Elder Mr. Xu did not feel troubled at the sight of the two little ones, but rather was heartened by their sincerity.
"This old man has not yet decided, why don't we all think it over and then determine what to do?" he said.
Hearing Elder Mr. Xu's words, the young couple looked at the two little ones and then nodded.
"That works."
In the end, after discussion among the group, Elder Mr. Xu gave the two little ones the "Yun" generation na, and the young couple each chose a character for one of the little ones.
Older Baby was nad Gu Yunmu.
Second Baby was nad Gu Yunxi.
Ah, the little ones also really liked these two nas, so the nas were thus decided.
After the nas of the little ones were settled, Tie Dan ca with Brother Wang and his wife.
In front of everyone, Elder Mr. Xu also accepted Tie Dan as his disciple.
Today, Elder Mr. Xu took on three disciples, and they would be his final apprentices.
Like Older Baby and Second Baby, Tie Dan was also of the "Yun" generation, as decided by Elder Mr. Xu and Brother Wang and his wife.
Tie Dan was nad Wang Yunyan.
Originally, based on the order of becoming disciples, Older Baby and Second Baby should have been the senior disciples.
But since they had always called Tie Dan "big brother", they were still arranged by age.
Tie Dan was the eldest, and Second Baby was the youngest.
Although their birth tis were not far apart, Second Baby never really cared about this, so he naturally took on the role of the junior disciple.
With that settled, the ti was also getting late, so one by one the group bid farewell to Elder Mr. Xu and left.
"Elder Brother Yunyan!"
"Big Brother Yunyan!"
On the way back, the little ones ran ahead, playing together as a group.
Older Baby and Second Baby mischievously called out to their new senior brother.
"Junior Brother Yun Mu! Little Junior Brother Yun Yi!" Tie Dan also laughed as he joined in calling with them.
The adults walked behind, watching the little ones play.
Gu Jinchen walked next to Luo Ge, occasionally gently reminding her to watch her step, carefully guarding his "beloved darling".
Brother Wang and his wife seed to be chatting about sothing, their faces full of smiles.
The lingering glow of the sunset cast their shadows long behind them, reflecting the happiness on their faces.
The tranquility of the years, this mont must surely be it.
...
The next morning, Luo Ge woke up early and stead so buns for the family's breakfast.
She also made an extra batch for the two little ones to bring to their master.
Not long after finishing breakfast, the village chief arrived with the hired workers who had been selected to go up the mountain to collect lumber. More hands make light work, after all.
Along with Brother Wang, and also Elder Sister Xiu Niang's husband, there were a total of 16 people. All big burly n, with Luo Ge being the only woman among them. So she simply greeted them and then went back inside, leaving Gu Jinchen to see them off.
"Wife, we're leaving now, be careful at ho by yourself."
Before leaving, Gu Jinchen couldn't help but call back a reminder, drawing so teasing laughter from the group of n outside.
"I know."
Luo Ge had been about to go into the storage space, but shortly after her husband left, Wang Sister-in-Law ca over with a bundle of sewing.
"Sister, why are you here?"
"Ah, your husband told to co over. He said he was worried you might get bored at ho by yourself, and since the housework is done, I don't have much to do either, so I ca over to chat with you."
Wang Sister-in-Law said with a smile.
"You know, your Gu Second Master really dotes on his wife, not like my husband, who just leaves without a word of caution."
Hearing the teasing tone in Wang Sister-in-Law's words, Luo Ge's small face flushed slightly.
"There are so dried fruits, please try so," she quietly offered, changing the subject.
"Alright." Understanding that Luo Ge wanted to shift the conversation, Wang Sister-in-Law did not persist in teasing her.
Wang Sister-in-Law was holding the clothes she had been sewing for Luo Ge and the others. She had started on Luo Ge's first.
She had begun working on it so ti ago, and now after a brief chat, it was nearly finished.
Tying off the final knot, she put away the needlework, holding the garnt up to Luo Ge.
"Why don't you try it on, I think the color will suit you well."
"Okay, I'll go try it on."
"Great."
It wasn't long before Luo Ge ca back out, dressed in the new outfit.
"Wonderful! The pale green makes your complexion look even more radiant."
Seeing Luo Ge now, Wang Sister-in-Law sincerely comnted. Luo Ge didn't have many clothes, always wearing the sa one or two, so this new style and color was a refreshing change.
The fabric was a delicate, muted green, perfectly suited to Luo Ge's naturally fair skin. Wang Sister-in-Law felt she looked beautiful no matter how she looked at it.
"Your craftsmanship is so good, Wang Sister-in-Law. Let go change back."
Hearing the complint, Luo Ge smiled shyly and went to change back out of the new dress.
She also paid Wang Sister-in-Law the agreed-upon price for the garnt.
"The pants will be done soon, just wash them when you get back, and you can wear the new outfit tomorrow."
"Be sure to show your Gu Second Master, I'm sure he'll be overjoyed."
Wang Sister-in-Law continued working on the pants as she chuckled.
Just as Luo Ge was about to say sothing, a knock sounded at the door.
Turning to look, it was Li Shopkeeper.
"Miss Gu, Miss Wang." Li Shopkeeper greeted the two won with a smile.
Li Shopkeeper had co by a few tis before, when Wang Sister-in-Law was still helping out at the Gu household, so they were acquainted.
"Oh, oh."
Faced with the prominent shopkeeper, Wang Sister-in-Law couldn't help but feel a bit flustered.
"Li Shopkeeper, why have you co yourself? You could have just sent one of the boys to inform us."
Luo Ge's tone was calm, though she was a bit puzzled.
Hearing Luo Ge's words, Li Shopkeeper gestured behind him, signaling for the n to bring in the items.
On his way over, he had heard that Master Gu was not ho, and it was just the two won, so he didn't want to cause any gossip by leaving the gate open.
That's why he had the n bring in seven or eight baskets of pears.
"The peaches and plums are already out of season, and I had previously discussed with Miss Gu about trying to get so more fruits.
Well, the manor just got in a fresh batch of sweet, juicy pears, so I've brought so over to see if Miss Gu would be interested in making so snacks with them."
Li Shopkeeper pointed to the pears, smiling at Luo Ge, though he was quite anxious on the inside.
The sales of the peach and plum dried fruits had been far too late in the season, and they hadn't been able to bring in enough stock to et custor demand.
This had led to their business steadily declining, as custors who had grown to love these new products were now left wanting.
After telling the custors these items were out of stock, the shop had beco increasingly empty.
He was truly worried!
Looking at Luo Ge now, his gaze was almost as adoring as looking upon the god of wealth.
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