Travel back to ancient times and open a Sichuan restaurant

Chapter 248

Before dawn, Zhong Ruyi opened her eyes quickly, got up energetically, washed, ate, changed into her third brother's clothes, and dressed like a man.

She was so excited that she almost died. She didn't sleep much the night before, but she was very energetic. She swiftly put on the small bag she had prepared.

Just when he was about to take advantage of the fact that no one else in the family was awake yet, he turned around and saw Zhong's mother standing in the yard with sleepy eyes, "So early? Didn't she say she would come to see you during the winter solstice?"

Zhong Ruyi stuffed a few white flour buns into her bag to eat on the way, and did not forget to turn around and talk to Zhong's mother, "I can't wait any longer. It's better to get up early than to oversleep."

Seeing how happy she was, Zhong's mother felt unhappy when she learned the news yesterday, but she didn't show it.

But Zhong's father frowned and asked, "They are escorting the goods, why are you following them? They can't eat or sleep well on the road, it must be very hard."

"It will only take six days to go back and forth. I will be back soon. Dad, please let me go." Zhong Ruyi blinked her eyes. "I have never been to such a far place before."

Mr. Zhong disagreed, but he couldn't stand his daughter's coquettishness and finally gave in.

Hey!

Zhang Mingzhu was still lying in bed, and she vaguely heard the voices of Zhong's father and mother after Zhong Ruyi left.

"This girl is jumping around when she walks, she's not steady at all!"

Mother Zhong rolled her eyes at him, "How old is she? Why should she be so steady?"

"Hmph! I don't believe you aren't worried." Father Zhong snorted coldly and went into the main room to eat breakfast.

Zhang Mingzhu couldn't continue sleeping, so she got up quickly.

Although Mr. and Mrs. Zhong kept her, they were not completely relieved. Who knew what Zhong Mei was up to?

When she came in and called uncle and aunt, Father Zhong just nodded lightly and asked her to sit down and eat.

Li Guihua went to the workshop early after breakfast. Last night, Zhong Ruyi told her to take care of all the matters in the workshop during her absence.

The people in the workshop have also become accustomed to Zhong Ruyi only going over when she is free. After all, she has two other stores to look after in the town.

Zhong Ruyi went to Chen's house and was about to knock on the door when the gate suddenly opened from the inside and Chen Dongzhi also walked out with a bag on his back.

She smiled and greeted him, "Brother Dongzhi, you got up so early too?"

Chen Dongzhi closed the door and asked her if she had eaten. If not, he brought some cakes and steamed buns for her, and they could eat while walking.

"I've eaten. If you haven't eaten, eat something to fill your stomach first." Zhong Ruyi shook her head. She also brought some dry food with her.

After confirming that they had taken everything they needed, they hurried to the town.

The morning was much cooler than the noon, and was very suitable for traveling. In less than half an hour, the two arrived at the escort agency in the town.

At the entrance of the escort agency, Escort Master Duan and his companions were still eating breakfast with their bowls in hand. When they saw Chen Dongzhi coming over with a familiar young man, they were a little confused, "Dongzhi, what is this?"

Chen Dongzhi glanced at Zhong Ruyi and said, "This is my cousin Zhong Xiaosi. He wants to come with us to see the world."

"Oh." Master Duan had no objection. If they were taking the road to Nanzhou, he would definitely not agree.

It's obvious that this guy is a weak man. If he happens to run into the same group of bandits again, he will have nowhere to escape.

In order to hide her identity, Zhong Ruyi wore Zhong Laosan's clothes. Although she had a pretty face, she had a big mole on her face and her eyes were moving around deliberately, making her look a little wretched. For a moment, no one would have thought that she was a girl.

Chen Dongzhi was laughing secretly as he watched, but afraid of being noticed, he quickly looked away and dared not look again.

Next to the escort agency is Ruyi Restaurant. It’s still morning now and it won’t open until noon.

Master Duan and the others each held a large bowl in their hands. The bowl contained cooked rice with a few pieces of dried pork on top.

Seeing Zhong Ruyi's eyes glancing at his bowl, Master Duan felt a little embarrassed and just focused on eating. "Little brothers, have you eaten yet? If not, I'll go in and get you a bowl."

Zhong Ruyi shook her head, "No thanks, we ate here."

Someone was waiting, so Master Duan and the others couldn't eat slowly any longer. They finished a bowl of rice in no time and said, "Little brother, you go in and wait first. We have to lead the horses out first."

"Okay." Zhong Ruyi knew she couldn't help much, so she didn't go in and just stood at the door waiting.

Soon, a dozen people came out leading horses, going to Yu's cloth shop to pick up a batch of silk and satin, as well as a batch of canned food. Yu's family had already packed them all and placed them in the cloth shop. They could just harness the horse-drawn carriage and leave.

Zhong Ruyi followed her. Standing at the door of the cloth shop was the manager of the Yu family, who had seen her several times.

I didn't recognize him at first glance, until we walked far away and out of the town, then I realized why this person looked so familiar.

But he couldn't remember who it was specifically. It was only when he checked the income from canned food this month in the account book that he realized that the man looked familiar.

Although he is a young man, he looks quite similar to Miss Zhong who makes canned food.

The manager grumbled a few words but didn't take it seriously and continued to check the account book.

This month, the sales of canned food at Baibao Pavilion have increased significantly, with many retail investors buying dozens of cans at a time.

Zhong Ruyi’s store also has canned food, but the quantities are limited. Although the prices are lower, there are too many people buying them.

It costs five hundred coins to buy a jar in Baibao Pavilion, but if you take it to other places to sell it, they can set the price themselves. People will buy it even if the price is two hundred coins higher.

The Yu family now needs a large quantity and they will not only sell it themselves, they will also sell it to other merchants and make a profit from the difference in price.

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There were twelve people in total from the White Tiger Escort Agency including Zhong Ruyi. The carriages behind them were carrying goods. Perhaps because canned food was heavier than silk, the carriages following behind were moving slower.

Chen Dongzhi did not drive the carriage. This time it was someone else's turn. He took Zhong Ruyi and walked in front, and the sound of horse hooves could be heard all the way.

The two men were talking in low voices, with a row of carriages following behind them.

Just as they were talking about the many tea trees in Qingyun Township, Escort Master Duan rode up on his horse and asked with a smile, "Brother Xiao Si, is this your first time out of the house? I don't think you are someone who travels outside often."

Zhong Ruyi looked at him and smiled, "This is indeed my first time going out. I'm very happy."

Chen Dongzhi secretly glared at Master Duan. This man really didn't know how to consider the occasion. He just wanted to have a conversation with Ruyi, but ended up coming to disturb them.

But he didn't think about it. To outsiders, Zhong Ruyi is just a young man now. If they really get intimate, it will scare people's jaws.

It took us a day and a half to get there. Mainly because I was afraid that if I walked too fast, the cans would get bumped and damaged, so I would rather walk slowly.

Qingyun Township is called a township but is actually comparable to a county.

Zhong Ruyi looked at the busy streets and the various shouts and hawking sounds.

The people here dress much better than those in their town. At least from the beginning till now, Zhong Ruyi has seen several men and women wearing silk and satin walking by.

Apart from Mrs. Yu, Zhou Yuyan and others, she had never seen anyone else in the town dressed so well.

The people setting up stalls on the street also sell all kinds of strange things, including wood carvings, embroidery, bamboo weavings, various snacks, and some people even sell crickets.

Zhong Ruyi was dazzled by the sight while riding on her horse. She took a closer look at some of the things she had never seen before, and then quickly turned her gaze to other stalls after glancing past the ones she had seen before.