Bai Shan carefully counted for Chen Bo where Bai Erlang's money went, for example, "When he was in Yizhou City, he didn't spend a lot of money, and a lot of the money he saved at that time was lost. Later, when he went to the capital, it was even more
Come on, have you seen the pony we rode back yesterday? We bought it at a high price at the racecourse in the capital, as well as our clothes and accessories, all of which cost a lot."
Chen Bo was stunned, "Didn't I say that you were admitted to the Imperial College, and my uncle was very happy, so he said he would have enough pocket money?"
Not to mention Bai Shan, even Bai Erlang looked speechless.
At this moment, Bai Shan no longer felt guilty, and said confidently: "Cousin Chen, don't look at how far the capital is from Qili Village. When my cousin gives money to the capital, he only gives it once every three months. You can calculate it right."
Yes, he said that the pocket money is enough, but there are only so many gifts, so don’t you have to manage enough flowers within that range?"
Chen Bo:……
This was so similar to his grandfather that Chen Bo looked at Bai Erlang with sympathy and expressed his understanding.
"In addition to these expenses, we also need to treat guests to dinner," Bai Shan sighed: "In the capital, we are boys from the countryside. If we want to socialize with others, do we have to treat guests to dinner?"
Chen Bo nodded, yes, it was the same when he went to Mianzhou, especially when he wanted to ask for help.
"So we all spend our money a little fast. After all, Erlang is more frugal than me. Look at me, the three of us share Zhuangzi's income, right? My grandmother also gave me a lot of money, so I bought
I borrowed Ma's money from him, and I haven't paid it back yet..." Bai Shan looked embarrassed, "So Cousin Chen, he really wants to lend you the full amount of money, but he can't come up with it...
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Bai Shan pushed Bai Erlang, "Tell me, did you brag the night before yesterday?"
Bai Erlang: "...Yes."
Chen Bo looked at Bai Erlang speechlessly.
Bai Shan coughed lightly and said: "He has always been confused. He doesn't really know how much money he has. He only knows that Zhuangzi's income is a lot every year, and his cousin also gives him a lot of money. But he separated from his cousin Chen at noon yesterday.
From now on, we will count the remaining money ourselves, and, ahem, there isn’t much left.”
He glanced at Bai Erlang and said, "But he was too embarrassed to say it, so..."
Chen Bo patted Bai Erlang on the shoulder with a sad look on his face and said: "Erlang, you don't have the money to tell me directly. We are cousins. Can I still blame you?"
Bai Shan said quickly: "Aren't you afraid of embarrassing yourself in front of cousin Chen? After all, it's rare for you to ask him for help."
Bai Erlang nodded hesitantly.
Bai Shan noticed it, glared at him secretly, and continued to pull Chen Bo with a sincere expression: "But we have done the math, he still has two hundred and forty-three taels of silver left, and we plan to buy something during the Chinese New Year to honor Mr.
, this may cost some money. After returning to the capital, I will also entertain my classmates and friends. The initial cost may be a bit higher, but leaving forty taels is almost enough. After all, my cousin gave me some pocket money.
It’s really not enough to think of a solution when the time comes, so I can lend the remaining two hundred and three taels to Cousin Chen. Cousin Chen, you won’t dislike it, right?”
There are still some parts that are neat and tidy, and Chen Bo certainly won’t dislike them.
Although it was very different from what he expected, he still reached out and patted Bai Erlang on the shoulder to express his understanding and said that he would just borrow two hundred taels.
Bai Shan and Bai Erlang breathed a sigh of relief, and then the three cousins sat together and chatted in a friendly manner.
Bai Shan said to him calmly: "Cousin Chen, I see that many people outside rent shops at the beginning of their business, so that the money can be turned around faster. Then they can change shops after making money. As long as the sign is not
It will change, the reputation will be good, and customers will not be lost.”
Bai Erlang nodded repeatedly and asked probingly: "So, cousin, have you ever thought about renting a shop?"
Chen Bo frowned and started thinking.
Bai Shan stopped and pulled Bai Erlang up and said: "Cousin Chen, we don't understand this business thing. Since you have made up your mind, you might as well ask the steward at home when you have time, or ask the church to
Uncles can do it too, they have a lot of experience and know a lot of people, so they might be able to give you some help."
Bai Erlang nodded and said: "Cousin, I will point out the two hundred taels later and give them to you when you leave?"
Chen Bo immediately came to his senses, put his arm around his shoulders and said, "No, just give it to me now. By the way, does your eldest cousin know that you are short of money?"
Bai Erlang glanced at Bai Shan from the corner of his eye, nodded and said: "I know."
"Then can you and your eldest cousin lend me some money?"
Bai Erlang didn't even need to look at Bai Shan at this moment, he just shook his head, "I don't dare to ask my brother to borrow it. He scolded me when he knew that I was bragging to you about borrowing 800 taels from you, and he doesn't have much.
Regarding money, although his expenses are smaller than mine, he only has the pocket money my father gave him, so he can’t save much money.”
Chen Bo sighed, "I didn't expect my cousin to be poorer than you. It's not fair for my uncle to do this. Why did he give you Zhuangzi but not his cousin Zhuangzi?"
Bai Erlang:......
Bai Shan looked at Chen Bo with an idiot look on his face.
Chen Bo realized that he had said something stupid, and immediately patted Bai Erlang on the shoulder to smooth things over and said cheerfully: "Erlang, don't mind. My cousin is so dumb that he doesn't even know what he said."
Bai Erlang exhaled and shook his head: "It's okay."
He said: "Then I'll go back and get some money for you. You wait for me here."
He and Bai Shan walked back to their yard. When there were no servants around, Bai Erlang exhaled, touched his chest and said, "It's strange, I don't feel guilty at all for lying to him."
Bai Shan couldn't help but pat him on the head, "Why are you feeling guilty? Go count the money quickly."
Bai Shan and Man Bao liked counting money, especially counting other people's money, so they both ran to his room to help him count the money.
One ingot is ten taels of silver, so a total of twenty ingots must be counted.
Because the number was reduced from eighty to twenty, Bai Erlang didn't feel too distressed and counted it quite happily. After counting, he put it on a piece of cloth, wrapped it up and sent it to him.
Then Bai Erlang stretched out his hand to Bai Shan, "Where is the money you owe me?"
Bai Shan patted his palm and said, "Why are you so anxious? I'll return it to you when he leaves. Otherwise, there are so many servants in the family. If the news reaches his son, it won't be my business no matter how bad your relationship is."
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"Okay, I'll pay it back after he leaves." Bai Erlang stared at the twenty ingots of silver and asked, "Do you think these twenty ingots will be wasted?"
"No," Bai Shan said with a smile: "Eighty ingots is possible. After all, the number is not small. Even your aunt can get twenty ingots. Even if he loses everything in the future, your maternal grandfather's family will also take care of him."
After paying this sum, you can't watch your grandson cheating on your grandson, right?"