Chapter 775 - 774: Receiving Gifts
Zhang Yinbao arrived at Shiqiao Town in the middle of the night and after making some preparations, dawn broke.
After freshening up and changing his clothes, he spent a long time in front of the mirror, grooming his hair and beard, fearing even the slightest discourtesy.
Finally, when every strand of hair was neatly in place, Zhang Yinbao took Guan Yifei and two trusted shop assistants, carrying a pile of gifts, and knocked on the door of Wang Yongzhu’s courtyard.
Halfway there, noticing the sky had just brightened, Zhang Yinbao gave further instructions, and immediately one shop assistant turned and ran off.
He straightened his clothes, then knocked on the door.
Soon, Wang Yongzhu opened the door, and upon seeing Zhang Yinbao and Guan Yifei, she was first taken aback, then immediately smiled, "Please come in—"
As she spoke, she opened the gate wider, welcoming them into the courtyard, apologizing profusely, "This early in the morning, I’m only staying here for a few days, and I don’t even have hot tea ready, please wait a moment, and I’ll go boil some water for tea!"
Zhang Yinbao hurriedly said, "No need, no need! It’s our presumptuousness—"
Wang Yongzhu laughed, "Why be so formal, Boss Zhang? Please, take a seat!"
After all, Wang Yongzhu was living in the courtyard alone, so it wasn’t appropriate to invite people in, and guests were welcomed to sit at the stone table in the courtyard.
Once they had taken their respective seats as host and guests, Zhang Yinbao gestured, and the shop assistants and Guan Yifei began placing various gift boxes onto the stone table, "I just happened to be returning from the Western Region, and I didn’t bring much, but I did carry some inexpensive specialties from there. If the Scholar’s Lady doesn’t mind, keep them to amuse yourself when you’re free."