Chapter 68: Good Boy Xiao Cai, Taking the Leading Role

"In a few days, I'm going to the neighboring town with Cai. Don't go back to the village by yourself. Just stay at home and rest."

"I got it." replied Mi.

"You are pregnant now, so try not to get into conflict with people," Lu Lin said worriedly.

Chen Xiao Mi glanced at Lu Lin and defended himself, "I can still beat people of your build up with a few punches."

Lu Lin was rendered speechless.

Chen Xiao Mi pursed his lips and said, "Alright, I know what to do. I don't enjoy fighting or anything. It's those people who like to find trouble."

"I know, I know. It's all those guys' fault."

Chen Xiao Mi noticed Lu Lin's coaxing attitude like he was a child and rolled his eyes.

Lu Lin, Qin Yi, and Chen Xiao Cai set off to Willow Town this day. Willow Town was much larger than Forest Town where they were located now. The commercial quarter was more lively as well.

After they arrived at Willow Town, Lu Lin found a cozy inn for them to stay.

Qin Yi and Chen Xiao Cai just followed Lu Lin, wandering around in the commercial quarter.

Qin Yi's job was to follow Lu Lin. But he felt like he was taking advantage of Lu Lin for all they did was wandering around all day, Willow Town was not cheap.

After staying in Willow Town for a few days, Lu Lin finally picked a commercial house that he liked. At the rate of 20 taels of silver, he rented it for three years.

The commercial house that Lu Lin rented was different from the one he bought. It was very broad and there was also a spacious area in the backyard that could be used for temporary accommodation.

After renting the commercial house, Lu Lin found someone to renovate it.

Lu Lin left some money for Chen Xiao Cai and asked him and Qin Yi to stay in Willow Town to prepare for the opening. Then he went back to Forest Town himself.

Qin Yi needed time to get used to his new role, while Chen Xiao Cai had quickly adapted himself to this new role.

While Lu Lin was managing the Sino Commercial House, Chen Xiao Cai always watched him by the side.

Although Chen Xiao Cai was young, no one dared to underestimate him with Qin Yi by his side.

Chen Xiao Mi was a little worried when he saw that Lu Lin was back and Chen Xiao Cai was not.

"You left Cai alone in the neighboring town."

Lu Lin said awkwardly, "He's not alone though. There's Qin Yi watching him. We've talked about this, remember?"

Knowing that Qin Yi and Chen Xiao Cai were together, Chen Xiao Mi finally felt relieved.

Chen Xiao Mi murmured, "I do remember, but I can't believe it is really happening."

"Isn't this a good opportunity for Cai? Besides, he is very aspiring, don't underestimate him because of his age. Do you know there was a 12-year-old Prime Minister in history?"

Although that was the case, Lu Lin himself felt a little guilty about leaving an underage in a neighboring town. But at least he knew Cai was in good hands.

"Is there really someone who became a Prime Minister when he was 12 years old?" Chen Xiao Mi asked with suspicion.

Lu Lin nodded and said, "Yeah, it is even on my history textbook."

Chen Xiao Mi asked suspiciously, "Is the Emperor crazy? Using a child as the Prime Minister, the dynasty is destined to doom."

Lu Lin said, "Gan Luo the Prime Minister was a genius. However, the dynasty he was in didn't last long, it's not his fault though."

......

After a few days, Lu Lin hired a guard and together they sent a bunch of schoolbags to Willow Town.

When Lu Lin walked to the store, he saw a few workers decorating the shop under the command of Chen Xiao Cai.

Chen Xiao Cai must have referred to the setting of Forest Town's store. The shelves and the hooks all looked the same.

Lu Lin looked at the store with admiration and patted Chen Xiao Cai on the shoulder, he said with satisfaction, "Great job, Cai!"

Lu Lin was a little proud of how capable Chen Xiao Cai was.

Chen Xiao Cai scratched his head and said, "Thank you, Lin Gege. Now the products are here, we can be ready to open anytime."

Lu Lin nodded and said, "Sounds good."

Many people in Willow Town had heard of the name of Sino Commercial House, but not many had seen it before.

As soon as the sign of the Sino Commercial House was hung up, it attracted the attention of many people. Many rich ladies who had not travelled much in Willow Town were intrigued, they visited the shop on the first day.

The commercial house was thronged with visitors.

Most of the bags that Lu Lin sent to Willow Town were old ones.

However, many people in Willow Town had never been to Forest Town, so they had no idea whether the products were the latest ones or not.

As soon as the bags were put on the shelves, they had caught the whole town's attention.

Students from a nearby school came to the shop in groups for bags.

Chen Xiao Cai was excited when he saw the overstocked bags at home were so easy to sell.

A third of the products that Lu Lin brought over were sold on the first day. There were several special editions were sold out in two days.

Lu Lin felt that he was still too conservative, he should have brought a bigger batch.

There were too many customers in the shop, so Lu Lin had to stay to assist Chen Xiao Cai, so he asked Qin Yi go back to replenish the products.

The boom sustained for about ten days. Lu Lin stayed in the store for a few more days, but he acted more like an assistant during that period of time. Seeing that the store was on the right track, Chen Xiao Cai could handle it well days later, Lu Lin went back.

And just like that, Chen Xiao Cai and Qin Yi were the only two in the store.

......

Chen Xiao was a little depressed as he sat on the ground.

The ground was covered with bamboo mat. It was hot, so Mai wouldn't feel cold even though he was sitting on the ground.

Chen Xiao Mai held his feet, he rolled from this end of the mat to the other end.

Chen Xiao Mai was such a pretty child now. He was so chubby and adorable, people would fall in love with him at first sight.

"Shen Chi Gege, Second Brother is gone, Second Brother is gone! Is Second Brother sold off?

Shen Chi said helplessly, "No." If Chen Xiao Mi was willing to sell Chen Xiao Cai, he didn't have to wait until now. "Your second brother went out to do something big."

Chen Xiao Cai had been gone for almost a month. Before he left, Chen Xiao Cai chatted with Shen Chi and told Shen Chi that Lu Lin wanted to send him to the neighboring town to be the manager.

Shen Chi thought that Lu Lin might be joking and he did not expect Chen Xiao Cai would leave for such a long time.

Shen Chi thought to himself, 'Xiao Cai only helped out when Manager Wan was too busy. However, now, it seemed that Cai is taking the leading role in the new shop, I wonder whether he is soing all right, hopefully he doesn't overwork himself.'

Chen Xiao Mai was a little unhappy, "Second Brother isn't here, so boring!"

Shen Chi looked at Chen Xiao Mai who was rolling on the ground and he suggested, "Would you like to make knots with me? "

Chen Xiao Mai blushed and said, "I'd better go play with my brother-in-law."

Chen Xiao Mai ran away as if he was avoiding something.

Shen Chi smiled at Chen Xiao Cai's retiring figure. People in the village said that Chen Xiao Mai was a fool, but Shen Chi felt that Mai was just adorable. He enjoyed Mai's cooking, But Mai seemed to be terrible at making knots and to be fair it waws because he had zero interest in it.

Shen Chi let out a sigh, he missed Chen Xiao Cai.

There were quite a few kids in this yard at the moment, such as the Wan Xiao Fan, the Qin brothers, but it was difficult for Shen Chi to play with these people.

After Chen Xiao Cai left for a about a month already, Shen Chi couldn't help but miss Chen Xiao Cai.

Shen Chi felt that his mathematics was a little rusty, he wanted to practice with someone, but he was too shy to bring this up to Chen Xiao Mi, because he was fully aware that Chen Xiao Mi was mainly teaching Cai and he was just an external student.

......

Qin Ming held the bowl and finished the noodles within a few seconds. "Big Brother, this is really delicious."

Qin Lang cast a glimpse at Qin Ming and said, "Is there anything you don't find delicious, you little piglet?"

Qin Ming scratched his head awkwardly, "It's really delicious though!"

Qin Lang nodded, every meal was indeed delicious in the Lu family. They could have meat in every two or three days.

Qin Ming felt like he was living in a dream during this period of time. He didn't have to worry about the weather, nor did he have to worry about the next meal. He just needed to lie down and rest every day.

Qin Ming blushed. The things in the Lu family were good, it was too good.

'How could I get used to my old life after this in the mountain?'

Qin Ming couldn't help but think about the days on the mountain. They were in a state of anxiety all the time, they would worry about the weather, the traps, the baits, the next meal, everything. But they didn't have to worry about a thing here, that felt so new and so different.

"Big Brother, is there really no problem with us eating and drinking for free at someone's house? Although life was peaceful here, Qin Ming, who had been resting for a long time, became more and more anxious.

Qin Lang scratched his head and said, "Lin Ge said that everything is fine. He will deduct it from father's wage."

There were more than them two kids in the house. Wan Xiao Fan would help cook and cut firewood. Shen Chi was even more impressive. He could help with the math, and he was able to make fancy knots.

Qin Lang originally thought that he was good, he had learned to catch rabbits and catch wild fowls while most kids at his age only knew how to throw tantrums. His father also praised him for his hunting talent, father always said that he would become a good hunter in the future. However, Qin Lang found that his skills were useless in a town like this.

Qin Lang always made himself useful. He had been collecting firewood and fetch water for the kitchen.

If Lu Lin needed it, he would help run errands.

"Is father's wage enough to support the three of us? Town is more expensive than we think, I've heard stories that people who moved to town had to move back to the village due to the high cost!"

"I'm not sure to be honest, but Lin Ge seems to be quite generous," Qin Ming paused before continuing, "Lin Ge said that he is hiring in the new store. I can go help father. And he will pay me half of father's wage."

Qin Ming said excitedly, "Big Brother, this is so great! Are you going?"

Qin Lang glanced at Qin Ming and said, "You are still recovering, I will go over when you feel better."

Qin Ming looked so shocked and he said emotionally, "Big Brother, I can take care of myself. I feel that I can move in no time. I can even help you with work soon."

Qin Lang shook his head and sighed, "Ming, everything is fine, don't push yourself. We need you to take care of yourself, otherwise father will worry."

Qin Ming couldn't help but blame himself for him falling into the trap and breaking his leg, he knew how much trouble he had brought for his family. He lowered his head and said apologetically, "I'll be more careful next time."

Qin Lang glanced at his brother who felt so dejected and despondent with affection in the eye, he rubbed his brother's head to comfort him.