The two of them played around for a while, but they felt unprecedentedly relieved and happy. The eldest lady got her wish, so she let him hold her little hand and walk back. Anyway, it was dark and windy now, so no one could see clearly. Looking at the sweet smile of the eldest lady, Lin Wanrong sighed helplessly, I still have to experience my love life. If I miss Yuruo, it will be a lifelong regret.
When they returned to the house, Mrs. Song and others were waiting anxiously. The eldest lady's face was slightly red and she was a little embarrassed. Fortunately, no one knew what happened, and no one at the moment blamed the master, so the matter was easily covered up.
Seeing that the eldest lady's clothes were half wet, Sister-in-law Song said distressedly: "Eldest lady, go take a shower and change clothes. It's cold outside, so don't catch the wind and cold."
The eldest lady hummed, glanced at Lin San, and said softly: "Go and wash up quickly."
"Wash together -" Lin Wanrong made a gesture while everyone was unprepared. The eldest lady gave him a slightly annoyed look and hurried away with a blush on her face.
Of course, being bathed together can only be a joke. There are maids waiting in the eldest lady's house, so he can't go in and take care of them. The eldest lady had just regained her mood, so he naturally had to restrain himself for a few days to prevent her from letting her talk again.
In the next two days, Lin Wanrong really put away his wolf tail. Every day, he prepared some things for the flower viewing party with the eldest lady, came up with ideas, told jokes, and cuddled and kissed by the way. It was a great time. An Biru had not appeared again since the charming incident that night. Lin Wanrong was worried about Xian'er, but when he thought about the close relationship between their master and apprentice, he no longer worried.
Although the life was happy, he missed Qiaoqiao more and more, and the talented Luo girl who was far away in Jining. Qingxuan's matter naturally became his concern, weighing on his heart like a stone. If Qingxuan is really the princess of Dahua, the only way to see her is to go to the palace. But how can one enter the palace?
Recalling the joke he said when he and Qingxuan were apart, if he couldn't find her, he would post her portraits everywhere in the capital. Although it was just a joke, it was not that useless. He took advantage of his free time to recall Qingxuan's appearance, put pen to paper, and vividly engraved on paper the woman he missed day and night.
This morning, everything was almost ready. The eldest lady ordered Mrs. Song to take out the recent account books, copy them and check them, and then the eldest lady would personally calculate the income.
Xiao Yuruo has been rubbing his ears and temples with him for the past few days, kissing and touching him, and has already become deeply in love with him. Seeing him yawning all the time, thinking about how diligent and diligent he seems to have changed his temper these days, and knowing that he doesn't like to use a pen to do it. Then he said softly: "Aren't you going to visit Mr. Xu? After today's busy day, we will go to visit the Xu Mansion tomorrow. Speaking of which, I haven't visited Mr. Xu in the past few days in Beijing. It's extremely disrespectful."
Lin Wanrong nodded. Seeing that Yuruo was thinking about himself like this, he was too embarrassed to wander around, so he moved closer to the eldest lady to watch her keep accounts. I saw the eldest lady raising her wrist slightly, writing in regular script like the wind, writing down the accounts bit by bit, and then calculating. You don't know if you look at it. After a few glances, Lin Wanrong frowned.
It turns out that stores use "chips" for accounting, which is not only troublesome to count, but also makes calculations more complicated. Seeing Xiao Yuruo's young and tender hands constantly copying and transcribing, Lin Wanrong couldn't help but shake his head. If he keeps counting like this, how many years and months will it take? If nothing else, even if the young lady's little hands continue to be tortured like this, she will definitely not be able to bear it. !
He sighed and said: "Miss, is this how you calculate?"
Xiao Yuruo said charmingly: "Yes, this has been calculated since our ancestors. Is there anything wrong with it? You just like to make a fuss."
Lin Wanrong picked up a pen and wrote a crooked word "○" on the paper, and asked: "Miss, do you recognize this number?"
Yuruo shook his head and said, "What is this? Why is it so strange!"
Lin Wanrong threw down his pen and sighed. It seems that the Arabic numerals have not been transmitted yet. He had rich mathematical knowledge in his previous life, and naturally knew that Arabic numerals were introduced to China around the 14th century. However, due to the existence of "chip" counting, Arabic numerals were not promoted and used in a timely manner. It was not until five hundred years later that Arabic numerals were introduced to China. It began to be promoted in China, a full six hundred years later than Europe.
Damn it, six hundred years. It was during these six hundred years that China's science and technology lagged far behind Europe. Could it be related to this counting method? This is the basis!
He took a few steps back and forth, but the more he thought about it, the more it made sense. There is no doubt that Arabic numerals and various algorithms based on this are more concise and effective to use, which is beneficial to the progress of science and technology in the entire society. It's self-evident.
He suddenly clapped his hands and said, "Fuck it, I'm going to work on these Arabic numerals. It's simple and effective. These basic sciences are much more useful than those technologies that fly out of thin air to make gunpowder and make cannons." I believe that with the wisdom of the Chinese people and this simple and effective calculation method, catching up with Europe is not a dream.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He took the pen from Xiao Yuruo's hand and said with a smile: "Miss, please stop being busy. I will teach you a simple and effective counting method, which is guaranteed to be much more affordable than yours."
He wrote down ten Arabic numerals and four arithmetic symbols, and explained their meanings to the eldest lady one by one. Xiao Yuruo was a businessman and was naturally sensitive to these numbers. After listening for a while, he suddenly became interested and said with a smile. : "Where did you learn these things? It sounds really simple."
Lin Wanrong laughed and said: "The secret must not be leaked, but if you agree to let me kiss it, it won't matter if I leak it."
Xiao Yuruo glanced at him and said shyly: "If I say a few words to you, I won't be serious again. If you want to kiss me, go find that fox named An."
Khan, this girl is addicted to holding grudges. He is no longer as thick-skinned as usual. He chuckled twice and was about to bow his bow, but Huan'er ran in with a blushing face and said: "Eldest lady, third brother, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Mr. Xu Wei came to visit with his wife and young lady."
Damn it, I was just thinking about visiting Lao Xu, but I didn't expect that the old man came first and brought his wife and young lady with him. Madam is Su Qinglian, isn't that young lady Xu Zhiqing? Isn't this girl here to visit me? I'm currently in the period of abstinence, so it's difficult for me to fulfill my past promises.
Just as he was thinking sadly, the eldest lady over there had already said happily: "Please come quickly!"
While he was talking, a burst of laughter came from outside the door: "Miss Xiao, Brother Lin, I'm here uninvited. Don't take it off." Three people walked in outside the door one after another. The leader's face was thin. He is the best scholar in the world, Xu Wei. Next to him was Su Qinglian, a famous actress from Hangzhou with white hair and beauty, and behind him was Miss Xu Zhiqing, who had extraordinary experience.
The eldest lady had already stood up and came forward to greet him. She bowed respectfully and said, "My little lady, Xiao Yuruo, pays homage to Mr. Xu, Madam and Miss Xu."
Xu Wei laughed and helped her up and said: "How can the eldest lady be so polite? In the past in Jinling, I was still taken care of by Miss Guo."
Su Qinglian was in Hangzhou because of the matchmaking between these two people, so she was naturally grateful and said with a smile: "My husband is right, my husband and I are today thanks to Mr. Lin and the eldest lady. Qing Lian has no teeth." memorable."
Xu Zhiqing pulled Xiao Yuruo and said, "Is this the sister of the Xiao family? She is indeed beautiful and dignified, with all kinds of appearances. I have wanted to talk to my sister for a long time, but I just have free time today. I hope my sister will not blame her."
The eldest lady hurriedly said: "What did my sister say?" When Yuruo first arrived in the capital, she should have visited Mr. Xu and her sister first, but she has been busy with work recently and has no time. She was preparing to pay a visit tomorrow, but she didn't expect to call her Xu. Your Excellency has taken the lead, and I, as a junior, am really ashamed."
Lin Wanrong heard them drop their book bags in a formal manner. The boss was not used to it, so he smiled and clasped his fists and said: "Mr. Xu, long time no see, how are you? Sister Su, how are you? Miss Xu, how are you too!"
Xu Zhiqing continued to talk to Xiao Yuruo as if she didn't hear what he said. She had not glanced at Lin Wanrong since she entered the room, which made Lin feel angry. Damn it, the pistol he fired that day was in vain. Waste of ammo.
These two women, Xu Zhiqing is five or six years older, are both beautiful and intelligent people. After saying a few words, they called each other affectionately. Lin Wanrong shook his head after hearing this. Women's friendship really comes cheap.
He turned to look at Su Qinglian and said with a smile: "Sister Su, I haven't seen you for a few days, but you are getting younger and more beautiful. It must be the credit of Mr. Xu's nourishing and irrigating. I congratulate you two, and thank you for the matchmaking wine." When will you treat me to a drink? Haha!"
He was the great matchmaker for Xu and Su, and they were so familiar with each other, so it was no harm to make some jokes, which made the two young ladies talking over there blush and curse secretly for their shamelessness.
Su Qinglian was a person who had been through the mortal world. Hearing his half-vegetarian words, Su Qinglian couldn't help but blush. She said shyly, "Young Master Lin, don't make fun of me anymore. The reason why Qinglian is today is all because of the Young Master." Shi, I came here specifically to thank the matchmaker today."
Xu Wei stroked his beard and smiled beside him, and echoed: "That's right. Brother Lin is our great benefactor!"
Old man Xu's complexion was much better than when he was in Jinling. It seemed that Sister Su was also a wonderful person who raised people. He laughed dirtyly twice, pulled Xu Wei and whispered: "Mr. Xu, thank you for the matchmaker's wine tonight." It's okay to eat some more, but I have something to ask you for help."
Xu Weiqi said: "It's rare to be able to ask Brother Lin to ask for help. Please tell me quickly. As long as Xu can do it, he will definitely obey his orders."
Lin Wanrong chuckled, gritted his teeth and said, "I want to enter the palace!"