amaotonovel Chapter 374 Stealing His Business
Chapter 374 Stealing His Business
"It's done so quickly?"
"The goods are downstairs. Shu Chen, would you like to inspect them?"
"No need for that, I trust you."
Princess Changning's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Trusting someone so much that they don't even need to inspect the goods upon arrival? It turns out even the usually cautious Li Shuchen has his exceptions when it comes to money. (And then there's the sweet, romantic side.)
When can this relationship take another step forward?
Ruan Jingshang held his teacup, his gaze fixed on Princess Changning, watching her ever-changing expressions, and unconsciously his eyebrows curved into a smile.
She's so cute!
Li Shuchen picked up his teacup and observed Ruan Jingshang and Princess Changning without making a sound.
The love in Ruan Jingshang's eyes almost overflowed the inn, but Changning, that clueless young man, didn't notice at all.
"Ahem, Young Master Ruan, what brings you here today?"
"Accompanying Young Master Cheng on delivery"
He replied, but Ruan Jingshang's eyes remained fixed on Princess Changning.
Princess Changning only looked at Ruan Jingshang after hearing Li Shuchen ask him about him, and only then did she realize that Young Master Ruan had been staring at her the whole time.
"Young Master Ruan, is my makeup smudged?"
"Ah, no, no, Princess Changning's makeup is perfect, very beautiful," Ruan Jingshang replied, his ears turning red as he picked up his teacup and took a big gulp.
"Since you didn't spend any money, why is Young Master Ruan staring at me?"
"Um... this," Ruan Jingshang looked to Cheng Zhian for help.
Cheng Zhian shook his head; he didn't know how to answer either.
Ruan Jingshang then looked at Li Shuchen
Li Shuchen's eyes lit up, and she decided to help Ruan Jingshang.
"You gave Changning Crown..."
"Oh, right, right, Princess Changning, do you still like the crown?" At this moment, Ruan Jingshang dared not look at Princess Changning, his head lowered as he looked at his teacup.
Upon hearing the word "crown," Princess Changning suddenly remembered what Li Shuchen had said: Ruan Jingshang only gave her such an expensive gift because he liked her. She couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
"I like the crown, thank you."
"As long as Princess Changning likes it, hehehe."
Ruan Jingshang is grinning foolishly...
Princess Changning was embarrassed...
Cheng Zhian remained silent...
Li Shuchen is currently shipping a couple...
"Miss, the hot pot is ready. Would you like to eat now?" Grape suddenly appeared, breaking the silence.
Li Shuchen stood up and politely asked Cheng Zhian a question.
"Would you and Young Master Ruan like to stay for a simple meal?"
"it is good"
Cheng Zhian answered decisively, remaining seated without moving an inch. He had been craving this for a long time and had tried it himself, but it never quite tasted as good as eating it at Li Shuchen's.
Li Shuchen scratched his head and looked at Changning, his eyes asking, "Is this okay?"
Princess Changning was engrossed in eating and nodded.
"The more people, the more lively it will be; Young Master Cheng is no outsider either."
And what about me? Who am I?
Princess Changning, look at me!
Ruan Jingshang silently protested, looking aggrieved.
Li Shuchen looked at Grape and said, "Prepare four sets of bowls and chopsticks."
"Okay, Miss."
Soon, everything was served.
Li Shuchen used serving chopsticks to put some mutton in the pot and cooked it for Princess Changning.
Ruan Jingshang held his chopsticks, unsure what to do, but seeing the other three's relaxed expressions, it seemed they were very familiar with the fire and the hot pot.
If he were to ask, wouldn't it make him seem ignorant? Would Princess Changning look down on him?
Thinly sliced lamb cooks faster.
Cheng Zhian used serving chopsticks to pick up a large piece and put it into Li Shuchen's bowl.
"Shu Chen, eat it while it's hot."
Princess Changning's eyes lit up again. Picking up food with her chopsticks? What an intimate gesture!
Seeing that a piece of meat was missing from the pot, Li Shuchen quickly picked up a few pieces with his chopsticks and placed them in Princess Changning's bowl.
"Changning Quick Eat"
Princess Changning nodded, picked up a piece of meat and put it in her mouth. Glancing out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Ruan Jingshang was still motionless, and frowned slightly.
"Are you stupid? Pick up some meat and eat it!"
He then used serving chopsticks to give the last piece of mutton in the pot to Ruan Jingshang.
When Ruan Jingshang saw his beloved serving him food, he was so flattered that his heart almost stopped, and his lips curled into a wide smile.
"Thank you, Princess Changning, this mutton is delicious."
Li Shuchen rolled his eyes as he cooked the meat.
"Have you eaten yet? This meat is so delicious!"
"Everything Princess Changning puts on my plate smells delicious."
Even shit smells good?
Li Shuchen thought this, but didn't say it, since they were eating.
The entire dining process is
Cheng Zhian served meat to Li Shuchen
Li Shuchen served meat to Princess Changning.
Princess Changning occasionally put meat on Ruan Jingshang's plate.
Ruan Jingshang served meat to Princess Changning
After the meal, Li Shuchen wiped his mouth and looked at Ruan Jingshang.
"Come pick up the refreshing mosquito repellent on the 25th."
"Okay, I will definitely come."
After seeing off Cheng Zhian and Ruan Jingshang
Princess Changning asked, "What is this 'refreshing mosquito repellent'?"
Li Shuchen: "As its name suggests, this liquid is what Young Master Ruan is using to prepare for next year's spring imperial examinations. With this, the candidates will be more focused on answering the questions."
"In that case, it should sell very well. Young Master Cheng sent you the porcelain bottle, probably to store this, right? How many bottles did he order?"
"A thousand bottles? What's wrong?"
Princess Changning smiled and said, "I want to sell too."
"Where are you selling it, at the Precious Pavilion?"
"No, I want to set up a stall at the entrance of the orphanage to sell my wares. That way, not only will I make money, but kind-hearted people will also donate after seeing the stone tablet. If a talented person is inspired to write a poem or a song, my orphanage will attract even more people. It's a win-win-win situation!"
Li Shuchen nodded: "The method is good, but my price is too high, fifty taels a bottle. Apart from students from poor families, there aren't many people who can afford this. There's no market for it."
"How could there be no market? Every year, there are tens of thousands of candidates for the imperial examinations, and Young Master Ruan only ordered a thousand bottles. I have plenty of market demand."
Princess Changning spoke with certainty, leaving Li Shuchen somewhat puzzled.
"Ruan Jingshang told me that there were only about three thousand candidates for the spring imperial examination."
Princess Changning shook her head upon hearing this: "He's so foolish, he must have been deceived."
How many bottles do you want?
"Ten thousand"
Li Shuchen gasped after hearing this, and then took a moment to catch his breath.
"This is no small sum. I'll order a porcelain vase from Cheng Zhi'an."
Princess Changning pulled Li Shuchen aside: "I'll make the order. I'll pay for the porcelain bottle. You just need to make the water at home. How about we split the profits 50/50?"
"I don't even need the money," she said, adding that the initial investment wasn't much anyway, and raising Aiyoutang's profile was definitely worthwhile.
"Can it be finished before the imperial examination?"
Li Shuchen patted his chest and assured him, "It's definitely possible, don't worry."
"Alright, I'm going to Yuya Porcelain Workshop."
Princess Changning left with most of Li Shuchen's floral essential oils.
Li Shuchen wasn't idle either; he spent the entire afternoon visiting various pharmacies, preparing for the production of the energizing mosquito repellent liquid.
Then, he locked himself in the Sanbao Hall and refused to go out.
They called it "divine water for scientific expeditions."
It's basically just transferring liquid from the system's built-in bottle to the porcelain bottle I bought from Cheng Zhi'an.
It's very simple to do, requires no brainpower, and is her favorite thing to do.
But it tires out your hands, back, and buttocks.
After a long day, I was so tired I could barely hold my chopsticks.
After two days, my back is so tired I can't bend over.
After three days, my butt was so tired it was practically bursting open.
He locked himself up for five whole days (three days tinkering with bottles, two days resting) before finally emerging from the Three Treasures Hall to meet people.
We're just waiting for the 25th, when Ruan Jingshang will come to pick up the goods.