Chapter 1592 - 1587: Things I Never Got Around to Doing (Second Update)

"The recipe for cold noodles has been sold to Xue Yi. Aside from making it privately for myself, I won’t be selling it, not even to myself!" Mu Shuangshuang said honestly.

"I know!" Zheng Zhi replied.

"..."

After hearing Zheng Zhi’s words, Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t help but complain in her heart: If you knew, why would you say it!

As if reading Mu Shuangshuang’s thoughts, Zheng Zhi said, "It’s precisely because I know, that’s why I said it!

If you truly feel you owe me a favor, think of a way to quickly get the vegetable garden we mentioned before, ready!

Those women are eating and drinking for free every day at my place, and if this continues, I can’t take it any longer!"

Zheng Zhi’s words were completely spoken in jest.

Mu Shuangshuang also understood the underlying meaning.

"Alright, it’s just in time for the spring opening, but... have you chosen the location for the farmland?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"Yes! I’ve already sent people to check out many villages nearby, and in the end, I think Dahuo Village is suitable for growing vegetables!" Zheng Zhi said.

"Dahuo Village? That’s a place with fertile soil, convenient water access, and close to town. For vegetable farming, needing frequent watering in the early stages, convenient water access is a big advantage!

Being close to town means easy transportation, allowing harvested vegetables to be shipped out anytime! Zheng Zhi, you’ve chosen a good place!"

Mu Shuangshuang’s eyes lit up, innocently pointing out Dahuo Village’s advantages.

Zheng Zhi’s face also broke into a smile. He had chosen the village based on those very points Mu Shuangshuang mentioned.

Other villages either lacked fertile soil or had poor water access.

And then there are those small villages in the hills, difficult to access, let alone taking a carriage in.

Zheng Zhi’s tavern is not only in the town but also in the county and other counties, so the transportation requirements are naturally high.

So, such remote villages were also not an option.

"Hearing how familiar you are with that place, have you been there, or do you have relatives there?"

Mu Shuangshuang’s expression made Zheng Zhi believe she should have been to Dahuo Village, and if there were really acquaintances, it would be easier to handle things in the future.

"Yes! I’ve been there and know a large-scale farmer! But she’s not my relative; she was originally my second aunt’s mother-in-law; later, after my second aunt and her son separated, she still kept in touch with our family!

Moreover, both her grandsons study at my school; if you need anything, I can talk to her!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

The person Mu Shuangshuang mentioned is Zhuangzi’s mother. To mention it, their village, for the farmland issue, many children were deceived away by a family in their village.

Later, it was with her help that the children were found.

"That’s good! I was originally worried you wouldn’t be willing and was thinking of how to explain this matter!" Zheng Zhi said.

"Oh, by the way, I’ve already sent people to build a house over there, and once the house is completed, those women can all move in!"

Zheng Zhi said.

"I’ll go back in a few days, and we can find a time to discuss the money-stealing issue?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"Okay!" Zheng Zhi nodded.

"I heard from the people below that you bought the place that used to be the First-class Residence but haven’t moved in yet?"

"Yes! When I left, I ordered renovations! Now, I’ve been away for so long, it should be completed!

If the preparations over there are done, I’ll move the tavern there directly to open!"

Mu Shuangshuang guessed that Yu Dahai still hasn’t opened the tavern yet.

Waiting for her to return to handle these matters!

"What about your original tavern? Did you sell it or continue running it as a tavern?" Zheng Zhi curiously asked.

"I’ll do some other business, probably still related to food!"

Mu Shuangshuang wants to open a shop similar to KFC in her original tavern, selling fried chicken and fruit wine, as well as various snacks.

When she left, she instructed Yu Dahai to make an icehouse; she’s not sure if it was done. If so, they could make some ice drinks in summer, which probably won’t earn less than running a tavern.

Unfortunately, in this era, there’s no potato, or she could really make French fries.

"Alright, although I’m curious about what you’ll do, I think, given your efficiency, you’ll complete this in at most two to three months!"

"Probably! By then, I’ll invite you to be one of the first guests!" Mu Shuangshuang said with a smile.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Zheng Zhi, Mu Shuangshuang left as well.

Before leaving, she gave Zheng Zhi Mu Dajiang’s address, telling him to notify the Old Mu Family’s fourth household if there was any news.

When Mu Shuangshuang left the tavern, it was almost dusk, and she returned just in time for the Old Mu Family’s fourth household’s dinner.

...

The next day, early in the morning, Mu Shuangshuang woke up in the inn, washed up, and took her horse for a stroll on the streets of the county.

The farewell words had already been said to the fourth household last night, so there was nothing left to say today.

Mu Shuangshuang bought several bolts of cloth, planning to make clothes for her parents and several children.

Suddenly, she remembered, her sixth uncle Yu Liulang’s child was supposed to be born in the first month, but she didn’t know if it had been born yet.

Thinking of this, Mu Shuangshuang found many toys for children in the county, for both boys and girls.

Since she bought something for Sixth Uncle’s child, she couldn’t leave out Ge Sandan’s child. Xiuxiu hadn’t given birth yet, but her belly should be quite large.

She didn’t know if Ge Sandan had convinced his mother, who only wanted grandsons.

You don’t realize it until you shop the street, and once you do, Mu Shuangshuang was taken aback.

She had to buy all sorts of things for the uncles, aunts, and cousins in the village, as well as for her eldest cousin and sister-in-law Bita.

After this shopping spree, she spent a good two to three hours, and it was almost noon.

With so many things, relying on a single horse wasn’t possible, so Mu Shuangshuang went and bought a carriage.

There were already carriages at home, and the extra one could be given to her sixth uncle. He had helped when she was starting her business.

After packing everything, Mu Shuangshuang drove the carriage towards Qingshan Town—

On this trip, she first went back to the tavern, and just as Mu Shuangshuang had anticipated, the tavern indeed hadn’t opened.

There were notices posted stating that things would be rearranged when the owner returned.

Mu Shuangshuang tried knocking on the tavern door, not expecting it to actually open.

The attendant Ah Cai came to open the door, and upon seeing Mu Shuangshuang, his emotions instantly surged.

He shouted at the top of his lungs, "The owner is back, the owner is back..."

This shout roused everyone busy in the backyard.

Everyone rushed out one by one, and upon seeing Mu Shuangshuang, they all began exclaiming.

"Owner, you’re finally back, we’ve been waiting for you to see when we can open!"

"Thank you all for your hard work! Everyone should enjoy the Lantern Festival, and on the eighteenth of the first month, we’ll open at the new tavern!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Great, we can move to the new tavern..."