Chapter 1170: Chapter 1170: Wait for Me Chapter 1170: Chapter 1170: Wait for Me The rice shop was tidied up neatly, with everything inside brand new: the counter, tables, and stools were all freshly made. Not a single item was second-hand.

Wang Meng said that the opening of the shop was a joyous occasion, and they should use new items as much as possible for good luck and auspiciousness. Su Yunjin followed her second sister, Su Ningxiu, around the rice shop to take a look.

For today’s opening, the rice shop had prepared in advance rice, white flour, and various kinds of coarse grains and bean flour. Opening a rice shop typically means not just selling rice but also various staple grains. The second sister and Wang Meng’s shop was the same: they had rice, as well as other flours, brown rice, etc.

Having a complete array of goods meant that more customers would come to shop, whether they were rich or poor. The wealthy could buy high-quality rice and refined flour, while those with less money could buy brown rice, coarse grains, and even corn flour and bean flour. In this way, regardless of their wealth, everyone could come to the store to buy what they needed.

The more customers the shop had, the more silver they could earn. Especially in such a small town, the number of wealthy people was limited after all, and most residents were actually those without much money.

How much silver would they miss out on if they only sold expensive goods? Su Ningxiu grabbed a handful of rice and said with a smile, “Little sister, your husband says this rice is fragrant and makes the best porridge. When you and your brother-in-law go back, I’ll give you a bag to take home and cook.”

Su Yunjin wasn’t shy about accepting her second sister’s offer.

She readily agreed.

“Alright, second sister, then I’ll take it back and see if it’s really as fragrant as you say?” After all, Su Yunjin and Gu Ya had come by carriage.

The rice Su Ningxiu gave her could simply be placed on the carriage.

It wouldn’t be a hassle to take back.

After Su Ningxiu gave rice to Su Yunjin, she naturally also gave some to Mrs. Shen and her elder brother’s family. Besides rice, Su Ningxiu also gave them flour, as it was the first day their shop was open.

Su Yunjin felt it wouldn’t be right to ask for too much from her second sister; she only took the rice and didn’t ask for anything else, while Mrs. Shen and the others took a bag of flour apart from the rice.

As the lion dance outside came to an end, everyone swarmed in to buy rice. Gu Ya saw that the shop suddenly became crowded and, concerned that people might bump into his pregnant wife, shielded her and moved to the side.

Wang Meng was too busy to manage alone, so Su Ningxiu helped out with selling. Mrs. Shen and the others saw the crowd and joined in to assist. Only Su Yunjin and Gu Ya didn’t go over.

Su Yunjin was pregnant and it wasn’t convenient for her, while Gu Ya stayed to take care of his wife and didn’t go to help. Su Yunjin sat to the side while everyone else was at the front buying goods.

Nobody was going to come over to her side.

Seeing that her second sister’s business was doing well that day, and having just received rice from her, Su Yunjin urged Gu Ya to go help as well, “Husband, you don’t need to watch over me. Look, second sister and the others seem overwhelmed. Why don’t you go lend a hand?”

Gu Ya turned his head and noticed that the business was indeed booming, and Su Ningxiu’s side seemed unable to keep up. Su Yunjin gave Gu Ya a gentle push.

“Husband, go ahead! I’ll be fine here. After we help second sister and the others through this busy period, we can head back.” Since her second sister’s shop was so busy that day, Su Yunjin and Gu Ya wouldn’t stay over for a meal after giving their gift and celebrating with them.

They could return home.

Gu Ya thought for a moment.

After giving his wife several instructions, he left to help Su Ningxiu and the others sell goods. “Yunjin, be obedient and wait here for me. I’ll be back shortly.”

Su Yunjin nodded, “Okay, Husband, I’ll wait for you right here.”

Gu Ya left.

Su Yunjin sat there when suddenly she sensed someone approaching. Subconsciously raising her head, she saw a tall man standing before her.