Chapter 1331: Fudge (September Monthly Ticket Plus 4)
Bai Shan meticulously counted for Chen Bo where Bai Erlang's money went. For example, "When he was in Yizhou City, he spent money without a care. He spent a lot of his savings. Later, when he went to the capital, he was even more extravagant. Did you see the pony we rode back yesterday? We bought it at a high price at the horse farm in the capital. And our clothes and accessories also cost a lot of money."
Chen Bo was stunned. "Didn't they say that you were admitted to the Imperial College and your uncle was very happy and said that you would have enough pocket money?"
Not to mention Bai Shan, even Bai Erlang had an indescribable look on his face.
Bai Shan felt even less guilty now, and said confidently, "Cousin Chen, don't you see how far the capital is from Qili Village? My uncle sends money to the capital every three months, and it's calculated. He said that there will be enough pocket money, but the amount he sends is only so much. Don't you have to spend it within that range?"
Chen Bo: ...
This is so similar to his grandfather. Chen Bo looked at Bai Erlang with sympathy and expressed his understanding.
"Besides these expenses, there are also dinners to treat people to," Bai Shan sighed. "In the capital, we are country boys. If we want to socialize with others, do we have to treat people to dinner?"
Chen Bo nodded. Yes, that’s right, he did the same when he went to Mianzhou, especially when he needed help from others.
"So we all spend our money rather quickly. Actually, Erlang is more frugal than me. Look at me, the profits from the farm belong to the three of us, right? My grandmother gave me quite a bit of money, but I ended up borrowing money from him to buy the horse, and I haven't paid it back yet..." Bai Shan looked embarrassed. "So, cousin Chen, he really wanted to lend you the full amount, but he couldn't come up with the money..."
Bai Shan pushed Bai Erlang and said, "Tell me, were you bragging the night before last?"
Bai Jilang: "...Yes."
Chen Bo looked at Bai Erlang speechlessly.
Bai Shan coughed lightly and said, "He's always been confused. He doesn't even know how much money he has. He just knows that the farm earns a lot every year, plus the money his uncle gave him. But yesterday at noon, after we separated from Cousin Chen, we went to count the remaining money ourselves. Ahem, there wasn't much left."
He glanced at Bai Erlang and said, "But he's too embarrassed to say it, so..."
Chen Bo patted Bai Erlang's shoulder with a sad face and said, "Erlang, if you don't have money, just tell me directly. We are cousins, how can I blame you?"
Bai Shan quickly said, "Aren't you afraid of losing face in front of Cousin Chen? After all, it's a rare opportunity for you to ask for help."
Bai Jilang nodded hesitantly.
Bai Shan noticed it, glared at him secretly, and then continued to pull Chen Bo with a sincere face, saying: "But we have calculated that he still has 243 taels of silver left. We plan to buy some things to honor the teacher during the New Year, which may cost some money. After returning to the capital, we will also entertain classmates and friends. The expenses may be a bit high at first, but leaving 40 taels is almost enough. After all, my uncle also gave me some pocket money. If it is not enough, we can find a way when the time comes. So the remaining 203 taels can be lent to Cousin Chen. Cousin Chen, you won’t mind, right?"
There are both zeros and whole numbers, so of course Chen Bo won’t mind.
Although it was far from what he expected, he still reached out and patted Bai Erlang on the shoulder, expressing his understanding and saying that he would just lend him two hundred taels.
Bai Shan and Bai Erlang both breathed a sigh of relief, and then the three cousins sat together and chatted in a friendly manner.
Bai Shan calmly said to him, "Cousin Chen, I've seen many people out there renting shops when they start their business. That way, their money can be turned over more quickly, and then they can move on when they make money. As long as the sign remains the same and their reputation is good, they won't lose customers."
Bai Erlang nodded repeatedly and also asked, "So, cousin, have you ever thought about renting a shop?"
Chen Bo frowned and thought.
Bai Shan stopped talking and pulled Bai Erlang up, saying, "Cousin Chen, we don't know much about business. Since you've made up your mind, why don't you ask the family steward when you have time, or ask the church uncle. They have a lot of experience and know a lot of people, so maybe they can give you some help."
Bai Erlang nodded and said, "Cousin, I'll sort out the two hundred taels later and give them to you when you leave."
Chen Bo immediately came back to his senses, put his arm around his shoulders and said, "No need, just give it to me now. By the way, does my cousin know that you are short of money?"
Bai Erlang glanced at Bai Shan from the corner of his eye and nodded, "I know."
"Then can you borrow some money from your eldest cousin to give me?"
Bai Erlang didn't even need to look at Bai Shan at this moment, he just shook his head, "I don't dare to borrow from my brother. He scolded me when he knew I boasted to you about borrowing eight hundred taels. Besides, he doesn't have much money. Although his expenses are less than mine, he only has the pocket money my father gives him, and he can't save much."
Chen Bo sighed, "I didn't expect my cousin to be poorer than you. This isn't fair, uncle. Why did you give me the farm but not my cousin?"
Shirojiro:......
Bai Shan looked at Chen Bo as if he was an idiot.
Chen Bo realized that he had said something stupid, and immediately patted Bai Erlang on the shoulder and said jokingly: "Erlang, don't mind it, cousin, I just talked nonsense and I don't even know what I said."
Bai Erlang exhaled and shook his head, "It's okay."
He said, "Then I'll go back and get the silver for you. You wait here for me."
He and Bai Shan walked back to their own courtyard. When there were no servants around, Bai Erlang let out a breath, touched his chest and said, "It's really strange. I don't feel guilty at all for lying to him."
Bai Shan couldn't help but patted his head and said, "Why are you feeling guilty? Go count the silver quickly."
Bai Shan and Man Bao loved counting money, especially other people's money, so they ran to his room to help him count the money.
One ingot weighs ten taels of silver, so a total of twenty ingots must be counted out.
Because the number of ingots was reduced from eighty to twenty, Bai Erlang was not too sad and counted them quickly. After counting, he put them on a piece of cloth and wrapped them up and sent them to him later.
Then Bai Erlang stretched out his hand to Bai Shan, "Where's the money you owe me?"
Bai Shan patted his palm and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? I'll return it to you after he leaves. Otherwise, there are so many servants at home. If he hears about it, it will be none of my business if your relationship gets worse."
"Okay, I'll pay him back after he leaves." Bai Erlang stared at the twenty ingots of silver and asked, "Do you think these twenty ingots will be wasted?"
"No," Bai Shan said with a smile, "Eighty ingots is possible, after all, it's not a small amount. Twenty ingots is something your aunt can come up with. Even if he loses everything in the future, your maternal grandparents will pay it back for him. You can't just watch your grandson cheat his grandson, right?"
Bai Erlang felt relieved.
(End of this chapter)
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