Chapter 464: No More Business
Wan Laoer first helped drive Old Sheephead's ox cart into the yard, and then drove his own horse carriage in from outside.
The group was led into the house by the old sheep leader.
Jia Yanbing knew nothing from outside. The wall of the old man's house was too high, and people outside could not hear what was happening in the yard.
Moreover, the old sheephead's family lives at the end of the village. Because of raising sheep, the smell is strong, so their family consciously keeps a distance from other families. From a distance, it looks like an isolated castle.
Therefore, the thief in Old Sheep Head's house did not attract the attention of the neighbors.
Jia Yanbing was supported by Wan Laoer into the house. His face was a little pale, and he felt a little chilly due to lack of blood.
In addition, he had been sitting in the carriage for quite some time, so his hands and feet were cold and his body was shaking a little.
When Wan Laoer helped him get off the carriage, his hands were shaking and felt like icicles.
"Mr. Yan, why are your hands so cold? Are you feeling unwell?"
Wan Laoer helped Jia Yanbing sit on a stool and asked worriedly.
Jia Yanbing shook his head. "I just feel a little chilly, nothing serious."
The woman had just finished cleaning the kang and came out when she heard Jia Yanbing's words. She immediately turned around and went out. Soon she came back with a basin of charcoal fire.
The charcoal fire was burning very vigorously, and from time to time there were one or two sparks exploding.
When Jia Yanbing saw the charcoal fire, he couldn't wait to get closer, but he still adhered to his status and didn't show such eagerness.
The woman smiled and placed the charcoal brazier at Jia Yanbing's feet. "Come, warm yourself up by the fire. You must be freezing after being busy for half the night. I'll go make you all some goat milk. I have some snacks in the kitchen. I'll bring them over for you all to have as a midnight snack."
After the woman finished speaking, she turned around and went out. When Fubao heard that there was something delicious to eat, he immediately followed the woman eagerly, saying that he was helping her. She had not had dinner yet and her stomach was rumbling.
The woman didn't know Fubao, and thought that the girl really came to help, so she couldn't help but praise her: "My little girl is really sensible. Auntie can handle it by herself. I don't need your help. You can take a rest and talk to your father and others. Auntie will be done in a while."
Fubao took the initiative to hold the woman's rough big hand. When the woman touched Fubao's soft and tender little hand, she was reluctant to let go. This little girl is really rare, but it's a pity that she doesn't have this fate.
"Aunt, Fubao can help. Fubao wants to accompany you and watch how you cook goat's milk. Fubao thinks the goat's milk cooked by you is especially fragrant. Fubao has never tasted such delicious goat's milk." Fubao said in a sweet voice, looking up at the woman.
The woman could no longer bear to refuse, and after hearing Fubao's words, she felt very happy in her heart. Being praised by others could not help but make her feel happy both physically and mentally.
Fubao successfully sneaked into the kitchen. As soon as he entered, the woman stuffed a piece of goat's milk cheese into his pocket.
At this time, several people were sitting in a circle around the brazier in the main room.
"Brother, is your injury okay? Why don't you go lie down on the kang first?" Wan Laoer looked at Lao Yangtou with some concern and saw that he didn't look well.
The old sheep head waved his hand indifferently, "Although my injury looks scary, it's actually nothing serious. I just lost a lot of blood. I will make up for it when I eat more mutton. Tomorrow I will ask your sister-in-law to make a mutton hotpot for you. How about you try the taste of this mutton? Otherwise, how are you going to tell others?"
Jia Yanbing's eyes turned, and he understood what Old Sheephead meant. He was willing to cooperate with them, but now Old Sheephead's injury seemed to make it inconvenient for him to travel far away. This was really a problem.
"Brother, are you going to sell the sheep to us?" Wan Laoer also heard it and asked excitedly.
Even the old Sheephead's shoulder injury did not stop him from smoking welding fumes.
Smoking can make him forget the pain temporarily.
Eye circles slowly rose from the old sheep's head, and then slowly dispersed.
He then said in a deep voice: "The price you mentioned is indeed too low. Can you add a penny? I will deliver it to you personally, and you don't have to pay for the freight. You don't know how difficult it is to take care of sheep. Others only know that they raise sheep all year round, and only spend money to buy hay in winter, but they don't know how big the risk is. If a sheep gets sick, it is very likely to infect all the sheep. If my father and grandfather were not sheep farmers, I would not do this business."
"We take care of the sheep all day long. The house is full of the smell of sheep. Neighbors don't come to visit us. We basically don't interact with people in the village. People all dislike our strong smell."
"In previous years, we slaughtered the sheep and sold the meat ourselves. This year, you said there was more mutton, and I believed you. In that case, let's not talk too much. I'll give you eleven cents per pound. If you agree, I'll find a car to deliver it to you. If you don't agree, I'll give you two sheep as a reward. I don't like to owe people favors."
After Old Sheephead said so much, Wan Laoer almost agreed. He glanced at Jia Yanbing and saw that he didn't say anything.
Wan Laoer didn't dare to nod rashly. He was still in the learning stage when it came to business. If he didn't understand something, he would just watch others talk. He decided to remain mute.
Jia Yanbing fiddled with the charcoal fire in the basin, and it burned more vigorously, but also faster.
"Brother, it's too late tonight, let's not talk about business. Tomorrow you drive the ox cart to the town and see a doctor. Your wound was caused by a sharp blade, so you still need a doctor to take a look. By the way, can you help us find out whether those people who chased us last night have left?"
Jia Yanbing suddenly changed the subject, which stunned Lao Yangtou and Wan Laoer. They both looked at Jia Yanbing at the same time.
Jia Yanbing was looking at the charcoal fire in the basin. The flames were getting smaller and smaller, and the two flames reflected in his pupils were also getting weaker and weaker.
"Brother, what do you mean? Don't play dumb with me. I'm just a shepherd. I don't understand the twists and turns of you businessmen. If you have something to say, just say it directly. If you are not satisfied with the price, just say it directly."
Jia Yanbing shook his head. "I don't want to buy your sheep for the time being. You are still injured. I can't use a wounded person to help us deliver the sheep to the interior. We are also responsible for your life. I can't bear this responsibility. We temporarily decided to buy in the next county town. However, we still need more brothers to take us in tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will trouble you to help find out the news. When it is safe, we will leave this town."
The old sheephead's eyelids were twitching. He felt that he might have lost a good opportunity this time, but he was stubborn at heart and would not give in until the last moment. At worst, he would go to the town to sell the sheep himself like last year, or at worst he would go further away to the county town to sell them. His family had been raising sheep for generations and they knew some wealthy families. He shamelessly talked to their housekeepers and was able to sell some.
People in border areas like to slaughter pigs and sheep during the New Year, especially wealthy families, who often eat mutton to welcome and see off guests.
After the old sheephead made up his mind, he didn't say anything else. Since the other party had other ideas, there was no need for him to rush and sell the sheep to them.
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