Chapter 214: The Sneaky Madam Liang
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Xiang had never thought that she would be able to earn 500 coins a month.
And she wasn’t the only one. Xiangdi had been hired too.
The two of them together would earn at least one tael of silver a month. The Lu family even included lodging.
If they lived frugally, they might be able to save ten taels of silver a year!
If it was like what Shu Yu said and they could get fifty or a hundred coins as commission, that would be an additional income.
Saving for two years, Xiangdi’s dowry would be rich enough.
After Shu Yu finished explaining the conditions, she asked the two of them,
“What do you think? If you have any questions, you can ask them.” “No,” Xiang shook her head repeatedly, “This is already very good.”
She had never even thought that she could have a fixed job.
In the past, the mother and daughter only did small jobs and planted some crops, living a tight life.
This was already very good. They would definitely do their best.
Seeing that the matter was almost settled, Shu Yu stood up.
“Alright, it’s settled then. Aunt Xiang, we’re in quite a pinch, so if it’s possible, can you pack up and arrange your family matters tomorrow, then go to the county and start to work the day after tomorrow?
Xiang thought of her family’s two acres of land and decided to temporarily entrust it to her neighbor to help look after them. After the crops were harvested, she would rent out the two acres of land.
As for the house… The mother and daughter had lived in it for more than ten years, after all, so there were a lot of things piled up inside. They would keep it for the time being. After they were done settling down in the county, she would return the house to the village chief.
Xiang had already planned out the arrangements in her mind.
Shu Yu stood up and said goodbye. It was getting late. If she did not go back soon, the old lady would be worried.
Xiang and Fu Xiangdi sent her to the door and watched her disappear before they returned to the courtyard with slight excitement. They took advantage of the fact that the sky had not darkened to quickly get ready.
Shu Yu’s footsteps back to Shangshi Village were much lighter as she had settled a major matter on her mind.
The villagers came back from the fields one after another. They would take a few more glances at her when they saw her. After confirming that the Lu family had indeed opened a shop, everyone looked at her strangely.
Shu Yu nodded slightly when she saw a few familiar people. Then, she quickened her pace and walked toward the Lu family’s house.
However, just as she walked to the door, she saw a figure poking around at the courtyard door. From time to time, the figure would look into the crack of the door with his butt jutted out, just like a thief.
Shu Yu frowned and walked closer, only to discover that the figure was actually Madam Liang.
She was speechless for a moment. Then, she took a few steps forward and patted the other party’s shoulder.
Madam Liang was staring at the courtyard with all her attention when someone suddenly patted her shoulder. She was so frightened that her hair stood on end as she turned her head and cried out.
When she saw who was standing in front of her, Madam Liang heaved a long sigh of relief. She patted her chest and complained, “So it’s you. You scared me. Why are you standing behind me sneakily and not making a sound?” Shu Yu pointed at herself, “I’m the sneaky one? Are you sure?”
Madam Liang was stunned. When she thought of the scene just now, she immediately felt a little awkward.
She touched her nose and laughed awkwardly, “Well, I’m just worried about your grandma.”
Shu Yu’s expression immediately turned serious when she heard that it was related to the old lady.
“What’s wrong with my grandma?”