Chapter 204: Get it back

Today is the third day since the launch of Tianshangju gift boxes. Everyone who got the news rushed to buy them. The 300 boxes that Ye Jiayao had originally prepared for three days were sold out in less than half a day. Those who didn't buy any paid a deposit to pre-order for tomorrow.

Ye Jiayao calculated the accounts and found that today's net profit was two thousand three hundred taels, and the sales momentum would be even stronger in the future. The reservations for tomorrow alone have exceeded today's number.

Ye Jiayao was very pleased. In ancient times, the New Year was the off-season for restaurants. Every household celebrated the New Year at home. This was a tradition. The ancients valued tradition the most, and every festival had to be prepared carefully. Unlike modern times, everyone is too lazy to cook, so they go to the hotel for dinner, eat well, sing karaoke and play cards, and relax. Therefore, the launch of the gift box can make up for the losses caused by the off-season to a certain extent. You know, they still owe 800,000 taels of silver.

"Second Young Madam, we received another order for twenty boxes." Jiang Yue ran in happily with an order.

"It seems that we have to make 500 boxes tomorrow." Jiang Yue said.

Ye Jiayao was worried: "We make cakes, the quantity doesn't matter, but we are worried that the Zhubaozhai won't be able to supply them."

"Let Manager Zhao urge them to work overtime and do as much as they can. But one thing is that the quality must be guaranteed." Ye Jiayao ordered. Those who can afford gift boxes are all rich people. They are not afraid of the price as long as they feel that it is worth the money.

"Yeah!" Jiang Yue's clear eyes sparkled with excitement. She was already very happy that she sold more than 20 boxes on the first day. On the second day, she sold more than 70 boxes. She was so happy that she almost screamed. As a result, today was a big boom. Such a small cake shop was like a treasure pot. The key was that she also participated in the planning of this gift box set, which made her feel very proud.

Isn't that a bit of a failure? Such a small achievement made her so excited, while the second young lady could make a sensation in the city with just an idea. She still has a lot to learn!

After Jiang Yue left, Ye Jiayao used the abacus to recalculate the accounts she had just calculated. She fiddled with the abacus slowly, but her mind was not focused. She made several mistakes and had to start over again. She calculated over and over again, making herself look very busy.

When Jiang Yue came back, Ye Jiayao was still calculating, and the data she obtained each time was different.

"Second Young Madam, it's time for us to go back home." Jiang Yue looked at the sky. The Marquis would be back today, so if they went back now, they would just catch the Young Master getting off duty.

"The accounts haven't been reconciled yet. Let me calculate it again." Ye Jiayao said calmly.

"Still settling! Second Young Madam, you've already calculated it several times." Jiang Yue muttered. She knew that the Young Master would be back today, but she was still settling the accounts. Which was more important, settling the accounts or the Young Master?
Ye Jiayao sighed silently, put away the abacus, and closed the account book. What needs to be faced must be faced.

When Ye Jiayao returned home, Qiao Xi said, "The prince has returned. He changed his clothes and went to the madam's place. Tell the second young lady to come back as soon as she gets home."

Ye Jiayao nodded, her face looking normal with no visible emotion, and went into the house to wash and change clothes.

Since the incident that night, today's dinner was the most well-attended one. Even Liuli and Chunfeng, who rarely showed up, came. The two would occasionally exchange glances and smile. It seemed that things were going well. Qiao was trying to please You more and more carefully, and You also showed a long-lost gentle smile. On the other hand, she and Chunyu had no communication throughout the whole process. A few times, she felt his eyes on her, and when she looked up, she found that he was concentrating on eating with his eyebrows down. It turned out to be her illusion.

I feel inexplicably lost.

After dinner, the Marquis called his three sons to the study, and the women moved to the side room to drink tea and talk.

"The day after tomorrow is Laba Festival. In previous years, Mingxiu helped with the sacrificial ceremonies. This year, there are two new people in the family, and Third Uncle's family is also here. The sacrificial ceremonies should be more grand. Jinxuan, put aside your outside matters for now. Ancestor sacrifice is the top priority. You should follow Mingxiu and learn from him." Yu said gently.

"Yes." Ye Jiayao responded meekly.

"Mother, what should I do then?" Liuli asked.

Yu said in a gentle voice: "You should learn it. When you go to your fiefdom in the future, you will have to take care of all the affairs by yourself."

Liuli was unusually obedient: "Then I will learn from my sister-in-law."

Yu nodded with satisfaction: "Okay."

Then Liuli talked about the pomp of the sacrifice in the palace. Ye Jiayao sat there quietly, but could not hear a word, as her mind had already flown to another person.

There is no winning or losing in love, only you give in and I give in. This time, Chunyu was so strong, why did he force her like this? Wouldn't it be better for them to keep it to themselves? Did he care so much about a sentence?
She didn't know when the conversation ended, but when she saw Qiao and Liuli stand up and leave, she followed suit.

When going out, Liuli deliberately lagged behind by two steps and waited for Ye Jiayao.

"You seem to be in a bad mood today! What's wrong? Did you have an argument? Oh, could it be that second brother really believed those words? In fact, it's not second brother's fault. You are so likable, second brother will definitely be nervous!" Liuli chuckled, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

This is really an unexpected gain. She didn't expect that after this incident, Chunfeng treated her well, but Chunyu started to have a quarrel with the man named Ye. Liuli was happy just thinking about it.

Ye Jiayao glanced at her indifferently and left without saying a word.

"Hey, sister-in-law, do you want me to ask Chunfeng to explain to brother?" Liuli said loudly behind him. One could hear the gloating smile in her words.

Jiang Yue turned her head and glared at Liuli, muttering, "This Third Young Lady is too abominable."

"Why bother with her?" Ye Jiayao sneered. What a villain. Getting angry with her would be making things difficult for herself.

Xia Chunyu came back after a long time. As soon as he came back, he went straight into the bathroom. Qiao Xi wanted to go with him to serve him, but he coldly refused.

Qiao Xi looked at the Second Young Madam worriedly. This couldn't go on any longer. I heard that Aunt Gui was brought in when the Madam and the Marquis were angry. Ye Jiayao whispered, "You guys should leave first!"

Not long after, Xia Chunyu came out. Ye Jiayao went forward to help him undress. He turned around to avoid her hand and went to open the cabinet, but the cabinet was empty. Ye Jiayao didn't know when the quilt inside disappeared. She believed that it was either Jiang Yue or Qiao Xi who did it.

Xia Chunyu saw two quilts on the bed, so he took one and went straight to the study.

Ye Jiayao followed him: "Chunyu, do you think this is interesting?"

She had thought of many opening lines, and this one was undoubtedly the worst.

Xia Chunyu had a blank expression on his face and said nothing as he made his bed.

Seeing his aloof look, Ye Jiayao's grievances that she had endured for many days suddenly came to her mind, and she forgot all the prepared remarks.

"It's just a small matter, why are you so angry? Am I so evil? If you don't want to see me, don't want to be with me anymore, just say the word and I'll leave immediately."

Xia Chunyu didn't even raise his eyelids and treated her as air.

This kind of silent sulking is the most troublesome thing. If you want to quarrel, then quarrel; if you want to scold, then scold; just vent it out and it will be fine.

"If you don't say it, I'll take it as your consent!" Ye Jiayao said.

The other party still didn't respond.

"Hey, what will happen if you make a sound?"

"Xia Chunyu, you are simply a stupid donkey, so stupid that there is no cure." Ye Jiayao said harshly and turned away.

Doesn't he know her feelings? If she doesn't like him, who would marry him? She can earn that little money in a minute, who cares! She works so hard outside, works hard at home, is so careful, pleases this person, offends that person, why? It's a contract marriage, who can do this to her extent? Doesn't he have a heart?
Hearing her footsteps leaving, Xia Chunyu looked up, and seeing that she had no intention of leaving, he lay down again with peace of mind.

In fact, his heart had softened a long time ago, but he had provoked her with these harsh words. As long as she could say something nice, this matter would be over. He had always been the one coaxing her, so what if she coaxed him once? Wasn't she good at coaxing people before? Now he was in a dilemma, with no way for him to get off.

The scene in front of him suddenly fell into darkness. The woman actually turned off the lights and went to bed. Xia Chunyu was very depressed.

Ye Jiayao felt upset. He had taken away all her quilts and forgot to ask Qiao Xi to get a hot water bottle. She was shivering from the cold. Damn it, get the quilt back.

Ye Jiayao did what she thought. She got out of bed tremblingly and lit the oil lamp.

Xia Chunyu quickly closed his eyes and listened attentively. When he heard her walking towards the study, he actually felt a little nervous.

Just ask him to go back and he will do it.

But what I expected was that I felt cold all over and my quilt was snatched away.

Ye Jiayao walked back holding the quilt.

Xia Chunyu was stunned and sat up suddenly. Did this woman want to freeze him to death?

Xia Chunyu jumped out of bed, put on his shoes carelessly, and chased after him.

"Give me back the quilt."

Ye Jiayao pouted and raised her neck: "This is mine."

"Yours? Is there a name written on it?" Xia Chunyu pulled the corner of the quilt.

Ye Jiayao pulled the corner he was holding towards her: "It's mine even if there's no name on it."

Then he wrapped himself in the quilt and lay down on the bed: "If you want a quilt, go ask Qiao Xi for it yourself. How dare you steal my quilt?"

Xia Chunyu was stunned for a moment, then he climbed onto the bed, pulled the quilt out from under her and covered himself with it, snorting coldly, "Ask Qiao Xi for it. That sounds nice. I'm sure you asked someone to hide the quilt."

Ye Jiayao pulled back: "Don't be so self-indulgent. I don't have the time to do such boring things."

He pulled it back: "Just deny it! You are still stubborn."

"You are the one who is stubborn. You have no conscience. You left me alone without caring about me. If you are tired of me, just say it directly. Why do you have to use this excuse to keep pestering me? And you asked me to think it over clearly. I have thought it over clearly. None of you men are good..." Ye Jiayao cursed and tears fell.

(End of this chapter)