Chapter 693: First arrival in Suzhou and Hangzhou
Xue Ruyue signaled Qiuxiang to put down the pastry, and Qiuxiang fled back to Mrs. Xue's side to serve Mrs. Xue.
Speaking of eating, Bi Yuntao's stomach growled. He turned around and got up and went to look for Xuefeng for some food. However, Xue Ruyue brought the small plate over and handed it to him and said, "You want to try it too?" Taste it."
Bi Yuntao chuckled and said, "How can this be so embarrassing? I'm very shy." After saying that, he shyly grabbed a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake and stuffed it into his mouth.
Xue Ruyue covered her lips and smiled, and said softly: "You are such a hypocritical person. You just eat what you want, but it seems like someone else owes you something."
She also took a small piece. She said she had been with him for a while, but she was still not used to eating in front of a man. She blushed, slowly brought the pastry to her mouth, and bit into it gently. A small piece was really delicious, so she chewed it in small mouths.
Bi Yuntao didn't care about that much. He swallowed the large pieces of sweet-scented osmanthus cake in three mouthfuls. He was already so hungry that his heart was pressed against his back.
Xue Ruyue ate a few pieces, then stopped eating and looked at him with a smile. Almost all of the large plate of sweet-scented osmanthus cake went into Bi Yuntao's stomach alone.
Jinling is hundreds of miles away from Hangzhou. On the way, they went to a big town to change horses. Under Xue Ruyue's urging, the group continued to move forward. It was already midnight when they entered Hangzhou City, and they were exhausted.
The bustling city of Hangzhou is even more prosperous than that of Jinling. Although it is already dark, the Goulan Tower is brightly lit, and many restaurants are still noisy and lively.
The Xue family's branch in Hangzhou has a very large house and faces the West Lake. It is considered a golden treasure in the city of Hangzhou. The shopkeeper is a capable woman about fifty years old.
"Miss, you're here." The shopkeeper took the lady's hand and smiled.
"Nanny Zhang, I haven't seen you for a few days. How are you?" Xue Ruyue seemed to be very kind to the shopkeeper.
Grandma Zhang smiled and said: "Okay, great, thanks to Madam and Miss."
Xue Ruyue pursed her lips and smiled softly, and said: "Aunt Zhang, look, who did I bring you?" As she said that, she stepped aside, revealing Mrs. Xue behind her.
Mrs. Xue looked at Nanny Zhang with a smile, "Mama Zhang, I haven't seen you in many years."
Seeing Mrs. Xue, Nanny Zhang was so excited that she trembled all over and burst into tears. She actually knelt down in front of everyone. "Madam, why do you have time to go out and walk around? But you are feeling better?"
"Mother Zhang, look what you are doing. Quickly wipe it." After not walking around for a long time, the first stop was to see Aunt Zhang, whom she had not seen for a long time. Mrs. Xue was also very excited, seeing that Aunt Zhang was so excited He was a little dumbfounded by such a great gift, so he hurriedly helped him up.
Mrs. Xue took Nanny Zhang to greet her for a few words, and then introduced Bi Yuntao to Nanny Zhang. The atmosphere in the room was joyful for a while, and no one noticed the sharp light that flashed in Bi Yuntao's eyes just now.
"This Aunt Zhang was my mother's nanny when she was a child." Xue Ruyue whispered beside Bi Yuntao: "Aunt Zhang and Aunt Zhang from Jinling are distant relatives."
It turns out to be a nanny, no wonder! Bi Yuntao took a closer look at Grandma Zhang and found that she did have some resemblance to Zhang Ma.
Bi Yuntao saluted to Grandma Zhang and said: "Hello, Grandma Zhang. Judging from your kind face and kind eyes, I can see that you are a kind-hearted person. My name is Bi Yuntao. Please take good care of me in the future." .”
Grandma Zhang smiled broadly and said: "You are Bi Yuntao. I heard many people in the house mention it. Yes, you are really good-looking. Now that you have come to Hangzhou, you and the eldest lady can live here with peace of mind. I will take care of everything. "
"Mommy——" Xue Ruyue screamed with a red face, probably because she heard some ambiguity in her words.
Sister Xue is too sensitive, I haven't even thought about that. Bi Yuntao chuckled, Xue Ruyue's face turned red again, and she glared at him.
Xuejia's time-honored brand is indeed well-deserved. This Hangzhou branch is not only in an excellent location, right on the edge of the West Lake, but also covers a large area and has several large and small courtyards.
Xue Ruyue seemed to have seen through Bi Yuntao's thoughts and said proudly: "This house is also the ancestral property of my Xue family."
The Xue family is really a big landowner. Not only do they own several large houses in Jinling, they also own a mansion in a prime location in Hangzhou City. It is really impressive.
Nanny Zhang led a group of people into the house. Xue Ruyue arranged rooms for everyone, and then asked Nanny Zhang: "Nanny, when was the invitation from the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce written?"
Grandma Zhang said: "It is arranged to be held on the day after tomorrow at the Qingyu Tower above Su Causeway. Chairman Yu of the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce has already sent the invitation."
That means there are at least two days before that. Xue Ruyue nodded and said: "In that case, let's stay in Hangzhou for two days, just in time to promote the soap and perfume first."
Aunt Zhang said in surprise: "Miss, is the perfume available now? Many ladies and gentlemen of government offices have come to inquire. I have pushed it again and again."
Xue Ruyue smiled and said: "Since you have been waiting for such a long time, you might as well wait. There is only a limit of one hundred bottles in Hangzhou. You ask these ladies and ladies to register first, and then notify them when the goods arrive. It’s not too late.”
Nanny Zhang responded yes. Seeing that the perfume was selling so well, Xue Ruyue felt very happy. She accompanied her mother and talked a few words with Nanny Zhang. She was so excited that her fatigue was reduced a lot. Seeing her mother Bi Yuntao, who could not hide the sleepiness in the corners of his eyes, was even more unbearable. He had already yawned all day long, but due to his identity, he could not leave early.
Then he said to Mrs. Xue: "Mother, you have been traveling all day. Take a rest early. We have to stay here for a while. If you have anything to say, we will talk about it tomorrow."
"That's right, that's right." Nanny Zhang echoed from the side, "Madam, you are not in good health to begin with. It's better to rest early, but don't work too hard."
"Okay. Okay. Okay." Mrs. Xue also knew that she was too excited, so she said ok three times in a row, "Why don't I just rely on you?"
Mrs. Xue's slightly coquettish tone was completely different from her usual dignified and elegant self. Seeing this, Xue Ruyue covered her mouth and snickered. Aunt Zhang was also smiling from ear to ear. However, Bi Yuntao was so sleepy that he could hardly open his eyes. He had no time to appreciate the beautiful scenery in front of him. He only wanted to go back to sleep quickly. . He hadn't slept for nearly forty hours. If he didn't sleep anymore, he would probably die suddenly.
"Okay, let's go and have a rest. We will have a day's rest tomorrow. The ten scenic spots of West Lake are famous all over the world. Let's go to West Lake for a stroll." Xue Ruyue said to everyone again, but she glanced at Bi Yuntao intentionally or unintentionally. .
Bi Yuntao immediately understood Xue Ruyue's intention and said with a smile: "In that case, let's follow Sister Xue tomorrow so as not to miss anything."
This perfume is very popular in Hangzhou, which makes Xue Ruyue feel very good, and she also smiles and says: "That's good, you all can follow me tomorrow. I have been to Hangzhou several times, but I have no time. Let’s go and visit the West Lake, I’ll be free tomorrow.”
Xue Ruyue was in such high spirits, and it was a trip at public expense, so no fool would not go. Bi Yuntao muttered in his heart and walked towards the room arranged for him.
