"Don't worry, Sister Baoer. The ones I recommend to you are all seniors from Class A and Class B. I guarantee that the seniors I choose for you are all well-read, well-informed, handsome, and capable of both literature and martial arts..."
Zhang Dandan got more and more excited as he spoke, and Hua Xiyu found it unbelievable. She interrupted him and said, "Aren't there only those four people in Class A and Class B?"
"That's right!" Zhang Dandan said, "Sister Baoer, wait for me. I will arrange it for you tomorrow."
After saying that, Zhang Dandan ran away. He still had to persuade Madam Nie.
Since the last time they met, Zhang Dandan came to see Madam Nie almost every day, and every day he either brought some wild flowers or a few butterflies.
Today, Zhang Dandan didn't bring anything with him. He smiled and said, "Mrs. Nie, can I have a cup of tea?"
Xiaoyu put away her embroidery frame and was about to go home when she saw Zhang Dandan coming over. She joked, "Why didn't you bring flowers today?"
Zhang Dandan smiled and said, "I took the trouble to catch a colorful butterfly today, but unfortunately I used too much force when I pounced on it, and it was already dead when I caught it, so I didn't bring it here. If Sister Xiaoyu likes flowers, I'll pick a bunch for you next time."
"There's no need to do it alone. If you give it to the master, I can still see it." Xiaoyu said and went home.
Madam Nie lit a charcoal fire at the door and boiled a pot of golden lotus flower tea.
While the tea was brewing, Zhang Dandan sat on a small stool, propped up his face, and asked curiously, "Aunt Nie, since you like quietness so much, why don't you buy a house and enjoy yourself there?"
After spending a few days together, the two became familiar with each other.
Madam Nie replied, "I sold myself to an embroidery workshop when I was thirteen, and I was allowed to redeem my freedom after I spent all my fortune at fifty. How could I have extra money to buy a house?"
Zhang Dandan was stunned for a moment and asked, "Since you are short of money, why do you only take one apprentice? Isn't it better to earn more money?"
"Of course money is good," Nie said with a sigh, "I have been weak since I was young and was often bullied. My fingers were almost stepped on and broken in the embroidery workshop. Later, I was saved by the teacher. I am here today, but I also developed this fearful personality..."
Zhang Dandan opened his mouth, speechless for a moment.
The words that I had prepared to persuade Aunt Nie could no longer be said.
"Aunt, you have a really hard life..." Zhang Dandan murmured.
I thought Aunt Nie was a wealthy woman, but I didn't expect she was such a miserable person.
Last time she even boiled pear water for herself to drink.
Seeing his lost look, Lady Nie chuckled and said, "It's not hard now, but my temperament can't be changed."
The water on the clay stove was boiling and producing steam.
"Madam Nie, I have something to confess to you..."
Zhang Dandan suddenly stood up, rushed towards Madam Nie, and put his head heavily on the ground.
Madam Nie didn't know what was going on and was shocked. She reached out her hand and hurried to help.
Zhang Dandan didn't dare to raise her head, her voice trembling, "Madam Nie, Shopkeeper Hua wants his niece to learn embroidery from you. For the five taels of silver as a reward, I agreed to lobby you for him..."
Madam Nie held the handkerchief in her hand and stopped moving.
"How are you going to persuade me?" Madam Nie asked as she helped the man up.
Zhang Dandan lowered his head and dared not say a word.
The tea in the pot was boiling. Nie poured a bowl and handed it to Zhang Dandan. "Drink it. This tea was originally brewed for you."
Zhang Dandan took the tea and reflected, "I will refuse Manager Hua's offer. Auntie, I will never do this again..."
The two remained silent for a long time without speaking.
Madam Nie sighed and said, "The problem is not with Shopkeeper Hua. I'm just afraid Miss Song won't agree."
I promised Song Yuehua that I would teach Xiaoyu alone. Now I live in her house and make money from others. It is not ethical no matter how you think about it.
"Aunt, are you willing..." Zhang Dandan said cautiously.
Madam Nie picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said, "Money always moves people's hearts, so one more is better."
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Dandan said, "Sister Song won't have any problems. I, the shopkeeper Tonghua, have offered 80 taels of silver. Minus your 60 taels, the extra 20 taels will be given to Sister Song. She will definitely agree."
"That's very thoughtful." Madam Nie chuckled helplessly.
Zhang Dandan didn't dare to speak.
Madam Nie put down the tea bowl, leaned back on the rattan chair, looked up at the azure sky, and said calmly, "It's not a bad thing. As long as Miss Song agrees, I have no objection."
"Aunt, I'm sorry..." Zhang Dandan said in a dry voice.
"Just send flowers from now on, and don't catch butterflies." Madam Nie said with a smile, turning her head.
Zhang Dandan nodded heavily and promised, "Don't worry, Auntie, I will definitely pick the most beautiful flowers in the village and give them to you."
After returning from Madam Nie, Zhang Dandan went back to his room and sat on the kang bed. After calming down, he started talking to Bian Wu.
"Brother Bian Wu, there is a business, do you want to do it?" Zhang Dandan asked with a slightly nasal tone.
Bian Wu shook his head and said, "No."
Zhang Dandan, “…”
"Listen to me first and then make a decision." Zhang Dandan persuaded.
Bian Wu put down the book and said, "Then you tell me."
"There is a junior sister in Class D who wants to be promoted to Class C. You can help her with her lessons and earn some money every month. How about that?" Zhang Dandan asked, pinching his fingers and holding back his emotions.
Bian Wu shook his head and said, "No need, Class A has a heavy workload and has no time to focus on anything else."
Except for Master Xie, everyone in Class A is going to take the imperial examination. Doing this is really a waste of time.
Zhang Dandan stopped trying to persuade him and said in a choked voice, "Okay, I'll go find someone else."
Bian Wu, "..."
"Why are you crying?" Bian Wuwei said, "How about I promise you."
Zhang Dandan covered his eyes and shook his head, "Just now there was sand in my eyes, Brother Bian Wu, please read your book carefully, I won't disturb you."
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