There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 331 You and I

Li Shuchen looked at the colorful gems in the brocade box, each one radiating a pearly luster, and said, "These are too precious; I cannot accept them."

Dan Yue: "These are just ordinary stones to me. Since Miss Li likes them, then I'll give them to you so that they can be put to their best use. Please accept them."

Li Shuchen tilted his head: "How did you know I like it?"

Dan Yue: "Miss Li, don't you have a set of colored gemstone jewelry? You wore it a few days ago. However, I don't have many yellow diamonds here, but I do have a rare piece of obsidian. Do you like it?"

Li Shuchen took the dark obsidian and examined it closely. Under the light, it displayed colors such as purple, blue, and cyan, its changing patterns were stunning and captivating, so suitable for Yuying.

"This obsidian is beautiful."

"These stones are all for you. I'm leaving now. My painting shop is at the corner of West Street. You can come find me if you need anything. Goodbye, Miss Li."

Dan Yue put down the brocade box and left in a hurry.

Li Shuchen looked at the brocade box, her thoughts racing.

Dan Yue opening her own art shop suggests she has truly let go of Yuan Yi and is starting a new life.

That's fine, it's better than living in the past forever.

Two days later

Li Shuchen arrived at Gu Ziying's clothing shop carrying roast duck, golden fried chicken wings, and fried sweet potato fries.

I looked around the courtyard but didn't see Li Lingxiao or Xiao Xiuyuan.

Only Gu Ziying was embroidering in the pavilion.

Li Shuchen: "Ziying, where are the other two?"

Gu Ziying put down what she was holding and smiled, "You're here. They're fluffing cotton in the backyard. I'll have someone call them over."

An Lan: "An Lan, go and call Young Master Xiao and Young Master Li."

Li Shuchen took out the dishes from the food box one by one: "Ziying, eat them while they're hot."

Gu Ziying: "Let's wait for them to come over so we can eat together."

"All right"

Li Shuchen rested her chin on her hands, staring intently at the food on the table.

Gu Ziying: "Did Shu Chen not have breakfast before he came?"

Li Shuchen: "I ate a bowl of rice, a kiln-roasted chicken, a plate of green vegetables, a bowl of chicken soup, six pieces of pastry, a bunch of grapes, and two popsicles."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ziying instructed, "Don't push yourself too hard."

Li Shuchen smiled and said, "I digested some food on the way from the inn, so I'm hungry. Ziying, don't worry."

"Sister, what brings you here?"

Li Lingxiao strode to the table.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Li Shuchen: "Go wash your hands quickly."

"okay"

Li Lingxiao pulled Xiao Xiuyuan and walked towards the well.

Li Shuchen murmured, "He's got a lot of energy. If we let him stay with you until the results are posted, he won't have any more worries."

Gu Ziying nodded: "Okay, Xiao'er is very capable. She has helped me a lot these past two days."

Li Lingxiao heard something and pleaded, "Sister, I don't want to go home."

Li Shuchen raised an eyebrow: "Who said I was going to take you home?"

Li Lingxiao: "So you came here today to take me home?"

Li Shuchen: "I need to speak with your sister Gu."

"Oh, so my sister just happened to be passing by to see me."

Li Lingxiao remained silent, continuing to eat chicken wings.

Li Shuchen glanced at Xiao Xiuyuan, who hadn't touched his chopsticks, and said, "Young Master Xiao, please eat."

Thank you, Miss Li.

After Xiao Xiuyuan finished speaking, he picked up a piece of duck leg and placed it in Gu Ziying's bowl.

"Miss Gu, please enjoy."

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao."

Gu Ziying picked up a piece of golden fried chicken wing and placed it in Xiao Xiuyuan's bowl.

"Please have some, Young Master Xiao."

Thank you, Miss Gu.

Li Shuchen couldn't suppress the smirk of his lips. He chuckled to himself, "Love is more interesting when you watch others do it."

"Sister, have some duck wings!"

Li Lingxiao picked up a piece of duck wing and placed it in Li Shuchen's bowl.

"it is good"

Li Shuchen munched on a chicken wing, watching the two people opposite him cuddling intimately, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Fifteen minutes later

Li Lingxiao: "Sister, Sister Gu, I've finished eating. I'm going to get back to work."

Xiao Xiuyuan replied in return, "I've finished eating too. Please enjoy your meal, ladies."

After the two left

Gu Ziying: "Shu Chen, what are your plans regarding the menstrual belt?"

Li Shuchen licked his fingers and said, "You need a layer of absorbent cloth, the faster the better, then a layer of waterproof cloth, preferably one that doesn't leak at all, and a layer of cotton in between, and that should be about it."

Gu Ziying: "Shu Chen, why don't you come with me to pick out some fabric?"

Li Shuchen: Okay

The two walked to the backyard, came to the fabrics, and touched and selected them one by one.

Gu Ziying: "Shu Chen said he wanted a fabric with strong water absorption, and both linen and cotton fabrics are suitable."

Li Shuchen: "We can keep them all as backups. My period is about to start. I'll test them after they're done."

Gu Ziying: "My little day is almost here, and I'll be with Shu Chen then."

Li Shuchen: "Okay, what about waterproof fabric?"

Gu Ziying: "I only have one type of waterproof fabric, a plain-weave feather yarn. Rainwater will naturally slide off and won't seep in, but it's extremely expensive; just one bolt costs a hundred taels of gold."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen clicked his tongue in astonishment: "So expensive? This material might be suitable for rich young ladies, but girls from ordinary families simply can't afford it."

Since we're making menstrual belts, we need to create ones that every girl can afford. This material is definitely not feasible. Are there any other waterproof fabrics available?

Gu Ziying: "We can only try looking at other shops."

Li Shuchen: "Then let's go find it. I'll go with you."

"it is good"

The two boarded a carriage and set off, visiting various fabric shops.

I went into one shop but got nowhere, then came out.

I went into another shop but got nowhere, then came out again.

I went into another shop without success, and then came out again.

I've made over ten trips back and forth, but I still can't find a suitable fabric.

Li Shuchen wiped his sweat and sat down on the ground: "Ziying, I'm hungry. Let's rest for a while before we look for more."

Gu Ziying looked around and said, "Alright, I'm tired too. This place is closest to Xiangchi Tower. Shall I invite Shu Chen to dine there?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen immediately stood up from the ground: "Okay, okay, I want to eat ham and lotus seed chicken soup!"

Gu Ziying said indulgently, "Okay, let's go."

"Um"

Li Shuchen and Gu Ziying entered Xiangchi Tower happily, arm in arm. A waiter warmly led them to a private room on the second floor.

Gu Ziying quickly ordered a few dishes, while Li Shuchen poured two cups of tea and sipped them slowly.

The dishes were served shortly afterward.

The two sipped their tea and ate their meal, chatting occasionally, thoroughly enjoying themselves. Laughter filled the room.

Suddenly, a young man entered the private room, quickly sat down, and smiled at Gu Ziying.

"My beauty, would you mind if I shared a table with you?"

Li Shuchen had been sizing him up ever since he entered. His frivolous behavior, lack of manners, and unauthorized entry suggested he was no good.

I don't know where this playboy came from; I've never seen him before.

She dealt with everyone she had seen.

"mind"

Li Shuchen put down his teacup and said heavily...

Upon hearing the voice, the playboy turned around, sized up Li Shuchen, and said, "Oh ho, where did you come from? You're fat with a big head and ears, hunched over like an eighty-year-old woman, and short like a wooden stump. You eat so many good dishes? Do you deserve it?"

Li Shuchen narrowed her eyes upon hearing this. He was making a personal attack, so she wouldn't hold back. She then shouted loudly...

"You're so thin, the thinnest of all. A gust of wind could knock you over, a single illness could kill you. You can't even carry half a bag of rice; you struggle to support yourself, you little rascal."