Chapter 80

This group of people are all from the factory.

Translation: These people are all from the factory.

The person in front is the leader, on the left is the male worker, and on the right is the female worker.

Translation: The one in front is the leader, on the left is the male worker, on the right is the female worker.

【8】

Translation: These people coming together is actually normal.

After all, not everyone knows where Lu Yuan lives, so naturally they first gather at the factory and have someone who knows the way lead them there.

Translation: After all, not everyone knows where Lu Yuan lives, so naturally they first gather at the factory and have someone who knows the way lead them.

【12】

Translation: They might have run into each other while gathering at the factory, so they came together.

At this moment, the three elders in the courtyard are a bit bewildered; although their status in the courtyard is not ordinary and could be considered leadership.

Translation: At this moment, the three elders in the courtyard are a bit dazed; although their status in this courtyard is not ordinary and can be considered leadership,

【16】

Translation: but that's just in name; once they leave this courtyard, whoever these three elders are, they are ordinary people.

When a real high-ranking leader arrives, these three elders are quite flustered, not knowing how to receive him.

Translation: When a real high-ranking leader arrives, these three elders really get flustered, not knowing how to receive them.

【20】

Translation: Mainly, they can't figure out how Lu Yuan managed to bring Director Xu here.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan had already gone up to greet him, speaking sweetly:

Translation: Meanwhile, Lu Yuan had already gone up to greet him, saying sweetly:

【24】

Translation: "Elder, you've come."

Upon seeing Lu Yuan, Director Xu couldn't help but break into a smile and said:

Translation: Upon seeing Lu Yuan, Director Xu couldn't help but break into a smile and said:

【28】

Translation: "Xiao Yuan, you're looking really spirited today."

As for Lu Yuan, Director Xu now genuinely likes him from the bottom of his heart.

Translation: As for Lu Yuan, Director Xu now genuinely likes him from the bottom of his heart.

【32】

Translation: Yesterday, Lu Yuan's hand-cranked thresher really let Director Xu show off among his colleagues.

Especially the senior official who came down from the Ministry of Works, who is overjoyed.

Translation: Especially the senior leader who came down from the Ministry of Works was overjoyed.

【36】

Translation: This made Director Xu unable to stop fantasizing.

If Lu Yuan later manages to produce something good for himself, and if he fails, he might just take a position before retirement and get himself into the Ministry of Works?

Translation: In the future, if Lu Yuan comes up with something else good for me, I could perhaps, before retirement, grab a position and get myself into the Ministry of Works?

【40】

Translation: This position in the Forging Bureau versus the Ministry of Works is absolutely different!!

Such talent, Director Xu has already decided in his heart that Lu Yuan will be his own person from now on.

Translation: Such talent, Director Xu has already decided in his heart that Lu Yuan will be his own from now on.

【44】

Translation: Lu Yuan pretended to be bashful, smiled, then hurriedly greeted the factory director of Bing Jia Chang and Liu Jie and her group.

Afterward, he then led this group of people toward the backyard.

Translation: Afterwards, he led this group toward the back courtyard.

【48】

Translation: Upon arriving at the middle courtyard, seeing it decorated with lanterns and streamers, various red papers, and red cloth in a big red hue,

Director Xu, however, stopped in his tracks, turned back with a smiling gaze, and said:

Translation: Director Xu stopped in his tracks, smiled, turned his head, and said:

【52】

Translation: "Everyone, don't forget to contribute your dues."

The male workers and the leaders of the Bingjia Factory dare not joke around with Director Xu, but the female workers are quite lively and laugh:

Translation: The male workers and the leaders of Bing Jia Chang didn't dare joke around with Director Xu, but the female workers cheerfully said:

【56】

Translation: "Don't worry, big leader, we won't forget~"

The three elders came to their senses and hurriedly went to the small table to prepare to keep accounts.

Translation: The three elders came to their senses and hurriedly went to the small table to prepare to keep accounts.

【60】

Translation: Since there are leaders among those who came today, the dues will surely not be small.

Although it's all Lu Yuan's money, if I keep a good record for him, maybe when he gets paid and feels happy, he'll reward me with a coin.

Translation: Although it's all Lu Yuan's money, if I keep a good record for him, who knows—when he gets happy handing over the money, he might reward me with a coin.

【64】

Translation: Director Xu was the first to pull out money.

It's not much, just five coins.

Translation: Not much, just five coins.

【68】

Translation: This seems a bit shabby for Director Xu's status, but actually, in the current upright atmosphere of the Great Zhou Dynasty, his monthly salary isn't much either.

Don't look at Director Xu being a high official, but his monthly salary is still less than that of a first-class level-eight worker.

Translation: Don't look at Director Xu being a high official, but his monthly salary is still less than what an elder-level Grade 8 Worker earns.

【72】

Translation: There's nothing to be done—who let the workers now be grandfathers?

After Director Xu paid his share, he was immediately called inside, while Lu Yuan stayed where he was, continuing to greet the newcomers.

Translation: After Director Xu finished paying his dues, he was immediately called inside, while Lu Yuan stayed where he was and continued to greet the newcomers.

【76】

Translation: Next came the factory leaders.

The factory leaders' contributions are smaller, just three coins each, which is normal.

Translation: The factory leaders' contributions were a bit less, three coins each, which is normal.

【80】

Translation: Usually, gift money is around three coins.

Next come the female workers; here it's a bit chaotic because these female workers have a good relationship with Su Liyan.

Translation: Next came the female workers; here it was a bit mixed, because these female workers have a good relationship with Su Liyan.

【84】

Translation: Those with better family conditions gave four or five coins; those with poorer conditions gave two or three.

When it was finally Sister Liu's turn to pay, she directly placed a silver dollar wrapped in red cloth on the table.

Translation: When it was Liu Jie's turn to pay, she directly placed a silver dollar wrapped in red cloth on the table.

【88】

Translation: This strip… judging by its length, twenty coins!

Seeing this, not only were the three elders stunned, but Lu Yuan was also taken aback.

Translation: Seeing this, not only were the three elders stunned, but Lu Yuan was also stunned.

【92】

Translation: This Liu Jie?

Sister Liu placed the money on the table and then stared directly at Lu Yuan, saying:

Translation: Liu Jie put the money on the table and then stared at Lu Yuan, saying:

【96】

Translation: "If the meat and vegetables are lacking at the meal later, you'll see how I'll deal with you!"

Lu Yuan realized that Sister Liu's master truly likes Su Liyan as a disciple.

Translation: Lu Yuan realized that Liu Jie's master truly likes Su Liyan as a disciple.

【100】

Translation: After coming to his senses, Lu Yuan looked at Liu Jie and quickly said:

"Don't worry, Sister Liu, the banquet will definitely not be lacking~"

Translation: "Don't worry, Liu Jie, the banquet will definitely not be lacking~"

【104】

Translation: Liu Jie nodded after hearing that, said nothing more, and went straight inside.

As for the male workers coming up next, as previously said, each contributes fifteen coins.

Translation: Next, the male workers, as previously said, each gave fifteen coins.

【108】

Translation: This left the three elders dumbfounded.

What a fellow……

Translation: Good grief……

【112】

Translation: What??

Finally, after all the gift money was collected, the three elders checked the accounts.

Translation: Finally, after all the gift money was collected, the three elders checked the accounts.

【116】

Translation: Good grief…… these three tables…… over two hundred coins!!

Before the three elders could say anything, Lu Yuan scooped up all the money on the table at once.

Translation: Before the three elders could say anything else, Lu Yuan scooped up all the money on the table in one go.

【121】

Translation: The three elders stared blankly at Lu Yuan's back, blinking.

No wonder!!

"No wonder Lu Yuan has been so generous these past two days!!"

Literal: "No wonder these past few days Lu Yuan has been so generous!!"

We need to keep the exclamation marks. Use "No wonder Lu Yuan has been so generous these past couple of days!!"

【125】

"He even said without blinking that he'd add another table and pay for it himself, and just last night he took out twenty coins to buy drinks for today."

This is messy. Let's parse: "He even said without blinking that he'd add another table and pay for it himself, and just last night he took out twenty coins to buy drinks for today."

Meaning: "He even said, without blinking, that he would personally pay for an added table, and last night he even took out twenty bucks to let us buy wine today."

We need to keep the structure. Let's translate: "He even said, without blinking an eye, that he would personally pay for an added table, and last night he even took out twenty bucks to let us buy wine today."

【132】

"This guy definitely already knew that these three tables could earn this much money!!"

Translate: "This guy definitely already knew that these three tables could make this much money!!"

"Thinking about this, the three elders couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air."

"Thinking of this, the Third Elder couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air."

Translate: "Thinking of this, the Third Elder couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air."

【138】

"Everyone... everyone seems to have been tricked and schemed by this kid Lu Yuan again!!!"

Translate: "Everyone... everyone seems to have been tricked and schemed by this kid Lu Yuan again!!!"

"Goodness, Lu Yuan didn't spend a penny on the banquet, yet after organizing it he ended up making over two hundred coins!!"

"Mother, Lu Yuan this kid didn't spend a penny on the banquet, and after it was over he actually earned over two hundred bucks?!''

Translate: "Mother, Lu Yuan this kid didn't spend a penny on the banquet, and after it was over he actually earned over two hundred bucks!!"

【144】

"Moreover, this banquet, this kid didn't do anything from start to finish!!"

Translate: "Moreover, this banquet, this kid didn't do anything from start to finish!!"

"It's all thanks to everyone in the courtyard helping out!!"

"It's all the people in the courtyard helping to manage!!"

Translate: "It's all the people in the courtyard helping to manage!!"

【150】

"This kid basically just lay in bed sleeping and earned the money!!"

Translate: "This kid basically just lay in bed sleeping and earned the money!!"

"That Gao Xushi, so calculating and thrifty, could at most earn seventy or eighty coins."

"That Gao Xushi, so calculating, so penny-pinching, at most could only earn seventy or eighty bucks."

Translate: "That Gao Xushi, so calculating, so penny-pinching, at most could only earn seventy or eighty bucks."

【156】

"Moreover, if we followed Gao Xushi's method, even if we finally earned money…… we'd be cursed to death in our hearts by the people in the courtyard."

Translate: "Moreover, if we followed Gao Xushi's method, even if we finally earned money…… we'd be cursed to death in our hearts by the people in the courtyard."

"But Lu Yuan, on the other hand, is doing well."

"But Lu Yuan, on the other hand, is fine."

Translate: "But Lu Yuan, on the other hand, is fine."

【162】

"Not only did he earn the money, but the people in the courtyard also have to thank Lu Yuan??"

Translate: "Not only did he earn the money, but the people in the courtyard also have to thank Lu Yuan??"

"You tell me, isn't this infuriating??"

"You say, is this infuriating or not??"

Translate: "You say, is this infuriating or not??"

【168】

"Hiss~~"

Translate: "Hiss~~"

"The three elders have truly broadened their horizons today."

"The Third Elder really opened his eyes today."

Translate: "The Third Elder really opened his eyes today."

【174】

"Learn, learning has no bounds!!"

Translate: "Learn, learning has no bounds!!"

"From now on, we really need to follow Lu Yuan and learn properly……"

"From now on we really ought to follow Lu Yuan and study well……"

Translate: "From now on we really ought to follow Lu Yuan and study well……"

【180】

"Not that we should learn Lu Yuan's tricks to swindle people, but at the very least we shouldn't fall for Lu Yuan's schemes anymore!!"

Translate: "Not that we should learn Lu Yuan's tricks to swindle people, but at the very least we shouldn't fall for Lu Yuan's schemes anymore!!"

"This is just too frightening, isn't it??"

"This is too scary, right??"

Translate: "This is too scary, right??"

【186】

"Lu Yuan is the type who swindles you into selling yourself out, yet you still have to count his money for him."

Translate: "Lu Yuan is the type who swindles you into selling yourself out, yet you still have to count his money for him."

"As an old miser who is always calculating and adept at taking advantage, the three elders suddenly felt a deep respect for Lu Yuan."

"As an old miser who's always been good at calculating and extremely adept at taking advantage, the Third Elder for a moment felt solemn respect for Lu Yuan."

Translate: "As an old miser who's always been good at calculating and extremely adept at taking advantage, the Third Elder for a moment felt solemn respect for Lu Yuan."

【192】

"However, after coming to his senses, the Third Elder pondered."

Translate: "However, after coming to his senses, the Third Elder pondered."

"No way!!"

"Not right!!"

Translate: "Not right!!"

【198】

"You brat, you've earned so much money, can't you give the Third Elder a penny as a token fee??"

Translate: "You brat, you've earned so much money, can't you give the Third Elder a penny as a token fee??"

"Woman!!"

【200】

"Even more miserly than me!!"

"Even more miserly than me!!"

Translate: "Even more miserly than me!!"

【206】

"Lu Yuan took the money and went home; it looks like he's putting the money away, but actually he's directly putting it into his own storage space, just putting on an act."

Translate: "Lu Yuan took the money and went home; it looks like he's putting the money away, but actually he's directly putting it into his own storage space, just putting on an act."

"After Lu Yuan came out, the second elder had already arranged the seating."

"After Lu Yuan came out, the Second Elder had already arranged the seating."

Translate: "After Lu Yuan came out, the Second Elder had already arranged the seating."

【212】

"Before this, the Second Elder was very dissatisfied that Lu Yuan wouldn't let him sit at the head seat."

Translate: "Before this, the Second Elder was very dissatisfied that Lu Yuan wouldn't let him sit at the head seat."

"But now, he dare not have any dissatisfaction."

"But now, he dare not have the slightest dissatisfaction."

Translate: "But now, he dare not have the slightest dissatisfaction."

【218】

"Directly let Director Xu sit at the head seat, and let those leaders from Bing Jia Chang accompany Director Xu at the main table."

Translate: "Directly let Director Xu sit at the head seat, and let those leaders from Bing Jia Chang accompany Director Xu at the main table."

"Moreover, he was extremely petty in keeping a seat for himself at the main table."

"Then he even shamelessly kept a spot for himself at the main table."

Translate: "Then he even shamelessly kept a spot for himself at the main table."

【224】

"Sitting at the main table with those big leaders this time, he could actually listen to their speeches properly."

Translate: "Sitting at the main table with those big leaders this time, he could actually listen to their speeches properly."

"If he ever says something that pleases these big leaders, he might just get a promotion~"

"If at that time he says something that pleases those big leaders, he might even get promoted~"

Translate: "If at that time he says something that pleases those big leaders, he might even get promoted~"

【230】

"Not even mentioning the workshop director, giving him a team leader position would be fine~"

Translate: "Not even mentioning the workshop director, giving him a team leader position would be fine~"

"The allocation of these ten tables is: five tables in the inner courtyard are for the leaders, one table for the male workers of the Forging Bureau, and then one table for the men of the courtyard."

"The allocation of the ten tables is: five tables in the inner courtyard are for leaders one table, Forging Bureau male workers one table, and then the men in the courtyard one table."

【234】

Let's translate: "The allocation of the ten tables is: in the inner courtyard, five tables—one for leaders, one for Forging Bureau male workers, and one for the men in the courtyard."

"The backyard is all men, making drinking convenient."

"The rear courtyard is all men, convenient for drinking."

Translate: "The rear courtyard is all men, convenient for drinking."

【240】

"In the middle courtyard are the women of the courtyard, the aunties, and also Liu Jie and her group of female workers."

Translate: "In the middle courtyard are the women of the courtyard, the aunties, and also Liu Jie and her group of female workers."

"This table arrangement is not bad."

"This table allocation is not bad."

Translate: "This table allocation is not bad."

【246】

"At this moment, the First Elder is a bit embarrassed; after helping to welcome those leaders in, he turns and is about to leave."

Translate: "At this moment, the First Elder is a bit embarrassed; after helping to welcome those leaders in, he turns and is about to leave."

"After all, for this banquet, it wasn't said to come to Lu Yuan's place, nor was there any gift-giving."

"After all, for this banquet, it wasn't said that we'd come to Lu Yuan's place, nor did we bring a gift."

Translate: "After all, for this banquet, it wasn't said that we'd come to Lu Yuan's place, nor did we bring a gift."

【252】

"He himself had initially gone to the Gao family, which was also too embarrassing."

Translate: "He himself had initially gone to the Gao family, which was also too embarrassing."

"Just as Lu Yuan stepped out of the house, he saw the first elder walking outside, and immediately raised his eyebrows and grinned, saying:"

"Lu Yuan had just stepped out of the house when he saw the First Elder walking outside, and immediately he raised an eyebrow and grinned, saying:"

Translate: "Lu Yuan had just stepped out of the house when he saw the First Elder walking outside, and immediately he raised an eyebrow and grinned, saying:"

【258】

"Hey? First Elder, the banquet is about to start soon, where are you going? I've already saved you a seat at the head table."

Translate: ""Hey? First Elder, the banquet is about to start soon, where are you going? I've already saved you a seat at the head table.""

"The second elder, hearing Lu Yuan say that, was a bit unhappy; he wanted to sit at a table with those leaders."

"The Second Elder hearing Lu Yuan say this was a bit unhappy; he wanted to sit at the same table as those leaders."

Translate: "The Second Elder hearing Lu Yuan say this was a bit unhappy; he wanted to sit at the same table as those leaders."

【264】

"After the First Elder was stunned for a moment, how could he not know that Lu Yuan was doing this to give him face?"

Translate: "After the First Elder was stunned for a moment, how could he not know that Lu Yuan was doing this to give him face?"

"For a moment, the first elder felt a surge of emotion, and a smile appeared on his face as he said:"

"For a moment, the First Elder felt a surge of emotion inside, and a smile appeared on his face as he said:"

Translate: "For a moment, the First Elder felt a surge of emotion inside, and a smile appeared on his face as he said:"

【270】

"I haven't forgotten to give you a gift, First Elder; I'll go give you a gift first."

Translate: ""I haven't forgotten to give you a gift, First Elder; I'll go give you a gift first.""

"Having said that, the first elder cheerfully went to find the third elder to pay his dues."

"Having said that, the First Elder cheerfully went to find the Third Elder to pay the money."

Translate: "Having said that, the First Elder cheerfully went to find the Third Elder to pay the money."

【276】

"Lu Yuan asking the First Elder to stay for a meal doesn't really mean anything else."

Translate: "Lu Yuan asking the First Elder to stay for a meal doesn't really mean anything else."

"Today, since I'm hosting the banquet and all three elders of the courtyard are present, this is truly perfect."

"Today, since I'm hosting the banquet and all three elders of the courtyard are present, that's what makes it perfect."

Translate: "Today, since I'm hosting the banquet and all three elders of the courtyard are present, that's what makes it perfect."

【282】

"Meanwhile, Lu Yuan tidied up his clothes and collar, preparing to welcome his wife inside shortly."

Translate: "Meanwhile, Lu Yuan tidied up his clothes and collar, preparing to welcome his wife inside shortly."

"Just a few minutes after everyone sat down chatting, suddenly there was a burst of firecracker sounds outside the main gate."

"After everyone had sat down and chatted for just a few minutes, suddenly a burst of firecracker sounds came from outside the main courtyard."

Translate: "After everyone had sat down and chatted for just a few minutes, suddenly a burst of firecracker sounds came from outside the main courtyard."

【288】

"The auspicious time has arrived!"

Translate: "The auspicious time has arrived!"

"Immediately, Lu Yuan hurriedly walked outside, and the people in the courtyard followed suit."

"Immediately, Lu Yuan hurriedly walked outside, and the people in the courtyard all followed."

Translate: "Immediately, Lu Yuan hurriedly walked outside, and the people in the courtyard all followed."

【294】

"When Lu Yuan arrived at the front courtyard, he saw that the smoke from the firecrackers had not yet cleared."

Translate: "When Lu Yuan arrived at the front courtyard, he saw that the smoke from the firecrackers had not yet cleared."

"Right after that, the second string of firecrackers went off."

"Immediately after, the second string of firecrackers went off."

Translate: "Immediately after, the second string of firecrackers went off."

【301】

"When the third string of firecrackers finished, Lu Yuan quickly stepped out of the main gate."

Translate: "When the third string of firecrackers finished, Lu Yuan quickly stepped out of the main gate."

The last time they held a banquet in the village, all these formalities, what's the fuss? Lu Yuan knows the score~

"After going out the gate and turning a corner onto the main lane, he saw his beautiful and charming wife, looking at him with a happy smile."

【304】

"At that moment, the lane and the street were both filled with people."

No names.

【309】

"Siheyuan" denotes a courtyard house; as given, it appears here, and "people of the Siheyuan" refers to its residents, though the name itself is Siheyuan.

【312】

Names: Su Liyan, Lu Yuan.

【315】

Names: Su Liyan, Su Changliang.

【318】

Names: Su Changliang, Lu Yuan. Also "a tall, fine horse" is a generic horse, not a name.

【321】

Names: Su Changliang. "Older sister" refers to Su Liyan, but it's a relationship, not a name. "Brother-in-law" refers to Lu Yuan, but it's a generic term.

【325】

No names.

Having served as a low-ranking official for nearly half a month, Su Changliang is no longer the clueless village boy he once was.

【328】

Those white cuffs indicate a rank even higher than the local magistrate back home!

No names.

【334】

No names.

This is really quite prestigious.

No names.

【340】

Names: Su Liyan.

While waiting here just now, each of the people around the Siheyuan said their husbands were capable and could invite a high-ranking official.

【343】

Su Liyan's heart is practically melting with sweetness~

【346】

Lu Yuan, leading the group, came up to Su Liyan with a cheerful smile and then softly said:

【349】

"Dear~"

No names.

【354】

Names: Su Liyan appears twice.

【358】

No names.

"The meaning is to have Lu Yuan quickly lead himself home~"

【361】

Lu Yuan laughed as he took Su Liyan's hand and walked toward the Siheyuan, while the people around immediately shouted:

【364】

"The new bride has entered the gate~~"

No names.

【369】

Names: Lu Yuan.

【373】

No names.

After Lu Yuan tossed two handfuls, he also looked over at Su Liyan and quickly smiled, saying:

【376】

"Dear, hurry up and scatter the candy."

No names.

【381】

Names: Su Liyan, Lu Yuan.

【385】

No names.

Although it's lively, Lu Yuan wants to keep some of the wedding candy, peanuts, and such for later to give to his husband to eat.

【388】

However, Lu Yuan doesn't have that much on his mind right now; the festivities are enough.

【391】

He flung the candy wildly, and by the end Lu Yuan wished he could toss the whole bag away.

【394】

Anyway, he's got money—he just collected over two hundred coins a moment ago.

No names.

After returning to the front courtyard, Lu Yuan took a glance at the Gao family.

Hmm…

The crowd was gathered on both sides, so I couldn't see anything.

However, I reckon Gao Xushi won't be coming out, since two burly men are keeping watch over her~.

All the way back to the rear courtyard.

The wedding candy and peanuts etc. in this sack are almost gone.

At this moment, Lu Yuan also led Su Liyan to the doorstep; Su Liyan stepped over the fire basin, marking the new bride's full entry into the house.

According to custom, one should also pay respects to the groom's parents, and there are a few other things.

However, Lu Yuan has no parents, so those rites were all omitted.

After Lu Yuan and his party entered, Sister Liu's female workers, as well as some factory leaders, all followed them in, chatting and laughing.

Of course, at the doorway there were still some people who hadn't managed to snag any wedding candy, blocking the way.

Su Liyan, beaming with happiness, was handing out wedding candy to these people.

Lu Yuan had thrown out the candy too vigorously earlier, and now it's almost all gone.

When only a few people were left, Su Liyan had already finished handing them out.

Now Kou Yang, who had followed a bunch of kids inside, became anxious.

Earlier, when welcoming the new bride outside, Kou Yang also wanted to go, but his father detained him to cook.

Not being able to get Su Sister's wedding candy, Kou Yang really anxiously said:

「Sister Su, I haven't gotten any yet。」

After seeing Kou Yang's anxious look, Lu Yuan broke into a smile and called Su Liyan to go inside to get it.

The last time they held a banquet in the village, Su Liyan had brought back a bag of nougat for herself.

However, Lu Yuan ate a few bites and had enough, so it's been sitting in the kitchen all along.

Normally, Su Liyan would just take two pieces when she goes to work.

Su Liyan also knew she couldn't shortchange her man, so she quickly went to the kitchen and grabbed a big handful of nougat for Kou Yang.

Although Su Liyan doesn't know many people in this courtyard, over these days the folks here often come to her home to help prepare the banquet, so she naturally remembered Kou Yang as well.

She also knew that Kou Yang was the cook for this banquet, so naturally she should give him extra candy.

And when Kou Yang saw that Su Liyan gave him candy different from others, and even more, he was so happy he could almost burst out laughing, saying:

「Thank you, Sister Su~」

Su Liyan also smiled, imitating her husband's tone, saying:

Don't be polite, just take care of my sister's banquet.

Hearing this, Kou Yang said with a solemn face:

Don't worry, sis, I guarantee there won't be any mistakes!!

Having said that, Kou Yang hurriedly went back—Sister Su's banquet will absolutely have no issues!

At this moment, the female workers inside also exclaimed in surprise:

Liyan, when did your family buy the sewing machine??

The female workers gathered around the sewing machine adorned with a big red flower, their faces full of astonishment.

Only Liu Jie's family has this.

Before Su Liyan could even speak, four or five female workers sitting beside the enormous Soft Dream Thought bed exclaimed in shock:

Liyan, this bed is a Soft Dream Thought, right??

It seems even Liu Jie's family doesn't have one!

Su Liyan nodded, her face beaming with happiness, and said sweetly:

Mm~ my husband bought it~

Now the female workers of the Forging Bureau all looked enviously at Su Liyan and Lu Yuan beside her:

Liyan, your husband spoils you rotten, doesn't he?

That Soft Dream Thought bed, the sewing machine, and the 300-dollar bonus—you spent it all, right?

Su Liyan nodded happily, but then another female worker wondered:

But if the bonus is all spent, where did the money for your banquet come from?

At this point, everyone in the room turned their gaze to Lu Yuan.

Especially the leaders of Bing Jia Chang, who had just entered and seen these two big items, immediately wondered about this.

Lu Yuan isn't exactly poor, is he?

The bonus paid for those two big items—so where did the money for the banquet come from??

Where did it come from?

Let me tell you all, from now on I'll basically be updating ten thousand words every day.

Each chapter will be about four to five thousand words, which is the combined length of the two pre-launch chapters.

Longtime readers should already get why, but I'll explain it for newcomers.

Basically, it's about boosting the average subscription count—Qidian wants good recommendations, and that hinges on how high the average subscription is.

With so many chapters, it's hard to raise the average subscription.

Even with the same ten-thousand-word daily output, splitting it into five chapters makes the average subscription hard to raise, whereas three chapters a day pushes it up quickly.

Before launch I got so few recommendations—I definitely need to raise the average subscription quickly to earn them.

Only with recommendations can I earn money.

So from now on I'll do at least two updates a day, totaling around nine to ten thousand words—the same as the five pre-launch updates.

When I'm feeling good, I'll do three updates, totaling about thirteen to fourteen thousand words—the equivalent of the six to seven pre-launch updates.

Man, your typing speed is off the charts.

(End of chapter)