Rebirth: Ordinary Life and Living

Zhou Xinyue was right about the person. She was Brother Mu’s wife, and Zhou Xinyue called her Sister Xiangjin.

After Mrs. Xiangjin came to work, Zhou Xinyue felt much more relaxed.

Mrs. Xiangjin is really a very down-to-earth and hardworking woman.

And she especially loves children and is very patient with them.

Sometimes when Zhou Xinyue, Fanxing and Heimao were busy in the store, Mrs. Xiangjin would always take good care of the children, buy the groceries, prepare the meals, and everyone would eat together around the table in the evening.

The food she cooks is especially delicious. Fanxing often says that Xiangjin’s wife’s food tastes better than hers.

He often praised Mrs. Xiangjin so much that she giggled.

Mrs. Xiangjin sometimes complained that she had applied for many jobs, but those people always rejected her with various excuses.

When Zhou Xinyue asked him in confusion why he couldn't get a job, Mrs. Xiangjin laughed and said that because her family sold birthday items, some people were superstitious about this, so they didn't want to have too much contact with them.

Zhou Xinyue was even more confused after hearing this and said, "How can they have such narrow-minded ideas? I like people like you who are open-minded and hardworking."

Mrs. Xiangjin laughed and said, "It's okay. I've gotten used to it over the years. In fact, sometimes I'm glad I didn't apply for other jobs because I met you now."

After hearing this, Zhou Xinyue felt a little bitter and a little sad.

Fanxing also gestured and said some words to comfort Sister Xiangjin, hoping that she would regard this place as half of her home in the future.

Mrs. Xiangjin was very moved. They sat in the pavilion in the yard eating and talking about life, feeling very comfortable.

A group of dignitaries came to the store that day.

The person who brought them here was the director who managed the western area. He bowed slightly when he saw Zhou Xinyue, and Zhou Xinyue responded quickly.

He smiled and said, "Mrs. Yue, long time no see. I hope you are well."

Zhou Xinyue quickly replied: "Since the last time we met, you are still as charming as ever. Your face is slightly red today, which is a good sign!"

The director of the West Household Department was extremely happy and said, "Madam Yue, I'll borrow your good words. The person next to me is Lord Jitel, the deputy steward of the City Lord's Mansion."

Zhou Xinyue looked at the man holding a small white handkerchief and frowning as he covered his nose. There was a hint of unhappiness between his eyebrows as he looked around the environment. The key point was that the little finger of the hand covering his nose was slightly raised.

Zhou Xinyue understood instantly that this man was her sister.

"Hello, Lord Ji."

It was only with the sound of Zhou Xinyue's greeting that the attention of Deputy Butler Gitel was attracted.

He covered his nose and said, "I haven't been to Baiji for many years, so I'm a little uncomfortable. I came today because my old lady Sai is going to hold her 80th birthday in a few days. The cakes made by your family have become famous recently. My old lady didn't like these cakes very much until a maid in the mansion accidentally brought a piece of your cake to my old lady two days ago. Who knew that your cake melts in the mouth, sweet but not greasy, and has a faint fragrance. My old lady likes it very much and it is very appetizing. My old lady's appetite is getting worse day by day because of her age. It's rare that she is so interested in your cakes now. So my old lady decided to let you go to the City Lord's Mansion to make cakes for the guests who come to congratulate and give gifts on the birthday. My old lady specifically asked for hot food, so you should prepare it in advance, and I will send someone to pick you up then."

Director Xihu smiled and said, "Madam Yue, this is great news. I didn't expect that the cakes made by your family are so delicious and won the praise of Mrs. Dalu. This is really not easy. If you can do this and make Mrs. Sai happy, the reputation of this cake will definitely be known all over the world."

When Zhou Xinyue heard that her own pastries were praised so highly by their old lady, her heart was filled with joy.

"Okay. I will definitely take care of this matter."

Deputy Steward Gitel gave a few more instructions and then left.

After bowing and nodding to see the deputy housekeeper off, Director Xihu hurried over and said, "Congratulations, Madam Yue. This is really great news. You don't know that this old lady Sai is famous for her picky mouth. She won't eat anything. She is weak to begin with. Now it's good that she likes your cakes. If your cakes can win her praise on her birthday and receive high praise from the guests, your cakes will surely become famous all over the world."

Zhou Xinyue smiled and said, "I haven't thought about it that much. I haven't thought about making my own pastries famous all over the world. I just think that this pastry can whet the appetite of the old lady, and I'm very happy."

The director of the West Household Department hurriedly said, "Don't you want to expand your business? This is a good opportunity! If you serve Madam Sai well, you can get a chance to move to the more lively and better environment of the East District. Don't you want that?"

Zhou Xinyue shook her head, turned around and stood by the table, chopping herbs vigorously with a knife, and said while busying herself: "I don't really care whether I can move up or not, and I haven't thought about moving away. I think this place is pretty good, and I like living here very much. I have to thank you, Mr. Xihu, you really picked a good place for me. I am so satisfied with it here."

Director Xihu laughed and said, "Oh, Madam Yue, don't be polite. These are what I should do. But I am confused. Whether they are from other countries or the red and white nationalities in our country, they are all trying their best to get to a good place. Why do you think differently from them?"

Zhou Xinyue smiled and said, "So people are different, and everyone has different ideas."

Director Xihu nodded and said that made sense. He said a few words casually and left, asking Zhou Xinyue and the others to get ready, and he would come to pick them up in three days.

Zhou Xinyue politely saw Director Xihu off.

Fanxing was quite happy, because she knew that the reward this time would definitely be generous, because Zhou Xinyue's family assets had been emptied long ago.

If I can get a lot of rewards this time, it will be a very happy thing.

When everyone was having dinner that night, they were still discussing what to prepare for this trip. Zhou Xinyue suddenly remembered something and said, "Xing'er, Heimao, I want to ask you something."

Fanxing and Heimao asked curiously, "What's the matter, Lady Yue?"

Mrs. Xiangjin was feeding Zhier who was running around, and Kanger was sitting in the wooden cart, babbling with his little mouth open.

Zhou Xinyue's face was very serious, and her serious look made them wonder if this matter was very serious.