Chapter 472: Give a Piece of Meat to Your Parents
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However, this doesn't mean that Lu Sanzhu has had a change of heart. He told Liang that he has a bigger plan in mind and can't afford to lose out on a monthly income of one tael of silver for the sake of a seemingly inexpensive jade pendant.
Of course, there's no need to say such things out loud.
Liang Shi continued, "So, you see, when you put in effort, you will reap rewards."
The old lady became impatient. "What are you trying to say?"
"Well, mother," Liang said said with grievance, "You see, Lu Sanzhu has received his wages twice already, but I've been making doll clothes for so long and haven't received a single penny. I have no money to take home, and I can't even hold my head up in front of Lu Sanzhu."
The old lady sighed.
She rubbed her temples. "Alright, I'll calculate your wages for you. Today, Lu Erbai is in the shop."
Liang Shi was delighted. She had seized the opportunity to come to the shop.
The old lady asked Lu Erbai to bring out the account book and check how many sets of doll clothes Liang Shi had made and sold, as well as the prices, to calculate her earnings.
In fact, the old lady didn't intentionally delay paying her. Initially, Liang Shi hadn't brought the doll clothes to the shop to sell, and later when they were sold, the old lady thought of waiting until mid-month to pay her, making it easier to keep track.
But then, in the middle of the month, A Yu said she wanted to go on a long journey.
The old lady was afraid that Ah Yu wouldn't have enough money, so she took out all the silver in the house and put it in a purse for her to take along.
As for Liang Shi's wages, they had to be postponed again.
Fortunately, someone bought two sets of clothes in the shop yesterday, and the shop had some income. Liang Shi's wages could still be settled.
Liang Shi's eyes sparkled as she approached the counter and watched Lu Erbai open the account book to start counting.
However, she couldn't read, and even though the account book was filled with numerous entries, she could only recognize simple numbers like one, two, and three. When she looked at other characters, her eyes started to blur.
It seemed that sending Da Bao to school was the right decision. In the future, she wouldn't be afraid of being fooled when earning money.
Liang Shi's accounts were quite simple, and Lu Erbai settled them in no time.
"Your wages, in total, amount to 935 wen."
Liang exclaimed in surprise, "So much?" Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to make up one tael.
The old lady asked Lu Erbai to give her the money. Lu Erbai took out stacks of copper coins and counted them. Surprisingly, there was still a small shortage.
After some thought, the old lady said, "Just give her one tael directly, deduct the rest from the next payment."
Liang became even more delighted. This was the first time she had earned a whole tael of silver by her own abilities. It was a full tael! The sense of accomplishment was exhilarating.
With the money in her hands, Liang felt relieved.
The old lady couldn't help but advise her, "Now that you have money, don't just think about eating. Da Bao is going to school, and education costs money. You'll need it when you spend in the future."
"Don't worry, mother. I fully support Da Bao's education. I even hope he will become a scholar or a jinshi in the future." As for the previous talk about him becoming a cook, that's impossible, absolutely impossible. "Since he has a day off tomorrow, I'll take him to buy two books."
"He has a day off tomorrow?" the old lady asked.
Liang nodded. "Yes, why?"
"Then take Da Bao to visit your parents' home and bring them a piece of meat."
Liang Shi's face was filled with shock. "Mother, what are you saying? Why should I give them meat?" The money she earned was meant for her own use, even if she bought meat, she would eat it herself.
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