The County Magistrate remained as amiable as ever, telling Li Yuzhu and Li Xing'an not to feel constrained, to act just as if they were at home, and he mentioned that the County Magistrate's Wife was not at the mansion, so if they needed anything, they should find him, as he would arrange their accommodations.
Li Yuzhu and Li Xing'an were frequent visitors of the County Magistrate Mansion, so naturally, they were not reserved, especially since Li Lixing was there; if anything was lacking or needed, Li Lixing would consult with the steward to help them get everything done.
After breakfast, Li Yuzhu inquired with Li Lixing about the sales situation of the consigned books.
"Earlier, they sold quickly, but now sales have slowed; only three to five books are sold daily, sometimes just one or two, leaving eighty books unsold," Li Lixing said, handing a list to Li Yuzhu.
