Chapter 66: Chapter 66: A Huge Heart(2)_1 Chapter 66: Chapter 66: A Huge Heart(2)_1 “Going to the city for what?” Lin Changshu’s chopsticks halted mid-air. As a rural man, he naturally harbored some aversion to the city. In past times, he wouldn’t consider stepping into the city unless he was looking for work.
“I need to have some tools made, and then conduct a big business deal.” Lin Ziyin replied without any attempt at concealment.
“It’s not convenient for a young maiden like you to go to the city alone, so I and your big brother will come with you.” After the marriage alliance was settled, Wu Dayou started having meals at the Lin Family, only returning home to sleep.
“I might need to use up all the silver from the house again.” Lin Ziyin began somewhat sheepishly.
“Don’t say such silly things, sister. The silver in the house was earned because of your ideas, so you can use it however you want.” Guo Huiniang spoke up.
“Once the tools are made, we’ll earn even more.” Lin Ziyin didn’t want to explain further as actions were much more convincing than rhetoric.
“Dayou’s words are right, tomorrow both of us will accompany you there.” Lin Changshu nodded in agreement.
When the old gentleman brought out the silver after dinner, Lin Ziyin counted the amount, but her heart was filled with sighs. Although it seemed like they had made quite a fortune in the past half month, after deducting the cost and some expenses, they only had a little over seven taels of silver left, and even with the reward from the young man last time, they merely had forty-eight taels of silver. This amount was a fortune for an ordinary family, but for what Lin Ziyin intended to buy, it was a drop in the bucket.
What to do? At night, Lin Ziyin lay in bed, overwhelmed with worry, while her sister Lin Zige slept soundly by her side.
As the old saying goes, there is always a path when obstacles arise.
The next day, when Lin Ziyin saw Si Si, an idea came to her mind.
“Big brother Si, we are going to the city today; may we trouble you to share your convenient carriage?” Lin Ziyin looked at Si Si with a beaming smile.
“No problem.” Si Si had quite a good impression of Lin Ziyin. As each time he came to the Lin Family to receive tofu, he would always get a bowl of soymilk or tofu pudding if he arrived at the right time.
Being indebted to someone often meant one was obliged to return the favor, thus Si Si would absolutely not refuse her request.
Moreover, the carriage from the Si Family was large and could easily accommodate three to four people.
Since there were other orders at home, Lin Ziyin and Lin Changshu gave detailed instructions before departing on the Si Family’s carriage.
“The Si Family is wealthy, right?” Sitting in the carriage, Lin Ziyin started to probe with random questions.
However, Si Si was a taciturn person, “Quite so.”
His reply was as good as no answer at all.
Lin Changshu glanced at Lin Ziyin, wondering what she was plotting.
“There are many ways to prepare tofu, how do you guys usually do it?” Lin Ziyin laughed and continued questioning.
“We cook it with vegetables.” Si Si replied, “I’m not a cook, I don’t know much.”
Still non-committal.
Lin Ziyin immediately understood that the Si Family was particularly strict in discipline.
Therefore, she decided not to beat around the bush anymore and spoke directly, “I wish brother Si would help me with something.”
“Please, say.” Si Si blinked in surprise.
“Truth be told, I want to buy something, but I’m short of silver. Hence, if possible, I’d like to request brother Si to recommend me in front of the master in your residence, allowing me to sell a few tofu-based dish recipes.” Lin Ziyin replied calmly.
“Ziyin, don’t cause trouble.” Before Si Si could respond, Lin Changshu jumped up agitatedly, his head hitting the carriage’s roof, causing him to gasp in pain. “Your culinary skills… How could you disgrace yourself in front of a wealthy family? They have their dedicated chefs.”
Lin Changshu’s face wore worry and his tone was filled with reproach.
Lin Ziyin hung her head, secretly sighing. It seemed impossible.
So what if the wealthy family has its own chefs? Her cooking skills were not bad either, she was not afraid.
“Miss Lin, it’s not that I’m unwilling to help, but there are many rules in my house and the kitchens are under the mistress’ charge. We males are not allowed to enter the inner yard.” Si Si declined her request.
“I was just making small talk, Brother Si, you needn’t take it to heart.” Lin Ziyin tactfully changed the topic with a smile.
Seeing this, Si Si breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Lin Ziyin was not persistent. If she had been, their business deal might fall through. If the young master found out, the Lin Family could possibly get into trouble. The young master detested those who tried to take advantage of connections.