Peasant Girl Bookseller

Chapter 288 Reversal
After returning from their natal home, Mai Xiang and Huai Ci went to the house to say hello, and met Wan Chengmin and Wan Chengmei, because the two families were a little far away from the capital, and the two sons-in-laws did not come to the Yue's house to pay New Year's greetings on the first day of the Lunar New Year. The child is coming.

Seeing Mai Xiang and Huai Ci, Wan Chengmei still smiled lightly, but Wan Chengmin pulled Mai Xiang and talked affectionately for a long time, praising everything from Mai Xiang's clothes to Mai Xiang's complexion.

"Nephew and daughter-in-law, I heard that you and Huaici opened the Sanwei Bookstore in the capital, tsk tsk, what a skill, I heard that your scientific research books are selling very well, we also have a bookstore in Changhe, Mai Xiang, when you publish books in the future, can you leave us a thousand copies of each book?" Wan Chengmin finally got to the point.

Theoretically, Wan Chengmin should discuss this with Huai Ci and Mai Xiang in private. The problem is that Wan Chengmin and Huai Ci have rarely seen each other in recent years, let alone talked, and Mai Xiang is a new wife. One cannot promise her.There will be an old lady and an old man here, she pleaded with Mai Xiang, it is estimated that Mai Xiang has to care about the face of the old people to some extent.

"Changhe is not a big place, aunt, can you sell it if you want a thousand copies?" Mai Xiang doesn't care, who doesn't sell books?There is money to earn is the truth.

When Wan Chengmin heard Mai Xiang's tone seemed to agree, he hurriedly smiled and said, "Our family doesn't only have bookstores in Changhe, but also in other places."

"The ones in the capital are not good. Only our bookstore in the capital can sell them." This is what Mai Xiang told all the booksellers who carried the books.

"The Sanwei Bookstore belongs to the second brother?" Wan Zhigao looked at Huaici in surprise and asked.

"What's wrong?" Jiang asked afterward.

She had investigated Huaici's bookstore before, but the shop was not big, and the income was only one or two hundred taels a year, so she really didn't pay attention to it, and then ignored it.

"Sister-in-law doesn't know, this bookstore is now the largest bookstore in the capital, my dear, it's not only a bookstore, but also its own publishing house, this business is huge." Wan Chengmin said, she didn't want to hide it from everyone .

"It's not mine alone, there are several shares." Huai Ci didn't want to explain further.

"What kind of books do you sell?" Wan Chengyao asked.

Not to mention the numerous bookstores in the capital, there are hundreds of them, large and small. Huaici has only been in business for a few years, how could it be possible to become so large?
"It's just that there are more books on scientific research." Huaici's tone was still the same.

"His family's scientific examination books are different from those of other families. There are comments and annotations by many great Confucian scholars in the Imperial Academy of the current dynasty. These great Confucian scholars were all top-ranked talents in the imperial examination." Wan Chengmin's husband Chang Qiuling explained, After a pause, he continued to ask: "Speaking of this, I still want to ask, Huai Ci, where did you get to know these great scholars? Is there hope for this year's exam?"

After hearing this, Wan Baocai looked at Mai Xiang. Hearing what Mai Xiang said just now, he seemed to be quite proficient in the business of this bookstore. He had some doubts that Mai Xiang was managing the bookstore. With the help of many great Confucians from the Imperial Academy, it must have been Mai Xiang's idea, and only Mai Xiang has the ability to invite a great Confucian from the Imperial Academy.

It seems that he still doesn't know enough about this grandson and grandson's wife.

"Zhiyuan, this is your fault. You have so many connections. Your elder brother approached you before the township examination and wanted to borrow some money from you. You refused. You made a lot of reasons and excuses. We also I won’t say anything, after all, you also have to look at other people’s faces. But these books, notes, and these things are in your hands, and you take them to earn money and don’t want to show them to your elder brother. You are too selfish, you I can't see how good your elder brother is, and I would rather show it to outsiders than to the only elder brother in my family. Who else can the Wan family have? Isn't it just you two?" Jiang Shi came to his senses and seized the opportunity , severely reprimanded Huaici for a meal.

After Jiang's words were finished, several pairs of eyes in the room looked at Huai Ci. The old man and the old lady were indeed a little disappointed. They still remembered that they took Wan Zhigao to Huai Ci's new home in person, and Huai Ci Refused.

Huai Ci didn't explain, and glanced at Wan Zhigao.

"Mother, you are wrong to blame the second brother, the second brother gave me a lot of books." Wan Zhigao said.

"Impossible, son, don't cover it up for him. I really want to give you a book. Why did you miss him? He has only been in school for a few years?" Jiang said angrily.

"Ma'am, don't you know that there is a saying that the master leads the door in, the practice is up to the individual, and according to the wife's wishes, no matter how many books our bookstore sells, everyone can win it?" Mai Xiang was a little angry.Nima, what kind of logic is this?

"What kind of rule is this? The mother-in-law has the daughter-in-law to interrupt what she says?" Jiang Shi was also angry, staring at Mai Xiang.

"It's just showing the truth, so don't be angry, madam. Also, madam said just now that my husband-in-law has only studied for a few years. I was just about to ask this. He is also a descendant of the Wan family. Why did my husband-in-law even go to school?" No rights? It’s okay to have the worst food, clothing, and housing. Who calls us bastards? We don’t pick and choose, but we don’t even allow books to be read. I think this is not the original intention of Wan’s parents. Right?" Mai Xiang didn't care about this, and finally stepped on Jiang Shi's tail, even if she couldn't knock her down, Mai Xiang would lick her a few hairs to let her know the pain.

"Mother, stop arguing, the second brother did give me a lot of books. I failed the exam because I was stupid." Wan Zhigao lowered his head.

"Shut up." The old lady said.

Mai Xiang wanted to say something more, but when she saw the old lady caressing Wan Zhigao distressedly, she wisely shut up. She could hit Jiang, but she absolutely couldn't hit Wan Zhigao in front of the old man and the old lady, because Wan Zhigao was in their hands. of Phoenix.

"Brother, your younger siblings didn't mean to laugh at you. She always speaks straight, especially because I don't want to be wronged. In fact, this science test also needs a little luck. Many people who read good articles and write well in the test may not be able to do so. Among them, isn't my master an example, he was once the Jieyuan of the provincial examination!" Huai Ci was worried that Mai Xiang would be blamed, so he comforted Wan Zhigao for the first time.

"That's right, that's what it means. Didn't Zhiyuan kowtow 81 with Mai Xiang during the exam? When you take the next exam, Mai Xiang will kowtow 81 for you too." The old lady said hurriedly.

In the mind of the old lady, she always felt that the fundamental reason why Wan Zhigao did not pass the exam was because Mai Xiang made a wish for Wan Zhigao. Thinking of this, she couldn't help feeling a little resentful towards Mai Xiang. Mai Xiang's hard work these days was in vain .

"Old lady, you have to do the kowtow yourself to be sincere. How can a brother-in-law test his brother's wife to kowtow?" Wan Chengmin laughed.

"No, it's still my aunt who understands." Mai Xiang hastily added.

"Okay, okay, this matter is still far away, let's talk about it later." Wan Baocai stopped everyone from speaking.

"Grandfather and grandmother, please sit down. I drank a few glasses of wine at Yue's house in the evening, and my head is still bouncing. I'm going back to my room first." Huaici stood up and walked to the Maid In front of Xiang.

"Okay, you must pay attention to rest these days." Wan Baocai agreed wholeheartedly, and he was still worried that Mai Xiang might say something nasty if he stayed.

He has learned the straightforwardness of this country girl, but there is nothing she can do about it.

As soon as Huai Ci and Mai Xiang left, Wan Chengmei and his wife hurriedly left, and the old lady also found a reason to dismiss Wan Zhihe and sister, then touched Wan Zhigao's head and asked, "Good grandson, Did Zhiyuan really give you a book?"

Wan Zhigao nodded.

"Tell me, these two children are about the same age. Zhigao has always been smart and has been studying hard in the academy. Zhiyuan has no match. Why did he get hit instead? I can't figure it out." Wan Chengmin shook his head, Said.

She really didn't open which pot and which pot to pick up. It was obvious that Mai Xiang had used this to question Jiang for a long time, but the old lady finally stopped this topic.

Unexpectedly, the Jiang family didn't appreciate it either. Huai Ci had caused a big scandal when she came out of the academy. She was not afraid of Mai Xiang mentioning this matter. If the old lady didn't stop her, she would really like to break up with Mai Xiang.

At this moment, what Jiang shi was thinking about was how could his son be inferior to a son born by a maid?
"No, I also can't figure it out. The former husband never praised my family's Zhigao for being smart and savvy. I don't accept it when I talk about it." Jiang said through gritted teeth.

Wan Baocai shook his head when he saw this, and found a reason to go into the house and lie down. He was becoming more and more dissatisfied with this daughter-in-law.

He's not stupid, why did Zhiyuan have nothing to do when he was studying?The scandal back then was not caused by this daughter-in-law, who was pushed again and again, it must be that this Zhiyuan is stronger than Zhigao.

He has become more and more appreciative of Zhiyuan and his wife. This smart person can do well no matter what he does. Take business as an example. Huaici has only been in business for a few years, and he can actually turn the bookstore into a capital city. First?There is also the "Fu Yunlai" restaurant of Ye's family, which is also ranked first in the capital.

But Zhigao, on the other hand, has only done one thing these years, that is, he has not finished his studies well. If the business of Wanjia is really in his hands, can he catch it?
That night, the Wan family had their own thoughts, tossing and turning, the old man was worried that he would get old, and how the Wan family's property should be distributed reasonably; the old lady was thinking about how to persuade Mai Xiang to replace Wan Zhigao Kowtow to these 81 heads; Jiang was thinking about how much property Huaici had and how much income he had; Wan Chengyao was thinking of Huaici's biological mother; Staying alone in the vacant room, it is the first time to seriously examine whether this marriage is right or wrong; in addition, Wan Chengmin and his wife are discussing how to repair the relationship with Huaici and his wife, and get some benefits from these two people; Chengmei and her husband just wanted to enjoy a good time.

Mai Xiang and Huai Ci slept soundly until dawn.

(End of this chapter)