The next morning.

Shi Yunnan and others went to visit a famous ancient kiln in the local area.

It was the first time for the little goldfish to come to such a place, he grabbed Shi Yunnan's clothes corner with one hand, and couldn't help pointing here and there with the other, and he let out admiration one after another.

"Wow, little uncle, look, puppy hook!"

The little goldfish stopped in front of a boxy table top covered with various small porcelain sculptures.

The closest thing to him is a piece of white ceramic puppy, with a small nose and eyes vividly depicted.

The little goldfish endured it, and then looked at Shi Yunnan and Luo Lingsheng eagerly, "Uncle, can I pick it up and have a look?"

The owner of the kiln who accompanied the tour heard this, and couldn't help but leaned forward and smiled, "This kid is very polite, come here, and let you play."

With that said, he picked up the object and handed it to the little goldfish.

The little goldfish took it with both hands excitedly, and bowed very politely, "Thank you uncle!"

Shi Yunnan rubbed his head, and said to the boss, "These animal ceramic sculptures are quite realistic."

"It's all for the apprentices in the factory to practice, and it's not worth a lot of money." The boss introduced it to him.

Compared with the colorful porcelain in Jingshi, which is known as an "unprecedented masterpiece", the porcelain produced in Dehua County is more inclined to shape, and the small porcelain of Buddha statues is delicate and vivid.

"These ceramics can't be sold at high prices in China. Even if they are packaged with promotional packaging, they cost more than a dozen dollars. No matter how expensive they are, no one is willing to buy them."

Luo Lingsheng thought of something, "But I remember that this kind of porcelain sculpture is very popular abroad, and the price is generally higher."

Shi Yunnan met Shang Luo Lingsheng's gaze, and instantly understood what his lover wanted to express.

He picked up his mobile phone, logged into the foreign shopping website he used to use in the past, and found out after comparing——

Similar animal ceramic sculptures cost no more than [-] in China, but they can be five or six times or even ten times higher in foreign countries.

It's just that ceramics are fragile, customs freight takes a long time, and foreign ceramic manufacturers and markets are scattered, so it has not been highly expanded.

But if a complete system is formed, the space profit in it is huge.

"Boss, besides these animal sculptures, can other portrait figures be made?"

"of course."

Seeing that they are all Chinese, the boss couldn't help showing off in a low voice, "To tell you the truth, our craftsmanship is handed down from our ancestors, and it's really not comparable to foreign ceramic manufacturers."

Otherwise, how could Huaguo be famous all over the world for its 'porcelain'?

Shi Yunnan's on-site inspection this time was originally planned to cooperate in the production of a batch of porcelain rings and porcelain beads, so that the designers in the studio can combine designs and sell them online in the future.

Now, when he heard the words of the kiln owner, he suddenly had a subtle but bold idea.

Luo Lingsheng understood his thoughts tacitly, "You want to go to foreign trade? It's not that simple."

Shi Yunnan nodded, "I know, so I'm still thinking about it."

If it was so easy to make money in large quantities, someone would have tried it 800 years ago.However, if you decide to do it in the future, you must lobby people who are familiar with overseas markets to invest and cooperate.

Shi Yunnan kept this consideration in his heart for the time being, and continued with the current investigation mission.After walking for most of the day, he had a certain understanding of several large factories in the county.

lunch time.

"Yuan Rui, in addition to the regular white porcelain bracelets and porcelain beads that we plan to produce, we can actually find skilled craftsmen and discuss with them a long-term private order cooperation."

"Porcelain molding according to specific design requirements, I think..."

Halfway through Shi Yunnan's speech, he realized that Yuan Rui was staring at the tea on the table, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Yuan Rui?"

"Yuan Rui."

Shi Yunnan even yelled a few words, but the other party didn't respond.

The little goldfish who was grilling the rice couldn't stand it anymore, so he patted Yuan Rui with his hand, "Brother Yuan Rui, my uncle is calling you!"

Yuan Rui suddenly came back to his senses, "Ah? What, what's wrong?"

Shi Yunnan still had some floating eyes on his friend, and sighed lightly, "What's the matter with you today? You've been absent-minded all the time."

"No."

Yuan Rui drank the cold tea in front of him, and explained casually, "I hate the bed, I didn't sleep well last night.

"What did you just say? I will definitely listen carefully now."

Shi Yunnan saw the spirit of his friend's pretending, and said helplessly, "I told you to eat well, the more I look at it during this period, the more I feel that you are much thinner than when we first met."

Yuan Rui believed his friend's concern, smiled, "I'm going to the bathroom, you guys eat first."

After Yuan Rui left, Luo Lingsheng, who had been silent all this time, opened his mouth, "Young Master Yuan is much more negative than yesterday."

"Well, 'didn't sleep well' is just his excuse, we lived in the same room in Jingshi before, how can I not know the quality of his sleep?"

Since the establishment of the studio, Yuan Rui has completely lost the playfulness of the past. He can't wait to spend two days a day on the development of the studio. He is mentally and physically tired, so he sleeps soundly when he touches the bed.

Shi Yunnan guessed something just as he was talking, and shook his head, "He has a heart disease, and he has to tie the bell to untie it."

Lu Zhao'an hasn't been seen for a day, and Yuan Rui will always have a regretful knot of 'died without a disease' in his heart.

It's a pity to think about it.

Lu Zhao'an is a first-class outstanding figure both in company management and jade carving. Shi Yunnan had looked forward to the design cooperation with Lu Zhao'an before.

The sudden disappearance of Lu Zhaoan made even him, an outsider who had only met a few times, feel regretful, let alone Yuan Rui who grew up together.

Shi Yunnan thought about it, only to realize that Luo Lingsheng next to him was silent.He looked away, and noticed that his lover's expression had somehow become slightly jealous.

All right, what's the matter?

Could it be that the lover can read minds, and heard him talking about Lu Zhaoan in his heart just now?

Shi Yunnan leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Why are you so sour?"

Luo Lingsheng met his lover's eyes and was not in a hurry to speak.

Suddenly, the little goldfish next to him seemed to be eating, but was actually paying attention to the two uncles' every move, and said seriously, "Little uncle! Are you sleeping on the same bed as Brother Yuan Rui?"

Yuan Rui's seniority in his mouth has not been changed.

Luo Lingsheng took a sip of tea and added calmly, "Let alone a bed, a room is not suitable."

Shi Yunnan's gaze moved back and forth, almost being amused at the same time helplessly——

what is this?

These two uncles and nephews, one big and one small, are the two lovers of the Luo family properly?

Yuan Meng on the opposite side glanced at the time, and said cautiously, "Patriarch."

"Ok?"

Luo Lingsheng raised his eyes.

Yuan Meng felt a little embarrassed, "I said yesterday..."

It was only at the beginning of these words that Luo Lingsheng came to his senses, "Go in the afternoon, so that your brother and sister-in-law don't have to make too much of a fuss, just take Jinyu to try something new."

When Yuan Meng heard Luo Lingsheng's answer, his face brightened.

Shi Yunnan didn't know, so, "Where are you going?"

"Mr. Shi, Mengmeng's hometown is in a township on the edge of Dehua County. In the past two years, the policy and family conditions have improved. His brother and sister-in-law opened a farmhouse..."

Qin Jian spoke up to help explain.

Yuan Meng hasn't been home for the New Year in the past three years, and he finally came back. Naturally, he was worried about his own brother, so he took the initiative to contact him.

"Mengmeng's elder brother knew he was coming back, so he wanted to set up a table of authentic farmhouse music to invite the owner to dinner..."

Qin Jian looked at Luo Lingsheng and deliberately paused for a few seconds.

In fact, they all knew that with Luo Lingsheng's identity and status, what delicacies could they not eat?There is no need to go for such a table of farmhouse music.

Thinking of this, the little goldfish quickly raised his hand excitedly, "Uncle Yuan said, there are chickens and ducks, and there is a small river where you can fish and catch shrimps! I want to go!"

"Since they all bring Jinyu out to play, we just let him do what he wants."

Under the influence of Shi Yunnan, Luo Lingsheng no longer looked like the strict patriarch at first, and was willing to give the child the greatest freedom according to his ideas.

Shi Yunnan smiled and said, "Yes."

Little Goldfish is used to living in the bustling imperial capital, and it is a good thing to take him to learn about the mountains and rivers and customs of other places occasionally. It is a good thing to learn close to nature.

As soon as everyone finished discussing this matter, Yuan Rui, who had gone out, came back.

Shi Yunnan secretly observed his friend's emotions, and made arrangements, "Eat some more? Let's go to the hotel to pack things later, and return to the city after eating at the farmhouse at night?"

Yuan Meng is very familiar with this area, "I'll just drive tonight, it won't be too late."

"it is good."

...

After half an hour.

Everyone who settled for lunch planned to walk back to the hotel.

"Compared to last night, the daytime is indeed much more lively." Yuan Rui let out a sigh, as if he had come out of that 'uncertain mood' state.

One of the main roads leading to the B&B happens to be the popular local ceramics market, both sides are filled with a variety of handicrafts, and there are a lot of locals and tourists coming and going.

Perhaps it was because Luo Lingsheng was sitting in a wheelchair, and from time to time there would be probing gazes.

Shi Yunnan was more sensitive than Luo Lingsheng, bent down and asked, "Shall we go faster?"

Luo Lingsheng shook his lover's fingertips, feeling no embarrassment in his heart, "It's okay, I've long been used to looking at him like this, Jinyu is happy watching, so let's go slowly."

To him, as long as Shi Yunnan is with him, it doesn't matter what other people think of him.

Luo Lingsheng mentioned, "Don't you like it too? See if you can find some gadgets to take home."

Shi Yunnan smiled, "Okay."

The two were talking, Yuan Rui, who was playing with the little goldfish in front of him, was startled suddenly, "...Brother?"

The moment the surprise sound landed, he ran out.

"Yuan Rui!" Shi Yunnan caught the panicked murmur and immediately realized something was wrong.

He glanced at Luo Lingsheng, and after the latter responded tacitly with his eyes, he quickly chased after him.

Shi Yunnan saw Yuan Rui go around to the back of one of the stalls, and before he could catch up, he heard a sudden sound of brakes.

--boom!

The stall owners on the left looked back in unison, all looking shocked.

Shi Yunnan froze suddenly, and immediately pushed aside the crowd to see the situation clearly.

On the path behind the booth, Yuan Rui was knocked several meters away by a heavy motorcycle and did not move.In the depths of the alley facing him, there was indeed an extremely familiar figure standing from the back.

Shi Yunnan frowned and roared, "Lu Zhao'an! Are you really going to leave Yuan Rui alone?"

As soon as the words fell, Yuan Rui, who fell to the ground not far away, staggered up.

There was a bloodstain on his forehead, and the blood slid down his cheeks, and the knees of his clothes and trousers were scratched and torn by the cement floor, all of which were stabbing red.

"Yuan Rui."

Shi Yunnan ran over anxiously.

The motorcycle driver who caused the accident was already frightened and stupid, "Little boy, are you okay? I'll take you to the hospital now?"

"……Do not touch me."

Yuan Rui was unable to push away the support of the other party, and wiped the itchy blood on the side of his face indiscriminately, he forced a smile at Shi Yunnan, "I'm fine, he, is he gone?"

The last four characters visibly trembled.

Yuan Rui didn't intend to get an answer from Shi Yunnan's mouth, and limped around him to chase someone.

Before he could take two steps, Lu Zhao'an rushed over with an anxious face. He looked at Yuan Rui who had suffered numerous bruises, and trembled unsteadily, "...I'll take you to the hospital."

Yuan Rui tightly clenched Lu Zhao'an's hand, his eyes turned red for no reason, the unbearable pain forced his knees to soften, and he habitually fell into Lu Zhao'an's arms.

"..."

Lu Zhaoan's breathing froze suddenly, he was so panicked that he didn't even know where to put his hands.

Yuan Rui, who failed to get a response from the support, held his hand tightly, but his exhausted body still had a tendency to slide down.

Shi Yunnan quickly pulled his friend back, and looked at Lu Zhao'an, who was so distracted, "Lu Zhao'an, are you afraid that holding him will hurt him? Hurry up and take him to the hospital!"

"Patriarch, Mr. Shi and the others are here."

Luo Lingsheng and the others searched for the movement.

Shi Yunnan ordered decisively, "Lu Zhao'an, take Yuan Rui to the hospital, the bruise on his forehead must be dealt with, Qin Jian, help drive."

The motorcycle driver who caused the accident was quite conscientious, and quickly said, "Add, add me! I hit the person, and I must be responsible!"

Lu Zhao'an carefully avoided Yuan Rui's wound, and hugged him horizontally, "Xiao Rui, don't be afraid of pain, senior brother is here."

"..."

Yuan Rui took a low breath and didn't speak.

Half a minute later, Lu Zhaoan hurried away with Yuan Rui in his arms.

Shi Yunnan stood on the spot and watched them leave without any sign of catching up.

Seeing this, Luo Lingsheng asked, "Aren't you going to take a look?"

"Don't follow."

Although Shi Yunnan was worried about his friend, he understood that now is the time to solve it, "Lu Zhaoan will not leave Yuan Rui alone."

"Yuan Meng, please give Qin Jian a call. If Yuan Rui's situation is serious, contact us immediately. If there is no serious situation, let him just 'lose' him and leave alone."

Yuan Meng nodded, "Okay."

The little goldfish pulled Shi Yunnan's finger, crying a little, "Little uncle, Brother Yuan Rui bleeds a lot."

Shi Yunnan picked up the little goldfish and coaxed him, "Don't be afraid, let's go back to the hotel and wait for news. There is a doctor. It's fine."

"Ah."

Shi Yunnan had no intention of going to the market, so he simply returned to the homestay to wait for the news.

It wasn't until an hour later that Qin Jian called to inform him of the situation, and Shi Yunnan's heart was finally relieved.

"How is Yuan Rui?"

"The wound was treated briefly at the county hospital, but Lu Zhaoan was worried, fearing that Yuan Rui might still be injured inside, so he planned to drive him to the central hospital for observation for a few more days."

Shi Yunnan took a sip of water, "I'll ask Qin Jian to come back and meet us. For the remaining three or four days, I'll go up to discuss materials with the porcelain kiln factory myself."

In the past, Yuan Rui was always busy, but now that something unexpected happened, Shi Yunnan, as a partner, would naturally have to take his place.

"By the way, the farmhouse music at Big Brother Yuan Meng's side is still as usual?"

"If we prepare a table of dishes and we change our minds temporarily, it will be a waste of my elder brother's heart."

Shi Yunnan had heard Qin Jian mention it before—Brother Yuan Meng is a very simple and honest person, and the other party regarded Luo Lingsheng as Yuan Meng's kind boss, so he must have started preparations after receiving the call.

Yuan Meng, who was standing by the side, was moved when he heard this, "Patriarch, Mr. Shi, it's okay."

Luo Lingsheng obeyed Shi Yunnan's arrangement, "Go ahead, one or two hours is enough, we will also stay in a downtown hotel tonight, so Qin Jian can come and meet us directly later."

"it is good."

……

Yuan Meng's hometown is in Daming Township in the northwest of Dehua Town, and Hehui City Hotel happened to be on the way, and it took less than half an hour to drive there.

The little goldfish was sitting on the child safety seat, leaning sideways on the edge of the car window to observe, "Little uncle, these green sprouts will turn into rice, right?"

Outside the window is an inconspicuous layout of terraced fields, where the seedlings grow lush.

Shi Yunnan smiled and replied, "Yes, are you hungry?"

"No, I want to see chickens and ducklings." The little goldfish's eyes were shining, full of anticipation for the next thing.

Soon, Yuan Meng parked his car in front of a two-storey farm house, his usual calm eyes revealed the joy of returning home, "Patriarch, Mr. Shi, this is it!"

This bungalow was only built three years ago.

Taking advantage of the natural scenery, their village established a new type of scenic spot with the support of relevant local departments.

Every weekend, the surrounding towns and urban areas will be visited by people.Yuanmeng's sister-in-law has relied on the farmhouse for the past two years, and her life is quite stable.

After Shi Yunnan got off the car and took a deep breath, he couldn't help sighing, "The air in this village is really different."

Returning to the place he was most familiar with since he was a child, Yuan Meng obviously relaxed a lot more than usual, "Mr. Shi, the air on the top of Houshan is actually the best."

Before Yu Yin landed, a dark-looking man came out in a hurry.

Just looking at his appearance, he is somewhat similar to Yuan Meng.

"Big brother."

Yuan Meng approached immediately, and then introduced to him, "Patriarch, Mr. Shi, this is my elder brother Yuan Wei."

Yuan Wei nodded awkwardly.

He had heard about Luo Lingsheng's power from his younger brother, and he was a little afraid of such a big man.

"Bosses, I packed out the best box in Linhe in our house, you go in and sit down? Have some tea?"

"Dinner is already prepared. I didn't make it in advance because I was afraid of the cold. It should be half an hour at most."

Seeing Yuan Wei's embarrassment, Shi Yunnan took the initiative to come forward and smiled kindly, "Then please trouble Brother Yuan, we are just these few people, and we don't eat much, so you and your sister-in-law can do whatever you want."

Yuan Wei didn't expect the big boss from the Imperial Capital to be so talkative, and he was flattered, "No trouble, no trouble! Ah Meng has been able to find such a decent job thanks to your care for the past two years after he retired from the army."

Yuan Meng was a little embarrassed, scratched his head and urged, "Brother, shall we go in first?"

"Eh, okay."

Since the little goldfish got out of the car, its eyes have been fixed on the little ducks in the field.

He refused to move to look at Luo Lingsheng, expecting to speak, "Uncle..."

Luo Lingsheng said concisely, "Let's go play."

Shi Yunnan smiled, and immediately explained, "Little goldfish, don't go near the river, you can't go to dangerous places, do you understand?"

The little goldfish nodded obediently, "Okay, I'll just watch here and go back in a while."

He ran half a meter away from the field and stopped, watching the flocks of ducklings with relish.

Yuan Meng asked, "Patriarch, am I here to watch the young master?"

"It's okay, it's time to exercise." Luo Lingsheng never liked raising children coquettishly.

"There aren't many cars in the village, so I'll ask my son to take care of this doll." Yuan Wei deliberately added.

A group of people walked into the house.

In order to welcome Luo Lingsheng and Shi Yunnan, Yuan Wei diligently cleaned up the inside and outside of the house, lest they feel uncomfortable.

After the two entered the box to rest, Yuan Meng took the initiative to go to the kitchen to help.

The 17-year-old niece saw Yuan Meng, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, and immediately approached with a vegetable basket, "Uncle."

Yuan Meng responded, then felt strange, "Why aren't you at school today?"

My niece Yuan Juanjuan's school is in the county high school, and she will have to take the college entrance examination in one month.

Yuan Juanjuan's smile gradually faded away, she lowered her head and silently chose vegetables, "My mother said that my grades were not enough to get into a good university, and it would be a waste of money to study. She asked me to find a job after the college entrance examination."

"..."

Yuan Meng frowned.

His sister-in-law is aggressive and calculating, and has always loved her two sons more.

"Don't listen to your mother, you should prepare for the college entrance examination. If the tuition fee is not enough, uncle will give you a cushion."

Yuan Meng back then was because his family had no conditions, and as his elder brother, Yuan Wei married early and had to spend money everywhere, so the other party did everything he could to support him until he went to high school.

Yuan Meng thought of this brotherly kindness, and tried his best to let his nephew and niece go to school.

Yuan Juanjuan said in a low voice, "Uncle, my mother is rich, she can provide for my little brother's primary school..."

Before I finished speaking, a voice came from behind, "Hey, Yuan Meng is back? You haven't seen your uncle and niece for several years, and they are still so close?"

Yuan Meng turned sideways and met Chen Fang's gaze, "Sister-in-law."

I haven't seen her for three or four years, and the other party's face has become more rounded. It seems that it is exactly as Yuan Juanjuan said-he has a little savings in his hand, and his living conditions are not bad.

Chen Fang kowtowed the melon seeds, her tone was a bit deliberate, "Your brothers are honest and kind-hearted, and you insist on inviting the big boss to come to your house for dinner. This meal costs a few hundred dollars. Think my family's money is blown by a strong wind?"

It's the same language again.

Ever since Chen Fang married Yuan Wei, she has been critical of Yuan Meng's uncle.

Later, Yuan Meng, who was retired from the army, saved some savings, and Chen Fang changed from being endlessly picky to asking for money without a bottom line.

Yuan Meng didn't want to worry too much about this kind of matter, "Sister-in-law, I will give you the money in private, don't tell my boss and them."

After hearing this, Chen Fang was satisfied and stopped.

She glanced at the closed door of the box, and saw her daughter who had no future, and suddenly had a greedy thought in her heart.

"Yuan Meng, sister-in-law, I beg you to do something?" The words were pleading, but the tone was quite natural.

"...What?" Yuan Meng was taken aback.

"Your niece will graduate from the college entrance examination in one month. With her stupid brain, she won't be able to get into any good university. Why don't you ask your boss to arrange a job for her in the Imperial Capital?"

Maybe, she will have a chance to find a rich son-in-law from the imperial capital in the future.

Yuan Juanjuan immediately vetoed, "Mom, what are you worrying about! How can I find a job in Beijing with my education? I'm embarrassed to trouble others."

"Why not? Your brother-in-law only has a high school degree, so why don't you get paid by a rich boss now? Does the boss send you the job and the salary? It can definitely be arranged."

Chen Fang spoke so confidently that she even felt that it was only natural for Luo Lingsheng to do this for them.

Yuan Meng's complexion turned ugly, and it was the first time he vetoed this sister-in-law forcefully, "I don't agree with this matter."

Chen Fang, who was rejected, was taken aback, showing displeasure, "You..."

Yuan Meng continued to be stubborn, "First, don't bother my boss if you have nothing to do. They don't have time to worry about my subordinate's family affairs. Second, Juanjuan is going to go to university after the college entrance examination. What job is she looking for now? It will delay her future."

"Go to college? Is it useful to go to college?"

Chen Fang snorted, staring at Yuan Meng pointedly, "Ah Wei and I lived frugally for some people to go to high school a few years ago, but in the end we raised a white-eyed wolf."

"Being a cow and a horse for the rich, my family will not help me with a little favor!"

After finishing speaking, she went upstairs while cursing, as if she had encountered something extremely unpleasant.

Yuan Meng took care of the work at hand.

As long as Chen Fang's unrealistic thoughts can be dispelled and her not to disturb the Patriarch and Mr. Shi, it doesn't matter if he offends this sister-in-law.

……

In the box, Shi Yunan admired the sunset with great interest.

The Yuan family's farmhouse bungalows are built along the river bank, and there is a large field across the river through the windows, which makes people feel very comfortable.

Shi Yunnan inexplicably came up with an idea, looked at Luo Lingsheng and said, "No wonder so many people are used to living in big cities, and they want to live in these places when they get old."

Luo Lingsheng chuckled, "You like it too?"

"It's not bad. Occasionally, when you are tired of life in a big city, or you can't think of a design, you can rest in these places."

"If you like it, I'll let someone look for it in the outer suburbs when we return to the Imperial Capital?"

Shi Yunnan snorted, "Where can you find this kind of feeling in the place where every inch of land is precious?"

Luo Lingsheng said again, "Then go where you want, and I will accompany you."

Shi Yunnan sat back beside Luo Lingsheng, leaned closer and kissed, "Mr. Luo, I know you have too much money to spend. However, it's not too late to think about this issue when we are five or sixty years old."

Life always has to be passed day by day, and it is useless for them to worry for a second.

Shi Yunnan was rarely emotional, and leaned closer to rub the tip of Luo Lingsheng's nose, "Anyway, no matter where I will live in the future, it's good that the person next to me is you."

Luo Lingsheng was easily pleased by his words, and just as a smile appeared on his lips, the door of the box behind him was opened.

At the same time, a suppressed cry came, "Uncle."

Shi Yunnan and Luo Lingsheng turned around at the same time, only to be taken aback by the situation in front of them——

There was a swollen red envelope the size of 'half a fist' on the forehead of the little goldfish, which was still faintly oozing with blood. The originally white and tender face was now dirty, and even the clothes and trouser legs were covered with mud.

Shi Yunnan's heart ached, and he quickly pulled his child into his arms, "Baby, where did you fall?"

Luo Lingsheng also frowned, and steered the wheelchair to the side of the little goldfish. With sharp eyes, he noticed the exposed collar of the little nephew and the reddish marks on his neck, and instantly realized something——

"Jinyu, tell uncle, who bullied you? What about the little necklace you've been wearing around your neck?"

The little goldfish, who was still crying, burst into tears when he heard this, feeling aggrieved and sad.

"Uncle, they took away my necklace, Grandpa Qin said, said it was left to me by my mother, I'm sorry..."

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