I opened a bookstore in ancient times

Before going to the chamber of commerce, Su's bookstore gained another wave of fame.

The embroidered edition of "Yun Xian Meng Yi" is now on sale.

The queue in front of the bookstore even exceeded the length of those who came to buy "Blue Stone Anthology" that day.

Fu Ling went to the counter, only waved his folding fan and smiled: "There are always more people reading casual books than serious books."

This is different.

Last time, "Selected Works of Qingshi" was not used by people in the academy to buy it, and those who did not intend to become officials did not need to buy it, and not many people in the boudoir came to buy it.

This will reduce many people.

Su Yao kept the accounts well, and only looked up with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Hetai."

Fu Gezi was very proud.

Then Su Yao laughed and said, "You should also thank Mr. Xu."

Fu Gezi was a little unhappy.

In fact, this was just a normal tone of thanking business partners. Fu Ling knew that it was purely because of his own jealousy.

The more you understand, the more you can't help being sour.

Fu Ling poured a cup of sweet milk tea to ease his mood.

Fu Ling noticed that although Su Yao reacted a little shyly to his teasing all day long, she was not completely moved.

For example, Su Yao rejected Xu Ze's reason to go to appreciate the lotus together on the sixth day of June.

Fu Ling picked up the porcelain cup and took a sip: "Why didn't Boss Su tell Mr. Xu that you want to go with me?"

Su Yao paused, and unconsciously pinched a corner of the ledger: "It's just..."

I just always feel that if I say it, Xu Ze must follow.

Su Yao didn't quite understand that these people clearly disliked each other, but when they got a chance to get together, none of them would leave.

That is of course because there are cabbages.

Whoever goes first will hand over the cabbage to others.

And in Su Yao's impression, whenever he, Fu Gezi, and a friend go out together, the chat atmosphere will instantly switch between yin and yang and calcium carbide sparks.

I don't know what enmity they have.

It's better to meet less.

Rivals in love are naturally irreconcilable.

It's a pity that Su Yao didn't even understand Fu Ling's thoughts, and naturally he was even more unaware of the covetousness of this group of pigs.

Su Yao didn't know how to explain, so she raised her eyes and smiled: "Mr. Fu only goes out with me alone, isn't it good?"

These words made Fu Gezi instantly satisfied.

Although she knew that Su Yao didn't like him because she said that, but the result was the same.

It is also true to strike crookedly.

Fu Ling felt secretly refreshed, and raised his eyebrows again: "Since Boss Su promised me, he can't promise anyone else."

Of course.

Su Yao was also worried that the few of them who disliked each other would fight at the temple fair.

That's a sea of ​​people, but it's embarrassing...

This idea came first, and when Bai Min sent someone to deliver the message, Su Yao didn't agree.

Su Yao also planned to reject Xie Lang with the same reason, but Xie Lang didn't say anything this time.

Mr. Xie has had very little contact with him recently.

Xie Lang has been so busy since he started repairing books in the Library Pavilion of Qingshi Academy.

Su Yao had no choice but to trouble Qi Bo to go: "I promised Master Xie to help keep the embroidered copy, but I didn't see his person coming, so I had to send it over."

Qi Bo ran for a while and came back and said: "Master Xie is not at home. The steward of Xie's mansion said that he really has been living in the academy for a few days."

Then I probably won't be invited.

It's fine not to come.

Su Yao breathed a sigh of relief.

Fu Ling was secretly happy.

Hearing that this matter was facilitated by Cheng An, his attitude towards Cheng An became more and more gentle.

Cheng An hadn't enjoyed this kind of treatment in more than ten years, so he was flattered for a while.

In short, the atmosphere of the bookstore is very harmonious.

Su Yao also sold Mr. Wednesday's "Wood Peony", Mr. Qin Si's "The Great Wilderness" and Mr. Chu Wu's "Nanshan Xiaozhao", and it was the second day of June.

The day of the book branch.

It rained last night, and the ground was still wet when I got up in the morning, and the flowers and leaves of the continuous roses were still stained with crystal raindrops.

Su Yao knocked on Fu Ling's door: "Mr. Fu, have you seen Ah Yan?"

There is a painting workshop by the Qiongjiang River, and Shang Yunchao asked Ayan to go with him, just in time to invite Su Yao to join his family's carriage.

"here I am."

Uncle Wu responded, and as soon as Su Yao entered the door, he saw Fu Ling talking in Ah Yan's ear, and seemed to hide something from Su Yao.

Su Yao was curious: "What are you and Mr. Fu doing behind my back?"

Fu Ling raised his eyebrows and looked over.

A Yan changed hands and sold Fu Ling: "Mr. Fu won't let me tell."

this kid.

Still kiss Su Yao.

Fu Ling coughed lightly: "It's a secret between me and Ah Yan." He looked at Ah Yan again: "You just promised me, a gentleman keeps his word."

Ah Yan pretended to be innocent: "Look, son."

Su Yao had no choice but to not ask.

Although the eyes of the two of them look like they are going to steal chickens and dogs... But Mr. Fu probably won't.

If he wanted to sneak around, he probably ordered his servants to go.

Su Yao pressed curiosity, and took Ayan Cheng'an to the door to stop, but saw two carriages coming from the Shang family.

The steward of the Shang family stepped forward and bowed: "My old lady is also going. Boss Su, please sit in the back car."

Su Yao made troubles and boarded the magnificent carriage of the Shang family.

The cushioned velvet blanket and silk curtain are expensive at first glance.

A few days ago, Su Yao realized that May earned a lot of money, and was torn between renovating the house and buying a carriage, and chose to buy a carriage.

In the future, it will also be a big family with large carriages in old Beijing.

When the carriage arrives, Ah Yan can go to school by carriage.

The avenues in the old capital are wide and stable, and the streets are filled with the cries of small vendors, making it extremely lively.

Su Yao was opening the curtain to look out, when Ah Yan came over: "My lord, I can't tell you what I promised Mr. Fu, I can only say a little bit."

Su Yao's curiosity was aroused again: "What are you guys going to do?"

Ah Yan smiled, and whispered: "Mr. Fu wants to give you something, please ask me for help."

Su Yao became more and more curious: "What is it?"

Ah Yan stopped saying, "Young Master will definitely like it."

Also mysterious.

Su Yao smiled: "Then why did you send something for no reason?"

Which is for no reason.

People like you.

Ah Yan was not convenient to speak, so he paused and recalled the previous matter: "Have you inquired about Mr. Fu's identity?"

Su Yao nodded: "Mr. Fu told me."

Ah Yan was slightly taken aback, wanting to find out some words to test, but seeing Su Yao's normal appearance, he swallowed again.

That's right, my young master has never been quite the same as others.

He has always been indifferent to status.

Qi Bo is like a parent, and Cheng An is like a friend, and he has never been used by others.

It's not unusual to not care about Mr. Fu's background.

Ah Yan sighed slightly for a moment.

At such a young age, he experienced turmoil that many people would never encounter in a lifetime. Looking at Su Yao's clear eyes, he couldn't help but sigh for God's pity.

When he hid in the rainstorm forest in central Sichuan, hid in Renyazi's crowded carriage, and was thrown into the woodshed with a high fever, he never thought that one day, he would meet such a good master as Su Yao.

He had enough food and clothing, never beat or scolded him, and tried every means to help him escape.

He wanted to study, and actually sent him to the world-famous Qingshi Academy.

Today's scholars all want to take the imperial examination to become an official, but Ah Yan does not have this fate.

Everything about him is fake.If you go up, sooner or later, you will be discovered.

Maybe it will even implicate Su Yao.

Ah Yan once asked Su Yao why he sent him to the academy.

Su Yao thought for a moment at that time, and only smiled: "There is no reason... Shouldn't all children study? What's more, don't you really want to go too?"

Ah Yan really wanted to go, just because, if nothing had happened back then, he should be studying now.

He has nothing left, but this is the only thing he can't let go of.

But when he lost everything, he met Su Yao.

In the future, he will do his best to protect Su Yao.

Ah Yan was silent for a long time, then suddenly raised his eyes: "Young master, don't worry, if anyone dares to forgive you in the future, Ah Yan will definitely fight him desperately."

Fu Gezi, who was far away at home, suddenly trembled with his wood-carving hand.

Seeing the solemn expression on the child's face, Su Yao froze for a moment, unable to laugh or cry.

Just now I saw that Ah Yan didn't speak, what did he think of?

Su Yao smiled helplessly: "There is someone who will be sorry for me, what are you thinking all day at such a young age?"

Ah Yan couldn't help lowering his head, and whispered again: "Anyway, if there is, I will definitely not let him go."

Su Yao could only silently sigh that there is a generation gap when you are older, and he followed him casually.

Near the bank of the Qiongjiang River, it is the time of the sun at noon.

After a few simple instructions, Su Yao went to the Peony Painting Boat with Cheng An.

The Qiongjiang River has thousands of feet of blue waves, and the water is shimmering. There are three floors of peony painting boats decorated with red colors, and they are parked on the shore in style.

The shopkeeper Yu of Huiwentang was at the door, with a friendly face: "Boss Su came very early, I will take you in."

This chamber of commerce was supposed to be a lunch meeting, and Su Yao was a newcomer, so he should have arrived early to avoid being called airs by his peers.

He went in and sat down, and the shopkeeper Yu personally poured him a cup of tea, and said with a smile: "Boss Su's business is booming recently, Mr. Hetai's new embroidery is very popular."

Su Yao was polite.

The shopkeeper Yu sat down and chatted with him about business for a while, then went out to welcome the guests.

Su Yao did arrive early, and the rest of the boat, having heard what the shopkeeper said, all came to say hello one after another.

The business entertainment bureau just has nothing to eat.

Su Yao glanced at a table of refreshments, and greeted twenty or so shopkeepers back and forth.

I never thought that there were so many bookstores in Old Beijing.

This is still counting.

Politely: "Boss Su's bookstore is famous recently."

A friendly person: "I haven't seen Boss Su before, I heard it's because of illness? I happen to have a doctor on hand, can I introduce him to Boss Su some other day?"

Experienced: "I have a gentleman who doesn't want to sign an exclusive contract. Would Boss Su be willing to sign together?"

There is a set of information: "How did Boss Su negotiate business with Qingshi Academy and Mr. Hetai?"

Of course there are some bittersweet ones: "Boss Su is next to Zhu's Noodle Restaurant, so he really took advantage of the boss."

Su Yao went back one by one.

Cheng An watched from the side, as if he had returned to the time when he accompanied his family Fu Xiang to greet and send off.

It's just that it's all socializing, Boss Su's face is much more amiable than Fu Xiangke's.

Su Yao is best at such occasions where only a professional smirk is required.

Business dealings are polite and courteous.

Everyone only saw that the owner of Su's Bookstore was quite young, and he was very handsome and handsome.Although I heard that he was born in Juzi, he sat at the main table as soon as he came, but he didn't have a proud posture, but was extraordinarily humble.

Maybe it's because he has a kind face, and his polite words are more pleasing to the ears of others.

Su Yao really made friends with a lot of people.

This party went on until late in the day, and I heard a lot of gossip from my peers and new words from old Beijing.

Not in vain.

The night slowly faded away, and the willows by the lake were lit up with bright lanterns one after another.

Su Yao glanced at the little lights in the night, and suddenly felt a pause.

Before he had a clear idea of ​​this, he saw that all the dishes on the table had changed, the curtain moved slightly, and suddenly several women with light makeup and heavy makeup came in.

The bun is loosely pulled, and the waist is slender.

The sound of silk and bamboo in the boat gradually rises, the candles are full of flames, and the soft voice of singing girls babbles.

... No, before I came, no one told me that this business dinner had something inappropriate for children.

Although Su Yao's age is not considered to be a child in ancient and modern times, he has only heard of this scene, but he has never experienced it...

The shopkeeper with a big belly looked at Su Yao and smiled: "Boss Su, come back, don't be cautious. We only get together once every half a year, just to add to the fun. We invite all elegant girls."

The shopkeeper pointed casually: "Who is that, Miss Caihe, our Boss Su is a juror, please change it to a more elegant tune."

The girl named Caihe lightly raised her temples, saluted gracefully, and gave her a soft and charming look: "Since Boss Su is here, then I will sing the words from "Yunxian Dream Memory"."

Su Yao made her look at her shyly and was at a loss.

The melodious singing accompanied by the pipa floats on the layers of water waves. Listening to Mr. Hetai's words on this occasion, how strange it sounds...

Su Yao forced himself to be calm, and was about to raise his hand to take a sip of tea, but another shopkeeper held down his cup: "Why is Boss Su still drinking tea?"

I swept the dancer next to me: "I don't have any eyesight, so I went to pour wine for Boss Su."

The woman was carrying a jug, and Tingting walked over curlingly.

Su Yao really can't touch alcohol, let alone incense powder, etc., and just wants to avoid it.

Cheng An hurriedly took a step forward, and explained with a smile: "Forgive me, shopkeepers, my son can't touch cosmetics and other things."

There was a sudden silence at the main table.

All the shopkeepers looked at each other, and shopkeeper Yu smiled kindly: "This is not thoughtful. Boss Su... can't be touched, so he said it earlier, so you don't have to be polite."

He winked to make the dancing girl back down, and whispered some instructions to the servant, and looked back: "Boss Su, please sit down at ease. I have re-arranged."

Su Yao had no choice but to smooth things over with a smile.

Drink two sips of tea, but see silk and bamboo orchestras and girls, all the same.

It's just that they are far away from Su Yuan. Is this a rearrangement?

Su Yao thought to himself, if he doesn't play, he doesn't have the right to press his head to keep others from playing, the big deal... just leave after a while.

He was thinking about how to find a polite excuse to get out, when suddenly the boy came in again.

He looked at shopkeeper Yu and nodded.

Su Yao vaguely had a very bad premonition.

Sure enough, as soon as he put down the porcelain cup, he saw the veil move slightly, and two white and clean young ladies came in behind the curtain, saluted and walked towards him.

Su Yao froze suddenly.

The young man in black with black hair hanging down, poured a glass of wine and handed it to Su Yao's lips, and raised his eyes: "Boss Su, please."

Su Yao shook his hand, almost spilling half a cup of tea all over his body.

... No, I can't touch makeup, it means literally, it doesn't mean that!