Chapter 527: Paradise
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Miao Zhizhi could not see much of Lan Ruozhu’s appearance because the latter wore a hat and a scarf. Miao Zhizhi felt the youth was unique but could not tell what it was.
Su Binglan replied, “This is my brother.”
“B-Brother?” Miao Zhizhi was stunned.
‘If I remember correctly, none of Binglan’s brothers looked like him. The others don’t look like this person before me.’ She was puzzled, but there were certain things one could not ask.
She felt it was inappropriate to pry. After all, the Su family only had one principle—supporting Su Binglan unconditionally.
Su Binglan took the initiative to explain, “He’s my adopted brother.”
Then Miao Zhizhi understood what she meant. “Oh, 1 see. Since he’s your adopted brother, he’s family. Your uncle and I will cook something nice for you two.”
“Of course. Thank you, Aunt Zhizhi.” Su Binglan smiled. She was thrilled that her family had accepted Lan Ruozhu so readily. Then she turned to Lan Ruozhu, and he softly said, “h.e.l.lo, Aunt Zhizhi.”
Niiao Zhizhi smiled from ear to eat. “We’re family, so there’s no need to be so polite.”
She thought Lan Ruozhu’s voice was pleasant to hear. She asked, “Have you eaten breakfast? I’ll tell your uncle to make you some, and you can continue walking around after eating, okay?”
“We’ve already eaten, Aunt Zhizhi. We’ll walk around the market soon.”
Miao Zhizhi’s eyes lit up when Su Binglan mentioned the market. “l love going to our village’s market because it’s lively. I would join you two if I weren’t so busy now.”
“Why don’t you let Uncle Fengchen take care of the shop, and you can come with us?”
Miao Zhizhi smiled. “Your uncle will be swamped, so I better stay and help him. Fortunately, the market is vast and will stay open until evening. Your uncle and I will finish work soon. We planned to go shopping in the evening, after all.’
‘Aunt Zhizhi and Uncle Fengchen have a perfect and inseparable relationship.’
“That’s good.” Su Binglan was genuinely happy for her aunt and uncle when she saw how close they were.
“Oh, right,” Miao Zhizhi said as if she had thought of something, “Your uncle says he wants to open a cured meat store since so many foreign merchants want to order our products.”
Initially, she and her husband only wanted to make cured meat to sell to the surrounding villagers. However, they never imagined how popular their products would become and how countless merchants from far and wide would excitedly place their orders.
These merchants also constantly suggested that the young couple expand their production scale. Miao Zhizhi and Su Fengchen were too busy previously, but after some thought, they realized how easy it was to make cured meat.
Their product was better than anyone else’s because of their seasoning. Therefore, the young couple finally decided to open their store. They also wanted to ask Su Binglan for her opinion, primarily because she was the one who had taught them how to make cured meats.
Then Miao Zhizhi told her niece she would receive a share of the store’s monthly sales. Nonetheless, Miao Zhizhi considered asking for Su Binglan’s opinion since Su Binglan had visited at the right moment.
Su Binglan raised her eyebrows after hearing her aunt’s suggestion. “That’s a pretty good idea, Aunt Zhizhi. It’ll go well if you and Uncle Fengchen can handle it.
“Everything should be on the right track once you open your store and hire workers. Then you can train one of them to be your manager, and you and Uncle Fengchen can supervise it occasionally. It’ll also be okay if you keep the recipe to yourselves.”
The queue members were ecstatic when they heard these things.
“Ma’am, will you open a store soon?”
Miao Zhizhi nodded. “Yes, you heard right.”
“So, you’ll be hiring people, right? I don’t know the requirements, but my son is hardworking and has excellent characteristics. I hope he can go to the interview when the time comes.’
The man speaking lived far away and could not attend the winery and embroidery shop’s interviews. They had received the news too late, and the winery and embroidery shop had already finished hiring.
The man wondered if his two children would have another chance to work in Su Teng Village if the cured meat store opened.
Everyone knew the Su family’s shops and factories gave excellent wages and bonuses.
“It’s just an idea for now,” Miao Zhizhi said, “We’ll inform everyone about the interview after we finish building the store. When that time comes, we’ll mainly consider one’s character to see if they are hardworking and have a good heart.
“We don’t want to hire anyone with ulterior motives. If that happens, we won’t hire that person and their family members.”
The Su family could put an end to people with evil intentions with this method.
“Of course. The Su family pays excellently. No one would dare have bad intentions lest they ruin their opportunities at a decent life.”
“That’s right. Everyone has to work hard.”
Su Fengchen came out after Su Binglan and Miao Zhizhi chatted. Meanwhile, Old Madam Su and Old Master Su helped to bring out large baskets of cured meats.
The fragrance wafted through the air, and some even gulped.
“Ah, that smells so good!”
“Yeah, it does! I can’t wait to buy some for dinner later.”
“I’ll have it for lunch since it tastes best when it’s nice and hot.”
Others in the surrounding area could also smell the fragrance. They looked intoxicated.
When Old Master Su and Old Madam Su saw Su Binglan, they put down the basket. Old Madam Su pulled her granddaughter aside and spoke to her lovingly.
She was delighted when she discovered Su Binglan had acknowledged someone as her adopted brother. Old Madam Su also took Lan Ruozhu’s hand and asked him to join them for dinner.
Lan Ruozhu looked at Old Madam Su l s loving expression and suddenly thought of his grandmother in the depths of his memories.
However, Su Binglan explained to her grandmother that she wanted to shop at the market and that she could only have dinner with her grandparents another time.
Then, Old Madam Su let her granddaughter and Lan Ruozhu go.
Lan Ruozhu became very emotional along the way. He stopped and said softly, “Sister, your family is perfect now.” He liked being in a united family.
“They’re your family now, too, Brother.”
“Yes. Thank you, Sister.”
Then Su Binglan brought Lan Ruozhu to the market. Lan Ruozhu was shocked when he looked around. “How is the market so vast?!”
He did not expect the market to be so expansive, even though Su Wenwu had told him it was. It was as crowded as a festival, noisy and bustling with people from far and wide.
Sounds of vendors, customers asking about prices, and bargaining echoed throughout the market. People were also chatting as they strolled around. Lan Ruozhu felt somewhat culture shocked as he looked at everyone smiling.
He forgot his ident.i.ty as King Lan Ruozhu as he became relaxed and fell into a trance. It was like he had teleported into another world without war, only warmth and peace.
Everyone here worked together in contentment and harmony. Lan Ruozhu felt it was like a utopia mentioned in books he had read..