Xinyou was stunned.
She used to travel around, and sometimes she would tactfully remind her of regrettable scenes, but she was a passerby in those places and would rarely meet the people she was reminded of again.
She had never experienced such a warm and grand thank you.
After being stunned, Xinyou hurriedly returned the gift: "Happy New Year to everyone."
Gu Yu handed over a small oil paper bag: "This is the shortbread made by my mother. She is the best at it. She told me to bring it to Miss Kou to try. I hope Miss Kou won't dislike it."
He lost his father when he was young and was dependent on his mother. He couldn't afford meat during the Chinese New Year, so this shortbread with lard was a rare delicacy.
"Thank you." Xin You reached out and took it with a smile on her lips, "I like to eat shortbread."
"Miss Kou, these are the green onion rolls made by my wife..."
"Miss Kou, this is a bamboo lantern made by an old man..."
Neighbors in Beiloufang rushed to hold up the things in their hands.
Among these faces, some are familiar, and most are unfamiliar.
They luckily escaped the disaster, lost the house they lived in, and went through arduous reconstruction. All kinds of misfortunes did not diminish their gratitude in their hearts. When Qingsong Bookstore opened its doors later in the year, they handed over what they could best offer at the moment. Go to Miss Kou.
Xin You suddenly wet her eyes.
Xiaolian couldn't help but cover her mouth, tears streaming down her face.
"Liu Zhou, please collect the gifts brought by the neighbors for me first." Xin You knew that this was the intention of the neighbors and did not refuse.
Qingsong Bookstore opened its doors and set off firecrackers. Not only Shopkeeper Hu who was guarding the library came out, but Manager Zhao from the printing shop came with several masters, and Captain Yang came with some guards. Naturally, there was no shortage of people to accept gifts.
After explaining Liu Zhou, Xin You whispered a few words to Xiao Lian.
Xiaolian called Captain Yang, and soon Captain Yang came out with a basket containing a bunch of copper coins strung with red ropes.
Not much, a string of ten copper coins, which is ten cents.
Captain Yang grabbed the copper coins and distributed them to the neighbors. The neighbors repeatedly refused: "No, no, we are here to pay New Year's greetings to Miss Kou, how can we accept any more money from Miss Kou!"
Captain Yang was also a good talker and urged in a loud voice: "Neighbors, please accept it quickly. This is the new year's money from our boss for the children of the neighbors. It is used to ward off evil spirits."
Upon hearing this, the neighbors were reluctant to refuse.
The children will grow up safely if they are blessed by Miss Kou.
The neighbors who came to pay New Year's greetings each received a string of copper coins, and surrounded Xin You and said many auspicious words before leaving.
Gu Yu fell at the end and bowed deeply to Xin You: "Miss Kou, it was me who was rude earlier."
Xin You turned aside and said, "Young Master Gu, don't take it to heart."
Gu Yu straightened up, looking a little embarrassed: "I should have come to apologize to Miss Kou a long time ago, but the house at home has been rebuilt and I haven't been able to spare the time..."
Beiloufang was hit by the disaster. Although the court resettled the victims and distributed building materials, each family still had to contribute. There are only two mother and son in Gu Yu's family. In order to move into their own home early, the mother and son are busy.
Xin You also noticed that the bookish boy before the disaster looked rougher and stronger.
"Is the house finished?"
Mentioning the new house, Gu Yu couldn't help but smile: "It's finished. Although it's not as spacious as the original one, it's better than it is new."
Without this catastrophe, the neighbors in Beiloufang would not have the money to build new houses in another ten years.
"That's good. I wish Mr. Gu a smooth future."
Gu Yu bowed and saluted Xin You again before leaving.
"Let's set off firecrackers -" Liu Zhou shouted in high spirits.
Although his boss never intended to repay kindness, it was different to see with his own eyes the gratitude of those who had received the kindness. It made him feel that the hard work of those days was not in vain.
Soon the crackling sound of firecrackers was heard, which was connected with the sound of firecrackers in the streets and alleys, and the red pieces were scattered all over the ground.
The children on the street covered their ears and ran away laughing. The merchants and pedestrians along the street all had smiles on their faces and talked about Beiloufang.
The people who were affected by the disaster came to pay New Year's greetings to Miss Kou.
"Miss Kou is a kind person."
"Yes, our shop is here, and we are neighbors with Miss Kou. If there is any difficulty in the future, we may have to rely on Miss Kou for help."
"Hey, Qingsong Bookstore is open. I'll go check it out and buy a book."
Some people out of admiration for Miss Kou, and some people wanted to become familiar with each other in case they could use it in the future. These merchants who had no habit of reading came into Qingsong Bookstore one after another and became the first batch after the bookstore opened. guest.
Shopkeeper Hu was shocked by this unexpected business.
Bookstores sell books and pens, but scholars are still immersed in the atmosphere of the New Year. According to past experience, business can only be done after the Lantern Festival.
The old shopkeeper looked at Xin You and sighed in his heart: My boss can always bring unexpected business. He is really a genius in business.
The Lantern Festival has arrived in the blink of an eye. All the young and old in the capital are focusing on visiting the lantern festival, and there are not even a few customers in the bookstore.
Xin You was sitting in the study hall chatting with shopkeeper Hu, when Dai Ze and Zhang Xu walked in.
When Shopkeeper Hu saw Playboy No. 1 and Playboy No. 2 coming together, he became wary.
"What do you two gentlemen want to buy?"
"We're looking for Miss Kou." Dai Ze tilted his head through Shopkeeper Hu and showed a big smile to Xin You, "Miss Kou, have a good New Year."
Xin You stood up and walked over: "Master Dai and Mr. Zhang, do you have anything to do with me?"
"Miss Kou, are you free today?" Zhang Xu asked.
Xinyou didn't answer, and looked at her inquiringly.
Whether they are free or not, of course depends on what these two people want to do.
Dai Ze tugged at Zhang Xu, and Zhang Xu revealed his intention: "Today is not the Lantern Festival. If Miss Kou is free, we would like to invite you to watch the lanterns."
"Cough cough cough -" Shopkeeper Hu coughed violently.
The two teenagers stared at the old shopkeeper with dissatisfaction on their faces.
Xinyou looked strange and her mood was hard to describe.
What gave these two people the illusion that they were familiar enough with her to watch the lanterns together?
Not to mention Zhang Xu, although Dai Ze didn't know about the blood debt between them, he was the one who was engaged to Duan Yunhua.
Therefore, these dandies do whatever they want. Their reputation doesn't matter to them anyway, nor does the impact it has on women.
"Miss Kou——" Seeing Xin You was silent, Dai Ze shouted.
Xin You looked at him: "Sorry, I'm not free today. Also, Master Dai has already engaged my cousin. Did you invite the wrong person?"
Dai Ze actually thought that Miss Kou would refuse because of this, so he came with Zhang Xu. Hearing this, he pulled his friend away and said, "It's Zhang Xu who wants to invite Miss Kou to watch the lanterns, and I'm going with him."
Just think of him as an extra.
Zhang Xu nodded hurriedly.
"I really don't have time." Xin You looked at the two of them and suggested seriously, "You two gentlemen, go ahead."
The two naughty and rebellious teenagers were rejected but did not become angry. After looking at each other, Dai Ze lowered his voice and asked: "Miss Kou, what do you think of our luck recently?"
Worried that Xin You might misunderstand, Zhang Xu hurriedly explained: "When we met during the Chinese New Year, I realized that Dai Ze already knew what Miss Kou was capable of."
The two of them worked together to establish a good relationship with an expert like Miss Kou, so they took this trip today.
"You two gentlemen—" Before Xin You could finish her words, she looked at Dai Ze with something strange in her eyes.
Dai Ze suddenly became nervous: "What's wrong? What's wrong?"
Xinyou didn't respond for a while.
"Miss Kou, just tell me if you have anything to do. I can hold on!" Dai Ze's face turned pale and he was about to burst into tears.
That time Miss Kou asked him to be careful of the birds in the sky, and the bird droppings fell on his face as soon as he came home, causing him great harm. Could there be something worse?
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"Miss Kou, where am I? Where am I?" Zhang Xu asked hurriedly.
Dai Ze glared at Zhang Xu angrily.
This kid doesn't care about his life or death at all!
"Master Dai, do you have a monkey at home?" Xin You asked.
She was silent just now because she was looking at the monkey in the picture again and again.
Originally, all monkeys looked the same to her, but the monkey in the picture had a tuft of golden hair on its forehead, which was much brighter than the color of its fur.
This monkey seems to be the one at the bottom of the cliff where Kou Qingqing fell!
