Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Speculation (1/2)

Chapter 352: Chapter 352: Speculation

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“Cuihua, Shou Hou is working at the bookstore. Are you satisfied or not with how things are going?”

As soon as the matter was mentioned, Miao Cuihua’s spirit was immediately lifted!

“Sisi! Look at how you talk. With Shou Hou working at the bookstore, he can earn over one tael of silver every month, which is great. I’m naturally satisfied. But… It’s just that he’s been gone for so long, I can’t help but miss him,” Miao Cuihua’s voice lowered as she spoke, her face filled with shyness and coyness.

Liu Sisi was filled with confusion.

“Cuihua, since you know that Shou Hou is working at the bookstore to make money, and you also know that it’s the end of the year, where businesses in the bookstore are booming, and it’s the time to make money, do you plan to ask him to come back?”

“Of course not… but, but…”

Miao Cuihua was at a loss for words.

“There are still so many days left before the New Year! When it’s time for the New Year, the bookstore will naturally give Shou Hou a holiday to come back.”

As Liu Sisi spoke, she thought to herself that with Di Cheng guarding the bookstore, there was no need for Shou Hou to stay in the shop every day. It would only be a matter of some leg work to go in the morning and return home in the evening. The reason why Shou Hou had been using work at the bookstore as an excuse not to come home was probably due to some secret, right?

It seemed that she would have to ask Shou Hou a few questions the next time she visited the bookstore, so as not to cause disharmony between the couple because of work.

Miao Cuihua was visibly conflicted, wanting Shou Hou to come home and yet unable to part with the monthly income of over one tael of silver.

In the end, she left hesitantly with frequent backward glances.

With Miao Cuihua’s disturbance, Liu Sisi was naturally unable to sleep, so she quickly got up to tidy up her room, only to find that Liu Zhi’er had already organized it neatly.

“Second Sister, I’m glad you’re here. Otherwise, just tidying up the room would be enough to tire me out with this pregnancy.”

Liu Sisi said sincerely.

Liu Zhi’er laughed: “Look at what you’re saying. I eat and live in your home, and my sister-in-law doesn’t mind. If it were someone else, who knows what they’d say? I feel at ease doing what I can to help.”

You! Look at what you’re saying… are we still sisters?”

Liu Sisi was sweating, and her thoughts suddenly turned to another issue: “Second sister, would you be interested in trying to work at the bookstore? It’s just a matter of greeting customers daily, then tallying the sold items in the account book, verifying the amount of silver is correct. How about it? Are you interested in giving it a try?”

Liu Zhi’er stopped her embroidery momentarily, her eyes visibly brightened. However, a moment later, she hesitated and shook her head: “I can’t, I’m illiterate. How could I keep books? Besides, having me stand on the main street and greet customers… I can’t do that.”

Liu Sisi’s hopeful look dimmed: “That’s true, but we’ll take it slow.”

It didn’t matter if she was illiterate now. After she felt better, she could teach her how to read and write.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhi’er’s face also showed a disappointed expression, and silently continued her work.

“Second sister, don’t worry! If you don’t like working at the bookstore, I’ll help you find a job you’re satisfied with after the New Year, when I feel better. A job that will not only make money to support yourself but also allow you to save a little. At that time, with money by your side, you won’t have to worry about anything.”

Liu Zhi’er didn’t respond, only giving an ambiguous smile.