As soon as Wu's birthday party was over, Tao Shunqin started making big moves. He and Tao Fengtang went out early and came back late. Lin Jinrong couldn't get any information from them, so he had to ask Tao Fengxiang. Tao Fengxiang caught him unawares.
However, Tao Fengtang just smiled: "Little girl, you are too curious. Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask." He didn't say anything else. When asked about the two people's long-term followers, they were all boring gourds with their mouths sawed off. What?
He couldn't even ask, so he became anxious and shouted to find the master or the young master. Tao Fengxiang was so frightened that he ran away.
But Wu Xiang hit the nail on the head: "You must have followed A Rong's example and earned some pocket money, which makes your hands more convenient, so I have to thank you."
Tao Fengxiang immediately became energetic: "Really?"
"Fake. I guessed it." Wu Xiang smiled like a fox: "Although he refused to say it and was being serious, I can guess it. If you want to travel around and relax, you won't go to famous mountains and rivers?
Coming from a place like this? His situation, haha... you can guess it with your toes."
Tao Fengxiang thought about it carefully, and it was just like that. He hurriedly ran to talk to Lin Jinrong. Seeing Lin Jinrong's face becoming more and more gloomy, almost making her cry, he slapped her hard: "Why are you so angry? I'll give it to you."
I've earned so much money, but I'm still so far behind? You're about to leave. If you have time to get angry, why don't you chat with me in private. I don't know when we will meet next time."
Is it because she bought the saline-alkali land that Lu Mian wants to make money in another way to subsidize the Lu family's third bedroom? Lin Jinrong's mood couldn't get better. He was so depressed that he wanted to scratch the wall, and said feebly: "You tell me, I'll listen."
Tao Fengxiang instinctively felt that the relationship between her and Lu Yan was definitely not as simple as she told him. He wanted to ask several times, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them up again when he saw Lin Jinrong's gloomy look.
But they said that the Tao family and his son were both busy, and there was no one to play with Mr. Lin San. Mr. Lin San was so idle that he was itching, imagining that by making money from buying and selling grain, he would gain more and more status at home and be more and more respected.
, in a good mood, he went to ask how Lin Yizhi's marriage was going: "How is the Fan family girl? Let's just make it a decision and put the hairpin in..."
"That family is not good." Mrs. Tao recounted Fan Wu'er's performance and said seriously: "It's enough to just eat and not vomit. The most important thing is character! If such a person comes in, sooner or later the family tradition will be ruined.
When the time comes, the account will be settled on me again."
The dossier is thin and the character is bad. Although Mr. Lin San found Tao's words of settling accounts unpleasant, he did not forget Aunt Huang's plea in bed before leaving, so he frowned and said: "What should we do then? What else is there?
If you find someone who is suitable for you, just look at it together! Remember, it is best if you have good character, a good family background, and a generous dowry!"
Mrs. Tao couldn't help but feel annoyed, that coward Lin Yizhi still wants to be good at everything? Do you think he can choose everyone? He thought he was a prince, right? Then he sarcastically said: "It's really difficult to want to be good at everything."
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Mr. Lin San said matter-of-factly: "If you can't do it, why don't you ask your sister-in-law? What she did must be right."
Mrs. Tao had already been persuaded by Mr. Wu and was a little attracted to Sun Hongli, so she reluctantly chatted with him: "The Sun family girl has a rich dowry. Although her parents died young, they did not die at birth. She has a good character and upbringing.
Being generous, being two years older makes people..."
Mr. Lin San immediately waved his hand: "No, no! We want what no one wants? If a widow and the eldest daughter don't marry, how can that be any better? People don't know what to say about you when word spreads, and you're not afraid of them either.
Are you gossiping?" Because of this, she was somewhat suspicious of Tao, thinking that she didn't want Lin Yizhi's good intentions.
Even if no one wants to marry Lin Yizhi, it's more than enough! If she didn't give birth to her, she still has to be responsible to the end? Well, no one thinks of her well, and it's her fault if she doesn't. She has good intentions, but she has to be treated like a donkey, Tao's temperament
He came up, flicked his handkerchief, turned away and sneered: "Master, what you said is true. Could it be that I had planned it earlier and deliberately found such a person to match him? Didn't I know the truth after I came and inquired about it?
I'll discuss it with you only if you think the person is really good. He has good character, good family background, generous dowry, and everything is good. Can you get him? It doesn't matter what your status is! If the girl is not unlucky, her age will be delayed by observing filial piety.
Oh, he can't even think about it! Suspicion breeds hidden ghosts, and no matter how carefully you do it, you can't help but make people find faults! No matter how good it is, I can't find it. If you have a way, please do it yourself."
"Even if he is a concubine!" Mr. Lin San knew that it was impossible for everything to be good. He just wanted to be better. After all, it is very important for the eldest son to have the first daughter-in-law. But seeing the origin of Tao's arrogant and mean manner,
Evil fire arose, and he slammed the table, stood up and said loudly: "Don't you, the eldest mother-in-law, try your best to find a good marriage for your concubine? If you do a good job on weekdays, who will doubt you?"
Mrs. Tao didn't even bother to say anything, and just looked at Mr. Lin San and smiled contemptuously. The steward she sent to Pingzhou to let the Lin family buy and sell grain had already set off. If the money was made, the whole family would benefit from it, even if
Old Mrs. Lin should give her a smile when he sees her. Is she afraid of him? He is picky and picky. Do you really think that she is an old woman who takes care of his whole family without any regrets? She takes everything for granted?
Why are we arguing again? Seeing that the momentum was not good, Mother Gong hurriedly left the room and pretended to say: "Mother Song, what's the matter with you? Our wife and the master are discussing the matter."
Only then did Master Lin San remember that he was at his uncle's house. He sat down hurriedly and fanned his sleeves to cool down. He suppressed his anger and lowered his voice and said, "This won't work anyway! I don't agree! Let's see again!"
Why is she in a hurry? Mrs. Tao said lightly: "Okay, let's talk about it when we get back. Let the old lady make the decision." Then he called Mother Gong loudly: "Mother Gong, you go talk to my uncle's wife. There is no need to talk to the Sun family!
Don't worry, our fifth young master wants Princess Shang."
"You..." Master Lin San was so angry that he pointed at Mrs. Tao and said: "Tao Cailing, don't go too far. The old lady has to make the decision in everything. What is your aunt used for? Do you have the support of your mother's family?
No? Okay, be fierce! When you ask me for help! I really don’t need you to worry about this matter!" He tossed his sleeves and left.
Gong's mother hurriedly stepped forward to persuade her, but Mr. Lin San ignored her and just shouted: "Tell the fourth girl and the seventh young master to pack their things and go back to Pingzhou immediately! If you don't leave, you will never come back!"
Mrs. Tao stood up in shock. Mr. Lin San had threatened her in the past, but his eyes had never been as sinister as this time. He had never been so cruel in front of her family. She felt a little regret, but
I can't keep my face down.
Madam, what can people say? This is a big deal. As long as the goal can be achieved, what does it matter if you endure it? Didn't she herself refuse earlier? What's so strange about the master's refusal for a while? If he refuses to pay back once,
The second time I met someone, I had someone try to persuade him, and he might have changed his mind. I bet he had a good tone, but the matter was completely screwed up. Mother Gong sighed, and had no choice but to shamelessly go to find Wu to change things.
I originally thought that compared with the Fan and Sun families, the Sun family girl was really good, and indeed not the kind of uneducated. She was suitable for everything and could only give a few words of advice. How could I have imagined that it would end up like this? Wu's
I also felt very boring. I sighed and had to go to Mr. Lin San again. He said all the good things and emphasized that Mrs. Tao had no bad intentions. He blamed herself for her talking too much, which caused the discord between the couple. If the couple got into trouble because of this,
Even if she died, she would not have the shame to go see the old man and his wife of the Tao family underground. She also promised to persuade Mr. Tao and try to find a better marriage for Lin Yizhi. At least she persuaded Mr. Lin San to wait until Tao Shunqin came back.
Tao Shunqin came back in the evening and took Mr. Lin San to drink for half the night. He complained that Mr. Tao couldn't speak, apologized to Mr. Lin San, and tried his best to invite him to play for two more days. Only then did Mr. Lin feel that his face was back, although he no longer
Although he was about to leave immediately, he was secretly disgusted with Tao more and more, and he was focused on finding an opportunity to destroy Tao's prestige.
When Mrs. Tao saw that Mr. Lin San no longer wanted to leave, she thought she had been persuaded, so she felt relieved and waited peacefully for Lin Shiquan to come back and to see how the Xiangyao matter went.
When Lin Jinrong heard the news that her parents were at odds again, she felt bitter in her heart. She secretly thought that she was still too naive, but she was quite helpless. Things had indeed changed quietly due to her intervention, but the people around her had also changed.
Changes occurred quietly at the same time. Just like Tao's temper, they were not under her control. She could only prevent them, and most of the time she couldn't prevent them. There was always a hand in the dark, and when she thought everything was going well, it was caught off guard and cruel.
Give her a hard blow.
It's really difficult, very difficult... Lin Jinrong stood silently in front of the window with her arms folded for a long time, and then she smiled gently. In any case, the current situation of her and her relatives is much better than before, isn't it? She
You have to fight it to the end.
A few days later, as Tao Shunqin expected, the Lin family was silent. The Wu and Lu families directly sent Wu Xiang's eldest brother, and the second master of the Lu family rushed to Pingzhou in person, met with Tao Shunqin and reached an agreement.
They tried their best to make money each. At this time, Tao Shunqin had already taken the lead and took away the first batch of goods resolutely.
Then Lin Shiquan also rushed back, but in seven or eight days, he had lost a lot of weight. He was accompanied by Tie Huai's two sons and a dozen strong farmers. He didn't bother to eat or drink.
First, he went to see Mr. Tao and presented the money and Lin Jinyin's letter with both hands: "I have been helping Manager Tie earlier. His face is too familiar, and it is inconvenient to show up in many places. I am afraid that the news will be lost, so I delayed it for some time.
I could have arrived earlier, but I didn't dare to be careless with so many things, and I didn't dare to rush at night. I had to choose a time when there were many people, and I had to cover up..." He also said that before arriving, the eldest and second masters of the Lin family had already come forward to collect the goods.
grain.
The job was done very well. Mr. Tao was extremely satisfied and praised on the spot: "Ah Quan, my dear boy, go and eat quickly. From now on, you can stay here with my brother and learn your skills! Don't let me down."
Lin Shiquan was surprised and happy. He raised his eyes and looked at Lin Jinrong. Lin Jinrong nodded lightly and smiled. He did not disappoint her.
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The worst thing about the festival is that the fireworks and firecrackers are so noisy...it makes me upset. There will still be an update today, but I'm sorry, but I still can't set a specific time...but I will try my best to update it as early as possible.
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