Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 90 Giving Money
Faced with his master's questioning, Qu Shaoyang didn't know what to say for a moment.

He didn't mention a word about this matter when he got back, for fear that his master would get worried if he knew about it. Unexpectedly, Doctor Chen spoke too quickly and let it slip.

"Master, it's nothing."

Qu Shaoyang was thinking about what he should say so that his master would accept his words and he would not be scolded.

Just at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and then Chen Xiuyun came in like a gust of wind.

"Brother Shaoyang, is it really you who came?

Someone just told me that he saw you and someone else entering the village, and I thought he was seeing things.

You came early this year, it's just after the Dragon Boat Festival and you're here." Chen Xiuyun was very happy when she saw Qu Shaoyang in the room.

"By the way, Mr. Song said that he will come over later to discuss the matter of the horses with you."

Chen Xiuyun was so happy to see Qu Shaoyang that she didn't notice that the faces of several people in the room looked a little strange, and she just spoke all at once.

"Shaoyang, please explain to me what's going on with the horse?" Shui Laowu asked with a cold face.

His intuition told him that anything that Qu Shaoyang could keep secret must be very big and dangerous.

This brat is doing something behind his back. What if something happens?
Qu Shaoyang sighed. He was really impressed by the father and daughter of the Chen family. The daughter was innocent and the father was straightforward and honest. They both had no bad intentions.

Qu Shaoyang had no choice but to tell Shui Laowu everything that happened in the village that day.

The more Shui Laowu listened, the more solemn his expression became. In the end, he could only let out a long sigh.

"I was pinching Huang the other day, how could you be so sure that the little white wolf would not show up? It turns out that you have wiped out the entire nest."

"If you encounter anything next time, remember to tell me.

Although I am old and can't help you much, I can analyze it for you and think about whether there are any loopholes or flaws. "

To be honest, when Shui Laowu learned that Qu Shaoyang had killed more than 20 members of the Little White Wolf Gang alone, he felt very proud.

This is his apprentice, he is very capable.

But what's more worrying is that Hu Zi is cruel by nature and has killed people like crazy. What if something goes wrong?
"Okay, Master, I understand. From now on, no matter what happens, I will never hide it from you." Qu Shaoyang nodded quickly.

As they were talking, there was the sound of footsteps outside, and then Li, Old Song, and several older people in the village came in together.

Today, a pregnant woman in the next door village gave birth. Li was called to deliver the baby, and Chen Xiuyun also went to help.

When they entered the village just now, Chen Xiuyun ran home as soon as she heard that Qu Shaoyang was coming, while Li chatted with the villagers for a while before coming back.

It just so happened that Lao Song and those few people also came to Chen's house, and they entered together.

"Xiao Qu, it's a good thing you're here, otherwise we would have to go to Maoer Mountain to find you.

This is the money from the sale of the twenty or so horses. Take it."

After Old Song entered the room, he exchanged a few words with Qu Shaoyang and Shui Laowu, and praised Qu Shaoyang in front of Shui Laowu.

Then, Old Song asked someone to bring the silver and put it on the table.

"Twenty-four horses in all, some good and some not so good, sold for three hundred and forty ounces of silver. They are all here."

These days, an ordinary horse could be sold for about ten taels, while a good breed of war horse could be sold for more than twenty or even thirty taels.

These horses of the Little White Wolf Gang were all looted from various places, some were good and some were bad.

Besides, the twenty-four horses were not of good origin, and the young men in Daqinggou were eager to sell them, but they did not dare to ask for too high a price, so they finally sold them for three hundred and forty taels. According to the agreement in advance, the village did not touch a penny of the money, and planned to give it all to Qu Shaoyang.

"Uncle Song, what are you going to do with this money? Didn't we agree on it? Each family gets a share, which will just offset those things that are worth a lot of money."

Qu Shaoyang didn't know what to say. The villagers were simple and honest, and when they received kindness from others, they always wanted to repay them.

But he just happened to be there, so take the money, okay?

"Well, look at you kid, without you, I don't know how many people would be left in our village, why are you still mentioning those things?

It's just a little white rice, a few chickens, etc. How much money can it make?"

Old Song laughed when he heard this. The annual expenses of an average family were only about ten or eight taels of silver.

How much are a few pounds of flour and a few chickens worth? How can so much silver be used?
"Besides, didn't the village get more than ten guns? They cost a lot of money.

Just take the money and don't worry about the rest." Old Song waved his hand and advised Qu Shaoyang.

"Yes, Shaoyang, just listen to your uncle Song and save the money.

You can't do rafting work for a lifetime. If you don't do it anymore, you can start a small business and have some capital, right?" Doctor Chen also advised.

Qu Shaoyang was helpless and looked at Shui Laowu. Seeing Shui Laowu nodded, he sighed and agreed.

"Then let's do this. I'll take the three hundred taels, and the remaining forty taels will be shared among the brothers who sold the horses. Just think of it as me treating them to a drink."

People have been running around for several days, so they shouldn't go without any benefit. Sharing a little with everyone is a token of his thoughtfulness.

Old Song did not object to this, so he nodded in agreement.

"Xiao Qu, how many days can you stay this time?
Come home tonight and ask your aunt to cook something delicious. I will accompany you and your master to have a drink."

Old Song stood up to leave, and before leaving, he asked Qu Shaoyang.

"Uncle Song, I have to leave soon. The raft is still on the river bank. I just took some time to come and see everyone."

They were just being polite, Qu Shaoyang didn't take it seriously at all. He had already taken the three hundred taels of silver, so why should he eat?
“Look, I thought you could stay for a few days this time.

OK, then when you come back, I'll treat you to a drink."

Old Song was just being polite. Since Qu Shaoyang didn't have time, then forget it.

At that time, every household was very busy, and Old Song didn't have much time to accompany Qu Shaoyang, so he left with the older people.

"Uncle, I have to trouble you for one more thing. I'll leave this money with you first. I'll take it when I come back from Anton."

Seeing that everyone else had left, Qu Shaoyang went to discuss with Doctor Chen.

They still have to continue rafting. This is three hundred taels of silver. How can they carry so much money with them?
Doctor Chen was stunned for a moment, then he understood, "Okay, then keep it with me.

Shaoyang, are you really leaving soon? You finally came here, why don’t you have a meal before you leave?”

"Uncle, it's really not okay today. The rafts of other people's houses are piled up again on the other side of Yan Wang's nose.

We don't know if the river has been cleared yet. We have to go back and guard it. When the river channel is cleared, we will release our raft.

There is no other way. If you work for someone else, you have to obey their orders.”

There are several rafts waiting there, and if they go back late, it will delay things.

(End of this chapter)