Bai Banxia was not completely out of money, but she planned to pay back all the money borrowed by the villagers before the year.
There is a saying at this time that the debt does not last until the end of the year. Although everyone said that she should pay it back slowly, she still wanted to pay it back to everyone quickly.
It is a favor for someone to help you, but if you are ignorant and delay in repaying it, who has no place to use money? Especially during the Chinese New Year, money is needed the most.
Nowadays, although there is not much silver in these five months, I can still buy some small gifts.
"Let's go look at the fabric." Bai Banxia remembered a particularly beautiful piece of fabric, but that color was not available in the town.
The two went to the cloth shop to bargain and bought only two pieces of material, one for the old lady and the other for the old man.
Originally, Bai Banxia wanted to buy it for her mother, but she didn't buy it for her aunt and sister-in-law, and her mother would certainly not do it.
Since our finances are limited, let's take care of the two old people first. They were both greatly stimulated by the Baishui incident. They hope to add some joy to the New Year and make their moods better.
"What don't you buy yourself?" Qi Zhen glanced at her sleeves, and the edges were a little frayed.
Bai Banxia looked at her clothes and said, "No, let's buy some cloth to make new clothes when we get the money next time."
"Then it's the New Year. Didn't you say you want to wear new clothes during the New Year?" Qi Zhen asked her.
"Although we don't have new clothes, we bought a field and a house. Isn't it more valuable than new clothes? Thinking about it makes me happier than wearing new clothes." Bai Banxia replied with a smile.
Qi Zhen silently made a note in his mind. It turns out that she prefers farmland and real estate, and he must buy more for her in the future.
He took out three taels of silver from his arms and handed it to Bai Banxia, "This is for you."
"I give you two taels of silver, can you turn it into three taels for me? Is that okay?" Bai Banxia asked curiously.
"I helped the prefect with some errands, and was awarded five taels of silver. I spent some on booking a bed, and this is what's left." Qi Zhen explained.
"Then if you don't keep any for yourself, why would you give it all to me?" Bai Banxia suddenly felt ashamed. Look, everyone gives her whatever money they earn, but she still wants to steal their daughter-in-law. Isn't it too shameless?
Have a conscience?
Qi Zhen took out some copper coins and said with a smile: "I still have it, it's enough."
Bai Banxia thought for a while and took only two broken pieces of silver, leaving the smallest one with less than one tael still in his hand.
"Keep the youngest one in case you need it urgently."
Qi Zhen nodded and put it away.
The two of them were making money for a while, and suddenly they heard another cheer from the front, followed by the thunderous sound of drums, which was very lively.
"What are you doing in front?" Bai Banxia asked curiously.
"Every few days, there is a Cuju competition over there." Qi Zhen explained, "It's just a kickball competition. Do you want to go and watch it?"
Oh, it turned out to be an ancient football match. Bai Banxia got interested and muttered that it shouldn't be any worse than the modern men's football match.
As the two approached, they saw a Cuju field that had been opened up. There was a team on both sides, one team wearing red clothes and the other team wearing blue clothes.
The players of the two teams are not all tall and strong, but they all look very strong, and judging by their aura, they are all trained players.
Bai Banxia became even more interested. In ancient times, there was Qing Kung and internal strength. Couldn't this be Kung Fu Football?
The drums on both sides were beating loudly, as if they were afraid of losing momentum to the other side.
The referee waved the flag to signal both sides to enter, and then the onlookers on both sides shouted.
"Liu Ye Liu Ye Liu Ye!"
"Oufeng Oufeng Oufeng!"
Bai Banxia's eyes widened, "Are they calling the stars of the two teams?"
"Probably." Qi Zhen frowned slightly, as if he didn't like such a noisy place.
Bai Banxia stared at the crowd and thought, if she sells throat lozenges in a place like this, the business will be very good. She didn't expect that there were fan circles in ancient times.
"Which one is Liu Ye and which one is Ou Feng?" Bai Banxia asked.
Qi Zhen never noticed it. He just passed by and took a look before leaving.
Fortunately, there was an uncle next to him who said excitedly: "The one in blue clothes and the leader entering the field is Liu Ye, and their team is called the Tigers. The one in red clothes and the leader is Ou Feng, and their team is called the Lions."
The reputation of tiger versus lion is quite vulgar.
The uncle continued: "Are you from outside the country? You don't know Liu Ye. He has led the team to win the championship for three consecutive years and won the King of Cuju for three years."
He said it with an adoring look on his face, obviously he was a fan of Liu Ye.
"Liu Ye is fast and has ruthless kicks. As long as he plays, the surrounding area will be full of people. You see, after he finishes playing, there will definitely be a lot of big girls throwing handkerchiefs and flowers. He is the most popular in Xiguan City.
A man."
Bai Banxia was dumbfounded when she heard this. After all, it was different in big cities. They were afraid of being criticized if they borrowed a veil from someone in a small village, but women in big cities just threw veils and flowers to their idols. It was too open-minded.
"If he wins, I will throw him a gift. What if he loses?" She couldn't help but ask.
The uncle glanced at her sideways, as if looking at a fool and said: "You must be outsiders, Liu Ye will not lose."
Even the peak state of modern athletes only lasts a few years. Waves will continue to emerge. How can anyone be undefeated forever?
But she still doesn't want to get into trouble with her fans.
"It's about to start, please watch carefully." After the uncle finished speaking, he followed the crowd and shouted Liu Ye's name.
Bai Banxia's ears buzzed and hurt, and she pulled Qi Zhen to hide away.
But there were crazy audiences everywhere. Qi Zhen laughed and reached out to cover her ears.
At the beginning of the game, the red team got the ball first, but soon Liu Ye stepped in and snatched the ball away.
His whole body was like an arrow leaving the string, leaping several meters away in one swish. Not only was he fast, the ball was also firmly stuck to his feet.
When the red team tried to block it, it was like a master's game, which was particularly exciting.
I saw Liu Ye dodging left and right, and with a final kick, the goal hit the gong with a bang, making the sound of a goal.
"Liu Ye Liu Ye Liu Ye..." The audience shouted his name again.
Bai Banxia frowned and said to Qi Zhen, "This Liu Ye's legs are not right."
