Chapter 372: Taking Turns to Plead Poverty
Chapter 372: Taking Turns to Plead Poverty
Suddenly, a bad feeling arose in Xiang Weinan's heart. "So..." "You also know, our family's situation is really not well-off. Just a month ago, my parents couldn't even afford to eat. It took all my savings to open that clothing store, but we didn't have much business for several days. We're extremely poor. The thirty taels of silver for the private room was truly too expensive, almost our entire savings," explained Shu Yu, sighing heavily. "But we had no choice at that time. Even if it meant bankrupting ourselves, I had to do it to get that painting. Now I'm completely broke, and when I go back, I don't know if my parents will beat me to death." Xiang Weinan's temple throbbed, feeling like he had fallen for her tricks. As she continued with her increasingly intense and pitiful narrative, Xiang Weinan finally couldn't bear it any longer and called Hu Li. "Go get fifty taels of silver for Miss Lu." Upon hearing his words, Shu Yu immediately stopped her rambling. "Truly, you understand righteousness, not taking a single coin from the common people. Your high moral standards are exemplary," Shu Yu praised. Xiang Weinan hadn't interacted with Shu Yu much before, so this was the first time he discovered how eloquent she could be. He couldn't help but wonder how Meng Yunzheng could tolerate her. As the fifty taels of silver were handed to her, Xiang Weinan pushed them directly in front of her and said, "Thirty taels of silver are for the room fee, and the remaining twenty taels can be considered your hardship fee. You've indeed worked hard today." Hardship fee... only twenty taels? Shu Yu's eyes revealed a hint of disdain, but she swiftly collected the silver notes with her hands. Xiang Weinan felt like he was going to vomit blood from the way she looked at him. "Twenty taels is not a small amount. Don't forget, I may be an official in Jiangyuan County, but I've only just arrived here. I have no foundation or connections in the county town. If I want to get things done, I have to spend money. In such a short time, the entire county yamen is almost bankrupt. It's not easy being an official." Shu Yu chuckled, suppressing the urge to roll her eyes. Was this his improvised response? She finishes singing, and he takes over with a plea of poverty. Give me a break. Isn't this fifty taels of silver supposed to be funding? Can't you report it and have your superiors reimburse you? This piece of evidence is so crucial that if it weren't for us, you'd have to exhaust other means to find it, and that would cost more than fifty taels. But she decided to stop while she was ahead. She wasn't really trying to squeeze more silver out of Xiang Weinan. After collecting the silver notes, Shu Yu nodded and said, "Alright, I understand you. Let's make it less for the hardship fee. After all, I'm a generous person." Just as Da Niu returned and was walking towards them, Shu Yu also stood up. Her aunt and uncle should have said enough by now, and if she didn't go back, they would start worrying. She bid farewell to Xiang Weinan. "Since there's nothing else here, I'll take my aunt and uncle home. If there's anything, please send someone to find us." "Alright," Xiang Weinan agreed. "Tell your family what to say and what not to say. They mustn't disclose anything about the black market, even for their own safety. It's best to keep the black market matters buried in their hearts." "I understand." Shu Yu turned and left. But after walking a few steps, as if suddenly remembering something, she abruptly turned her head back. "By the way, since Lord Xiang couldn't make up his mind about rewarding my uncle, would you like to hear my suggestion?" Special thanks to these patrons for their support!!!
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