Chapter 1596: Chapter 1593 Warmth

Zhou Jiaojiao felt a bit uneasy, “Let’s not, I’m not familiar with Madam… Will the elders mock us for being immature…”

Chu Ziluo defended her own mother, “My mother is really nice, Jiaojiao, don’t worry.”

Huo Hongyan also nodded considerately, “Indeed, Madam is easy to get along with, she’s a good person.”

Zhou Jiaojiao became more curious upon hearing this, “Really?”

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Ye Muyu went to the bookstore, which evolved from a potato food shop into the Yonghe Restaurant, a grocery store selling manor-produced grains, and the current thriving clothing store.

These stores all organized events similar to the rouge shop, but without the thorough planning of the latter, leading to various minor issues.

For example, the grain store offered coarse rice as a gift for bulk purchases, but for most customers of the grain store, these small gifts were hardly noticed.

The bookstore, on the other hand, showcased some rare editions for students to appreciate, attracting many people, but it lacked innovativeness.

Ye Muyu gave some suggestions, resolving potential underlying issues that could cause trouble.

She also managed a few hired servants who were not diligent enough and were flaunting their association outside.

Currently, Yonghe Ready-made Clothing Shop’s business was the best, with regular visits from commoners and never an idle moment.

However, the low price of clothing meant profits couldn’t match those of the rouge shop, though they were higher than the food and grain stores, largely due to the benefits of the water-powered weaving machine, saving labor and improving efficiency.

Regarding the workshop, Chu Heng’s faction had personnel there and discovered that recently, there were also people secretly gathering information. While the workshop workers rarely went out, the gatekeeper and the steward delivering food often encountered individuals trying to extract information by various means.

The steward was clever, never going out alone again, always accompanied by two robust men, and maintaining an unapproachable demeanor, thus avoiding much trouble.

As for those directly sent to the workshop to probe, Ye Muyu specifically asked the secret guards in charge, finding there were remarkably fewer instances. Compared to minor actions outside, she was more worried about powerful guards sent by bold aristocrats to sabotage.

Although there were many details regarding the water-powered weaving machine, which she deliberately concealed, the possibility of them sneaking in unnoticed and conducting research was eliminated.

However, the improved manual weaving machine was also a commercial secret, and she was currently stockpiling goods, waiting to earn some silver after the New Year.

Additionally, one could not rule out someone daring enough to directly destroy the workshop.

Ye Muyu returned home at dusk.

She washed up first, then entered the room and saw Chu Heng leaning on the soft couch, with Nuanbao sitting beside him, playing with toys. Both father and son were quiet by nature, unexpectedly harmonious.

“Nuanbao, Mother is back,” Ye Muyu stepped forward and kissed Nuanbao on the cheek.

Nuanbao, currently imitating others, also leaned toward her and gave her a wet kiss.

Ye Muyu’s heart melted instantly, and the two played for a while, engaging in a delightful exchange despite the language barrier.

Chu Heng reached out, holding a cloth towel, and gently wiped her hair, clearly skilled, showing it was not his first time doing this.

Su Mei had just entered, originally intending to wipe Ye Muyu’s hair, but seeing Chu Heng’s actions, she paused, quickly lowered her head to hide her smile.

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