Chapter 175 Chapter 175 Lying
The shopkeeper who received the goods started shaking his hands when he read the letter. He didn't dare go anywhere that day. He counted the goods himself and watched several waiters deliver the silver frost charcoal to the warehouse. He also locked the warehouse twice himself. Only then did he feel completely relieved. He even stayed in the store that night.
There's no way, this isn't some other stuff, this is Silver Frost Charcoal!
The shopkeeper's surname is Qi, and he is a distant relative of the Qi family. When he was assigned to the Yunrun store by the head of the family, Shopkeeper Qi had no objection. To him, he was just a brick and a member of the Qi family. So naturally, he would appear wherever the Qi family store was needed.
He thought so, but he was still very curious about what the relationship was between the owner of the Yunrun store and the Qi family, what they sold, and why there was a confidentiality clause in the contract he signed?
It was not until he saw this batch of goods that Manager Qi realized it.
Sure enough, anyone who can be on good terms with the Qi family must not be an ordinary person. Look, he is very capable. He can actually receive so much silver frost charcoal in advance. How much effort does it take?
In previous years, the Qi family had thought about purchasing silver frost charcoal, but the skills of those who knew how to make charcoal were probably not very good. Whether they could make silver frost charcoal depended entirely on luck, so the output of silver frost charcoal was naturally not high.
The business of purchasing charcoal is not only done by the Qi family, but also by other families. Even though the Qi family is an imperial merchant, the amount of silver frost charcoal they purchase every year is less than two thousand kilograms!
These two thousand kilograms may sound like a lot, but it is not enough to use. It is not enough to send it to the palace, let alone the leftovers.
The amount of silver frost charcoal shipped in now is as much as 4,000 kilograms, which is a number that even the Qi family cannot collect, but the new owner has done it. Just tell me how powerful he is!
The new owner had both means and connections, so Manager Qi was naturally happy. The next day, he personally delivered the charcoal to the four mansions.
The reason why Qin Run sent the Silver Frost Charcoal to the four mansions was not to curry favor with them, but after Xie Baizhou and the other two learned from Qi Xiu Ze that Qin Run was going to transport a batch of Silver Frost Charcoal to the capital, the three of them became excited and found Qin Run one by one, wanting to buy some from him for their families.
There is no other way. If I don't take the initiative, by the time my family doesn't even know about the Silver Frost Charcoal, all the goods will be snatched away.
Although these four families are well-known families in the capital, are there not many well-known families in the capital?
Of course there are quite a few.
It's so hard to come across so much silver frost charcoal for sale. Those who buy it first will definitely buy hundreds or even thousands of kilograms. Even if they can't burn it all this year, they can always keep it for next year. Anyway, this stuff won't go bad for a few years. Maybe their family members won't be able to grab it by then?
With Qin Run's relationship, Xie Baizhou and his friends naturally wanted to buy a batch first.
They know Qin Run and are good friends with the couple. Wouldn't it be great to just take a shortcut?
Qin Run told Xu Yunfan about this, "Yunfan, my idea is that we should just give them the charcoal, not really sell it."
Some favors cannot be measured by money.
What could Xu Yunfan have any opinion on this? He didn't understand the ways of the world as well as Qin Run. "I listen to you. You're right. The four of them have helped us a lot. Since they want to buy something for their family, just ask the shopkeeper to send it over. Then just say they've already paid for it."
So the next day, Qin Run told them, "You don't have to buy it. I'll have the shopkeeper deliver it to your house. I'll just send a bag first so they can use it when the weather gets cooler. I don't think my batch of silver frost charcoal will be on the market soon. We make it ourselves. If you need it, just let me know. It hurts our feelings if you ask me whether I want to buy it or not."
Xie Baizhou and the other three were so excited after hearing Qin Run's words.
Could they understand Qin Run's words as meaning that they would have Silver Frost Charcoal available at any time in the future?
Damn, it feels so good to not have to argue with anyone and just have someone deliver something to your door.
When Qi Yuanyang was checking the account book in the study, the housekeeper came over and said, "Master, Manager Qi is here."
After checking the two account books, Qi Yuanyang rubbed his brows tiredly. He felt dizzy and his eyes were sore. "Tell him to wait a moment."
The butler has been working in the Qi Mansion for decades and can be said to be the top leader of the mansion. He has the authority to handle daily affairs and unimportant matters without having to report to him. Only for more important matters will the butler come to ask for instructions.
If Qi Yuanyang needs to be involved in everything, then this butler is just a decoration?
This is the case in many mansions. Therefore, although the butler is just a butler, this group of people is still very respected and cannot be easily offended.
The housekeeper returned to the front yard. Shopkeeper Qi was enjoying his tea. When he saw someone coming, he quickly stood up and asked, "How is Mr. Qi?"
Although Qi Yuanyang was a royal merchant, he also held an official position, so it was acceptable for him to be called "Sir". Of course, the merchants who usually did business with Qi Yuanyang preferred to call him "Master Qi".
The housekeeper and Shopkeeper Qi have known each other for a long time. "Why are you in such a hurry? Just sit down and wait. What on earth are you carrying?"
Without the master's approval, the housekeeper would never dare to take the things that Manager Qi brought.
Although Manager Qi is still the manager of the Qi family, don't forget that he now has another boss.
The owner must be of some importance, otherwise the master would not have given up the shop.
This person asked Manager Qi to bring something. Who knows whether he wants to repay the favor or curry favor with the master?
Not all gifts from others can be accepted.
However, judging from the "Sir" that Shopkeeper Qi called him, he probably didn't come here today to discuss business.
The housekeeper understood everything immediately. It seems that this person knows how to be grateful.
Shopkeeper Qi had no idea that the housekeeper had thought so much at once: "Won't you know when the master comes?"
As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside.
"Old Qi, why are you here? Did something happen in the new store?" Qi Yuanyang asked directly as he sat down.
Shopkeeper Qi said, "The new store is still under renovation, what problems can there be? Sir, I came here today to bring back the things as ordered by the young master."
"Oh, that brat has something that he needs you to bring back?" Qi Yuanyang's eyes fell on the big black sack at Shopkeeper Qi's feet. "Is this it?"
"Yes."
Qi Yuanyang winked at the butler, who immediately understood and stepped forward to stand the sack upright and untie the rope.
After seeing the contents of the sack, the butler exclaimed, "Master, come and take a look! The young master has brought us so much silver frost charcoal."
As the steward of the Qi Mansion, even if he has never used it, he must have seen Silver Frost Charcoal.
"Silver Frost Charcoal?" Qi Yuanyang stood up and walked over. The butler opened the bag to let Qi Yuanyang see it more clearly. "Master, look, is this Silver Frost Charcoal? I am not mistaken."
A large bag of silver frost charcoal appeared in front of him, and Qi Yuanyang's eyes widened.
Perhaps in the eyes of the butler, they only saw a bag of silver frost charcoal, but he saw something else.
As far as he knew, no one in Yiping Prefecture knew the skill of charcoal making, and Qi Xiu Ze was often in the academy. Was there anyone he knew that Qi Yuanyang didn't know?
After all, Qi Xiu Ze had lived in the capital since childhood, and had only been at Qingfeng Academy for a few years? Furthermore, thanks to Jiang Lanfang's special care, that kid had probably barely left Yiping Prefecture, let alone Qingling County. So, how could he have the connections to acquire so much Silver Frost Charcoal?
After learning from Shopkeeper Qi that this was the Silver Frost Charcoal sent by Qin Runrang, Qi Yuanyang immediately understood.
This Xu Yunfan really underestimated him.
I thought being able to make candles and paper was amazing, but I didn't expect that this guy could even burn silver frost charcoal. It seems that this guy really has some skills.
Qi Yuanyang thought about it, asked the housekeeper to take the Silver Frost Charcoal to the storeroom, and then returned to the study to write a letter immediately.
The other three families did not know about the existence of Xu Yunfan. Shopkeeper Qi only told them that the silver frost charcoal was bought by the young master of your family and he was only responsible for the delivery. He knew nothing else.
Although they were surprised that their son could buy so much silver frost charcoal, the three families did not think much about it. They just guessed that their son, who was thousands of miles away, might have met a charcoal boss.
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Qin Run’s birthday is getting closer, and Xu Yunfan has been so busy lately that he doesn’t even have time to get close to the chair.
Qin Run didn't know what Xu Yunfan was busy with, but he was not blind and could naturally notice the changes in the house. The paths in the yard had been trimmed and tidied, and the eaves were cleaned spotlessly.
Every day when he came back from town, Xu Yunfan was in the woodshed. After he washed up, Xu Yunfan was still in the woodshed. Qin Run asked him what he did, and Xu Yunfan remained calm: "Of course I read. I will take the imperial examination in February, and there is also the teacher competition in March next year. I promised Dean Jiang that I would participate. Naturally, I have to read more books recently."
lie!
Xu Yunfan is lying!
Qin Run is not a fool. He usually cares more about Xu Yunfan's affairs than his own.
Qin Run knew about the teacher competition that Jiang Lanfang mentioned, and also knew that Xu Yunfan agreed to participate, but Jiang Lanfang did not give Xu Yunfan even a single book.
According to Jiang Lanfang, even if he didn't know Xu Yunfan's character clearly, he could at least see some of it.
Xu Yunfan is just lazy. When he returns home, he is afraid that he will not be able to read any books. He has seen it with his own eyes and observed it for a long time. When Xu Yunfan has nothing to do, he would rather squat outside and chat with his classmates than stay in the teacher's classroom to absorb more knowledge.
Jiang Lanfang simply didn't give Xu Yunfan half a book. He planned to wait for him to come back and supervise it personally.
Qin Run didn't know about these things, but almost all the money in the family was in his hands. The books sold in the town would cost several taels of silver each. Xu Yunfan said he was reading a book?
Apart from the books in his suitcase, he didn't have any books from the Dayan Dynasty in the woodshed, so there was no point in him reading any books.
Qin Run knew Xu Yunfan was lying, but he didn't expose him. He just said, "Reading is good, but you should also pay attention to the balance between work and rest, and don't tire yourself out."
Xu Yunfan nodded halfheartedly, "I see. By the way, remember to follow up on the recent events at the oil mill. Call Qin Dayou and the others over to work first."
"I've found the people. By the way, Yunfan, can I cooperate with the Sun Mu family?"
Xu Yunfan did not have a very good impression of some people from the Sun and Li families. Qin Run wanted to cooperate with Sun Mu, but after thinking about it, he decided to ask Xu Yunfan first.
"Tell me first, what do you want to cooperate with them on?"
"It's about the fields."
Hunter Fang has been so busy running up the mountain lately that he has barely had time to work in the fields.
The corn field is relatively easy. After the initial weeding, you can just remove some more weeds when the corn grows taller. But you can't ignore the several acres of sweet potato fields.
If the sweet potato vines are not turned over, the yield will be reduced by half.
Qin Run went to the greenhouse yesterday and learned from Aunt Liu that Li Hui and her mother-in-law had turned over the one acre of sweet potato vines in Xiao Qin's family, and even the weeds that grew were removed completely.
Most of the young men on the Qin family's side were almost conscripted by Xu Yunfan. Even those who were idle at home were driven over by Qin Run to peel tea oil fruits. In short, there were not many people left who could be used. Everyone was busy and naturally had no time to take care of the things in the fields.
Once, Aunt Liu saw Li Hui and Li Hui working in Xiao Qin's sweet potato field, and then she thought about telling Qin Run about it.
I have several acres of sweet potato fields and I have already planted them. Wouldn’t it be a waste if I don’t take good care of them?
"Sister Li Hui and the others are grateful for our kindness, so they're helping us take care of the sweet potato field. If Aunt Liu hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about it. We have a lot of sweet potato fields, and we have to turn the vines two or three times at least. So I thought, why not just ask them for help."
Xu Yunfan agreed, "You're right. Although the things I do seem very important to them, they are just a piece of cake for me. There's no reason to let people work for us for free. This family is quite sensible. You can take your time. Some of the people over at Sun's are quite good. If you're short of manpower, you can go to Sun's and have a look."
After resolving this matter, Qin Run talked to Xu Yunfan about the canned fruit disposal plan in Daqing Village.
Xu Yunfan had no objection to this. "Do whatever you want, Run'er. Business is actually like gambling. Sometimes it depends on opportunity, luck, vision, and courage. Some people may discover business opportunities, see the market clearly, and dare to strike in time, so they make a lot of money, but others may also be burdened with debt. Don't be afraid, go for it boldly. Just remember, whether you succeed or fail, I'm behind you, so just go for it boldly."
"Okay." Qin Run's arms around Xu Yunfan increased in strength.
How lucky he is to meet Xu Yunfan!
Qin Run never doubted what Xu Yunfan said, and as he got along with Xu Yunfan, he believed it even more.
The next day, when Xu Yunfan got up, Qin Run had already left.
After Xu Yunfan finished his breakfast, he continued to work in the woodshed. Before noon, the village chief's loud voice came from outside the courtyard gate, "Doctor Meng, Xu is staying here. Wait a minute, I'll ask someone to open the door. Is Xu home?"
Faintly, he seemed to hear sobbing sounds.
"exist."
Xu Yunfan responded first and ran out to open the gate.
Outside the courtyard gate, besides the village chief and Doctor Meng, there was also an unknown man and a man. Xu Yunfan lowered his eyes and saw, oh, there was also a child about three or four years old.
Xu Yunfan just looked around casually, and his eyes fell on the village chief. "What's the matter, Village Chief? Do you have something to talk to me about?"
"Doctor Xu, I really can't solve this problem, so I can only come to you. Please take a look at this child." Before the village chief could explain his purpose, Doctor Meng had already taken the lead.
Even Doctor Meng was helpless and had to take them to see Doctor Xu. It can be seen that Doctor Xu's medical skills are far superior to Doctor Meng's.
Although this Doctor Xu is very young and looks to be no more than a teenager, they can only place their hopes on him now.
The man stepped forward, took the child who had been holding his hand, and knelt down in front of Xu Yunfan, "Doctor Xu, please save my child."
"What's going on?" Xu Yunfan was bewildered.
Doctor Meng then explained the situation to Xu Yunfan, "This child has a worm disease. This husband also said that the child once vomited out a worm. I don't know what to do about this worm disease. I wonder if Doctor Xu has any solution?"
To be honest, Dr. Meng was helpless in this situation.
Worm disease, actually roundworm disease, is actually a trivial matter in modern times. It can be solved by eating a small yellow golden pagoda. But it was different in the Dayan Dynasty.
Spitting out bugs from your mouth?
Xu Yunfan shuddered all over and resisted the urge to take two steps back to create distance. He couldn't even imagine how a child could vomit out roundworms. For someone who was afraid of insects, this was simply terrifying.
Xu Yunfan pulled the thin child up and asked the child's father about the situation in detail. Then he touched the child's belly and asked Doctor Meng to touch it a few times as well.
My goodness, this child must have a lot of roundworms in his stomach.
In fact, here, this kind of thing is nothing surprising. Some children do not know how to pay attention to hygiene, and adults do not have this awareness. It is normal to have roundworms.
Xu Yunfan said to Doctor Meng, "To determine if a child has worms, you can't wait until the child vomits the worms. That's not the right way to tell. Children with worms usually experience umbilical and abdominal pain and diarrhea. Over time, they naturally lose weight. Look at this child, he's practically skin and bones. Also, to diagnose worms, you can look for other things. They might be irritable and irritable, grind their teeth at night, or be restless. If the child has abdominal distension and pain, hasn't had a bowel movement for several days, and a soft mass can be felt in the abdomen, it means the child has a large number of roundworms in their intestines. When they're disturbed, they're tangled together, forming a mass... You can write down these methods for determining if a child has worms. I'll talk to you later about how to prevent worms."
"Doctor Xu, can worm disease be prevented?" Doctor Meng was really shocked.
Xu Yunfan said calmly, "Of course. Don't you know that illness comes from the mouth? This worm disease is actually caused by not paying attention to food hygiene. The fruits and vegetables we grow are all grown with the most natural and original fertilizer, which is manure water. If we don't wash them properly before eating them, they will naturally be infested with worms."
"Doctor Xu, what about my child..." The child's parents asked, very nervous.
After listening to Xu Yunfan's story, they understood that his child had all the symptoms Xu Yunfan mentioned.
Originally, the couple had no idea that their child had worms in his stomach, but in the past half month, the child had been in a bad mood. Not only did he yell from time to time, but his stomach also hurt from time to time. At first, they thought that the child was pretending to have a stomachache to avoid punishment after being scolded. But after two times, seeing that the child did not seem to be faking it, they took the child to the clinic, but the child did not feel any pain anymore, and the doctor could not find any problem. But when they returned home, the child had a stomachache and diarrhea for several days in a row, but he stopped having diarrhea after a few days.
Seeing their child getting thinner and thinner, the couple couldn't sleep at all. Once they couldn't sleep, they discovered that the child was grinding his teeth.
There's no way. They are tired from work and can fall asleep as soon as they lie on the bed and put on the pillow. Who would pay attention to whether the children are grinding their teeth?
That night, the scraping sound of the child's teeth kept the couple awake all night.
They took the child to see a doctor again, but the doctor naturally couldn't find anything wrong. When the child vomited out a long worm, the couple was terrified. They told Dr. Meng about it, and Dr. Meng realized that the child had a worm in his stomach.
They told Dr. Meng about these things about the child, but Dr. Meng did not mention these things when he met Dr. Xu. However, Dr. Xu Yunfan described all the symptoms correctly.
It can be seen that Doctor Xu is really capable.
The couple was very excited. They saw hope in Xu Yunfan. "Doctor Xu, you are absolutely right. Our child does grind his teeth when he sleeps. He used to be very obedient and sensible, but ever since he became unwell, his temper has gotten worse. Doctor Xu, can you please save our child? We are willing to help him no matter how much it costs, even if it means bankrupting us."
"Hurry up and get up. This is a small matter. It won't bankrupt you. Go back and find some pumpkin seeds. You can eat them raw, stir-fry them, or boil them. If you want to eat them raw, add them to cooled boiled water and grind them into a paste... Once the child passes the roundworms, everything will be fine. If the child has had the roundworm problem for a long time, you can prescribe some nourishing medicine."
Xu Yunfan obviously said the latter sentence to Doctor Meng. Doctor Meng took out a notebook and a brush from the medicine box he carried with him and started to take notes immediately.
So amazing!
The worm disease that made them feel helpless could be solved by Xu Yunfan with just pumpkin seeds that are common in every household?
If someone else had said this, Dr. Meng and the others would probably have criticized him, but since it came from Xu Yunfan's mouth, they believed it.
After thanking Xu Yunfan profusely, the couple left with their child.
When he left, the village chief was still in a daze, as if everything he had just seen and heard was a dream.
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