In such frigid weather, being able to buy eggplants and peppers is a great joy for a restaurant.
Without any hesitation, Manager Bai bought the entire truckload of vegetables at three times the price he paid in autumn.
We also want all the water bamboo shoots, and have the chef at the restaurant research how to prepare them.
Back to the dilapidated temple.
Zheng Ruqian did the math.
He took two taels of silver with him when he left. Apart from food, drink and gifts, he probably received one and a half taels of silver worth of vegetables.
They were delivered to Youranju and sold for a total of five taels of silver.
If we can cut back on food and drink expenses, we can triple our profits.
It earns more than buying and delivering vegetables locally in Xieyang County.
The journey was tough, but Zheng Ruqian wasn't afraid of hardship or difficulty; making money was the most important thing.
If he hadn't been stopped, he would have gone to Yunshui County right now and bought a whole truckload of vegetables.
The reason for being blocked is quite simple.
The Chinese New Year is approaching.
Jiang Sheng didn't know the customs of the New Year. She only knew that the New Year was all about family reunion, and that the whole family needed to be together.
We need to buy new clothes, new shoes, and even meat.
The dilapidated temple is too deserted; it would be best to hang two more red lanterns.
On the streets of Shili Town.
Jiang Sheng ran ahead, bouncing around, while her older brothers followed behind, panting heavily.
Xu Mo was holding six cotton-padded coats in his arms, which almost covered his entire body.
Zheng Ruqian was holding a large pig's head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Fang Heng was carrying a sack of vegetables.
Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan received special treatment and were only allowed to carry two small packages.
Having finally reached the street, Jiang Sheng stared blankly at the bright red fruit.
Before, when we didn't have money, if we wanted to eat candied hawthorns, we could only look on. Occasionally, if we were lucky, we would find one that someone else had discarded. We would put it in our mouths, and the sweet and sour taste would melt between our lips and teeth. This became Xiao Jiangsheng's deepest impression of the New Year.
"Candied hawthorn, candied hawthorn, two coins a skewer."
Merchants were shouting loudly, and poor people passed by longingly, while wealthy people bought four or five strings of food with a wave of their hands.
Zheng Ruqian stopped behind Jiang Sheng and followed her gaze. "Jiang Sheng, buy whatever you want to eat. We have money now."
Yes, they have money now.
The second brother earned it, and the third brother earned it; together they made a total of thirty taels of silver.
Jiang Sheng smiled, ran up to the merchant, and waved her hand, "Six skewers, please."
The six siblings each had one, and they hugged and gnawed on it.
Actually, candied hawthorn berries aren't that delicious. The hawthorn flavor is too sour, and the sugar coating is too thick, making them quite chewy.
But Jiang Sheng still devoured it like a precious gem.
When she was throwing the candied hawthorn sticks, she felt like someone was behind her.
After glancing at Fang Heng, Third Brother frowned and gestured to them, "Don't look back, keep moving forward."
This is Shili Town, not a county seat. Who would follow them during the holidays?
Jiang Sheng found out very quickly.
Fang Heng was very good at counter-tracking. He led everyone into the alley, winding around several times, and finally hid in a secluded corner.
Before long, a tall and burly figure rushed out.
He looked around but couldn't find anyone, so he muttered a curse under his breath.
Jiang Sheng stepped forward. "Pang Dashan, why are you following me?"
The sudden sound startled Pang Dashan so much that he fell on his backside.
He turned his head and saw Jiang Sheng and his sister standing in a row. He almost peed himself. "I didn't... I didn't mean it. I just... I just saw you. I didn't mean anything by it."
"Do you think I believe that?" Jiang Sheng's face turned cold. "Pang Dashan, I haven't settled the score with you for taking people to the dilapidated temple last time. You come to my door today. Fine, Third Brother will teach him a lesson and let him know that sticks have no mercy."
After saying that, he took two steps back, revealing Fang Heng holding the long stick.
Pang Dashan gasped.
He realized he had already experienced Fang Heng's martial prowess twice, and each time he ended up being knocked unconscious.
If he had no choice but to blame himself before, he really doesn't have that problem today.
Pang Dashan clutched his crotch, tears and snot streaming down his face. "I'm not here to cause you trouble. I'm here to warn you. That constable Gao is trying to get back at you. I mean well. Please don't hit me. Please don't hit me."
Jiang Sheng didn't believe it.
A leopard can't change its spots; who knows if Pang Dashan's words are the truth or another trap?
Fang Heng frowned and remained silent.
Chang Yan suddenly came over with a candied hawthorn in his hand, tugged at Jiang Sheng's sleeve, and gestured for her to look down.
Then... Jiang Sheng saw a puddle of pale yellow liquid on the ground.
Her expression froze.
That good-for-nothing Pang Dashan actually peed his pants in fear.
Does this mean he's genuinely afraid?
Jiang Sheng was somewhat unsure.
Xu Mo stepped forward, employing the greatest advantage of a scholar, and asked, "Hello, Pang Dashan, can you tell us the real reason you've been following us today?"
Compared to this group of fierce-looking people, Xu Mo was gentle and refined, and seemed the easiest to talk to.
Pang Dashan quickly got up from the ground and explained, "Last time it was indeed my intention to take revenge on you. I was the one who led Officer Gao to the ruined temple, but the eldest son of the Jiang family suddenly appeared and humiliated Officer Gao. He was very unhappy and had his men beat me up, saying that I had done a bad job."
"It's clearly him who's afraid of the Jiang family, yet he blames me instead. He's a real scoundrel. I happened to see you on the street today, so I thought I'd tell you the truth. Although I, Pang Dashan, am a swindler and robber, I never lie. I swear on my lifelong well-being that that constable Gao holds a grudge against you and will definitely target you again."
The beggar swore an oath to have enough to eat for the rest of his life, which is extremely cruel.
Jiang Sheng was somewhat stunned. Although she had guessed these things long ago, she still couldn't help but feel down when she actually heard the truth.
As the saying goes, the common people cannot fight against the officials.
Moreover, they were just a group of children who had only earned a little money. How could they possibly compete with the county yamen runners?
Seeing that they had taken his words to heart, Pang Dashan dared not linger any longer and left, his crotch tucked between his legs.
Jiang Sheng called out to him.
"Thank you, Brother Pang Dashan," she said solemnly. "Wait for me here."
After saying that, he quickly ran to buy three candied hawthorns and handed them to Pang Dashan.
She had just noticed that although Pang Dashan was talking, his eyes had been glancing at the candied hawthorn in Fifth Brother's hand several times.
As a beggar, Jiang Sheng understood all too well.
Pang Dashan never expected to get three candied hawthorns, and he left with a complicated expression.
Chang Yan observed everything without showing any emotion.
There was nothing left to buy, so the siblings took a donkey cart home.
On the way, they discussed how credible the claim about the massive mountain was.
Zheng Ruqian believes it is completely unbelievable, "Who knows if he's colluding with the constable Gao to try and scam us again."
Fang Heng nodded, "Even if Officer Gao beat him, we beat him too. Why should Pang Dashan show us goodwill?"
And it was such an abrupt gesture of goodwill.
Even Xu Mo thought so.
Wen Zhiyun never interrupts on these kinds of topics.
After a long silence, the last person in the banquet said, "I don't think so."
All five siblings turned to look at them, their eyes wide with surprise.
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