I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

Chapter 462 Am I That Heavy?

Mrs. Song smiled and asked, "Your sister Jiaojiao is a capable one. Women in Anzhou City go to her to buy jewelry. She is Zheng Dafu's living signboard. She is eloquent and straightforward. Now Zheng Dafu is more famous than Cuijinlou. The master of Cuijinlou is so angry that he stamps his feet in front of the shop all day long..."

"Sister Song, you are right to praise me. My shop would not be able to survive without Jiaojiao. She knows how to do business. I am not good at that. I am not smart and don't know anyone in Anzhou. The noble ladies in Anzhou all go there for my Jiaojiao! Hahahaha..."

Mrs. Song thought to herself: Are you still not good at talking? But forget it, you must have made a lot of money from these two pieces of glass, right?

Mrs. Song smiled and said, "You two sisters praised each other, Jiaojiao also said that the shop couldn't be opened without my sister. My sister is a capable person..."

Both of them burst out laughing at the same time.

Ji Xiaobei had been in Anzhou for quite a few days and had come into contact with many noble ladies, and he got along best with Madam Song.

"My shop cannot do without your support. Aren't all the ladies who come to my shop to make clothes introduced by you?"

"It's because your embroiderer does a good job. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to persuade those picky ladies."

Mrs. Song said with some pride.

Zheng Dafu has two floors, and there are not many people there on weekdays. Those who come to see the jewelry are all acquaintances.

All the glassware on display were ordinary in style, just to avoid suspicion.

There are too many refugees now, and we might be targeted if we are not careful.

The shop is not doing well and looks like it will soon go bankrupt, so the refugees won't come to cause trouble.

People have always hated the rich.

The handicraft workshop is quite remote, so some ladies went there to look at the styles, and Xiao Qiniang brought people here to take their measurements.

There are also quite a few finished products here for people to choose from.

Ji Xiaobei specially set up two rooms upstairs for trying on clothes.

The two were chatting when footsteps were heard outside.

Mrs. Song smiled and said, "My sister-in-law is back..."

Before he finished speaking, the door was pushed open and a girl in a purple gauze dress poked her head in.

Seeing Madam Song, she walked in with a smile: "I know it's Madam Song just by the voice..."

She looked to the side and the smile on her face froze immediately.

It was clearly written on his face: Why is she here too?

How could a poor woman who rents a house chat with Mrs. Song, and Mrs. Song was laughing so happily.

She smiled awkwardly and said, "Mrs. Song has guests. I'm leaving first!"

"Bao Qian, don't go. Let me introduce you to the lady boss of Zheng Da Fu, Ji Xiaobei!"

Mrs. Song said with a smile.

Bao Qian was even more stunned: Isn’t the boss lady of Zheng Dafu called Jiaojiao?

A very good-looking woman.

Mrs. Song saw Bao Qian was stunned and continued to explain with a smile:

"Miss Ji is rarely in the store. She is in charge of the supply, so you haven't seen her."

The confusion and surprise on Bao Qian's face disappeared, and she smiled and saluted obediently: "Hello, Miss Ji!"

"We meet again, Miss Baoxi!"

Ji Xiaobei said with a smile.

Bao Xi smiled slightly awkwardly.

She glanced at the mahogany box on the table and knew that her aunt and Mrs. Song must have gone to Ji Xiaobei to buy jewelry.

"Mrs. Song, you guys please chat. I won't disturb you!" Bao Qian smiled mischievously and walked out.

"This child...it's hot, go back to your room and have a good rest..."

Mrs. Song called out behind her.

Mrs. Lei came in with a smile on her face and some silver bills in her hand.

"This is 4600 taels of silver, Miss Ji, keep it!"

Ji Xiaobei took a look at the banknote, which was from Golden Leopard.

It seems that the money of wealthy families is kept in the Golden Leopard Bank.

Ji Xiaobei put away the banknotes and stood up to say goodbye.

Ji Xiaobei left and Bao Qian came to see her aunt.

"Aunt, is Ji Xiaobei really the boss lady of Zheng Dafu?"

"Yes, Mrs. Song said so. It was the first time I saw her too. She didn't look like one judging by her attire, but she did bring a piece of colored glass. I prepared it for her on your grandfather's birthday next month."

Mrs. Lei said, shaking her head in confusion.

"Buy glass from her? She is so rich, why would she rent a house?" Bao Qian asked.

"Rent a house? Which house to rent?" Mrs. Lei was even more confused.

"She rented a house from Brother Chang's family and lived in Mingyi Lane! The last time I saw her, she had two children and wore her hair like a girl. Humph! A woman who has given birth to children is called a girl and she shamelessly agrees..."

Mrs. Lei said, "Bao Xi, this is Anzhou, not your hometown. Why are you speaking so casually? If someone hears you, they will laugh at you. How can you be a lady from a noble family?"

Bao Qian stopped talking.

"Aunt, when I went there that time, she and the two children were playing in Brother Chang's yard, and I never went in!"

Bao Qian pouted and said unhappily.

"What? She is very familiar with Fu Jichang?"

Bao Qian nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Didn't you say she was just a tenant?"

Mrs. Lei clenched her handkerchief tightly. Her elder sister-in-law, Mrs. Song, had just left. Ji Xiaobei and Fu Jichang were familiar with each other. Wasn't this another way out?

"Bao Xi, go and ask someone to check if Madam Song has left. I have something to talk to her about!"

After a while, the maid came in and said that Mrs. Song had left.

Mrs. Lei then gave up and decided to try giving gifts first. If that didn't work, she would then go with Ji Xiaobei's approach.

"Qian'er, Fu Jichang loves to go to Taoranju for dinner. You can go there for tea when you have nothing to do. What if you meet him by chance? Isn't your aunt aware of your little thoughts? Don't be afraid of spending money..."

Mrs. Lei took off a glass bracelet from her hand and gave it to her.

"For you. I heard that you didn't have this style when you went to buy it."

Bao Qian was delighted: it was the bracelet she had been dreaming of!

"Thank you, aunt!"

Bao Qian happily took the bracelet and left.

After Ji Xiaobei returned, Jiaojiao asked what happened?

She smiled and said, "She bought two pieces of colored glass from our shop, one is a bamboo colored glass with a pattern of rising step by step, and the other is a colored glass with a pattern of persimmon. This is the silver note... She said it was for gifts, to bribe officials...

By the way, she said not to tell anyone else, so I’m just telling you!”

Ji Xiaobei gave the banknote to Jiaojiao.

Jiaojiao felt the name was unfamiliar and took a look at the banknote. She returned it to Ji Xiaobei and said, "These two items have not been put into storage and cannot be counted as part of the shop. You can keep the banknote yourself!"

Ji Xiaobei was not polite either, he stuffed the banknote into his pocket and said:

"It's not safe for me to carry so many banknotes. I might as well keep them in Golden Leopard."

"Golden Leopard has branches in every prefecture, so it's more convenient to use. When you go find Boss Jin, just tell him you're my sister."

"I'll go now. I can't sleep well with such a big banknote in my hand."

Jiaojiao curled her lips and said, "No matter how much money you have, my sister can handle it!"

"Pah! Am I that heavy?"

Ji Xiaobei slapped Jiaojiao lightly on the arm and scolded with a smile.