Xiao Yunying didn't know the Tang family, but the Chen family steward did.

The Tang family was rare in Donglin City, and the only family with any significant status was the wealthy Tang family on East Street.

The Chen family steward wasn't afraid of the Tang family; his family only had a little money and no real power.

"Who do we have here? It's the young master of the Tang family. I am the steward of the Chen family on Liumen Street. I am here on the orders of the old lady to buy snow fungus from Miss Xiao. If you insist on taking it, you should go home and ask your father first whether he can eat the snow fungus we have taken from the Chen family."

Young Master Tang looked puzzled. Judging from the old woman's tone, she wasn't afraid of the Tang family, so he didn't dare to say he was determined to take action: "The Chen family? Which Chen family?"

Xiao Yunying was also curious. Judging from the tone of the Chen family steward, their main family's status seemed to be extraordinary.

They are at least someone the Tang family can't afford to offend.

A servant next to Young Master Tang seemed to remember something and whispered a few words in his ear.

Young Master Tang's expression turned somewhat grim, and he asked, "Did my father really say that?"

Little S nodded quickly.

Young Master Tang cleared his throat: "Since it's what the Chen family wants, then I won't make things difficult for the person in charge."

Just as Xiao Yunying was about to pull the Chen family steward away, Young Master Tang said again, "However, everyone wants good things. I've heard that snow fungus is very good for women. Such a large snow fungus is very rare. I want to buy it for my mother to show my filial piety. I'm sure Old Madam Chen will understand."

Since people were already bringing up filial piety, the Chen family steward didn't want to escalate the matter: "Since Young Master Tang bought them for your mother, I can decide to give him two plants."

"The manager has misunderstood. Two plants are not enough. I have already said that I want them all."

"you……"

Xiao Yunying patted the arm of the Chen family steward, telling her to calm down: "Has Young Master Tang forgotten about me, the one who sells snow fungus? The goods haven't been sold yet, and it's still up to me who to sell them to."

Young Master Tang smiled like a freshly steamed bun, his chubby face full of wrinkles: "Of course, it's up to you, Miss. But when you're selling things, it's all about making money. I don't want to put you in a difficult position. How about this, I'll offer ten taels of silver per plant?"

Xiao Yunying pretended to hesitate: "Please wait a moment, young master, let me discuss this with my aunt."

After chatting with the Chen family steward for a while, Xiao Yunying asked when they returned, "There are more than twenty plants here. Are you sure you want them all, young master?"

"nature."

Xiao Yunying said with difficulty, "But I have already agreed to sell it to the Chen family for eight taels of silver."

The Chen family steward stepped forward: "Since Young Master Tang is willing to pay more money, why don't we let the highest bidder win, so as not to put the young lady in a difficult position?"

"no problem."

Although he didn't manage household affairs, he knew that these minor officials didn't have much power, and the amount they could spend on anything was fixed.

The Tang family may not have much else, but they have plenty of money. He doesn't believe he can't outmaneuver an old woman.

The Chen family steward said, "I'll also offer ten taels. It's the same ten taels. I placed my order first, so Miss Xiao must sell it to me first."

At this moment, a crowd of onlookers had gathered around. Young Master Tang calmly said, "Then I'll offer fifteen taels."

The Chen family steward's face fell: "I'll offer sixteen taels."

"Then I'll offer twenty taels."

“You… I’ll also contribute twenty taels.”

The servant next to him tugged at Young Master Tang's sleeve, saying, "You can't spend money like this. Each plant costs twenty taels, and more than twenty plants would cost four or five hundred taels."

Young Master Tang glared at Xiao Si with a warning look: "I'll offer twenty-five taels. Manager, I have to remind you, I can spend my family's money as I please. You're just a servant of the Chen family. If you spend five or six hundred taels to buy these snow fungus, do you think your old lady will punish you?"

The Chen family steward hesitated and dared not call out any further: "It's easy to say. I don't believe that Young Master Tang can come up with so much silver right now."

Seeing that the other party was timid, Young Master Tang immediately took out a money bag from his pocket, took out several silver notes, and thought to himself, "Luckily, I asked my mother for some money last night."

"Miss, let's count the items. This manager won't be raising the price any further."

The Chen family steward, his face dark, snorted and squeezed out of the crowd.

Xiao Yunying spread the bundle on the ground and counted the snow fungus; there were twenty-six in total.

Young Master Tang gave her 650 silver notes in front of everyone.

After receiving the silver note, Xiao Yunying checked that it was from Tonghe Money Shop, smiled, folded it neatly, and put it in her bosom.

Young Master Tang was initially a little pained, but his vanity was satisfied by humiliating the Chen family steward in front of so many people. Seeing Xiao Yunying smile made him feel that the money was well spent.

"Miss, I don't have anything to put the snow fungus in. Would it be convenient for you to deliver it to my residence?"

For the sake of the money, Xiao Yunying smiled at him: "I'm sorry, Young Master Tang, I'm in a hurry to buy some things, please wait a moment."

Xiao Yunying went to a nearby stall that specialized in selling bamboo woven products and bought a new basket. She put the snow fungus inside and handed the basket to him.

"Young Master Tang, consider this basket a gift from me. Thank you for buying my snow fungus."

Xiao Yunying was polite, but in her heart she couldn't help but think, "This is the kind of person who is foolish and rich."