Chapter 64 Folding Fan Pig Head

Lin Yuesha pushed over the large bag she had prepared, which was full of leather materials. Although they were just scraps and pieces pieced together, they could be used to make fur coats and cushions. There were also combs, silk flowers and other trinkets that she had bought, all of which Xiao Qi needed to help take back.

"Brother, take this money back to Mother."

Lin Yuesha did not spend any money at the Jiang residence; she only kept a few copper coins, and the reward she received for hanging herself remains untouched.

She can also earn money, and the family does need the money.

Having only been away from home for a few days, Lin Yuesha couldn't help but worry about her parents and family, especially since her uncle's family had experienced such a major upheaval and needed to take good care of themselves.

"Should we change Father's medicine? Maybe we should get a better prescription. Also, buy Father some dried fruit so his mouth won't taste bitter when he takes the medicine."

Lin Yuesha kept rambling on, saying that she wanted to buy gifts for everyone in her family, but unfortunately she didn't have the means right now.

"Brother, wait for me. When I make money, I'll buy you a really good set of writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones."

Lin Yuesha clenched her fists, her little face puffed out.

Xiao Qi lowered his eyes. In fact, his heart had not been stirred for a long time. Being with the little girl, his heart was frequently fluctuating, which was not a good sign.

It was just a set of writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone; what he cared about was that Lin Yuesha was thinking of him.

"How about we stop selling Spring Festival couplets?"

Lin Yuesha remembered that Zhang Jing sold it for five coins. The market in town was already overpriced. If she wanted to sell it, she would have to go to the county to set up a stall.

Although you can make a profit of five coins, you lose half of your profit.

Scholars spend money on writing materials and time, so all things considered, they are at a disadvantage.

"Zhang Jing sells them for five copper coins a pair?"

Xiao Qi was unaware of this. He went from the county to the town in the afternoon and came directly to the Jiang residence without stopping.

"Brother, do you know that Scholar Zhang?"

Lin Yuesha clicked her tongue. The town was too small, there weren't many scholars, and even fewer who passed the imperial examinations.

"Yes, Zhang Jing is my classmate."

Xiao Qi nodded. Hearing that Zhang Jingniang had passed away, he decided to go and pay his respects out of friendship with her.

"Brother, since you know Scholar Zhang, is there a pig-faced classmate of yours who likes to carry a folding fan even in the dead of winter?"

Folding Fan Pig Head is no good; he's the kind of person who kicks someone when they're down. Lin Yuesha should remind her older brother not to let the good-natured, easy-going guy get bullied.

"I heard his family owns a calligraphy and painting shop. Judging from his behavior, his family is a bunch of swindlers in business."

Seeing Xiao Qi in a daze, Lin Yuesha added another sentence.

Hmph, the crimes of that folding-fan pig-headed fellow are simply too numerous to count. Not only did he bully Zhang Jing, but he also tried to punish this little girl who stood up for justice.

If she hadn't been quick-witted and invoked the name of Magistrate Zhang, she might have been beaten up by that pig-headed thug with the folding fan.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuesha was still indignant; she was a vengeful person.

"You mean the Xuan Paper Gentleman?"

Xiao Qi nodded slightly. The nickname "Folding Fan Pig Head" was quite apt. He had to admire his little sister.

"Xuan paper?"

Lin Yuesha asked in return, "What a strange name that is."

"Yes, his family has been running calligraphy and painting shops for generations, which is why he named himself Xuanzhi (meaning 'Xuan Paper')."

The man with the folding fan and pig head, who passed the imperial examination last year, is already over twenty years old. He is extremely arrogant and looks down on students from poor families.

Xiao Qi and he had never crossed paths before, and the two kept to themselves. However, that pig-headed guy was unlucky enough to bully his own little sister, so he had to learn a lesson.

Lin Yuesha is his sister, and only he can bully her. As for others, they are not allowed to!

Since the little girl nicknamed Xuan paper "Folding Fan Pig Head," then let's really turn that person into a pig's head.

Thinking of this, Xiao Qi couldn't sit still any longer and left with the bag.

It was getting late, and it wasn't convenient for her elder brother to stay at the Jiang residence, so Lin Yuesha didn't try to stop him. For the first time, she felt a little reluctant to part with her family.

Lin Yuesha wasn't lying; the food and drink at the Jiang residence were much better than in the village, but without family around, she lacked a sense of security.

In front of the Jiang residence, Xiao Qi carried a large bag and walked into a shadowy spot.

After walking quite a distance, he turned back and saw Lin Yuesha's small figure still standing under the lanterns in front of the Jiang residence, watching him leave.

Noticing that her older brother had turned around, Lin Yuesha quickly stood on tiptoe, waved vigorously, and said goodbye to Xiao Qi.

Xiao Qi stood there for a while before turning around and quickening his pace to leave.

At that moment, he felt a strange emotion, something he couldn't quite explain. Perhaps, he really did consider the little girl as family.

Once the figure had disappeared from sight, Lin Yuesha turned and went inside, just in time to see Jiang Baozhu behind her.

"It's so good to have an older brother."

Jiang Baozhu was envious. If she had an older brother to support her, perhaps her past life wouldn't have been so miserable. But it doesn't matter, she'll have a younger brother soon.

"My mother is looking for you. She wants to know what we did today. Just tell her the truth."

Jiang Baozhu followed Lin Yuesha out, just to remind her that she should mention bringing Zhang Fang home to her mother, Xu Shi.

Given how much her parents love her, they naturally wouldn't object.

Jiang Baozhu's considerations were all for the good of her parents. Her parents had a deep affection for each other, and there was no way they could have a concubine or have an illegitimate child.

I remember in my past life, there were many women who coveted the Jiang family's wealth, and even matchmakers came to her father's door to arrange marriages for them; they were all young, unmarried women.

Whenever this happened, Xu would not say anything on the surface, but would be depressed for a long time.

Having been given a second chance at life, Jiang Baozhu decided to bring everything forward. With her parents having a son and the family business having an heir, those eyeing the Jiang family's wealth would surely quiet down!

After discussing it for a while, Lin Yuesha went straight to the main courtyard.

Jiang Huai and Madam Xu had been waiting in the side hall for a while. When they saw Lin Yuesha, they quickly smiled and said, "Yuesha, has your eldest brother gone back?"

"Yes, my mother was worried and asked my older brother to come and check on me."

Lin Yuesha made no secret of the fact that her family situation was special, belonging to a rare blended family, something Jiang Huai had inquired about in the village.

"Your older brother is very good."

Jiang Huai praised Xiao Qi, saying that he had already passed the imperial examination at the county level before he was even of age, and that he might even achieve further success in the future.

If Xiao Qi has any flaws, it's that he's too kind and easily taken advantage of.

Scholars are devoted to studying the classics, unlike these cunning and treacherous businessmen who live on the edge and always have to calculate and weigh things carefully.

"My older brother is a really nice guy."

Lin Yuesha completely agreed. It was so good that she was bullied by the villagers, but luckily she was helpful and managed to salvage the loss of the Spring Festival couplets.

Lin Yuesha first discussed her older brother's personality with Jiang Huai, and then changed the subject to mentioning that Jiang Baozhu had bought Zhang Fang.

“Zhang Fang’s biological mother had already remarried. She abandoned him back then and pushed him into a drainage ditch.”

Zhang Fang made these points clear in front of the neighbors who were watching, which is why he doesn't acknowledge Sun's family.

That time, Zhang Fang was almost dead. He was only saved because Zhang Jing's mother carried him to the clinic and spent a lot of money.

One life for another, from now on, we owe each other nothing.