CHAPTER 305: CHAPTER 305: TOUGH TIMES

July, commonly known as Ghost Month.

As dusk fell, there were already few people moving on the streets.

Except for the brothel opposite Tianming Pavilion still lit, other places had long since fallen into darkness.

After seeing Yan Yijie off a few days ago, Chu Wuqu also returned to the back mountain, while Le Zhao packed his bags and dragged Xuan Ying along, claiming he wanted Chu Wuqu to help guide him in swordsmanship.

Duan Yunfei, unwilling to be too far from her, did not follow them.

For this, he was mocked by Le Zhao for half a day, saying he was like a girl, wanting to stay by his beloved all day.

In a fit of anger, Duan Yunfei fought with Le Zhao, and after cutting off a few strands of his hair, Le Zhao became more well-behaved.

Shen Qinglan instructed Shopkeeper Wen to let everyone go home early, then left Tianming Pavilion along with Duan Yunfei and Xuan Ming.

"I’ve had them set aside about twenty bags of fabric scraps that you wanted," Duan Yunfei said. "When would you like them?"

"Oh?" Shen Qinglan smiled, "Where are they kept?"

"In the backyard of Jinxiu Mansion," Duan Yunfei said. "And some were stocked from before, yet to be dealt with."

He looked at her and said, "If you want more, I can have fabric shops in other towns keep them for you too."

"Yes, I want them!" Shen Qinglan said. "The more, the better!"

"What does Miss Shen plan to do with so many fabric scraps?" Xuan Ming asked curiously.

Shen Qinglan replied, "To make pillows."

"Pillows?" Xuan Ming asked, "What are pillows?"

Duan Yunfei raised an eyebrow, "Small pillows meant for hugging?"

Shen Qinglan chuckled lightly, "Smart!"

"But making pillows doesn’t require so many scraps, right?" Xuan Ming was puzzled, "Could it be, Miss Shen wants to make large pillows?"

"I’m planning to make pillows for sale." She looked at Duan Yunfei and said, "I need a lot of these scraps; since you’d throw them away anyway, give them to me, I’ll pay for the shipping!"

"No need." Duan Yunfei shook his head, "You go ahead with your work, I’ll make sure the scraps are delivered to you!"

"Alright!" Shen Qinglan nodded.

Aunt and cousin-in-law, besides being busy with farm work, have nothing else to do at home. It’s perfect to hand this task over to them.

Though the villagers of Lishui Village said nothing, many people talked behind their backs when the family suddenly became wealthy.

There are many women in the village skilled in embroidery; she could find some to make pillows.

Two groups can work on them, one responsible for embroidery, the other for sewing, which can also help the villagers find some work.

"About going to the Capital..." Duan Yunfei looked at her and asked, "Have you told your uncle and them?"

Shen Qinglan shook her head, "I haven’t had the chance to mention it, I’ll wait a bit longer."

She looked at him with a smile, "What if my parents don’t agree, then you should go to the Capital first!"

The smile on Duan Yunfei’s lips slightly faded, his voice somewhat low, "You don’t want me to stay?"

"No!" She looked at him and said, "It’s rare to have a close friend in life, you’ve known Mr. Yan for years, on his big day, you can’t miss it just because of me, I would feel guilty!"

"Silly!" Duan Yunfei gently rubbed her black hair and laughed, "Is there any girl as considerate as you in this world?"

"So what if there is?" Shen Qinglan raised an eyebrow, "Are you planning to find more?"

Duan Yunfei chuckled softly, "No, having you is enough!"

Xuan Ming, following behind them, quietly slowed down his pace.

Alas! Is it easy being a bachelor?

Surrounded by couples, even his silly brother has abandoned him to run off with Le Zhao, and he has to stay here watching Young Master and Miss Shen flirt, life sure isn’t easy!