Shen Yunsheng sneered, "Uncle Dashan, since Master Huang has already agreed, let's hurry up and prepare the indenture to avoid any mishaps."
“Yun Sheng! Actually, I’m reluctant to sell Hong Yu. Why don’t you pay off this debt for me first, and I’ll pay you back slowly when I earn more money in the future?”
Li Dashan changed his mind. His eldest daughter was the main breadwinner of the family. If he sold her to Shen Yunsheng, who would work for him?
Shen Yunsheng's eyes turned cold. "Uncle Dashan, what do you mean by this? You just said you were going to sell Hongyu to us."
Li Dashan quickly waved his hand, "Yun Sheng, that's not what I meant, I just really can't bear to part with Hong Yu."
Xiao Jingchuan frowned and said, "Uncle Dashan, you can't go back on your word. If you're not going to sell, then return the compensation."
Li Dashan looked troubled. "Where would I get any more money? This is forcing me to die!"
Li Hongyu was extremely worried about her father's unreasonable behavior.
She knew that if this plan failed, she would find it difficult to escape her father's clutches again.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a wave of despair and helplessness. However, she did not give up hope, but secretly told herself to persevere and look for new opportunities to get out of her predicament.
Upon seeing this, Master Huang's face darkened. "Li Dashan, don't be ungrateful! It was Young Master Xiao and Madam Xiao who kindly saved you; don't be ungrateful!"
Taking advantage of Li Dashan's distraction, Shen Yunsheng gave Li Hongyu a look, signaling her to keep quiet and leave the matter to the couple.
Xiao Jingchuan said with a serious expression, "Uncle Dashan, even if you agree to this deal, we can only help you pay back fifty taels. You'll have to figure out the rest yourself."
"Wh...what? Only...only fifty taels?" Li Dashan was incredulous. Didn't they say they would pay it all back?
Why did they change their minds?
Li Dashan's eyes widened. "Fifty taels isn't enough! You're ripping me off!"
Shen Yunsheng sneered, "Uncle Dashan, don't forget, it was you who begged us to buy the red jade. Besides, we don't have that much money."
Master Huang said impatiently, "Alright, Li Dashan, you either accept the fifty taels or pay back the money yourself."
Li Dashan hesitated for a moment, then nodded helplessly, "Alright, fifty taels it is, but can we postpone the remaining one hundred and fifty taels?"
Xiao Jingchuan gave Huang a wink, and Huang finally relented, "You can pay it back slowly, anyway, I don't need this little bit of money."
Li Dashan breathed a sigh of relief. He pulled Xiao Jingchuan aside and begged Xiao Jingchuan to put in a good word for him, hoping to get a four or five-year reprieve.
Xiao Jingchuan frowned, feeling somewhat annoyed by this troublesome matter. He decided not to waste any more time on it and, after discussing it with Li Dashan, decided to have Huang Yuanwai issue an IOU to Li Dashan. As for the fifty taels of silver for purchasing Li Hongyu, he would give it directly to Huang Yuanwai.
In this way, the problem was solved and unnecessary disputes were avoided.
Li Hongyu's indenture was then handed over to Shen Yunsheng.
With everything settled, Shen Yunsheng and his group left the Huang family's house.
...
After leaving the Huang family, Li Dashan's face fell. This time, he lost both his wife and his army. He didn't earn any money and even owed 150 taels of silver.
Seeing that Li Dashan was in a bad mood, Shen Yunsheng deliberately provoked him.
"Uncle Dashan, don't be too sad. I'll keep Hongyu's indenture for now. Once you've raised enough money, you can redeem her."
Li Dashan sneered and instinctively cursed, "I'll redeem her my ass, she's a money-loser."
Shen Yunsheng was also furious. "Uncle Dashan, why are you taking it out on me? It's not like I asked you to accept the Huang family's money."
"Alright, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. Since this worthless item has already been sold to you, you can take it with you."
Li Dashan was getting impatient. He glanced at Li Hongyu with disdain and then turned and left. Xiang Shi was worried that something might happen to her husband, so she quickly chased after him.
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