eurekapd Chapter 998 Borrowing Money for Purchases
Chapter 998 Borrowing Money for Purchases
As usual, the waiter waited until everyone had finished admiring the duck before taking a knife and cutting open its belly completely.
Immediately, the steaming hot eight-treasure filling gushed out, mixing with the tender, fall-off-the-bone duck meat.
The aroma made everyone at the table swallow hard.
Almost the instant the waiter left, another meat-grabbing frenzy erupted on the table.
If Qian Chengzhi was initially a little embarrassed to grab the food, he had become more open about it by now.
The duck was quickly snatched up.
The group looked at the empty plates on the table, picking their teeth and rubbing their stomachs.
I haven't had such a satisfying meal in a long time.
Everyone was so full they could barely move.
After resting on the chair for a while, Bai Song tugged at the bell.
Soon, the waiter ran up again.
Bai Song pointed to the plates on the table and ordered several more portions of the dishes he thought were delicious.
These were naturally meant to be taken back to the brothers who were guarding the house.
Lu Qingqing and Qian Chengzhi also ordered some.
Finally, tell the waiter the name of the inn and ask him to prepare it and send it directly over.
The waiter took out his pen and scribbled down notes.
As I went downstairs, I secretly admired my own cleverness, having already told the shopkeeper that these people would definitely need to be reordered.
As expected, things went exactly as he predicted.
It shouldn't be long before the hunters bring over the chickens, ducks, and geese.
After leaving the inn, Lu Qingqing parted ways with Bai Song and Qian Chengzhi.
The two of them were going to continue shopping with their group.
Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang, on the other hand, planned to return to the inn.
On the way back, we kept encountering people buying things.
These people were mostly from the team, and they greeted each other when they saw each other.
The shopkeepers who witnessed this scene were once again filled with admiration.
For several years now, Rongyang Town hasn't seen so many wealthy guests.
This time, everyone made a fortune.
The merchants in town were happier than if it were New Year's Day.
Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang returned to the inn feeling refreshed and began packing their things in the backyard.
If all these things were left in the train carriage, it wouldn't have enough room.
The two rummaged through the carriage for a while, picking out whatever they could use on the way.
The selection principle is to keep a few of the commonly used ones in the car.
As for items that are not frequently used, they are all stored in the space.
To avoid attracting attention, a locked box was placed at the very back of the carriage.
As the two were busy working, Mai Sui came over.
"Sister Qingqing, I...I have something to tell you."
Lu Qingqing poked her head out of the carriage, saw it was her, and got out of the carriage.
"What's wrong, Maisui? Just say it."
The wheat ears bowed their heads slightly, their fingers clenched tightly, and their voices were very low.
"May I borrow five taels of silver from you?"
Don't worry, once things settle down, Mom and I will immediately find a place to work and earn money.
I'll pay you back as soon as I have the money!
Lu Qingqing realized what she meant when she heard her say that.
Thinking of the families who had lost their luggage, she nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I'll pack my things and deliver them to your room later."
Seeing that she had agreed, Mai Sui looked up and carefully confirmed with her again.
Seeing that she had actually agreed, he thanked her profusely.
He thanked her several times before running inside.
She had to tell her mother that she had borrowed money from Sister Qingqing.
Once she gets the money, she and her mother will need to buy some food.
Actually, when she first arrived in Rongyang Town and heard that grain prices were so low, she wanted to borrow money to buy some things.
If you don't buy it now, the price won't be the same once it's sold.
However, my mother was reluctant to borrow money from others, feeling that she owed them favors.
Seeing so many people in the queue returning with their purchases, Mai Sui felt increasingly uneasy.
You can't listen to her mother about this, that's why that whole thing happened.
In the backyard, Lu Qingqing saw Mai Sui leave and had an idea in mind.
"Are you planning to lend money to the family who lost their luggage?"
Qin Lang's voice rang out.
Lu Qingqing looked up at him and saw that he already had a certain expression on his face, so she couldn't help but secretly complain.
Since Qin Lang recovered, his intelligence has become terrifying; he's like a tapeworm in her stomach.
He knows exactly what she's thinking!
Qin Lang put down the bundle in his hand and sat on the carriage shaft.
"Lending them some money to buy cars and food is not a bad thing."
However, we'd better discuss this with Bai Song and the others.
What is the procedure for borrowing it?
Even if we have to pay a little more, it's fine, but we need to communicate beforehand to avoid conflicts later.
Lu Qingqing nodded in agreement.
Now that we're all fleeing famine together, we really need to discuss this with them beforehand.
The two chatted in hushed tones as they continued packing.
As evening fell, everyone in the group returned to the inn.
Lu Qingqing called over the families who owned carriages and told them about the matter.
Old Zhuang knew Lu Qingqing's personality; if she said something like that, she definitely wanted to borrow it.
Thinking of Mai Sui and her son, and then of the women in the East Courtyard, he took the initiative to speak.
"Now that we're all traveling together, they can't pick up the pace, and neither can we."
Everyone knows the current situation.
Who knows when the barbarians might attack?
We should head back south as soon as possible!
Moreover, to be frank...
Those people in the group who lost their luggage had all been through piles of dead bodies with us.
I believe that no one would want to abandon them.
Of course, these are just my opinions.
Ultimately, it's up to you to decide.
I can lend out thirty taels!
After Old Zhuang finished speaking, Sun Yue quietly interjected.
"I can also lend out thirty taels!"
When Bai Song saw that she, a woman, was lending money out, he slapped his thigh in amazement.
"It's just a little money. I've already paid the city entrance fee, so what's a little more? I'll pay thirty taels!"
Qian Chengzhi looked around and said, "I'll offer fifteen taels!"
After everyone had reported their numbers, Manager Wu hesitated for a long time before speaking:
"Well, my family bought grain before, and we didn't have much money left."
I'll offer five taels, is that alright?
Old Zhuang patted him on the shoulder and spoke up to defuse the situation.
“Brother Wu, there’s no question of whether it’s possible or not, it’s just a token of my appreciation.”
Manager Wu nodded gratefully.
Lu Qingqing silently calculated the amount of money and then said:
"I asked Xiao Er this afternoon, and he said there is a livestock market in this town."
I plan to provide a total of six mule carts for families who have lost their luggage.
These mule carts were mainly used for transporting grain and luggage.
Previously, our team's progress was slow because pushing the wheelbarrow was too strenuous, and we couldn't increase our speed.
Now that we've come across Rongyang Town, where prices are relatively low, we might as well provide them with all the necessary items.
The group can travel faster later on.
"I'll make up the difference if there's any shortfall."
Bai Song, upon hearing about the livestock market, exclaimed excitedly:
"You mean, there's a livestock market in this small town?"
Are there horses inside? How many are there?
I've wanted to buy a few more horses for a long time, but I haven't had the chance.
If there are horses inside, don't try to take them from me; I'm going to buy a lot!