Maid's Survival Manual

Chapter 224 Take the Knife
After hearing Si Ling's request, Bai Shu did not immediately agree.Si Ling raised her eyebrows and said, "What, it's hard for you? Don't use Liu Ye as a barrier to me. Such a small matter is just a matter of opening your mouth to you, Mr. Bai."

Everyone is willing to wear a high hat, and everyone is willing to listen to good words. Although Bai Shu doesn't show it on the face, he is happy in his heart, but he is still embarrassed: "Is this... Miss Su's meaning?"

Si Ling immediately exploded: "What do you mean? I just want to make it easier to go out. In the end, I mean to serve the master well, but it's just because I don't like being questioned when I go in and out, so I want you to see it in the past. It's convenient, don't lead everything to Miss Su, isn't this a slut? Miss Su didn't invite you to provoke you, so don't hurt him. There are many people who add flowers to the cake, and few people who give charcoal in the snow. Could it be that you also want to follow the example of that snob when you see Miss Su's death in peace, right?"

What she said was like popping beans, Bai Shu was so choked that she didn't even have a chance to defend herself, she broke out in sweat when she got anxious, and hurriedly waved her hands and said: "No, no, no, I really didn't mean that, Miss Si Ling, look Am I like a ralliest snob?"

Si Ling opened her mouth and said: "Of course..." Thinking that there is no benefit in trying to show off her tongue, she immediately changed her mouth and said, "...Of course not."

Bai Shu smiled and narrowed his eyes, like a cunning little fox who understands everything but pretends to be confused.

Si Ling was in a predicament of being seen through, so she said displeasedly: "You agree or not."

Bai Shu said: "I can only try to talk to Liu Ye."

Si Ling said: "Don't worry, I won't do evil or cause trouble when I go out, just specify not to cause trouble for the sixth master. I swear." Seeing that Bai Shu still didn't let go, with a businesslike appearance, Si Ling resented He said: "Leave some room for being a human being, don't wait for me to say something good, I don't believe the day you didn't ask me."

Bai Shu was not angry, but still smiled and said: "Miss Si Ling will come out soon, I will ask someone to help the girl take the things in, don't make Miss Su worry."

Let Si Ling go out of the house freely, Bai Shu still has this authority, but he is cautious, so he still told Chen Yunzheng.Chen Yun was putting down the book, stroked his forehead, and asked suspiciously: "Why are you getting involved with Si Ling again?"

Bai Shu's face was flushed red, and she cried bitterly, "Sixth Master, don't say that, what do you mean again? I think I'm being honest, and there's nothing dirty about it..."

Chen Yunzheng sneered disdainfully and said: "I see that Si Long is a good girl, she handles things carefully, is generous, and prudent, unlike Si Ling, everything is broken by her mouth."

Bai Shu seemed to be choking on a big duck egg, and was immediately speechless.Chen Yunzheng took a book and patted Bai Shu's head and said, "I'm not that interested. I'm talking about you. If you really want to, do it as soon as possible. Don't be preempted by others. You will regret it later."

Bai Shu rubbed her head and murmured, "I don't understand what the master is talking about."

Chen Yun was throwing the book over with his hands, Bai Shu hugged his head and hid aside, picked up the book and sent it back.Chen Yunzheng snorted: "Just your little thought, you think I don't know if it's hidden deep?"

Bai Shu had no choice but to say with a shy face: "The little one is a faint fluorescent light, how dare you compete with Liu Ye's sun and moon, you know the details, and the little one feels ashamed...Then, Liu Ye agreed?"

Chen Yunzheng took back the book and said: "You can sell this favor as you like, I don't care about you." But he raised his eyes and stared at him with a half-smile and said: "But this matter has nothing to do with the master, if you dare to cheat Get me inside, don't blame me for being rude."

Bai Shu hurriedly said: "No, no, little things, Liu Ye just don't worry." Turning around, he had a bitter face.It's easy for Ms. Su to say that she is a careful and kind person, and she will definitely not publicize her love, but Grandma Six has to find a suitable excuse.If the sixth master doesn't get involved, the best shield will be useless. This is really a bit difficult.

Bai Shu often runs outside, of course, there are some reasons, and some are excuses, he allowed the girls in Qinfang Garden to come and go freely, Wen Shi noticed it, and when he asked about it, he replied: "It's a young uncle who drags the family. I came to Beijing with my mouth, and wanted to find an errand with the sixth master. The little auntie's eyesight is not good, and I couldn't find a suitable person for a while, so I asked Miss Si Long to do it for my auntie. Needlework...just a matter of a few days, after two days when the girl is found, I won't bother Si Long and Si Ling any more."

Naturally, Wen would not refute his face, and asked politely whether he was short of people or money.

After Bai Shu left, Jin Xiu said: "Grandma, that Bai Shu's eyes roll around when he speaks, and he's not sure where his thoughts are going, he must not be telling the truth, how could you just let him go like this?"

Wen Shi didn't say a word, just looked at Jin Tuan, and Jin Tuan explained to Jin Xiu on her behalf: "Since Manager Bai dared to do this, there must be a strict excuse, besides, there is Liu Ye behind, this matter has already passed the clear road Now, if grandma is pressing on, it will look like grandma has a small belly. It's not a big deal, why bother holding on to him."

Wen's nodded in satisfaction, and said to Jindu: "There is another meaning, I'm afraid this white manager is beyond your comprehension."

Jin Duan said indifferently: "If you get something, you get it. That's life. If you lose it, you lose it. I don't feel regretful."

Si Ling and Si Long would go out once in a while, accompanied by Bai Shu, it seemed that Chen Yun was tacitly acquiescing to use Bai Shu for them.However, Bai Shu is shrewd and flexible, can speak well and speak well, with his help, Si Long and Si Ling can do things much more efficiently.

With this convenient condition, Manman handed over her plan to Si Long, and she took out all her savings and handed it to Si Long: "Go to the busiest street, and make sure to buy a shop as soon as possible Come on, don't worry about the price..."

Si Long was a little hesitant: "The girl does have some savings, but... the capital is no better than Chenzhou Mansion. This is a place where every inch of land is expensive. It's easy to say, but I'm afraid it's not so easy to do. Besides, Grandma Six And urging you to pay back the money."

This is really a wolf in the front and a tiger in the back. Si Long was worried for Su Manman when he thought about it.It is said that a penny makes a hero sweat, no, Miss Su is so stunned that she even misses the way of doing business again.

Manman said indifferently: "Don't worry about the money..." As soon as the words fell to the ground, Si Long looked at her in surprise, Manman's heart was twisted together, she smiled very bitterly, waved her hand, Said: "First set up the shop, arrange it as soon as possible according to the drawings I designed, and then recruit some people as soon as possible..."

It seems that she is rich, or how rich and powerful.

Isn't it true that if you have money in your hand, you just feel confident, so you don't feel so guilty, and you seem to have something to rely on emotionally, even though the money comes so unpleasant.

Manman explained: "It is because there are debt collectors behind the back, so I am more eager to open the shop." Living on rewards all day, can it be called life?
Ever since he entered the capital, he wanted to reopen Yishengju, and because he owed the Wen family a huge debt for no reason, this idea became stronger.It should be sooner rather than later, although she is not free everywhere, she is unwilling to wait for a day.

When everyone left, Manman would inevitably be in a daze for a while.Wen shi took advantage of her smashing things to collect debts from her. Although it was a bit suspected of making things worse, the reasons were fair and aboveboard.

Chen Yunzheng didn't give it early, didn't give it later, didn't give it clearly, he had to bend her body and bend her knees to let him go down the steps, so he stuffed her with a roll of bank notes for no apparent reason, not too much, not too much. Less, exactly 2 taels, what does this mean?
Are you watching her joke?Without him, she can only be slaughtered, and she doesn't even have a place to stand in this backyard?Is it to warn her that she has to rely on him for everything, and if she pleases him, she will want the wind and the rain like the rain, and if he annoys him, she can only worry about the wind and the bitter rain?

Or are you mocking her, he actually knows everything about the inner courtyard, she hugged her thigh by mistake?
No matter which one it was before, Manman recognized it. If it was the last one, then did he know that Brother Jun was controlled by Wen Shi?

Manman's eye sockets were a little sore, she stretched out her fingers and pressed on her temples, diverting her emotions.In fact, if she is not greedy, she can live a very comfortable and comfortable life.

Just like it is now, he wants her people, she wants his money, he wants her to never leave, she wants his lifelong honor and support, as long as it doesn't involve sensitive topics such as feelings, identity, status, etc., the relationship between him and her It can be simple to get along with.

He is satisfied, and she is also satisfied.

The heart does not move, the delusions do not arise, and always maintain such a peaceful state of mind, day by day, time passes quickly.

What is a pair of people for a lifetime?

What is this lifetime of loyalty?
Those are all deceptive fairy tales.

Manman let out a long sigh: That's it.

Si Ling and Si Long went out almost every day, and after traveling for nearly half a month, they finally settled on a shop.There is only one room, which is only 80 to [-] square meters, but the monthly rent is [-] taels, which is not counted, and the owner has to ask for a one-year rent payment.

Si Ling and the others were stunned: It's not too late, let's go out for 1000 taels first.

The four of them chattered on one side, complaining that the owner was too dark-hearted and hot-handed, and couldn't negotiate a price no matter how hard they bargained, they complained along the way: "What's so good about this capital city? The streets are full of people, and walking is not smooth. The things they sell are exquisite and unique, but they don’t come from the strong wind and don’t cost money? There are many rich people, but there are more poor people. People are not so proud, their noses have grown to their eyes, so they often look at you with small eyes and ask you that you are from a foreign country. What's wrong with the people in the capital, they have an extra pair of eyes, a nose and a mouth compared to the people from other places?"

Manman just laughed at these words.Problems that can be solved with money are at least not difficult problems, so she agreed to the high rent without hesitation.

She took out her 5000 family property, handed it to Si Long, and said, "You just have to do it, if it's not enough, I'll find a way."

Si Long saw that Manman was on the brink of death, and he was under pressure but also motivated. He hired people to decorate and then recruited workers. As soon as he got it, the 5000 taels of silver was spent.She hesitated for a long time, and finally took out the bank note that Chen Yunzheng gave her. No matter how humiliating it was, since he gave it to her, it was natural for her to control it.

A month later, a snack shop called Wuweiju opened.

Si Long asked Manman: "Girl, shall we continue to give away free gifts like last time this time, free tasting?"

Manman sneered: "No, this time we will change the way and mark the price to the highest. Haven't you and Si Ling inquired about the prices in all the pastry shops? Not only do we have to be more expensive than theirs, but even more expensive More than double."

Si Ling also leaned over and asked, "Why is this? The asking price is so expensive, who will buy it?"

Manman showed a rare smile, and said: "Why do you have to open a shop in the busiest street? Our Wuweiju is for those high-ranking officials and nobles. The more expensive it is, the more they like it. Except in Showing that they are different in terms of food and clothing, what else do they use to show off? Otherwise, where would their money be spent?"

Manman not only asks the most expensive price, but also produces in limited quantities, making three kinds of snacks every day, sour, dessert and bitter.First come, first served, I'm late, sorry, please come early tomorrow.

For a while, this outrageously expensive Wuweiju became the focus of discussions on the streets of Beijing.

Wuweiju, as the name suggests, is naturally sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty, but Wuweiju only sells dim sum with three flavors. Why?
Manman explained to Si Long: "The sweet one is a heart-to-heart promise and never regrets, the salty one is ruthless and hates, tears away from others, the bitter one is lovesickness, and Mo Shanglv also..."

Si Long seems to understand, but he also knows that there are many literati in the capital, and they love elegance the most. Miss Su's tune is naturally catering to the wishes of the romantic scholars.

Bai Shu took the food box into Chen Yunzheng's study, and said to Chen Yunzheng who was busy with the accounts: "Sixth Master, you have been busy for a day, take a rest, this is the snack from Si Long, you can try it ?”

Chen Yun was pushing all the things aside, then opened the food box after cleaning his hands, and asked, "Did that girl Si Yi make it?"

Bai Shu said: "Si Long said it was sent from Wuweiju, let the little one...give it to Master Liu to try it out and give his opinion."

Chen Yun raised his eyes and glanced at Bai Shu.Bai Shu inexplicably felt the back of his scalp tingling, hehe laughed and said, "Indeed, Qinfang Garden hasn't made dessert for Master Liu for some time."

One is that she is busy, and the other is that Miss Su seems to have been discouraged instead of being encouraged after giving it away once, and she has not expressed any since then.Bai Shu was in a hurry for Chen Yun, but Liu Ye's mouth was harder than his heart, and Bai Shu couldn't do anything if he was in a hurry.

Chen Yun was looking at the delicate and small snacks on the plate, and without thinking about it, he knew that Manman spent a lot of effort to make them.He looked at it for a while, then asked Bai Shu, "What are the names of these pastries?"

Bai Shu came up, pointed to the three dishes of dim sum one by one and said: "This is dessert, they are chestnut cake, five-nut cake, flower petal cake, red bean cake, collectively referred to as Xinxiangxu, these are salty desserts, respectively are meat floss cake, pineapple cake , Preserved Fruit Cake, Grape Cake, collectively known as Lirenlei, these are bitter desserts, they are sesame cake, peanut cake, olive kernel cake, almond cake, collectively referred to as Acacia Cake. Si Long said there are more, I am afraid that if you can't eat it once, it will be in vain If it's broken, just take a piece, if Liu Ye likes it, I will ask her to bring back the one that Liu Ye likes next time..."

Chen Yunzheng just picked up the pastry and said nothing.Manman will never make snacks for him again, will she?How much of the lovesickness and tears of separation here represent her heartfelt voice?Is she regretting marrying the wrong person, or is she regretting giving up on him prematurely?
He didn't know, and he didn't dare to think about it. Now that he can't see anyone, he can only miss these pastries that she has put so much thought into.

Bai Shu didn't dare to disturb her, and quietly withdrew.

Chen Yun was recovering from his contemplation, and asked, "Bring the knife."

Bai Shu yelled, and asked at the door: "Master Liu, what do you want a knife for? If you don't like it, just take it out. Don't be angry. Knives are no fun. Be careful not to hurt the knife." I lost myself..." How to say, this is also Miss Su's heart, although there are many people and many turns, but the original intention comes from Manmana, and the final goal is to go to Liu Ye.

Liu Ye has ruined her like this, so don't expect Miss Su to forgive Liu Ye in the future.

Chen Yun was about to kick someone, but Bai Shu looked like something, standing at the door, Chen Yun couldn't reach it.An angry Chen Yunzheng scolded with a smile: "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think I'm going to kill someone with a knife? I'm too tired to cut you down. Stop talking nonsense and hurry up."

Bai Shu dawdled at the door, and asked, "Master Liu, at least tell me what you want the knife for?"

Chen Yun gave Bai Shu a hard look, and made a cutting motion with his hand.Bai Shu shrank his head, turned his eyes, but put it on the dim sum, guessing Chen Yunzheng's intentions and asked: "Does Master Liu want to cut the dim sum?"

Seeing that Chen Yunzheng had a sullen face but did not speak, Bai Shu knew that he had guessed right, and immediately said, "Little one, go to the kitchen and get some."

Chen Yunzheng scolded: "Get out, don't tell you not to hang around in front of me." Go to the kitchen to get the knife?He was afraid that others would not know, right?
Bai Shu was disheveled by the scolding, but suppressed a smile in her heart, and withdrew from the study, and she really didn't bother her anymore.

When Chen Yun was walking out of the study, it was already half an hour later, seeing the clear weather and warm wind, he couldn't help feeling relieved, and ordered Bai Shu: "Prepare the horse, Master has to go out."

Bai Shu naturally ordered people to prepare. He was walking with Chen Yun, and asked, "Sixth Master, it's almost noon, where are you going? Are you coming back for dinner? You can find someone to come back for you." Grandma Six..."

Chen Yunzheng seemed to be in a good mood, and said, "I won't be coming back."

The two got out of the house and mounted their horses, and ran straight to the city.Chen Yunzheng asked Bai Shu while riding a horse: "How is the business of Wuweiju?"

Bai Shu replied: "Well, I don't know very well, why don't you go over and see for yourself? How can this be considered Liu Ye's business?"

Bai Shu knows the specific business situation of Wuweiju, but he won't be so stupid as to rush to talk all the time, so he has to pave the way for Mr. Liu, so that he has a legitimate excuse to care about Miss Su.

(End of this chapter)