Wow, if it were her, she would never spend hundreds of taels of silver to buy a pot of tea.
What's the difference between this and drinking gold?
I thought I was rich enough, but it's true what they say, comparisons are odious.
"Manager Yan, these four are the midwives my shop regularly works with. Many women in town hire them through our shop when they give birth. They are experienced and calm. Which one do you want?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Xia's attention was immediately drawn to the four people.
She slowly scanned the group of people.
From face to toe, from clothing to nails.
They didn't overlook any details.
First, the midwife standing on the left was ruled out. She wore two large gold bracelets and a gold-inlaid jade ring on her right ring finger. Due to long-term wear, it was covered with black grime, clearly indicating that she had never taken it off. It would be irresponsible to wear jewelry while delivering a baby. In particular, her little fingernail was long and yellowish, with some 'snacks' visible in the crevices, which was simply disgusting.
My hair is also greasy.
The other three looked quite neat, with their nails neatly trimmed and no jewelry on their wrists.
However, her appearance was not enough to keep her on the job, so Yan Xia let them introduce themselves.
"I am Lu, fifty years old this year. I live in the fifth household on Linhe Street in Shuangqiao Town. There are 17 people in my family. I have delivered as many as 100 children, and none of them had a difficult birth."
"Hello, Manager Yan. I am Jia. My family is the last house on Kuanxiang Street in Shuangqiao Town. There are eight people in my family. I started helping people deliver babies when I was twenty years old, and it has been more than twenty years. My father used to be a doctor, so I know quite a bit about medicine."
“My family was originally from Pingdu County. We moved to Shuangqiao Town with my husband and the rest of the family. We live on the first street at the end of the town. Everyone in the alley knows my family. If you are looking for me, just ask anyone. There are only five people in my family. My husband’s surname is Cui. You can call me Cui Gaoshi.”
"Manager Yan, may you be blessed. I am Ye, and my family has lived in Shuangqiao Town for generations. Everyone in the town knows me. Most of the children born through my hands are boys, so my price is slightly higher than theirs. You need to give me five taels of silver."
After the last person finished speaking, a hint of coldness appeared in Yan Xia's eyes.
Before they even mentioned inviting her, they were already impatiently asking for money. The person speaking was the midwife standing first on the left.
When she opens her mouth, you can see the pickled vegetables she ate that morning stuck between her teeth.
Yan Xia frowned, looked away, and took a sip of tea to suppress the nausea rising in her stomach.
"Ms. Ye, you should go back now."
Su Anjiang had been secretly observing Yan Xia, and when he noticed that her expression was a little off, he immediately sent Ye Shi away.
Ye didn't dare to say anything more. Manager Su was rich and powerful. If she offended him, how would she survive in Shuangqiao Town in the future?
Now only three midwives remain.
Yan Xia was somewhat conflicted.
“My daughter-in-law is almost seven months pregnant, so she will be moving into our house in early July. We’ll be waiting for you three. Which of you will be available?”
The Lü and Jia families stepped forward, while Cui Gao hesitated for a moment before asking, "Manager Yan, if I were to move into your house earlier, would you compensate me for the time I would miss?"
"Yes, I'll make up for it, but two will be enough for me. The Lü family and the Jia family, I'll settle on you two."
Yan Xia didn't plan to take her. She was always asking about money, which was annoying and stupid. If the pharmacy owner brought her here personally for a consultation, would she be poor?
He kept asking for money, as if he was afraid she wouldn't give him any.
When Cui Gaoshi saw that Yan Xia didn't want her, she turned her arm and left, giving Yan Xia a glare as she turned around.
Su Anjiang was furious.
This is humiliating him in front of everyone.
Still in front of Manager Yan, he immediately instructed Fugui to prevent the pharmacy from cooperating with Cui Gaoshi in the future.
"I'm so sorry, Manager Yan. This person has become so arrogant after gaining fame. If it weren't for our shop introducing her to us, she wouldn't have been able to take in even three pregnant women in a year. Don't worry, our pharmacy will not cooperate with her anymore. I'm sorry you had to see this. To make amends, would you mind if I treated you to a simple lunch?"
Yan Xia looked puzzled.
Is Brother Su alright?
Invite her to dinner?
What kind of apology is he offering?
"Brother Su, you're too kind. I should be the one treating you to lunch. How about we go to Yuyue Restaurant for sweet and sour fish for lunch?"
Yan Xia looked at the carp in the pond and felt a little hungry.
"Alright, alright, it's a deal then."
Yan Xia signed a paper contract with the two midwives, paid a deposit, and went home. Before leaving, Su Anjiang insisted on giving her half a pot of tea.
“Take it. I see you like it. This tea is on the sweeter side, which is suitable for women like you. I prefer the bitter kind. Giving it to me would be a waste.”
Su Anjiang rubbed the jade thumb ring on his thumb, blushing slightly.
Unfortunately, Yan Xia was a bit of a simpleton, and she didn't understand Su Anjiang's meaning at all.
It's because she's been single since birth.
Seeing that there was a bargain to be had, she immediately took the tea leaves, and to her surprise, they tasted better than any tea she had ever had.
And it's expensive. If it weren't for Brother Su giving it to her, she probably wouldn't have been able to drink it a second time in her life.
"Thank you so much, Brother Su! From now on, you're my big brother! Don't call me Manager Yan next time, just call me Xia, or you can call me 'little sister'!"
Yan Xia raised the corners of her mouth, intending to smile slightly, but the expensive tea in her hand made her smile grow wider and wider.
Until eight teeth were revealed.
Su Anjiang was once again captivated by her radiant smile.
By the time he came to his senses, Yan Xia was already gone.
Yan Xia was incredibly excited when she got home.
Good heavens, she's met such a kind person! He introduced her to a midwife and gave her tea. Even her own brother isn't this good to her.
We must order more dishes for lunch, otherwise she won't feel at ease holding onto this tea.
At noon, Yan Xia said goodbye to her children and left.
As soon as I stepped out of the shop, I was surprised to find Brother Su already waiting at the door.
The two walked side by side.
Like father and daughter...
Yes, Yan Xia looks more than ten years younger because of the system, while Su Anjiang looks around forty because of his busy business. The difference in their appearances is quite large.
"Yan Zhang... no, Xia Xia, have you ever thought about remarrying?"
Su Anjiang took several deep breaths before mustering the courage to ask the question.
"Remarry? I won't. My child is already so old. Who would I marry? I'm about to become a grandmother. Why think about such useless things?"
Yan Xia replied nonchalantly.
She must be out of her mind to get married. The men here are extremely chauvinistic and influenced by feudalism. How could they let a woman be in charge? But Yan Xia was unwilling to be subservient to someone else. Besides, she had to do her mission. It wasn't like she wasn't going back. Moreover, she was only 20 years old in her mind. She wouldn't marry a man in his thirties or forties.
But what man would want her if she had never been married?
Yan Xia was self-aware.
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