PWDLAW Chapter 140: Mutual Affection?
Chapter 140: Mutual Affection?
"If Brother Xie sincerely wishes to purchase, I hope to inquire with my wife first before giving Brother Xie a response." Xie Yu was slightly stunned and after a while, he sighed "Chu Heng, you're really good to your wife. It seems my father's saying about mutual affection is true." Du Heng couldn't help but look at Chu Heng a few more times upon hearing this. He had known Chu Heng for a long time but he had never heard anything about mutual affection between him and Ye. Chu Heng was also surprised. He didn't expect Xie Yu to use this idiom to describe his relationship with Ye. "Mutual affection?" Chu Heng couldn't help but ask in return, feeling puzzled. However, he didn't dislike the idiom even though he had memories from his previous life. "Yes, my father always treats my mother with respect in daily life. Whatever my father needs my mother is always the first one he thinks of. And my father understands what my mother likes the most. Every time he goes on a long trip he will bring back a gift that my mother likes. This should be what my father calls mutual affection." Xie Yu explained. His family's good relationship was well-known throughout Nanchang County. Now, seeing Chu Heng showing subconscious respect for his wife, not agreeing just for the sake of making money, Xie Yu's favor towards Chu Heng increased. Naturally, he spoke more freely, revealing even personal matters. Du Heng, somewhat excited, blinked at Chu Heng, thinking "It seems that Third Young Master Xie has a good impression of Brother Heng. This is a good thing." Ignoring Du Heng's excitement, Chu Heng responded to Xie Yu's words, "While my relationship with my wife has not reached the level of mutual affection between parents, I appreciate Brother Xie's blessing." "I never speak without thinking." Xie Yu said, hearing the word 'blessing' and recalling what the Taoist had said about his profound fortune, he winked at Chu Heng. After having another piece of cake, Xie Yu ordered twelve pieces of pastries from Chu Heng, indicating that he would send them to the Xie residence at any time. He even gave Chu Heng a deposit of one or two taels of silver. However, Chu Heng refused to accept the payment, expressing that he would deliver them and Xie Yu could pay later. Without insisting, Xie Yu left in a very good mood. After Xie Yu left, Du Heng continued to sit and drink tea, couldn't help but sigh, "Brother Heng, I think Brother Yu has a good impression of you. It will be more convenient for the three of us to exchange academic knowledge in the future." "Oh right, Brother Heng where do your pastries sell? I want to buy some too." Du Heng asked. His family also had a shop in the county and he had the money to buy pastries. He didn't mind spending money on pastries when he craved them. Chu Heng picked up the teacup and took a sip, feeling regretful about the six pieces of pastries. Now, he didn't have a single piece left. In response to Du Heng's question, he said calmly, "I don't know. My wife only let my younger brother take ten portions to sell today. Besides, these pastries are not easy to preserve and my wife probably only intends to test the market." Chu Heng, with just a few words from Chu Liushi, guessed Ye Muyu's intentions. "Oh, that's it. Then I'll have to rely on Brother Heng to help me place an order with Sister-in-law in the future." Du Heng said, winking at Chu Heng. Chu Heng didn't immediately agree but said "I will help you ask my wife." "Alright, alright, I'm not in a hurry. Eating them once every few days is fine." Du Heng said happily. After Du Heng left, Chu Heng wrote a letter, kept it on his person and went to the academy to teach. At the same time, he asked someone to deliver the letter to Chu Xing. As for Chu Xing, he initially thought that the fragrant milk cakes wouldn't sell for twenty copper coins but after trying a small plate, he didn't even reach the truly wealthy families and all ten portions were sold out.
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