Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 291 Yuyu, you are here, picking cotton

Yu Yu was sitting in Zuixianlou, happily enjoying the delicious food, her mouth full of the fragrance, and she was having a great time.

At this time, Xiaoyu, Li Hao, Cheng Chumo, and Qin Huaidao walked in from outside. When they saw Yuyu, Xiaoyu hurried over and said with a hint of anger, "Yuyu, you're back to the tavern. We were looking for you everywhere just now. We thought you had gone somewhere and we were really worried."

Yuyu swallowed the food in her mouth, stuck out her tongue playfully, and said, "Mom, I was just strolling around the market, and then I ran into Master Mi Feng, and brought him here to buy a coal stove. So, I invited him to our Zuixianlou to try the new food, so I came in first."

Li Hao laughed and joked, "You left without telling us. Don't do that again next time. You've made us worry."

Cheng Chumo also echoed: "That's right, but this new dish does look very tempting. Yuyu, what delicious food have you eaten? Come and recommend some to us."

Yuyu's eyes lit up and she immediately became energetic. Pointing at the dishes on the table, she said, "Brother Cheng, let me tell you, this sweet and sour carp is delicious. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. And this eight-treasure tofu is very delicious. You should try it too."

Qin Huaidao smelled the aroma of the food and nodded with a smile: "That sounds good. Let's not just stand there. Let's sit down and eat something together. We've been busy for so long and we're hungry."

Everyone sat around the table, eating delicious food and chatting and laughing.

Cheng Chumo swallowed a mouthful of food and said with a smile, "By the way, let me tell you something. The cotton over at the house has dried up. Brother Qin and I just went to check it out. While the sun is shining, we collected it all. The cotton is so dry and crisp, it's perfect for making cotton-padded jackets."

Qin Huaidao nodded and added, "Yes, and the cotton at Zuixianlou has also been collected. The sun is really helpful today. The cotton at both places has been properly processed. From now on, we can concentrate on making cotton-padded jackets."

Xiaoyu was delighted when she heard this and said, "That's great! All our hard work has paid off. Now that the cotton has been harvested, we can feel at ease. After dinner, we can discuss how to make warm cotton-padded jackets out of this cotton."

Li Hao nodded. "That's right. We need to plan carefully when making cotton-padded jackets. We need to think carefully about the style and size, so that everyone can wear comfortable and warm cotton-padded jackets to spend the winter."

Yuyu clapped her hands and said excitedly, "Wow, then we can make the cotton-padded jacket quickly. I've already thought of the style I want. It should have beautiful lace and a small flower embroidered on it. It will definitely look great."

Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing what Yu Yu said.

Li Hao put down his bowl and chopsticks, cleared his throat and said, "I was thinking that these cotton-padded jackets should be distributed properly."

"The Emperor, the Empress, the Retired Emperor, the Empress's three sons, and the three princesses, each of them must do a set. After all, they are the royal family, and we must show our respect."

"As for our family, each of us should get a set. Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaidao, and the secret guard Li Junxian should also not be left out. Each of us should also get a set. And each of us should also add a quilt, so that we can be warmer during the winter."

"As for the Emperor and Empress, prepare a quilt for them, and a separate quilt for the Emperor Emeritus. With this in mind, we'll be busy for a while."

Xiaoyu nodded in agreement and continued, "That's true, but it's what we have to do. I just don't know if there's enough cotton. We need to figure it out. If not, we'll have to find some more."

Cheng Chu thought for a moment and responded, "Madam, you're right. Let's first roughly estimate the amount needed. If the difference is not too big, we can look around to see if we can collect some more cotton, or use other thick materials as a substitute. After all, we have to have all these cotton-padded jackets and quilts ready."

Qin Huaidao also agreed: "Well, let's discuss it carefully after dinner, measure the dimensions and so on, and start as soon as possible. We will try to make all these as soon as possible so that we can send them over sooner."

Yuyu listened from the side, counting the number of people on her fingers, muttering, "With so many people, we have to work harder. But when it's all done, it will definitely be a great sense of accomplishment, and everyone will be able to warm up."

Yuyu patted her round belly and said to Xiaoyu, "Mom, I'm full. You guys take your time eating." Then she stood up.

Xiaoyu looked up at her and asked, "Where are you going?"

Yuyu stood up and said, "I'll go gather the cotton. Didn't they say that the cotton at the house and Zuixianlou has been dried? I'll gather them all together so that it will be convenient for us to make cotton-padded jackets and quilts later. We won't have to pile them here and there, which will be troublesome to find later."

Xiaoyu smiled and warned, "Then be careful and don't be clumsy. If you can't move it, call us for help. Got it?"

Yuyu nodded obediently: "I know, Mom, I will be careful, don't worry."

After saying that, he skipped and ran to where the cotton was placed. His little figure was full of energy, and he was thinking about sorting out all the cotton.

After everyone finished their meal, they all stood up and prepared to help pick up the cotton.

Li Hao wiped his hands and said, "Let's not delay any longer. Yuyu probably can't handle it alone. Let's go over and lend a hand."

Xiaoyu nodded in agreement: "Yes, although that girl is very motivated, she is not very strong after all. There must be a lot that she hasn't collected yet. Let's go quickly."

Cheng Chumo laughed and joked, "Haha, we can't fall behind. Let's go and see how the cotton is drying, and sort it out together."

Qin Huaidao also echoed and walked over there: "That's right, put it away as soon as possible so that we can start making cotton-padded jackets and quilts as soon as possible. We have to hurry up on this matter."

So, several people walked quickly towards the place where the cotton was stored. From a distance, they saw Yu Yu struggling to move a small pile of cotton to a place.

Her serious and hard-working look made everyone smile at each other, and then they quickened their pace to help.

After a while, the cotton that was originally scattered everywhere was gathered together with the concerted efforts of everyone and piled there neatly, waiting for the next step of making cotton coats and trousers.

Li Hao looked at the pile of cotton, clapped his hands and said, "Okay, the cotton has been gathered. How about now?"

Xiaoyu smiled and replied, "Of course we're going to start making them. Let's get all the tools we need ready, like needles, thread, fabrics, etc. Then we'll measure the sizes and start cutting the cotton and sewing them into cotton-padded jackets and quilts."

Yuyu jumped excitedly and shouted, "Okay, I can't wait. I'm going to get my little scissors and help cut, too. Mom, please teach me."

Cheng Chumo also perked up and said, "Haha, then let's divide the work. Brother Qin and I are stronger, so we'll be responsible for spreading the cotton evenly and compacting it. Madam and Miss Yuyu can focus on cutting and sewing. Brother Li, you can take charge of the overall planning and see if we can help you out. How about that?"

Qin Huaidao nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea. This way everyone will have their own responsibilities and efficiency will be higher. Let's try to finish all of these as soon as possible so that we can send them to everyone sooner."

Li Hao responded, "Okay, let's do as Brother Cheng said. Let's get started now and work hard."