Transmigration Of Mian [Reluctantly] Becomes His Man [Wife] (穿越之勉为其男)

Chapter 150: The First Day in the Capital

Yuan Anshi was about forty years old and had no airs of an official at all. He met Qin Mian and his party with a very amicable attitude. It might have been that Dean Huo had told him about Qin Mian's family so that when he saw their family of four, his expression didn't show any abnormality.

On behalf of himself, Lei Xiangzhi, Qu Zongwen, Bu Qingyun, and Zhao Tianhe, Huo Sirui presented a gift. Qin Mian motioned to Lei-Qin Le to present the gifts.

Huo Sirui said with a smile, "Uncle Yuan, you probably don't know, right? Eldest Brother's wine and fermented tofu are famous throughout Qingtian Prefecture. The fermented tofu doesn't smell very good, but the texture is delicate and tastes delicious. It's suitable for young and old people."

Yuan Anshi chuckled, "How can I not know? There is a wine house in the Capital that has fermented tofu, which is said to be bought from Qingtian Prefecture. A piece per dish costs one silver tael. An old fellow like me didn't expect to have a gourmet's luck today. Qin-gongzi and Lei-gongzi are too polite."

Qin Mian said, "It's just a small thing; a souvenir to show our respect to you. The Capital is now full of students, so almost all the inns are occupied. If it wasn't for Sir Yuan's help, I'm afraid it would not be easy for our family to find a place to stay in the Capital. If Sir Yuan thinks the wine and the fermented tofu are good, you can ask Sirui to bring a message to Qin at any time. Qin can send some more."

"Well then, this old fellow thanks you first." Yuan Anshi nodded with a grin.

After sitting in Yuan Residence for a while, the group got up and took their leave.

Madam Yuan came out of the inner room and looked at her husband drinking tea with puzzled eyes, "Old Master, I don't understand. It's fine for you to be so polite to Huo-gongzi and his friends; after all, he and the young gongzi surnamed Lei are the popular candidates for this year's spring exam. But why are you so polite to the surnamed Qin and surnamed Lei? They are..." Madam Yuan frowned with a look of disdain.

Yuan Anshi glanced at her, put down his teacup, and left with a flung of his sleeve, "Shortsighted views not to be taken seriously!"

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As soon as they were out of Yuan Residence's gate, Bu Qingyun loudly boasted.

"Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law, you two are truly amazing – your fermented tofu has been sold to the Capital! Why don't you open a shop in the Capital? I'm sure you can make a lot of money!"

Qu Zongwen glanced at him askance, "Do your appearance now look like a scholar?"

Bu Qingyun crossed his arms and said, "Does it matter? I truly mean it."

Qin Mian said in an equivocal way, "Maybe one day, who knows."

Lei Xiangzhi asked, "Eldest Sister-in-law, we're going back to the inn to study. Do you all want to go back or stroll around?"

Qin Mian looked at Manman in his arms. "The boys are still in great spirits, so we'll take them to look around and then go back. You all, don't just study in the room but go communicate with other students and learn from each other. Perhaps, you will get more understanding."

Lei Xiangzhi, Huo Sirui, and Qu Zongwen looked as if absorbed in thought.

"Thank you for your advice."

Several people went their separate ways. Qin Mian asked Lei-Qin Le to drive the carriage back to the inn.

Manman urged Qin Mian, "Dad, let's go strolling the street."