The goods were delivered to the Hu Mansion on time on the second day of every month, but this time they were almost forgotten due to the busy schedule.

Xia Lian carefully packed the fragrant soaps and counted them repeatedly, but found that the servants of the Hu Mansion did not come to pick up the goods as promised, so she came to the yard to inquire about the situation.

"Xia Yue, Xiao Yu, quickly find a few people to pack up the new perfume made by the studio, and ask Ping Yi and Uncle Chen to deliver it directly to the Hu Mansion."

Xiao Youniang suddenly realized what was going on and slapped her forehead in self-blame. She was so absorbed in the cool and thirst-quenching watermelon that she almost missed the big thing.

"Oh, by the way, sister, why don't we take this opportunity to bring some of our carefully made canned preserved fruits to Mrs. Hu to try. The wealthy families in the capital really like these exquisite snacks."

Zhang Wuya took a sip of the drink in her hand, and after a moment's silence, she nodded and said, "Then we have to go to the Hu Mansion in person and say hello to Madam Hu in advance."

"Good idea, let's change into some decent clothes before going."

Xiao Youniang subconsciously lowered her head to check her outfit. In order to keep cool in the summer, the two of them specially customized several sets of long-sleeved and long-trouser home clothes that were both modern and elegant. This slightly alternative attire seemed out of place in ancient times and was only worn at home and would never be shown to others easily.

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After entering Hu's mansion, the servants quickly and orderly arranged the goods.

The two sisters then walked into the spacious and bright front hall, quickly found Mrs. Hu, and explained their purpose straight away.

Not only did they bring their own specially made canned yellow peaches, loquats and snow pears, but they also brought bags of colorful and mellow preserved fruits, and sincerely invited Mrs. Hu to taste them one by one.

After tasting the food carefully, Mrs. Hu smiled with dignity and approval, "The Zhang family's craftsmanship really lived up to my expectations. If these delicacies were to be shown in the capital, they would surely become sought-after treasures."

"We thought Mrs. Hu would like it, so my sister and I brought all the fruit we had at home. Due to the limited variety and quantity of fruit trees at home, we only prepared about 50,000 cans of various canned fruits and 10,000 bags of preserved fruits in total."

"It's midsummer now, and fruits are plentiful. You've been very thoughtful. Why not wait until winter to launch these delicacies so that people can enjoy the natural sweetness even in a season when fresh fruits are scarce? Wouldn't that be more clever?"

Mrs. Hu's insights once again demonstrated her wisdom and foresight.

The two sisters were delighted. After complimenting Mrs. Hu, they exchanged a few simple greetings and then stood up to say goodbye.

Sitting in the slowly moving carriage, Zhang Wuya's gaze passed through the window and inadvertently met a familiar figure in the crowded crowd.

Who else but Fan Yunfu could have such a gentle and elegant temperament?

He had just returned from Shunyi County, where he was handling government affairs, when he happened to encounter an escalating dispute between night market vendors that had even developed into a physical conflict.

As the head of a county, faced with such disputes, he naturally felt obligated to step forward to mediate and do his best to restore order and peace.

He was not wearing official uniform and his clothes were simple, but his brows revealed an extraordinary temperament. He was once mistaken by the busy vendors as a nosy bystander, or a helper sent by a competitor who wanted to seize the prime stall in this bustling market.

"My two brothers, please listen to me. Don't let your anger ruin your chance to make money through harmony!"

Fan Yunfu, with his extraordinary wisdom and patience, was like a gentle spring breeze, moistening the two anxious hearts bit by bit.

His words were filled with just the right amount of humor and sincerity, which gradually eased the tension between the two parties who were originally on edge.

After meticulous mediation, the two sides finally shook hands and made peace. He also cleverly used the gaps in the market to re-plan a more reasonable stall layout for them.

If it weren't for the intimidating aura emanating from the burly, serious-looking followers around him, these two stubborn vendors would have probably regarded him as an ignorant scholar and left him aside long ago.

Zhang Wuya stood aside, quietly gazing at Fan Yunfu who was concentrating on solving the problem. The sunlight shone through the treetops onto his shoulders, adding a bit of warmth and glory to him.

It was as if a stone was gently thrown into the lake of her heart, causing ripples.

The unnoticed feelings in her heart quietly sprouted.

Only when the carriage was getting farther and farther away did she reluctantly retract her affectionate eyes and softly told the driver beside her: "Pingyi, let's go to the academy and wait for the young master to finish school. He should be looking forward to seeing us."

In the picturesque Minghua Academy, as the teacher rang the melodious bell for the end of school, the students rushed out of the classroom like birds freed from their bonds.

Tan Yulin quickly packed up the scattered books, and without a moment's hesitation, he walked quickly towards the direction of Class A next door, fearing that if he was a step slower, his good friend Zhang Mingyi would leave alone, leaving him alone in this quiet campus to taste loneliness.

Zhang Mingyi was carrying a heavy schoolbag, his face filled with relaxation and joy after school. As soon as he stepped out of the classroom, he bumped into Tan Yulin's familiar bright smile and intimate call: "Mingyi!"

"Hey, you want to stay at my house again during your vacation?"

Although Zhang Mingyi's words were somewhat joking, he did not feel unhappy at all.

But whenever he mentioned Journey to the West, Tan Yulin's endless enthusiasm always made him feel that his ears could not bear the overwhelming sound.

"Of course, we are brothers in the same boat, so it's only natural for me to go to your house!"

As they talked, the two of them walked side by side, chatting and laughing, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the quaint gate of the academy.

At this moment, when Xiao Youniang saw her long-lost brother, she immediately waved her slender arms with a smile on her face, with a gentle light flashing in her eyes.

However, Zhang Ming was so immersed in the laughter and joy with his friends that he did not notice his sister's existence for a while.

On the other side, Mo Feier watched all this with cold eyes. Seeing Xiao Youniang's deliberate attempt to please her cousin Tan Yulin, she suddenly felt an irrepressible disgust in her heart, and her lips curled unconsciously: "It's that vulgar bumpkin again."

At the celebration banquet in her memory, Mo Fei'er clearly remembered how this woman secretly peeked at her cousin Yu Lin with those seemingly innocent eyes under the noses of everyone.

Unexpectedly, this girl who didn't know when to stop actually chased him to the gate of the academy. Her shamelessness is really disgusting.

Seeing the figures of Tan Yulin and his classmates getting farther and farther away, Mo Fei'er deliberately put on a weak posture, dragging out the last sound, her voice full of affectation: "Cousin, cousin Yulin, Fei'er came to pick you up specially."

When the people around heard this sickly sweet voice, they couldn't help but get goose bumps all over their bodies, and they all looked at Mo Fei'er with either surprise or displeasure.

Mo Fei'er thought that it was her extraordinary charm that attracted the attention of these elegant scholars, and she pretended to be shy and gently touched the scattered hair around her ears with her hands.

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