When Gong Jian handed the banknote to the waiter, he also took out a piece of broken silver and handed it to the waiter: "Okay, I'll give you these first, and I'll make up for the rest later."
Reaching out to take the banknotes and money, the waiter was very happy now. He said that the two brothers in front of him were big customers. Look, how generous this little brother was. He just said a deposit, and he just bought the house directly.
The fees were paid directly, and I became even more wealthy. At the same time, I also gave myself so much reward. The waiter responded loudly: "Sir, you can rest assured. If you need anything, just come to me. I will go and prepare it for you right away."
Get hot water."
The waiter felt happy after receiving the reward, and his attitude became more respectful. At this time, he quickly turned around and went to fetch hot water for the two brothers.
After the waiter left the courtyard, Gong Yu finally woke up from his sluggish state. His first reaction was to rush to Gong Jian: "Brother, let's not live here. It's too expensive here."
When he was in a daze just now, he didn't even see that Gong Jian had paid the rent, so he told his eldest brother to leave here. This yard is the best, but the rent is too expensive.
Gong Jian, however, didn't care. He waved his hand and patted Gong Yu's shoulder, and then said: "This yard is expensive for a reason. We didn't spend money in vain. With such a yard, we want to come here these days.
Resting is not a problem, and no one will easily come to disturb you.”
Hearing what his eldest brother said, Gong Yu could only nod in agreement. Indeed, living in this courtyard, even if there are people renting other courtyards in the backyard, the distance between the courtyards is also very far, and they are in the provincial capital.
I don't know anyone, so I think I can really be quiet these days without being disturbed by others.
Thinking of this, Gong Yu gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay, everything is for the imperial examination, big brother. Just be more expensive."
Seeing his second brother's extremely distressed look, Gong Jian had to smile and said again: "Second brother, with our current family situation, living in a yard worth eighty taels a month is not a big deal.
I can totally afford it. Don’t be so gloomy, it’s more serious to enjoy it.”
Gong Yu stared at his eldest brother's smiling face with some resentment. He didn't understand. This was eighty taels. This much money was beyond what he could have imagined two years ago, but now his eldest brother can easily
He said that he could afford the eighty taels and let himself enjoy life as much as possible.
Although he knew that his eldest brother was very capable of making money, Gong Yu, who was used to poverty, even though his family had moved to the county and their living standard was much better than before, he also noticed that his family's consumption
Getting money is much faster than before.
For more than half a year, Gong Yu watched his family's life in the county and lamented the poor situation of his family before. At the same time, he was also worried about his eldest brother. In addition to the small shop at the door, their family can now make some income.
, it seems there is no other income.
Especially for him, he still has to study in a private school in the county. Not to mention the annual tuition, he usually buys books, pens, inks, paper and inkstones. These money are a lot of expenses. The eldest brother has always been generous and will give him some pocket money from time to time.
Money, so although Gong Yu is not as fussy about how much money he spends now as before, he still cannot help but change his habit of being careful with money.
For more than half a year, he had watched his family keep spending money, and he felt anxious. His eldest brother had been busy with scientific examinations and was studying behind closed doors at home. He didn't even know how much money his family still had.
After seeing what he had said, Gong Yu's expression did not soften much. Only then did Gong Jian realize that his brother might not be aware of the family's financial situation.
He was also negligent in this regard. He provided enough money for the family, but his parents would not take the initiative to explain to his younger siblings how much money was saved at home. The younger sister usually does not go out, but occasionally goes shopping to sell some embroidery.
I can earn pocket money, plus what I give, so of course I have never had to worry about anything. But my younger brother is studying in a private school after all, and when interacting with outsiders, he will naturally be a little worried about the family's finances.
In the past few months, Gong Jian himself had been concentrating on scientific examinations and reading, and he had really ignored this. So he invited Gong Yu to sit next to him, and then said in a low voice: "Second brother, what are you talking about?
What does the family mainly rely on for their income now?"
Just now, Gong Yu had been thinking about the issue of family income and expenditure, and of course he had carefully thought about their family's income. Upon hearing his eldest brother's question, he immediately said: "Our family now relies on the income from the shop on the facade.
Income?”
As soon as he heard Gong Yu's answer, Gong Jian knew why he was struggling. He laughed softly and then said: "Although the shop has some income, it can only cover some daily expenses at home. But at home,
The bulk of the income is not there."
Seeing what his eldest brother said, Gong Yu also reacted. He raised his head and looked at Gong Jian with burning eyes, and then said: "Then the money spent at home now was all earned by the eldest brother before?"
What Gong Yu means is that Gong Jian did business with Tian Ji a few years ago and sold a lot of recipes and other things, so he earned a lot of money. Now that they have moved to the county for more than half a year, they probably spent
It's all the money Gong Jian earned before.
Regarding his brother's speculation, Gong Jian gently shook his head, then nodded again, and then said: "What you said is right, but also wrong."
At this moment, Gong Yu felt a little strange. Why did his eldest brother speak so strangely? What was right was right, and what was wrong was wrong. How could he say that his words were both right and wrong? He asked his eldest brother with doubtful eyes.
Gong Jian didn't intend to let him worry anymore, so he explained directly: "That's right, you also knew before that I had some business dealings with Tian Ji. At the beginning of this year, I didn't take you to do it with Tian Ji.
Got the hotpot business?"
Hearing his reminder, Gong Yu finally remembered. Last winter, indeed, his eldest brother took him and Gong Yue to the town to discuss hot pot matters with shopkeeper Tian. At that time, Tian Ji seemed to have sent a
The chief steward specializes in discussing matters with the eldest brother.
Later, he did not ask his eldest brother about the specific situation. It seemed that his eldest brother still had a lot of income from the hot pot business.
Sure enough, just as he had guessed, Gong Jian had already opened his mouth to explain to his brother. (To be continued)