Dad, Did You Study Today?

The content was simple and concise. That was, Zhou Qing was bound not to mention the origin of the poem in any situation after selling it, or else the compensation would be a hundred times.

Zhou Qing laughed, “What if I did not leak it?”

With these words, Zhou Qing looked at the attendant who had just been there.

Attendant……

Why looked at me?

Would I leak secrets?

The shopkeeper laughed, “Don’t worry, he’d never leak secrets.”

Attendant……

If she didn’t mention me directly, why am I there?

What if she was talking about you?

The attendant ……

Zhou Qing said, “It’s better to add a little more, and everyone’s minds are at ease.”

There was no harm in supplementing the terms and conditions for a fair deal. The shopkeeper thought about it and wrote down the words.

After signing the contract, Zhou Qing gave the complete poem to the boss.

The boss couldn’t wait to read it.

“Though they go suffering, they are still strong. Hold unyielding, no matter where the winds blow from.”

He read it, closing his eyes as slowly as he could, and savored the poem’s mood with an intoxicated face.

What a good thing that any of the southeast and northwest winds.

Zhou Qing received the silver and interrupted the shopkeeper’s drifting thoughts, “My Father is going to copy a book about ……”

The shopkeeper’s eyes slowly opened, with a face unfulfilled, “What a good poem!”

Speaking, he moved to pull out a copy of the Analects from the bookshelf, “At market price, one copy is two hundred. The store provides the paper, and you prepare your ink and pen.”

“Do you want something for collateral?”

The shopkeeper waved his hand, “No need. You are welcome to come back if you get any good poems.”

Zhou Qing responded with a smile.

She could see that the shopkeeper didn’t take her father’s copying into account at all.

No collateral was needed, and the meaning was clear. Even if they had cheated him of the book, he would still accept it.

The poem, indeed, could give the bookstore a lot of profit.

Carrying the silver and the book, Zhou Qing left the bookstore.

The bookstore she selected was the largest in Qinghe County.

So why did she choose this place? The reason was simple.

With that big shot, there would be meat to eat.

The bookstore was so large, so the boss’s networks were extensive.

Once they got acquainted with the boss, they could let him recommend her father a school.

While the town also had a school, Zhou Yuan was in town, so what to do if Zhou Huaishan’s character collapsed?

Moreover, with this big bookstore, they would not be exploited for a bit of profit. She could also sell her poems more smoothly without causing other messy business traps because they were too inviting.

She was unaware of a shadowy gaze behind her as she left the bookstore.

Zhou Huaihai stood at the corner of the bookstore and clenched his fist.

Zhou Qing looked like she had gotten it!

Zhou Huaihai took a deep breath and entered the bookstore.

The attendant immediately welcomed him, “What do you want to buy?”

Zhou Huaihai deliberately hesitated and said, “I am the eldest uncle of the girl just now.”

The attendant immediately looked up and down at Zhou Huaihai. He turned to shout, “Shopkeeper.”

The shopkeeper was at the back sipping tea and enjoying the poem. When he heard the high-pitched shout, he thought someone had come to deliver the poem again and came out excitedly.

“You are ……”

Zhou Huaihai bowed towards the shopkeeper, “I am a scholar from Qingyang village, and I am the eldest uncle of the girl who came earlier.”

The shopkeeper ……

So?

“Did she come to beg for a chance to copy a book earlier? I won’t lie to you. Her father is an honest farmer. He only knows a few words and can’t read.”

The shopkeeper ……

He looked up and down at Zhou Huaihai.

Could the poem be composed by him?

“Cling to the green mountain, never give up.”

With both hands behind his back, the shopkeeper chanted meaningfully at Zhou Huaihai.

Zhou HuaiHai ……

What?

His head was full of question marks.

“Well, I came to remind you not to be cheated. That niece of mine is used to telling lies.”

Seeing Zhou Huaihai’s reaction, the shopkeeper knew that the poem had nothing to do with him.

Hey, this was fun.

As an uncle, he came to ruin his niece’s business.

The shopkeeper looked down coldly at Zhou Huaihai’s appearance, “You are still a scholar without a degree, and you have read the classic books for nothing, but you have said such things.”

After saying that, the shopkeeper flung his sleeves and turned to leave.

Zhou Huaihai’s face reddened, “Not knowing people’s good intentions!”

The shopkeeper then sneered, “Do you misunderstand this statement? If you don’t know enough, why don’t you go back and look through the books again? No wonder you’re still a scholar without a degree at this age.”

After saying that, he picked up a broom and swept the floor.

Zhou Huaihai was ashamed to be swept out. He was angry but did not dare to curse.

Why did the girl get a good thing like copying books? He was thrown out.

Could it be ……

Zhou Huaihai’s eyes flashed. A layer of contemptuous sneer surfaced at the bottom of his eyes.

That bean sprout-like figure of hers, how could he know what this boss saw in her!

Staring at the bookstore board with hatred, Zhou Huaihai left in anger.

Zhou Qing, who did not know she had been maliciously slandered, wandered to the paper store again.

Her original intention was to sell the copyright of those auspicious characters that Zhou Huaishan had written.

After all, these kinds of flowery words were rare items in Qinghe County.

After selling the copyright of a poem, it was too inviting to sell the copyright of these characters now.

What if people noticed?

She was just a small peasant girl.

What if a profit-oriented business person targeted her?

After holding back, Zhou Qing bought a roll of red paper instead.

Fortunately, there were ten taels of silver from the copyright sale plus the piece Shen Li gave, which was enough to use.

After the purchase, Zhou Qing turned back toward the Tea Store.

When she arrived, Cheng Wu was already waiting there.

When Zhou Qing sat, Cheng Wu raised his whip, and the two left.

Sheng Li, who was waiting in front of the Pen and Ink Store  ……

Uncle Zhong, who was looking at Shen Li……

Seeing Shen Li’s disappointed face, Uncle Zhong laughed aloud, “Couldn’t let go then go chase.”

Shen Li rose to his feet and walked away.

Uncle Zhong ……

He really left!

“Miss, Miss.”

Hearing a shout from behind, Zhou Qing turned around and saw Shen Li walking up in a dark-colored robe.

How could a nice young man always dress so old-fashioned?

Muttering in her heart, Zhou Qing jumped out of the cart, “Boss Shen, is something wrong?”

Cheng Wu pulled the mule carriage to a halt.

Shen Li ……

“Recently, the Pen and Ink Store collected some books copied by scholars. I wonder if anyone in the Miss family wants to copy books?”

Saying that, Shen Li glanced at the mule carriage to see the volume of red paper. His heart jumped.

Zhou Qing had a grateful face and was about to reply when Shen Li added, “Is this a happy occasion for Miss’s family?”

Zhou Qing ……

“Huh?”

Shen Li pointed to the roll of red paper.

Zhou Qing ……

How nosy were you!

She shook her head and smiled, “No, it was bought for writing. My father wants to copy books but has already found a good bookstore. Many thanks, Boss Shen.”

Cheng Wu looked at Shen Li but always felt that this little boss did not harbor good intentions.

“Sister Qing, it’s time to go. I am afraid it will rain later.”

Shen Li ……

Not a single cloud in the blue sky!

Zhou Qing smiled at Shen Li and said goodbye before getting on the mule cart.

Watching Zhou Qing leave, Shen Li realized he could hardly stand it.

He wanted to follow too.

“That, good morning. Did you say that Pen and Ink Store is accepting copies of books? Do you think I can do it?”

A scholar behind Shen Li asked timidly.

Shen Li ……

In the Pen and Ink Store, Uncle Zhong …… “Pfft, hahahahahaha.”