Naturally, a contract cannot be signed immediately. The terms of the contract must be discussed by both parties. Even though Mu Xingzhi had the attitude of "everything can be discussed," Su Qingluan didn't want to act hastily.
Yu Gong, this is the first time the two of them have cooperated. In a sense, this contract can show the sincerity and attitude of both parties in cooperation. Since we want long-term and stable cooperation, mutual benefit between both parties is the best solution.
Privately, Su Qingluan sincerely regards Mu Xingzhi as a rare friend in this era - the meaning of this "friend" is not that of Tian Xing'er, a "physically age-matched" peer, but someone who can make her A friend who you can relate to in a way that shows a little bit of your true self.
Su Qingluan understood the rejection and hostility behind "Those who are not of my race must have different hearts", so since she time traveled, she has always used various excuses to cover up her incompatibility.
But in front of Mu Xingzhi, she sometimes didn't have to be so secretive and could "speak shockingly". Su Qingluan didn't know why the other party was so calm, but she knew that this kind of "indifferent" was very rare.
She didn't want this "rareness" to disappear, so at least she couldn't become a "familiar" person.
"I will have the general content of the contract written out and sent over in the next few days. You can take a look at it and add it if you have any questions or objections." Su Qingluan looked at Mu Xingzhi.
Mu Xingzhi thought for a moment and nodded. At this time, Song Bo, who went back to get his robe, also came back. Su Qingluan pointed to the remaining lotus cakes on the table and asked with a smile: "Do you want to pack it?"
"What is 'packing'?"
Su Qingluan glanced at the master and servant: "Wait a moment." As he spoke, he walked around behind the table and ran towards the kitchen.
Mu Xingzhi lowered his eyes and landed on the remaining half of the lotus cake in his hand.
Songbo had just left with an excuse. He didn't see the origin of the lotus cake and was a little confused: "Is this...?"
Mu Xingzhi pointed to the remaining lotus cake on the plate: "How do you like it?"
Songbo didn't know why, but he did as he was told. Although his movements when eating lotus cakes are not as graceful as Mu Xingzhi's, they are more crisp and neat. He picks up a lotus cake, opens and closes his mouth, and fills the entire entrance with one cake. The main purpose is not to leave any piece of armor behind, which can be called "The Mouth of the Abyss".
However, although Songbo's posture can be regarded as rough, his taste is not bad - rather, if we talk about "taste" alone, I am afraid that some diners who call themselves "gourmets" may not be able to compare with Songbo.
There was no other reason. He followed Mu Xingzhi all over the country. Along the way, Songbo had "expanded a wide range of things", from delicacies from mountains and seas to wild vegetables and tree bark.
Therefore, as soon as Songbo takes a bite of the food, he will have a rough idea of which food is really delicious and which "delicacy" is just a gimmick.
Because of this, when he casually took the first bite, his eyes widened in surprise.
Originally, puff pastry snacks should always be eaten while they are hot, otherwise the crispy, thin and crumbly texture will collapse due to the passage of heat, making them heavy and greasy.
However, this lotus cake has obviously been completely cooled, but it still maintains a crisp texture. You can feel the tactile sensation of millions of layers of "petals" blooming in your mouth after one bite.
And unlike most sweet snacks, this snack does not add the usual honey and caramel. Instead, it has more salt, some spices, and even salted egg yolk from Shakou.
Therefore, compared with the sweet and sticky snacks of ordinary snacks, this "lotus cake" is more refreshing and refreshing.
Mu Xingzhi waited quietly until Song Bo swallowed the lotus in his mouth, and then asked him: "How is it?"
Songbo nodded: "Not to mention in this mountain village, even in...in your hometown, it can be regarded as a 'precious delicacy'." Songbo stared at the remaining three lotus flowers with some hesitation. Su, looked at Mu Xingzhi again, "I wonder which chef's craftsmanship is so delicious?"
Mu Xingzhi's smile was a little playful: "Didn't I just meet Uncle Song?"
"Just now..." Songbo was stunned, "You mean...that person from the Su family...?" Songbo took a breath.
It's not that he didn't know that the eldest daughter of the Su family who had just met him was good at cooking, but looking at the elegant shape of the dim sum on the plate and recalling the fresh and elegant taste, Song Bo once again fell in love with Su Qingluan's "good at cooking" I have a clearer understanding of the extent of "cooking skills".
To use an inappropriate analogy, Songbo's original understanding of Su Qingluan was probably equivalent to "he is very good at making home-cooked dishes or roadside snacks, and can quickly serve ten or eight dishes during family banquets." degree.
But this time, the craftsmanship displayed by Su Qingluan is completely capable of appearing at any banquet at Zhongming Dingshi House, but it is completely different from Song Bo's previous impression.
"Even now, does Song Bo still think that my previous intention to cooperate with Qingluan was a 'rash move'?" Mu Xingzhi asked softly.
Songbo frowned and clasped his fists: "My boss has a long-term vision, and my subordinates are not as good as me."
But Mu Xingzhi shook his head: "It's not that I have a long-term vision, but you think that in this remote country, the other party is a female prostitute, how can she be so good at cooking?"
His tone was neither harsh nor intense, just very calm and soothing, as if he was just chatting.
However, Songbo was easily exposed by Mu Xingzhi's few words, and he lowered his head in even more shame: "I'll teach you."
Mu Xingzhi shook his head: "I'm not trying to teach you, but I want you to learn to change your perspective - don't underestimate anyone because of their identity, otherwise you will suffer from it sooner or later. Only by not being influenced by emotions can you Don’t be fooled.”
While the two were talking, Su Qingluan came out holding a food box. Seeing that the two people in the yard seemed strangely silent, I couldn't help but look left and right.
But she wasn't the kind of person who would gossip enough to take the initiative to inquire, so she simply changed the topic to herself:
"I still have a few lotus cakes in this box. You can put them in a cool and ventilated place after you go back. They will last for at least three to five days." As she said that, she carefully transferred the remaining lotus cakes on the plate to In the food box, "the taste will change over time, so you have to finish it as soon as possible - oh, by the way, I have already washed my hands."
Su Qingluan quickly gathered the lotus cakes into the bamboo food box and carefully closed the lid: "Here, here you go. Be careful not to shake it too violently, otherwise the lotus cakes will turn into snow all over the sky." ." Su Qingluan joked.
Mu Xingzhi smiled slightly when he heard this and held the food box firmly: "I will be more careful."
After Songbo pushed the wheelchair and left with Mu Xingzhi, Su Qingluan couldn't wait to get into his room to study the general direction of the contract with Mu Xingzhi.
However, Su Guangfu and Yang stopped him halfway.
"Dad, grandma?" Seeing the serious looks on their faces, Su Qingluan was a little confused, "Why are you looking at me like this?"
The expressions on Su Guangfu's and Yang's faces made her think that she had suddenly turned into a creature with three heads and six arms or some other alien Cthulhu creature.
Wait, why are her father's eyes so...heavy? ! His mother...forget it, the components in her mother's eyes were too complicated, and required the use of fan charts. Su Qingluan's analysis yielded no results, so she simply gave up.
Then, Su Qingluan was shocked by her mother's words——
"Da Ya, tell me the truth..." Mrs. Yang was so nervous that she kneaded the corner of her clothes into a rag, barely able to see, "Did you and Mr. Mu... have a private relationship?!"
"What——?!" Su Qingluan was dumbfounded: How could she teach and receive in private? Isn't this an aboveboard inducement? ! Wait, that’s not how private teaching and reception works, right? !
Perhaps it was because Su Qingluan's expression was too shocked, and there was no trace of "crash" guilt, that Su Guangfu and Yang exchanged uncertain glances: Could they have thought wrong?
"You...Mr. Tongmu..." Yang asked more cautiously.
But before she could ask, Su Qingluan hurriedly waved her hands and shook her head: "My dear mother, how can you see what we have? No, let alone both sides, not even one side!"
"One side...?"
"Nothing from either side!" Su Qingluan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I just wanted to ask Mr. Mu for something, using the lotus cake as an excuse and a small token of thanks."
Then, Su Qingluan briefly talked about the jam with her parents.
However, she concealed her plan to form an industrial chain so that the villagers could get rich together. She only said that the wealthy people in the capital wanted to eat the jam she made, so not only the taste, but also the appearance could not be neglected.
"Mu Xing...Mr. Mu is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and he has his own unique insights in calligraphy and painting. He agreed to help me with this favor." Su Qingluan said in a very businesslike tone - there was nothing she could do, if she acted like this As casual as getting along with Mu Xingzhi in private, I'm afraid my parents are going to get into trouble again.
Seeing that her parents finally breathed a sigh of relief, Su Qingluan took advantage of the victory and said: "Dad, aunt, my daughter understands that you are worried about my marriage, but to live this life, you must choose to be an honest person and be able to help the family. Live, run a business, and live a good life."
Su Qingluan's words were not entirely in line with her parents' wish to make them happy. She had really thought carefully about who her future husband would be.
In this era, it is natural to set up a female household by oneself, but Su Qingluan knew from reading books about law before that this situation could only be established when there were no relatives in the family and she was alone.
Even if Su Qingluan cannot regard Su Guangfu and his wife as her biological parents, they are still very important relatives to her. Su Qingluan was not so sick that she wanted her parents to die early just to avoid getting married, let alone her younger brother and younger sister.
Since there was no way to establish a female household, and considering that according to the laws of this era, women did not have separate inheritance rights, Su Qingluan was ready to get married and even have children.
Since you have to get married, you might as well choose the “most suitable” one.
