Qian Tieshu was clearly also considering this matter. Although he was not a person who cared much about his reputation, he did not want to make a scene at his two daughters' homes. It would not benefit them if their daughters were not doing well.
Thinking of their abandoned fields, they were very reluctant to leave, but they had no better option.
In any case, getting my son's leg healed first is the most important thing.
"If you want to sell, then sell. But who can you sell to?"
Qian Tieshu sighed. Although he still had a choice in mind, he just didn't want to give it to that family.
Qian Daniu blurted out, "Isn't the newly arrived Lu family looking everywhere for land? Why not just sell it to them directly!"
He didn't care about all the intricacies; as long as he had money, that was all that mattered.
"Yes, that family is the only one in the village who wants to buy land and has the money to do so. Why don't we go and ask them?"
Life had worn down Li's edges, and she was no longer the arrogant and domineering woman she once was.
The main reason is that my son was injured and became disabled, and he has been ridiculed by the villagers recently. In addition, the family is really in dire straits, so even if I don't want to, I have no choice but to compromise.
Qian Tiezhu was still unwilling to let the Lu family benefit so easily, so he said, "I'll go to the village chief's house tonight and ask."
That evening, while the Lu family was studying together, an unexpected guest arrived—none other than Qian Tieshu and his wife.
They did go to the village chief's house, but as soon as they heard that the villagers wanted to sell their land, they immediately drove them to the Lu family's house.
There is little farmland in the village, and each household has very little land, barely enough to support their families. Every household wants farmland, but they simply don't have enough money to buy it.
So, after hesitating for a long time, Qian Tieshu still shamelessly came to the Lu family.
"Why are you here?"
The entire Lu family was studying in the courtyard, and it was a lively and enthusiastic time.
The women, led by Madam Sun, and the men, led by Old Man Lu, were locked in a fierce struggle. The change from being forced at the beginning to now taking the initiative was quite significant.
The main reason is that as the family business gets better and better, I come into contact with more and more people, and my previously taciturn nature has had to become more flexible.
Moreover, they discovered that learning more knowledge would improve their eloquence, allowing them to effortlessly promote their own clothing and leave customers completely bewildered.
The idea that reading and learning to read can make money is deeply ingrained in the minds of the Lu family.
That's why everyone's face was filled with dissatisfaction when they saw the Qian couple arrive, feeling that the couple had come at the wrong time and disturbed their studies!
The Qian couple thought this family had gone mad. They were just a bunch of country bumpkins, yet they were trying to study like scholars. Wasn't this ridiculous? Did the whole family want to take the imperial examinations?
Besides, it's one thing for men to learn, but what's the use for women to learn? No matter how well they're taught, they'll still get married anyway.
"Hehehe, Brother Lu, may I have a word with you in private?"
Sun's face turned cold as soon as she saw the couple. Now she still wanted to talk to Old Man Lu. Wasn't that a complete disregard for her?
"Tell me what you want to say!"
Sun immediately stepped in front of Old Man Lu, hands on her hips, looking at the Qian couple.
"this……"
Qian Tieshu glanced at Sun Shi with displeasure. Why should a woman interrupt when a man is speaking?
But he didn't dare show it; at most, he would just complain to himself.
Li didn't think that much about it and simply rolled her eyes, saying, "My husband has important matters to discuss with your husband. What kind of matters are these if I'm talking to you?"
Sun raised her hand to hit someone, but Yu stepped forward and pulled her back, afraid that the old lady would get too angry and cause trouble.
Terrified, Li hid behind Qian Tieshu. The scene of her being surrounded and beaten by this family was still vivid in her mind, and she dared not say another word.
Old Lu said to Qian Tieshu, "Just say what you want to say. My wife is in charge of everything at home."
Judging from their demeanor, they didn't seem to be here to cause trouble, and Old Man Lu's attitude was relatively mild.
Qian Tieshu gave him a meaningful look, thinking that Old Man Lu was a disgrace to men. It was already shameful enough that he had a woman as the housekeeper, but he still had the nerve to say it out loud.
But he was clearly not stupid. He didn't say those words aloud. Instead, he asked, "I heard that your family has been wanting to buy land. My family happens to have a few acres of land to sell. Do you want it?"
Since the Lu family settled in Anping Village, they had always wanted to buy land. However, the village had a large population but little land, and each household did not have enough for its own needs, so they were naturally unwilling to sell. Thus, the matter of buying land was put on hold.
Now that the Qian family has come to our door, everyone is very excited. The Qian family are indigenous villagers. The village allocates land according to the number of adult males, with each person having ten mu of land. Their family has twenty mu, all of which are located on the edge of the village, making it convenient for them to tend to the land.
He Jiuniang was not in the study group. Every evening at this time, she had a rare moment of leisure. She said she was reading medical books in her room, but in reality, she was just lying down and resting. This was the only time of day she was truly at ease.
Hearing the Qian couple's voices, she thought they were coming to cause trouble again, so she came out to check. Unexpectedly, they wanted to sell the land, so she quietly stood next to Sun and watched.
"How much do you want to sell it for? How much per acre?"
For the sake of the land, Sun decided not to argue with Li for the time being.
But Li was clueless. As soon as she heard that the Lu family really wanted to buy it, she immediately said, "Ten taels of silver!"
The Lu family's faces instantly darkened; they might as well just rob them!
Sun gave a cold laugh and said, "Five taels."
Li's eyes widened: "Nine taels!"
"Four ounces!"
Li was instantly alarmed. How come the amount of money she was saying was decreasing?
Qian Tieshu was also anxious, and Li hurriedly held up two fingers to indicate: "Eight, eight taels, that's the lowest I can give!"
"Three ounces."
The Qian couple: ...
He Jiuniang stood behind Sun Shi and silently gave a thumbs up.
Ms. Sun truly lives up to her reputation!
"No, are you even sincere?"
Qian Tieshu stared wide-eyed at Old Man Lu, who sneered, "You're the ones who lack sincerity. It's just three taels of silver, take it or leave it!"
Although Old Man Lu was a man of few words, he was not easily fooled.
Back in my hometown, this land would be worth at most one or two taels of silver per mu (unit of land area). Here, scarcity drives up the price, and three taels of silver is considered a high price.
I don't know where this Qian couple got the courage to ask for ten taels right off the bat. Do they think they're stupid?
"This...this..."
"If you feel the price isn't right, we can discuss it..."
The Qian couple looked somewhat flustered. Only the Lu family in the village could afford it; if they missed this opportunity, they would never have another chance.
"There's nothing to discuss. We'll only give you three taels. If you're not willing, go find someone else."
As they were saying this, the Lu family prepared to close the door; they weren't going to tolerate the couple.
They speak without thinking and are hindering their studies!
"Don't you know that land is scarce in Anping Village? Because it's scarce, it's naturally expensive!"
Qian Daniu held onto the door tightly, preventing the Lu family from closing it.
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