The next day, after breakfast, Lian Manman watched over the shop for a while before heading to the backyard to select the larger sweet potatoes left from yesterday and washed them clean by the well. Then, she went to the vegetable garden, picked a couple of tender ears of corn, and gathered some fresh vegetables, all packed into a basket, planning to visit Wang Youheng in town.
Wu Lang and Xiao Qi had the day off and said they would go with her.
They didn't take a cart and, carrying the basket, walked into town. Upon entering Jisheng Hall, Shopkeeper Wang hurried over to greet them and, knowing they were there to see Wang Youheng, led them straight to the backyard.
"Young Owner is reading in the study," Shopkeeper Wang informed Lian Manman and the others.
