Chapter 153 Late Summer
Zhang Changzong once investigated the monthly shipments of major bookstores in Chang'an City! Of course, because they are not insiders, there are no numbers that are too accurate, but there are rough estimates of a number. On this value, Sanwei Bookstore has increased 50% of the printing volume—
Sold out in three days!
It was too hot and I didn’t want to go out. I received the hot news that I was at home. Zhang Changzong was in such a good mood. He was instantly energetic and showed off to Zheng next to him without thinking: “Madam, I have a great news to tell you!”
Zheng didn't raise his head and ignored it: "Have you finished writing?"
The enthusiasm was instantly wiped out!
Zhang Changzong was very sad: "Madam, did anyone say you don't understand the charm?"
Zheng finally took the time to look up at him, his face was calm and his tone was cold: "This matter has nothing to do with you, practice calligraphy!"
Cool! Very cool!
Zhang Changzong was directly hit and lost his temper. He was like a scorching sun, even Ye Zi was Yan'er's. He kept his head shut, calmed down, and tried hard to finish the writing, and handed it to Zheng: "Madam, please take a look."
Zheng finally put down the booklets... Well, the books in the old lady's hand were all given by Zhang Changzong, and a set of freshly released books. Of course, they are all commonly used books, and they are rare and lonely books, and they have not had time to print them. However, Zheng said that he had reviewed the past and learned the new, and he had been reading "Spring and Autumn" for several days.
Zheng took the freshly baked calligraphy paper, looked carefully, and nodded: "The characters have not made much progress, but the skill of nourishing qi and calming has improved. I was so excited before that I could calm down and write, but only two strokes were messed up, which was not bad."
It is rare to hear the old lady praise him! Someone from Yan Dada was instantly energetic. Even the smile on his face was about to see the back of his teeth. He picked up the letter that had been left aside as if he offered treasure: "Madam, I have made money in my sister Xiu'er's bookstore!"
Zheng's eyes flashed and he asked calmly: "How much did you earn? It makes you so happy."
Zhang Changzong smiled and said, "The store cost and the worker's salary have been returned. Now we have to make back the funds invested in research and turn losses into profits. We can pay back the money given by our adopted mother before. After a few months, we may be able to hand over a small amount to my mother for household use, so that my mother can afford it."
There is nothing for me to plan for myself.
Zheng's eyes softened a little, and said, "Where are you? Don't you want to spend money when you have money?"
Zhang Changzong smiled and said, "I don't manage my family and don't need money."
As a rough man and a straight man, he is not very particular about food and clothing. Apart from the high expenses of studying, he usually has no expenses.
Zheng smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone: "You are a sober child, and business is a path after all. For a child like you, reading is a smooth road. Don't be abandoned because of the path!"
Zhang Changzong nodded with a smile: "Mrs. Xie's teachings, I know."
Zheng said: "I have finished writing the word. If you want to go out, go out for a walk. Don't be stuck at home all the time. However, be careful not to dry it in the sun, drink more water, and be careful of the heat."
"Well, I'll go find Sister Xiu'er. Madam, you have to be at home. Don't miss your disciple too much. I'll be back soon."
This naughty man wanted to tease the old lady before leaving. The old lady naturally knew that he did it on purpose, so she couldn't help but glar at him angrily and waved impatiently: "Go away, leave quickly, don't get upset here, disturb my peace! By the way, are you coming back for dinner today?"
Zhang Changzong laughed and said, "I will definitely be back! I will just go and chat with Sister Xiu'er and come back. Madam, don't miss me too much!"
Zheng looked unbearable: "Get out!"
Zhang Changzong laughed and jumped up boldly. He jumped up in front of Zheng in one step, stretched out his arms and hugged her. He quickly let go when the old lady had stiffened her body before she could even react and ran away with a smile.
Zheng gritted her teeth and looked at the small figure running away. If it weren't for the tutor's failure to yell, she really wanted to yell.
Don’t run away, come back for me! I think that boy will definitely reply, good lady, if you don’t run away, you will suffer. I will wait until your old anger is gone before my disciple comes back!
Zheng's lips curled slightly. In the past, the smelly child was so poor that his mother Wei was poor. He had such a lively and naughty son. Wei also worked hard. He was like a few more people at home, not at home... Zheng sighed quietly and called Ah Xi. The smelly child seemed to like the dishes he made when his elder brother and his wife came two days ago. Why not make it for him again today.
Thinking of this, I changed into an old dress, put down the book, got up and went to the kitchen, preparing to command the chef to prepare for today's dinner. When Liulang comes back to have a meal, I will definitely be able to eat two more bowls... It's not too early, so I have to prepare first.
The sun is still big outside, and it is almost the beginning of autumn, and it is still so hot. It is better to have a good environment and climate? Zhang Changzong thinks that it must be a lie. Anyway, riding a horse cannot be done with such a big sun, so it is better to ride a carriage.
He rode a carriage to the princess's mansion first, but Princess Taiping was not in the mansion. Zhang Changzong came to find Xue Chongxiu, and it was the same whether Princess Taiping was at home or not. As a result, the doorman told him that several young masters had gone to the princess' mansion because the princess was ordered by the empress dowager to accompany the palace and had to live in the palace and would not come back after the beginning of autumn, and this was the case every year.
Only then did Zhang Changzong remember that it seemed like this last year. Every year at the beginning of autumn, Princess Taiping lived with Wu in the palace. She said to the gatekeeper, then got on the carriage and moved to the prince-consort's mansion. Fortunately, the two mansions were not far away.
After being reported through the doorman, Xue Shao was there, Xue Chongyin, Xue Chongxiu, and Xue Chongjian were there. When Xue Chongjian saw him coming in, he gave him a sweet and cute smile: "Cowherd's!"
That's right! His six pronunciation is ox! Fortunately, the vast ancient people... especially Princess Taiping didn't know what the Cowherd meant, otherwise, they would definitely laugh so hard that they would be crazy.
What? You asked Xue Chongxiu if she smiled... she smiled, but she smiled implicitly, not as unrestrained as her mother. Her quiet and elegant character is still as stable as Mount Tai, without any slight collapse. This is stable! Learn from the young lady!
"Changzong has met his adopted father."
Zhang Changzong gave a gift first, and then jumped over after Xue Shao called him to avoid the gift. He sat next to Xue Chongyin and looked at what the three brothers and sisters were doing. Like him, they were all children who worked hard to learn and were practicing calligraphy. As for Xue Chongjian... they were just joining in the fun.
Xue Shao had a ci-he smile on his face. Seeing his lively look, he couldn't help but say: "We are already the ones who take the words, and they are still so leaping away! Shimao... Shimao...is pretty good."
Zhang Changzong felt a little frustrated, and was so stern. Xue Shao was stunned: "What's wrong?"
Zhang Changzong turned his head and replied seriously: "Reply to the adoptive father, it's nothing. I just thought about it seriously just now. It's better to take the alias of "Twin Towers" in the future!"
The World Trade Center Twin Towers...How harmonious and commemorative. Manual funny!
Chapter completed!