Chapter 3499 Mr. Zhuang 14
Mrs. Zhuang's eyes lit up, and she was even more interested. She pushed Zhuang Dalang and said, "My dear, why don't we go see my father-in-law? He hasn't been back in the past few years. I wonder if he's still in good health. I don't know how the third son is doing over there..."
Zhou Silang sighed and said, "I heard that Mr. was ill during this late spring cold snap. It's not easy for him to recover at his age. Even with Manbao around, he still had an on-and-off illness for more than two months before he recovered."
Mrs. Zhuang was worried, "You've been sick for so long, why didn't you write back?"
"It's a long journey, and Master doesn't want you to worry, so naturally he won't tell you," Zhou Silang said, looking at Zhuang Dalang. "As parents, we don't want our children to worry about these things."
Zhuang Dalang pursed his lips and said, "I have to tell my boss first. The autumn harvest is almost here, and if he's too busy, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave."
Zhou Silang immediately said, "That's impossible. You've worked diligently over the years, and you're going here today to show your filial piety. How could Master Zhang stop you?"
Of course, Mr. Zhang would not stop him. Not to mention that Zhou Silang had gone to say hello in advance, even if Zhou Silang did not come, he would be very happy for Zhuang Dalang to go to find Mr. Zhuang.
Mr. Zhuang is now the Prince's tutor. Zhuang Dalang went to the capital, and he and Mr. Zhuang also had an indirect connection, so he would rather pay Zhuang Dalang a salary for free and not work at all.
But Zhuang Dalang was always serious and methodical. Since he had asked for leave, he naturally would not ask for any more wages. He even returned the altitude meter that Mr. Zhang had given him, leaving only a few things.
Master Zhang sighed when he received the returned items, "That's the bad thing about Zhuang Da. He's very opinionated and doesn't know how to adapt."
Mrs. Zhang, who was standing by, counted the Cheng Yi who had been sent back and said unhappily, "Didn't you always say that it was because of his personality that you could use him with confidence? My nephew from my mother's family is not bad at accounting, but you just won't change him."
Mr. Zhang said awkwardly, "Ah, someone like him is perfect for an accountant. Look at the accounts he's been keeping for us over the years. Has he ever made a mistake? Our land and shops have increased significantly over the years. Is there anyone like him who only takes his share and the gifts we give him, and doesn't take a penny more than what's due?"
Mrs. Zhang fell silent. Zhuang Dalang was indeed very strong in this regard.
She suddenly remembered something and hurriedly pulled Master Zhang aside, saying, "Zhuang Dalang has gone to the capital and won't be coming back, right? Should we change the head accountant?"
Mr. Zhang immediately said, "He's back, but he's only on leave for two months. He still has three accountants under him, so let them take over for the time being."
Mrs. Zhang looked at him suspiciously, "Don't you want to use my nephew?"
"No, you don't even look at Zhuang Dalang's ability. Are you willing to give such a big account office to someone else? Many people have come to poach him over the years, and there's also Mr. Zhuang. He is the Grand Tutor now. As long as he doesn't resign, the family can't fire him."
Mrs. Zhang reluctantly accepted this explanation.
Zhuang Dalang agreed to go to the capital to visit Mr. Zhuang. The happiest people were Zhou Silang, Zhuang Dasao, and all the children in the Zhuang family.
So as soon as he asked for leave, Mrs. Zhuang asked the family to pack their luggage, and Zhou Silang also came over with people to help.
Zhuang Dalang was thinking about who to leave behind to look after the house. His eyes fixed on his eldest son, "Ji An, you and your wife will stay to look after the house?"
Zhuang Ji'an's eyes widened in shock. "Dad, I've also asked for leave from the government office."
Zhuang Dalang frowned, "Why are you asking for leave? We are just going to the capital to visit your grandfather."
Zhou Silang immediately came up and said, "It's to visit grandfather that he should go."
He pulled Zhuang Dalang aside and said, "He's the eldest son and grandson, so why shouldn't he go see his grandfather? He's already asked for leave, so take them with him. Take them all with you. Since you're going, you should be with them all. That's what family is all about."
Mrs. Zhuang nodded repeatedly and agreed, "Yes, yes, Brother Four is right."
Then he continued to instruct his daughters-in-law to pack up their clothes, shoes, socks, daily necessities, fabrics, makeup boxes, etc.
Zhuang Dalang's head twitched when he saw this. He asked, "It would be enough to bring some clothes, shoes and socks. Why did you bring these things too?"
Mrs. Zhuang said, "These things are valuable. What if they get stolen by a thief if we leave them at home?"
Zhuang Dalang: "You're not going to visit relatives, you're clearly going to move."
The couple was about to quarrel, and Zhou Silang hurried to mediate, "When we get to the capital, Manbao will definitely take his sisters-in-law out for a walk. They will have to make new clothes then, so taking these fabrics with you will save money."
He added, "Bring your jewelry with you as well. You'll need to wear it when the time comes. We can't let the people in the capital look down on us from Luojiang County."
Mrs. Zhuang agreed with this and cleaned up even more carefully.
Finally, three carts of luggage were packed out, filling up the three mule carts brought by Zhou Silang.
Zhou Silang looked at the three cars full of luggage with satisfaction. He didn't believe they could come back after taking so many things to the capital.
He narrowed his eyes and said to Zhuang Dalang and Zhuang Dasao, "I have also prepared three mule carts for our family, and the carriages are all ready. When the time comes, we will follow the caravan to the capital."
Zhuang Dalang blushed and said, "This is too much trouble for you."
Their family alone used six cars.
Zhou Silang didn't care. He wished they could take the furniture with them. Unfortunately, taking a pot was already the limit for Zhuang Dalang. It was just an excuse to cook on the road. If they took the furniture with them, he might regret not going to the capital.
Zhuang Dalang returned to his room and quickly pulled out a purse, stuffing it into Zhou Silang's pocket. "This is for your travel expenses. I don't know if it's enough."
It feels heavy in my hand and I can tell it is a silver ingot as soon as I touch it.
Zhou Silang pushed her back hurriedly, "Brother Zhuang, are you trying to be mean to me? Everyone knows that Mr. Zhuang has been very kind to our Zhou family. Manbao's success today is entirely thanks to Mr. Zhuang. She's like Mr. Zhuang's own daughter, just like your own sister. You're his biological brother, so naturally you're my biological brother too. It's only natural for a younger brother to take his older brother to see his father. Why are you giving him money?"
Zhuang Dalang was not good at speaking and couldn't beat him in the argument, so he was speechless for a long time.
Finally, the money was stuffed back into Zhuang Dasao's hands. Zhou Silang said angrily, "Sister-in-law, keep this money. Don't take money from my brother anymore. This is not the way to spend money."
He slowed down his tone again, "See if you find anything good on the way and buy some for Mr. to bring back. He will definitely be happy to receive a gift."
Mrs. Zhuang nodded repeatedly.
Zhuang Dalang: ...
Zhou Silang saw that everything was packed and immediately greeted them warmly, "You'll be back later anyway, so just say hello to the neighbors and have a meal today. We'll leave early tomorrow morning."
It’s better to set off early and feel at ease, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble at night. What if Zhuang Dalang hesitates and changes his mind?
But they don’t know that Zhuang Dalang’s stubbornness is not only towards others, but also towards himself. Once he makes a promise, he will not change it.
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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