Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Lian chuckled while preparing to meet Jia Huan, who sought a favor. Despite his initial reluctance, he was intrigued by Huan's unexpected invitation to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. Huan, only eight, claimed to have earned silver from a storybook he wrote and wanted to hire a personal attendant. He proposed using honeycomb briquettes to save on firewood costs, estimating a yearly saving of 20 taels. This caught Jia Lian's interest, as he recognized the potential for profit in procurement. Their conversation revealed Huan's cleverness and ambition, hinting at future business opportunities within the Jia household.

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