Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich

After finishing their meal, they thickly and mirthfully made their way to the ready-made clothing stores, shoe stores, and shops selling small items.

They all headed to Tang Family Store, where young master Tang Shunyan, following beside them, served as a universal pass. Wherever they went, there were offerings of tea, snacks, and fruit.

They even got shopping discounts; the shopkeeper said they had never sold quality goods so cheaply before.

Ye Shiqi felt it was just sales talk, typical of business people, but having Tang Shunyan there did indeed make things much more convenient.

Those young masters from the Capital City, accustomed to fine things, also found that buying in this small county was cheap and the goods were of high quality. Even being from the Capital City, they ended up buying many things.

Although these items were available in the Capital City, they were much more expensive there, and they planned to buy some local specialties and gifts for their families and relatives when they returned.

Traveling, of course, involves sharing one's finds with loved ones.

Ye Shiqi reaped a full harvest; her family didn't need to pay for the things they bought. Either Zhong Xingwang or Tang Shunyan rushed to pay the bills.

Her family received envious glances; they felt slightly embarrassed to accept this but were forced to as others insisted on paying for them.

Hongji... What was going on here? A son-in-law eagerly paying to please was one thing, but that should not overshadow his essential place in their hearts.

Young Master Tang had always been so kind to their family—was it because of their businesses collaboration, or because his wet nurse had once been his mother?

The County Magistrate's Wife had already guessed from Zhong Xingwang's subtle demeanor and his fervent glances at a certain girl that they were a couple.

She had suspected during the feast that it was a matchmaking event, and had discreetly inquired with Mrs. Li, learning that a betrothal gift had been given, and that he was the future son-in-law—which explained the planned trip to the Capital City.

Marrying off a daughter meant making formal introductions and meeting the other family, but she felt there was more to the Li family's trip to the Capital than just that.

The County Magistrate's Wife knew her own daughter's marriage might not be within her and her husband's control, yet she too wished that her children would find someone they truly loved and live a happy life.

This trip involved buying many things for her children; they paid for them themselves, and even so, she guessed they had saved quite a bit of money.

Preparing things for her children, and particularly her daughter's dowry, was not something easy to manage at once. Even her own dowry coffers, after so many years, were not much to speak of.

They would have to start anew, especially preparing for their daughter—not to mention ensuring that their attire after moving to the Capital City was of the highest quality fabric.

Sima Roumei was not very enthusiastic about shopping. The fabrics and items her mother bought were not to her liking. If possible, she wanted to buy clothes, shoes, and items in a basket, simple yet dashing.

She had decided that once in the Capital City, she would also secretly don men's clothes from time to time to enjoy herself.

Pan Zhongdan noticed that Sima Roumei, the young woman who had won the competition, occasionally glanced at men's items. Initially, he thought she was just helping her father and two brothers choose things.

After observing her more, he made a new discovery: she did not accompany her brothers when they chose their items.

With this realization, Pan Zhongdan paid even closer attention—could it be that this young girl had a special fondness for men's attire?

Indeed, this girl outdid their boys and truly was a tomboy.

Pan Zhongdan dared only think this to himself and did not dare express it aloud, of course, for fear of criticism, and because it would be quite impolite.

Ye Shiqi did not know what was fashionable in the Capital City, but he knew that the goods here might slightly differ from those in the Capital City.

The trends of the big city, though not necessarily suitable for a small city, might reflect a more open mindset and a tendency toward comparison, and possibly even greater extravagance.

Ye Shiqi followed Zhong Xingwang's aesthetic view, and all the sisters agreed on his advice to buy clothing for all seasons, opting for more distinctive fabrics.

As for the youngest boy, Ye Wenjie, there wasn't much to fuss over, as long as the clothes fitted well, were not too prone to getting dirty, and were durable enough for a mischievous child like him.

Mrs. Li also bought each family member a set of clothes. If they returned home empty-handed from this big shopping trip, she believed someone would surely stir up trouble.

For the little baby Ye Daidi, she chose materials that were softer and more sweat-absorbent.

As for Aunt Lai, this woman was truly beyond words; she kept the monthly salary for herself instead of buying clothes for her own daughter.

Well, she ignored her own daughter and even pocketed her monthly salary.

It was said that when the family needed clothes, Mrs. Li had to use the public funds, sparing Aunt Lai any worry.

What about the father-in-law, the old master? Aunt Lai cared not one bit.

It was up to her, the daughter-in-law, to toil away. Doing so much still went unappreciated, proving that the saying "the human heart is made of flesh" was not applicable to those people.

As for Mother-in-law, there is no need to say more. She had her daughters to help with the shopping, and filial piety from her daughter-in-law was expected.

Apart from the County Magistrate, the County Magistrate's Wife took their children back home, bidding farewell to everyone.

Tang Shunyan and his friends planned to go home to stay for one night and agreed to set out together the next day.

The others also returned thickly from the county.

Those who lived at the estate stayed on, feeling they hadn't had enough fun yet; how could a few more days be enough?

Zhong Xingwang watched as the arriving daughter-in-law's family carriage left, his eyes slightly reluctant to let go.

His classmate patted his arm, offering comfort. These bachelors had yet to understand the pain of not seeing someone for a day and feeling like it had been three autumns, longing for a reunion and to stay together!

Zhong Xingwang also bought some items this time as he was also due to go to the Capital City tomorrow. He bought some souvenirs and special products to take back.

His classmates, knowing he had matters to attend to and would leave a few days earlier, did not bother him, feeling that when it was time to go back, one did not need to move in a group.

Besides, they were enjoying themselves so much here, they weren't eager to return to the sweltering city. Here, the air was fresh, the food endlessly delectable; life's pleasures were just so, to be enjoyed whenever one could.

Hongji got off the carriage first at the doors of the two factories. Having been out all day, he needed to check on the factories and see if there were any unclear instructions left behind.

In these years, Hongji also had apprentices, all of whom were his capable assistants.

Ye Jiaxing was worried, not knowing how to ask for leave or how to apply to his boss, as he needed to follow to the Capital City for work.

Not having seen Hongji all day made him anxious, and it was a relief when he finally saw him in the evening.

In these two factories, the other big boss was someone they had no chance of meeting, as the big boss was too busy and wouldn't come here for them to see every day.

Perhaps the boss's housekeeper might come, while the management of the factory lay in the hands of this junior boss.

"Boss, there's something I need to discuss with you."