There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 147 Busy with the County Examination

Li Shuchen patted Grape's head and said, "Silly Grape, if you follow me, you'll definitely have a good time."

Besides, does it mean that if you eat a few more peaches, I, your young lady, won't be able to buy a house?

Grape said firmly, "Miss can certainly buy a house."

Li Shuchen: "Then what are you worried about? Just eat, eat until you're stuffed."

Grape smiled, her eyes crinkling, and agreed, "Okay."

After picking the soft peaches, we moved on to the firm ones. I remember my mother and Xiao'er loved the firm peaches.

As for her father, I forget, I think it was Ruan Tao.

After picking the hard peaches, I also picked some dates, apples, and persimmons.

Two large baskets of fresh fruit were filled, plus two small baskets of fresh fruit.

Li Shuchen placed them on the carriage with satisfaction.

I glanced at Li Wanbai and saw that his belly was round and full.

"Hey, Wanbai, your belly is as round as a big ball. You've obviously been showing it off a lot. Let's see if you can run around when we get home."

Li Wanbai snorted. Who does she think she is?

Seventh Sister: "Miss, the measurements are all taken."

Li Shuchen took the paper and examined it closely. It contained the measurements of twenty girls plus Ying'er. After confirming that everything was correct, he folded it and put it in his pocket.

Okay, go ahead and get busy.

Seventh Sister: "Yes"

At this moment, Gu Ziying and Princess Changning arrived with the fresh fruit they had picked.

Li Shuchen said happily, "Let's go back!"

When we arrived at the inn again, it was already 5 pm.

Li Shuchen first reserved some fresh fruit for the inn.

She then picked out two pomelos, some peaches, dates, persimmons, and apples, and put them all into a small basket. She then called Linglong over.

"Linglong, after you've had dinner, take these fruits to your master to try."

Zhao Linglong: "Yes, Miss."

Li Shuchen also took out these fresh fruits and called Xiao Feng over.

"Xiao Feng, deliver these fruits to the Prefect's residence."

"Yes, miss"

After giving his instructions, Li Shuchen took the remaining fruit home.

It only took fifteen minutes to get there.

Li Shuchen stepped down from the carriage and exclaimed, "Having a carriage is so convenient! It's so fast!"

Grape: "Yes, Miss, since we got a carriage, we can go wherever we want. We can go to many places in a day, which is very convenient."

Upon hearing this, Li Wanbai excitedly let out a loud shout.

"Hey~~~"

Li Shuchen patted Wanbai's horse's head, took the fresh fruit, and turned to enter the mansion.

"Father, Mother, I'm home."

Mr. Li ran out of the kitchen with a spatula in hand, overjoyed to see Li Shuchen.

"Chen'er's back! Come quickly to the kitchen and help Daddy. The dishes Daddy cooked look burnt."

Li Shuchen was speechless upon hearing this. What did he mean by "seems burnt"? It was clearly burnt beyond recognition; she had already smelled the burnt odor when she was at the door.

I thought it belonged to someone else, but it turned out to be my own.

Li Shuchen took the spatula from his father and said, "Dad, I brought back some fresh fruit. You should try some."

Master Li took the fresh fruit and said, "Father will go wash the fruit now and give it to your mother."

After saying that, he picked up the basket and walked towards the well.

Li Shuchen went into the kitchen, where the thick smoke made her cough.

He quickly went to the pot to take a look.

The food in the pot had turned completely black, and its original appearance was no longer recognizable.

It's definitely inedible.

Li Shuchen could only scoop it out and throw it away, then wash the pot, wash the vegetables, and chop them again.

After cooking a few dishes, I realized I forgot to cook rice.

I quickly went to find the stew pot and discovered it was simmering on the stove.

Lifting the lid, you see plump, white rice lying quietly in the pot, each grain distinct, neither too dry nor too wet, emitting an enticing aroma.

Li Shuchen nodded in satisfaction.

Thankfully, her father cooked a good meal; otherwise, she wouldn't know how her mother had managed all these years.

Li Shuchen: "Grape, go call my parents for dinner."

Grape: "Yes, Miss."

Li Shuchen brought all the food to the table and set out the bowls and chopsticks.

Mr. Li chuckled as he helped Mrs. Li through the door.

Madam Li smiled and said, "The peaches you bought are excellent. Chen'er is so filial; he still remembers that his mother loves crisp peaches."

Li Shuchen: "Mom, the peaches are from Chen'er's orchard. They taste pretty good, don't they?"

Madam Li nodded and said, "We've changed the fruit trees. They taste crisp, sweet, and refreshing; Mother likes them very much."

Master Li said, "Soft peaches are delicious, juicy and tender, and Father likes them very much too."

Li Shuchen: "I'm glad that Father and Mother are happy. Chen'er recently bought an orchard, and these peaches are from the new orchard."

Upon hearing this, Master Li said narcissistically, "Chen'er has an extraordinary ability to make money; she truly is my daughter."

Li Shuchen was speechless.

Madam Li tapped Mr. Li's forehead: "Keep bragging. You can't even cook properly; it was Chen'er who saved the day."

My Chen'er is truly a woman who is equally at home in public and domestic; she is the most outstanding girl in the world.

Li Shuchen nodded. Yes, her mother was right.

"Dad, Mom, let's eat quickly, the food will get cold."

"Good"*2

Li Shuchen shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth, then suddenly realized that no one was around, so he asked, "Father, Mother, why hasn't Xiao'er come back yet?"

Master Li replied, "Xiao'er is busy preparing for the county examination next February. Except for returning home on her day off, she will be living at the academy from now on."

Li Shuchen nodded upon hearing this: "When Xiao'er returns from her day off, please ask Father and Mother to tell Xiao'er to come to the Happiness Inn to find me."

Master Li: "Father will tell Xiao'er."

The next morning, Li Shuchen, accompanied by Grape and riding in Wanbai, arrived at Huashang Pavilion.

When the manager of Huashang Pavilion saw Li Shuchen arrive, he quickly invited him to a private room on the third floor for tea.

The manager of Huashang Pavilion asked, "Miss Li, did you come here today to see the new autumn clothes?"

Li Shuchen took out a piece of paper: "Customized."

The manager of Huashang Pavilion took the paper and saw that it was the size of twenty-one people.

He immediately beamed and asked, "Miss Li, what kind of fabric and style would you like?"

Li Shuchen: "I want... plus... and then... finally..."

"The material for this size needs to be... and the style needs to be..."

"This children's item should be made of soft fabric, and the design should be festive and cute."

Manager of Huashang Pavilion: "Yes, Miss Li, Huashang Pavilion guarantees that we can fulfill all these requests."

Li Shuchen: "I will come to pick up the clothes in three days."

The owner of Huashang Pavilion said, "Miss Li, rest assured, Huashang Pavilion will definitely have all the clothes ready in three days."

Li Shuchen nodded and left the Flower Robe Pavilion with the grapes.

Go find the old lady selling baskets

Li Shuchen turned into a street and saw the familiar old lady.

He stepped forward politely and said, "Grandma, do you remember me?"

The old woman hurriedly took Li Shuchen's hand and said, "I remember, I remember. This summer, thanks to Miss Li, I've had an exceptionally good time. Look, I've even gained weight!"

Li Shuchen looked at the little bit of flesh on the old lady's cheek and replied...

"You've gained a little weight, Grandma, don't worry. I'll buy you your fruit basket again this fall."

The old lady excitedly kept saying, "Good, good, good!"

Li Shuchen: "Grandma, I need fifty small baskets and seventy large baskets. Can you give them to me in three days?"

The old woman happily replied, "Yes, I have these baskets at home. Miss Li, please come with me to my house to get them."

Li Shuchen was shocked upon hearing this: "Grandma, you've made so many and kept them at home?"