Chapter 2195: A Swift Passing Figure (Patreon)

Chapter 2195: A Swift Passing Figure


Aunt Hong declined the offer, leaving Song Le looking puzzled. He propped himself on her lap and raised his head to ask, "Auntie, why won't you go? Aunt's shop is really good, and many people want to work there."

Aunt Hong smiled and patted his head. Indeed, many people wanted to work there because she knew that Lu Miss was looking out for her.

"Auntie does want to go, but Auntie isn't good at cooking. I'm used to not using much oil or salt in my dishes due to decades of habits. The food I cook doesn't taste good. If the shop's owner or assistants don't like it, they might not say it out of courtesy because I'm your auntie. That would only trouble your aunt's shop, right? Besides, Auntie has a lot to do at home, and I can't free up the time."

Furthermore, if she were to work in the shop, her son and daughter would find a way to have several children freeload at the shop. They wouldn't think it would be troublesome for Aunt Hong, but instead, they would see it as their nephew's shop. Even if something went wrong, the shopkeeper and assistants wouldn't dare complain because they knew the relationship.

Song Le always felt that Auntie's words were not quite right, but they made sense.

Being a child, he couldn't discern Aunt Hong's intentions, but Shu Yu knew that what Aunt Hong said were just excuses.

Since Aunt Hong had considered and declined, Shu Yu didn't push further. "Since Auntie won't go, I'll look for someone else."

Aunt Hong felt regretful but nodded. "If Miss Lu can't find a suitable person, come back to me, and I'll introduce someone."

"Alright."

Seeing that Shu Yu didn't say more, Aunt Hong knew she probably had another candidate in mind.

She had come to see her for the sake of Song Le, in other words.

In essence, she was doing it for the future of her nephew. Aunt Hong was increasingly happy that her nephew's future aunt-in-law treated him so well.

The two of them chatted a bit more before Shu Yu took her leave.

Aunt Hong didn't detain her since her daughter-in-law and grandchildren would be back soon. If they saw Miss Lu, they would probably pester her.

She walked Shu Yu to the door and reminded Song Le to listen to his uncle and aunt. She also told him that when he had time, she would visit him again.

Song Le obediently nodded and handed over a lot of snacks he had with him to Aunt Hong.

Aunt Hong thought these were the items that Miss Lu would be selling in her shop, so she accepted them without refusal. Afterward, she quickly went to the garden and picked some vegetables to give to Shu Yu.

"All grown by ourselves. Enjoy them. I'll deliver them directly to Futai Street next time."

Shu Yu thought for a moment and said, "Although Auntie won't work in my shop, she grows great vegetables. When my shop opens, I'll have people come here to buy."

"No need. I'll deliver them directly to Futai Street," Aunt Hong said with a smile.

"Alright." Shu Yu smiled and continued, "My shop is called Lu Ji's store. It will open in five days. Auntie can come over to join the excitement. It's a good opportunity to get to know the place. If we ever leave the capital, and you need anything, you can go to the shop to ask the shopkeeper for help."

"Alright." Aunt Hong was delighted when she heard this. With Lu Miss's shop here, she wouldn't have to spend the next few years feeling uneasy, wondering how her nephew was doing. In the future, she could also write letters and have them delivered to her nephew through the shop's delivery personnel.

As they were talking, Ying Xi brought the carriage over.

Shu Yu was about to help Song Le onto the carriage when she suddenly paused, turned her head abruptly, and looked at a swiftly passing figure. "Who was that?"