Chapter 64: 80 Taels of Silver
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Gu Yundong went up to him expectantly. “Did you sell them all?”
The two of them stood at the kitchen door. There was a shadow under the roof. If one did not look carefully, they would not be able to see the two of them standing here.
Shao Qingyuan took out silver ingots. “The two wild boars were sold for a total of 80 taels of silver. The price of the county’s domestic pigs is 18 copper coins a catty. The wild boar is much more expensive, 80 copper coins. The smaller wild boar is 330 catties. I sold it to the restaurant. The shopkeeper knows me there. Including the pheasant, I asked for 30 taels of silver. The big one was fancied by a rich young master. He was generous and directly gave me 50 taels of silver. A total of 80 taels. Here is the 40 taels you deserve. Take it.”
Gu Yundong knew that wild boars were expensive, but she did not expect to earn 40 taels in one go.
No, no, no. Wasn’t it inappropriate to take forty taels of silver from him?
She stared at the silver ingot and tried her best to restrain herself. She said very politely, “You were the one who killed the two wild boars. I just helped. Besides, you were the one who paid the villagers to pull the wild boars to the county city. It’s enough for me to take the hard work money.”
She had heard in the afternoon that Shao Qingyuan had called a few strong laborers from the village to help pull the wild boars over. Of course, he had to pay. His reputation in the village was really not good. If these people did not want money, they would not have any contact with him.
However, when the two huge wild boars were pulled down the mountain, it still caused a commotion in the village. Many people wanted to go up and say a few words, but they were afraid of him. They could only follow the cart that contained the wild boars for a long time.
They turned around and discussed in the village with relish. They were all guessing how much this wild boar could be sold for.
Shao Qingyuan looked at her glowing eyes and laughed secretly. She clearly wanted the silver. “Back then, we agreed to split it equally. The salary is only one tael of silver. You gave me a pheasant, so we’re even. Take this silver. I don’t want to be a person who goes back on my word.”
Gu Yundong nodded solemnly. “In order to prevent you from becoming a despicable person who goes back on your word, I’ll accept this silver.”
Shao Qingyuan was speechless. So I have to thank you?
Gu Yundong hugged the money, and she was overjoyed. It would be better to have more gentlemen like Shao Qingyuan in the future. They could still work together in the future. How was this a wolf cub? It was obvious that he was a good person.
Now that she had the money to build a house, Gu Yundong was happy. She asked casually, “You just came back from the county? Have you eaten dinner?”
Gu Yundong replied with an “oh” and did not seem to hear what he said at all. It was only when he turned around and entered the kitchen that she suddenly came back to her senses and looked at his back in surprise. “Uh… what are you doing?”
“Didn’t you want me to stay for dinner?” Shao Qingyuan had an expression that said, “If not, why did you ask me if I had eaten?”
Gu Yundong looked at him and then at the silver in his arms. He said affirmatively, “Of course. You worked so hard. It’s only right for you to have a meal.”
Gu Yundong followed him into the kitchen. “The dishes are a little cold. I’ll cook egg fried rice for you. That’ll be faster.”
“Alright.” Shao Qingyuan sat on the stool and watched as she quickly picked eggs and scooped rice. With a ripping sound, the fragrance suddenly spread out and filled the entire kitchen.
For some reason, this smell actually made Shao Qingyuan feel calm..