Chapter 277 Good News

After Ye Xuan left, Ye Caiping and others went to the furniture store again.

Even Ye Erquan went along.

Wei was too lazy to care and turned around and dragged Ye Peng home.

After closing the door, Wei said angrily, "I told you to study hard but you didn't listen."

Ye Peng was speechless, so he simply pulled over a small stool and sat down, chopping wood: "The daylily is cold, and you are still talking about studying. Aren't you annoying?"

"You don't see my hard work at all!" said Mr. Webster unhappily.

"Even if you can't study hard and pass the imperial examination, at least you can say that you are a scholar. Jin'er is still studying at the Shen family. If she had become Mr. Shen's disciple, you two could have gone to get out of class together."

"You didn't listen before, but look at today, Jin'er and the others are all huddled together, leaving you alone. Don't let Jin'er and Ye Xuan get together, or you'll have nothing left."

Ye Peng rolled his eyes and said, "How can Jin'er be good to Second Brother? Before my aunt was divorced, Second Brother would look at Jin'er with disdain every time she went back to her parents' home! I am the only one who has always been good to Jin'er. Jin'er is also very close to me."

"Mom, can you please stop nagging me? Jin'er and I are doing fine!"

Ye Peng really likes Ye Jiner.

When my younger aunt was still in the Li family, my aunt and her two other sisters didn't like Jin'er and the others. In the past, my aunt only had Li Zhiyuan in her eyes and didn’t care about them at all.

At that time, he felt that Jin'er and her sister were so pitiful, so he often hid some food for them. As time went by, he began to develop some other feelings for Jin'er.

I want to protect her, see her smile, and always follow her with my eyes.

He also believed that Jin'er treated him differently, and they both knew the relationship between them.

Mother knew about his feelings for Jin'er very early on.

In the past, Jin'er's surname was Li, and her mother thought this matter would be difficult to accomplish because Li Zhiyuan would never let Jin'er marry him.

Later, when my aunt returned to her parents' home, my mother was very supportive of this idea.

But they were still young at that time, and their mother didn't dare to say anything, so the matter was delayed.

Now everyone's life is getting better and better, and they are getting older year by year, so their mother is getting anxious.

Wei sighed, "Originally, I thought that if you could get a good reputation, I could propose to your aunt. But you... are really disappointing!"

Ye Peng rolled his eyes at her: "Jin'er is not that kind of person. Last time I asked her if she thought I had no future. Jin'er said that as long as I was a good person, it was fine. Whether I had a future or not had nothing to do with studying."

Hearing this, Wei's eyebrows danced: "I know Jin'er is a good person. I'm just afraid that your aunt will not agree..."

"No way. My aunt is definitely not that kind of person."

Wei was still anxious: "No matter what, you have to settle your marriage as soon as possible."

Although Ye Peng was carefree, he blushed this time: "It's up to you."

Wei always felt that Ye Caiping would not agree easily, for fear that Ye Caiping would fall in love with Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan is very popular in the recent college entrance examination, so he cannot be mentioned at this time.

…

In the evening, Ye Xuan came back.

Old Mrs. Ye and others asked nervously whether it was difficult.

Ye Xuan said: "This kind of thing is not difficult or not. We just need to write down our understanding. Whether it is well written or not depends on the adults who mark the papers."

Old Mrs. Ye and the others did not dare to ask more questions.

After the college entrance examination, the results will be available seven days later, which is on August 10th.

Time passes day by day.

The furniture workshop business is still in full swing.

In addition to customers coming to the store, many merchants also came, saying that they were furniture dealers in other states and wanted to purchase goods from the furniture workshops.

Just from the orders and sales in the past few days, the workshop has already made back its investment.

And made a lot of money.

Soon, it was the 10th day of August.

All the members of the Ye family gathered at Ye Daquan’s house.

Ye Daquan and Ye Xuan did not go to see the list today, because if anyone passed the examination to become a scholar, someone from the government would come to announce it, and the list would be announced the next morning.

When it was almost noon, they saw Mrs. Zhao rushing in: "Cai Ping, here they come! Someone from the government office is here again."

"Are you sure you didn't commit any crime this time, but are here to announce good news?"

Ye Caiping glanced at her: "Don't worry, nothing happened."

Mrs. Du said happily: "Could it be true..."

The whole family stood up happily, and then they heard someone outside shouting, "Is Ye Xuan home?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Mrs. Du and Old Lady Ye hurriedly pushed Ye Xuan out.

Ye Caiping and others also followed behind.

Two yamen runners were standing outside, looking at Ye Xuan with a smile: "Are you Ye Xuan? Congratulations, Mr. Ye got the second place in the college entrance examination!"

"Wow, we really won!" Ye Jiner, Jinhua and other children were so excited that they almost jumped up.

"Hahaha, our family has a scholar! And he's ranked second." Ye Daquan was very happy. "My Xuan'er ranked second. Oh, who ranked first?"

The yamen runner said, "It's Li Zimo from Lijia Village."

After these words were spoken, both Old Lady Ye and Madam Du frowned. He actually got it right? Or the first case?

Wei, who was standing at the outermost edge, snorted. Although Li Zhiyuan and his gang were annoying, for some reason, she felt a little happy in her heart.

Ye Caiping smiled and said, "It doesn't matter what place others rank in the exam, as long as you try your best."

Ye Xuan said: "Thank you, aunt."

Seeing Ye Caiping helping Ye Xuan, Wei was anxious: "You can't say that. I originally wanted Xuan'er to suppress the Li family, but I didn't expect that he didn't do it... Really, how can I not mind."

Old Mrs. Ye, Mrs. Du and others all looked very unhappy.

Ye Erquan glared at her: "What nonsense! Xuan'er has brought honor to the family, you are the only one who talks too much."

Wei shrank back.

Ye Caiping was unhappy and said calmly: "Whether it can be suppressed or not, Xuan'er has tried his best. If Second Sister-in-law feels that it is not enough, why don't you take another exam?"

Wei's face turned livid.

Ye Peng stepped forward in shame: "I'm sorry, aunt, my mother didn't mean that... She just hates the Li family."

Ye Erquan also felt sorry: "She speaks without thinking."

Ye Caiping sighed softly: "Yeah."

"Congratulations!" At this time, the villagers came after hearing the news, including Ye Lizheng. Everyone surrounded Ye Xuan, Ye Daquan and others to congratulate them.

Ye Lizheng laughed loudly: "Our Qinghe Village finally has a scholar!"

Ye Xuan's heart was beating fast with joy, and he kept returning the greetings: "Thank you, Grandpa Lizheng, and thank you everyone."

Mrs. Du quickly took out a box of dried fruits from the house and offered the villagers some candy.

Ye Xuan said to the two yamen runners, "Please come in and sit down, my two brothers."

"No, we have to go to the next house." The yamen runner waved his hand.

Old Lady Ye quickly stuffed a purse into the two of them and said with a smile, "This is hard work pay, keep it for buying some tea, old men."

The two yamen runners smiled happily and left.

"Everyone, my son Xuan has passed the imperial examination and become a scholar. We'll choose a good day in a few days and set up a few tables. Everyone can come and have a drink at the wedding!" Mrs. Du said loudly.

"Okay, okay!" The villagers' eyes lit up. The Daquan family wanted to invite the whole village to a banquet?

Everyone knows that the Daquan family is generous, especially after making money, this feast must be very substantial.

The villagers were even happier. They congratulated him a few more times and then went back one after another. Ye Lizheng also went back to the workshop to work.

Ye Caiping and her family entered the house.

Ye Daquan smiled and said, "You are so happy today, little sister, how about we invite Uncle Lizheng and Uncle Wang and Uncle Er to have lunch with us at noon?"

Ye Caiping nodded: "Okay, we can just split the bill."

"What's the score?"

"He's from a furniture workshop. He's rich now."

Ye Caiping knew that except for her, all the other shareholders were not well-funded. Now that the workshop is making money, leaving behind the cost of materials, they can get a share of the profits.

"Okay, I'll go and notify them right away." After saying this, Ye Daquan went out excitedly.

When Wei heard that their furniture workshop had made back its investment so quickly, he felt a little unhappy.

At noon, everyone gathered at Ye Daquan's house.

Before the meal, Ye Caiping and all the shareholders held a meeting in the main hall, even Mrs. Du and Ye Erquan came.

As for who would cook, Ye Caiping called Yang Ma and Guixiang over to do it.

In the main room, the door was closed.

Wang Shuantou laughed and said, "The money was earned this month, why are we dividing it today?"

Ye Caiping said, "I see that everyone is in a tight financial situation. Uncle Lizheng and Uncle Er still owe debts, so I want to return the principal to everyone as soon as possible so that everyone can celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival happily."

Ye Lizheng smiled awkwardly: "That would be great!"

Wang Shuantou was so excited that he rubbed his hands.

Ye Caiping took out a notebook and opened it: "In the past nine days, after deducting all costs, the store has earned a total of 563 taels, and the orders from outside merchants have earned 725 taels. In addition, the small stools and small furniture in the early stage have earned 30 taels. A total of 1,318 taels."

Upon hearing this number, Ye Daquan, Ye Lizheng and others clapped excitedly.

It’s only been less than ten days since we opened!

Ye Daquan said: "If we follow this calculation, we can earn three to four thousand taels a month."

Ye Caiping smiled and said, "Almost. The sales volume in the store will decrease, but the orders from the merchants outside will increase."

"Also, in about half a month, a large number of imitation products will appear on the market, and sales will be affected. We must ensure the quality."

Everyone nodded solemnly.

Then comes the happiest part - profit sharing!

Ye Caiping said, "According to the dry shares, I get 527 taels and 2 cents, my eldest brother and Uncle Shuantou get 263 taels and 6 cents. My second brother gets 92 taels, 2 cents and 6 wen, and Uncle Lizheng and my second uncle get 52 taels, 7 cents and 2 wen."

Everyone listened and laughed so hard that their teeth were showing.

In fact, it seems like only 9 days, but it actually took a full four months starting from April when the workshop was built. It was really not easy.

Now not only have I recovered all my investment, but I have also made so much profit.

Ye Caiping added, "From now on, the tenth day of every month will be the time for us to divide the accounts. We will only settle the accounts for the previous month. This month is special, so we will settle the accounts for the first nine days of this month."

"clear."

"Come on, take the money." Ye Caiping was already prepared and took out a bag of silver to share with everyone.

Ye Daquan and his wife took the money, and Mrs. Du gave Ye Caiping another 160 taels: "This is a loan from my younger sister. She has been paying back 10 taels every month before. This is the final payment, please accept it."

Ye Caiping accepted it without hesitation.

Ye Erquan also stuffed the silver in his hand into Ye Caiping's hand, looking embarrassed: "My family doesn't know that I have a stake, so please keep this money for me first."

"Okay, I'll give it to you later. You can hide it somewhere or deposit it in a bank."

Everyone took the money and left the room happily.

The village head and Uncle Ye ran home immediately to put the money away.

Mrs. Wei was picking vegetables with Old Mrs. Ye in the corridor. When she saw them come out, her eyes followed them and fell on the cloth bags in their hands.

My heart felt like it was being pawed by a cat.

Mrs. Du put the money away, then came over with a smile to help pick vegetables.

Wei couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help asking, "What's going on? Were you dividing the money just now? How much did you divide?"

Mrs. Du glanced at her and smiled, "Yes, I did share some. As for how much... I won't tell you because I don't want to show off my wealth."

Wei choked and said with a pout, "We are who we are, why can't I tell you? I'll tell you how much I earn every month. My family's toilet business, coupled with the delivery of spicy soup, makes about 93 taels every month."

Mrs. Du didn't want to say it at first, but since Mrs. Wei had said it, she felt a little guilty if she didn't say anything, so she whispered:

"Not much, a total of 263 taels and 6 cents. After deducting the cost, I have earned 63 taels and 6 cents."

"263 taels?" Wei exclaimed.

Mrs. Du and Old Lady Ye rolled their eyes at her and said, "Keep your voice down."

"Oh..." Wei's heart twitched.

I remembered that Ye Caiping gave her 7 shares and asked her to invest 70 taels. If she had invested at that time, how much would she get now? It seems to be more than 90 taels! I made more than 20 taels of money just by reselling it!

Moreover, the capital has been recovered.

When we split the profits later, it will be pure profit!

Also, the furniture shop has only been open for 9 days! That’s a lot of points in just 9 days! By the end of the month, it must be twice as much.

If she had invested at that time, she could have earned more than two hundred taels a month!

Thinking of this, Wei's heart began to twitch and she almost fainted from regret.

Seeing her regretful look, Old Lady Ye couldn't help but give her a blank look.

With the second daughter-in-law's stingy style, she can't even eat shit while it's hot.

Fortunately, Caiping was careful and finally gave the shares to the second brother.

At this time, Ye Caiping came over, and Old Lady Ye looked up: "Caiping, I remember Jin'er's birthday is August 13th, and it's only two days away. Do you want to hold it this year?"

"Of course."

"Then we have to prepare gifts."

Mrs. Du smiled and said, "My Xiuxiu has already prepared it, and I have it here too. It's too late for you to prepare it now, mother."

"Go, go, go." Old Lady Ye gave her a glare and stuffed the basket into Mrs. Du's hands. "After you've picked them, take them to the kitchen."

Mrs. Du picked up the basket and turned away.

Wei didn't listen to what they said. She walked towards the main room with unsteady steps, regretting it so much that she almost vomited blood.

But when she looked up and saw Ye Peng talking to Jin'er, she felt a little better.

It doesn’t matter, her son still has a good marriage!

As long as this marriage is done, nothing will be missing.

…

The Li family was also in a bustle at this time.

The Li family made a lot of jokes some time ago, so much so that the whole village thought that Li Zhiyuan was a dirty and smelly bunch.

Even if they suddenly became rich and bought servants, they were still considered to be corrupt.

Until today, the yamen runners came to report the good news.

Li Zimo actually passed the imperial examination and became a scholar! And he was the first in the case, the whole village was in an uproar again.

Facing the villagers who came to congratulate her, Mrs. Li said proudly: "We have two scholars in one family!"

Someone said, "I heard that Ye Xuan from Qinghe Village also got it."

Mrs. Li said angrily, "So what if he won? My grandson is the first!"

Li Zhiyuan looked proud: "Zimo has inherited my true teachings!"

After saying this, Li Zhiyuan felt a great sense of accomplishment and his confidence was almost overflowing!

Li Zimo was taught by him personally!

As for Ye Xuan, haha!

What a 17-year-old top scholar, what a great scholar, but the students he taught were actually inferior to him!

He is better than that pretty boy Shen Zhiyan!

It can be seen that Li Zhiyuan is truly a man of great talent!

Thinking of this, Li Zhiyuan felt elated, and the confidence in his heart was about to explode.