Chapter 239 is settled
The man with yellow teeth tried his best to persuade the family, saying many good things about them.
“Madam, Miss, I am a businessman who only wants to make money, but I am not the kind of person who would betray his conscience.”
The man with yellow teeth adjusted his expression to appear more sincere, and continued, "This family could actually be sold separately, but the couple pleaded that they didn't want to be separated from their children, and they were also worried about their lame old father."
The family of five insisted on selling the property together, and since the father was disabled, they were stuck with it.
"Liu Quan used to be a carpenter and had some skills. Liu Quan's family members were also hardworking and skilled at cooking."
The couple were honest and hardworking, never cheating or shirking their duties. Their children, though young, were able to contribute to the household's labor.
If it weren't for being dragged down by Old Man Liu, the whole family would have had somewhere to go long ago.
More than half a year has passed since the Liu family was stuck with this situation. Huang Ya was also anxious, but he was determined to find a good place for the whole family.
Having spent many years mingling in the streets, he considered himself to have a good eye for people. Judging from Chen's appearance, he seemed to be a gentle and mild-mannered person, so this family owner couldn't be wrong.
“If you are willing to take in Liu Quan’s family, I will only accept the money for four people’s indenture. Old Man Liu will be a bonus for you.”
Huang Ya's mouth was dry, so he gulped down a cup of water, feeling very nervous.
It wasn't that he was unwilling to support the Liu family, but if they became unemployable, the money he had spent would not be recovered. Without money, Huang Yaren couldn't buy servants, resulting in another loss.
"Mother, look..."
Lin Yuesha didn't care about that. To her, it didn't matter much that the doorman had bad legs, since her family wasn't officials and needed to maintain a good image.
"Let's call the person over to take a look. If they're really honest, then we'll buy them."
Chen was not blindly soft-hearted; before deciding to buy the person, her stepson Xiao Qi had explained the pros and cons to her.
If you buy a family to serve as servants, they will get along well with you and there will be fewer trivial matters.
In wealthy families, servants often engaged in open and covert struggles, stepping on each other and vying for favor. The worst thing was if there were any scoundrels among the servants, as it would be very detrimental to the family.
Buying people is an art in itself; age, appearance, personality, and many other aspects are crucial.
"well."
The man with yellow teeth almost burst out laughing. He had been holding onto Liu Quan's family and the white tea for a long time. If he could sell them all at once, he would have some money to work with.
A moment later, Liu Quan and his family entered the hall.
The couple kept their heads down, their eyes not wandering. The boy and girl were well-mannered and obedient. Only Old Man Liu trembled slightly with nervousness.
It's been more than half a year now. My son and daughter-in-law have been stubbornly sticking to their principles, doing countless extra jobs just so that the family can be together.
Every time Old Man Liu was called out full of hope, he would return disappointed.
He secretly approached Huang Yaren and begged him to make arrangements for his son's family. As for himself, he planned to disappear once his son Liu Quan found a good home, not wanting to become a burden to them.
After hearing this, the man with yellow teeth would always refuse with a sad expression.
My family suffered a disaster, and I fled from the south to the north. I met so many kind people along the way!
"Liu Quan's family, you all came from the south to the north, are you getting used to it?"
Chen asked casually, noting that she and Xu got along well, but Xu was a woman from the south, and her eating habits were different from those of the north, which she hadn't changed over the years.
"lady?"
Liu's family was taken aback by the question and immediately replied, "The food in the north is a bit stronger, but we've been there for over half a year and we've adapted. I can even cook some of the northern dishes."
She was still a little out of it after she finished speaking.
"That's good. Our family still mainly serves northern cuisine."
Mrs. Chen nodded and then asked about the twins, a boy named Da Mao and a girl named Da Niu. They were used to doing simple tasks like chopping wood and boiling water.
"Yellow-toothed man, let's make it a deal then."
Mrs. Chen was very decisive. She had observed Old Man Liu as soon as he entered the door. He was just a little inconvenient in his legs and feet, but it didn't affect anything.
The idea of finding a disabled person to care for you in your old age and see you off in your final days is too offensive.
These days, everyone has their difficulties. Helping others when you can is beneficial to both yourself and others.
The Liu family was overwhelmed with gratitude, and Bai Cha and Long Jing were also delighted. They all lived in the tenement and had a very good relationship with the Liu family. They never expected to have this fate, being bought by the same owner.
After obtaining the indentures for the group, Huang Yaren went to the yamen to file the report, and Chen led the group back to the courtyard given to them by Lord Zhang.
The courtyard has two and a half sections and is located in the center of the prefectural city. The prefectural government office is not far away from the courtyard.
It was Chen's first time visiting, and she was immediately struck by the grandeur of the two-and-a-half-courtyard house.
Unlike the houses in the town and county, the courtyards, pavilions and towers in the prefectural city are arranged in a well-organized manner, and a hanging flower gate has been built at the second gate.
The gate was a red-painted iron gate with a door knocker, allowing the carriage to enter easily.
After the second courtyard, there is a side gate for easy access to the market.
Mr. Chen sighed, realizing that he had originally thought there were too many people buying them, but now it seemed there weren't many at all, just enough to barely meet their needs.
Lin Yuesha wanted to hire a maid to take care of Chen Shi and make it easier for her to relay messages and run errands, but her mother, considering the remaining money in the house and the cost of opening a shop, decisively refused.
We don't need to get all the manpower at once; we can add it gradually later.
Since they were moving to the prefectural city, they first had to tidy up the courtyard. Madam Chen led the newly bought servants to clean the house, while Lin Yuesha went out to find Jiang Baozhu.
“The city is so big, and this is your first time here. I’m worried about you going out by yourself.”
Mrs. Chen frowned, truly fearing that her daughter might disappear after going out.
"Madam, perhaps I should accompany Miss there."
Bai Cha is from Fucheng and often helps Huang Ya Ren go out to buy things, so he is quite familiar with the Fucheng area.
"Alright, Bai Cha will go with you."
Madam Chen nodded, which demonstrated the convenience of having servants.
Seeing this, Lin Yuesha had no choice but to agree.
Bai Cha was a great guide. After leaving the house, the master and servant did not rent a carriage, but chose to walk. Along the way, they passed many streets and shops.
As expected of a prefectural city, it was crowded and lively. The people who went out for a stroll were all dressed smartly and in excellent clothes.
For a moment, Lin Yuesha even thought that everyone in the prefectural city was rich.
"This is the most prosperous southern part of the city, surrounded by either officials or learned scholars. Adjacent to the southern part of the city, the eastern part is mostly inhabited by business people."
White tea rarely comes to the southern part of the city, but it still knows a bit about the layout of the prefectural city.
The west and north sides of the city were mostly residential areas, with itinerant merchants and errand runners, making the area more crowded and chaotic.
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