The Prodigal Son's Happy Life - Chapter 69

[Chapter 69 Outing]

The top priority is to establish a workshop as soon as possible to make the publishing and printing of books more streamlined.

After getting on the carriage, Lu Si couldn’t wait to say: “Go to Fang Mansion!”

Seeing his anxious expression, the coachman thought something big had happened, so he hurriedly drove the carriage to Fang Mansion.

The original journey of more than an hour has advanced by a stick of incense.

Lu Si got out of the car, said hello to the doorman, and walked straight into the backyard. When he saw Fang Xiu, he walked up and called out respectfully: “Master.”

Fang Xiu was basking in the sun. When he heard the sound, he opened his eyes and looked at him. He glanced at it and asked: “Why are you here? What happened to Zhuxuanzhai?”

Lu Si said: “Nothing happened to Zhuxuanzhai. I have something I want to ask the young master for advice.” Fang

Xiu nodded and said: “Tell me.”

“Yes, young master,”

Lu Sixuan stood aside and said, “Recently, Zhuxuanzhai’s books have been far from enough to sell.

The 10,000 copies of “The Romance of the West Chamber” that were previously stored were sold out three days ago, and the new issue has been printed. “Nie Xiaoqian” is also in short supply. The “Legend of the Condor Heroes” you sent yesterday was only promoted a little in the studio, but today there are countless people queuing up to buy it.

From what I see, we might as well buy some houses in the suburbs and specialize in It is used to print books, and then transported to the capital for sale by Zhuxuanzhai. This not only saves money, but also solves the problem of insufficient supply.”

Fang Xiu thought for a while and said, “I will do as you say. “Go to Accountant Yang and withdraw the money you need from the account in the mansion.”

Seeing the young master’s willingness to agree, Lu Si couldn’t help but show excitement on his face. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and bowed, “Yes.” “Okay, let’s do it right now.”

He bowed respectfully and quickly left the yard.

After he left, Fang Xiu closed his eyes again, but he couldn’t find the comfortable feeling just now, so he opened his eyes again.

Sighing, he stood up from the recliner.

He shouted loudly: “Xiao Chun!”

In an instant, a fat voice rushed in from outside the courtyard door.

Before anyone arrived, the voice came: “Master, Xiaochun is here, what are your orders?”

Fang Xiu looked at him and couldn’t help but sigh.

After all, he is a bitch among bitches, and he is considerate enough.

“I asked you to find the barbecue grill made by the blacksmith last time. Are you ready?”

Bai Xiaochun bowed and said, “It’s ready. I’ll put it in another courtyard, just waiting for your instructions from the young master.”

Fang Xiu nodded with satisfaction and said: “Get ready, I’m going out for an outing.”

“Yes, Master!”

When he heard that he would bring a barbecue grill for an outing, Bai Xiaochun’s eyes suddenly shone, and he went down to get ready excitedly.

Going on an outing by yourself is a bit boring.

It’s a pity that Fang Xiu doesn’t know many people in this world.

One for Xiu’er, one for Wu Yi, one for Xia Yixue, and in addition, one for Emperor Chu.

Among these four people, the only one who can accompany him is Xiu’er.

So, calling Xiu’er, Fang Xiu and his party’s carriage left the capital.

Along the way, the carriage and horses were bumpy.

But thinking about the beautiful scenery in the countryside, Fang Xiu and Xiu’er didn’t have too many complaints in their hearts. Instead, they looked forward to this outing even more.

The carriage traveled for less than two hours before reaching the outskirts.

After getting off the carriage, you can see a meadow in front of you, surrounded by various trees, with colorful flowers blooming on it. From a distance, it looks extremely beautiful.

Taking a few steps closer, you can smell the fresh smell of grass.

There is a refreshing smell in the air, attracting many bees collecting honey.

“This is it!”

Fang Xiu only took one look and decided to have a picnic here.

When Xiu’er saw this beautiful scenery, her eyes shone, and she followed Fang Xiu, following step by step, looking around.

As for Bai Xiaochun, he and the driver were carrying various things needed for the picnic.

The heaviest among them is undoubtedly the barbecue grill made of fine iron.

In addition, there are various ingredients that have already been put on skewers.

It’s still early for dinner.

Put down the grill and light the charcoal while the fire is still burning.

Fang Xiu took out a deck of playing cards made of bamboo slices from his arms, and played Landlords with Xiu’er and Bai Xiaochun on the carpet.

Life in ancient times was dull and boring. Even in the most prosperous cities in Chu State, entertainment projects were extremely scarce.

Fang Xiu had no choice but to have fun and make some interesting gadgets by himself.

This bamboo poker is one of them.

The paper of this era was too soft to be made into playing cards. In comparison, bamboo sheets were a better choice.

Select bamboo pieces with the same texture and cut them into the same shape with a knife, with the words from one to what written on them.

JQK still has its original shape. Although Xiu’er and Bai Xiaochun didn’t understand what it meant, they still followed the young master’s pronunciation.

As for the big and small kings, they simply wrote the words big and small.

Keep everything simple, as long as you can play.

The rules had been discussed with the two of them beforehand, so both Xiu’er and Bai Xiaochun were very familiar with them.

Playing cards is more interesting if you have some stakes.

In each game, the loser’s face will have a piece of paper stuck on it as proof of defeat.

The three of them had played with the incense for less than half a day, and the faces of Bai Xiaochun and Xiu’er were already covered with notes.

It’s a new beginning, and the landlord is Fang Xiu.

In just a moment, most of the bamboo pieces in his hand were thrown out.

Bai Xiaochun and Xiu’er, whose names are farmers, both looked at the bamboo pieces in Fang Xiu’s hands nervously.

Bai Xiaochun, in particular, kept his eyes unblinking for fear of miscounting the number of remaining bamboo pieces.

Fang Xiu casually threw down a piece of bamboo and said calmly: “One piece is three, there are four left.”

Bai Xiaochun heard this and struggled for a long time. Finally, he couldn’t bear it anymore and threw out the last trump card: “Xiao Chun King! “

Don’t be the king! “

Bai Xiaochun nervously looked at the piece of bamboo in Fang Xiu’s hand and muttered silently to himself.

His face was covered with pieces of paper, and there was no room for any more.

According to the agreement, the first person who cannot stick the piece of paper will go to pick wild fruits.

“King”

Xiu’er looked cute and dropped the bamboo slices in her hand.

Bai Xiaochun seemed to be stunned for a moment, staring blankly at the king.

It took a long time to react.

Angry and wanting to curse.

But

Bai Xiaochun seemed to have thought of something and forcefully controlled his emotions.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, but she couldn’t say anything. Her face turned red from holding it in, and she finally couldn’t help but said: “We are all farmers, what are you doing to play the cards?”

Xiu’er thought for a while and asked, “Why can’t I play the cards?”

“”

Bai Xiaochun was slightly startled and was speechless.

When Fang Xiu saw this scene, he shook his head helplessly and said: “In this game, no matter how Xiu’er plays, you will all lose.”

Then, he threw out all the cards in his hand and shouted with great momentum. : “Explode!”

(End of this chapter)