Chapter 51 Loyal Servant Helper

In the front study, Mo Ruhai told his eldest brother about what happened.

After a brief surprise, Mo Rushan began to complain about why Wang had not finalized the matter earlier.

Then he also felt that the matter was about to end...

Mo Ruhai couldn't find any support or confidence from him!

Dinner was a bit tasteless for everyone.

When returning to the house, Mo Wen followed and said to Mo Yi gently: "Don't be too sad, there may be room for maneuver."

Recently, Mo Yi was in a bad mood, and she knew that although Mo Wen said so verbally, she didn't really think so. So she didn't have the interest to deal with her, and just nodded silently.

"Even if it doesn't work out, mother will find a better one for you."

Mo Yi still didn't speak.

"Your analysis yesterday was quite correct. We don't even know what life is like in the Marquis' Mansion. We are completely in the dark and don't know what we will encounter... It won't work!"

These "well-intentioned" exhortations made Mo Yi so angry that he really wanted to retort.

But what's the use?

"Thank you for your comfort, sister. I have always understood your good intentions." After saying this, Mo Yi turned around and walked away quickly.

Mo Wen watched her leave and curled his lips.

"Huh? Why did the fifth sister leave? I feel bored, let's chat for a while!" Mo Yuan came.

That night, Mo Yi tossed and turned and couldn't sleep well. The next morning, he went straight to the front.

One look at Dad... He's not as good as her. He obviously didn't sleep well, he was worried, and he had two dark circles under his eyes. She couldn't help but feel distressed and amused. This couldn't go on. "Dad, we have to go to Li Qi's place."

Mo Ruhai then remembered, "Okay! Let's go now! Oh, the clothes you mentioned last time, Dad has already prepared them. Take a look..." He took out a fur coat from the big bundle beside him, "Don't tell me, after this modification, it looks pretty good."

This was his old sheepskin coat. Wang had bought him a new one, so he couldn't wear this one anymore. Mo Yi asked him to take it outside, fix it, and re-stretch the surface, intending to give it to Li Qi.

Li Qi had a leg disability and rarely moved around. He worked indoors in the winter, and sometimes he was so busy that he couldn't even notice when the fire went out, and he would get typhoid fever if he got cold.

"Well, it's good!"

"The housekeeper has already purchased the list you made earlier. Dad asked them to load it into the car." He went out to give the order, and after a while, the car was loaded.

Mo Yi came out and saw a large cart of meat, chicken, fish, rice, flour, oil, salt, soybean paste, cakes, rock sugar, peanuts, sunflower seeds, vermicelli, and a few jars of wine. Coarse and fine cotton cloth, all kinds of things, everything.

Mo Ruhai asked again: "How many red envelopes do you plan to give them during the Chinese New Year this year?"

It mainly refers to Song Qiang and his wife, their three sons, and Li Qi.

"Ten taels for Song Qiang and his wife. The Song family has some. Although the eldest uncle and the third uncle will make arrangements, it is really hard for him to lead his family there. Give them ten taels as well and give them to Song Qiang and his wife for safekeeping. Song Jiaxing ten taels. Song Jiafu fifteen taels. Li Qi should get more... thirty taels!"

"That's a lot! They can have a good New Year!" Mo Ruhai fiddled with the silver in the hut, feeling very happy. For so many years, several people have followed him loyally, and now, he can finally make their lives better.

"Bring a few more taels of silver, and see if there's anything missing for the New Year's goods. Just send Song Jiaxing to buy them!"

"Okay!" After taking the silver, the father and daughter got in the car and left.

The courtyard where the Song family lived was the one that Mo Ruhai got from his family. It was rented to a long-time tenant who came to Beijing to do business.

There are a few small dilapidated houses in the corner of the backyard.

Mo Ruhai left Song Qiang and his wife to the tenants, and the Song family used these small rooms. If Li Qi was brought out from home, he could only be arranged here first.

He had difficulty walking, so it was just right for Song Qiang's family to take care of him.

Mo Ruhai and his daughter also gave the tenant some New Year gifts, which made the tenant feel embarrassed and he quickly prepared tea and snacks. He also kept Mo Ruhai in the room to talk and write couplets.

The last time Mo Yi went to the store, he saw that there was nothing to buy, so he let Song Jiafu take a day off. The three of them were happily moving things in.

Mo Yi also brought tea leaves, and Song Qiang's family quickly boiled water to make tea.

Li Qi lived here for two years. He had enough food and warm clothes. No one bullied him. He could earn money by working without going out. He was well-fed, had gained some weight, and looked quite handsome.

Seeing Mo Yi coming, he quickly put down the work in his hands. "Miss Mo!"

"The New Year is coming soon, Brother Li Qi, take a rest!"

Li Qi smiled embarrassedly: "I'm used to doing this, and I can't sit still!"

Mo Yi took out a fur coat and handed it to Li Qi: "Father is bigger than you... But this is also bigger than smaller. It can be used as a blanket."

"For me?" Li Qi was so happy that he wanted to touch it... But when he looked at the leather coat with new fabric and his rough and dirty hands, his face turned red.

He quickly took it back and rubbed it on his body. "Li Qi never thought that one day he would be able to wear leather..." Fur is something only rich people can afford.

"Don't be reluctant to wear it! When you make money in the future, you can buy new ones!"

Li Qi chuckled. He really planned to put it away properly as soon as the girl left.

Song Jiafu came in after moving all the stuff in, showing his tiger teeth and smiling: "Girl, all the stuff has been moved in, it's quite a lot! We can have a good New Year!"

Mo Yi said, "What else do you need? Go buy it now."

"We need nothing! You brought all the wine! The landlord also gave us some meat. My mother has been busy these past two days, boiling lard and making sausages!"

As they were talking, Mo Ruhai came, carrying pastries given by the tenant.

Then, they called everyone in and gave each of them a red envelope. The Song family was so happy that they couldn't stop smiling and happily went to count the silver.

Mo Ruhai said to Li Qi again: "Our business is good this year! This is for you!"

Li Qi nodded gratefully, took the silver, and groped around greedily for a long time. He then took out a heavy bundle from under the stool.

"Mr. Mo, Li Qi doesn't have to worry about food and clothing on a daily basis, and he doesn't need to spend these. I feel uneasy leaving them like this. Although I know it won't be lost, I... am very useless and always have to take it out to check. It's too distracting. It's better to give it to the master and help me keep it. I can ask the master for money when I need it later!"

Mo Ruhai thought: "This works! How much is this?" He opened the package and counted!

Mo Yi came over to take a look, and after a quick calculation, he realized that Li Qi had not spent much of the money they gave him.

When they took him here, they told him that they would provide him with food and lodging, and one tael of silver a month. At the end of the second year, it was raised to two taels. This year, business was better, and the father and daughter raised their salaries again.

You know, for a master outside who is not too outstanding, it is common to earn ten taels of silver a month!

"Brother Li Qi, you don't even spend any money!" Mo Yi was shocked.

Li Qi said embarrassedly: "I usually eat very well. As for clothes, I am small, and the tenants and the Song brothers don't wear them. Just give me one and I'll wear it! I don't go out. As long as I don't get sick, I don't have to spend money!"

Every day, Song Qiang's family brought him meals, helped him wash his clothes, and gave him a lot of money! In the past, he never thought he would live like this...

After counting, it was ninety-five taels! Mo Ruhai laughed, "Well, I'll take eighty taels. Keep some with you in case of emergency! I'll store it in the silver shop for you. I originally planned to find a matchmaker to find you a wife after the New Year... But, we're still a little unstable here. When you're settled, you can save more money and marry someone beautiful!"

Li Qi's face turned red with embarrassment, his eyes shining.

"Write you a receipt."

"Master, no need, no need. Li Qi trusts you!"

"These are two different matters. Once we finish writing them, we will both feel at ease! Besides, look what this is?" When he came, Mo Yi saw his father carrying a heavy box, but he didn't ask what it was.

Li Qi took it and opened it. He saw long and short, thick and thin. "Huh?!"

His eyes lit up, it was a jade carving tool!

It made him happier than giving him money. "Master, this is really a treasure..."

"Of course it's a treasure, it's expensive!"

Mo Ruhai was there, and it didn't cost much to buy the materials, but it was a lot to buy this set of tools. I felt bad for a long time before I made up my mind...

Mo Yi and Li Qi started chatting about the new information. They gestured and talked endlessly, looking excited and happy.

Then, she suddenly found that the depression caused by the marriage had completely disappeared!

It seems that nothing can make people happier than making money!

Several small houses are filled with various aromas and laughter.

(End of this chapter)