Chapter 925: The South....
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As He Dashan and his family made dumplings, he could not help but tell his parents about his female colleague, Lin Qiuru.
He Dashan’s mother asked, “Do you like her, Dashan?”
He Dashan nodded. “Of course, Mother. She’s doing well in the factory, so I want you and Father to visit her parents to propose a marriage as soon as possible.”
He Dashan’s parents had a good impression of Lin Qiuru when they visited the factory to deliver food to their son. They also met her parents once and exchanged a few words with them.
He Dashan’s parents could tell Lin Qiuru’s parents were honest people.
“What’s Qiuru’s expression of you?”
“It’s good, Mother. I told her that I would ask my parents to propose marriage, and she agreed.”
He Dashan’s mother happily said, “That’s perfect, especially since you received your wages. You two should be able to get married soon.”
He Dashan was delighted to hear it. Even his siblings were pleased to know that they would soon have a sister-in-law. The whole family was overjoyed and was in a good mood.
Soon after, He Dashan and Lin Qiuru got engaged. Many others experienced the same thing as He Dashan. Since many of the Luhe villagers worked in the factory, they got to know each other better.
Since there were many other factories nearby, the villagers would even get to know each other on their way to work. If something interesting happened between the factories, they would tell each other about it.
Therefore, He Dashan and Lin Qiuru knew they wanted to marry each other. Their relationship would be better because they liked each other very much.
The village elders gradually became more open-minded. They would allow their children to fall in love and get engaged. Everything in the capital developed excellently.
Lan Ruozhu knew the country was flourishing whenever he heard the ministers’ reports. Moreover, the government had gathered plenty of high-yield crops.
Lan Ruozhu then arranged for people to distribute the seeds to the farmers and teach them how to cultivate the crops more efficiently. He believed the production throughout the country would at least double by winter.
Su Binglan and Luo Jin’an had been staying in Su Teng Village for a while. The former was busy with many things as she planned several projects and opened more factories in Tenghe Town.
She had even finished establishing an inn nearby. Afterward, foreign merchants and out-of-towners visited Su Teng Village for fun. Everyone enjoyed staying at the inn, especially since they had never seen another one like it.
Su Binglan had even included a revolving door at the inn. The beds were soft, too, so everyone slept exceedingly well there. People could not help but ask the front desk if the beds and pillows were for sale.
However, the employees said that the beds and pillows only belonged to the inn. As many more guests asked the same question, the employees had to call Su Binglan for help.
Su Binglan then told the manager to inform everyone about her aunt’s, Madam Zhou’s, furniture shop. She had ordered the mattresses and pillows from Madam Zhou, after all.
Ultimately, it boosted Madam Zhou’s business. She received even more clients to build furniture and bedding for. Su Binglan had suggested the soft mattresses and pillows to her aunt.
Madam Zhou had made the mattresses and pillows based on Su Binglan’s idea to help her with the inns. Madam Zhou did not expect other people to buy the pillows and mattresses.
Madam Zhou was thrilled that her business went so well. She immediately arranged for her employees to make more mattresses and pillows.
Meanwhile, Luo Jin’an gathered information about the master of the Black Shadow Pavillion. Su Binglan wanted to heal the master because she knew he was Su Fengmao’s foster father.
Luo Jin’an had been investigating the master for a long time and had finally found some information about him. Ye Feiran’s family had provided Luo Jin’an with the information, stating that the master of the Black Shadow Pavilion was in the south.
Su Binglan was in disbelief. “Wait, you said the master is with the Ye family?
How can that be?”
However, she knew Luo Jin’an’s information must be reliable.
Luo Jin’an softly explained, “Do you remember what Feiran said when she first saw your parents?”
After some thought, Su Binglan said, “Feiran said Father looked similar to a man in a portrait she had in her house. She also said the man in the portrait was her parents’ savior.
“It seems Father’s foster dad might actually be a member of the Ye family. Then let’s go to the south. Wenwu has been asking me to visit for a long time, but I never had the time. We have to go now.”
“All right, let’s do it.” Luo Jin’an nodded. It was only natural for him to accompany his wife wherever she went.
Su Binglan said, “l must clarify my father’s identity and the matters regarding the Black Shadow Pavilion. Also, the South has access to many ingredients,
such as crabs and crayfish. Wenwu’s shops have these things.”
Luo Jin’an said smilingly, “Indeed, those two ingredients were delicious. Your businesses will excel if you add those two dishes to the menus.”
Su Binglan was enthusiastic as she discussed such things with her husband.
“It seems we have plenty of things to do in the south.”
She was excited to experience the local customs and eat the local delicacies with her husband.
“Wenwu told me about the many folk customs in the south through his letters. Those customs include local delicacies. I can’t wait to taste their local cuisines and bring some home to my parents.
“The south also has some fruits that aren’t available here. I’m willing to try as many as possible while we’re there,”
Luo Jin’an smiled when he saw his wife’s sparkling eyes.
Since the couple had decided to visit the south, Su Binglan told her parents about it. However, she mentioned nothing about the Black Shadow Pavilion because she did not want them to worry. She would only tell her father about it once she settled the matter.
“Why are the sudden decision to visit the south?” Su Fengmao asked. Su Binglan explained, “Wenwu keeps asking me to visit, so Jin’an and I are going to see him.”
Shen Qiuhua knew her daughter had countless things to do. Still, she nagged Su Binglan for a long time. Shen Qiuhua would always do that wherever her daughter planned to leave the village.
Su Binglan had even grown accustomed to her mother’s nagging. Even so, she felt warm inside because she knew her parents were concerned about her..