Chapter 143 Three People Make a Tiger
After saying that, Lin Xi and Zhang Chengye left in a swagger, leaving a group of people standing there in a daze.
Shopkeeper Ma was in the wrong, and he knew that if the matter was brought to the attention of the governor, he would be in trouble.
The rest of the people couldn't help but feel ripples in their hearts when they heard what Lin Xi had just said. The treatment Lin Xi offered was several levels higher, which really made them jealous.
Shopkeeper Ma turned around and saw that the group of people had thoughtful expressions on their faces. He said angrily, "I think you are crazy. You actually took that woman's words seriously. Taoli Village is a place you have never heard of. Do you think you have any chance?"
Those people thought about it and felt that what he said made sense.
Zhang Chengye had no work to do, so he just went. But they had elderly parents and young children to take care of, so they couldn't take any risks.
Zhang Chengye's home.
As soon as Zhang Chengye stepped into the house, he saw the doctor standing in the yard, talking to Xiao Yongyan.
He walked forward quickly, looking extremely nervous, "Doctor, why are you here? What's wrong with my mother?"
He has only been out for a short while. If something goes wrong, how will he explain it?
"Your mother is doing well. I heard that you are going to live in Taoli Village. The environment there is good and suitable for your mother to recuperate. By the way, I have also prepared the medicines your mother needs during this period." said the doctor.
Zhang Chengye was confused. He clearly didn't ask anyone to come over, so why did the doctor suddenly do so much?
"Excuse me, doctor." Xiao Yongyan politely saw the doctor out.
Only then did Zhang Chengye realize that what was happening before his eyes was the couple's "good intentions".
"Let me make it clear first, I just pretended to sign the contract with you just to get rid of the people from Wanlifang. I won't take it seriously." Zhang Chengye said.
Lin Xi looked at the other person with amusement, "It's really interesting, you owe me the deed and you want to get rid of it, are you kidding me?"
Zhang Chengye's expression gradually became stiff, "What do you mean?"
"It's nothing. I just want to tell you that once the contract is signed, it will be effective. You must come with me now." Lin Xi smiled, but what she said made Zhang Chengye very dissatisfied.
"How can you be like this! When did I ever agree to it?" Zhang Chengye was furious.
Lin Xi raised his eyebrows slightly, walked into the house, looked at the old lady and said, "Auntie, I really need a paper-making master here. Besides, the price is ten taels of silver a month, including food and accommodation. I don't think I have done anything wrong to him. Why is she unwilling to do it?"
The old lady's face darkened, "Zhang Chengye, come here!"
Zhang Chengye was not afraid of anything except his mother's anger, so he quickly rolled over and asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"
"You tell me, this is such a good opportunity, why not go?" said the old lady.
Zhang Chengye scratched his head. "This is a rural place. There's not even a pharmacy. If you feel unwell, where can I find medicine for you?"
The old lady sighed and said, "You can't just consider me, a dead person, you have to consider the living. The child is still young, and there is no income at home. What will he do in the future?"
"What else can a boy do? He has to work as a laborer!"
As soon as Zhang Chengye finished speaking, the old lady scolded him, "You rebellious son, I have told you so many times that Dabao is a talented student and we must support him even if we have to sell everything we have. You ignored my words, didn't you?"
The old lady became more and more excited as she spoke, and she began to cough non-stop while covering her chest.
Zhang Chengye quickly admitted his mistake, "Mom, you are right, I will definitely go, work hard to earn money, and let Dabao go to private school, please don't be angry."
Lin Xi didn't expect that Zhang Chengye's son still needed to go to school. What a coincidence.
"Um, do you know Mr. Shuer?" Lin Xi asked.
Zhang Chengye looked at Lin Xi in confusion, "I heard that it seems that many of his students passed the exam to become scholars this time, and there are also some rumors in Xucheng."
That's good to know. Lin Xi smiled and said, "My husband has a very good relationship with Mr. Shuer. If you are willing to go to my place, I can let your child go directly to Mr. Shuer's school, and I will pay for the expenses."
Since ancient times, parents have hoped that their children would develop into good ones, and as long as the conditions permit, they would spare no effort in their education.
Zhang Chengye was about to waver, but was suppressed by Lin Xi's words.
The old lady understood her son best. "Why are you still hesitating? Even if you stay here, will you be able to send Dabao to a private school?"
Of course it is not possible in Xucheng, unless he holds two jobs.
"Can I really get into the academy?" Zhang Chengye was obviously shaken.
Lin Xi pulled Xiao Yongyan over and said, "Go ahead."
Xiao Yongyan glanced at Lin Xi with a smile, "My relationship with Mr. Shuer is such that it only takes a word for me to get in, and he is also interested in taking care of some kids now."
"If you are still not reassured, I can write this into the document. If I can't do it, you can go to the county and sue me in black and white." Lin Xi said.
Having said that, Zhang Chengye had no reason to refuse and nodded in agreement.
Lin Xi said, "I'll give you one night to pack your things. We'll leave early tomorrow morning."
Zhang Chengye was stunned. He really didn't expect Lin Xi to be so anxious.
"Why, if you are too busy, I can ask my husband to stay and help you." Lin Xi said.
"No need. I can do it alone." Zhang Chengye said unhappily. Her husband looked so weak and frail that he was unlikely to be of any help. He might even make things worse.
The next morning, Zhang Chengye brought a cart of packed things and followed Lin Xi to Taoli Village.
The people in the village were no longer surprised by many things that happened to Lin Xi, but when they suddenly saw her coming back with a man, their gossiping hearts were aroused again.
Soon, the news reached the silkworm house, but it was a little distorted.
When Xue Lili and Cui Hongyue heard this, they both thought that the villagers were spreading rumors. How could Lin Xi, a good woman, bring back a single man with a child?
"I think you must have seen it wrong." Xue Lili said.
The woman who came to report the news curled her lips and said, "If you don't believe me, they are already coming here. You will know what I said is true later."
Xue Lili stood at the door and saw Lin Xi leading a man over.
Now, Xue Lili was dumbfounded.
Lin Xi brought Zhang Chengye to the silkworm house and pointed to a vacant lot nearby and said, "I'm going to build a temporary residence for you here."
Zhang Chengye had no objection to Lin Xi's arrangement, as it didn't matter where he lived anyway.
When Lin Xi turned around, he saw Xue Lili looking at him blankly.
"What’s wrong with you?"
The look in his eyes was really wrong and Lin Xi felt very strange.
"Who is this person?" Xue Lili looked at Zhang Chengye.
"Oh, this is the papermaking master I hired. He is responsible for the papermaking business and will not interfere with you." Lin Xi said.
Zhang Chengye looked at Xue Lili coldly without saying anything.
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