Chapter 36 Oyster Shells

Linlang called Jingfeng over: "Go to the backyard."

Jingfeng casually took the light-colored cloak from the pole, draped it over the person's shoulders, and pushed the person along.

As they approached the backyard, Su Jingge's nose twitched as a gust of wind carrying a faint fishy smell rushed into her nostrils.

It really stinks terribly.

The warehouse door opened, and Su Jingge saw rows of dark brown burlap sacks, filled to the brim with oyster powder.

It seems that this thing really exists in the Western Sea.

But is it really necessary for him to use so much?

"But this?" Linlang asked.

Su Jingge nodded: "Exactly, but I didn't expect there to be so many..."

"The supplier said that it's inconvenient to hand over the goods back and forth, so it's better to transport more at once. Otherwise, the oyster shells will become too brittle and the powder will not be of good quality after being exposed to the sun."

"That's good, after all, your dye is quite delicate."

She glanced at the materials and raised an eyebrow: "He's readily admitting to cooperating with bandits, isn't he afraid of betraying them..."

As she said this, the wind blew open Linlang's cloak, and the man sneezed.

The air fell silent for a moment, and Su Jingge quickly re-tied it for him.

She bent down slightly, and the man's eyes slowly fixed on her. The two were very close, so close that their breaths mingled.

Linlang quickly looked away: "I can do it myself."

Su Jingge felt extremely guilty: "Please don't blame me, Master. I misspoke for a moment. This dye is delicate; the production process and storage require very careful handling. I—"

"It's alright. Miss Su is straightforward, which I, Linlang, greatly admire. As for me, I am indeed quite disabled and don't know how many more days I can live."

"Don't feel ashamed, Master. My uncle has traveled all over the country and must know a lot of secret medicines. I will give them to you. You are still so young, your leg will definitely be healed. You can trust me."

Just as Linlang was about to politely decline, Jingfeng excitedly bowed and clasped his hands towards Su Jingge, exclaiming, "Really, Assistant Manager Su? That's wonderful!"

"If I can save the master's leg, I, Jingfeng, am willing to serve you like a slave!"

Linlang: "......"

Su Jingge's gaze was firm: "You flatter me. It is my lifelong wish for the people of Yuxiang County to live well, so the leader must have confidence."

The two smiled at each other.

Linlang thanked her, saying, "Miss Su, you're too kind. I don't need these oyster shells for the time being, so why don't you take them all, Assistant Manager Su?"

"Okay, I'll issue you a receipt right away, and I'll have someone deliver the money later."

Linlang refused again: "I don't want the money. Consider it a contribution to the county and a benefit to the people."

"This..." She looked at the man's resolute expression and didn't dare to mention the money again. She simply said, "Alright, I'll have the name of the corridor master engraved on the honor roll later."

I had only negotiated a business deal; I never expected to get a buy-one-get-one-free offer.

It's a good thing, now we have the mirage material for road repair. Although there isn't much, it's enough for temporary use, which gives us more time to try and get the oyster shells from Yan Shu in Xishan.

However, this material must not be known to outsiders, especially the county magistrate's men, such as Zhao Zhou.

They will definitely use her alliance with the bandits to their advantage, and it might even implicate Linlang.

So she knew about the item early on, which indirectly saved Linlang. Now that the item is back in her hands, if Zhao Zhou wants to investigate, he should investigate her.

She didn't want any of the people of Yuxiang County to be harmed.

Damn it, they have to do things secretly to benefit the people and repair the city.

Where can I go to seek justice?

“Alright, then the oyster shells will be transported to my place. However, it is not advisable to transport them during the day. I will not go into the details, but the corridor master knows the dangers. We will move them at night.”

Linlang knew that this was tantamount to her saving him, and he trusted her.

He agreed, "As Miss Su wishes." He turned to Jingfeng and said, "Go get the silver and order all the drum ropes."

Su Jingge raised an eyebrow: "Full payment? No need, Master. You can pay the balance after I bring the drum ropes back."

"I know Miss Su's character. I trust those I employ and I don't employ those I don't trust, so a full subscription is the best option."

Su Jingge has never accepted a full subscription before; she has only accepted individual subscriptions. She wonders who will be the first to subscribe to the whole thing.

I never expected to get a full subscription.

She smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust, Master of the Corridor."

Jingfeng and Su Jingge went to collect the silver.

When the boxes of gleaming silver were opened, Jingfeng said, "This is three hundred taels of silver. Thank you for your hard work, Assistant Manager Su."

Su Jingge was shocked. Three hundred taels of silver was worth more than a million dollars in today's money.

They just gave it to me without even blinking?

She smiled and said, "Your family's owner is really rich and powerful."

Su Jingge ordered a flying sword to transport the silver box.

When the guests arrived, Jingfeng stood at the door and waved goodbye to them.

Fei Jian turned his head towards Su Jingge in the carriage and said, "My general said he didn't need to pick you up, but he also told me to keep an eye out, thinking you might have been intercepted. Manager Su, what's this heavy thing?"

Su Jingge replied expressionlessly, "Silver."

"Oh, ah?? Silver?"

"Yes, three hundred taels, full payment for the drum rope."

Is this how nonchalant women are?

You can't argue with this woman!

It's better to be a businessman.

Fei Jian chuckled: "Haha, Manager Su, when will you teach me how to do business?"

"Sure, it depends on what industry you like. I think you're suited for martial arts, like weapons."

Flying Sword became interested: "This one, this one is good."

Su Jingge said again, "Okay. But you'll have to make another trip tonight to go back to Guhang and pick up another load of stuff."

The flying sword, thinking it was something valuable, replied, "No problem."

Back at the restaurant, on the second floor.

Everyone's eyes lit up as they looked at the boxes of silver.

“Linlang is rich. Our manager has negotiated with all these wealthy merchants. Shangguzhai must be crying its eyes out now, hahaha,” Ying Xiaohu said with a laugh.

Everyone was talking about how rich and beautiful Linlang was. If Xiao Linyuan was number one, then Master Li was number two, and Linlang was number three.

As for Xiao Ziyu?

Everyone said that the man was all show and no substance and wouldn't make it into the top four.

Xiao Linyuan, with his arms crossed, leaned against the door frame, watching them with utter boredom.

Wei Shuang used sign language to ask Su Jingge: "Sister Su, which of these three do you like the most?"

Xiao Linyuan straightened his cuffs and puffed out his chest.

Su Jingge tapped Wei Shuang's forehead: "What do children know about love? I don't like anyone."

Xiao Linyuan leaned against the door frame again.

"Alright, Ying Xiaohu, Wei Shuang, you two tidy up the warehouse in the backyard. We need to store things there tonight."

"Flying Sword, go prepare the carriage. We'll set off for Linlang Drum Shop when it gets dark."

The crowd dispersed.

Su Jingge walked towards the third floor.

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have completed the drumming order, unlocking the achievement "Regroup and Start Strong," and have received 1000 points.]

Su Jingge said: Current points.

【2290.】

There are 2710 points needed to reach Lv3.

Isn't this another step closer?

Once you reach level 3, you can exchange for large kitchen utensils, kitchenware, and other equipment, and your silver income will increase significantly.

Keep up the good work!

She opened the system page and typed: drum rope, silk material.

Wow, look at the silk ropes, shimmering with the soft light of mother-of-pearl in the space. The ropes seem to have been carefully polished by a craftsman, as delicate as touching a smooth pearl, yet they also have an inherent resilience.

Every rope was fitted together perfectly.

The sun is setting.

Night falls.

Feijian went to Linlang Drum Shop and loaded bags of smelly stuff onto the carriage.

He vomited more than three times along the way.

"What is this rubbish? It stinks. Why did Manager Su bring back such junk?" Flying Sword covered himself with another black mask.

"yue~"