Chapter 636 Devotion
As lunchtime approached, Young Master Bai finally finished his work, sat down to drink tea, and let out a long sigh.
He now enjoys working in the shop. If it weren't for the fact that his family's success depends on his education, he would have considered becoming an accountant.
In this imperial examination, he was betrayed by the villains of the Bai family. Sure enough, Bai Dingfeng passed the exam and became a Juren, while he withdrew early and became a disgrace to the entire clan.
“My parents wanted to go to the Bai family to demand an explanation, but they were beaten out with sticks before they could even get inside.”
The thought of his parents' humiliation filled Bai Gongzi with hatred. His outstanding talent made him feel like he had to be a foil to Bai Dingfeng.
The Bai family only needs one Bai Dingfeng; no one else is allowed to stand out. All the clansmen must serve as role models to highlight Bai Dingfeng's excellence.
Young Master Bai could never swallow this insult. He vowed that one day he would rise to prominence and make the Bai family look at him with new eyes!
"Miss Yue Sha, leave the task of doing odd jobs at Qingzhu Academy to me."
He could do more work, and the shop was very tolerant, with everyone getting along well. When he took a break to read a book, the shop assistants would proactively bring him tea and water. These small details touched him deeply.
"I have no objection."
Lin Yuesha nodded in agreement. It's not good to bind people to force them; some people rely entirely on their own initiative, and no one can keep a close eye on them all the time.
After Young Master Bai went to rest, Lin Yuesha remembered the important matter. Jiang Baozhu had just interrupted her, and she hadn't had a chance to speak yet.
"This small farm is near Young Master Bai's house, right? I'll ask him about it later."
Jiang Baozhu took a look and immediately took a liking to one of the shops. After all, shops in bustling areas are not easy to buy, and even in the outer city, it depends on luck.
"It was Zhou's dowry for Qin Nanyan. You know her current situation, there's nothing she can do."
If they wanted to escape, they would have to go far away, away from the capital, and that was all Lin Yuesha could do to help.
"If we get things done before the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, the price will definitely not be high. Buyers will not be hard to find, but if they know that the estate and shops are in a hurry to sell, they will definitely try to lower the price."
Those short-sighted businessmen are adept at kicking someone when they're down.
Furthermore, the shop costs no less than 30,000 taels of silver, and it's rare to find someone who can come up with that amount of money all at once; they almost always need to work overtime.
Therefore, the buying and selling of houses and land deeds in the capital city all had a cycle. One could pay a portion first and then proceed in installments. The government would first conduct an appraisal and then provide a guarantee for reputable merchants.
"The seller will get the money from the government to arrange this guarantee, but it will take more than a month."
The model Jiang Baozhu described is similar to modern loans, with only minor differences; both require asset collateral and verification.
“I can only estimate the price of a small estate. Medium-sized farmland around the capital is about fifty taels of silver per mu, and even one hundred mu would only be five thousand taels. With the estate and tenants included, it could sell for a maximum of ten thousand taels of silver.”
Jiang Baozhu gave a rough price, and the offer was always higher than expected.
As for the shop, it could normally sell for around 30,000 taels of silver, but if you're in a hurry to sell it, you can only get three-quarters of its value at most.
Because the condition of requiring the other party to pay in full in one lump sum using bank drafts is much more stringent.
“Sister Baozhu, I still have about 20,000 taels left. It's from when you bought the courtyard for me. I have some left over.”
Lin Yuesha assessed her own capabilities and decided that she should buy the estate first.
Keep some silver notes and deposit the rest in Wantong Money Shop. That way, if Qin Nanyan leaves the capital and runs out of money, she can withdraw it from any branch of Wantong Money Shop in various places.
Otherwise, a woman carrying so many silver notes on her journey would be easily robbed if she encountered bandits. This was Lin Yuesha's experience.
The shortfall is quite large, and Lin Yuesha is unsure if she can swindle 20,000 taels from Lin Shusheng.
"You don't need to worry about the money. Our shop is making a fortune quietly. We've made some money recently, and I'll make up the rest."
Buy the shop first, then check the accounts. If the shop is profitable, leave it for now. If the Zhou family finds out and wants to redeem it, we can return it to them.
“Sister Baozhu, you are much more thoughtful than I am.”
Lin Yuesha left behind the house and land deeds entrusted by Qin Nanyan and asked Jiang Baozhu to handle them.
On the way back to the Lin residence, Lin Yuesha thought that her Baozhu sister was different again. Jiang Baozhu used to be gentle and mild-mannered, but after learning about Jiang Huai's actions, she became somewhat cynical and gloomy. However, those negative traits had long since disappeared, and she had become confident and decisive.
If a woman wants to be self-reliant, she must rely on herself and continuously strengthen her inner self.
As darkness fell, the carriage entered the inner city, and Lin Yuesha instructed the driver to go to the Qin residence.
"White Tea, just tell them I lost my bracelet and want to go check on it."
Lin Yuesha had no chance to confirm her suspicions, so after thinking about it, she decided to tell Qin Nanyan.
If Zhou is truly gone, remind Qin Nanyan to change her plans and not wait until the day of her return visit to her parents' home before leaving.
After waiting for a while, Bai Cha returned to the carriage from the Qin residence with a dejected expression.
"I found an opportunity to speak with Miss Qin."
If Zhou Shi were already dead, she would have risked her life to prevent her daughter from marrying Lin Shusheng, using all her power to stop the marriage. However, the marriage between the two families would have been a tragedy from the start.
"Miss Qin did not respond."
Bai Cha admired this point. Anyway, she only mentioned that the Qin family was buying ice in large quantities, but Qin Nanyan probably didn't understand.
After the master and servant left, Qin Nanyan suddenly said to the maids and servants who were watching over her, "I want to see my mother."
“Miss, it is the master and the old lady’s wish for you and Madam to separate.”
The old woman refused decisively, without any room for negotiation.
“Go and tell my grandmother that I want to see my mother.”
Qin Nanyan felt a sudden pang of anxiety. She stood up and stared at the old woman, saying, "Before a woman gets married, her mother teaches her about manners and etiquette. Why can't I even see my mother once?"
The Qin family's sudden large-scale purchase of ice was not in line with their usual practices.
Although the Qin family appears to be at its peak, it has actually long been on its way out. If it weren't for the Qin family matriarch's personal savings, it would be difficult to maintain their luxurious lifestyle.
When Qin Nanyan got married, she used Zhou's previous dowry, a large portion of which had already been spent by Master Qin on social obligations.
During the hottest months of this year, Qin Nanyan would only show off by setting out ice basins when inviting her girlfriends over; she never did so on ordinary days.
Even if ice is cheap now, the Qin family wouldn't waste it like that.
After Lin Yuesha noticed something was wrong, she sent her a message, but Qin Nanyan was unsure of what to do. Qin Nanyan asked to see her mother, but the old woman, not wanting to deliver a message to the old lady, immediately refused.
Where did you lock my mother up?
Qin Nanyan stood up and pushed the old woman. If the other party wouldn't send a message, so be it. She would go to the old lady herself to plead for her. She hadn't done anything else. Her mother had hanged herself a few days ago. As her daughter, couldn't she even see her mother one last time?
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