msmithbooks Chapter 245 Cooperation
Chapter 245 Cooperation
"Wow, Chu Zhuang, I can make ice too, I can make ice too!" Yunmengxi said excitedly to Chu Zhuang after taking out the ice from the small basin.
"Yes, yes, you can also make ice." Seeing Yunmengxi's childish appearance, Chu Zhuang couldn't help but shook his head with a smile, and said in agreement.
"Hee hee!" Yun Mengxi hugged a small basin of ice cubes, smiling and frowning.
Yun Zhanfei and Yunhong looked at each other, Chu Zhuang gave them another big surprise, he performed a trick of turning water into ice directly in front of them.
Such an unbelievable thing, if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would never believe it!
"Chu Zhuang, you shouldn't take the imperial examination, I think you can be a magic stick..." Yun Zhanfei murmured.
Just relying on Chu Zhuang's treacherous tricks, if he doesn't tell the truth, no one will know. I'm afraid everyone will be fooled by him.
"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Yun Hong glared at Yun Zhanfei, although what Yun Zhanfei said was very reasonable, but this magic stick is a deceitful business, if it is discovered, it will be over.
It's too much to lose if you don't take the imperial examination and go to be a magic stick.
"I'll just say it casually, Chu Zhuang, don't take it to heart." Yun Zhanfei felt guilty after being stared at by Yun Hong, scratched his head and said naively.
Yunhong looked at Chu Zhuang's thoughtful expression, and was afraid that he would have a wrong idea, so he quickly persuaded him: "Chu Zhuang, don't listen to the nonsense of your brother, take the imperial examination well, with your talent, you will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination in the future." An extremely human minister who benefits the people of one side."
Chu Zhuang smiled and said, "Second brother, don't worry, I'm not interested in magic sticks."
In the final analysis, this magic stick is just a lie, and it is all fake. Chu Zhuang will use these small tricks, but he will not take this road
Yunmengxi looked at Chu Zhuang, then at Yun Hong, but said nothing, anyway, no matter whether Chu Zhuang is an official or a god stick, he will be with Chu Zhuang.
Yunhong heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and then set his eyes on the ice again.
"The method of making ice is so simple, and the cost is very low, all you need is a little saltpeter..." Yunhong picked up the saltpeter beside him, showing a thoughtful look.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up, he looked at Chu Zhuang and asked, "Chu Zhuang, are you interested in opening a shop selling ice in Dongfeng Mansion?
This Dongfeng Mansion is hot in summer, and only the imperial palace and a few big families have ice cellars. If you use this saltpeter method to make ice and sell it, it will definitely be a good deal with huge profits!
"This, I haven't thought about it." Chu Zhuang was slightly taken aback, shaking his head and said.
Opening a shop is nothing more than money, but Chuzhuang is not short of money.
Not to mention the silver money prepared by Bai Jingting, the previous compensation from the Sun family and the silver money repaid by Chu Fengmao and the others, it was nearly [-] gold coins!
With this amount of money, even in a place like Dongfeng Mansion, Chuzhuang can live comfortably.
However, the situation in Dongfeng Mansion is complicated, and Chu Zhuang didn't want to rashly open a shop before causing trouble.
"Really?" Yun Hong heard the words, a look of disappointment flashed across his eyes.
Seeing Yunhong's expression, Chu Zhuang realized that Yunhong wanted to open a store with him!
It's just that Yunhong is from the General's Mansion, so is he still short of money?
The method of making ice is not difficult. If the second brother is interested, he can open an ice shop by himself. "Chu Zhuang thought for a while
Said.
Chu Zhuang didn't pay much attention to this thing. Since Yunhong wanted to make money from ice making, it didn't hurt to give it to him.
How can this be!This is your method, how can I use it..." Yunhong shook his head and directly refused.
He really needed money, that's why he paid attention to it, but he was not a thick-skinned person, so he took away Chu Zhuang's method for no reason.
Chu Zhuang knew that Yunhong was not someone who took advantage, so he thought for a while and said, "Then why don't we open a shop together, and I will develop the ice-making technology, and you two will be in charge of the sales and store, but you also know that My main purpose is to participate in the scientific examination, and I may not have much energy to focus on other things."
Chu Zhuang wanted to help Yunhong and the others.
Yunhong thought for a while, but he still didn't reject Chu Zhuang's intention. He nodded and said, "Then I'll take advantage of you. The profit of this shop will be divided between [-] and [-]%. We will take [-]% and you will take [-]%."
Chu Zhuang frowned. The [-]% profit was too much, but he also understood that if Yunhong's temper didn't agree with him, he might not be able to open the shop.
Chu Zhuang thought for a while, and finally nodded in response: "It's just like what the second brother said."
Seeing this, Yunhong heaved a sigh of relief. The profit from selling ice is very high, even if it is only [-]%, it is still a very large income, which can help him solve many things.
Chu Zhuang looked at Yunmengxi, reached out and grabbed his hand.
Yun Mengxi blinked, looked at Chu Zhuang curiously and asked, "What's the matter?"
Chu Zhuang smiled, looked at Yunhong and said, "Second brother, you can hand over the money to Mengxi directly at that time, and I can't always occupy [-]% of this shop. After Mengxi gets married, I will Just walked out of the shop."
"Give it to me?!" Yunmengxi opened his mouth wide and looked at Chuzhuang in surprise.
"Isn't mine yours? In the future, you will have to housekeeper for me. Practice now." Chu Zhuang blinked and said with a smile.
Yunmengxi's face was flushed, and she responded sweetly, "I'm good at mathematics, so I'm sure I can manage it well."
Seeing Yunhong's tangled expression, Chu Zhuang patted him on the shoulder and said, "Second brother, don't be so fussy among the family, just take it as me trying to curry favor with your second brother!"
Yunhong glanced at Yunmengxi, sighed, and agreed.
"Hey, Chu Zhuang, I'm also Mengxi's big brother, why don't you come to please me?" Yun Zhanfei asked unwillingly.
Chu Zhuang raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "Of course the eldest brother wants to please!"
Yun Zhanfei looked at Chu Zhuang excitedly, wanting to know how he planned to please his brother-in-law!
"This brother's score is about to be surpassed by Xuanxuan and Guo Wu, why don't I give him more homework and make up lessons?" Chu Zhuang said with a smile.
"Homework? Remedial lessons?" Yun Zhanfei's eyes were full of panic, pointing at Chu Zhuang, covering his weak and helpless heart.
This man is simply a devil!
For a moment, everyone was amused by Yun Zhanfei.
Suddenly, Yunmengxi's ears moved, and his expression changed slightly.
"Dali, send the ice cubes to everyone." Chu Zhuang taught Yunhong and Yun Zhanfei how to make ice, and handed the ice cubes to Bai Dali, asking him to put them in everyone's room.
Now that the weather is hot and the journey is hard, these ice cubes can at least allow everyone to have a good night's sleep.
"Let everyone keep quiet when you are out of the house." Chu Zhuang instructed.
After all, the ice cubes are too eye-catching. Although most of this floor is occupied by them, there are no other people, but if you are careful, you can't go wrong.
"Yes, young master!" Bai Dali covered the ice with a cotton cloth and agreed.
"Let's leave first." Yun Zhanfei and Yun Hong didn't stay in Chu Zhuang's room for long, and took the saltpeter that Chu Zhuang gave them and went back to their own room.
"Brother Zhuang, we're done taking a shower, it's time to tell us a story!"
Bai Xuan, Guo Wen and Guo Wu ran in excitedly in cool pajamas. They were exhausted from running all day, and it was rare for them to be so energetic.
Xiao Wu and Xiao Lan chased after the three of them, afraid that they would fall if they ran too fast.
"You all go back and rest."
Chu Zhuang waved his hands, telling Xiao Wu and the others to leave, bent down and hugged Bai Xuan, took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his forehead, and said, "The shower I just took was in vain, and it turned into smelly Xuan Xuan again." Already!"
"It's not Smelly Xuanxuan, it's Xiangxuanxuan!" Bai Xuan held up his small lotus root-like arm to sniff it, and said vowingly.
"Smelly Chu Zhuang shook his head helplessly, looked down at Guo Wen and Guo Wu, patted their hair and said: "Go to bed and lie down."
"Yes, Brother Chu!"
Guo Wen and Guo Wu quickly climbed onto the bed, lay obediently on the bed, and looked at Chu Zhuang with bright eyes.
Chu Zhuang put Bai Xuan on the side of the bed, and said, "Okay, let's start telling the story. Today we are going to tell a story about going to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures."
Yunmengxi took two stools and placed them beside the bed, and they sat down separately.
This is a nightly routine. These days, Chu Zhuang will give them a bedtime story every night to lull them to sleep.
This is also the time they look forward to the most of the day.
What Chu Zhuang is going to talk about today is the children's version of Journey to the West.
"It is said that a long time ago, the world was divided into Dongshengshenzhou, Xiniuhezhou, Nanzhanbuzhou, and Beijuluzhou. In the Aolai country of Dongshengshenzhou, there is a mountain of flowers and fruits. There is a fairy stone on the mountain. One day, The fairy stone suddenly cracked, and a stone monkey rolled out of it...
Chu Zhuang's deep voice rang out in the room.
The three little ones were all absorbed by the story of the stone monkey, and were intoxicated by the story of Chuzhuang.
Even Yunmengxi was fascinated by listening, and slowly leaned his head on Chu Zhuang's shoulder.
The room became quiet, the tiredness of the day gradually struck, and the little guys gradually closed their eyelids and fell asleep slowly.
Yun Mengxi hugged Bai Xuan, pouted and said, "I also want you to put me to sleep."
"Okay, I'll take you back and put you to sleep." Chu Zhuang smiled, scratched Yunmengxi's nose, and said affectionately.
"En." Yunmengxi nodded in response.
Chu Zhuang blew out the candle, and left the room with Yunmengxi. Tonight is the sixth night on duty. Chu Zhuang asked him to watch at the door, and then went directly into the room with Yunmengxi.
Putting Bai Xuan on the bed, lowering the bed curtain, Yun Mengxi threw herself into Chu Zhuang's arms.
Chu Zhuang laughed lightly, put his arms around Yunmengxi, kissed the top of his hair, and was about to speak, when Yunmengxi took his hand and wrote a line of words in his palm.
"Someone is following us."