Chapter 40 Another Trouble
Li Yao pondered after hearing this. This was indeed true. The Song family was incompetent now, and they might not be able to keep the money.
But, was it really as Song Ci said that all the money was donated to Baiyun Temple? She was a little skeptical and even suspected that Song Ci had secretly found an excuse to withhold the money.
"You stupid fool! You donated everything and didn't even keep some! I'm so pissed off! You're such a money-loser! You're so clueless!"
Old Mrs. Song vented her anger, but no matter how she made a fuss, yelled, or threw a tantrum, the money was really gone.
The remaining silks, satins, gold, silver and jewelry were of no use. She vented her anger and anxiety, and this time she was really sick.
I also followed Doctor Zhang's prescription and drank bitter coptis root for several days.
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"My daughter, thank you for thinking so carefully." Song Lao San praised sincerely.
Song Ci felt a little guilty and blinked. She couldn't tell her father yet, so she asked the princess to give the money to Zhang Baiwan.
This money will be of great use to her. With this as a foundation, they will have something to rely on when the third branch of the family leaves the Song family smoothly in the future.
In the previous life, sea transportation was opened, and the emperor spent a lot of money to build ships. Among them, the most important cooperative merchant was Zhang Baiwan. By building ships and having a direct relationship with the emperor, he caught the emperor's eye, and the Zhang family's business became more and more prosperous.
She wanted to use this money to invest and participate in the construction of the ship.
In the evening, she wrote a letter and asked Wanxiang to take it to Zhang Baiwan's mansion.
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"Master, there's a letter from the third young lady of the Song family."
Zhang Baiwan and his wife were a little overwhelmed by Princess Le Yi's sudden visit in the afternoon. Although the Zhang family's business is now flourishing, they are still far from having any contact with the royal family.
The princess put down a box full of gold, left a message saying that it was Miss Song San who asked her to bring it, and then left with her people.
Zhang Baiwan is not a short-sighted person. Although a box of gold is very valuable, he still cannot be greedy.
As a result, just when I was wondering what was going on, the letter arrived.
"Hurry, hurry, show it to me."
"Don't worry, my husband." Mrs. Zhang glared at him charmingly before taking the letter from the servant and handing it over.
"How can I not be anxious? Miss Song's letter must be related to Brother Song and the money. I am worried about Brother Song. The Song family is a dangerous place. If something really happens..."
He opened the letter and read it carefully. The frown on his face gradually relaxed and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Brother Song's daughter is truly extraordinary. She said the Song family isn't suitable for storage, so she asked us to keep it for the time being! This shows her trust in us."
Mrs. Zhang waited for him to finish reading, then took the letter and read it carefully, with a flash of surprise in her eyes.
"If this woman were a man, she would have been a truly great fortune. Since Miss Song San trusts her, we will keep her safe for her! When she needs us one day, we will return her to her..."
Mrs. Zhang was interrupted before she could finish her words.
"Nonsense! Madam is a woman, but she's not bad either. Although she's confined to the boudoir, she's given me a lot of advice when I'm out and about. It's clear that women are no less capable than men!"
Zhang Baiwan said this angrily and grabbed Madam Zhang's hand.
Mrs. Zhang was shocked by Zhang Baiwan's words, and was touched that her efforts and abilities were recognized by him.
The couple cuddled for a while, and Madam Zhang advised, "Miss Song San is so filial and considerate. You must help her well. It's a pity that Brother Song may have a hard time in the future."
"Yes." Zhang Baiwan nodded, and then said, "But after the current difficulties are over, I think Brother Song's talents will only get better in the future."
The couple recognized Song Laosan's ability and character.
It's just a pity...I'm a little bit crazy.
Since Song's father was unable to go out to do business, he finally accepted Zhang Baiwan's suggestion and the two of them went into business together.
I don’t know if it’s a bad year, but the business that should have made money has been going downhill. Not only has it not made any money, it has even lost a lot of money.
The two looked at each other, shook their heads and sighed.
Song Lao San felt a little guilty, "Brother Zhang, this idea was mine... I never imagined that the business I thought would be 100% profitable would end up losing so much money, and even dragged you, Brother Zhang, into losing money as well."
Zhang Baiwan comforted him, "Brother Song, don't feel guilty or sad. Losses are common in business."
That was true, but his mother's wife was pressing for money, saying that the Song family needed money for many things. He thought he could give the money he earned here to his mother, but he never thought...
Instead, it suffered losses.
This made Song Lao San extremely worried, and he tossed and turned at night, unable to sleep. Qiao Xianglan was also anxious and angry. The couple hadn't slept well for several days.
There is a deep bruise under his eyes.
Old Mrs. Song waited for a month without receiving any money, and finally couldn't help but call Old Third Song to question him.
It didn't take long to find out that Song Laosan had suffered losses in his business with Zhang Baiwan.
Pointing at his nose, she cursed: "The teacher at the private school said you were no good at studying, so I thought you could be successful in business. But now you're losing money in business too. Why don't you just give up your life for it? I would have been better off giving birth to a money-loser!"
"Third brother, you're such a disappointment. Look how angry you've made me." Song Laoer suddenly spoke up, then turned to comfort Old Lady Song, "Mom, don't be angry. You still have me and Big Brother. Big Brother has been doing well recently. I heard that the higher-ups are very optimistic about him and are planning to promote him in two years."
Old Lady Song instantly forgot her previous unhappiness and pulled the second son's sleeve, "Really? Oh, the eldest son is really promising! He is worthy of being my good son, unlike that certain person. We are all brothers, but one is in heaven and the other is on earth."
Song Lao Er smiled and glanced at Song Lao San who had his head lowered.
Old Mrs. Song continued to yell and curse for a while, but Old Third Song kept his head down and let her curse without saying a word in rebuttal. After venting for a while, she finally calmed down a little.
"Mom." Song Lao Er glanced at Song Lao San's expression and lowered his voice, "The third son is still useful. Our family still relies on him to make money."
Thinking that the Song family still had to rely on the third son, even though Old Lady Song was reluctant, she knew that she couldn't kick the third son out right away. She started to play the victim again, "Mom doesn't mean to blame you, it's really...it's really hard for the Song family! The money your eldest and second brothers brought back is not enough to make ends meet, let alone food. We can barely make ends meet! Otherwise, why would Mom be so anxious!"
Song Laosan's eyes turned red. He was feeling upset at first. He had been doing business for many years and had always earned more than lost. But this time, he lost money and was scolded as if he had nothing.
Now, hearing Old Mrs. Song complaining, he felt distressed again.
I feel like it’s not easy for my mother either.
He went back with his head hung and dejected.
In the evening, the third room was having dinner. Wanxiang heard a noise at the door and went out. After a while, she came back with a basket of snacks.
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