Liang Shuyan pondered for a moment and said, "Potatoes, as long as there are potatoes, the cold noodle business can continue!"
The Grand Master threw his head back and laughed heartily: "I didn't expect such a coincidence! The magistrate told me about it, and I agreed. What's wrong? Hasn't the magistrate given you a treat yet?"
Liang Shuyan then remembered the magistrate's matter and gave an awkward smile: "Perhaps the magistrate was busy with other things and forgot about this?"
"It seems we really are destined to meet. I've already spoken to the magistrate about the potatoes. Our escort agency will be responsible for collecting them. But you just need to pay a small fee based on the cost price. It seems we'll have plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future!"
Thanks to the Grand Master's help, the biggest problem that had been troubling her—the raw materials for the cold noodles—was also solved. Liang Shuyan was filled with gratitude, and her lips moved as she said, "Thank you so much, Grand Master. If it weren't for you, I would definitely have the chance to thank you properly in the future!"
"You're too kind. Next time I select people from your martial arts school, just give them a little benefit. Alright, it's getting late, I have to go back to the escort agency. See you sometime!"
Liang Shuyan watched the sect leader slowly leave before taking an oxcart and returning home.
As soon as he entered the door, Zhao Heng ran out: "Auntie, you're finally back! My dad asked me to bring you some potatoes. There are 1,000 jin here. My dad said it should be enough for you until the end of the year!"
Liang Shuyan walked over happily, glanced down into the sack, and saw that it contained perfectly uniform potatoes. She picked one up, weighed it in her hand, and said with satisfaction, "Didn't your father say how much it costs per pound?"
"Auntie, my dad said we'll calculate the price after you've made some money, but he didn't ask for the exact amount per pound."
Zhao Heng spread his hands, looking helpless.
Liang Shuyan was not one to take advantage of others. Hearing Zhao Heng say this, she then said, "Since your father didn't say how much it costs per pound, I don't dare to take so many potatoes. You should send them back to your father."
Zhao Heng stamped his foot: "Auntie, how can you do this? My dad said he was only responsible for delivering the potatoes, he didn't say I was to deliver them back!"
Jin Dashan seemed to know something, and tugged hard at Zhao Heng's collar, saying, "Forget it, I know my mother's temper. Just tell her what your father said, and don't hold back!"
When Liang Shuyan saw the two children whispering to each other, she knew it must be Zhao Heng's mischievous idea.
Zhao Heng grew up without a mother. During his time at Liang Shuyan's house, although Liang Shuyan was strict with him in his work, she took good care of him in daily life and did not treat him like an outsider. This made Zhao Heng develop a good impression of Liang Shuyan.
"What are you two fiddling around with? Why do you two grown men talk like those gossipy women in the village? If you have something to say, just say it. Otherwise, take these potatoes back with you!"
Zhao Heng rubbed his hands together, stammering embarrassedly, "Auntie, yes, it was Zhao Heng who was narrow-minded. I was thinking that you haven't earned any money yet and don't have any money to give to Tudou, so I wanted you to use it first, and we can talk about the money for Tudou later!"
Liang Shuyan was somewhat agitated, but she didn't show it. She coughed softly twice and asked, "So you've made this decision, do you want to stay in my house?"
Zhao Heng nodded: "Yes, Auntie, although you are a bit strict with us, I know very well that you are kind to us, unlike some other people. I want to help you!"
"Have you thought about how you're going to tell your father about these things when you go back?"
Zhao Heng glanced at Liang Shuyan, wanting to say something, but realized his abruptness and almost choked up. He waved his hand and said, "I, I just lent this money to my aunt myself. My aunt hasn't had any business lately, where would she get the money? What kind of county magistrate are you? Don't you have any compassion at all?"
One sentence made Liang Shuyan burst into a hearty laugh.
Zhao Dashan's lips twitched slightly: "Mother, do we still need to send these potatoes back?"
"You're just going to take it back without even mentioning the price per pound?"
Zhao Heng added, "My father said it's five copper coins per pound, but he said he'd give the money to my aunt when she arrives in Furong Town. I can't take so much silver; if I accidentally lose it, it'll be a terrible thing!"
Liang Shuyan nodded: "Okay, now that I know the price, I'll remember this amount of silver. I'll thank your father properly when I go to Furong Town another day!"
"Dashan, Sanwang, you two come here and quickly help move these potatoes into the yard!"
"Eldest son's wife, second son's wife, Ruyan, you guys come out here. Eldest son's wife, you're in charge of washing the potatoes. Second son's wife, you and Ruyan are in charge of slicing them. Dashan, Sanwang, Zhao Heng, you're in charge of drying the sliced potatoes on the roof. Hurry up!"
Sanwang ran out and, together with Dashan, carried some potatoes from the car into the yard, arranging them neatly.
Liang Shuyan felt that two bags of potatoes would be enough, so she asked Dashan and Zhao Heng to move the rest of the potatoes into the house and stack them neatly.
The group of people were panting heavily from their work, but Jin Erniu sat in his chair, watching everyone working so hard while he couldn't help at all, and felt filled with self-reproach.
"Mother, it's all Erniu's fault for being useless. He said he was going to the martial arts school, but he was tricked by someone. Now, seeing everyone busy, I can't help you at all!"
Liang Shuyan said, "You should take good care of yourself and recover properly. You won't have to worry about not having time to work later. Once you're better, you can start recruiting people for the martial arts school. You are the pillar of the school now!"
"Mother, I understand!"
Li Lanfang came out and, upon learning that Liang Shuyan had taken back the martial arts school, excitedly grabbed Liang Shuyan's hand and said, "You, how come you think that the headmaster's talk about the escort agency is fake?"
"Mother, that Gu Guanzhang not only spoke with his eyes twitching, but more importantly, the name of the escort agency he mentioned didn't even exist. How could I not be suspicious? So I went to find the head of Yuesheng Escort Agency, and that's how I exposed Gu Guanzhang's conspiracy!"
The old lady's eyes reddened: "If it weren't for your quick thinking this time, the martial arts school's affairs could have really been swindled away by this treacherous headmaster Gu. Your father-in-law's hard work was almost ruined by this old woman!"
Liang Shuyan noticed the old lady's regret and hurriedly stepped forward to comfort her, "Mother, it's all in the past. Now, Erniu is injured, but that Curator Gu is also in jail! He deserves what he got!"
From Daling Village came the sound of horses' hooves, and a luxurious carriage slowly stopped in front of Liang Shuyan's house.
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