Lin Shanyue brought four types of pastries in the exact quantities previously agreed upon. Du Yong nodded, checked them one by one, and smiled. "Liu Niang had things to attend to during the day yesterday, so I didn't get to see her, but we managed to chat for a few moments in the evening. She couldn't praise you enough, and I trust her judgment. I hope we will have a pleasant partnership moving forward."
Lin Shanyue smiled. "A pleasant partnership indeed."
Du Yong signaled for the teahouse manager to bring over two account books. "These are specifically for keeping track of our transactions. You keep one, and I’ll keep the other. Every time we settle up, we’ll do it face-to-face so everything remains clear."
Chapter 31