Chapter 284 - 183 Contrast_1
There was only one fine set of cosmetics left. Qian Yixiu, having taken the Smooth Fragrance Rouge for herself, gave the Jade Fragrance Rouge to Grandma Wu, the Gold Lotus Dew to her little mother, and the Golden Lotus Rouge to her little aunt.
She had considered giving two items to Huang Yue’e, but on second thought, decided against it. Even if she could ensure Huang Yue’e wouldn’t reveal the secret, she couldn’t guarantee the same for those around her. Huang Wanchun was a shrewd businessman always on the lookout for profit, and becoming the target of his attention was not a pleasant prospect. The mishap with their Gold Lotus Roots, a temporary lapse in caution and vaunting, had led to irrevocable and substantial losses.
What remained were three bottles of the Lotus Fragrant Dew suited for men.
Qian Yixiu took one bottle to offer to Master Sangui. Grandfather Sangui reacted as if he had come across a hilariously strange affair and laughed heartily while waving his hands dismissively, saying, "That’s for young noblemen to enjoy. I’m just an old peasant, if I used it, I’d be the laughing stock."
Even Grandma Wu laughed along, saying, "I can’t believe Yixiu would think of giving this to your granddad. If he goes out smelling all fragrant, he’ll scare everyone off."
Grandfather Sangui replied jokingly, and rather unusually, "It’s not that smelling nice would scare people, if it were the scent of fragrant braised pork or duck, it wouldn’t frighten anyone. But if it’s the scent of fragrant dew, that’s another story."
Ha ha ha ha...
Watching Grandfather Sangui, Grandma Wu, and Auntie Manxia all grinning and laughing without end, Qian Yixiu rolled her eyes and walked away.
No wonder they say it takes three generations to cultivate a noble. Even if Master Sangui was wealthy, he could only be considered a Township Kun or landlord at best. Grandma Wu was merely the landlord’s wife, and Auntie Manxia was the landlord’s young lady.