There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 253 You've Transmigrated Too

These porcelain pieces feature a range of colors, from bold and vibrant to understated and elegant. The rich and vivid hues and novel, eye-catching designs, combined with the beautiful sets displayed in the showcases, create a truly stunning effect.

Li Shuchen walked with a flourish, attracting the attention of a handsome young man who approached and asked, "Miss, is there any porcelain you fancy? Would you like me to introduce it to you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen looked up at the person in front of her. This young man was half a head taller than her, with red lips and white teeth, bright eyes and white teeth, and an androgynous appearance. He also exuded a strong scholarly aura.

The pale-faced scholar is indeed handsome.

Li Shuchen picked up a pink gourd-shaped bottle and asked, "Tell me about this porcelain bottle."

The pale-faced scholar said in a refined manner, "This gourd-shaped porcelain vase is designed with the concept of 'good fortune and prosperity' in mind, as the gourd is a homophone for 'good fortune and prosperity,' which carries a very auspicious meaning. If someone in your family is studying, you can buy one and place it on their desk to pray for their success in the imperial examinations."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen was stunned for a long time. How could this pale-faced scholar say the same thing as her? Could it be that they were telepathically connected? But how could they be telepathically connected after only meeting for the first time?

"Girl, girl"

The pale-faced scholar called Li Shuchen a few times, and Li Shuchen, coming back to his senses, asked...

"You look like a student, why aren't you studying and instead working here?"

The pale-faced scholar smiled slightly and said, "I am the owner of this shop. I'm on my day off today, so I came to take a look."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen understood: "Impressive, impressive. So you designed all these porcelain pieces?"

The pale-faced scholar: "Yes."

Li Shuchen picked up a Holle Kitty porcelain cup and examined it closely.

Seeing Li Shuchen so engrossed in looking at it, the pale-faced scholar introduced it, "Miss, this is a Hello Kitty cup. It's very cute. If you want it, you can give me one hundred coins."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen froze on the spot. Holle Kitty is the same as Hello Kitty, so this is... this is one of them?

Li Shuchen quickly glanced around the shop; there were too many people, and he couldn't openly ask him anything there.

So she grabbed the pale-faced scholar's sleeve, pulled him aside, and whispered, "Hello Kitty is this Hello Kitty."

The pale-faced scholar stared at Li Shuchen for several seconds, then asked, "You wore it too?"

Li Shuchen nodded vigorously in response.

The pale-faced scholar's eyes instantly filled with sparkling light, and he smiled faintly, "My name is Cheng Zhi'an, and yours is Cheng Zhi'an."

"Li Shuchen"

Cheng Zhile: "I've heard of you. I thought you were an extraordinary woman in this dynasty, but I never imagined you came from the same place as me."

Li Shuchen smiled, her eyebrows curving upwards, and replied, "Yes, I didn't expect that either."

Cheng Zhile generously said, "Which set of porcelain do you fancy? I'll give it to you."

Li Shuchen hesitated slightly before saying, "Isn't that a bad idea?"

Cheng Zhile: "It's alright, consider it a small gift. It's not easy to meet someone from my hometown here."

Li Shuchen scratched his head: "But I didn't bring anything with me, so I can't give you a gift in return."

Cheng Zhile: "I'm a man, so I should go first. You can reply to me whenever you want, or you don't have to."

Li Shuchen thought of his flower estate; when the flowers bloomed, he would send him a large bouquet of beautiful flowers. Large bouquets were a rare treat in this dynasty, and this would serve as a way of returning the favor.

She walked to the middle of the shop, pointed to a set of porcelain, and said, "I like this yellow sunflower tea set."

Cheng Zhile said politely, "Someone, wrap up this tea set for Miss Li."

"Yes, boss."

Li Shuchen took out some blueprints from his waist and said, "By the way, I have some blueprints I'd like you to take a look at."

Cheng Zhile took the drawings with both hands and looked them over one by one: "You want to customize these vases?"

Li Shuchen: "Yes, can you do it?"

Cheng Zhile carefully put away the blueprints and smiled gently, "Since you've already asked, I'll make it for you no matter what."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen playfully clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "Thank you, boss."

"Ha ha ha ha"

The two then went to a nearby table to discuss the color, clay, and craftsmanship of the vase.

Gu Ziying: "Shu Chen became acquainted with the owner of the porcelain workshop very quickly."

Ye Bingli: "Shu Chen's social skills are beyond our reach."

Li Shuchen waved to the two of them and said, "Come on over here, give us your opinions too."

The four of them sat around a table and discussed for an entire afternoon before finally finishing up on all the details of the vase.

Before leaving, Li Shuchen smiled at Cheng Zhile and said, "You can come visit me at the Happiness Inn when you have time."

Cheng Zhile smiled gently and said, "Okay."

……

In June, the fragrance of lotus blossoms fills the lake, their red petals and green leaves reflected in the clear water.

Happiness Inn

Li Shuchen is serving the dishes.

Xu Shaobao entered, fanning himself with a pink fan, and said, "Shu Chen, we meet again."

Hey, what's with this show-off again? He's like a persistent ghost, never-ending. Just as Li Shuchen turned to unleash his attack, he saw Li Lingxiao enter with light, quick steps.

"Sister, I'm ninth."

Li Shuchen tilted his head and asked, "Ninth place in the provincial examination?"

Immediately afterwards, a string of officials, banging gongs and drums, arrived in front of the Happiness Inn and shouted...

"Li Lingxiao, the young master of the Li family in Ankang Lane, was born in the middle of his reign."

"Li Lingxiao, the young master of the Li family in Ankang Lane, was born in the middle of his reign."

"Li Lingxiao, the young master of the Li family in Ankang Lane, was born in the middle of his reign."

The official chuckled and said, "Congratulations, Miss Li! I've come to congratulate you again. Young Master Li is a true genius, passing the imperial examinations at such a young age. He will surely be among the successful candidates this autumn."

Li Shuchen grinned from ear to ear: "Thank you, thank you, Grape!"

Grape smiled and handed the official a purse of silver.

The officials clasped their hands in thanks and said with smiles, "Thank you, Miss Li."

Li Shuchen went to the counter again, took out a plate of copper coins, and scattered two handfuls of them.

Hearing the congratulations from passersby outside, I felt indescribably happy.

Turning back to the inn, just as he was about to ask Li Lingxiao what she wanted to eat, a customer said, "Oh, congratulations, Miss Li! Young Master Li has passed the imperial examination and is exempt from corvée labor, tax payments, and kneeling before officials. This is truly a joyous occasion!"

Another customer said, "Yes, Miss Li, there aren't many who become 'Bingsheng' (a high-ranking scholar), they're the cream of the crop among scholars. Your brother, having become a Bingsheng, will receive two shi (a unit of dry measure) of rice every month, so he won't have to worry about food or drink. Congratulations!"

Li Shuchen smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you. Tea is free at our shop today."

"Thank you, Miss Li, thank you, Miss Li."

At this moment, Xiao Xiuyuan and Chen Shitou entered the inn.

Li Lingxiao stepped forward to greet them: "Brother Xiao and Brother Chen have also arrived. Everyone is here now. Sister, Brother Xu is treating today."

Xu Shaobao is treating? We'll have to fleece him!

Li Shuchen smiled and said, "Please come upstairs, everyone."

"Miss Li, do you still have any roast duck?"

Cheng Zhian entered with an elegant demeanor.

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen turned around and greeted him with a smile, "What brings you here?"

Cheng Zhian smiled helplessly, "I'm craving roast duck, but I can never make it well myself."

Li Shuchen smiled and said, "I have plenty of roast duck, eat until you're stuffed. Come with me."

Cheng Zhian followed behind Li Shuchen when he suddenly sensed a hostile gaze. He raised an eyebrow slightly, and after finding the person, he met their eyes directly, then curled his lips into a provocative smile.

Xu Shaobao was furious.

Li Shuchen: "Xiao'er, take them upstairs first, I'll be there in a bit."

Li Lingxiao, oblivious to the subtle tension, chuckled foolishly and said, "Yes, elder sister."

Li Shuchen led Cheng Zhian upstairs.

Xu Shaobao grabbed Li Lingxiao, who was walking upstairs, and asked, "Who is that man? Where did he come from? Why did your sister greet him with a smile?"

He had never received such a smile before.