Chapter 34: New Year, New Atmosphere (4)

  The men's ring has a hollow heart shape, which can perfectly hold the heart-shaped gemstone of the women's ring, achieving a harmonious union. The two sides of the hollow heart are engraved with the eight characters "heart to heart, forever entwined", which not only highlights the meaning of this pair of rings but also adds an air of elegance. The inner side of both rings is engraved with the owner's name and initials to signify identity. This pair of rings, apart from the women's ring being intricately crafted, has a simple yet majestic design for the men's ring, made of pure silver, with a moderate width that fits comfortably on the finger, determined by the size of the couple's fingers. The edges of the eight characters are adorned with some simple patterns, exuding a sense of luxury. When combined, the two rings form an independent work of art, exquisite and breathtakingly beautiful.

  Mr. Qian was more and more satisfied as he looked at it, thinking that his young master would also be shocked when he saw it later. This pair of rings is even more exquisite and delicate than the Angel's Wings, and can be called a classic accessory for men and women to wear on their wedding day. Although it cannot particularly highlight the joy and luxury of the grand wedding, it implies perfection, fine workmanship, and can catch people's attention at a glance, making it a favorite among everyone.

  Qian Uncle's face was filled with joy, and after putting away the drawings, he took out the deposit slips he had prepared for Lin Chun. Lin Chun didn't even look at them before putting them away. Seeing that there were no customers in the Qian Fu Yuan shop, she asked about the situation with Cui Hong Lou in the town. Who knew that Qian Uncle was also completely unaware of it? Because Qian Ye Li had never told him about these things, and only the leader of the secret guard team protecting the Lin siblings knew about Cui Hong Lou. The others didn't know because it was another task assigned by Qian Ye Li to understand the Lin siblings better through those girls and also to consider the well-being of his old workers, finding a place for them to live out their days in peace. As for the palace seamstresses, they were just a small scheme concocted by Qian Ye Li in Qingxi Town, merely a means to make the ignorant villagers believe and be tempted.

  Lin Chun saw Qian Dashi and was completely unaware, instead he put his heart at ease, because once it was related to his own family, the young master of Qian Fuyuan would let Qian Dashi tell him, so Lin Chun also stopped paying attention, only that Qian Ye's wish for Lin Chun to bring her sister into the embroidery building to study was thoroughly shattered.

  Lin Chun and Qian Uncle brought up the matter of finding a teacher, Qian Uncle received a notification from the Dark Guard, he had an idea in his mind, and readily agreed to let their young master help find someone. Lin Chun also proposed several conditions: cannot disrespect women, because Er Ya also needs to learn literacy; cannot have too many entanglements, otherwise it would be impossible to live at home in peace, if there are children, there is no place for them to live, Lin Chun wants to find a teacher who can stay long-term in their own home; providing food and accommodation, with a salary of ten taels of silver per month, as long as they teach wholeheartedly, other matters need to follow the family's arrangements; of course, also needs to be knowledgeable and flexible, if they find an old-fashioned old man who keeps talking about three obediences and four virtues in their ear, and glares at Er Ya with a frown, wouldn't that make their own home chaotic? Therefore, age should not be too old, but must have insight, etc.

  Lin Chun's conditions were not easy to meet, but he was offering a salary of ten taels of silver per month, including food and lodging. This was rare even in Qingxi Town, let alone in Yuxiang County. Even the master of the Shi family only received three taels of silver per month, with meals provided twice a day, and had to return home for lodging. However, Master Qian thought about what Anwei and others had told him, that they all met Lin Chun's requirements. So he put his mind at ease and let Lin Chun go back home to wait for news, promising to arrange for someone to bring him to the Lin family village to report once he found a suitable candidate.

  Lin Chun saw that Qian Uncle didn't seem to be hesitant at all, and she knew that he had already taken notice of her. He probably already had someone in mind, after all, Lin Chun wasn't the first time to mention to him that their family was looking for a husband. With this, Lin Chun felt relieved and continued discussing with Qian Uncle about their plan to build a new house and wall around their yard this year. Thinking of Da Shan's hard work starting from the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Chun felt very moved and wanted to help Da Shan's family in any way she could, both physically and spiritually. Lin Chun also came up with an idea - after they finished building the wall around their yard, they would plant fruit trees and mountainous plants, and when they had a harvest, they would open a small store in town for Da Shan and Cui Hua to manage. They would sell the goods at a low price, allowing them to earn some extra money to improve their living conditions. Moreover, Lin Chun's family would only provide the goods, while all the labor would be taken care of by Da Shan's family independently, making it easier for them to accept.

  Lin Chun was about to mention something about his family's nursing home, but before he could say anything, Qian Uncle brought it up. "Dabao, last time your family had a problem with Lin Lao and Liu Erniang, and it also involved Cui Honglou's Ruhua. Now that your family's wealth is increasing, even though there is a non-existent benefactor named Qian Fuyuan to cover for you, it can't prevent petty people from having evil intentions. Your family's affairs are all known by the young master, so I want to ask if you have any ideas about finding some guards or skilled women to protect your family? The guards can protect your home and outside, while the women can provide personal protection, which will also make Qian Uncle, Shi Daren, and your uncle Dasan's family feel at ease. Your three siblings' safety will also be guaranteed, and naturally, Qian Fuyuan will need you to provide better jewelry designs in the future." Qian Uncle's analysis was reasonable and thoughtful. The guards and women would all be under the name of Qian Fuyuan, which would also make it clear to the villagers and petty people that there is a powerful benefactor who attaches great importance to your three siblings and property. Moreover, having women provide personal protection would also avoid damaging one's reputation and make it more convenient for future actions.

  Lin Ching was grateful for Qian Dajie's thoughtful care and hastily expressed her thanks: "Uncle Qian, you are indeed considerate. Although I am clever, our family does not have any elders, and Da Shan Bo Bo's family cannot stay with us for a long time. If we had several aunties to take care of things, it would be good too. Just in time, our house is going to build a new building, which will save us from being busy. With Cuifeng Dama taking care of everything, and adding the protection of the courtyard, I think our family's walls and buildings can be built faster. Da Ya didn't know what words of gratitude to say, she only hoped that when Uncle Qian hired people for her family, he would definitely write down that they were gentle and kind-hearted, best if they were single and had no one else to rely on. She could take care of them for the rest of their lives, arrange marriages for them, buy houses and land for them. As long as the older aunties treated us siblings with a true heart, she would treat them like elders."

  "Big Brother's intention, Uncle understands, you can rest assured. Since it is Young Master's words and Big Brother's sincere request, Uncle will definitely make it happen. You can rest assured that Uncle will find someone with a clean family background, quick hands and feet, and who understands the way of things. Uncle has been in this Qianfu Yuan shop for decades, after all, and still has an eye for people."

  Lin Chun stood up and bowed to Qian Shu, who hurriedly helped Lin Chun up. The two exchanged a glance, both with smiles on their faces. Qian Shu patted Lin Chun's head, just like he would pat his own daughter Xiaoxiao's head. In his heart, he admired the three siblings' understanding and politeness, and pitied their circumstances and experiences.