When Qu Fulan talked to Pei Ji’an about Li Niang, he didn’t even hesitate before saying, "I’ll have soone send you the profiles of the guards later. Choose whichever one you think is suitable."
The so-called profiles include basic information about the guards, like their age, marital status, whether they have children, and so on.
The profiles were delivered to her hands quickly. She ntioned it to him in the morning, and in the afternoon, she received them.
Because of Zhang Fengsheng’s previous example, Qu Fulan basically passed over all the n in their twenties.
There’s no choice; being in a relationship with a younger man carries risks. n often like mature won before they mature themselves, but once they mature, they tend to prefer younger ones.
Li Niang needs soone steady, a man who can spend a lifeti with her.
Qu Fulan selected a few and decided to show them to Mrs. Li for reference. It’s always good to have another person’s perspective.
When Mrs. Li reviewed the list, she was sowhat unsure, "Are these ones that can be chosen at will?"
Qu Fulan touched his nose, "Not exactly. We’ve chosen here, but later, we also have to notify the people involved. These matters require mutual consent."
Mrs. Li nodded, "That’s how it should be."
Eventually, they selected a man over thirty who was a Guard Captain under Pei Ji’an. He was married once, but his wife died in childbirth, leaving a child that has been raised by the grandparents over the years. After all, he needed to work to bring in money for the family.
He hadn’t remarried for years due to work commitnts and never t soone suitable. Introductions were made, but who’s willing to beco a stepmother to a child as an unmarried girl? And as for divorced won, having kids of their own makes it tougher when two families combine.
So, finding soone suitable isn’t easy.
If you find soone who behaves properly, he’s pretty much set for life.
Mrs. Li focused on these aspects because Li Niang is at that age where it’s uncertain if she can have children. Besides, she just needs a family, a haven that is better than being alone.
Qu Fulan took the candidate list to Pei Ji’an, who was a bit surprised, "Why did you choose this one?"
"Is there a problem?" Qu Fulan asked.
"No problem, but this Guard Captain once encountered sothing, after which he gave up the idea of remarrying," Pei Ji’an replied.
"What was it?"
"A relative once introduced him to soone about Li Niang’s age. She was two-faced, and the Guard Captain’s son was abused but dared not speak about it. Let’s choose another one. How did this one’s profile get sent up?"
Qu Fulan didn’t know what to say. When he shared this with Mrs. Li later, she was astonished too, "I was too impatient. These things can’t be rushed. Hastiness leads to mistakes. Let’s not look at this list anymore. I’ll see if there’s soone suitable nearby and ask for introductions."
Qu Fulan didn’t say anything, as everyone has their own things to do. You can’t spend all your ti on this; sotis you try to cultivate flowers, but they don’t bloom. Yet, when you plant willows unintentionally, they flourish.
And that’s exactly what happened. News about Pei Ji’an asking for guard profiles naturally spread among the guards. So scoffed at Li Niang’s age, but others thought it was just right.
One person ca forward voluntarily, expressing a wish to marry Li Niang.
When Qu Fulan saw who it was, she was quite surprised. It was none other than Shi Yi.
Yes, the very Shi Yi responsible for protecting Qu Fulan.
"Were you upset by sothing?"
Shi Er, Shi San, and Shi Si knew Shi Yi’s intentions, all shocked beyond belief.
"I’m very clear-headed; I think Li Niang is pretty good," Shi Yi said.
"She is good, but she’s a widow, and over thirty. You’re only in your twenties. Why not marry a young girl?"
"Zhang Fengsheng has now beco a laughingstock. Brother Shi Yi, don’t be rash."
Not just the buddies who usually played well couldn’t understand; even Lao Qi and the others who never got along with Shi Yi couldn’t help but throw a few mocking words.
"If you’re really struggling to find a wife, let know, I’ll help you find a respectable woman."
"Did a donkey kick your brain?"
"Marrying a widow, are you serious?"
However, Shi Er, Shi San, and Shi Si rejected others ridiculing their brother. They would fight back if anyone mocked him. They could laugh at their own brother, but others couldn’t.
Lao Qi and the others no longer taunted them like they did before; after a few mocking remarks, they left finding it pointless.
Only Shi Er and the others stayed to dissuade Shi Yi from making a foolish decision.
"I’ve made up my mind; you don’t need to persuade anymore."
Pei Ji’an didn’t involve himself in such matters. He appointed guards for Qu Fulan, so ultimately she had the final say.
But Qu Fulan didn’t make the decision either. She responded to Shi Yi, "You have the freedom to like anyone; it’s your right. But whether the other person accepts you is their right and freedom."
These words made it very clear. She wouldn’t get involved, whether Li Niang accepted Shi Yi depended on his abilities and sincerity. After all, with Zhang Fengsheng’s precedent, Li Niang now likely couldn’t accept n in their twenties.
Everyone has their own fortune, and Qu Fulan didn’t pay much attention to it. Mrs. Li was helping Li Niang as a supervisor, and her judgnt was pretty good.
Qu Fulan’s "The Best Storybook" was very successful. Her lingerie business was steady, and the milk tea business was also doing well. She already had managers from other places co over to learn and gain experience, planning to open branches elsewhere.
This didn’t require her direct supervision, as managers could take care of things themselves.
Even her pig trotter noodle shop was doing so well that she planned to open a branch in another location and had already sent people to investigate.
When Qu Fulan was free, her thoughts were active again, and she started to research new dishes for the restaurant.
The iron plate roast duck from last ti had already been emulated by other restaurants. Although the dish was not as popular as it initially was, the taste was still there, and it had a fixed consur base.
While exploring new dishes, Qu Fulan saw winter bamboo shoots in the kitchen.
It was winter, so winter bamboo shoots were abundant. It was normal for the kitchen to buy them.
However, when Qu Fulan caught sight of the bamboo shoots, she had an epiphany and set aside the restaurant’s nu temporarily.
She suddenly wanted to open a new noodle shop.
A shop about bamboo shoots—specifically, snail noodles.
Snail noodles are famous for their pungent taste; simply put, those who like them really like them, and those who don’t despise them.
They dislike the sll.
Qu Fulan happened to belong to the group that liked it.
In modern tis, she especially loved snail noodles, usually opting for a dium spicy level.
However, making snail noodles isn’t simple. It requires a lot of ingredients.
The key to snail noodles is the pot of snail soup. If the soup is done right, the taste is perfect.
Just the soup alone has to be simred for a few hours, using snail at and over ten spices, along with big bones, chicken, and more. Only those who like it can truly appreciate the taste.
Qu Fulan must go shopping for ingredients.
As soon as she set out, Princess Zhuyu ca upon her door.
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