"Yes, mathematics is even more difficult than taking the imperial examinations. It's not easy to learn, so I have to go to town often."
Shen Liang looked quite proud. Being able to learn mathematics well was a remarkable thing. In the future, he could not only work as an accountant and manager, but he might also be invited by the government to participate in complex calculations and surveying and measurement of various projects.
In addition, given his outstanding appearance, he is confident about his future.
"Thank you for your hard work. Focus on your studies. If you need any new clothes or shoes, just let me know and I'll make them for you," Qiao Xi'er said with concern.
She's probably looking forward to her future husband's future success.
"I don't need any of these, so I won't trouble you. I'm leaving now." Shen Liang maintained his polite smile, nodded to her, and turned to leave.
He quickened his pace, and Qiao Xi'er, knowing he was busy with his studies, stood still and watched him go.
She seemed to notice that something was hanging from Shen Liang's waist, swaying back and forth.
It was a sachet or something similar; no wonder Shen Liang had a faint fragrance emanating from him when he was in front of her earlier.
Qiao Xi'er thought to herself, "Shen Liang has grown up, he's become more vain, and he's even developed a sense of style, buying such a sachet to hang on his body."
A sweet smile appeared on her lips. Shen Liang's figure disappeared, and she was still a little dazed.
Realizing what she had come out for, Qiao Xi'er suddenly woke up from her daze and quickly ran home.
Qiao Lian'er was examining the mushrooms one by one; they were indeed plump and large, and she was very satisfied.
"Lian'er, how about I bring all the mushrooms I found to sell to you?" Uncle Qian said.
“Okay, we need to make these mushrooms for every meal. There are so many people in our family, this isn’t even enough for a few meals. Uncle Qian, just bring them over as soon as you find them.” Qiao Lian’er said, “If anyone else is willing to come and sell them to us, let them come.”
Things will work themselves out. They can't stop the villagers from competing with them for mushrooms on the mountain, but they can make a profit from the price difference from the villagers.
Because of the Qiao family's generosity, he made money, and Uncle Qian was happy to help.
"Don't worry, we'll bring you as many as we can, as long as you don't mind."
"You can never have too many, you can never have too many." Qiao Lian'er was overjoyed.
Qiao Xier ran in, took Qiao Lian'er's hand, and went into Old Madam Qiao's room.
"Lian'er, Grandma said we can withdraw the money ourselves."
As she spoke, she crouched down under the bed, pried open a protrusion on the wall against which the headboard rested, and pulled out a small drawer containing an empty mud brick.
Qiao Lian'er was a little surprised; this way of hiding the key was quite clever.
The drawer was hidden in the mud wall, so even if someone broke in, they wouldn't be able to tell.
Then, Qiao Xier took out the key and opened the bottom drawer of the dresser.
This five-drawer chest is quite heavy; it was part of Old Mrs. Qiao's dowry, and its edges are very slippery, so even an adult man couldn't lift it. Therefore, there's almost no need to worry about it being stolen.
Qiao Xi'er came out of the room with three and a half taels of cash and handed it to Uncle Qian.
"Uncle Qian, I remember you."
Uncle Qian was very happy holding the money; this was probably the most the Qian family had ever earned.
"Okay, tell the villagers you see this, and maybe several families will come to your house to sell this kind of matsutake mushroom today."
Uncle Qian walked away with the money, a smile on his face.
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