He gestured with his hand towards a tall wall not far to the left. Chen Wenfang looked over. The Ouyang residence was very grand and imposing.