Chapter 340: Chapter 340: The Name Rises
The Old Zhou family was in the midst of dividing their assets, but Wufu had a good nightās sleep. After waking up at the inn, she got ready and went out.
This sudden move to the county did catch some people off guard since not everyone had been notified. People like Shopkeeper Lin, for instance, couldāve come looking for her only to find an empty house, and what if they thought she had absconded with the jade ware?
So, no matter what, she had to inform him.
After eating a bowl of wontons at the familiar diner, Wufu leisurely made her way to the Hundred Treasures Silver House.
It was early morning, and there werenāt many visitors at the silver house yet. Jin Xi was somewhat surprised to see her.
"Miss, youāre up early today," Jin Xi greeted her with a smile.
Wufu responded, "I stayed overnight in town. I have something to discuss with the shopkeeper. Has he arrived?"
"Not yet," Jin Xi glanced at a Western clock hanging on the wall and said, "But it should be any minute now!"
No sooner had the words left her mouth than they saw Shopkeeper Lin enter from outside.
"Speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrives," Wufu said with a smile.
Shopkeeper Lin was surprised to see her: "So early, why are you here?" Thinking she had come to deliver some jade pieces, he was delighted, "Could it be that youāve carved another fine piece?"
Wufu couldnāt help but laugh and cry.
"Shopkeeper Lin, Iām not here to deliver goods, but to let you know that Iāve moved to Huayang County, in Fourth Happiness Alley, with an apricot tree in front of my new home," Wufu explained her purpose. "I came specially to inform you, so that you donāt make a pointless trip to Wozi Village."
"Why did you move so suddenly?" Shopkeeper Lin was a bit surprised: "Didnāt you say you were going to build a house?"
"Well, various issues arose and we couldnāt finish building, so we wonāt be living in Wozi Village anymore, and itās not very convenient," Wufu said with a smile.
"Itās for the best. Your old home was indeed a bit remote. If some thief were to hide in the mountains, you would be in danger!" Thinking of Wufuās old residence, Shopkeeper Lin continued, "Moving to the county is better after all, as itās more bustling. When I visit the county later, Iāll introduce you to my superior. That way, if anything comes up in the same county, you can seek out my superior."
Having been a shopkeeper for many years, Shopkeeper Lin naturally understood the difficulties of daily life. Though moving to a bustling area had its advantages, it also came with its share of unsavory characters. Being just a mother and daughter alone, if there were any disturbances, it would be pitiful to have no one to look after them.
But with the protection of the Lord County Magistrate, who would dare cause them trouble?
Wufu knew his intentions were kind and gave him a grateful bow, "In that case, I thank you, Shopkeeper Lin."
"No problem at all," Shopkeeper Lin said. "Donāt mention it, just focus on finishing the rest of your jade carving for me."
Wufu chuckled awkwardly, "Iāve been occupied with a lot lately..."
"You have no idea," Shopkeeper Lin interrupted her excitedly, rubbing his hands. "The Lotus Pendant you delivered last time caught the eye of the daughter of the Prefectural Magistrateās House. I hear she held a chrysanthemum viewing party and it was quite the hit, and all the young ladies were asking where she got that jade pendant. Knowing it came from our Hundred Treasures Silver House, business has picked up quite a bit."
Wufu raised an eyebrow: "The Prefectural Magistrateās House is in The Capital, right? What brought her to Maofeng Town... "
Shopkeeper Lin explained, "We have a branch in The Capital. The pieces you brought last time were all sent there."
Realizing this, Wufu said, "Shopkeeper Lin, Iāll carve them as quickly as I can, but as you know my personality..."
"Understood, understood. Then, I shall be waiting," Shopkeeper Lin waved his hand. What he didnāt say was that there were already people waiting for the jade pieces carved by Craftsman Wufu; no matter what they were, they wanted to reserve them in advance.
With a few more such pieces, her reputation would surely grow.