Chapter 482: Letter Writing
Liu Fengjiao knew exactly what Chen Zhancai was trying to do. She said calmly, "My room is small and damp. You'd better not go there. Aunt Wang is still here, so it's not convenient for you to go in."
Chen Zhancai shook his head in disappointment, "Fengjiao, don't you want to be your husband?"
"Miss you? You think too much. When you married Ruhua, did you care about my feelings? When you were in love with each other, did you ever think about my feelings? Now that you are in trouble, you think of me.
I tell you, without you, I can still make money to support myself, I don't know how happy I am. It's the same with you or without you, why would I want you? If you have nothing to do, leave quickly, you are not welcome.
"You, shrew, aren't you afraid that I will divorce you?" Chen Zhancai was furious. He didn't expect that Liu Fengjiao would have no regard for marital affection at all and treat him like a beast.
Liu Fengjiao laughed heartily as if she had heard a huge joke. "Divorce me? Fine. Bring me the divorce papers."
As she spoke, she stretched out her hand. She had already made up her mind that unless Chen Zhancai passed the imperial examination, she would never serve him like an ancestor again.
Chen Zhancai's face became more and more ugly, but after savoring these words carefully, he thought that Liu Fengjiao cared about him very much, and if he continued to be jealous of Ruhua,
Thinking back, he had indeed gone too far. In order to appease Liu Fengjiao's anger, he hurriedly put on a smile.
"Feng Jiao, I know I was wrong. Don't worry, I will treat you well in the future. Please forgive me."
"Okay, for Jiye's sake, I won't bother with you. Just go!" Liu Fengjiao still didn't give him a good look.
Chen Zhancai was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He really wanted to turn around and leave, but when he thought about the lack of food at home, he had to continue shamelessly saying,
"Feng Jiao, can you give me some more money? Ruhua and I have no money to eat now."
"How could I have any spare money? Didn't I tell you last time? I borrowed those two hundred coins from Aunt Wang. This month, after getting my salary and buying rouge, I barely paid Aunt Wang back. How could I have any extra money to help you?"
"Okay then, I'll come see you another day."
Chen Zhancai turned around with a sullen look on his face. He knew that if he couldn't make money, Ruhua would definitely not forgive him. What if she kept nagging him endlessly? Wouldn't that be annoying!
As a last resort, Chen Zhancai had to find a street with relatively less traffic, write a sign, and wait for people to come.
If there was no one for one day, there would be no business for two days. After a long time, some people would ask him to write letters for them.
Although I don’t earn much, I can barely make ends meet.
But Chen Zhancai was unwilling to accept this. He, a scholar, had fallen into the situation of writing for others on the street.
If his classmates or people who know him saw this, wouldn't they laugh their heads off?
It was all because of that spendthrift woman. If this continues, his reputation will be damaged sooner or later.
No, I can't let that prodigal woman ruin his brilliant life.
With this idea in mind, Chen Zhancai gradually became lazy again. He would go out and wander around all day and would not go home until dark.
It didn't take long before the money in my hand became less and less.
There was no other way, he thought of Liu Fengjiao again, and wanted to ask for a hundred or eighty coins to buy some food to survive, but as soon as he explained his purpose, he was scolded by Liu Fengjiao.
After a disappointment, Chen Zhancai walked back dejectedly.
He was so angry in his heart, this heartless and heartless bitch was so stingy that she was unwilling to give him even a few dollars.
When this scholar gets rich one day, I will make you kneel down and serve me...
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard someone greet me, "Master Xiucai, would you like a piece of tofu today?"
Chen Zhancai looked up and saw that it was Wang Laowu who was selling tofu. He wanted to buy a piece of tofu to satisfy his craving, but when he felt his pockets, he found that he had no money. He smiled and waved his hand.
"I forgot to bring money when I went out today, so I won't buy it for now."
"It's okay. If you want to eat tofu, you can keep a record first." Wang Laowu has known Chen Zhancai for a long time and has bought tofu from him many times over the years.
Chen Zhancai was very happy. He hadn't had a full meal for several days, so today he had a tofu feast.
"Okay, then weigh two pounds for me. But I have to be frank with you, don't be so hasty to ask me for money."
"Master Xiucai, what are you talking about? This little money is not worth it. I would even be willing to give it to you for free."
"You're quite good at talking. Since you're a sincere person, give me four pounds and we'll pay for it together later."
"Okay, today I, Wang Laowu, am in a good mood, so I'll give you an extra kilogram, so it will be four kilograms." Wang Laowu said as he wrapped five kilograms of tofu in lotus leaves and handed it to Chen Zhancai, "Master Xiucai, take it and take care."
Chen Zhancai glanced at the large bag of tofu in his hand, and couldn't help but be curious. He asked with a smile, "Brother, what big event happened to you today? Why are you so generous?"
"I'm not satisfied with what the scholar said. I've actually encountered a great event in my life. I've asked a matchmaker to introduce me to a woman. After I finish selling tofu, I'll go find the matchmaker and go to Dahe Village to discuss the marriage."
"No wonder you're so anxious, you're anxious to see your new bride!"
"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Mr. Xiucai, but after all, this matter is urgent!" Wang Laowu said, sighing helplessly, "As the saying goes, a family cannot be complete without a wife, and a house cannot be complete without a beam. Life is not easy without a wife at home!"
Chen Zhancai smiled and nodded, "You are right. Congratulations first. Don't forget to inform me when you get married. I will give you a pair of wedding couplets then."
"Oh, that's great. Thank you, Mr. Scholar, first of all. However, this matter has not yet been decided. The success or failure depends on today. As long as the betrothal gift is agreed upon, it will be a done deal."
"Hearing what you said, it shouldn't be a big problem. I wish you success. I'll go back first."
"Okay, Master Scholar, take care." Wang Laowu said, and subconsciously muttered, "How can it be so easy? I gave her ten taels of silver but she refused, and she insisted on a gold hairpin. How can a tofu seller like me have so much money? It's really not easy to marry a wife!"
Although the words were not loud, Chen Zhancai, who turned around and left, heard them clearly.
He suddenly stopped, thinking that there was something wrong with his ears, and then turned back and asked Wang Laowu,
"What did you just say? You think it's too expensive to spend ten taels of silver to marry a wife?"
"Master Xiucai is such a joke. What young girl would be willing to marry someone my age?" Wang Laowu sighed heavily. "She's a widow with two children. She's three years older than me. Ten taels of silver as a betrothal gift is already quite a bit!"
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