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The next evening, Fu Zhiwen returned to Yinhook Alley, this time not only with a list of meal orders but also with more than ten taels of silver.
"Elder sister-in-law, aside from today's meals, there are a few people who want to try each dish on the menu in turn, a different one every day, and I've marked the back of the list with those who've already paid," Fu Zhiwen handed the collected silver to Xiao Ruo.
Remembering that his elder sister-in-law had never gone to school and was illiterate, he added, "If there's anything you can't read, just ask my elder brother."
"I understand," Xiao Ruo said as she counted the silver and then handed two taels of silver to Fu Zhiwen, "You take this money, you'll be entering the examination venue soon, don't skimp on the books and writing materials you need to buy, and don't neglect the social relationships that should be maintained either, if the money isn't enough, just tell me or your elder brother."