Mr. Meng pondered for a while, walked to the desk, spread out a piece of rice paper, picked up the pen and started writing.
Soon, the five characters "No. 1 Embroidery in Fucheng" were written.
Shen Xiu practiced calligraphy with Wei Yan for so many days, and at least he understood the quality of some calligraphy. He pointed at the character "一" and said: "This character is the best written, beautiful and elegant, and is about to reach the level of a calligrapher."
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The sage of calligraphy is Wang Xizhi. Shen Xiu compared Wang Xizhi to Wang Xizhi, which was obviously flattering.
Mr. Meng smiled cheerfully and said: "I also think the handwriting is not bad."
Wei Yan said from the side: "I think the word 'embroidery' is the best written. It has both the square and dignified appearance of the face and the strength of the bones of the willow body. It is not an exaggeration to call it the strong bones of the willow body."
Sure enough, there are many benefits to reading, and there are so many words to use when praising others.
Shen Xiu glanced at Wei Yan with a smile. Of course she understood what he meant. She praised Mr. Meng's calligraphy so much to thank him for being willing to inscribe it for her.
Mr. Meng was all smiles after being praised by the couple, and even stayed with Shen Xiu to have lunch afterwards.
After lunch, Mr. Meng wanted to take a nap for half an hour, so Wei Yan sent Shen Xiu to the door.
Wei Yan was still thinking about the words Mr. Meng wrote, "I always feel that being too public is not a good thing. As the saying goes, if a tree is as beautiful as a tree, the wind will destroy it. You should understand this truth."
Shen Xiudao: "Of course I understand, it's just extraordinary circumstances and extraordinary means. After I make Jinxin Embroidery Shop famous, I won't use these words mentioned by Mr. Meng anymore."
From the time she opened her shop in the county town to now, Shen Xiu has understood one thing: not being jealous is mediocrity.
Now that people know that she can do double-sided embroidery, there will definitely be trouble in the future.
In this case, it is better to take advantage of this incident and build up the reputation of Jinxin Embroidery Square in one fell swoop.
Of course, she also understands Wei Yan's worries.
But she didn't want to talk more about it, so she changed the subject and said: "There is something I wanted to ask Mr. Meng, but I didn't have the nerve. If you have time, you might as well ask in private whether Mr. Meng and Mr. Meng are related to each other.
My wife is having a holiday, why is it that when I mention Mr. Meng in front of Old Mrs. Meng, there is something wrong with Old Mrs. Meng?"
After Wei Yan heard this, he coughed lightly and said, "I know something about this."
"Then what's going on?" Shen Xiu asked quickly, "Did the two of them have a feud?"
"It's not about celebrating the holidays." Wei Yan whispered, "It's just that the two of them were engaged, but for some reason, the marriage fell through. After that, Mrs. Meng married into the Meng family, and Mr. Meng
My husband has never married a wife in his life."
No wonder Shen Xiu has been here several times but has never seen a master other than Mr. Meng. It turns out that it is because Mr. Meng did not marry and have children.
Wei Yan saw the gossipy expression on Shen Xiu's face. Before she could ask why she didn't marry a wife, he coughed again and said, "We'll talk about this later. You go back first!"
Shen Xiu understood what Wei Yan meant. After all, this was Mr. Meng's territory. It was not good to discuss other people's privacy on their territory.
So she smiled and nodded: "Then I'll go."
Wei Yan watched her walk away for a long distance, then turned around and went back.
After Shen Xiu left Mr. Meng's place, he walked back slowly.
Before half the journey was completed, Shen Xiu met an acquaintance, Bai Xiu Niang from Manfang Embroidery Workshop.
At a roadside restaurant, Bai Xiu Niang ordered an assorted hotpot.
Hot pot is the best time to eat in cold weather, especially the assorted hot pot served in this restaurant is extremely authentic.
Chicken and pork, combined with sea cucumber, fresh shrimp, bamboo shoots and mushrooms, are extremely delicious.
When Shen Xiu smelled the tempting smell, she sniffed and said, "It smells so good."
Bai Xiu Niang said with a smile: "Their most famous thing is the pork meatballs. They are made of pure lean meat and lotus root. They taste like the characteristics of the south of the Yangtze River."
"It's really delicious. It tastes like a lion's head." Shen Xiuyi took a bite and praised.
Bai Xiu Niang smiled slightly: "No wonder Mrs. Shen knows so much about Su Xiu. It turns out she has been to Jiangnan."
Shen Xiu paused with her extended chopsticks and then said, "I really want to go to Jiangnan to see it, but it's a pity that I never had the chance."
"But although I have never been to Jiangnan, I know all the good things in Jiangnan." Shen Xiu said with a playful smile, "Who knows that I am a foodie!"
Bai Xiu Niang did not raise any suspicion, but just smiled and said, "I don't know that Mrs. Shen, you like food so much. I have been in Fucheng for so many years, and I know a few famous restaurants. I can take you to try them when I have time in the future."
When she said this, she simply stated her purpose.
"Actually, I have always liked Mrs. Shen as a person, but it's a pity that you were willing to stay in the county before. Now I heard that you have sold the shop in the county. In this case, you might as well come to our Manfang Embroidery Workshop!"
Bai Xiu Niang said sincerely: "You also know the kind of person Shopkeeper Zhou is. If you are willing to come to Manfang Embroidery Workshop, he will definitely treat you as an honored guest, and I am not the kind of jealous person. We sisters We will definitely get along well with each other."
Shen Xiu didn't speak, pretending to think about it, and thought for a while.
"Actually, I also have a good impression of Manfang Embroidery Workshop, but I haven't decided yet."
Bai Xiu Niang said: "When I came here, Shopkeeper Zhou told me that as long as you are willing to come to our Manfang Embroidery Workshop, the wages can be the same as mine. After one year, you will have 800 taels of silver. Such a high wage can be It’s not something other embroidery shops can afford.”
"The wages are indeed not low." Shen Xiudao: "Let me think about it again!"
No matter what Bai Xiu Niang said, Shen Xiu just said that she wanted to think about it. In this case, she could no longer persuade her and just kept talking about Manfang Embroidery Workshop.
For example, Shopkeeper Zhou is so kind, and the other embroiderers are also kind people.
Shen Xiu listened more and spoke less.
No matter how good Manfang Embroidery Workshop was, she never considered it because she didn't want to have anything to do with Tao Siqian.
Even the last time she went to see Yu Shuya, she inquired in advance and then chose a day when Tao Siqian was not at home.
Yu Shuya's condition is not bad, but she no longer has the sweet smile she had when she was newlywed.
Shen Xiu talked to her for a long time, and she could feel from her words that her admiration for Tao Siqian had changed from the initial full-hearted admiration to the indifferent expression now.
When I occasionally talk about him, my voice doesn't fluctuate at all, as if I'm talking about a slightly familiar stranger.
It is impossible for Shen Xiu not to notice such obvious differences and changes.
She guessed that Yu Shuya probably knew Tao Si's humble and sinister side, so she stayed away from him.
Now Bai Xiu Niang talked about the owner of Manfang Embroidery Shop and how courteous and virtuous the Tao family was. Shen Xiu smiled on her face, but she disagreed in her heart.
After the meal, Bai Xiu Niang still didn't get the answer she wanted. Shen Xiu never revealed anything from beginning to end.
Bai Xiu Niang was disappointed but also a little lucky. In fact, it would have been better for her if Shen Xiu didn't come to Manfang Embroidery Studio. Otherwise, if the other party came, she would have no place in the embroidery workshop.
After all, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers.
Thinking about it this way, Shen Xiu may also have this concern if he doesn't come to the embroidery workshop.