You are my golden finger

Chapter 132: Spring in the Distance (1)

Time flies, winter gradually fades away, and before we know it, it is the end of the year again.

The Imperial College officially started its winter vacation on the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month. As usual, several boys went to the construction site. Lin Xijin took Xijia, Xinlan and Anan to inspect the shops.

"I saw this set first, so I won't give it to you."

"Whatever I get first is mine!"

Before entering the store, she heard two people arguing in the children's clothing store. Lin Xijin motioned Xinlan to go over and take a look.

When I entered the store, I saw two girls holding each sleeve of a rose-red dress, arguing fiercely, neither of them willing to let go. The maids stood beside their respective masters, and the clerk stood aside helplessly, obviously trying to persuade them to stop was ineffective.

"Hello, beautiful young lady! I am the designer of this store. In my opinion, this dress is more suitable for her who is lively and playful. You have an elegant temperament, and this dress is not very suitable for you. Can I help you find one that suits you better?" Xin Lan said to the girl with a gentle appearance.

"You! But I was here first..." The girl looked at her suspiciously.

"Well, it's okay. Humility is a virtue, right? Besides, we should choose clothes that are more suitable for ourselves. I'll explain it to you later, okay?" Xin Lan said to another girl, "Miss, you have fair skin and a sweet look. This dress really suits you. If you are sure you like it, you can take it to check out. There is only one left, so you have to place your order quickly!"

After hearing what Xin Lan said, the girl asked the clerk to take off her dress and hurried to pay.

Xin Lan took the girl to the compartment where clothes were customized for VIPs and walked to a sky blue dress.

This dress is composed of a blue long skirt and a cape of the same color. The hem of the long skirt is embroidered with golden ripples, and the chest is also embroidered with flying birds and auspicious clouds in the same color thread. The cape has a circle of white fox fur on the collar, and the hem is also embroidered with golden ripples.

Xin Lan said to the girl, "Miss, this dress suits your elegant and graceful temperament very well. Do you like it? This is custom-made by the niece of the Taifu Mansion. If you like it, I will give it to you first, and I will design another one for her."

"I like it. I'll go pay for it right away!" The girl fell in love with the dress at first sight. She was afraid that if she was a little late she would miss it, so she hurried to pay for it.

The conflict between the two girls was resolved at once, and two valuable business deals were concluded. Several people gave Xin Lan a thumbs up.

"Sister, you sold your new clothes, what will you wear for the New Year?" An An asked with concern.

"Oh, it's okay. Mother and grandma sent me lots of new clothes. I'll have plenty to wear!"

Xin Lan answered indifferently.

Lin Xijin sent New Year gifts in advance to all the familiar families, and accompanied Xinlan into the palace to pay a visit to the empress dowager, the imperial concubine and others. She also went to the Taifu Mansion and prepared to return to Shiziwo to celebrate the New Year.

Since Qi Po and several children were accompanying them this time, Lin Xijin decided to go with everyone. All the people who came to Kyoto with Shiziwo and the craftsmen who came with Master Lu went back together to celebrate the New Year.

The others continued to stay in Kyoto. Lin Xijin gave them New Year red envelopes in advance and instructed the butler to prepare enough food and distribute New Year gifts to everyone during the New Year.

Everyone was eager to go home, and apart from staying in a hotel at night, they hardly stopped on the road, thanks to the old bones of Qi Po. But perhaps because Qi Po also exercised on weekdays and drank spiritual spring water every day, the road was flat after paving with cement, and the carriage was comfortable enough, she did not feel uncomfortable at all.

The little ones had been away from Shiziwo for several months. They were so attached to their home that they wanted to grow wings and fly back, but they were still able to keep their composure. Xihui, Xinfeng, Xingcheng, and Xiaowen were preparing to take part in the provincial examination next year, and they discussed academic matters along the way.

Xijia, Xinlan, Anan and Lin Xijin sat together, immersed in their own designs, either drawing or discussing, and occasionally playing games.

Lin Xijin looked at the children and felt a sense of joy at having achieved success.

In just five days, everyone returned to Qingyuan County. Although the wind still carried the chill of winter, the children, longing for their hometown, still lifted the curtains of the car.

At this time, the streets of Qingyuan County were bustling with people as everyone was out shopping for New Year goods. Although it was only the 26th day of the lunar year, red lanterns had already been hung in front of the shops on the street, creating a festive atmosphere.

The shops are full of goods, the vendors are well stocked with goods, people are in a hurry to go in and out of the shops, no one comes out empty-handed, but their faces are full of smiles... All of this makes up the prosperous and lively street scene of Qingyuan.

"Sister, shall we go downstairs for a walk?" Xijia asked.

"Let's go home first and go out for a walk another day." With a row of carriages, Lin Xijin was not interested in shopping.

"Princess, we'll take our leave first!" When they arrived near Qing'an Town, Master Lu and his team of craftsmen said goodbye and went home.

"Thank you for your hard work. Come to my house for a visit when you have free time." Lin Xijin invited him to take some time to visit Shiziwo, and asked the carriage to take them back before continuing to head towards Shiziwo.

The road was flat and wide, so it was easy for two carriages to pass each other. However, there were many more carriages and ox-drawn carts on the road than usual. Most of the goods on the carts were New Year goods, and people drove their carts to go out for business.

When he returned to the fork in the road leading to Shiziwo Village, Liang Derong saw from afar several heads popping out of the tile-roofed house of the guard post. Who else could it be but the clan leader, the village head and others?

"Princess, the clan leader and the village head are in front." Liang Derong reported hurriedly.

Lin Xijin hurriedly jumped off the carriage, and everyone jumped off after hearing the news.

"Uncle, why are you here?" Lin Xijin asked curiously.

"I thought you guys should go back in the next two days. Anyway, I have nothing to do, so I came out and sat for a while." The patriarch replied with a smile.

Lin Xijin was a little amused and helpless. She had returned home at the beginning of the month to handle some business matters and attend a few classes at the medical school.

But when I thought that they might be thinking about their son and grandson, I felt relieved.

"The weather is cold, why did you come out? Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?" Lin Xijin pretended to blame.

"It's not cold. We're warming ourselves by the charcoal fire, drinking tea, and chatting. It's very comfortable." The head of the village was also smiling.

"Get in the car, let's go home together."

Leaving behind two people on duty and some snacks, everyone drove home together.

The first to arrive home were the village head and Xiaowen, followed by Uncle Mu Xiong and others. Although there were fewer people in the car, there were more people following behind it.

Finally, the clan leader, Uncle Jianan, Xingwen, and Xingcheng also got off the car and went home first, and the villagers surrounded Lin Xijin's family and went back.

Lin Xijin and Qi Po greeted everyone, and a few children hurriedly distributed melon seeds, candies, and snacks to everyone. After a lively moment, everyone reluctantly dispersed.