Chapter 3 The First Pot of Gold
On the evening of the next day, Dao Hong brought the good news that he had agreed to the consignment. The Yu siblings handed him over a dozen sets of headgear, three century-old ginseng and three century-old Ganoderma lucidum in their luggage, and prepared another one.
The generous thank you gift was entrusted to Dao Hong and handed over to Song Xi who had not returned for a long time.
With the first pot of gold secured, the Yu siblings also breathed a sigh of relief. Due to the unexplained deaths of Master Chen and others, the recent situation in the county was a bit tense, so the siblings quietly stayed in Song's house to plan their future lives.
However, on the third or fourth day, Dao Hong handed over all the 30,000 taels of silver notes he had earned from selling jewelry and medicinal materials to Yu Yalan. The siblings had a foothold in this other world, and they went out that day to start looking for suitable residences and shops.
At this time, the county town has returned to its former bustle, with people going to the market bustling and shouting one after another.
Because the previous disguises could no longer be used, the Yu siblings had no choice but to make some adjustments to their appearance using the Space Magic Pill, transforming their originally bright and beautiful faces into a dull and ordinary look. Their clothes were no different from ordinary merchants.
Since the last incident, people have become more cautious in their actions. Except for the Song family, no outsider has seen their true appearance.
After following Lin Yashi from Yaxing around most of the county, the siblings finally decided to buy two shops near the market and a two-room house near Song's house, spending three thousand taels of silver at once.
Lin Yashi, who had not received any money for two months, was all smiles. When he learned that the Yu siblings were looking for someone to renovate their house and shop, they enthusiastically recommended several reliable carpenters. The two brothers saw that Lin Yashi had good character and good character.
However, he nodded in agreement.
Time passed quietly in the busy life. After renovating the shops and houses, and purchasing necessary furniture and equipment, the Yu siblings asked Dao Hong about leaving, and gave Song Xi and the Song family a lot of attention.
Pudu sent a lot of fruits, vegetables and commonly used medicines produced in the space to thank them for their care during this period.
After getting along with each other for half a month, Dao Hong has gained a little more understanding and friendship with the Yu siblings, especially the hemostatic powder and detoxification pill they gave him before, which happened to help his master who was attacked in Fucheng not long ago. Dao Hong
I feel even more grateful in my heart.
"If you need any help in the future, please don't be polite! The master is caught up in matters in Fucheng and cannot come back for the time being. He can only ask me to send you a congratulatory gift. Congratulations on your new home and a smooth opening!" The words just finished.
, Dao Hong handed over an exquisite gift box.
Yu Hongxuan accepted the congratulatory gift with a smile, and the two brothers took Dao Hong's hand and said that they would visit Yun Yun more often in the future, and would visit Yun Yun after Song Xi returned home.
Afterwards, the siblings had a lively farewell dinner with Dao Hong and others, and the next day they quietly moved into their new home and officially began to integrate into their new life in another world.
April 16th is auspicious and it is a good time to start business and avoid looking for trouble.
Just after midnight, there was a burst of crackling firecrackers near the county market. People passing by could not help but stop and watch, curiously talking about the two shops that opened on the same day.
Yu Hongxuan was dressed in a green shirt and long robe, standing in front of the shop with high spirits, and said with a loud smile: "Dear fellow villagers, today my Jimin Medical Center and Daoxiangzhai opened on the same day. The medical center will provide free clinics for three days, and the medical fees will be paid.
No, if you have any injuries or pains, you can come here for consultation. Daoxiangzhai next door also has a discount today. Every visitor can receive a piece of Daoxiangzhai cake for free. If you purchase more than three cakes at a time,
Jin, you can also get a box of red dates and red bean cakes for free. The more you buy, the more you get. Everyone is welcome to come and taste it!"
When the onlookers heard that they were getting free pastries, they clapped happily and swarmed to the door of Daoxiangzhai, waiting to taste this unknown delicacy.
In Daoxiangzhai, Yu Yalan directed the two maids to distribute cakes to everyone in an orderly manner, while she was responsible for entertaining the guests who came to buy them.
After tasting the free mung bean cake, many well-off customers moved their fingers and went into the store to buy some pastries to take home and share.
After the cash-strapped people ate such a sweet taste that they had never seen in their lives, they hurried home and brought their families to taste this rare delicacy.
Passed from one to another, Daoxiangzhai suddenly became lively. On this day, everyone in the county, including rich merchants and ordinary people, got to know Daoxiangzhai, which specializes in selling delicious pastries.
It wasn't until the Golden Crow fell in the west and Yu Yalan announced that the store was closing for a break that the people gathered in front of the store gradually dispersed.
Compared with the bustle of Daoxiangzhai, the Jimin Medical Center across the wall was very deserted. No one came to consult for a whole day. Yu Hongxuan, who had been waiting for a long time, was so leisurely that he yawned again and again. Later, when he saw that his sister was too busy, he still
The two medicine boys from the medical center were also sent as helpers.
"Everyone flocks to the free cakes, but no one cares about the free medicine. I'm really speechless."
In the lobby of the medical center, Yu Hongxuan held his chin and muttered. He originally wanted to do some things to benefit the people during the three-day free clinic, which could not only accumulate merits but also show off his talents. Unexpectedly, the people of Xianping County didn't buy it at all.
Even if you don’t come for a consultation, he will still welcome you to take the medicine directly with a prescription!
Next to her, Yu Yalan was sorting out today's accounts while comforting her younger brother, "I guess she is afraid of Xu County Lieutenant's revenge. If it continues to be so deserted, then extend the free clinic hours, and someone will definitely come to seek medical treatment."
After they used the Puppet Pill to control Chief Chen, they took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in the county. They learned that Chief Chen Xi and County Lieutenant Xuchong had been running rampant in Xianping County for more than ten years. The two had divided their territories and ruled them.
One relied on the Zhenbao Pavilion to swindle merchants, oppress the good people, and impose excessive taxes; the other used Xu's Medical Center to control the county's medical resources, and even raised private soldiers to coerce hundreds of households.
The two dog officials have accumulated so much power that even the county magistrates who have served here over the years have to tolerate them. Anyone who dares to challenge their power will only die.
Now that Master Chen, one of the two hegemons of Xianping, has died tragically, his remaining minions have spontaneously taken refuge with Captain Xu. Naturally, the people in the county are even more wary of him. Even if the doctors at Xu's Medical Center are ruthless and the medicine is as valuable as gold,
No one dares to try to go to other medical clinics for treatment.
Yu Hongxuan naturally understood this reason. Today, many people with sick faces were looking around in front of Jimin Medical Center, but they still did not dare to step into the medical center. He took the initiative to ask, but actually scared them away.
"If you don't make decisions for the people as an official, it's better to go home and grow sweet potatoes." Yu Hongxuan thought of the faces of those dog officials and couldn't help but complain in disgust.
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. There will always be someone to take care of it." Yu Yalan, who had just finished calculating the accounts, stretched out and responded casually.
Yu Hongxuan glanced at the account book, a little surprised and depressed, "I only made thirty-six taels today?!"
Although there is a big bonus on the first day of opening, if you give away more and sell less, the profit will be lower, but this amount of money is really unexpectedly small.
You must know that they have spent five thousand taels of silver just buying houses and shops, decorating them, arranging furniture, and buying servants. If they earn this amount every day, subsequent plans will not be able to proceed smoothly. How can they do charity?
Short of money!
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[Noun Tips]:
1. [Yaxing]: A commodity buying and selling intermediary approved by the ancient government. It is an intermediary firm that negotiates deals between buyers and sellers in the market, introduces transactions, and collects commissions.
2. [Yaji]: An intermediary who works in a dental shop, also known as Yaren, Yazi, and Yalang.
3. [Chief Secretary]: In ancient times, the assistants under the chief officials of various levels of government offices were in charge of documents. The chief clerk of the county government was mainly responsible for managing documents, food and horses.
4. [County Lieutenant]: The assistant officer of the ancient county magistrate, mainly in charge of public security, patrolling, punishment, etc.
Chapter completed!