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Chapter 55 You should help the adults more in the future
Shen Qing and his group hurried and finally arrived at Hongshanzhai in the evening.

At this time, most of the villagers who went up the mountain to hunt have already come down, and the village is much more lively than during the day.

The cart rumbled over the stone road at the entrance of the village, bringing up a layer of mud and soil, and passed through the entrance of Hongshanzhai.

A villager wearing dog skins poked his head out, saw Shen Qing and his group and said, "Hey, isn't this Qingzi and his group? They're finally back!"

At his call, the other idle villagers gathered around.

"Qingzi, why didn't you come back yesterday?" A villager joked, "Everyone joked that you exchanged the mountain products for money to enjoy life in the city, and you never came back."

Shen Qing threw away the ropes, jumped off the cart and said, "I practiced martial arts in Linfeng Hall late yesterday, and stayed in the city for a night, so I was delayed."

"That's what I told you. Qingzi is a kind person, why would he run away? They just don't believe it. Hehe..."

Shen Qing knew the villagers' little thoughts, and he pointed them out unhappily: "Don't make a fuss, I'll get your money. Let the Zhang family boss come to me."

"Okay, okay."

Not long after, Zhang Baoqing heard Shen Qing coming back. He was eating dinner at the time, so he quickly put down the bowl, wiped his mouth and ran out.

When he ran to the entrance of the village, he saw Shen Qing and others, and immediately shouted cheerfully: "Nephew of the Shen family, are you calling me?"

"Boss Zhang, I just happened to need something from you."

In front of everyone, Shen Qing took out more than six strings of cash, handed it to Zhang Baoqing and said, "Here is the money from this sale. Take the account book to the villagers and check the payment."

The onlookers stared at the huge amount of money in Shen Qing's hand, rubbing their hands, and couldn't wait to get back their share.

They rely on this for their daily busyness.

Zhang Baoqing patted his chest and promised, "Okay, leave this matter to me. I will pay whatever is owed to me."

Shen Qing continued, "Then tell everyone that after we settle the payment this time, I won't sell on credit next time. We should pay with one hand and deliver with the other, so that we don't get confused in the middle."

"Ah..." Zhang Baoqing said in surprise, "There are so many households in the village, it will cost a lot of money."

"You don't have to worry about this."

Shen Qing's tone when he spoke was neither salty nor bland, which made Zhang Baoqing feel a little distant instantly.

Zhang Baoqing knew in his heart that the eldest son of the Shen family had learned martial arts and was now successful. He might become a master in the city in the future. Naturally, he was not the same kind of person.

He secretly reminded himself not to get carried away: "Okay, then I will talk to each family one by one today."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhang." Shen Qing took a candle from the cart and gave it to Zhang Baoqing, saying, "It's dark and the roads in the village are slippery. I have a candle in my cart, Uncle Zhang, take it and use it to light a lamp."

If candles were sold in the city, high-quality candles would cost around one hundred to four hundred coins each, which was very expensive.

Even the cheaper ones, ordinary candles used by the public cost between ten and thirty cents each.

It is a rare thing for the villagers.

Therefore, the villagers all lit oil lamps at night, and few people were willing to use precious items such as candles.

Shen Qing's approach was equivalent to giving Zhang Baoqing some small profits to motivate him and not let him work in vain.

Country people don't have as many courtesies and rules as city people, so Zhang Baoqing just said a few words of thanks and accepted it.

After getting the candle, his wrinkled old face almost turned into a chrysanthemum with a smile, and he quickly started working for Shen Qing, full of energy.

After sending away the many villagers who had gathered around them, Shen Qing and Tian Xiaohu went back to their homes. After turning a few corners, Shen Qing arrived in front of the yellow adobe house, the door of which was open.

Shen Qing walked aside and tied the horse next to the house.

The eldest sister Shen Fang heard the noise outside and hurried out. Seeing Shen Qing changed into new clothes, she said happily: "Oh, Qingzi is back!"

She hurried forward to help.

Seeing a package on the cart, Shen Fang went up to hug it without thinking much, only to find that it was heavy.

"Aoko, what's in this? It's so heavy."

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

Shen Qing unloaded the cart from the horse and leaned it against the wall.

He took down all the items in the sack and followed Shen Fang into the house.

After putting down all the sundries, Shen Qing sat on the edge of the bed. Seeing Shen Fang still looking at the package, he said, "If you want to see it, just open it yourself. Why are you hesitating?"

Mysterious.

Shen Fang muttered something in her heart and opened the package swiftly.

Wow!
White silver particles and silver blocks poured down in front of her like a waterfall.

She was stunned for a moment.

She had never seen so much money in her life.

Shen Fang, like a guilty thief, quickly rewrapped the package and asked in a trembling voice, "Where did you get so much money?"

"I did a favor for the adults in the city, and they gave it to me out of kindness." Shen Qing said honestly.

Shen Fang found it a little unbelievable.

Shen Qing smiled and said, "Sister, the chopsticks used by the gentlemen in the city are all made of gold. This is just pocket money for them."

Are the chopsticks we use for eating made of gold?
Shen Fang took a deep breath and said, "Then you should help the adults more often in the future. Be careful when you help them and don't let others find fault with you. Got it?"

The eldest sister Shen Fang was like an old mother at this time, constantly admonishing and nagging: "When you save enough money in the future, buy a house in the county town and marry a city wife. Then you can be considered successful."

Shen Qing shook his head helplessly in his heart. It seemed that finding him a wife had become his eldest sister's obsession, and she would mention it every few days.

"It's still early to get enough food and clothing now. But you don't have to worry about tightening your belt every day. Eat, wear and drink. The most difficult time for us siblings is over."

Seeing Shen Qing's frivolous attitude, the eldest sister Shen Fang frowned and said, "Qingzi, you can learn martial arts and have a promising future in the city, thanks to your aunt and uncle. If you have the opportunity to become rich in the future, you must not forget them. We must repay their kindness."

"Got it." Shen Qing sat up on the bed, looked around and said, "What are we going to eat tonight?"

Shen Fang tied the package tightly and handed it to Shen Qing. She brushed off the dust in her hands and said, "We still have some mutton at home. I saw you brought vermicelli back. I'll cook some for you."

"Okay." Shen Qing smiled and added, "I bought a lot of spices and salt in the city, remember to put more."

After a few months in this world, he felt that he was living more and more like a human being.

Life began to become comfortable.

(End of this chapter)