Fortunate Wife

Hearing Li Man's words, the expression in Zhang Jing's eyes changed a few times. He really wanted to ask, where did she go to think that he came to her specifically to make her apologize to Wu'er?

Seeing that he was silent again, just staring at her blindly, Li Man became a little depressed, Why are you looking at me like this? Well, it was the girl who spoke rudely first, if you can get her to apologize to me sincerely first, Maybe I can consider taking back what I called her trash.

Otherwise, let’s not talk about it, she still has something to do. After folding all the shorts sewed by the embroiderers, and tidying up the tables and chairs, Li Man directly called out to Manager Zhang who was standing at the door, “Ms. Zhang, I’ll pack everything up.” It's okay, I'll go back first.

Manager Zhang thought that Zhang Jing had something important to say to Li Man, so he waited tactfully at the door. Hearing Li Man's call, he stepped in and looked at Zhang Jing again.

Zhang Jing only looked at Li Man with a strange expression.

Seeing that Zhang Jing didn't speak, Manager Zhang walked up to Li Man's side, Alright then, I'll take Miss Li out.

Yeah. Li Man responded and walked out. Suddenly, she thought of something, paused slightly, and said, Where are my husband and the others? Don't forget to call them again this time.

Hehe, I can't forget, I'll send someone to take them to the door and wait there. Steward Zhang came out with Li Man as he spoke, and found the servant in the courtyard, and told him to find Li Yan and Li Shu.

Li Man smiled slightly, and followed Guanshi Zhang, planning to go out.

At this time, Zhang Jing's voice came from behind, Miss Li, wait a minute. After saying that, he saw him come out of the door and rushed to Li Man in a few steps.

Li Man looked at him suspiciously, Is there anything else?

A ray of sunlight slanted down from the eaves, penetrated the fine black hair on her forehead, and shone into the bottom of her dark eyes, reflecting a clear and thorough image.

Zhang Jing was slightly taken aback, the corners of his lips raised slightly, and he said with a light smile, I didn't mean to ask you to apologize to Miss Wu'er.

Oh Nope? Then why is he chasing after him?

I'm here to apologize to you for what I said before. Seeing her obviously disbelieving eyes, Zhang Jing felt a little annoyed for some reason, but he didn't know whether it was annoyed at Li Man's unreasonableness, or annoyed at himself for helping him before. Wu'er bullies Li Man.

Oh, Li Man suddenly smiled, a good boy who knows his mistakes and can correct them is a good boy, not to mention that if a spoiled child like Zhang Jing, who came out of a deep house and compound, can come here to apologize to her, she thinks it is pretty good, so, I had a little bad impression of him before, but now it's gone.

Children, who doesn't make some mistakes, besides, the mistakes are not big, it's just a verbal disagreement.

She smiled and said comfortingly, You already paid for it just now, didn't you? Hehe, don't worry, I'm not angry. Actually, I'm not good either. Miss Wu'er is still young, so I shouldn't care about her.

With this smile, Zhang Jing felt that his eyes had been pricked again, and the sincere smile was so natural and soft that it could melt into people's hearts.

Then... When she said this, Zhang Jing didn't know what to say. He suddenly felt that he couldn't understand her, or that she acted so realistically that even he couldn't see it. The slightest flaw?

Okay, it's so hot, you go back, I'm going home too. Li Man smiled at him, turned around and was about to leave.

Wait. As if in a hurry, Zhang Jing grabbed Li Man's wrist.

Li Man was startled, Is there anything else?

Zhang Jing let go in embarrassment, Sorry, I, I am...

Just tell me what's going on. Li Man looked at him seriously, and felt that it didn't seem like he was apologizing on purpose.

Zhang Jing smiled shyly, I heard that Ms. Li is going to open a shop, if you need anything in the future, just come to me.

Oh... for that? Li Man looked at him suspiciously, nodded slightly, Thank you.

You're welcome. Aunt Zhang, take Miss Li out of the house and use my car. Zhang Jing said very politely.

No need. Li Man declined, Aunt Zhang has a car, and besides, just take us to Xingrong Street.

Zhang Jing didn't insist, and nodded with a smile, Well, Miss Li, go slowly.

Please stay and take my leave. Seeing that he still wanted to see her off, Li Man felt sour like the ancients.

Zhang Jing was taken aback for a moment, stopped, and watched Li Man walk away with Aunt Zhang quietly.

Seeing his expression, the servant Xiaoliuzi put his hand to his mouth and secretly smiled.

What are you laughing at? Zhang Jing squinted at him.

Little Six immediately came up to him, Master, have you taken a fancy to this Miss Li? It was the first time he saw his master looking at a girl in a daze.

Your eyes are sharp. Zhang Jing gave him an annoyed look, Come on, follow me back to the old lady.

Oh. Seeing that this topic didn't arouse Zhang Jing's interest, the little six shut up wisely, followed behind him, and walked obediently, but he was still thinking about whether the master treated this angel like a fairy. The poor girl is tempted.

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Because of Zhang Jingna's delay, Li Man came out later. Li Yan and Li Shu were already waiting at the door. They looked anxiously at the door, and they breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Li Man come out.

Li Yan went up two steps, grabbed Li Man with one hand, and said annoyedly, We agreed on an hour, how long has it been?

Li Shu followed beside him, Daughter-in-law, you're worried about us, and you don't know where you are. If you ask those dead people, they will tell you that you accompany the old lady to the opera. No matter how you ask, you don't tell us where you are. It's so annoying.

I made you worry. I'll talk about it later when I get in the car. Li Man glanced at the two apologetically, and said goodbye to Aunt Zhang.

The three got into the carriage together.

What is it that's delayed until now? Li Yan asked anxiously as soon as he got into the car, he didn't believe that Li Man would worry him for no reason.

Li Man looked at him and smiled, Look at you, you are so nervous as if I lost it? Aren't I sitting in front of you now?

If you don't tell me, I really thought you lost it. It's been an hour. Li Yan knocked her on the head angrily, Did you forget to play again?

That's not true. Li Man rubbed her head with her hands, but said happily, I have recruited all the workers, all of them are maids from Zhang's residence.

Daughter-in-law, you want the maid from the house? Didn't you not want it in the first place? Li Shu was surprised.

Li Yan is also not very satisfied with this, The old lady is really kind to you. If you want to open a shop, the shop will be so cheap that it will be given to you for nothing. If you want to hire a worker, they will send you a maid directly. It's not clothes and jewellery, you just took it from her and sold it?

What nonsense are you talking about? Li Man was wronged by what he said, I have to pay those maids.

Pay wages?

Of course, even if people are willing to give it to me, I can't let them do it for nothing. Li Man gave Li Yan a hard look, why did he always misunderstand her, It's Aunt Zhang who said that they don't have much work in Zhang's house Son, the old lady is planning to send them out of the mansion. Think about it, they are all maids who are used to living in the mansion. How will they live when they leave the mansion? Although they have skills, they do not have the protection of the Zhang mansion. So, it just so happens that I need workers to open a shop, who am I looking for? So, I selected some people in that mansion. Besides, their craftsmanship is really good, and I also inspected it in the afternoon. I recruited 20 female workers in the same period of time, which saved us a lot of time. If you put up a job recruitment notice, first of all, in this hot day, it doesn’t matter whether someone comes to apply for the job, even if someone comes, One today, one tomorrow, how much time will it take for us?

Hearing her talk for a long time, and everything seemed to make sense, Li Yan smiled, and gently pinched the tip of her nose with two fingers, See if you can do it, yes, you can do everything by yourself. We are useless.

I didn't discuss anything with them, and decided on my own. It seems that in the future, I will get closer and closer to this mansion, and I don't know whether it is good or bad.

For the first time, Li Yan felt a sense of incomprehension in his heart.

A daughter-in-law is capable. Seeing Li Man's beaming eyebrows, Li Shu was smiling beside her, and the more she looked at her, the more she liked her.

Li Man was proud, Of course, by the way, tomorrow is free, let's go to Ying County.

Ying County? What are you doing there? Li Yan was a little surprised.

Li Man opened her beautiful eyes wide, Shouldn't we buy it? You can't get this fabric from other clothing stores, right? It's been through several hands, and it's the selling price for us. Let's buy it again. After making clothes, excluding labor, time, store rent, etc., how much does this piece of clothing have to sell to earn back the cost?

Eh? Li Yan was stunned by what she said, and looked at Li Shu, both of them were a little shocked by Li Man's words.

Little girl, where did you learn these things? Seeing that she is not very old, and she is ignorant and innocent about everything, how could she know so many things that surprised them.

Li Man blinked her big eyes, Do you need to learn these? Don't everyone know that?

Doing business without paying attention to cost? No businessman would be so stupid, right? She didn't think she was smart, and she didn't know much about business. She thought it was the simplest and most basic common sense, but judging by their expressions, she obviously underestimated herself.

I'm not an idiot, don't you understand that? Not wanting to be underestimated, Li Man glanced at the two of them quietly, I won't bargain, so you can help me when the time comes.

Oh, don't be afraid, daughter-in-law, I'll take care of it. With him around, who would dare to pay a high price to a daughter-in-law.

Yeah. Li Man immediately beamed with joy.

Li Yan leaned against the car window, seeing Li Man's confident appearance, sighed slightly in his heart, and suddenly thought of the words of the servant who came to refill him tea, and asked suddenly, Choose workers all afternoon? Didn't do anything else ?”

What else can I do? Li Man was stunned for a moment, Oh, you said listening to the opera? I haven't listened to it much, and I don't quite understand the opera here, but the old lady told me the general story.

I heard that the old lady has a grandson? Li Yan asked.

Yeah. Li Man didn't care too much, just answered casually, I saw it today, and it looks pretty good, I just read it in a book with me... What kind of expression do you have?

Daughter-in-law, have you met the old lady's grandson? Li Shu was excited, and when he looked closely, there seemed to be anger in his eyes.

Li Yan's eyes were also a little cold.

Li Man immediately understood, Where did you go? At that time, Aunt Zhang and I went to the old lady to talk about the workers, and it happened that Master Jing was there. What should I do? Besides, there were many young girls there at the time.

Even eat this kind of flying vinegar, her men...

How good is he? Li Shu asked directly, Is he as good-looking as me?

The corners of Li Man's eyes twitched, It's okay, not as good-looking as you.

Li Shu laughed, but Li Yan would not be fooled by her just a few words, Not good-looking?

I didn't look carefully. Li Man frowned, seeing Li Yan's displeased expression, and added a few words helplessly, Like a girl.

Oh, girl. Li Shu laughed happily, he didn't believe that his daughter-in-law liked a man who looked like a girl.

Li Man gave him a look, No, it's just that she looks very delicate, like a girl.

Hearing Li Man say that the rich young master had a very indifferent tone, Li Yan heaved a sigh of relief, and glanced at the gloating Li Shu, Okay, don't speak ill of him behind his back, I heard that he is going to be engaged soon, yes?

Are you going to get engaged? I don't know. Speaking of this, Li Man laughed unconsciously, and told them what happened today.

Li Yan sneered, Master Jing is quite popular.

That's right, there are many girls around him, but it seems to me that the old lady is not satisfied with anyone. Li Man said.

Li Yan's heart suddenly rose again, he was not satisfied with anyone, but why did he like his wife so much? Does the old woman still want to poach the wall?

Girl, don't go there in the future.

Well, I made an agreement with the old lady to go once every ten days. Li Man said.

Ten days? You are their maids, why do you have to serve them so frequently? Li Shu was not happy.

Li Man hurriedly explained, I think the old lady is quite pitiful. Although there are many people around, few can talk. Besides, she is old, so I will take care of my elders. It's okay. Go After that, just eat and eat with me, just talk. You are afraid that she will eat me.

Isn't she afraid of her? I'm afraid of her family... Li Shu was about to say it, but Li Yan gave him a wink, and choked back on what he said.

Li Man was inexplicable.

However, Li Yan pulled her into his arms, gently rubbing her shoulders with his fingers, I've been tired all afternoon, let me help you squeeze.

Yeah. I wanted to refuse, but Li Yan's technique was really good. Being pinched by him made me feel comfortable, so Li Man leaned into his arms and let him serve her.

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When I got home in the afternoon, only Li Hua and Xiao Wu were at home. Li Mo went out at noon and hadn’t come back. It is said that he went to find a small worker who built a house, because this season is in the busy season of farming, and those who really have free time Few people.

When Li Man heard the news, she thought about putting off building a house, waiting for people to finish their work in the field and talk about it when they were free. Besides, the weather would be cooler after a while.

However, Li Mo probably hoped that she could live in a new home sooner, because she was still working hard to find someone.

After drinking cold water and washing her face, Li Man went to the east room to see the clothes Li Hua sewed.

How about it?

I just made a set, and it's for my elder brother. Li Hua smiled and showed the new clothes to Li Man.

Li Man unfolded it and smiled, It's really good, it's no worse than the ones bought outside. But, Li Hua, can you make me a set like this?

Huh? Li Hua was puzzled, and Li Yan and Li Shu, who had just entered the door, were also curious, You want to wear the same clothes as your elder brother?

It doesn't have to be the same. Li Man explained, in fact, it was also on her way back, she had a whim, I think so, don't I have to show up often in the future? You are always worried about me like this, Wearing a veil every day makes people feel weird. If I dress up as a man, won't it be convenient to go out?

A man? The four people in the room were all stunned.

Li Man nodded fiercely, and gestured Li Mo's new clothes in front of her, Look, if I tie up my hair again, no one will be able to tell that I'm a woman, right?

Unless people are blind? The four of them thought at the same time.

It's useless, if you put on a man's clothes, a woman is a woman, and you can't change it. Li Yan looked at her helplessly, and she was the only one, with weird thoughts in his mind all day long.

Li Man was shocked, but she was not discouraged, I didn't say I want to become a man, I just look like a man.

Li Hua thought for a while, I think what Man'er said makes sense. It's inconvenient to go out wearing a veil all day. Otherwise, I'll make a new one for you.

Yeah. Li Man immediately became excited, Li Hua is the best for you, by the way, I want the stone blue material.

Daughter-in-law, any material is suitable for you. Li Shu said happily, although he felt strange, but suddenly, he also wondered what his wife would look like in men's clothes.

Li Man ignored him, and directly took out the material from the big cabinet and gave it to Li Hua.

Li Hua was a little funny, this girl was really impatient, she just came up with an idea, so let him do it.

A few people were chatting, and after a while, Li Mo also came back from the outside, sweating all over his body.

Brother, go and wash your face. Li Man directly pulled Li Mo out, seeing that he was sweating profusely, and felt distressed, Fool, come back if you can't find anyone, I didn't say that I have to cover tomorrow. stand up.

Li Mo wiped the sweat from his brow with his hand, and smiled innocently, I'm not looking for someone, I was looking at Mrs. Wang's family piling up haystacks, and there was no man in her family, so I just helped.

It turned out to be helping others, Li Man looked at him distressedly, Okay, wash it away, there are still apricots at home, I'll wash some, you can eat later.

Oh. Li Mo looked at Li Man's busy figure with a smile, and his heart was filled with happiness.

After he finished washing, Li Man also washed a plate of yellow apricots, brought them together to the east room, and put them on the stool by the door, Everyone, take a break, come and eat.

Beside the door, occasionally a cool breeze blows to make it cooler. Everyone sits on a small stool, talking while eating apricots.

Li Man sat next to Li Mo, eating apricots in one hand, and fan in the other, fanning him gently one by one.

I'll do it myself. Li Mo ate an apricot, and Fang felt that it was much cooler. Seeing that Li Man was still fanning himself, he quickly took it.

Li Man gave him the fan and stood up, Sit down, I'll make dinner first.

I'll help you. Li Yan, Li Shu, and Li Hua got up at the same time.

Li Man looked at the three of them and grinned, How about the three of you do it? I'll take a break.

Li Hua glanced at his two brothers, I'll go.

I want to eat the meal cooked by my wife. Li Shu said honestly.

Li Man's head was full of black lines, I'll do it, and you light the fire for me.

Hey. After being called by his daughter-in-law, Li Shule hurriedly followed out.

Li Yan and Li Huazhong sat down again.

What's going on in the store? Li Mo asked.

Li Yan pondered for a while, and said, Don't worry, with me watching, there won't be any major problems.

How is the recruiting going? Li Hua also asked.

Li Yan shrugged his eyebrows, and told about Li Man's recruiting of Zhang's maid.

Li Mo and Li Hua were all surprised.

Li Mo said, I met that old lady once, she was very kind, but, to Man'er...

Oh, even if she has feelings for the girl, it's useless, she's already our daughter-in-law. Li Yan said.

Li Hua also nodded, Shouldn't I have such an idea. A family like theirs will never lack a granddaughter-in-law.

When Li Mo was told, he felt relieved, However, it's not good to bother people like this all the time. Second brother, let's go to thank the old lady in person when we find a day.

Hearing this, Li Yan smiled, Okay.

Li Hua is also smiling, meaning big brother, he also understands, as the head of the Li family, he went to thank you, first to show his identity, Man'er is the daughter-in-law of the Li family, second, someone else helped you , You went to thank the person, and you have two sides, and you don't want to be too entangled. You are expressing your gratitude in the open, but you are alienating in the dark.