Chapter 206 I don’t know the origin of love
Chapter 206 I don’t know the origin of love
Mrs. Qu opened it, and a light honeysuckle fragrance emanated from the soap, which smelled very nice.
She didn't know whether it was effective or not, but she liked the smell very much. When she faced Lin Lin, she always had a smile on her face.
“Although I seldom go to your Tea House, I have heard that you run it very successfully.
In addition to Yujisan, you have now developed a soap. It seems that your next step is to make powder for women."
Something happened in Furong Pavilion recently, and seeing Lin Ting's reactions, Madam Qu could also guess something.
However, Lin Lin did not intend to hide it from them: "Nothing can be hidden from your discerning eyes, Madam Qu. My sister and I have plans in this regard.
This time I came here to find Master Qu and buy the empty yard on the outskirts of Wenzhu County to use as a production base for powder rouge."
Madam Qu put away her lips and pretended to be angry.
"So you came to the county government office for something. I was wondering, why would anyone come to accompany such a boring old woman like me?"
Xiaoju looked at Lin Lin with a smile. It was true that apart from Lord Qu, the two sisters Lin Lin were really loved by the old lady, otherwise she would not be so awkward with Lin Lin.
"How could that be? I'm all alone, and the old lady treats me like a mother. It's not me who's here to accompany you, the old lady, but you who's always been with me."
Originally, Lin Lin only wanted Mrs. Qu to be a big umbrella for her and her sister to survive in Wenzhu County, but later she really respected and loved this old lady.
How could she not treat the other person sincerely when sincerity is exchanged for sincerity?
After hearing what Lin Lin said, Mrs. Qu smiled and looked at her as if she were a friend.
"Okay, okay, I was just joking with you. You gave me such a nice-smelling soap.
I guess it’s not that easy to get those women in Wenzhu County at the moment, so I’m lucky.”
Old children, old children. The older people get, the more they want to be cared for. The same goes for Mrs. Qu.
After coaxing Madam Qu, Lin Lin stood up and took out a box of rouge and lipstick from her sleeve and gave them to Xiaoju who was beside Madam Qu.
"Xiaoju, you have one too. It's new from the Tea Language Building. I'll give it to you to try."
Xiaoju was so surprised that her eyes and mouth opened wide at the same time, with an expression of disbelief on her face.
"Mrs. Lin, are you really giving this to me? Is it really for me?"
Xiaoju pointed at herself. How could she, a maid, need rouge, especially the rouge from Chayulou that all the ladies in Wenzhu County were vying for?
"Yes, it's for you. You're young now, so this shade of lipstick and rouge is perfect for you."
Xiaoju glanced at Madam Qu, and only when Madam Qu nodded did she dare to accept it.
As soon as she got the item, she felt like she had received a treasure.
"Thank you, old lady, and thank you, Madam Lin. Lord Qu and the chief clerk are both out today. They should be back soon at this time. Madam Lin, please sit here and wait for a while."
Lin Lin knew it when she asked in front of the county government office just now, but it would be good for her to come and talk to Madam Qu.
Less than a moment after they started talking, Qu Yuanxun came hurriedly running to the backyard.
"Mother, I heard that Lin Lin was looking for me?"
Qu Yuanxun didn't know when it started, but he could call Lin Lin by her name directly. Only very familiar friends would call her that.
"Yes, Lin Lin has been waiting for you here for a long time. Go and get your business done. I don't know what you are busy with every day, Yuanxun. Even for me, it is as difficult as climbing to heaven to see you."
Qu Yuanxun raised the corner of his mouth, but his eyes fell on Lin Lin.
"Mom, I'm busy with work. Next time when I'm not busy, I'll definitely spend some time with you."
Madam Qu sneered: "If you are not busy, then when will you wait?"
Seeing that Madam Qu sounded a little complaining, Lin Lin interrupted her.
"Madam Qu, it's getting late. Lord Qu and I will go handle the formalities for the courtyard first. I will come and talk to you when I'm free tomorrow."
Facing Lin Lin, Madam Qu's expression changed rapidly, from a cold face to a smiling face in an instant.
"Okay, your business is more important, go ahead and do your work first!"
The two of them bowed and took their leave. Old Madam Qu looked at their backs as they walked side by side. Qu Yuanxun kept turning his head to look at Lin Lin, and they were still talking and laughing.
Somehow, the smile on Madam Qu's face slowly faded.
"Xiao Ju, why do I feel like Yuan Xun looks at Lin Lin with such a strange look? Am I seeing things?"
Xiaoju was still immersed in the joy of Lin Lin giving her rouge, and didn't pay any attention to what happened to Lord Qu.
“Madam, in Wenzhu County, you only have Doctor Wan and Madam Lin and a few other close friends.
Isn't this how he usually treats his friends? It's not surprising at all."
But for some reason, Madam Qu had an indescribable feeling, or maybe she was overthinking it.
No matter how good Lin Lin becomes now, she is not the type that Qu Yuanxun likes. Qu Yuanxun can be friends with Lin Lin, but he will never cross the line.
"Oh, maybe my eyes are blurry!"
Old Madam Qu liked Lin Lin very much, but she had never thought that there would be anything between Lin Lin and Qu Yuanxun.
Qu Yuanxun will marry someone who can give birth to many children and grandchildren for their family. Obviously, Lin Lin cannot meet this condition.
It was already evening in the county government office. Qu Yuanxun asked the chief clerk to go back first while he went to negotiate the procedures with Lin Lin.
"The Fang family compound in the suburbs. Last time, Lin Ting took the key from me to go see it. Lin Lin, have you been there too?"
Qu Yuanxun took out the documents while talking to Lin Lin.
"No, but the yard that Lin Ting likes must be good and usable."
Qu Yuanxun placed all the documents in front of Lin Lin and pointed to the place where she needed to sign.
"One thousand five hundred taels, just write your name here along with Lin Ting's seal."
Lin Ting had already asked Qu Yuanxun about this courtyard, so Qu Yuanxun felt at ease to let Lin Lin stamp her document as well.
"it is good!"
Lin Lin picked up the brush and prepared to sign, but Qu Yuanxun forgot to move his hand away.
Lin Lin looked up and saw his pair of dark phoenix eyes staring at her.
Lin Lin's heart trembled. In her heart, Qu Yuanxun was the county magistrate of Wenzhu County, the highest-ranking official there. He was in office and wholeheartedly served the people of Wenzhu County.
He was the honest official that everyone talked about, a person that she dared not even dream of, but why did he suddenly look at her like this?
"Lord Qu..."
Lin Lin called out, and Qu Yuanxun came back to his senses. He lowered his head, raised it, looked left and right, and avoided her gaze.
"Oh! Um, you...you'll sign it?"
When Qu Yuanxun turned around, Lin Lin's cheeks actually blushed, but she didn't dare to think too much about it. She signed the letter and finally handed over the money.
"Master Qu, this is 1,500 taels of silver, please count it!"
Qu Yuanxun reached out and took the banknote from Lin Lin's hand. He felt a little guilty.
That’s right, he fell in love with Lin Lin, liked her tenacity, and liked her intelligence.
He had seen her in embarrassment and the light on her body, but for some reason, he was attracted to her. This feeling was completely beyond his control.
It is even more in line with the saying that love comes from nowhere but is ever-lasting!
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