Chapter 186: County Magistrate Zheng is jealous
It turned out that County Magistrate Zheng heard from the yamen runner that Su Laoer's parents had arrived.
When he knew it was Old Man Su and his wife, he came over excitedly to meet them.
Little did he know that just as he reached the door, he heard Su Laoer's loud voice coming from the house, saying that Xiao Tangbao had been promised to someone else.
So, without even knocking on the door, he blurted out a shout.
Old Man Su glared at Old Man Su, then quickly opened the door and welcomed County Magistrate Zheng in.
Just as he was about to pay his respects, County Magistrate Zheng hastily waved his hand and said anxiously, "Brother Su, let's stop with all that nonsense. Why did you promise Fu Ya to someone else?"
"No." Old Man Su said helplessly: "This brat is just mistaken."
After saying that, he glared at Su Laoer again.
Su Laoer touched his nose and breathed a sigh of relief.
That's good.
How old is his sister? How can she be engaged so early?
Then, he felt that his father's words were somewhat ambiguous.
He wasn't the only one who had the wrong idea.
Didn’t the county magistrate also have the wrong idea?
After hearing what Old Man Su said, County Magistrate Zheng also breathed a sigh of relief.
“That’s good that there is nothing…that’s good that there is nothing…”
Old Man Su, “…”
It seems that the county magistrate is still thinking about his little daughter.
"Where is Fuya?" County Magistrate Zheng hurriedly looked behind Old Man Su, looking for Xiao Tangbao.
Old Man Su, “…”
I feel that my little girl is more popular than me.
"Tangbao didn't come." said Old Man Su.
County Magistrate Zheng looked regretful. "Brother Su, why didn't you bring Fu Ya with you? My wife and son keep talking about Fu Ya..."
Old Man Su, “…”
I will never let my little girl come to the county town no matter what.
I don't have to be worried about by your family all day long.
Soon, County Magistrate Zheng returned to his smiling expression.
"Brother Su and sister-in-law, we came to the county town today..."
Before County Magistrate Zheng finished speaking, his eyes fell on the basket.
The few intact old ginsengs in the basket made County Magistrate Zheng's words stuck in his throat.
Old Man Su and others followed Magistrate Zheng's gaze and looked at the basket.
Oh no, why did you forget to cover the basket?
Su Laoer imitated his father's tone and said, "My father just came to the county town to sell some radishes."
County Magistrate Zheng: “…”
My eyelids twitched violently.
radish?
The Su family actually sells ginseng as radish?
How many people does one have at home to use such a loud tone?
As a child of aristocratic family, it was rare for him to see such good old mountain ginseng.
County Magistrate Zheng was jealous.
Old Man Su glared at Old Man Su.
This kind of showing off thing is just for doing in front of your family.
Are you going to show off in front of the county magistrate?
No need to be laughed at by the county magistrate.
Su Laoer touched his nose.
He said with his eyes: Dad, why are you glaring at me? Didn't you say it yourself?
Old Man Su wanted to roll up his sleeves, but he looked at County Magistrate Zheng and held himself back.
"Mr. County Magistrate, don't listen to this brat's nonsense!" Old Man Su said hurriedly.
County Magistrate Zheng: "Hehe..."
He didn't think Su Laoer was talking nonsense.
"Brother Su, you... no, how do you sell these radishes?" asked County Magistrate Zheng.
This kind of old ginseng is obviously of great age and is in complete condition, which is hard to come by.
Now that you have encountered it, you should buy one.
Whether it is for gift giving or for your own home preparation, it is very necessary.
After hearing what County Magistrate Zheng said, Old Man Su's mouth twitched.
He glared at Su Laoer again.
Then, I was stumped.
Because he didn't know how much silver to sell it for.
After all, these ginsengs are older than the two sold yesterday.
He didn't know exactly how much it was worth in silver.
Moreover, since County Magistrate Zheng asked this, he might want to buy it.
Sell it to County Magistrate Zheng...
Any more is absolutely not acceptable.
So, how much is appropriate?
Are they really being sold as carrots?
Old man Su was a little nervous.
"This... Does the county magistrate want to buy it?" Old Man Su asked tentatively.
County Magistrate Zheng said, "...No, no, I'm just worried that Brother Su will be fooled."
Old Man Su, “…”
So that's how it is.
The county magistrate is truly kind-hearted.
"How about this, I am familiar with Manager Zhang of Tongji Pharmacy. Why don't I take you there to avoid being deliberately forced to lower the price." said County Magistrate Zheng.
He was coming to his senses now.
He would never dare to take advantage of the Su family.
However, he didn't know how much silver this ginseng was worth.
The Su family probably doesn’t know either.
In that case, why not go to the pharmacy?
After the Su family sold it to the pharmacy, he just bought it back at the price.
County Magistrate Zheng didn't know this. If he wanted to buy it back at the price, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to get a number.
When Old Man Su heard what County Magistrate Zheng said, he was immediately overjoyed.
If I were accompanied by the county magistrate, I would definitely not be cheated.
"Thank you very much, County Magistrate." Old Man Su clasped his fists in gratitude.
"Brother Su, you're being so formal again, aren't you? Why are you calling me 'County Magistrate' again?" County Magistrate Zheng put his arm around Old Man Su's shoulders and said unhappily, "Didn't you call me Brother Zheng before?"
Old Man Su: "Hehe..."
Didn’t that mean I drank too much?
However, the county magistrate was wearing his official uniform and was also arm in arm with someone?
County Magistrate Zheng lowered his arm, looked at Old Lady Su, and said, "My wife has been saying how well she gets along with my sister-in-law. If she knew my sister-in-law was here, she would definitely be very happy."
County Magistrate Zheng had said so much that Old Lady Su could only say, "You are so kind, Madam. I should visit you, but I was in such a hurry today that I didn't prepare a visiting card. It would be impolite to go there in a hurry. It would be better to wait until we have bought a house in the county town and then come to pay a formal visit to you."
"My sister-in-law, you're too polite. Our families are close friends, so why would we bother with empty formalities?" County Magistrate Zheng said, "But, from what I heard, my sister-in-law, are you planning to buy a house in the county town?"
As County Magistrate Zheng spoke, his eyes fell on the ginseng in the basket again.
That’s right, the Su family can sell ginseng as if it were radish.
Isn’t it easy to buy a house in the county town?
County Magistrate Zheng was jealous again.
The Su family's luck is really unmatched.
Old Madam Su said, "To be honest with you, County Magistrate, my family and I are thinking of selling our ginseng and buying a house in the county town."
After feeling jealous for a while, County Magistrate Zheng became very happy.
The Su family bought a house in the county town, so Fu Ya will definitely go to the city often.
If not, I will live in the county town for a long time.
Wouldn’t it be possible for my own son to be close to her?
The more County Magistrate Zheng thought about it, the happier he became.
"I'll take care of this!" County Magistrate Zheng patted his chest. "I'll call the dealers and ask who in the county has a house for sale. I'll definitely pick a bright and spacious one..."
It must be said that County Magistrate Zheng's generosity really saved Old Man Su and his wife a lot of trouble.
"Thank you very much, County Magistrate." Old Mrs. Su knelt slightly to express her gratitude.
County Magistrate Zheng waved his hand and said, "My sister-in-law, you are too polite."
After saying that, he put his arm around Old Man Su’s shoulder again.
"Brother Su, at noon today, we two brothers must have a few drinks."
County Magistrate Zheng smiled and walked out, hooking his arm around Old Man Su's shoulder.
However, he was fat and shorter than Old Man Su, and his movements looked funny no matter how you looked at them.
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