The White-haired Queen

Mo Jiang comforted him, "Don't worry. OP, look, there are just a lot of people here today, right?"

Wen Lanyue said, "Look, it's been half an hour and there are only people asking for advice, no one is looking to save or borrow money."

Mo Jiang said, "Master, you see, I do carpentry and other things, and I also make bamboo products. I often deal with bamboo."

"As for bamboo, it only grows three centimeters in the first four years. Starting from the fifth year, it grows thirty centimeters every day, and in the sixth year it can grow to fifteen meters. In the first four years, the bamboo extends its roots to hundreds of square meters around it. Only with deep roots can it accumulate strength to grow and flourish."

Wen Lanyue said in her heart: "I know this, this is the law of bamboo."

Mo Jiang continued, "When I was young, I went to Jiangnan to work. I once lived next to a lotus pond. On the first day, there were very few lotus flowers in bloom. On the second day, there were twice as many as on the first day. After that, the number of flowers blooming each day was twice as many as on the day before. So, can you tell me which day out of 30 days will have half of the lotus flowers in bloom?"

Wen Lanyue said in her heart: "I know the Lotus Law too." So she answered without hesitation: "The answer is the 29th day."

Mo Jiang gave Wen Lanyue a thumbs up and said, "Original Poster, you are really smart. I have asked many people this question, and they all told me that on the fifteenth day, the lotus flowers can bloom to half of their size."

Wen Lanyue smiled at Pavilion Master Mo and thought, "In the 21st century, you have already understood the law that is widely publicized. You are really amazing."

Mo Jiang continued, "Yes, on the 29th day, the pond was half full of lotus flowers, but on the 30th day, the pond was full of lotus flowers. OP, many things cannot be rushed, everything has its own rules."

Afterwards, Wen Lanyue and Mo Jiang were talking and laughing. Near noon, a woman in plain clothes came in with a maid and four servants, carrying two boxes.

She walked up to the counter and knocked on it.

Wen Lanyue raised her head and felt that the man looked familiar.

The woman said to the waiter, "I want that lady to help me with this."

The waiter went over to greet Wen Lanyue. Wen Lanyue came over and said, "Miss, is there anything you need advice on?"

The woman said, "Have you forgotten me?" Then she smoothed the hair around her ears with her hands, revealing her green earrings.

Wen Lanyue said hurriedly: "I remember now, you are Miss Lin. I'm sorry for not seeing you clearly. Miss Lin, what do you need? Do you want to save money?"

Miss Lin said, "I heard that Manager Lin and you are both in this bank, so I brought my cash over and deposited it with you."

Wen Lanyue: "How long do you plan to save it, Miss Lin?"

Ms. Lin said: "I don't plan to use it this year, so I'll just save it for a year."

Wen Lanyue said: "The deposit period and interest rate are all on this deposit interest table. Take a look. If there are no problems, I will handle the deposit procedures for you right away."

Miss Lin said, "Okay, two thousand taels, deposit for one year."

After Wen Lanyue had completed the process, she handed the deposit slip to Miss Lin and said, "Miss Lin, this is the deposit slip. You can bring it with you when you come back to withdraw money next time."

Miss Lin nodded and said, "Thank you." Then she turned around and prepared to leave.

Wen Lanyue stopped her and said, "Ms. Lin, please wait a moment. We are having an event now. There will be gifts for first deposits. In the future, deposits will be based on a points system. One point will be earned for every tael you deposit. If you deposit 2,000 taels, you will have 2,000 points. You can redeem the points for gifts later. The gifts for your first deposit are here. You can choose your own."

Miss Lin took a look and said, "I believe you, so please recommend one to me."

Wen Lanyue said: "Personally, I think wall clocks are good." Then she added: "Wall clocks are used to tell time. The one hanging on our wall is a big one, and the one you exchanged is a small one."

Miss Lin took the clock and looked at it. She said, "Is this a new thing? Why haven't I seen it before?"

Wen Lanyue said: "Yes, it's newly developed by my friend." Then he pointed at Mo Jiang.

Mo Jiang smiled and nodded to Miss Lin.

Miss Lin said, "Well, I will hang up the clock, thank you."

Wen Lanyue said, "You're welcome."

Miss Lin then asked: "Can you tell me your last name?"

Wen Lanyue said: "Your surname is Wen."

Miss Lin said, "Okay, thank you very much, Miss Wen, goodbye."

After Miss Lin left, a quarrel broke out in front of the counter.

"The Miss Lin just now saved two thousand taels and also got a wall clock."

"I feel like even two thousand taels won't be enough to buy that wall clock."

"Yes, there is no wall clock on the market."

"Look! The wall clock given to you is a miniature version of the wall clock. It is used for timekeeping and should be much more accurate than the hourglass we use now."

"How much interest can Miss Lin earn from depositing 2000 taels for a year?"

"According to the interest rate table, it should be around eighty taels."

"No way, that much? For farmers like us, eighty taels of silver can last for two or three years."

"I calculated last year that our family spent a total of 35 taels last year. Even a wealthy family would have enough to live on the interest."

"Or I can save the five taels as well. I can save five taels a year."

"I only have three taels, so I'll save three taels."

"I wonder if there are any gifts for three or five taels?"

"Didn't you hear? Miss Wen just said that there will be gifts for first-time deposits."

"So which gift do you think is better? The bellows or the wall clock?"

"I think wall clocks are good, novel, and can help me keep track of time better."

"I think bellows are good and practical. They can save me a lot of trouble and effort when I make fire and cook every day."

"I think both are good, it depends on what you need."

"I save three taels of my five taels of silver and let my wife save two taels. Does that mean I can get two gifts?"

"No, didn't you see? There is a note at the bottom of the interest rate table. Each household can only receive one gift. If you are found, the price of the gift will be deducted from the deposit."

"Of course not. The bank has limited gifts."

"Then I'll save the five taels and buy a bellows, which will make it easier to make fire and cook."

"Hurry up, I'll save my three taels so I don't miss out on gifts."

……

Everyone started to push each other...

"Ding, ding, ding..." The wall clock rang, and Lin Yuanzhi said, "Dear customers, we are off work. The morning business is suspended. If you want to deposit money, please come back in the afternoon."

"No way, the bank closes at noon?"

"Are there any business people who get off work at noon?"

"Did the bank close yesterday?"

"Yesterday, the bank also closed for lunch."

"Oh, then I can only save it in the afternoon."

"I'm afraid there won't be any free gifts this afternoon."

"Then let's go home and have a bite to eat before queuing up again."

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