Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Chapter 368: Preparations Before the New Year Festival (1/2)
Chapter 368: Chapter 368: Preparations Before the New Year Festival
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Liu Zhi’er didn’t return until it was almost dark.
When she got home, Liu Sisi and the others had long since cooked a meal.
As she cut window decorations, Liu Zhi’er told Liu Sisi about what happened in the bookstore today.
Da Mao, who was probably left at home alone during the day, was clinging to Liu Zhi’er’s clothes and refused to let go even for a moment after she returned.
“The shop has brought in quite a bit of money, and Di Cheng keeps a count! Since nothing happened while neither you nor Boss Nan were present, it’s better to wait until the 27th day of Lunar December after attending the big market to distribute it together.”
Liu Zhi’er was very excited, as if she had completely changed her demeanor from when she first arrived at Di Family. It was like she had become a different person.
“That’s fine. That saves me from running around so much.”
Liu Sisi was also happy: “By the way, was there enough help at the bookstore today? Have all the spring couplets been sold? And how well did your window decorations sell?”
“Today’s business wasn’t as good as yesterday or the day before, but it was still pretty good. I was in charge of selling spring couplets and window decorations. Many customers today bought in sets. There are still some spring couplets left from the ones you wrote yesterday, but not many. On the other hand, there are still quite a few window decorations left. Sisi, do you think we should write a little less tonight, considering that we didn’t even sell out during the day?”
Liu Sisi thought for a moment, then shook her head: “Today is the 25th day of Lunar December. It’s normal for there to be fewer people. But on the 27th day of Lunar December, when everyone is killing chickens and attending the big market, the sales volume will probably skyrocket! I think we should take advantage of tonight and tomorrow night to stock up more. If there’s any leftover, we can just use it ourselves.”
Her words made Liu Zhi’er’s eyes light up!
She nodded repeatedly: “That’s a good idea! Tonight, I’ll also cut more window decorations so we can make more money before the New Year!”
“I had a nap during the day today, so I’m feeling refreshed now. I will write more spring couplets, too.”
The two sisters immediately got to work together on their respective tasks.
“Why hasn’t my brother-in-law returned yet? Didn’t he say he’d be back today?” Liu Zhi’er asked without stopping her work.
Liu Sisi was silent for a moment before she sighed: “Exactly. I’m worried too. Ye Lei and the others are still nowhere to be found, and the heavy snow just keeps falling. What if the snow blocks the hills?”
Liu Zhi’er nodded, “That’s true…”
As the two of them were talking, there was a knock at the main entrance of the courtyard. They brightened.
“It’s Ye Lei’s return!”
Liu Sisi was so delighted that she jumped up.
Liu Zhi’er was happy too: “You should sit down! The ground is icy, and the roads are slippery. I’ll go open the door. ”
However, before Liu Zhi’er could go out, Di Yelei had already walked in with big strides. It turned out that Elderly Mr. Di had opened the door for him before the sisters could.
“Sisi! Sisi, how have you been? Have you been feeling unwell these past few days? I’ve missed you so much…”
Di Yelei didn’t even bother to put down the game he had hunted first and came to her side right away.
Seeing Di Yelei’s first concern being her well-being, Liu Sisi couldn’t help but smile!
“Don’t worry, brother-in-law. Sisi has been feeling comfortable these past few days.”
Before she could speak, Liu Zhi’er beside her interrupted, “Look at you two, like a newlywed couple after a short separation. I’ll go back to my room first. Be careful, Sisi’s body is different now, not like before.” After speaking, she covered her mouth and laughed. Picking up her things, she went into her room.
“Second Sister, you’re so mean!…”
Liu Sisi stamped her foot, but before she could finish, Liu Zhi’er had already returned to her room, laughing. From inside the room came a low, soft laughter, making Sisi’s face turn red. Turning around, she found herself staring into Di Yelei’s grinning face, and she quickly glared at him.