CHAPTER 203: CHAPTER 203: MISMATCHED TEMPERAMENT

Lao Jiu eagerly suggested, "Should we sign the contract now?"

"I’ll be eating here tonight, is there any wine?"

Yun Jiao chuckled helplessly, "Yes, yes, I’ll have someone buy it in a bit."

She took out the pen and ink to write the contract, and Lao Jiu cheerfully pressed his fingerprint.

Yun Jiao called Ah Tie over and gave him five taels of silver, instructing, "Go to Shanji Tavern in town and get some good wine."

"Also, buy three wine cups, one at one tael, another at two taels, and the third at three taels."

Ah Tie took the silver, nodded, and walked out.

Lao Jiu swallowed hard, "Boss, anything else you need me to do?"

Yun Jiao thought for a moment, "There is something; I’m planning to make Deer Horn Glue soon."

"The deer antlers are hard. Do you have any ideas on how to cut them into sections?"

Lao Jiu nodded, "Just bring the stuff to me, I have a way."

Yun Jiao smiled, "Alright then, I’ll go get the antlers."

She waved to Lin Shuo, who was daydreaming in the yard, "Come with me for a trip."

Lin Shuo snapped out of his thoughts and followed Yun Jiao.

They didn’t walk far before entering the rented courtyard, Yun Jiao opened the door and pointed at the large deer antlers on the shelves, "Help me take those back to the shop."

Lin Shuo hesitated, "Just carry them like this?"

Yun Jiao gave him a sidelong glance, "Otherwise? The antlers are so big, there’s nothing to hold them in."

Lin Shuo had no choice but to pick up the antlers; they weren’t heavy for him, just awkward to carry. Besides, carrying something like this down the street would make everyone stare at him, which felt a bit embarrassing.

Lin Shuo used a rope to tie the antlers together and then carried them by hand.

The antlers stretched out quite long; people coming and going avoided them while looking at the antlers, then at Lin Shuo.

Lin Shuo wore a sapphire blue brocade robe with floral patterns, had a jade belt around his waist, a jade hairpin in his hair, exuding an extraordinary air. He looked like a person who should be riding a horse or sitting in a carriage, not doing such odd chores—the vibe didn’t match.

Yun Jiao secretly smiled at the curious looks from passersby; she thought Lin Shuo seemed more approachable like this.

He lived in the shop but hardly spoke a word all day.

Lin Shuo noticed Yun Jiao’s shoulders shaking ahead and felt even more embarrassed.

Back at the shop, Yun Jiao fetched water and a brush, washing each deer antler clean.

Mrs. Chen came to help after seeing them.

Lao Jiu took the cleaned antlers, greeted the carpenter, picked up the carpenter’s saw, and started sawing.

Lao Jiu handled the saw very skillfully, clearly an expert.

All the deer antlers were sawed into sections by Lao Jiu, and Yun Jiao took a large wooden basin to soak the sectioned antlers in clean water.

After being sawed through, the antlers gave off a fishy smell, needing to be soaked for a while; changing the water every day until it’s clear before starting to brew.

At this time, Ah Tie came in with a small wine jar, the other hand holding a cloth bag.

Lao Jiu smelled the fragrance of wine and couldn’t help but walk quickly towards Ah Tie, "Let me taste if this wine is good."

Yun Jiao was faster, taking the wine jar from Ah Tie’s hands and holding it in her arms, "No way, you can only drink during the meal."

Lao Jiu was anxious, rubbing his hands, "Just one sip, one sip!"

Yun Jiao shook her head, carrying the wine jar into the room, then locked it in the cabinet and came out to lock the door too.

Lao Jiu stared at the locked door, scratching his head, evidently struggling to control his craving for wine.