"Stop dilly-dallying. An old donkey can pull a mill faster than you. Are you done yet?" Xu Min glanced around Shao Yan's room and breathed a sigh of relief when he found nothing unusual.
Shao Yan's palms were covered with sweat. She didn't have time to put away the medicine powder Xie Yunjiao gave her and could only hold it tightly in her hand. If Xu Min found out, Xie Yunjiao's trip today would have been in vain.
She was a smart person and understood what Xie Yunjiao meant without her saying much.
Her hands couldn't help but clench a little tighter.
This is her only chance to escape from the Shao family, and she must seize it tightly.
However, Xu Min, who was obsessed with money, did not focus his attention on her but looked at Xie Yunjiao: "Where's the money?"
"Isn't this just for you? Why are you in such a hurry?"
When she heard that there was actually money to be taken, Shao Hong rushed in from outside: "Give me the money."
"You are not Shao Yan. It is Shao Yan who helps me with the work. The money naturally goes to her. How she wants to spend it is her own business."
Xie Yunjiao counted the money, took out 130 coins, and handed them to Shao Yan: "Give us this money, and we'll be done with the goods."
Shao Yan didn't want to accept it. The money was not her wages, but money given by Xie Yunjiao to help her.
Xie Yunjiao spent both money and effort to help her, so how could she deserve this?
"You think it's not enough, but you've calculated it yourself, and this is it." Xie Yunjiao urged, "It stinks in here, how long do you want me to stay?"
Shao Yan smiled embarrassedly at Xie Yunjiao and took the money. She secretly swore in her heart that if she could really escape from here in the future, she would work hard to earn money and return the money to Xie Yunjiao.
"Tsk, only one hundred and thirty coins. I thought it was much more." Xu Min said this with disgust, staring at the copper coins in Shao Yan's hand without blinking, his eyes shining.
One hundred and thirty wen can buy several kilograms of pork. If she goes out to earn money, she may not be able to earn that much in a month.
"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first. It's not even the end of the New Year yet and I'm already seeing so many evil spirits. It's unlucky."
Xie Yunjiao left after saying this, without even looking back at the Shao family mother and daughter who were fighting over the money.
The Shao family is thick-skinned. What Xie Yunjiao said is like fart to them. It is not as important as money.
Wu Xiaomei finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Xie Yunjiao coming out of Shao's house.
"Mrs. Gu, you're finally out. If you don't come out, I'll have to find someone to help." Wu Xiaomei said.
"Scream at the top of your lungs?" Xie Yunjiao said with a smile.
"Yeah," Wu Xiaomei also laughed, "Everyone here knows each other. If you have any problems, just shout and everyone will come to help."
She thought of something and asked again, "Have you seen Sister Yan Zi?"
"Yes, and I have a good idea." Xie Yunjiao said.
"What good idea?" Wu Xiaomei asked curiously.
"We'll talk about it in detail when we see your eldest brother," she said, lowering her voice. "There's a lot of people coming and going here, and it would be bad if someone heard us."
However, at this time, the Shao family was earning the 130 cents, so they were not outside.
What she needs to guard against is the people of the Shao family.
Wu Mingde paced in his yard, finally waiting for Xie Yunjiao to come back. He hurried over to greet her: "Mrs. Gu, Yan Zi..."
Xie Yunjiao gave him a calming look and signaled Wu Xiaomei to close the door.
"Are you willing to marry Xiao Shao?"
Wu Mingde was stunned for a moment, a look of shame appeared on his face.
"This...if the two parties want to get married, it must have the permission of their parents and the words of a matchmaker. Just me saying whether I am willing or not will not count." Wu Mingde said in embarrassment.
"I'm just asking you, are you willing? Let's not talk about anything else for now."
Xie Yunjiao felt that it was really tiring to talk to ancient people, especially a blockhead like Wu Mingde who kept talking about propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame all day long.
"If you don't tell me what you really think, and Xiao Shao really gets married, don't regret it." Xie Yunjiao said.
Wu Mingde was anxious this time. He couldn't sleep or eat because of Shao Yan's affairs. How could he bear to give up such a good girl?
Without hesitation, he blurted out: "Yes, of course I am willing."
Wu Xiaomei couldn't help but laugh happily as she watched from the side: "That's right, if you had said it earlier, there wouldn't be any trouble now."
She truly loved Shao Yan. She was diligent, kind, and had helped her a lot. She also matched her eldest brother's appearance perfectly. If they could really tie the knot, she would wake up smiling in her dreams.
"But what's the use of me being willing? Yan Zi will still have to marry someone else." Wu Mingde said helplessly.
"Don't worry, Xiao Shao said she also wants to be with you. Since you two love each other, I will do my best to help you."
When he heard the word "mutual love", a soft light flashed in Wu Mingde's eyes.
He thought Shao Yan was so hot and cold towards him because she disliked his family situation, but he didn't expect that she was also interested in him. It was really great.
Xie Yunjiao told Wu Mingde and the others about her plan. Wu Mingde was a little nervous, but in order to be with Shao Yan forever, he gave it a try.
"That's settled then. Let's go make money tonight," said Xie Yunjiao.
Wu Mingde was stunned. "Aren't we going to see the lanterns tonight? How can we make money?"
Since Shao Yan was not around, he naturally had no mood to make money.
"If you don't make some money now, how are you going to live with Xiao Shao in the future? You can't put all the burdens of life on Xiao Shao, right?
Also, if you want to get married, you must leave here to live. Otherwise, with your mother's family like the Shao family around, do you think you can live a peaceful life?"
Wu Mingde felt like he had something stuck in his throat. Xie Yunjiao was right, but he didn't have the money to take Shao Yan away from here.
Even if I can really make money tonight, it is impossible to make a lot of money in one night and take Shao Yan away from here.
"As long as you listen to me, I guarantee that you will be able to make a lot of money, and there will be no problem in taking your family and Xiao Shao away from here to start a new life."
"Senior brother, please listen to my mother. My mother is good at making money." Doudou said proudly.
"Well... okay then."
Wu Mingde was not a person who cared much about face. He often helped everyone write and read letters, but that method made money too slowly and was not enough for him to buy the four treasures of the study.
But he was a weak scholar who couldn't move or lift anything. Apart from these, he really didn't know what else he could do.
Now that Xie Yunjiao said she could help him, he would listen to her.
Finally it was night, but no one in the town took a rest. Instead, they went out in full force. The streets were bustling with people.
Xie Yunjiao and Gu Huai finished their meal early and came over to occupy an excellent seat.
At the appointed time, Wu Mingde and his younger brothers and sisters all came.
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