140 – Take It Easy (6 updates)
In the countryside, many people couldn’t afford cotton clothes in winter and could only hide at home without going out. Extremely cold weather could easily lead to illness or even freezing to death.
“Is there anything I need to pay attention to?” Yuan Liuwang asked.
“The things to pay attention to? Well, there indeed are. Some clothes, stripped from dead bodies, you can also buy, but you must remember not to mix them up. Then sell them to those who are not wealthy but are quite filial and want to dress their parents in something nice. You can tidy them up and sell them to coffin shops, but that’s somewhat inauspicious, better forget about it!” Xie Zhinuan shook her head.
But in fact, many wealthy families would often burn such clothes or bury them directly; it was rare for them to sell them.
Mostly, it was those families who had some money, but not a lot, who would bring clothes to sell. They would either offer them to others who would refuse or think of selling them as a way to make some money. This was the same rationale as selling used clothes.
“When you buy leftover fabric from others, you must be cautious. Some fabrics that have been stored for too long look fine on the surface but might be moth-eaten or… just like clothes, if washed and worn too often, they will tear, just like leaves that turn yellow and decay once they fall to the ground. Don’t think they’re a bargain and buy them all; you also need to inspect the goods!”
Xie Zhinuan spoke earnestly, and Yuan Liuwang listened attentively.
He thought that in this world, aside from Xie Zhinuan, no one else would tell him these things.
And in fact, he didn’t quite understand them.
In his early years as a bodyguard, he used to ask nothing, only ensuring the safety of the valuables he escorted and avoiding any trouble by simply following orders. Now that he was trying to make money on his own, he realized how difficult it was, needing to cater to various aspects, greet people with a smile, and humble himself. Sometimes, it wasn’t just about having silver; he also needed backing.
However, ever since he got involved with the Marquis Xuanping Residence, things had gone much smoother for him in the capital. The restaurant manager even specifically asked to buy his chili sauce.
After he made money, his family looked at him differently. Their attitude was worlds apart from when he earned money as a bodyguard; they spoke in a pleasing tone, afraid of saying something wrong that might anger him.
The only exception was Xie Zhinuan. She seemed indifferent from the very beginning, ignoring his expressions of love and rejecting him sternly. Yet, when it came to giving advice, she never held back and would even explain various issues he had never thought of with patience, putting herself in his shoes.
It was not about romance, but it made people involuntarily drawn to her.
Perhaps that’s why he knew she held no affection or fondness for him, yet he still kept her carefully in his heart, treasuring her diligently.
If one day she truly married the hero of her dreams, he would be heartbroken, in pain, and jealous, but he wouldn’t hate her. He would wish her well and continue to protect her in silence.
“Did you take in what I said?” Xie Zhinuan asked.
She noticed Yuan Liuwang drifting off, seemingly lost in thought with a grave expression, and her eyes narrowed slightly.
With a gaze that was evaluating and pondering.
Yuan Liuwang came back to his senses upon hearing her and chuckled, “I’ve got it all down!”
“Really got it all down?” Xie Zhinuan asked.
She had quite the air of a bossy elder sister.
Yuan Liuwang felt a warmth in his heart and nodded vigorously, “I’ve remembered everything!”
Looking into Xie Zhinuan’s eyes, there was a different kind of emotion, one that was not romantic, perhaps a sense of kinship or gratitude.
“Good to hear you remembered. Anyway, you need to be cautious at the start. Once you’ve built a reputation and gained experience, people will come to you for partnerships, and no one will dare to bully you!” Xie Zhinuan said, casting a glance at Yuan Liuwang.
Dumbo brought over some tea and set it in front of Yuan Liuwang, “Master Yuan, please have some tea!”
“Thank you!” Yuan Liuwang glanced at Dumbo.
He picked up the teacup and took a gentle sip, “The tea here is really fragrant!”
Chapter 142