Chapter 275: Borrowing Money
After getting the news from Tian Kuo, Xia Zhi immediately discussed with Li Xia. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info Li Xia thought about it, and suggested that Xia Zhi should go to Fucheng. "I'll go back with you, and I can talk about a lot of things for you when the time comes. The people of the Tian family are all in Fucheng, it is convenient to find anyone, and many things are easier to discuss. ”
Moreover, Tian Kuo also brought a letter to Li Xia, and Li Xia's mother urged Li Xia to go back quickly. Tian Kuo has been helping Li Xia cover up, and he will soon be unable to support the exposure.
Therefore, even if there is no such thing as the summer solstice, Li Xia may have to go back to Fucheng recently.
Xia Zhi felt that what Li Xia said was very reasonable, and she also planned to go to Fucheng to do something.
The two discussed it, and then came to find Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia. When Old Man Xia heard that it was such a big thing, he naturally wouldn't stop the summer solstice. The old man also asked Li Xia to take care of the summer solstice.
"Although sixteen is sensible, after all, the age is here. Li Xia, when the time comes, you should mention her more. ”
Li Xia nodded and agreed: "Don't worry, uncle, I'm sixteen here." ”
Then Old Man Xia told Xia Zhi again, he had never experienced this kind of thing, so he couldn't give Xia Zhi too much advice. He only told Xia Zhi that the business should be done for a long time, so don't just focus on the small profits in front of you, that is, let Xia Zhi not be too calculating when talking to the Tian family, and don't be in a hurry to compete with the Tian family for profit.
Xia Zhi also smiled and agreed. Many of Mr. Xia's opinions are good, but in the business industry, the old man is still too gentlemanly.
Xia Zhi naturally won't be a villain, but the benefits that should be fought for must be fought for.
"One more thing. Xia Zhi said to Old Man Xia again, "When I come back from Fucheng, I plan to harvest some cotton." ”
Old Man Xia didn't understand at first, thinking that Xia Zhi was just buying cotton for making cotton clothes and quilts at home. When he understood that Xia Zhi wanted to do a business like Liu Fatzi harvesting wheat, Old Man Xia groaned.
"I've heard that this cotton harvest is very profitable. But there are risks associated with this business. "Old Man Xia's attitude is very cautious.
"Master, there's no risk in what you do. Xia Solstice didn't care much about this.
"Hmm......" Old Man Xia glanced at Xia Zhi and knew that this little girl was bold and careful, "In addition to the risk, if you want to harvest cotton, you also have to pay for it." ”
It's like harvesting wheat, only a few hundred catties are not worth it at all. If you want to collect it, you have to collect more, and the cost is small.
"The capital was available very quickly. Xia Zhi smiled slightly. She had already planned it in her mind. After signing the deed with the Tian family, she first paid a sum of silver, and then took out a few hundred taels of silver she had stored in the pawnshop, which was almost enough to make up the capital of two thousand taels of silver.
This is not a lot of money, but it is enough for her to start harvesting cotton.
If Old Man Xia had thousands of taels of silver in his hand, he was afraid that he would not do it like Xia Zhi, but would use it to buy a house and buy land. However, Old Man Xia also knew that Xia Zhi was different from him.
Old Man Xia pondered for a long time, and did not stop Xia Zhi, but just told Xia Zhi his thoughts euphemistically.
Buying a house and buying land is the safest thing.
"Buying a house and buying a land is all for later. Master, I'm thinking that money can make money now. And she couldn't sit idle. Maybe when she gets older, she will buy a house and land and become a landlord in peace. But now, she wants to go through more and make more money.
"Okay, you've thought it through, then I won't stop you. When the time comes, if our family can help, you can speak. Old Man Xia said to Xia Zhi.
Old man Xia can be like this, he can be regarded as a very open person.
Xia Zhi responded crisply, and then asked Old Man Xia to help her carry a letter to Qian Yue, and asked Qian Yue to buy her a substitute livestock. If she wants to harvest cotton, she will naturally not be limited to Daxingzhuang, but also go elsewhere.
The cotton harvesting car uses the family's big car, and when it is not enough, it rents a car. And she collects cotton and runs ahead, and sometimes she can't always walk with her own car, so it is more convenient to have a livestock to travel.
"Okay, I'll ask your third uncle to bring a letter to Yuelai, and let him find a safe one for you. Old Man Xia immediately nodded in agreement.
Everyone in the Xia family knew that Xia Zhi was going to do a new business again, so they all gathered around. They expressed their willingness to be a helper for Xia Solstice, and let Xia Solstice arrange them.
Uncle Xia San and Aunt Xia San are both shy, but they are full of sincerity. Among them, the most proactive are Xiao Shu'er and Xiao Xia Lin. These two children don't pick and choose, saying that they can do whatever they want on the summer solstice.
Xia Zhi smiled and said that there was no problem, and let everyone make arrangements when she came back.
Old Man Xia saw that the hearts of the whole family were there in Xia Zhi, he shook his head and smiled, and said to Xia Zhi: "Sixteen, you must be harvesting cotton, right?" Have you figured out the price?"
"Cotton has to be harvested, it's not going to change. Xia Solstice nodded affirmatively, "If the price is something, just go with the market." Master, what do you think?"
"Don't you have to go to Fucheng for two days? I thought that if I want to harvest cotton, I have to do it as soon as possible, so as not to let others take the lead and take away all the good ones. ”
Old man Xia still has more face in Daxingzhuang and nearby villages, he said that he can walk around and help Xia Zhi book some.
"Let's put it this way, the best must be our family. I don't dare to pack tickets elsewhere, and we have a few villages around here, which didn't run. ”
This should be the support that Old Man Xia gave her, and it was exactly what she needed.
"Master, you're good. I was thinking so, so I was too embarrassed to speak, for fear that you would say that I would call the elders. Xia Zhi said with a smile.
Old Man Xia laughed amusedly. "It's not you who call me, it's me who does it willingly. Idle is idle anyway. Although our family hasn't grown cotton for several years, I still know this cotton. ”
Old Man Xia looked very confident.
If his old man can take the initiative to take care of things and give full play to his residual heat, the summer solstice is naturally not happy. She immediately patted Old Man Xia's ass and coaxed Old Man Xia to laugh.
And so it was settled.
Then, it's time for Xia Solstice and Li Xia to enter the city.
The little black fish must follow, although the summer solstice is with Li Xia, and Li Xia is also very protective of the summer solstice, but the little black fish still thinks that she is the most able to protect the summer solstice.
Moreover, he also wants to go into the city again.
"Sixteen is going back this time for business, what are you going to do? Sixteen will come back in a few days, you just have to wait at home. Mrs. Xia persuaded the little black fish.
The little black fish pouted.
"Let my uncle come with me. Don't look at my uncle's young age, he can help me. Li Xia must have a lot of things to do when he returns to Fucheng, and I also have to have a companion, and my uncle is the most suitable. Moreover, she had promised Little Heiyuer before that she would definitely take him with her when she went to Fucheng.
The little black fish's mouth immediately pursed, and there was a smile in his big eyes.
The summer solstice is also very fond of the little black fish.
Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia glanced at each other, and they no longer said anything against it. The little black fish and the summer solstice are together, and they are very relieved. Although the little black fish is naughty, she especially listens to the words of the summer solstice. And the summer solstice is careful and thoughtful, and he really loves the little black fish, and he can also take good care of the little black fish.
"I'll let your third uncle set up a car. Old Man Xia said.
"I don't need a family car. Li Xia hurriedly stopped Old Man Xia, "Fucheng came to pick me up, and I and Sixteen and Uncle Yi took that car back." ”
Li Xia's car is naturally comfortable, safe and secure, and Mr. Xia is very relieved. Because it was not early in the sky this day, Xia Zhi and Li Xia both decided to leave tomorrow.
That night, Xia Zhi had dinner in the backyard before returning to the front yard to clean up. This time, I will come back after running errands in Fucheng, and I won't stay long, so what I have to pack on the summer solstice is the clothes I have with me.
Sun Lan'er helped Xia Zhi clean up, and didn't let Xia Zhi do it, Xia Zhi only said what to bring, and Sun Lan'er immediately helped her clean up. Tian knew that Xia Zhi was going to Fucheng, so he also followed.
"When you get to Fucheng, you have to take the time to see your father. Tian sat on the edge of the kang and asked tentatively about the summer solstice.
"I should go. Xia Zhi agreed. There are a lot of things to do this time, but she should still be able to go to Wenshan Academy. Even if she can't go, Xia Xiu knows that she and Xiao Heiyuer have entered the city, and she can go over to find them.
"Then you can bring a letter to your father for me. Tian said to Xia Zhi, "You let your father come home and have a look." ”
Xia Zhi didn't look at Tian, but when she said this, he turned his face and looked at her. Perhaps the meaning of exploration in Xia Zhi's gaze was too obvious, and Tian seemed to be a little uncomfortable.
"Mother, what's the matter with you asking my father to come back. I told you for you. My dad doesn't have time to come back now. Xia Zhi said to Tian, "My father will definitely not come back." ”
Tian already has some understanding of the temperament of the summer solstice. Xia Zhi said that Xia Xiucai couldn't come back, so she must have a way, even if Xia Xiucai was free, she wouldn't let Xia Xiucai come back.
"You kid, why can't you get along with me?" Tian sneered at Xia Zhi.
Xia Zhi smiled and didn't speak. Tian actually said the opposite, if it weren't for Tian's always having trouble with their brothers and sisters, she wouldn't treat Tian like this.
"Mother, what's the matter with you, I'm sure I've brought the words to you. After waiting for a while, Xia Zhi said to Tian again.
Tian hesitated for a while, and finally decided to tell Xia Zhi the truth.
"Your eldest sister is very difficult right now, I'm afraid I won't be able to make up the five taels of silver. Your grandfather asked me to find someone to live for Erya. The second girl is too young to be a child daughter-in-law, and she can't hire a few dollars. "And there are only a limited number of people looking for child brides. There is another thing, recently the old man Tian has made trouble twice in Linshui Town, and the reputation of the Tian family has spread.
Ordinary people, how dare they get involved with the daughter of the Shantun Ertian family.
So Tian's meaning is to let Xia Xiucai help think of a way in Fucheng.
"Mother, didn't you send a letter to my father once, and begged my second uncle and my aunt to them. Didn't my dad write back and say that there was no suitable person? Xia Zhi looked at Tian in surprise.
"That's hiring a second girl, and there is no suitable person. It's okay not to hire this time. If someone buys a little girl, find the one with better conditions, and send the second girl over, you can also get five taels of silver. Tian said in a vague manner.
Because of looking at Xia Zhi's strange gaze, Tian Shi hurriedly added another sentence: "When Er Ya arrives at the rich man's house, he can also follow the food and clothing." It's better than at home, and it's better than selling it in the mountains. I've also heard that some families are kind to their subordinates, and when they reach a certain age, they are released, or they are given a dowry to arrange for marriage......"
Tian had heard a lot, but her idea was too idealistic.
There should be girls like that who have such results, but after all, they are a minority. Where is there a comfortable life for those who are slaves and slaves?
Tian's own hands sold the eldest girl, but also planned to sell the second girl to others as a girl through Xia Xiucai's hands.
"Mother, did you come up with this idea yourself, or did anyone make you do this? Also, did you tell Erya about this?" Xia Zhi asked Tian.
Tian's expression was a little unnatural: "What your grandfather told me that day is really not hired, there is only this way." …… Erya knows. ”
Sure enough, it was Old Man Tian's idea.
Then Tian only said that Er Ya knew, but did not say Er Ya's attitude towards this decision. Also, what attitude can Erya have, she can only obey.
No wonder Erya is lifeless these days.
Xia Zhi bowed his head slightly and muttered: "Mother, this thing can't be done." The big girl who sold by your hand, you see how much trouble there is now. My father still has to be a gentleman in the academy, and he may have to take the exam in the future, so if you ask him to help you arrange this, aren't you ruining him?"
"Mother, you weigh the weight. Xia Zhi threw this sentence to Tian.
"It's so serious!" Tian's face changed slightly, but he still said.
"It's that serious. It doesn't work. Mother, you died of this heart. Xia Zhi said again. This is said resolutely, and there is no room for it.
"Summer solstice!" Tian was a little angry for a while.
At this time, Erya rushed in from the outside. "Aunt, please don't be in a hurry to sell me. I don't want to be a girl. Erya's eyes were red, probably listening outside for a while, and crying.
"Erya, it's not that I'm going to sell you......" Tian could only explain to Erya. She still knows about this matter.
"Aunt, I discussed it with my sister. When my sister coaxed the master, and then my sister gave birth to a son and stood at the master's house, my sister took me over, and I went to serve my sister. I'm not going to be a girl. Erya cried.
It seems that the eldest and second sisters have already discussed their future. Such an arrangement, for Erya, may not be a way out.
But there must be a big premise for this, that is, the eldest girl will stand in Liu's house and give birth to a son to Liu Fatzi.
I'm afraid Old Man Tian won't be able to wait that long.
Erya also knew this, and she cried and begged Xia Zhi: "Xia Zhi, if you have money, you can borrow five taels of silver first." ”