Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 254 New Direction

When Bai Yunhe saw Hua Lei, he was also surprised. He hadn't seen Hua Lei for a long time since he last went to Yuanying Manor with his grandfather to buy supplies. He heard that she had been busy on the manor, and it seemed that she had bought a manor and a shop. How come she had time to stroll around today?

It turned out that when the waiter brought the snacks over, Hua Lei casually hung the door curtain that was blocking the way to the side with a hook, so now people inside can directly see people outside, and people outside can also directly see people inside.

"Oh, Jiang... Young Master Jiang." Zhenzhu stuttered a little, her face was red, and she had already stood up from the wooden bed. Hualei was startled and hurriedly stood up from the wooden bed. She pulled Zhenzhu, bowed slightly and said, "Hello, Young Master Jiang, Hello, Young Master Bai."

"So it's really Sister Zhenzhu and Miss Hua, what a coincidence?" Jiang Yunqi was obviously very happy. He returned the gift with Bai Yunhe. He had seen Hua Lei last time at Jin Yu Man Tang, and he knew Hua Lei. He also knew some things about Bai Yunhe's family and knew that they knew each other.

"Sister Zhenzhu and Miss Hua, are they new here? So are we, how about going together?" Jiang Yunqi suggested. He hadn't seen Zhenzhu for a long time and missed her very much. Besides, they were already engaged, so it wasn't too abrupt to ask for this.

Hua Lei looked around the cabin. It was still spacious for two people, but four people? Although it was okay, it seemed a bit inappropriate for two men and herself to sit in the same box.

Although Jiang Yunqi and Zhenzhu are already engaged, I am not suitable. But what should I say if I refuse? Just say I don't want to be together? That's not good either, right? As a guest staying in the Marquis's Mansion, I can't take over the show, right?

Hualei was a little embarrassed and looked at Zhenzhu, who also looked helpless. Obviously, she, like Hualei, didn't know how to deal with this situation.

"Miss Hua, I originally wanted to visit you at your farm in a few days to buy some supplies, but I didn't expect to meet you here. How about I talk to you here first?" Jiang Yunqi spoke again.

"Okay, then how about moving the small square table and chairs outside? We were just thinking of asking our staff to help move them outside so they can get some sun." Hua Lei suggested.

Jiang Yunqi was startled, and immediately felt that his proposal was somewhat inappropriate. It was fine that he and Zhenzhu were engaged, but Miss Hua had not yet discussed marriage, and was still in mourning, so it was indeed not appropriate for them to sit in the box together. So he immediately nodded and said, "Okay, I'll move it."

As he said that, he came in and directly moved the small square table out and placed it in front of the cabin. Bai Yunhe came in and carried a chair out with one hand. Hua Lei also carried a chair out by herself. When it was Zhenzhu's turn, before Zhenzhu could do anything, Jiang Yunqi had already come back and carried the chair out without Zhenzhu having to do anything.

It is much better for several men and women to sit together and drink tea in an open environment than to sit in a private box.

Hualei moved the snacks on the wooden bed to the small square table outside, and asked the waiter to add more teacups and snacks. The four of them sat down around the table. Jiang Yunqi picked up the teapot, poured tea for Zhenzhu and Hualei, and poured a cup for Bai Yunhe and himself, and then they began to drink tea and chat.

Of course, most of the time it was Jiang Yunqi who was talking alone, with Bai Yunhe interjecting from time to time, while Zhenzhu and Hualei were responsible for listening and nodding, while maintaining a decent smile on their faces.

Although Jiang Yunqi wanted to talk to her about purchasing supplies, he didn't bring it up on his own initiative, and Hualei was too embarrassed to keep asking, so she just kept listening to Jiang Yunqi talking about all kinds of interesting and funny things. Jiang Yunqi was really a person who was good at chatting and talking. According to the saying in his previous life, he was a social cow, and his emotional intelligence was very high.

So although Hua Lei sat upright and smiled stiffly at first, she gradually relaxed and leaned back in her chair unconsciously. Bai Yunhe, who was standing next to her, picked up the teacup and covered the corners of his slightly raised mouth.

Jiang Yunqi talked for a long time and finally got to the point of what he wanted to talk to Hua Lei.

"Miss Hua, I heard that you have a lot of good things on your farm, many of which are suitable for long-term storage. My father is now stationed in Liaodong Prefecture, and he also wants to buy some supplies from Miss Hua's farm. I wonder if you can also help me customize a batch?"

Jiang Yunqi looked at Hua Lei and said, "However, my father doesn't have many soldiers, only about 50,000 to 60,000 in total."

Hualei was excited. Hey, there are customers coming to Yuanying Manor because of its reputation? This business has come to us on its own. That's great. Pingyang Marquis Jiang Shangxu is a fourth-rank Pingdong general. His eldest son Jiang Lin is Jiang Yunqi's father. Jiang Shangxu and Jiang Lin have been stationed in Liaodong Prefecture east of the Great Sheng Dynasty.

It is near the sea, with a warm and humid climate, abundant seafood, chickens, ducks and geese, and even vegetables. Logically, there is no shortage of supplies around the area, so there is no need to go to Shangjing City to purchase. However, since Jiang Yunqi had spoken, it was probably his grandfather or father's order.

Hua Lei sat up straight and smiled, "Mr. Jiang, please don't be polite. If you need anything, just tell me. What does General Jiang need?"

"My father sent a letter saying that he wants 500 chickens, ducks, and geese, 500 kilograms of sausages, 300 jars of fermented bean curd, and soap and toothbrushes. The soap is 5,000 yuan, and the wooden handle toothbrushes are 5,000. This is a deposit of 300 taels, and the balance will be paid before delivery, right?" Jiang Yunqi handed three silver notes with a face value of 100 taels to Hua Lei and asked. It seems that Jiang Yunqi also knows the situation of his own farm.

"Yes, that's right." Hua Lei answered readily, took out a small notebook from her cloth bag, and recorded the goods that Jiang Yunqi wanted. She couldn't help but feel very happy. She just came out to go shopping, drink some tea, and check on her dim sum business, and she received such a big order. She was so happy.

"By the way, Miss Hua, we also need your help in transporting these goods by boat. We can calculate the transportation fee together when the time comes, okay?" Jiang Yunqi spoke again.

"Okay, no problem. For Zhenzhu's sake, I'll give you 20% off the shipping fee." Hua Lei thought. Zhenzhu was sitting next to her, so she had to give her some face. Sure enough, Jiang Yunqi looked at Zhenzhu, smiled, and said, "Thank you, Miss Hua."

"I wonder when Mr. Jiang will need the goods? If your quantity is this, I should have stock on my farm." When talking about business, Hua Lei was confident and at ease.