A blessed wife leads her husband to wealth and prosperity!

What to do? Cao Qianqian really liked the second and third cards, and she didn't know which one to choose!

Shopkeeper, could you give me some advice? I don't know which one to choose.

Miss, why don't you choose the third one? Since this suitcase is your personal property, why not make a childlike version of yourself on it? That would be even better!

Cao Qianqian thought about it and agreed that it was indeed a good idea, since her miniature appearance was incredibly cute.

Let's make this third pattern!

Shopkeeper, you must make a box for me that looks just like the one in this painting!

Ms. Cao, rest assured, my family's craftsmen are quite skilled!

After choosing the design, it's time to talk about the price.

Miss Cao, your model is much more complicated than the other brother's, so it will be more expensive.

The shop sells this kind for two hundred taels!

Two hundred taels? Uh...

Cao Qianqian only heard her mother say that her eldest brother's suitcase was indeed not cheap, but she did not expect it to cost 150 taels. As for her own, according to the shopkeeper, it would be more complicated and would cost 200 taels of silver.

It seems I don't have enough pocket money, so I'll have to ask my mother for some more.

Shopkeeper, can I pay a deposit first, and then pay the balance after the goods are made?

That's absolutely right! Miss Cao doesn't need to pay me the full amount in advance.

Okay, then wait a moment, I'll have someone bring you the silver.

Miss Cao, please wait a moment, I haven't finished speaking yet.

Shopkeeper, please speak!

This box was indeed worth two hundred taels of silver, but I haven't properly thanked Madam Cao and you for what happened at the shop that day, so I won't make any money this time when I make things for you.

Just give me one hundred taels!

I would also like to thank you and your wife for speaking up for the shop that day.

Only one hundred taels?

That's not a good idea, Cao Qianqian felt a little embarrassed when she heard the other party say that. The fact that the shops were being extorted for protection money was caused by her father's mismanagement, and she had only spoken up for him.

Now they want to repay me by accepting one hundred taels less.

This made me feel a little embarrassed, but I didn't want to refuse!

After all, nobody would turn down money!

Miss Cao, rest assured, although I won't make any money from you, I won't lose money either. Consider it a gift from me to you for the reason that we are destined to meet!

Lin He'er noticed that the little maid was still a bit embarrassed, which suggested that Miss Cao was of good character and not the type to take advantage of others.

So I should give this gift in a way that makes the other person feel comfortable.

Then I thank you very much, shopkeeper!

Hearing this, Cao Qianqian naturally stopped refusing!

He was so happy that he asked his maid to fetch the money.

While waiting for someone to go to withdraw the money, Cao Qianqian and Lin He'er started chatting casually!

Shopkeeper, you don't look very old. How come you got married so early?

Her family had arranged a marriage between her and her husband's family when she was young, so she married quite early.

Lin He'er didn't like to talk about her family's affairs, so she only gave a vague reply.

How old are you this year?

In a few months, I will turn twelve.

Are you only twelve?

Cao Qianqian was surprised to find that the shopkeeper was two years younger than her.

I'm two years older than you. It seems you're really amazing; you're already running your own business.

I can't compare to a prostitute. I'm forced by life's circumstances. My family wasn't well-off before, so I had to find other ways to make a living.

Is your husband's family not good?

Uh……

Lin He'er noticed that Cao Qianqian had asked her quite a few questions, and she thought to herself that the girl was quite gossipy.

My husband's family is an ordinary farming family. My husband is in school, and the family can barely make ends meet, so we have to do some work to make a living!

Your husband is a scholar, right? You've married well. I've heard that if you marry into a farming family, you'll have to work in the fields every day, which would be much harder.

Cao Qianqian has lived the life of a rich young lady since birth, so she naturally cannot understand the life of the poor and is quite curious about rural life.

Miss is right, I am luckier than most women.

What kind of person is your husband? Is he good to you?

Miss Cao has so many questions, and they're not just ordinary gossip!

Seeing Cao Qianqian waiting for her answer like a curious child, Lin He'er had no choice but to continue.

My husband is a few years older than me. He is a calm, humble, and polite young man. He is good-looking and treats me very well.

When Lin He'er mentioned Wen Yuning, a sweet look appeared on her face that she herself didn't even realize!

After hearing the other person describe her husband, Cao Qianqian felt that this man should be quite good!

If my future husband is like her husband, I think I'll look like a shopkeeper when I talk about him in public!

Miss, the money is here!

The maid who went to fetch the silver has finally returned to the flower hall!

The conversation between the two in the flower hall also came to an end at the appropriate time!

Phew, the money has finally arrived. Lin He'er secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If the person hadn't come soon, Miss Cao, who was always gossiping, would have dug up all the details of her family's affairs.

Shopkeeper, here is one hundred taels. Please keep it safe.

Since you've given me a discount, I can't just pay a deposit anymore, so I'll just give you all the money directly.

Okay, thank you, Ms. Cao!

Lin He'er took the money and was about to head back.

Miss Cao, once the box is finished, I'll take it and deliver it to your residence!

Okay, then you can still come through the back door.

I had a very pleasant chat with you today. You don't need to be so formal in calling me Miss Cao. I'm two years older than you, so how about you call me Sister Cao?

Ah! Of course! Sister Cao!

Lin He'er never expected that her visit to the county government would catch Cao Qianqian's eye, and now Cao Qianqian was calling her "sister."

Having an older sister like this is really nice, Lin He'er said cheerfully.

"Okay," Cao Qianqian responded.

I don't know your name yet, are you going to tell me?

Naturally, my surname is Lin and my given name is He'er. Sister Cao, please call me He'er.

Okay, He'er!

Sister Cao, I'm heading back now. You can come visit me at the shop when you're free!

Lin He'er smiled and said goodbye to everyone. Cao Qianqian had her maid, Xiaoyue, personally see her off at the door.

On the way back from the county government office, Lin He'er was still a little dazed, having just become sworn sisters with someone.

Hehe. I've made a good connection today!

When Lin He'er returned to the shop, she saw Meng Xing still working hard, planing wood.

I haven't told this person that I'm going to the prefectural city tomorrow.

Meng Xing, I need to deliver something to the government office tomorrow. Come with me.

Yes, madam!

Shall we get up early tomorrow morning and set off by boat?

Okay, let's go early. If we can manage, we should try to make a round trip in the same day. Go to the carriage rental shop later and rent a carriage so we can set off tomorrow morning.

Yes, Madam. This isn't our first time visiting the prefectural city; I'll take care of things!

Lin He'er's trip to the prefectural city was something she not only had to tell Meng Xing, but also had to give some instructions to Granny Li.

If I can't make it back and forth on the same day, I can put their mind at ease.

Everything is arranged, just waiting to get up early tomorrow to set off!