As the twelfth lunar month came around, Cheng Su was not only busy with her studies but also had business matters to attend to. She also had to prepare for the New Year by taking care of all the social and personal obligations, including those with various suppliers and manufacturers. Sending gifts at the end of the year had become a customary practice.
For this purpose, she discussed with the heads of various industries and finalized a variety of procurement lists. Song Xiaojang, who was in charge of general procurement, was being run ragged by her directions.
Qi Fenglian came to Cheng Su exasperated at this time, asking for leave, saying that she was mostly recovered from her illness and wanted to go back to deal with her matters with Zhang Jisheng.
Cheng Su asked, "Did he really run back home?"
