Farming with Taobao - C45

Chapter 45 Road to Well-off (21)

After everyone finished their banter, they returned to the main topic at hand.

The Auntie Li asked Black Bean, “Are you done cleaning up the house? What else is missing? “Don’t be courteous with my aunt. If there’s anything else, just say it. Today’s a good day, and I’m living in it for good luck. I can’t drag this on until tomorrow.”

Black Bean smiled as he replied, “Aunt, don’t worry. I have already packed everything up, and don’t worry about the things that are missing. We’re going to move in today. At night, we’re all going to squeeze together, so we’ll be living there. Fortunately, the weather is cold, so it’s warm to squeeze in. ”

Li Yannian took the chance and said: “I just so happen to know about this matter. Brother, look at you, you guys have been busy these past few days, aren’t you all so dirty that you can rub mud rope on your bodies? We need a new atmosphere when we move. While the afternoon is warm, all of you should take a bath together and change into a set of clean clothes. Otherwise, we can squeeze in at night and smoke each other to death. ”

Black Bean’s face reddened, he thought to himself that he loved cleanliness in the village, which young man was as diligent as he was, getting pushed by girls to wash their hair and bathe every few days, and there were even more who didn’t see water in half a year?

Mao Dou immediately covered his nose and grimaced. “So smelly, so smelly.”

In the end, without any accidents, Black Bean gave him a chestnut to eat, “I was also talking about you, in a while rub it clean, if you don’t wash it clean, don’t go to bed.”

Auntie Li was immediately amused when she saw this. “Alright, alright, hurry up and boil some water for you. If you clean up earlier, then go back to your home.”

Everyone laughed.

An afternoon passed just like that. Li siblings, Zhao Xu and the other two finished their last meal at the Auntie Li’s house, then carried their bags back to their new home.

The carpenter hurriedly rushed to make three beds. Li Yannian would sleep on the third floor, Mao Dou and Black Bean would sleep on the first floor, and the remaining bed would be given to Zhao Xu. He was afraid that if anything happened at night, no one would care for him, so he followed the two brothers to sleep on the first floor.

The bedding on the bed was all new bedding that was bought in the town. When the sun was high, Li Yannian had taken out the terrace to bask in the sun for a while, so naturally, her fluidity and lightness couldn’t compare to the modern duvet, but it was much better than Auntie Li’s.

Lying in bed at night with a soft quilt covering them, the entire family was somewhat emotional and excited. Mao Dou was too young to remember, so naturally, he didn’t feel very touched. He just felt too happy that he had a new house and a new bed to sleep in.

But Black Bean was different. During this half year, he had experienced the feeling of hunger and cold, as well as the taste of despair. But suddenly, his days became better day by day, as if he was sinking into a pot of honey. When he looked back, the life that he could not eat or sleep with was just like hell. He didn’t want to see another day like that.

Compared to the two brothers, Li Yannian was simply excited because she finally obtained an independent space of her own. The house was built according to her wishes. The three siblings each had their own bedroom and cloakroom. It was a pity that the current conditions were limited and she couldn’t get the bathroom system in. The convenience was still not that convenient. When she had more money in the future and had the ability to reform the housing environment, she would definitely find a house with a personal guard to stay in.

Zhao Xu shook his head, the breathing of the Black Bean and Mao Dou brothers on the bed next door had gradually become steady, and in the silent night, it was extremely clear. He kept counting until his eyelids started to feel heavy. Unknowingly, he had fallen asleep as well.

The next morning, the entire family was brimming with smiles. It was obvious that they were still immersed in the joy of moving to a new home. Li Yannian and Mao Dou made a simple breakfast for everyone. There was a bowl of rice porridge, 70% of cooked yellowish fried eggs, and a small plate of pickled vegetables.

When Zhao Xu saw the porridge, his eyes brightened up, but when Li Yannian looked over suspiciously, his eyes became lifeless once again.

Black Bean could tell that his sister was “buying” things, and thinking back to the words that the Auntie Li said yesterday, “If you can’t eat, you can’t wear it, and you’ll be poor”, he couldn’t help but laugh, and shook his head without saying a word. He picked up his bowl of porridge and started eating after blowing on it.

Halfway through his meal, Black Bean suddenly thought of something, “Er Niu, why hasn’t the Gu Family come for paper today? It can’t be that he changed his mind at the last minute and didn’t acknowledge what we said? ”

Li Yannian laughed: “How could you reject the benefits of sending yourself to my doorstep? However, even if they don’t want it, it doesn’t matter. They aren’t the only ones who want it. ”

It was easy to say, but she was also worried. With so many pieces of paper in her hands, she didn’t dare take the risk of giving them to someone else. If she had one or two more shopkeepers, it would be bad if she caused any more trouble. If the Gu Family really changed their mind, then those ten thousand pieces of paper could only be left for Black Bean to play with.

But Black Bean did not doubt her words, seeing her calm expression, he did not continue asking. After breakfast, the family then packed a trip home. Before lunch, an unexpected guest arrived.

“Manager Xu, why are you here in person?”

When Black Bean opened the door, he saw a familiar smiling face through the crack of the door, he could not help but exclaim in shock.

He rubbed his nose and said: “A few days ago I heard that there were happy events in your house, and that there were even papers stored in the workshop. Our boss said that he would not cause trouble for your house, and would only come to ask for more after you guys have made the wine … Um, congratulations on the success of Brother Li’s new house. This month, our boss said that we have enough people in the workshop. Ten thousand is enough for sale, but I don’t know if Brother Li … Is that convenient? ”

Black Bean was happy that he came to ask for more, he did not even have time to be happy, how could he care about the strange attitude of the Manager Xu, he immediately said: “This is not convenient, wait a moment, I will go call my sister.”

Manager Xu’s expression became a lot more relaxed, and his attitude became even more natural: “That’s good. Brother Li, do as you please. I’ll just stand there.”

Black Bean was in a hurry to call for his subordinates, so he did not bother to greet them. He ran up to the third floor and said, “Er Niu, Manager Xu is here. He said he wanted ten thousand pieces of paper.”

Li Yannian blinked, thinking that this person could not bear it any longer, so she came.

“Alright, big brother will go down and ask him if he has enough men and gold.” There was plenty of paper, but he didn’t know if he could finish moving it today. I’ll go to the second floor and put everything away.

Black Bean nodded his head: “Alright, I will go now.”

As he spoke, he left like the wind.

Manager Xu was walking around the first floor in circles anxiously. The few waiters who came along looked at each other, confused as to why the restaurant manager was suddenly in such a awkward position.

But soon, Big Brother Li came down from the second floor.

Manager Xu went up to him anxiously. “What do you mean?”

Black Bean was curious in his heart. Naturally, he would hand the goods over with money, what else could he say? He remembered his sister’s instructions and leisurely said: “The goods are all on the second floor. Has Manager Xu brought enough people? If it’s not enough, I’ll help you borrow an ox cart from the Uncle Li next door. ”

For some reason, Manager Xu’s face flushed red as he nodded his head, “I brought three carriages with me, it should be enough.”

He was a little surprised again. “You really have ten thousand pieces of paper?”

Manager Xu laughed awkwardly: “How could that be, of course it’s because of you. “Well, this is just a hundred taels of gold. Brother Li, are you sure you can trust me now?”

Black Bean peeked inside his opened purse, revealing a piece of yellow and shiny fatty ingot, he said with satisfaction: “Manager Xu is straightforward, then quickly bring your helper to carry the paper with me.”

The suspense in Manager Xu had finally subsided. Before he came, his boss had already instructed him to screw over the Li Family’s young lady. He was probably unhappy about this matter, and did not know if he would be able to complete this important transaction. After all, the Gu family had a huge advantage in this business, so no matter who they sought, they would not force them to buy or sell it, even as a noble Royal Merchant.

He didn’t expect things to go so smoothly.

Taking advantage of the servants following Black Bean up to the second floor to carry paper, Manager Xu touched the door of the first floor’s bedroom, which was partially closed, and peeked inside. He only saw a fourteen or fifteen year old boy, who was wearing a coarse cloth jacket, sitting there with a dazed look in his eyes. To his left was the youngest child of the Li family, Mao Dou. He held a brush in his hand and carefully copied a letter.

He was curious about who Mao Dou was talking about. With a quick glance, he felt that Mao Dou was abnormal. However, he suddenly felt that someone was looking at him with alertness. He immediately raised his head and looked at Zhao Xu who was rumored to be abandoned by the Prince Yi’s Mansion due to his stupidity.

“Alright, we should finish this round. Manager Xu …”

Manager Xu hurriedly returned to the living room and took a seat. When he turned his head, his gaze met Li Yannian’s gaze. The depth of that gaze seemed to contain a hint of hidden probing. Manager Xu’s heart stopped beating for no reason, and then he laughed at himself for being sensitive. Today, he probably felt guilty, so it seemed like everyone had their own article, which was difficult to understand.

He’s just a kid…

Li Yannian knew she had startled her, and smiled apologetically: “I just heard that it was from the Manager Xu, so I came down to take a look. “There isn’t much good tea in the countryside. If it’s too expensive, there won’t be any in the house, so I can only drink my tea in vain.”

Manager Xu ridiculed in his heart. Just today’s matter alone was enough for the Li Family to accept a hundred gold liangs. No matter how expensive the tea leaves were, they were not as expensive as the gold. However, he still smiled and nodded: “Miss Li is too polite, there’s no need to trouble yourself.

Seeing him say that, Li Yannian also gave up, and sat in the living room together with him, waiting for the shop assistant and Black Bean to count all the papers.

A hundred pieces of paper and knives were easily moved. In a short while, it was all moved. Li Yannian looked at Manager Xu and Black Bean who had finished calculating the accounts, received the payment for the goods and sent them out the door.

Li Yannian saw that the horse carriages were all sealed, from the outside, she could not see what was inside, and said worriedly: “Manager Xu, please wait a while before leaving the village, if anyone asks why you guys are here, please help them out.”

The Manager Xu nodded his head in understanding, “Do not reveal your wealth. I know what you mean, rest assured.”

As he said this, he waved goodbye to them and led a few waiters on their way to the manor.

If it was anyone else, Li Yannian would have stayed behind to eat a meal before leaving. Even if it was someone from the Gu family, she still remembered Black Bean sending himself to her doorstep to receive a slap across the face. No wonder they were only here now. They probably wanted to take advantage of their family’s happy occasion when everyone was in a good mood to reduce the negative points they had left behind.

Truly a wise man.

Li Yannian and the Manager Xu not far away, one of them closed the door and counted the money.