Two days later, it was the day for Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng to go out and sell cold noodles.
The weather was starting to cool down, and the heat had diminished considerably over the past few days.
The crowds on the street were gradually increasing again.
However, most were just like Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng, out to buy Mid-Autumn Festival candles and golden ingots.
The difference was Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng also had to visit Jiu Si Xuan.
Arriving at the entrance of Jiu Si Xuan, Mu Shuangshuang was surprised to find the sign outside had changed from three days before.
The sign had been replaced, and the tables and chairs inside were all new, resembling more of a tea house for listening to storytelling or watching opera.
"Little girl, you seem to be a bit later than usual today."
The Fat Chef, still welcoming guests at the door, was in his usual good spirits.
"Yes, I often get up too early making cold noodles, today I just felt like sleeping a bit longer."
Mu Shuangshuang explained.
"Haha, it’s tough for you and Fengzi, at such a young age, to run back and forth so many tis."
"The past few days, the cold noodles at the tavern have been in high demand. I raised the prices a bit, yet they sold out quickly."
"Little girl, if you have ti, make so more next ti. Otherwise, I can send soone to fetch them."
Having soone co to pick them up would be great.
But doing so would violate the terms she originally set.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t want to damage her reputation.
"Uncle, I’ll bring more with Fengzi next ti, no need to send soone. I need to do business, and if my reputation is ruined, no one would want to deal with . Besides, coming here with Fengzi ans we can buy things from town too."
The Fat Chef didn’t insist and sent soone with the cold noodles to the kitchen in the back.
He even instructed the staff there to store the cold noodles properly.
"Little girl, if you have no plans today, stay for lunch at Jiu Si Xuan. I’ll cook personally; after collaborating for so long, I’ve yet to treat you two."
The Fat Chef, now with a hefty wallet, wanted Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng to share the wealth.
"And you, you’re quite an impressive lad, I’ve been watching you for a while. You’re very kind to the little girl."
Suddenly complinted, Lu Yuanfeng was taken aback but he thanked the Fat Chef and chatted happily.
The Fat Chef was surprised that the things Lu Yuanfeng said resembled those spoken by his young owner.
Only then did he realize, this lad wasn’t short on words; he was giving all the attention to the little girl.
Willing to be the green leaf beside the little girl, highlighting her.
Such a person is probably a rarity.
While Lu Yuanfeng went to help with moving things, the Fat Chef solemnly said, "Little girl, that boy is your perfect match. You must treasure him and not let him slip away!"
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t deny it; after all, anyone with eyes could see her relationship with Lu Yuanfeng.
"Thanks, Uncle! I’ll do my best!"
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Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng left Jiu Si Xuan and walked together towards the City God Temple in town.
The past few days have been busy at the City God Temple, with many buying golden ingot candles, as they are the cheapest here and offer a variety of choices.
So buy ready-made golden ingots and folded clothes or other items, but more people buy paper and fold them themselves at ho.
Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng also chose the second option, having seen Mid-Autumn Festival offerings several tis. These things were not a hassle.
Once inside the City God Temple area, Mu Shuangshuang felt the space around her shrink.
Everyone was crowded together, making it hard to move.
"Fengzi, should we have saved money by buying paper money here?"
Mu Shuangshuang tugged at the corners of her mouth, looking helpless.
"No worries, I’ll protect you later. We’re not just buying yellow money; I’ve heard that the City God Temple is good for prayer too."
"Let’s... we should go and pray, ask Grandpa City God for blessings."
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t believe in ghosts or gods, even if she had mysteriously traveled through ti.
Even if she was standing here now.
But since they were here, she might as well pray for peace of mind.
Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng each requested two fortunes, one for romance, which the fortune teller praised highly.
It was nothing more than destiny, predestined love, and such.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t find it new.
But Lu Yuanfeng was grinning ear to ear.
The other was financial prospects, Mu Shuangshuang’s was quite good, but Lu Yuanfeng’s was less optimistic.
"Little master, what do you an by this, is it good or bad when you say water through a bamboo basket?"
The little master also looked troubled, unsure of how to explain.
"I don’t know either, I’ve never seen anyone with financial prospects like this. He’s the first..."
Looking at Lu Yuanfeng, sweat dripped from the little master’s forehead.
Beside them, Mu Shuangshuang stared at him with a look akin to wanting to eat him alive, as she said tremblingly, "Should I redo it for you? Forget the previous one; you draw another!"
"Fengzi, forget the previous one, let’s draw another!"
Lu Yuanfeng chuckled lightly and shook out another, even more cryptic than the first.
This ti, the little master dared not speak.
"Hey, is this stall of yours fake? Cheating!"
Mu Shuangshuang grew increasingly displeased, staring straight at the little master with irritation written all over her face.
"Miss, don’t talk like that, our fortune-telling is usually accurate here, rarely wrong!"
"Maybe this gentleman is just as it is."
The little master had never seen soone with such poor financial prospects; common sense said there should be so aspect—but none for him!
"You..." Mu Shuangshuang was angry, rolling up her sleeves, ready to fight.
But Lu Yuanfeng stopped her!
"Shuangshuang, hold my hand, let’s try again!"
Knowing Mu Shuangshuang wouldn’t let go easily, Lu Yuanfeng ca up with an idea.
Mu Shuangshuang was lucky, whatever she touched was successful.
With her holding his hand, maybe it would change.
Her delicate, slender fingers covered Lu Yuanfeng’s hand, fearing a repeat, Mu Shuangshuang ward up by rubbing around his hand first.
"We’re close, I’ll share half my fortune with you!"
This ti, the fortune drawn stunned the little master, as it turned out well.
What nonsense!
Was it ssing with him?
Despite the surprise, the little master responsibly said, "You two are quite fated, maybe complentary, why not draw another for career building?"
n should establish themselves, and if they have a ho, they should learn to start a career.
Mu Shuangshuang’s financial luck was good, also bringing fortune to her partner.
Lu Yuanfeng was fortunate too, obtaining a career fortune, the little master finally relaxed his brows.
"This lord will achieve great things and have considerable accomplishnts, congratulations to you, sir!"
The little master imitated his ntor and spoke seriously to Mu Shuangshuang, which drew her mockery!
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