I trade in both worlds

Chen Da sighed, feeling deeply moved: "Don't despise me, don't despise me... We are already very grateful that you can think of us. These clothes are warmer than anything else."

Xu Zhun comforted him, "Uncle Chen, don't be polite. These are just old clothes. They are not worth much."

The villagers expressed their gratitude, knowing that although these clothes were old, they were thicker and warmer than what they were wearing.

Xu Qiwei looked at the happy faces of the villagers and his heart was filled with joy.

Xu Jin was filled with emotion when he saw this scene. He knew that this clothing donation was not just a simple material help, but also a spiritual exchange and a warm transmission.

He turned to look at the village chief and said with a smile: "Village chief, it's time for us to set off. If we are any later, we will have to sleep in the wilderness."

Upon hearing this, the village chief nodded and shouted to the villagers behind him: "Let's go."

With a loud neigh of horses, the convoy slowly started moving.

Xu Jin, Xu Zhun and Xu Qiwei sat in the car, looking at the Dashi fishing village gradually moving away, their hearts filled with emotion.

Three days later, they finally arrived in Youzhou.

Xu Jin found a spacious inn in the city and settled everyone in. He asked the waiter to prepare a sumptuous meal for the villagers to have a good meal.

The villagers were so moved that their eyes filled with tears, and they all expressed their willingness to work like slaves for the three young masters in return for their kindness.

After dinner, Xu Jin invited the village chief to his room, and the two had a long talk.

"Village chief, you have been waiting for merchants to come and collect the goods. This is too passive. Have you ever thought about taking the dry goods directly to Youzhou to sell?" Xu Jin asked in a gentle tone.

The village chief sighed and said with difficulty: "Sir, we would like to do it, but we don't have the means, and we are afraid that the journey is too long and the cost is too high."

Xu Jin pondered for a moment, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "Village Chief, I have a suggestion. Tomorrow we will rest in Youzhou for a day, and I will try to help you contact some dry goods merchants to see if we can establish a long-term cooperative relationship."

"Of course, in this case, you may need to transport the dry goods to Youzhou by yourself, but the price will definitely be higher than if the merchants come to pick up the goods at your door."

Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in the village chief's eyes. If he could really find a fixed cooperative merchant, and the selling price could be higher than before, it would not be impossible to do it.

After thinking it through, the village chief nodded and said, "Sir, as long as it can give us a stable income, it is worth hiring a few mule carts and walking for three or four days. However, all this depends on you."

Xu Jin smiled and said, "I'll try my best. I'll go out and ask tomorrow."

The only person who can be found in Youzhou is Xu Qingyuan. He has studied in the provincial school for many years, and his father-in-law is a Jinshi graduate and is now a teacher in the provincial school. He should have some connections.

If Xu Qingyuan can't solve the problem, then go back to Guoyue County to find Sister Feng. The Liu family's industry is so large, I don't know if it involves dried seafood.

Xu Jin didn't know yet that Xu Xu had already parted ways with the Liu family.

Hearing this, the village chief's eyes flashed with hope: "Then it all depends on the young master."

The next morning, the sun shone through the window onto Xu Jin's face. He hurriedly ate breakfast, left Xu Zhun and Xu Qiwei at the inn to look after the goods, and went to the prefectural school alone to look for Xu Qingyuan.

At this time, Xu Qingyuan was studying in the dormitory of the prefectural school. He felt a little strange when he heard that someone was looking for him. When he walked out of the dormitory and saw Xu Jin standing at the door, he was even more surprised.

"Xiao Jin? Didn't you go studying abroad with Weihao and the others? Why are you here?" Xu Qingyuan asked in surprise.

Xu Jin smiled bitterly and told Xu Qingyuan everything about his encounter with Taoist Xuanqing at the Bixia Temple on Mount Tai, how the Taoist suggested that they come back, and how they passed by the fishing village and purchased dried goods.

After listening to this, Xu Qingyuan frowned and fell into deep thought.

"Master Xuanqing..." Xu Qingyuan murmured to himself, his heart filled with awe.

Although he had never seen the real person in person, from Xu Jin's description, he might have thought that the other party was really a great master.

Seeing Xu Qingyuan remained silent, Xu Jin couldn't help but shout, "Brother Qingyuan?"

Xu Qingyuan looked up at him and said slowly: "Xiao Jin, you did the right thing. Since that Xuan Qing Zhenren said so, he must have his reasons. It is better to believe in everything and be more cautious."

Xu Jin felt warm at heart when he heard this. After making the decision to go home, he had been feeling uneasy, worrying that a wrong decision would cause Xu Zhun and Xu Qiwei to lose a rare opportunity to study abroad.

After putting aside his inner worries, Xu Jin wanted to solve the problems in the fishing village as soon as possible and then go home.

"Brother Qingyuan, do you know anyone who can buy dried seafood? I want to help the fishing village find a long-term merchant who buys dried seafood, so that they are no longer controlled by others and can live a stable life." Xu Jin said.

After hearing this, Xu Qingyuan frowned, and after thinking for a moment, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "Xiao Jin, come with me, I will go find my father-in-law, he may have a solution."

Xu Jin followed Xu Qingyuan into the government school, passed through the winding corridors, and came to a quiet study.

In the study, a middle-aged man was writing at his desk. He was wearing a long robe, had a thin face, and his brows revealed a bit of elegance and indifference. This was Xu Qingyuan's father-in-law, Li Moxuan.

He passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi in his twenties. He could have made great achievements in the officialdom, but because he was tired of the intrigues in the officialdom, he resolutely chose to return to Youzhou Prefecture School, teach and educate people, and live a life indifferent to fame and fortune.

"Father-in-law, this is my cousin Xu Jin. He has something to ask for." Xu Qingyuan said respectfully.

Li Moxuan raised his head and looked at Xu Jin gently: "Oh? What's the matter?"

Xu Jin explained the situation of Hailan Village and his plans one by one.

After hearing this, Li Moxuan was silent for a moment, then said, "I have a good friend who is the eldest master of the Lin Mansion in Youzhou. Someone in his family is an official in the court, and his family tradition is upright. Maybe he can help you."

Hearing this, Xu Jin smiled happily and narrowed his eyes: "Thank you, sir."

Li Moxuan called his personal servant and instructed him, "Take my door sticker and take this young friend to the Lin Mansion in Youzhou. Remember, be polite and sincere in your words."

After Xu Jin said goodbye to Li Moxuan and Xu Qingyuan, he followed the servant to Lin's Mansion.

The Lin Mansion is located in the east of Youzhou City. The mansion is majestic and magnificent.

Xu Jin was led to the lobby and received by the chief steward of the Lin residence. The chief steward was dressed in brocade clothes, with a dignified face, but his eyes revealed a bit of kindness.

"My friend, what can I do for you?" The chief steward's voice was gentle and polite.

Xu Jin explained the situation of the fishing village and his plan one by one, and finally asked: "I wonder if there is any business involving dried seafood in the mansion?"

After hearing this, the chief steward hesitated for a moment and said, "Yes, yes, but I need to discuss this matter with the master, please wait a moment."