Song Sanniang's Journey to Wealth

In fact, before Song Dasao got married, she would order food to be delivered every month. However, how much could a little girl eat at that time? It was the two uncles Gao who used her as a tool. When they wanted to eat, they would instigate Song Dasao.

Gao the blacksmith also knew that in the end all the food would go into the stomachs of himself and his two sons, so he was happy to see it happen.

Not only will he gain a good reputation for loving his daughter, but he can also make his daughter grateful to him as a father. His wife will also be happy, and his children will also get to eat good food. He has achieved multiple goals at one stroke.

Unexpectedly, this matter could actually help him now. Gao Tiejiang felt that his decision at that time was really a brilliant plan.

The crowd watching at the door began to discuss again.

Some people said, "It seems that what Gao Tiejiang said is not wrong. Who would be willing to not get paid for several years and give it to others? Anyway, I don't want to."

Someone else said, "Yes, yes, if he doesn't even pay his son-in-law, his daughter won't be happy about it."

Some people also said, "This Boss Song is an honest man. Everyone knows that he opens the shop the earliest and closes the latest. He is always happy to help us. I trust him. These three people in the Gao family are not simple. It is normal that he was deceived."

As soon as these words came out, they attracted many people's approval. His voice was so loud that Gao Tiejiang and others could hardly hold back their smiles when they heard them.

Boss Song is honest, not stupid. He thought for a while and suddenly remembered that when Sanniang helped him, she asked Gao the blacksmith and others questions that made them speechless. He thought about it and said,

"Excuse me, everyone, which girl, after getting married, will still eat and drink as lavishly as she does at her parents' home?

Would their husbands be willing to do that? Would the head of the household be willing to spend all the wages earned by the head of the household in a month?"

Everyone shook their heads.

"Are you crazy? You marry her to have children and take care of the family. Who would marry a daughter-in-law just to let her eat and drink lavishly?"

"Yes, impossible, impossible."

After hearing what everyone said, Boss Song said:

"Everyone knows that's impossible, and my family won't spend all of my monthly salary on my wife's food and drink.

My father-in-law just said that no one would be willing to work without getting paid every month.

Then I want to ask, if I have received the wages, why should I lie and say that I did not receive them? Wouldn't I be offending my father-in-law's family and possibly losing my job?

Am I crazy?" As soon as he said this, everyone applauded.

"Well said. If there was no other way, who would risk offending their father-in-law and make such a scene?"

"Yes, yes, this is pushing the honest man into a corner."

"Since my wife doesn't eat and drink as much as she does at her parents' home, then it proves that three hundred coins a month is enough for me to spend.

And there was no need for me to lie and risk offending my father-in-law's family, alienating my wife, and losing my job.

Then what my father-in-law said just now is not right. Please make the decision, sir."

Gao the blacksmith glared at Boss Song and sneered,

"If you say I didn't pay, then I didn't pay you? What about the witnesses? Who can prove that I didn't pay you?

Everyone here can prove that I have paid you enough money every month, don't you think so?" He turned his gaze to the other three disciples.

Uncle Gao Da and Uncle Gao Er responded loudly, "Yes, we can all testify."

The other three disciples looked at each other. The eldest disciple lowered his head and said nothing.

The third disciple nodded, "I can testify to that, too."

The youngest Tie Niu shook his head in panic, "I don't know, I didn't see when the master gave the second brother his wages."

Gao the blacksmith looked at his three apprentices with satisfaction, and they dared not say a word.

Hearing the fourth disciple's words, he smiled and said, "You are still young and have only been learning in the store for a short time. You didn't see us paying you before, so it's not your fault."

Tie Niu breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, Gao Tiejiang paid the wages one by one every month in order to avoid being discovered.

So no one knew that part of Second Brother’s monthly wages would be deducted, but even if they knew, they would not dare to testify because Gao Tiejiang was their master.

This time, Boss Song didn't know what to do. There was really no evidence, so he had to try his luck.

"My second brother can testify to this. My second brother's family all knows about this. My mother can also testify to this. And I also kept a record of it."

Originally, he wanted to blame Sister-in-law Song, but who knew whether Sister-in-law Song was helping her parents' family or her own family. This matter was caused by her. If she had received her normal salary every month, this would never have happened.

Uncle Gao sneered again, "You asked your family to testify. If they don't help you, will they help us? And can't you write whatever you want in the account book?"

"Then aren't you helping your father-in-law by testifying? You two have colluded, and I have no way to defend myself."

Uncle Gao was choked and stopped talking.

Gao the blacksmith said confidently, "No matter what, no one has any evidence now. Son-in-law, you find the evidence. I have three apprentices who can serve as witnesses."

Boss Song stood there in silence, looking somewhat dejected. Song Sanniang stepped forward and asked, "Sir, can I ask a few questions for my uncle?"

The inspector nodded.

Song Sanniang came to Gao the blacksmith's three apprentices and asked, "Excuse me, three brothers, how long have you worked in Gao's iron shop and how much are you paid?"

Gao Tiejiang's eldest apprentice, Wen Changhai, was a tall and strong man in his early forties.

The last time Song Lao Er came, he helped with some of Song Lao Da's work so that he and Song Lao Er could have a good meal.

He did not answer, but looked at Gao the blacksmith.

There is no other way. It all depends on your master. Even if the relationship between brothers is usually very good, they still have to let it go in front of the master.

Gao the ironsmith didn't know what Song Sanniang wanted to do. He thought about the difference in wages for several people and felt a little unsure.

The two yamen runners looked at him, and he could only nod to Wen Changhai.

After getting the master's permission, Wen Changhai said in a deep voice, "I have worked for you for nineteen years, and I earn three taels of silver a month."

After hearing this, Boss Song was completely shocked. The eldest brother worked two years longer than him, but his salary was twice as much.

Then Song Sanniang asked the third disciple,

The third disciple's full name is Du Jiawen. He is the only one among the three brothers who shouted that he could testify. He is not a good person and often targets Boss Song.

He said reluctantly, "I don't remember when I came here. It's been so long."

Boss Song said, "Third Junior Brother entered the sect five years later than me."

Song Sanniang asked again, "Does the uncle know his salary?" Song Laoda shook his head.

Song Sanniang asked Du Jiawen again, "How much is your monthly salary?"

Although Du Jiawen didn't want to answer, the two yamen runners stared at him with cold eyes, so he had to honestly reply, "Two taels."

Boss Song was completely stunned, as his junior fellow student's salary was higher than his.

Song Sanniang wanted to ask the fourth apprentice, but Song Lao Da stopped her and said, "Fourth apprentice is still an apprentice and has no wages." Song Sanniang nodded and gave up.