There is a happy inn in the capital.

Li Shuchen: "This is Aunt Zhang's."

Li Shuchen handed Aunt Zhang a celadon bottle.

Aunt Zhang accepted the bottle with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Miss." Seeing the words "Scar Removal Cream" on the bottom of the bottle, her eyes welled up with tears. The young lady was still concerned about the scars on her body.

Aunt Zhang gazed deeply at the young lady. Meeting her was the greatest blessing of her life, and she was overjoyed.

Li Shuchen sensed her gaze and saw her eyes redden; she knew she liked the gift. After all, what girl doesn't love to look beautiful?

Besides, Aunt Zhang is still so young.

Li Shuchen: "It's a packet of traditional Chinese medicine for Xiaofeng, for soaking his feet."

Xiao Feng happily accepted it: "Thank you, Miss."

After Li Shuchen finished distributing the items, she kept remembering the favor Yiling had asked her to do.

So he said, "There's another matter; please keep an eye out for a twenty-two-year-old man."

She wore a blue purse embroidered with blue star flowers at her waist, named Song Nuanhe. "If you see her, please let me know."

Manager Xu: "Don't worry, Miss, we will definitely keep an eye out and inform you immediately if we encounter anything."

Li Shuchen nodded: "Okay, everyone go about your business. Uncle Xu, please stay."

The crowd dispersed excitedly.

Li Shuchen: "Uncle Xu, has anything happened in the past month?"

Manager Xu thought for a moment and then said, "There is one thing. A few days ago, Manager Liu came to me and said he has a farm in the suburbs of Beijing that he is in a hurry to sell. He asked if Miss wanted it. That's all."

The manor? It would be nice for her to grow fruit; one manor isn't nearly enough for her right now.

Li Shuchen: "Tell him I'll go check it out tomorrow."

Shopkeeper Xu: "Understood."

When Li Shuchen returned home, his parents were already waiting at the door.

"Chen'er, you're finally back!" Madam Li checked Li Shuchen from head to toe to see if he was unharmed.

Li Shuchen spun three times to the left, then three times to the right, and even jumped around a few times. Seeing this, Madam Li smiled broadly and said, "As long as you're safe and healthy, that's all that matters."

Li Shuchen: "Mom, I'm fine. Look closely, Manager Xu even said I've gained weight."

Mrs. Li: "Oh, it's true! You've grown taller and fatter too."

Master Li: "Father looks a bit plumper. It's good that he's plumper; he looks better when he's plumper."

"Let's go inside. I've sent someone to inform Xiao'er; she should be here soon."

As soon as Li Shuchen entered the house, she saw steaming hot food. She didn't know how many times it had been heated up so that she could have a hot meal as soon as she got home.

Master Li: "Father's cooking skills are not good, he only cooked some simple dishes, but they are still edible."

Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs, stir-fried bok choy, a plate of shredded potatoes, cold black fungus salad, and a pork rib soup.

Li Shuchen watched with envy; it was good to have someone thinking about him.

Li Lingxiao: "Sister"

Li Lingxiao rushed in from outside and said hurriedly.

"Is my elder sister alright?"

Li Shuchen: "I'm fine, everything is alright."

Li Lingxiao: "Everything is fine at home, sister, don't worry."

Li Lingxiao looked at Li Shuchen with anticipation.

Li Shuchen, of course, knew he should praise him: "Xiao'er is really capable."

"Sit down and eat, everyone. The food will get cold if you wait any longer," said Mr. Li, then served food to Mrs. Li.

Li Shuchen and Li Lingxiao also sat down, and Li Shuchen began to eat.

A bite of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, sour

Another bite of stir-fried bok choy, without salt.

Try that plate of shredded potatoes again; they're not crispy.

Ignoring the superstition, I tried a cold wood ear mushroom salad, but it was tasteless.

Never mind, she can just have some soup; it's too salty.

Li Shuchen looked up and saw that her mother and younger brother were eating very well, taking bite after bite without stopping. Could it be that there was something wrong with her sense of taste?

Seeing that she hadn't started eating, Mr. Li asked, "Is it not to your liking?"

Li Shuchen shook his head and said, "No, no," then took two mouthfuls of rice. Hmm, the rice was still edible.

Have some rice soaked in pork rib soup.

Time flies when I talk to my family about what I've seen and heard along the way.

After the meal, Li Shuchen took out the gifts he had brought for them: a silk garment for each person.

There's also a vintage rose mirror for my mother.

"What a beautiful little mirror! It reflects me so clearly!" Mrs. Li exclaimed, holding the mirror up to her reflection.

Master Li remarked from the side, "Madam is even more beautiful now."

Li Shuchen: "As long as Mom is happy."

Li Shuchen was also very happy to be home, and slept extremely soundly that night.

The next morning, Li Shuchen went to the inn, where a middle-aged man was chatting happily with Manager Xu.

This must be Manager Liu.

As Li Shuchen stepped into the inn, Manager Xu introduced...

"This is my boss, Miss Li Shuchen."

"Miss, this is Manager Liu."

Greeting each other

Manager Liu: "Miss Li, I've heard so much about you. To be so capable at such a young age, this inn is thriving under your management."

Li Shuchen: "Manager Liu, you flatter me. Your achievements are also remarkable."

Manager Liu: "Haha, the carriage is ready, please come in."

Li Shuchen: "Please"

Manager Liu and Manager Xu rode in the same carriage.

Li Shuchen and Grape shared a carriage.

Luckily, Grape had prepared motion sickness medicine for her to take first, otherwise she would have vomited the whole way.

"We've arrived, Miss Li."

When Manager Liu's voice came, the carriage stopped.

Li Shuchen got out of the car and looked at the estate in front of him.

This one is huge, much bigger than hers, almost twice the size.

Manager Liu led Li Shuchen to take a look inside; it was also a vegetable garden, with some vegetable scraps still scattered about.

The house has twelve rooms and a long corridor in the middle, like a courtyard. If grapevines were planted next to it, it would be very pleasant to enjoy grapes while relaxing in the summer.

Li Shuchen was very satisfied with this estate.

Li Shuchen: "I wonder what price Manager Liu is willing to offer?"

Manager Liu: "Three thousand taels of silver"

Manager Liu's price was quite reasonable.

Li Shuchen: "Two thousand eight hundred taels of silver"

Li Shuchen tried to bargain, but not too aggressively.

Manager Liu readily agreed: "Sure."

Li Shuchen paid a deposit of one thousand taels of silver, with the remainder to be paid later. He returned in the afternoon after completing the formalities with Manager Liu.

Li Shuchen went to the Sanbao Hall to retrieve some items, then took the grapes to the West Market.

I bought a stick of incense, four bundles of gold ingots, and then went to the North Market. I bought the usual stuff, and after thinking about it, I also bought a shredded chicken, a steamer of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), and a packet of osmanthus cake. I can't always eat the same things; I need to change things up occasionally.

This chicken smells delicious; Grandpa and Grandma will definitely love it. Li Shuchen also grabbed a handful of flowers and held them in his hand.

People on the street could tell at a glance that Li Shuchen was going to visit his grandparents, and they all praised him for his filial piety.

I visited three times in just two months, while some people might not visit their deceased relatives even once a year.

Once we arrived, the process was the same: set out the food, offer incense, and burn paper money.

Li Shuchen: "Grandpa and Grandma, I brought a jar of grape wine from Jiangnan. I think it's sweet and sour and I'm sure you'll love it. There's also a type of rice cake, which is delicious—soft, chewy, and sweet."

Li Shuchen: "This time I bought some different kinds of delicious food for my grandparents to try."

Li Shuchen: "The inn is doing quite well now, and we're making a lot of money. Chen'er plans to renovate the house so that Father, Mother, and Xiao'er can live more comfortably."

Li Shuchen: "Are you comfortable living in your grandparents' house? If not, please tell me in a dream, and I will take care of it immediately."