Chapter 155: The Allocation Problem
Old Man Hua looked at Shang Zimu smugly and said, "Did you hear that? My disciple said I can use it as I please, haha."
"I heard you. Congratulations, Elder Hua, on having such a fine disciple." Shang Zimu smiled and praised the person without reservation.
"Haha." Old Man Hua was even happier. After laughing, he still said to Su Xiao seriously, "You were the one who found that Ganoderma lucidum. Your master would never keep a good thing from his disciple."
“Master, you’re exaggerating. We’re traveling together as a small group, so any good finds will naturally be shared among us.”
Besides, you are still my master. A teacher for a day is a father for life. Please accept the gifts my daughter gives you as a token of her filial piety.
Old Man Hua couldn't help but chuckle again after hearing her words. "What you said makes sense, but it can't be divided equally no matter what. It should be distributed according to work, and you should take the lion's share. What do you all say?"
Old Man Hua looked at Tian Sheng and Cheng Jiulang, but there was no need to ask about Shang Zimu.
Tian Sheng shook his head vigorously, "Grandpa Hua, no need to give it to me, I didn't help at all."
Cheng Jiulang smiled somewhat arrogantly, "I'm healthy and strong, so I don't need it at all. Giving it to me would be a waste. Elder Hua, you're a healer, so keep it for yourself."
Old Man Hua nodded secretly; they were all good children with pure hearts.
He made such a big fuss about it because he didn't want his apprentice to suffer any losses, and he was also afraid that if the distribution was uneven, everyone would have objections, and then this good thing wouldn't be so great.
“Yes, yes, Xiao Xiao is right. We came out together, so we're a small group. Everyone has their own role and has contributed. So naturally we should share the good stuff together,” Old Man Hua laughed heartily.
In the end, Old Man Hua made the decision: each of the four of them received a flower that was over a hundred years old, and the rest went to Su Xiao.
Cheng Jiulang and Tian Sheng wanted to decline, but Shang Zimu agreed first.
Only after he spoke did Cheng Jiulang and Tian Sheng remain silent and happily accept the gift. No one would complain about having too many good things; even if they couldn't use them themselves, they could sell them or give them away.
Shang Ziming and Old Man Hua exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.
After distributing the Ganoderma lucidum, Shang Ziming also discussed with everyone where to go with the prey.
“I’d like to donate one to the village so Secretary Zhao can distribute it. We’ll keep one piglet for ourselves, and sell the rest. We’ll then divide the profits among ourselves. What do you think?”
"Yes, we should give it to the village so everyone can have meat to eat. The smell of meat won't be out of place here either," Old Man Hua nodded in agreement.
The things in the mountains originally belonged to the public, and they had already secretly pocketed quite a lot. Sending a pig down there was indeed the right thing to do.
“I have no objection either,” Su Xiao echoed, looking at the piglets in Cheng Jiulang’s hands, wondering which one to keep.
Although they are called piglets, they are actually quite large. The larger ones weigh over 80 pounds, and the smaller ones weigh around 60 pounds.
However, it certainly can't compare to an adult boar; the one on Shang Ziming's shoulder must weigh at least 200 pounds.
“Let’s keep the bigger one. I’ll make more braised meat so everyone can enjoy it for a longer time,” Su Xiao suggested with a beaming smile.
"Okay, whatever you say." Shang Ziming replied indulgently.
"Little one can even make braised meat?" Old Man Hua couldn't help but swallow hard as he listened.
Speaking of braised meat, Cheng Jiulang couldn't help but praise it, "Yes. Xiao Xiao's braised meat is delicious, and the broth is especially good with rice."
"Xiaoxiao?" Old Man Hua looked at her with a resentful expression.
"Ah, haha, yes, yes, I'll cook it as soon as the pig is slaughtered."
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