Mu Xingzhi did not answer Su Qingluan's question, but turned to look at the lotus cake on the plate.
This snack is really elegant and beautiful in shape. The layers of puff pastry look like slowly blooming lotus petals, set off by lotus leaves and blooming quietly on the water. It's hard to bear to eat.
But how to eat it is also a technical task.
In fact, if you want to eat this special crispy snack without being embarrassed, you need to put a little thought into styling it. Either the whole snack is just the right size to be eaten in one bite; or one snack can be broken down into several small snacks, which are also the same size as one bite.
This way you won't get meringue all over your body.
However, Su Qingluan was thinking mischievously, what if Mu Xingzhi, a person with perfect demeanor and demeanor, ate such a snack that was too crispy to eat in one bite, what would he do?
Of course, this wasn't meant to make him look embarrassed - after all, he wasn't in a real public place.
Su Qingluan herself didn't realize it. Perhaps Mu Xingzhi's words and deeds were so in line with her own thoughts that she unconsciously let go of her guard against people of this era, allowing her to interact with her friends in a modern way. Mu Xingzhi gets along with her, but she often forgets that he is also across the torrent of time with her.
Mu Xingzhi looked at the size of the snack, then raised his head, just in time to see the teasing look in Su Qingluan's eyes. As if he hadn't noticed, he brushed back the hanging sleeves with one hand and used the other hand to Pick up a lotus cake with your slender white fingers.
Mu Xingzhi's movement of taking the lotus cake was very pleasing to the eye, and Su Qingluan was reminded of the Buddha holding the lotus in his hand. But the person in front of him did not have the dignity of a Buddha, but instead had a hint of carelessness and ease.
However, due to his outstanding demeanor, even this kind of casual movement has a unique style. Su Qingluan once again sighed, it turns out that there are really people who have their own temperament without appearance!
However, she felt that no matter how outstanding her demeanor was, the pastry would still be broken all over the floor, so she still had a look on her face.
Su Qingluan saw Mu Xingzhi bringing the lotus cake to his mouth, and just stared at him for a moment.
Mu Xingzhi naturally didn't know Su Qingluan's mentality of watching the fun, but he didn't miss the mischievous look from the other party, but he didn't seem to notice her gaze and put the lotus cake into his mouth. , gently bit off a petal.
Su Qingluan's imagination of the pastry crumbs falling all over his body did not appear. Mu Xingzhi didn't know what method he used, but the puff pastry was very obedient and was put into his mouth obediently, refusing to make any trouble. Instead, it made Su Qingluan curious: "What method did you use to eat it so neatly? "
"Could it be that when Qingluan brought out this snack, he was expecting the diners to eat in a panic?" Mu Xingzhi swallowed a mouthful of snacks and said with a half-smile.
Su Qingluan made a face with a guilty conscience: Oops, her mischievous idea accidentally brought it upon herself.
So, she quickly put on a dog-legged smile, brought the plate of lotus cakes in her hand closer and said, "Sir, how does this little lotus cake taste?"
"It's salty and delicious, crispy and pleasant, and it's elegant and unique. It's a rare product in the world, not to mention in the countryside and mountains." Mu Xingzhi told the truth, but Su Qingluan was a little embarrassed to praise it.
She originally thought that at least her parents would be humble on her behalf, but she didn't hear a sound for a long time. Su Qingluan turned around and found that Su Guangfu and Yang who were standing behind him had already disappeared without realizing it.
Noticing Su Qingluan's searching eyes, Mu Xingzhi explained with a smile: "Your father's mourning hall has already entered the inner room and is no longer here."
"These two people..." Su Qingluan shook her head speechlessly, "If you are busy with something, you should say something!"
Mu Xingzhi naturally knew that judging from the reactions of the Su family and his wife just now, they probably misunderstood what Su Qingluan had in mind for him. But looking at the little girl opposite, who wanted to get into Qian'er's eyes, he knew that the two of the Su family were overthinking.
However, he did not explain much, but after he left later, Su Qingluan would probably have to be interrogated.
Thinking of this, Mu Xingzhi's eyes flashed with narrowness: It's disrespectful to come back but not return, isn't it? Everyone is watching the excitement, just to see who is more excited.
Although there is a hint of teasing in mind, business still needs to be done - not to mention, this snack is really rare and delicious, and it can be regarded as a good "thank you gift".
Mu Xingzhi slowly used up a lotus cake, then used the handkerchief Su Qingluan handed him to clean his hands, then took the tea she brought and took a leisurely sip.
Su Qingluan ran back and forth as if he were a bitch, without the slightest hint of impatience. Finally, Mu Xingzhi put down the tea cup and said with a teasing smile: "With all this painstaking effort, what exactly does Qingluan want?"
Su Qingluan did not answer directly, but asked another question: "How is Xing Zhi's painting skills?"
From a few short conversations, she realized that Mu Xingzhi was a person with a very own aesthetic system, whether it was from the layout of the details of his living environment, or the matching of certain utensils, or even occasionally the two of them talked about aesthetics. topic of……
These series of contacts gave Su Qingluan a certain degree of confidence in Mu Xingzhi's aesthetic level.
However, it is one thing for a person to have aesthetics, but it is another thing to be able to implement this aesthetic consciousness and present it completely and appropriately.
Mu Xingzhi was a little surprised by Su Qingluan's question. He lowered his head and thought for a moment: "Although it is not as good as everyone else, it is interesting."
Su Qingluan nodded: Mu Xingzhi actually has his own arrogance, but he also has the implicitness common to people of this era. So his evaluation of his painting skills, translated by Su Qingluan, is roughly as follows: Although it is not to the extent that a random painting can be put into a museum as a treasure, it is more than enough to form a unique style.
She knew that the man in front of her was not the kind of bullshit lover who could brag to the point of being very boastful. Mu Xingzhi's judgment of anyone was terrifyingly sharp and accurate - of course, everyone included himself.
So Su Qingluan was not polite and simply explained the style of jam he made this time, who his target customers were, what his positioning was, what the other party's preferences were, etc...
In order for Mu Xingzhi to fully understand the taste of jam, she invited Mu Xingzhi to come and taste the jam after it was made.
"This time the cost of packaging design is based on a single payment. Of course, if the jam really has a fixed sales now and uses the packaging you designed, there can be multiple payment methods - split or Guaranteed payment is fine. Of course, you can also buy it out in one go, it depends on your choice - although I am confident that the share will be more cost-effective."
Su Qingluan's expression changed from the joking and mischievous look just now, and she was very serious.
It's not that she cares about everything, but there is a saying that goes well, "Brothers, settle accounts clearly." This was true between brothers. She and Mu Xingzhi were just ordinary friends who got along well, so naturally they had to explain everything clearly.
Compared to Su Qingluan's seriousness and caution, Mu Xingzhi seemed very casual. It seemed that he didn't care at all even if he was regarded as the one who was taken advantage of for doing nothing: "The money thing is not that important, but if this marmalade really wins the favor of the nobles in the capital, can I continue to write and design it?" Outer packaging?”
Su Qingluan raised her head and glanced at Mu Xingzhi: "If Xingzhi's design can be liked by noble people, there will be no problem, but the money still has to be paid, after all -" She looked at the man sitting quietly in the wheelchair opposite. Man, "What's more expensive than 'free'?"
When Mu Xingzhi heard Su Qingluan's words, he looked at the girl opposite him meaningfully, but Su Qingluan did not dodge and looked back at him with a smile.
Neither of them are stupid people. After looking at each other for such a moment, they didn't say a word, but they seemed to be worth a thousand words.
After a while, Mu Xingzhi sighed: "Qingluan is a frank and aboveboard person."
"so?"
"Although I can't be called 'leiluo', I never lied about what I said just now." Seeing Su Qingluan raising his eyebrows for no apparent reason, Mu Xingzhi explained, "There is no need to pay extra money. If Qingluan can guarantee this fruit Jiang has won the favor of nobles and is sold as far away as the capital. If you let me draw the pattern, it will be a great help to me."
Su Qingluan's heart moved: This was almost like Mu Xingzhi telling her openly that his identity was not simple, and his purpose of cooperating with her was not simple either.
She could roughly guess what Mu Xingzhi needed the "jam outer packaging" for. In order to seek cooperation, she was naturally prepared to pay a certain cost, but...
"Exactly, although I have just been recognized not long ago, I have already regarded Huaxi Village as an important home." Su Qingluan raised his head and looked at the young man opposite him very seriously, "I hope I can give my relatives and friends Neighbors bring happiness and prosperity." Instead of being forced to get involved in some strange incident, letting them bid farewell to their peaceful life.
Mu Xingzhi naturally understood what Su Qingluan meant and nodded gently: "This move will not affect everyone in Huaxi Village, I promise."
In fact, Su Qingluan didn't believe words like "I promise". But she also knows that if the person in front of her is really what she thinks, then if the other person makes any decision that is contrary to her imagination, she is just a common person and may not be able to stop it.
However, at least she can take some of the initiative in her own hands - such as the veto power on packaging design.
So Su Qingluan smiled and nodded: "Of course I believe in it, but since we are asking for help, how about we follow the usual practice and sign a contract?"
