Chapter 124: Deal Closed

Chen Wuji stir-fried vegetables while explaining the method of tanning hides to Xiao Yuji and Han Chunshen.

To look after Han Chunshen, he spoke very slowly.

Probably because he's old, Han Chunshen's hand trembles when he writes.

The stir-fried wild beef had already come out of the pot, and Chen Wuji's lesson had only reached the step of treating raw hides.

Everyone could only wait for Han Chunshen to finish writing before picking up their chopsticks.

After copying the entire procedure, Han Chunshen and Xiao Yuji's expressions became solemn.

The two of them had been immersed in this trade for years; Xiao Yuji's family had long been in the business, and upon seeing what was written, she knew it was absolutely a priceless recipe.

"No wonder Chen Xiaoyou insists on taking thirty percent; this thing is indeed valuable," Han Chunshen remarked after examining it again carefully.

Chen Wuji chuckled, "If you two now want to add thirty percent, I'm happy to agree."

"Cough cough... what did I just say? I can't recall for a moment—oh right, Chen Xiaoyou's stir-fried beef is truly fragrant, making me unable to resist picking up my chopsticks; how about we eat and chat?" Han Chunshen laughed awkwardly, shifting the topic.

Chen Wuji shook his head, "Eat, eat. We previously agreed on twenty percent; I won't go back on my word—being untrustworthy is unacceptable."

This time, Han Chunshen felt no embarrassment at all.

He handed the finished tanning method to Xiao Yuji to copy, picked up his chopsticks and began to fill his stomach, eating while exclaiming delightedly, pouring out praises as if they were free.

After the meal, host and guest were both satisfied, and Han Chunshen's menu gained another dish of stir-fried beef.

However, Chen Wuji suggested he eat this dish at the Four-Part Tea House.

Just arrange some seasonal crayfish for Huo Sanniang and them to have something to do; the rest, Chen Wuji currently has no such plan. Preparing that many dishes for one person at once would be crazy.

After lunch, everyone rested a bit; Xiao Yuji, who had brought nothing, begged three bolts of cloth from Han Chunshen and gave them as a gift to Huo Sanniang.

"Chen Xiaoyou, our friendship is one thing, but business must not be taken lightly; I don't know whom you plan to ask as a witness—let's finalize this contract," said Han Chunshen.

Chen Wuji glanced over Chen Bushi and the others.

"This business isn't small; if you can find someone with more influence, that would be better," Chen Bushi waved his hand, "If you really can't find anyone, I'll step in to be the witness."

"Fine, I've thought of someone," Chen Wuji decided to leave this matter to Qin Zhanhong.

The sign of the Imperial City Department carries more weight than anyone in Yunan.

"We'll enter the city together later," Chen Wuji said.

For a contract of this size, usually two or three witnesses are needed, with each side finding at least one, but the order doesn't matter.

Before we go into the city later, first go to Sanlipu to have Qin Zhanhong use her seal, then we can go find the witnesses that Han Chunshen and Xiao Yuji have arranged.

After a brief chat, Chen Wuji and his group packed up and set out.

Xiao Yuji and Han Chunshen had arrived by carriage, and Chen Wuji finally didn't have to walk to the city this time.

Because Han Chunshen's carriage was already half-loaded with cloth, squeezing in another person would be difficult, so Chen Wuji had to board Xiao Yuji's carriage, sharing the confined space with that woman whose lips were moist and plump but whose mouth wasn't very good.

In the cramped space shared by a man and a woman, the temperature felt especially high.

Not long after the carriage started moving, Xiao Yuji began to sweat profusely, constantly wiping with a handkerchief.

"Is it really this hot?" Chen Wuji asked, leaning against the window with his legs drawn up.

Although it is indeed somewhat hot, it doesn't seem that extreme.

Xiao Yuji's face flushed evenly pink, and she lightly chided, "Being squeezed together with a sturdy fellow like you, I can't possibly feel cool all over, with a breeze at my feet—isn't it normal to be hot?"

Chen Wuji frowned, "What nonsense are you thinking? Don't tell me you have ill intentions toward me? I may be good at reasoning, but I also know a bit of martial arts—don't act rashly."

Xiao Yuji's eyes suddenly widened.

She stared at Chen Wuji in utter shock, dumbfounded, "How... how... how could you shamelessly say something like that?"

"I can sense ill intent from your tone," Chen Wuji said seriously.

Xiao Yuji turned her head aside.

She couldn't help but want to find a knife.

How could there be such a hateful person in the world?

Wait a moment...

Xiao Yuji suddenly turned her head, warily looking at Chen Wuji.

Could this guy be saying that because he harbors ill intentions toward her?

Xiao Yuji furtively hid her lotus-root-white calves revealed under her skirt, then lowered her head to check the collar's position, and shrank toward the exit.

With her dodge, Chen Wuji naturally unfolded his curled legs.

The carriage space is too small, giving a feeling of being confined from head to toe.

Fortunately, some thoughtful people actually squeezed into the corner near the exit.

Xiao Yuji glanced and instantly flared with anger, "Pull your legs back, you're blocking me."

"You didn't intentionally make space for me, did you?" Chen Wuji asked with a chuckle.

Xiao Yuji flicked her hand in disdain, "Hurry up—I was right not to misjudge you; you're just a bad person."

"The contract isn't even signed yet; don't burn bridges so obviously," Chen Wuji clicked his tongue and shook his head.

"By the way, I want to ask: how did you cultivate those lips? Your complexion is overly good."

Xiao Yuji immediately pursed her moist lips and muttered, "It's natural."

"And how did you get your legs so white?" Chen Wuji pressed on.

"Natural," Xiao Yuji, somewhat exasperated, replied, "What exactly do you want? Stop asking."

"What else could I do? Just curious. I couldn't possibly do anything to you just because your lips are sexy and your legs white; besides, the carriage is so cramped I can't even stretch out," Chen Wuji said.

Xiao Yuji's face instantly darkened like a pot's bottom, and she shouted in alarm, "You really have no good intentions; I advise you not to entertain those twisted thoughts, or I'll surely beat you to death."

"Put away your petty thoughts; if I really wanted to do something, I would have succeeded before you could kill me, and having succeeded I wouldn't wait around for you to kill me—am I stupid?" Chen Wuji said cheerfully.

"You... ah, shut up!" Xiao Yuji yelled, covering her ears.

I don't know why, but after Chen Wuji said that, she suddenly had a vivid image before her eyes.

She even imagined the feeling after being stripped of her clothes……

Chen Wuji chuckled and said: "It's just the truth, but nobody really likes to hear the truth."

"Shut up!"

In the midst of their bickering, the carriage arrived at Sanlipu.

This thing is much faster than walking on foot.

As soon as the carriage came to a stop, Xiao Yuji jumped down.

Being alone with Chen Wuji for that brief moment made her feel a strange sensation all over.

There was a feeling that was hard to describe, but it seemed as if she had been violated.