Chapter 50
When it came time to sign the contract, she was shy and rubbed the corner of her clothes.
Jun Qingmo said one word, and she signed her name without even looking at it.
People say, "You take care of me, working so hard, getting up early and staying up late, burning the midnight oil, and being exhausted. If you don't do it for money, what do you want?"
In one sentence, the workers awakened their last bit of sympathy for the capitalists.
Screw it, she's just a worker, what else does she want if not money?
The boss offered to pay her, and if she pushed it away, there would be a second time. What if the boss felt that she was embarrassed to ask for it anyway and refused to pay her in the future? Wouldn't she be at a huge loss then?
Bad habits must be eradicated at the root.
She signed without even looking at it, and Jun Qingmo shook his head in amusement.
Silly girl, you're not afraid of him having evil intentions or cheating.
Okay, he admitted that he had tampered with the contract.
"The contract is in duplicate. I won't give you your copy separately. Put them both in the box in the study."
"Oh, that's fine."
After all, she does have a criminal record, and she just left it there and no one knew where it went.
The box was placed on the bookshelf, and it was she who put it there.
She was also thoughtful and placed the box at the highest place. Without help from others, Jun Qingmo would not be able to get it.
It's safe.
If she kept it herself, there was no telling where it might be lost someday.
In fact, after all, we all live in the same yard. If someone has bad intentions, they will find it no matter where they put it.
Forget about this kind of vigilance, it's not necessary.
Zhang Yunniang has always wanted to have a cat and a dog, but she has too many things to do every day and is worried that she won't be able to take good care of them.
As I was struggling with this, time passed by.
But every time she saw pet cats and dogs, she would be unable to walk.
One day, she was returning home from the bookstore. When she passed by a stall, she saw an old man sitting on a stool with his legs crossed.
There was only a cage in the stall in front of me. The door of the cage was completely open and there was nothing inside.
"Old man, what are you selling?"
"Selling a dog." The old man didn't pay much attention when he saw someone coming.
"Hey? Where's the dog?"
"Look, over there." The old man raised his chin and gestured to look across.
Two puppies, one yellow and one white, were sitting not far away.
There were two or three people around playing with the puppy.
The puppy spins in circles, wags its tail, bows, and does everything. It sticks out its tongue, tilts its head, and stands on its legs.
It looks like he is trying hard to promote himself.
He has a gentle temperament and is not afraid of people.
What a clever puppy! Zhang Yunniang fell in love with it at first sight.
"Wow, what a cute puppy. How much is one?"
"Three taels of silver for one, five taels of silver for two. They are not sold individually, you can only buy them together." The girl next to her held the puppy's paw, shaking it up and down and left and right, and answered casually.
"Little girl, you are selling this puppy too expensively. Who would buy it at this price?" Someone nearby was unhappy.
Five taels of silver is enough to cover the daily expenses of a family for three or four months. Who would spend this amount of silver to buy two puppies?
This grandfather and grandson have been here for almost a month.
There were many people asking about it, but it never sold.
"That's the price. I won't sell it for any lower. Da Huang, pat your head. Xiao Bai, give me your paws."
The man selling straw sandals nearby kindly reminded him, "Just take a look. Can't you see? They're not selling it sincerely."
"Not selling it? Then why put it out there?" Zhang Yunniang was puzzled. She thought it was to wait for the right person. Some people with strange tempers would have some inexplicable requests.
The big brother who sells straw sandals is also a kind-hearted person. He has been setting up a stall here. Every time there is a market, the old man brings his granddaughter here and sits there until the market is over and then goes back.
The two puppies are well trained and many people are interested in them.
Later I found out that the grandfather and grandson had never intended to sell it at all.
The old man already has two dogs at home, and now they have given birth to a litter of puppies. If they keep all of them, they will need a lot more food.
We are reluctant to send the old man away, but our family members do not agree to keep him at home.
He came up with this idea: he would set a high price to scare away the customers, and then go home and say that he didn't sell it.
In today's world, life is not easy for people, so how could so many people be willing to keep these little gadgets?
The old lady just thought that it really wasn’t sold.
It was delayed and delayed, and it took another month.
Zhang Yunniang really liked this dog, but at this price, she really couldn't bear to part with it.
The two puppies are very clever, jumping around and trying their best to promote themselves.
It seems that he really wants to sell himself to his master in exchange for money.
She looked back every few steps until she turned the corner and could no longer see it, then Zhang Yunniang withdrew her gaze.
"Sister, I'm here."
"Why did you choose to come to my place today? You fickle girl, I won't go to see you, and you won't come to sit with me."
"Humph, you're bullying me again."
Zhang Yunniang reached out to take the cold tea that was handed to her, and started drinking it.
"Tap, tap, tap, look, what I brought."
She displayed the package in her other hand to the people.
Last time, Amina was delivering goods near her home and stopped by to see her.
Unfortunately, she was not at home, so the two of them did not meet.
When she left, she was given some freshly brewed fruit wine without alcohol content.
Lanzhi said that she had been staring at a swan-shaped bonsai for a long time, and this time she specially packed it up and sent it over.
"Swan bird? Are you going to give it to me?"
Amina opened the outer wrapping cloth, her eyes shining. Inside was an exquisite swan-shaped plant.
In the land of Hu, there is a legend that the tribe was formed because the ancestor married the swan goddess. Therefore, the swan is also regarded as a sacred bird by the Hu people.
"Sister, wait a while, I'll send some bigger ones over. I'm raising them now. I'll put them in front of the store and make a nice scene."
"My sister is really skillful. She can grow the tree crown so dense and full."
"So, from now on, if I can't make it, sister, you have to remember my strengths and give me a bowl of rice to eat."
Amina patted her head gently, her eyes filled with heartache.
This girl must have suffered a lot in the past, otherwise she wouldn't have said over and over again, "If I ever get into trouble, please give her a bowl of rice out of your kindness."
She didn't feel disgusted, but only felt more distressed.
They settled here with a group of sisters, and they also suffered a lot, sleeping in the open and going hungry.
"As long as I'm in Kyoto, this place will be open to you. Don't be afraid, I'm here."
The two of them were so affectionate that the wine seller who was familiar with them couldn't help but tease them.
Zhang Yunniang remained calm and exposed the two ruffians' behavior, which made everyone laugh.
Being served delicious food and drinks, Zhang Yunniang burped with satisfaction.
"Sister, you don't know, today I saw two puppies under the big willow tree. Those two puppies are so well-educated."
"You like puppies?"
"I really want one, and I also want a cat. The puppy's owner is reluctant to sell it, so he deliberately bids a high price, and insists on buying both together, not just one. Five taels of silver. Oh, that's too expensive."
"Five taels of silver?"
"That's right. I earn two or five taels of silver a month. If I live frugally, I still need to save for three or four months."
Zhang Yunniang was heartbroken and vexed. "Those two puppies were very clever and obedient. They sat down when asked to and didn't guard their food."
"How did the fruit wine taste last time?"
Amina has been working outside for so many years and has dealt with many people. Although they have only known each other for a short time, she knows Zhang Yunniang's character very well.
Sure enough, this question interrupted the man's thoughts and he started chattering about other things.
"My sister's cooking skills are really good. It has a rich fruity aroma, just like juice. You can't taste any alcohol at all, and it tastes more refreshing."
"I'll go back later and take some more."
"Since my sister loves me, I won't be polite."
"Miss Zhang, are you here to drink today too?"
Wei Yijun liked the liquor brewed here and often came to drink it when he had free time. Seeing that you were also here, the big man quickly came over.
Mr. Huaiyuan was used to being alone and found them too noisy. At first, he taught one class every day, but later he changed the schedule to assigning homework and giving lectures every seven days.
Their time is more flexible, so their requirements for independent learning are naturally higher.
"Hey? Master Wei? Aren't you reading at home?"
Zhang Yunniang was somewhat surprised to see him here. With less than a year left until the imperial examination, while that wasn't a short time, it still required decades of hard study and competition from students. Even with the guidance of renowned teachers, they still had to work hard themselves.
Even Jun Qingmo is putting all his efforts into preparation.
After dinner, I have to study for two hours before going to bed.
The light was yellow, and she was worried about his eyesight. But since he was a hard-working man, she couldn't pour cold water on him. She could only light a few more lamps and trim the wicks more frequently.
Didn't he say that he would only start preparing for the imperial examination halfway through? Why didn't he stay at home and study hard in broad daylight, and make progress every day, instead of coming out?
Wei Yijun's smiling face froze awkwardly, and he touched his nose sheepishly.
As a mere warrior, he got a headache when he saw all those Zhihu people. He ran out to get some fresh air on the pretext that all the wine at home was drunk.
It was just such a coincidence that Shui Lingling was caught.
He didn't want to leave a bad impression on Zhang Yunniang.
"I was discussing something with a friend today. Now that it's done, I saw it wasn't far from here, so I stopped by for a drink."
"Oh, I see."
Zhang Yunniang nodded indifferently. He was different from Jun Qingmo. The Kangle Earl's Mansion controlled important border troops and its power was at its peak. Even if he failed the imperial examination, there was still a way out, which was recommendation.
Although the prospects of recommendation are not as high as those of the imperial examination, the fact that one can enter the official career is enviable.
Zhang Yunniang's things had been delivered and she had almost finished drinking. After chatting with someone for a while, she was ready to leave.
Seeing this, Wei Yijun wanted to go with him.
"I'll take you back. Your Excellency is hosting a banquet at Lantingxuan tomorrow at noon, and I invite Yuan Jin to go with us."
"Lantingxuan?"
Lantingxuan is a place where scholars gather. It seems that he wants to introduce some connections to Jun Qingmo.
She sighed in her heart, it really is true that one has to judge friends by their type.
Making the right friends can help you avoid many detours and provide you with many more opportunities to overtake others.
"I'll go back and tell you, sir. It won't tire you out by making another trip."
Wei Yijun stared with his eyes wide open and pursed his lips.
He hated her for being a piece of wood.
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