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Chapter 730: Chapter 735: A Big Favor!_1
Qiao Duo’er nodded, and her mood immediately lightened substantially.
It warms the heart instantly to hear these words when you’re feeling weary.
Tan Zhenghong held his wife, "I’m going to boil some water for you to soak your feet, and you’ll feel comfortable after that."
They had a simple room in the backyard, where they had to make do for today.
The next day, Qiao Duo’er brought gifts to the Feng Family.
"Child, if you bring gifts again next time, I won’t let you in the door," Zou’s said with a stern face.
By rights, it should have been her giving gifts to Duo’er, but it kept turning out the other way around.
Qiao Duo’er cheekily replied, "I’m here to ask you for a favor, how insincere would it look if I came empty-handed?"
"All nonsense, I’d be overjoyed to help you if I can," she retorted.
Zou’s welcomed Duo’er inside, brewed some tea, and then sat down to talk business.
"Here’s the thing, the only people in the store I can trust are Daniu’er and Ruo Ruo, but they’re still a bit young, so we’re lacking someone to hold the fort. I was hoping Auntie could come over and guide them," Qiao Duo’er said, thickening her skin to ask.
Even though it was the off-season for the carpentry shop, Zou’s was still indispensable, and Duo’er felt she was being presumptuous.
But the foundation she and Tan Zhenghong had was still weak, and they only knew so many people – aside from Zou’s, she really couldn’t think of anyone else.
Zou’s herself was a merchant’s daughter and later helped Feng Dafeng manage the carpentry shop. She was shrewd and capable of dealing with all sorts of people, which made the business soar.
Later, when Li Yang became famous for his craftsmanship, she was the one who received the noble clients.
If she could take Daniu’er under her wing for a while, Duo’er and Tan Zhenghong would be able to confidently take care of other things.
Because stock was tight, matters concerning the Embroidery Room and Hua Tian could not be delayed.
Unexpectedly, Zou’s excitedly said, "That’s wonderful, Duo’er, you’re really helping me out big time!"
Qiao Duo’er was baffled, blinking her eyes, "What’s going on?"
This reaction... was a bit perplexing!
"I found a girl for Li Yang and was worrying about how to get them together, but now it’s settled, I’ll talk to Li Yang tonight." 𝚗𝚘v𝚙𝚞b.𝚌𝚘m
Zou’s joyfully said, knowing that if she went to Duo Meifang, Li Yang would have to stay with the girl.
Under the same roof, they would unavoidably see each other frequently.
In time, they might even develop feelings for each other.
Curious, Qiao Duo’er asked, "Which family’s girl are you so confident in?"
Zou’s whispered, "It’s the second daughter of Gu’s Family."
Qiao Duo’er nodded; she had seen her at Bai Family’s place.
Although the second daughter was born to a concubine, she had been raised under her legal mother’s name and had learned housekeeping skills, indeed a good match for Li Yang.
But why would a daughter of a wealthy family be willing to be so public at the Feng Family?
"At the end of the year, the second daughter’s horse was startled, and Li Yang saved her. She took a liking to Li Yang, and the Gu’s Family also approved of this marriage. But that foolish boy Li Yang showed no reaction, so I thought about getting them together," Zou’s explained. At that time, Li Yang’s embrace had slightly tarnished the girl’s reputation.
Moreover, with the news of Sleeve Arrow being sealed with an award spreading, the Gu’s Family was even more in favor of this marriage.
So now, parents on both sides were eager to get the wedding preparations underway.
"Then I’ll wait for your good news."
Qiao Duo’er mischievously said, thinking to herself that when one’s luck arrives, it can’t be stopped.
Zou’s readily agreed: "You just concentrate on your affairs, I promise to bring a constant stream of guests to Duo Meifang."
Seeing her promise so readily, Qiao Duo’er felt completely satisfied.
