When Manager Luo saw that a large group of people had entered Liu's Cloth Shop across the street and hadn't come out for a long time, and then heard firecrackers going off across the street, he couldn't help but feel strange.
The waiter, who was idly standing by the door, waved to her and asked, "Little Liu, did that group of people leave this morning? When did they leave?"
Xiao Liuzi looked at her. "Those six people who came this morning? They haven't left yet."
"What? Why haven't they left yet?"
Xiao Liu rolled his eyes. "Not only did they not leave, but they all became new employers!"
Manager Luo was taken aback. "What did you say?"
She looked at him and thought he was just a peasant. How could he possibly have so much money to have taken over the Liu family's cloth shop?
Xiao Liu was on the verge of tears, for that was simply the truth.
The former owner sold the large cloth shop to the new owner for one hundred taels of silver.
The new employer hasn't left yet, and it seems like they really don't know anything.
Manager Luo was utterly shocked. The customer he looked down upon had entered Liu's Cloth Shop and not only hadn't been kicked out, but had actually become the new owner.
Weren't they here to sell embroidery? How could people who haggle over a mere few coins possibly buy out the entire fabric shop over a single disagreement?
She pressed on, "These people clearly have no money on them, how did they manage to take over the cloth shop so quickly? How much did they spend? It must have been no less than four or five thousand taels, right?"
She was an expert and could easily calculate that the inventory in this cloth shop was definitely no less than three thousand taels. If she were to take over the entire shop, it would cost at least four or five thousand taels.
Xiao Liuzi held up one finger at her, his face showing a look of utter despair.
Manager Luo felt a little relieved. "So it cost ten thousand taels. I guess I was ripped off."
Xiao Liu shook his head at her and gave a cold smile.
Manager Luo became even more excited, "One hundred thousand taels? No way, are these people all idiots?"
Xiao Liuzi shook his head at her sarcastically, "Do you think they look like they could produce ten thousand taels? Guess less."
Manager Luo's heart immediately sank. "One thousand taels? How is that possible?"
If it really were a thousand taels, she would have bought it long ago!
If it really is a thousand taels, then she will be invincible in the cloth industry of Wufeng County!
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Liuzi still shook his head.
Manager Luo trembled, "No, it's impossible...it's...one hundred taels?"
Xiao Liu nodded vigorously, "It's true! It's one hundred taels."
With a thud, Manager Luo's obese body fell to the ground and he couldn't get up for a long time.
One hundred taels! One hundred taels!
You can't go wrong with a hundred taels of silver...
Bah, bah, bah! To take over such a large cloth shop for a hundred taels of silver is practically the same as getting it for free!
Good heavens, how come such a great thing didn't fall into her lap?
She felt both jealousy and hatred.
...
When the Zhou family returned to their old house, everyone was stunned to hear that they had just gotten a cloth shop for free.
Yesterday I dug up a jar of silver, today I stumbled upon a cloth shop, what luck...
Guo proudly carried several bolts of cloth back to her room, saying she was going to make some new clothes. The remaining sisters-in-law could only smile wryly.
Before returning, Su had initially refused to let anyone take any cloth or clothing, saying the accounts hadn't been settled yet. But Guo, wiping away tears, said the children were too cold to sleep at night. Only then did Zhou discuss with Su that they take some from the inventory that had been taken out, record it in the accounts, and then reconcile it later.
Well, once she relented, Guo not only took a lot of new winter clothes and bedding, but also several bolts of brightly colored fabric.
The Zhou family saw this but didn't say anything.
Although Li didn't go today, Yu and Zhou both brought her some bedding and winter clothes, saying that she could use them first and get more tomorrow if needed.
A group of teenagers put on their new winter clothes and slept in their warm new quilts that night. They were all incredibly happy.
However, that night, the third wife, Aunt Shen, and her daughter, Yun Manqian, were still shivering from the cold.
After Yun Manyin fell into the water, Guo Shi took her back to her room for easier care.
Madam Yun, however, was somewhat skeptical. She pulled Zhou into the room and talked for a long time, asking about all the details. After Zhou left, Madam Yun was left in a daze.
Granny Li and Granny Wang listened from beginning to end, so shocked that their mouths were agape.
After a long while, Granny Li stammered, "Old... Old Madam... This old servant thinks... that Miss Xiao Youran... is truly a lucky charm!"
Granny Wang nodded in agreement. "Yes, she saved our lives when she first arrived, and later she helped our family acquire three mountain strongholds. Fourth Madam often says that if it weren't for her and her brother accompanying us, we probably wouldn't have been able to hunt a single game. I wouldn't believe she's not Fu Bao!"
Madam Yun shook her head, "You should stop praising this little girl. Be careful what you say outside!"
Seeing her expression, Li Mama knew what the old lady meant, and quickly said with a smile, "That's right, this girl is so lucky, we shouldn't add anything more to her already good fortune, lest she suffer a tragic fate at such a young age."
Granny Wang immediately realized, "This girl still often mentions that she is Fu Bao. I'll go and have a good talk with her another day."
Madam Yun picked up the Buddhist prayer beads beside her and said, "Go and call Madam Su over."
"yes."
When Madam Su arrived, she was still caught up in her excitement. She happily curtsied to Old Madam Yun and said, "Aunt, I just asked my eldest cousin-in-law for a small piece of dark purple velvet. I think it can be used to make a headband. I'll bring it to you when I've finished it."
Madam Yun moved her lips, but ultimately did not refuse. She gestured for her to sit down before slowly saying, "You have suffered here these past few days."
Madam Su smiled and shook her head, "Aunt, what are you saying? We are very happy to be able to get through this difficult time together with everyone."
Madam Yun sighed and asked, "It's already December, are you really not going back to Dingzhou for the New Year?"
Su's smile froze on her face. "Aunt..."
Her aunt had actually asked her this last month, but she refused, saying the children hadn't had enough fun yet.
Granny Wang quickly smoothed things over, "Madam, there's less than a month until the New Year, and the journey back to Dingzhou is long and arduous. My aunt's health isn't very good either, so I'm afraid she won't be able to withstand the long journey."
Madam Su's eyes reddened, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "Aunt, I just took over the cloth shop yesterday. I'm more familiar with the business there. Could you let me stay for another two or three months, until everything is running smoothly and my cousins and nieces are familiar with it? Then I won't have any worries. We can discuss returning to Dingzhou then, okay?"
Madam Yun sighed, "I know you're worried about me, but as you can see now, all these daughters-in-law are good. Even though the third son's wife caused a bit of trouble, she's been behaving herself these days. She's much better than the one your father chose for you..."
Mentioning this brought tears to Su's eyes again.
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