PNB Chapter 121 *** Delicate Work
Chapter 121 *** Delicate Work
Seeing that it was getting late, Li Jianjun insisted on being discharged from the hospital, unable to afford the hospital fees.
Seeing this, Li Mu didn't dare to persuade him any further. He could only help him pack his things, support him as he walked out of the hospital, and get on a tricycle back to Lijia Village.
The tricycle bumped along and soon arrived at the entrance of Lijia Village. Li Mu helped Li Jianjun off the tricycle. Li Jianjun's mother, who was waiting at the village entrance, saw her son's bruised and swollen face and immediately burst into tears: "Jianjun, what happened to you? How did you get beaten up like this?"
"It's nothing, Mom. I just tripped and bumped my face." Li Jianjun forced a smile despite the pain, not wanting his mother to worry too much.
Li Mu chimed in, "Yes, Auntie, Jianjun just tripped and fell. It's nothing serious, don't worry. I brought Jianjun back and checked on you while I was at it. How are you feeling?" Li Mu asked.
Li Jianjun's mother wiped away her tears: "I'm fine, I'm just worried about Jianjun. Mu Zi, come inside first."
"Auntie, please go inside first. I have to rush back. So much happened today, I need to sort it all out. I'm leaving Jianjun in your care, please take good care of him. I'll come see you and Jianjun again after I'm done with my work."
As Li Mu spoke, he winked at Li Jianjun, signaling him not to give anything away.
Li Jianjun understood immediately and forced himself to say, "Yes, Mom, Mu Zi has something to do, so don't keep him. I'll see him off."
Although Li Jianjun's mother was full of doubts, she didn't say much. She just told him, "Okay, Muzi, come visit often when you have time. Jianjun, see Muzi off."
Li Mu and Li Jianjun walked out of the village one after the other. Only when they were far away from the village entrance did Li Mu stop and turn to Li Jianjun, saying, "Jianjun, you should rest well today. Come find me tomorrow and we'll discuss our future work."
Li Jianjun nodded, looking at Li Mu gratefully: "Muzi, thank you so much for today. If it weren't for you, I probably would have lost my life to those thugs."
Li Mu patted him on the shoulder: "Do we need to say these things between us? Hurry back and take good care of your mother."
The next morning, before Li Mu was fully awake, Jiang Xuefen nudged him awake: "Look at you, sleeping like a log! Get up! Someone's waiting for you outside!"
Li Mu rubbed his eyes, a little dazed, and asked, "Who is it? So early?"
"Who else could it be? Of course it's Li Jianjun. Didn't you tell him to come see you today?" Jiang Xuefen said irritably.
Li Mu then remembered his agreement with Li Jianjun from yesterday, quickly got out of bed, washed up, and went out of the room.
Sure enough, Li Jianjun was standing outside, munching on a dry steamed bun, waiting anxiously. Seeing Li Mu come out, he quickly went to greet him: "Muzi, you're up? I've been waiting for you for ages."
Li Mu smiled sheepishly: "Sorry, I overslept. Have you had breakfast? If not, let's eat together?"
Li Jianjun shook his head: "No need, I've already eaten. I just rushed over to find you, **how should this job be done?**"
Li Mu was also clueless: "I was just thinking about this. Come on, let's go inside and talk."
The two entered the house, and Li Mu poured Li Jianjun a glass of water, asking him to sit down first. Then, Li Mu began to wander around the room, pondering the issue.
"Jianjun, look, my blueberry juice is selling pretty well right now, but it's just lacking in presentation. I was thinking, could we come up with some simple presentation to make this blueberry juice look more upscale?"
Li Mu gestured as he spoke.
Li Jianjun's eyes lit up as he listened: "Muzi, you mean we should design the product ourselves, find a place to print it, and then fill it with blueberry juice?"
Li Mu nodded: "Yes, that's it. But this design needs to be simple and elegant, and it also needs to highlight the characteristics of our blueberry juice. Do you know anyone who can draw?"
"Nowadays, who can't draw a few strokes?"
"Old Wang from the east end of our village used to be a carpenter. He's skilled and can draw patterns of flowers, birds, fish, and insects. I think he's good at it," Li Jianjun said after thinking for a moment.
Li Mu slapped his thigh: "Okay, let's go find him now and have him design a ** for us."
Without further ado, the two set off for the east end of the village. Upon arriving at Old Wang's house, they explained their purpose, and Old Wang readily agreed.
"This... I need to think about it carefully. You guys go back first, and I'll show it to you when I've finished designing it."
The two said goodbye to Old Wang and returned to Li Mu's house. Li Mu began to think about the printing: "Jianjun, now that the design is done, we need to find a place to print it. Do you think there's anywhere in town that can do that?"
Li Jianjun thought for a moment: "I remember there's an advertising company in town that should be able to do printing. Why don't we go and ask them?"
"I'm leaving this to you. I have other things to do. Can you handle it?"
Li Jianjun asked curiously, "You trust me?"
The two used to be irreconcilable enemies, but after going through so much, Li Mu knew Li Jianjun's character well. Although he was sometimes stubborn and acted like a rogue, Li Mu chose to trust him this time because his mother had been beaten for borrowing money from loan sharks.
Moreover, I do have a lot of things to do right now, and the blueberry juice business can't be delayed. Li Jianjun can help me share some of the burden.
"Do we need to say all this between us? After everything we've been through, how could I not understand you? Just go ahead and do it, I'll be waiting for your good news."
Upon hearing Li Mu's words, Li Jianjun felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He patted his chest and assured him, "Mu Zi, don't worry, I will definitely handle things perfectly for you."
After the two parted, Li Mu went to Huang Xiu'e's house to get the wine he had brewed.
As soon as Huang Xiue saw Li Mu, she greeted him with a smile: "Muzi, you've finally arrived! I've already brewed the wine for you."
As she spoke, Huang Xiu'e handed a jar of wine to Li Mu.
Li Mu took the wine, smelled it, and this time it was fruit wine, with a rich fruity aroma wafting up.
"This wine smells so good! Aunt Huang's cooking skills are getting better and better."
Hearing Li Mu's praise, Huang Xiu'e smiled from ear to ear: "Not at all, only you know how to talk. You must take good care of this wine and not spill it, it was specially brewed for you."
"Don't worry, Aunt Huang, I'll be careful. By the way, Aunt Huang, do you have any empty jars? I need to fill up my blueberry juice too."
Huang Xiu'e thought for a moment: "I do have a few empty jars left, but how big of a jar do you need for this blueberry juice?"
Li Mu gestured: "It's about this big, enough to hold a pound or two."
Huang Xiue nodded: "Okay, I have a few suitable ones here, you can take them."
Huang Xiu'e took out several empty jars from the house and handed them to Li Mu.