Chapter 51
How should I put it?
Hearing Shu Wanxiu's words, Xun Yi was not surprised.
From the very beginning of their acquaintance, he tried his best to avoid making an impression on Shu Wanxiu by giving her gifts.
Because he didn't care about repaying the kindness; he just hoped that the goodwill he received from the villagers could be passed down.
The problem is that Shu Wanxiu is too smart, too upright, and too stubborn.
If she hadn't considered that she would be the one affected today, then this conversation wouldn't have happened.
If she had gritted her teeth and hidden the farm tool, this conversation wouldn't have happened.
If she weren't so stubborn and had such a strong sense of gratitude, Xun Yi would have given her the gift openly and honestly, and this conversation wouldn't have happened.
Xun Yi felt somewhat helpless at this moment.
He didn't regret helping her in secret, but he was helpless because he had shown up to her out of kindness a moment earlier.
Having come this far, after staring at Shu Wanxiu's palm for a moment, he simply asked, "What are your thoughts?"
Xun Yi's straightforward attitude pleased Shu Wanxiu greatly. She breathed a sigh of relief and got straight to the point.
"I'll buy it from you."
"Door knocker, iron lock, plow."
Xun Yi sold ironware to the villagers at least 20% cheaper than outside. At that price, she could take out all the money she earned before and after the New Year, and then ask Xun Yi for some credit. It would be better than taking things from him for free.
Xun Yi remained silent for a moment, then began to reflect on his original intention in installing the door knocker and giving Shu Wanxiu the iron lock and plow without asking her first question.
Am I forcing someone to buy something?
Shu Wanxiu was shocked and quickly denied it, saying, "I never thought of that!"
"Is that so?" Xun Yi asked in a low voice.
Ignoring Shu Wanxiu's reply, he asserted, "If I take your money, I'm forcing you to buy from me."
Xun Yi was thinking of them step by step, how could she be so ungrateful as to misunderstand? Shu Wanxiu wished she could tear her heart out and explain to Xun Yi.
“You’re wrong. You’re just thinking ahead for us. I’ll buy these sooner or later.”
"Sooner or later? Maybe in ten years, or even more than ten years." Xun Yi pressed on relentlessly.
Shu Wanxiu tried to explain, but to no avail.
Ultimately, he was forced to remain silent.
The atmosphere reached a stalemate. Xun Yi stole a glance at Shu Wanxiu's face and sensed that the time was almost right. She seemed to reluctantly relent.
"I won't say any more to you. I can't sell these things; I can only lend them to you."
How Shu Wanxiu made her money is no secret in Wupai Village.
Thanks to the fact that Fangyuan County has not encountered any natural disasters in recent years, even the poorest families are a little richer than Shu Wanxiu and her family, so no one is taking away her business.
Xun Yi stayed at home all day long and saw Shu Wanxiu fishing along the stream many times.
He knew that every penny Shu Wanxiu earned was hard-earned.
They will have many more expenses in the future, and Xun Yi still believes in helping them whenever possible.
Therefore, he insisted that he would only rent and not sell.
What will the other villagers think?
"I don't really want to."
He was willing to rent out his plow and rake to any household in the village, but since he had to pay for it, he estimated that not many people would be willing to rent it.
In previous years, families who didn't buy plows and harrows would borrow them from other villagers. They would borrow them to use and help with chores in return.
The income from the land is limited for a year, and they are reluctant to spend money to rent it out.
The Shu family is different. Shu Wanxiu is not the type to like owing favors, and besides, her family is not large to begin with.
If she drags it out, she'll have to borrow someone else's plow and harrow, and then that person will have to help her with the farming. It'll probably be even more painful than swallowing needles.
Xun Yi was certain that she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Sure enough, Shu Wanxiu followed up with his question: "How much rent should I pay?"
"Ten coins a day."
As he finished speaking, Shu Wanxiu smiled, a smile that left him puzzled.
"Brother Xun."
"Have you changed your mind about the question I asked you in the snow in front of Wuli Village last time?"
Xun Yi froze, immediately realizing that she was referring to him as her second parent.
"I told you, there's no need to mention it again."
Shu Wanxiu's smile faded slightly. Looking at Xun Yi, she asked two questions in quick succession: "How much silver does a new plow and harrow cost? If you rent it to me at that price, I'm afraid you won't break even in ten years."
"Renting but not selling is just an excuse; you're still finding ways to help me."
Disdain and contempt can indeed demoralize people, but isn't unconditional favoritism and affection just as depressing?
Shu Wanxiu felt extremely tired.
Although Xun Yi was willing to help him, he could never live under Xun Yi's help for the rest of his life.
"Brother Xun, please stop being so kind to me."
The fact that both the man and woman are unmarried means that this kind of good relationship will eventually come to an end.
Xun Yi was devoted to her without expecting anything in return, so good to her that it was almost limitless. Shu Wanxiu didn't know how she would feel when that time came.
Anyway, since it's something destined to have an end, why not take the initiative to decide when that end will come?
Shu Wanxiu rubbed her eyes, turned her back and said, "I'll bring you the money for these things later."
She didn't want to buy on credit anymore; she wanted to pay cash for everything.
If you don't have enough money at home, then you have to find another way.
With their own fields right in front of them, she didn't go over to till the soil. She simply put away the lock and pulled Shu Shouyi up.
In her haste, she moved a little too forcefully, and Shu Shouyi, who was holding the 'sheep', lost his grip and dropped it to the ground.
"Little lamb!"
He cried out as his precious treasure fell, struggling to grab it.
Shu Wanxiu loosened her grip, and he immediately pounced on the ground, picked up the lamb, and carefully brushed off the dust.
Shu Wanxiu couldn't help but feel a moment of realization.
Then he felt Xun Yi's gaze fall on him and Shu Shouyi.
She gritted her teeth and refused to change her mind, nor did she go to see Xun Yi.
After Shu Shouyi put away the 'Twelve Zodiac Animals', he took him to Wuli Village.
Shu Yanrong's family was short of farm tools, so Shu Wanxiu went directly to their field and settled the deal in just a short while.
"Go home and get the money," Shu Yanrong said to Xu Zhen, his hand resting on the handle of his hoe.
Watching Xu Zhen leave, Shu Wanxiu moistened her dry lips and said, "Consider this money a loan to you two."
Xun Yi's blacksmith shop only offers discounts to villagers, so this matter can only be handled by Shu Wanxiu.
"Okay!" Shu Yanrong was completely unguarded with Shu Wanxiu and went straight to talking about what to do after buying the farm tools. "Tomorrow I'll take a few of them to Wupai Village to finish plowing your land."
Having made this agreement, Shu Wanxiu used the money she had gathered to buy the three items she had previously mentioned.
Seeing Shu Wanxiu empty all the money from her purse and push it in front of him with such decisiveness and efficiency, Xun Yi was speechless.
He knew that Shu Wanxiu wanted to draw a clear line between them.
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