Farewell

After the barbecue restaurant was all cleaned up, everyone went to wash up and rest, because they were really tired today, so they fell on the bed and fell asleep.

......

Early the next morning, a new round of fighting began.

Thus, the Xu family has been busy in the store for 5 to 6 days, the guests have reduced a lot, and not so busy, the income of these two days is not as much as at the beginning, the profit is also maintained in the middle of 1000 taels.

However, business was still booming during meal time. Now the customer flow has stabilized, and the staff have become more proficient, and they are not as busy as they were at the beginning.

The Xu family also decided to return to Xujia village. After being away for so many days, they didn't know what was happening to the vegetables in the greenhouse. The old man was a little worried.

Seeing that it was also time to go back, Qibao specifically explained to shopkeeper to let him deposit the silver collected everyday to the bank. She also explained that the dishes must be cleaned before they are allowed to be served on the table!

After the explanation, Qibao said to the old man: "Grandpa, wait for me here, I'll go to Zuixianoul to bid farewell to brother Jing Chen and brother Chen Yu."

"I asked your father to go with you!"

Qibao nodded in agreement.

The two came to the entrance of Zuixianoul, Shopkeeper Tong saw Qibao's father and his daughter coming over as well, and greeted them with a smile: "You're here to look for the master, aren't you, I'll take you there!"

Qibao said: "Thank you, Grandpa Tong!"

Shopkeeper Tong always liked this sweet-mouthed girl, and joked with a smile: "Why are you so polite to Grandpa Tong? I heard that your barbecue business with my boss is very good. Many of Grandpa's guests have gone to your place. Grandpa Tong has been much more relaxed these past two days than before!"

Qibao said: "Hehe, doesn't the barbecue restaurant also have Brother Chenyu's share! We are all family members, when Grandpa Tong is free, you must go to the barbecue restaurant to try the food!"

Shopkeeper Tong said: "I've wanted to taste barbecue for a long time, but the restaurants can't live without people. Grandpa Tong will definitely try it when I have time!"

Walking all the way to a private room in the backyard of the restaurant, shopkeeper Tong knocked on the door and said: "Master, Qibao is here!"

Su Chenyu came out and saw that it was indeed Qibao, and said quickly: "Qibao, come in quickly, why are you here suddenly? I was thinking of going to a barbecue restaurant with my cousin later!"

Qibao said: "I came today because I have something to tell you."

Several people came to the room and sat down. Shopkeeper Tong also left. Su Chenyu said: "Qibao, if you want anything, tell me."

Qibao said: "My grandpa and the others are worried about our family, and the barbecue restaurant has stabilized, so we decided to go back to Xujia Village today, so we came here to bid farewell to you."

Su Chenyu said: "I see, shopkeeper Zhang is experienced, so you can rest assured if you leave it to him. When will you return to Xujia Village?"

Qibao said: "I'll leave after bid farewell to you. Brother Jingchen, do you want to come with us?"

Jing Chen was silent for a long time and looked at Qibao intently for a while.

Qibao felt confused, why was Jingchen looking at her like this...

Jing Chen did say: "I'm going back!"

Qibao was stunned for a moment and said: "Are you going home? When do you plan to leave?"

Jing Chen said: "Tomorrow."

Qibao didn't know what to say for a moment.

All she could manage was: "Have a safe trip!"

Jingchen was silent for a while and said: "I will write to you."

Qibao said softly: "Hmm".

The atmosphere was silent for a while, but Su Chenyu spoke up: "Qibao, I decided to go back with my cousin. I have already told Shopkeeper Tong about the vegetables. When they are ready to be picked, you will inform Shopkeeper Tong and he will send someone to pick them."

Qibao said: "I understand, then when do you plan to come back?"

Su Chenyu said: "Our home is in the capital, and it would take eight or nine days at the earliest to come here, so I won't come here unless there is something special. You should take care of yourself and come to the capital when you have time. There is also Zuixianoul in the capital. Just go to the restaurant and find me." After speaking, he took out a token and said: "Here's the token, the shopkeeper knows what to do."

Qibao said: "Okay, then I will accept it."

Jing Chen also took out a golden token with the word "Chen" engraved on it, and said calmly: "If you have anything in the future, just go to Shopkeeper Hong and he will help you."

Qibao thought, accepting one piece or two pieces, so she accepted it unceremoniously and said: "Thank you, brother Jingchen and brother Chenyu, then I will go back with my father. We are destined to meet again!"

The two of them nodded and sent the father and daughter out of the restaurant. Looking at Qibao's retreating figure, Jingchen didn't know when he would see this little girl again who gave him a different feeling. He was a little lost for a moment.

Su Chenyu teased: "Don't look, they've already gone far away, why? You can't bear to part with them?"

Jing Chen glanced at him, said nothing, and turned around to enter the restaurant. Su Chenyu also followed in with a smile.

When Qibao returned to the barbecue restaurant, Wang had already packed up and was waiting for the father and daughter. Seeing them coming back, Elder Xu said: "Let's go to the town entrance to pack a bullock cart and buy some meat back!"

Qibao said: "Grandpa, let's not take the ox-cart. Let's buy a carriage!"

The old man agreed without thinking, and said: "Then listen to Qibao. Our family has good conditions now, so we must enjoy it. Let's go! Let's buy a carriage!"

So the whole family rushed to the horse market.

Everyone soon arrived at the horse market, and they went to the same house where they bought cattle last time. The horse dealer recognized Uncle Xu at a glance, stepped forward and said with a smile: "Hey, isn't this the eldest brother who bought cattle last time? What are you here to buy today?"

Uncle Xu said: "Brother, we are here to buy a carriage this time. I wonder what kind of carriage you have?"

When the hawker heard that Uncle Xu said he wanted to buy a carriage, the smile on his face could kill flies, and he said: "Then brother has come to the right place. The horses we just brought in this morning are all fat and strong. Let me show you!" After that, he led everyone into the stable.

"Look, tell me which one you pick!"

The Xu family began to observe these horses, some of which were already equipped with carriages.

Everyone looked around and picked a black horse with four white paws. Qibao saw that the horse picked by her family was not bad in all aspects, so she asked: "Uncle, how much does this horse cost?" 

The assistant smiled and said: "That's a very sharp eye! This horse just arrived this morning, and the carriage is all equipped. Look how big the space is in this carriage. It can accommodate so many of you, and it's not expensive. How about one hundred and eighty taels? I'll give you a set of harness."

The Xu family felt that the price was reasonable. After all, they really liked the carriage because it had a lot of space. It happened to be a choice for their family members, and they paid the money readily without haggling.

The hawker's face was full of white teeth when he smiled. He held the silver in both hands and said: "I'll bring the horse out right now."

The hawker handed the rope that tied the horse to Uncle Xu's hand.