Zhang Family
Zhang Linsheng looked at Zhang Dahu with a worried expression and said, "Dahu, you're the one who grabbed Old Madam Lu and put her on the oxcart!"
Zhang Dahu nodded, somewhat smugly saying, "Yes!"
Zhang Dahu thought excitedly, "Chen Xiaomi gave me two hundred coins this time. She's so generous with the money."
Chen Xiaomi truly lives up to her reputation as the boss of Huaxia Trading Company; her actions are truly extraordinary.
This money is too easy to earn. If Grandma Lu goes to town a few times a month, he might be able to earn a lot of money. This job is much easier than toiling in the fields.
Zhang Linsheng sighed and said, "The old lady is not young anymore. What if something happens to her?"
Zhang Dahu curled his lip and said nonchalantly, "Dad, I'm not stupid. I definitely wouldn't do it alone! If we all work together, we can restrain the old lady and send her to the Lu family. Dad, don't underestimate the old lady just because she's old. With her energetic personality, she won't get into any trouble easily."
Zhang Linsheng glared at Zhang Dahu, "Lu Chengyu is a scholar now, not someone to be trifled with!"
"So what if you're a scholar? If you don't have money, you're just a poor scholar," Zhang Dahu said with some disdain.
Thinking of the scale of Huaxia Trading Company, Zhang Dahu thought to himself: How can a scholar compare to the manager? It is said that not to mention Chen Xiaomi and Lu Lin, even the servants working in the trading company can eat meat from time to time. Their treatment is extremely good.
Zhang Linsheng thought for a moment and said, "That's true."
“Dad, two hundred coins is enough to buy several catties of meat. It’s such a good way to make money. I think Chen Dali also wants to make this money, but that guy is timid. When he saw us going up, he just watched the wind direction from the side. Because of this delay, we’ve already made enough people, but he won’t get any money.” Zhang Dahu’s eyes were bright and sparkling, revealing a pair of small tiger teeth.
Zhang Dahu was the leader of the kids a few years ago, and over the years he has grown into a young man. Because of his strength and cleverness, many of the boys in the village trust him.
Zhang Linsheng nodded and said, "That's true. With so many people involved, the Lu family can't really investigate. And this money is real."
Zhang Dahu asked, somewhat confused, "Dad, do you think what the Lu family is saying is true? Huaxia Trading Company actually belongs to Lu Lin. Lu Lin is afraid that they will come and take advantage of him, so he lies and says that there is a big boss behind him."
"Who knows? But nobody's ever seen that big boss, so it's hard to say for sure if he even exists," Zhang Linsheng said.
“I heard from the villagers that not only Chen Xiaomi, but Chen Xiaocai also bought a house in town a long time ago. Chen Chi married Chen Xiaocai so that she could live a life of luxury with him,” Zhang Dahu said.
Zhang Linsheng thought to himself: Huaxia Trading Company has been very popular in recent years. Many merchants have traveled long distances to purchase goods. For people like them from the countryside, buying a house in town is not easy. However, for Chen Xiaomi, it is very simple.
The story of the old lady from the Lu family caused quite a stir in the village, and naturally it reached the ears of the Chen family as well.
The old lady of the Chen family knew that the business belonged to Chen Xiaomi, and she was also somewhat eager to make a move, but Wang Shi beat her to it.
Old Mrs. Chen was very happy that Wang had been humiliated, but when she learned that Chen Xiaomi had instigated the villagers to arrest Wang and send her back, she felt that if she went to town, she would probably suffer the same fate, and she became depressed.
Grandma Chen pondered, "Chen Xiaomi is inherently rebellious and wicked; she won't show him any mercy just because he's an elder." "These villagers really listen to that brat!" Grandma Chen muttered sullenly.
"Two hundred coins," said Old Master Chen.
Two hundred coins can buy a lot of eggs. If they can get so much silver just by catching Old Lady Lu and sending her back, how could the villagers refuse?
The group of people who did it earned a tael of silver.
Grandma Chen said sullenly, "This kid has money now, he doesn't treat money like money anymore!"
Chen Jing felt nauseous. When he was in school, he had envied the wealthy man in town who lived a life of extravagance. Chen Jing never expected that Chen Xiaomi would enjoy the life he never had.
"Grandpa, do you have any ideas?" the old lady asked unwillingly.
The old man said unhappily, "What ideas do I have?"
The old man was also filled with regret, feeling that wealth and honor had slipped through his fingers, which was a real pity. He also felt a bit more resentful towards the eldest son's family, whom he had always valued.
The Zhang family.
Zhang Cheng smoked a cigarette, frowning, deep in thought.
"Father, what are the Lu family people doing here?"
Zhang Cheng said calmly, "Because of Lu Lin's matter, is this Huaxia Trading Company really Chen Xiaomi's? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
Zhang Jin thought for a moment and said, "Didn't the old lady say that the deed to the business was transferred to Chen Xiaomi a long time ago? So it should be correct, right?"
Lu Chengyu must have heard the news from the registrar, and the registrar wouldn't make things up. Besides, this is indeed the only reasonable way to put it. The wages of the employees in the Huaxia Trading Company are entirely decided by Chen Xiaomi and Lu Lin. Where would an ordinary manager get such power?
It's been several years now, and Lu Lin and Chen Xiaomi have been living in the town and haven't come here much.
Zhang Cheng murmured, "Chen Xiaomi actually owns such a large business in town."
Zhang Jin pondered for a moment and said, "Huaxia Trading Company should have a few million in revenue a year." This revenue figure wasn't Zhang Jin's idea, but rather a guess from the villagers.
Zhang Cheng gasped, "So many!" Although Zhang Cheng was the village head, his family lived a simple life. He was stunned to suddenly discover that there was such a wealthy man hiding in the village.
Zhang Jin muttered, "This Chen Xiaomi is really good at keeping her composure!"
For so many years, a big boss has always been mistaken for an employee, and no one has explained anything. The Lu family and the Chen family have not been doing so well these past two years!
"What do these Lu family members want from you, Father?" Zhang Jin asked.
Zhang Cheng said calmly, "He just wanted to talk things over with me."
Zhang Jin shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it won't be that easy, Father. Don't forget, Lu Lin almost died back then because of his marriage into the family."
Zhang Cheng said dismissively, "Isn't that all in the past? Besides, if the Lu family hadn't arranged for him to marry into Chen Xiaomi's family, Lu Lin wouldn't be living such a good life now."
Zhang Jin looked at Zhang Cheng with a sense of helplessness. This old man felt sorry for the villagers and wanted to help Chen Xiaomi when she became successful. But he also had to see if the villagers would really appreciate it. Before, when Chen Jing caused that trouble, it was the Chen family patriarch who stepped in to mediate. And what was the result? Old Mrs. Chen complained that the Chen family patriarch took the benefits but did nothing, and even took kickbacks when selling the house. She was so angry that she lay down.
“Since Lu Lin has already married into the family, there’s no reason for him to give money to Lu Chengyu,” Zhang Jin said.
Zhang Cheng shook his head and said, "If Lu Chengyu passes the imperial examination, our whole village will prosper. If he wants to pass the imperial examination, it would be best if he could enter a better school. The travel expenses for passing the imperial examination will also be considerable."
"Father, did the Lu family tell you this?" Zhang Jin asked unhappily.
Zhang Cheng smiled awkwardly and said, "If Lu Chengyu can pass the imperial examination, it will be of great benefit to the village. Besides, isn't Lu Lin rich now?"
Zhang Jin shook his head and said, "Lu Lin hasn't had any contact with the Lu family for so many years, which clearly shows that he doesn't want to spend any money."
If the Lu family could squeeze money out of Lu Lin, they probably wouldn't bother his father.
Huaxia Trading Company.
"Brother Xiaomi, you're really amazing! You even managed to drive away that formidable old lady," Zhang Rui said.
Chen Xiaomi waved her hand and said, "As long as you have money, things will be easy." That's why everyone wants to be rich.
Two hundred coins is quite a lot; it's enough to buy a few pounds of meat so the family can have a good meal. With such a generous reward, there will surely be brave men. Chen Xiaomi thought that even if he lowered the price further, there would still be people willing to do it.
Zhang Changrui nodded and said, "Who says otherwise? Brother Xiaomi, Brother Lin won't mind if you do this, will he?"
"What does he have to care about?" Chen Xiaomi thought to herself: Lu Lin has already changed his soul, and this one has nothing to do with the Lu family.
Zhang Rui hesitated for a moment, scratched his head, and said, "Brother Lin, after all, he's the head of the family."
Chen Xiaomi glanced at Zhang Rui, knowing that Zhang Rui meant well, but there were some things he couldn't explain.
“Lu Lin is different from ordinary people.”
Zhang Rui went into the backyard and saw Lu Lin drawing up blueprints. The rocking chairs and rocking horses in the shop were all designed by Lu Lin. Judging from Lu Lin's appearance, Zhang Rui knew that Lu Lin must be designing something new.
"Brother Lin, are you busy?" Zhang Rui asked.
Lu Lin glanced at Zhang Rui and said, "It's alright."
"Brother Lin, you're really dishonest. You lied to me and said you weren't the boss," Zhang Rui said sullenly.
Zhang Changrui scratched his head. He had previously said that Lu Lin didn't seem like a boss, and he wondered if Lu Lin would hold a grudge.
Lu Lin smiled and said, "I'm not talking nonsense. I'm not the boss. Your brother Xiaomi is the boss."
Zhang Rui said speechlessly, "Boss, isn't it the same as you being the boss, because Xiaomi is the boss?"
Lu Lin smiled and said, "It's still a little different."
Qin Ming walked out of the house and said, "Brother Xiaomi, someone has arrived."
"Who is it?" Chen Xiaomi asked.
"He said he was the village head of Dashi Village," Qin Ming said.
"The village head is here!"
Chen Xiaomi pouted, thinking unhappily, "This place has always favored the Lu family and has a high opinion of Lu Chengyu. Now that Lu Chengyu has passed the imperial examination and become a scholar, the village chief will treat him like a god."
"The village head is here. It's been a long time," Chen Xiaomi said with a smile.
Zhang Cheng looked at Chen Xiaomi, feeling somewhat uncertain. "Xiaomi!"
Chen Xiaomi smiled and said, "It's alright, we have enough to eat and wear."
Zhang Cheng gave a wry smile and said, "Xiao Mi, I heard this trading company is yours?"
Chen Xiaomi tilted her head and said, "That's right, it's mine. It's worth a few hundred taels, but it's not worth mentioning."
Zhang Cheng gave a wry smile and said, "Xiao Mi, you've finally made it big."
"No, no."
Zhang Cheng looked at Chen Xiaomi, sighed, and said, "Xiaomi, now that you've made a name for yourself, you should help the villagers too."
Chen Xiaomi glanced at Zhang Cheng and said, "Village head, look at what you're saying. I've already been quite kind. I buy grain, vegetables, and mountain products from the villagers. I even help sell the embroidery that the village sends over. I've done all this, yet people in the village still keep causing me trouble."
Zhang Cheng looked at Chen Xiaomi and said, "Xiaomi, this old lady Lu is also considered your grandmother."
Chen Xiaomi pouted and said, "The old woman came to my door and made a scene. I only sent her back because I was kind enough to do so. It cost me a lot of money."
Zhang Cheng: "..."
Chen Xiaomi glanced at Zhang Cheng and said, "How about the village chief goes to the village and tells me that if anyone in the village uses livestock to send her to the city again, I will not accept anything from that family. If anyone stops helping the Lu family, I will give them a cartload of silver at the end of the year."
Zhang Cheng, his face dark, said, "Xiao Mi, did you really have to do this?" Sending him back to deliver a message was just making him offend people for no reason.
"Cheng Yu is now a scholar."
Chen Xiaomi said dismissively, "He's just a Xiucai, not a Juren. Only Juren can become officials."
He already has almost five thousand taels of silver. It's better to hope that Lu Chengyu can become an official than to hope that Lu Chengyu can become an official himself.
Zhang Cheng said sullenly, "A scholar is quite remarkable." Zhang Cheng thought to himself: This Chen Xiaomi is a boss after all; she doesn't even respect a scholar.
Chen Xiaomi said dismissively, "A scholar is just a title; it sounds good, but it's not easy to earn money."
Zhang Cheng kept a straight face. He was quite proud that the village had produced a scholar, but seeing that Chen Xiaomi didn't take the scholar seriously at all, Zhang Cheng felt a little annoyed.
Zhang Cheng had made a fool of himself at Chen Xiaomi's place, and as he was leaving, he ran into Lu Lin.
"The village head is here!" Lu Lin said warmly.
Zhang Cheng looked at Lu Lin and said, "Lu Lin, Chen Xiaomi took your grandmother back, and you're not even doing anything about it."
“Village head, Xiaomi is doing this for the old lady’s own good. I’m not afraid of losing face by making a scene in front of the door, but how can her cousin not lose face after becoming a scholar? Xiaomi even spent a tael of silver to take the old lady back. If you’re worried about losing face, you can advise the old lady that she’s too old to cause trouble. Her cousin just passed the imperial examination and it wouldn’t be good for his classmates to see the old lady acting like a madwoman.” Lu Lin said.
Zhang Cheng: "..."
Zhang Cheng glanced at Lu Lin twice, then left without saying a word.
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