Xu Cheng never expected that Xu Yuanzuo would still say "no" to the treatment he proposed.

What he didn't expect was that Xu Yuanzuo didn't want the lion to open his mouth.

"Xiao Ke thinks that three dollars and five cents of silver are not suitable." Xu Yuanzuo said. Seeing Master Lu's servile face, Steward Xu's face became cold, and he continued: "Xiao Ke thinks that it is only fair to take food and shelter in the first three months, and not to take a penny. ”

Lu Fuzi was stunned, and Steward Xu was also full of curiosity: "Why is this?" ”

"Because the things that are explained by the steward are actually not difficult to do, they are just a reliable person to run." Xu Yuanzuo said respectfully: "Take three dollars and five cents of wages, Xiao Ke is really ashamed." ”

Xu Cheng's face turned slightly pale: "You just need to do your best, where does the Xu family care about these taels of silver." ”

"The Xu family doesn't care, but Xiao Ke does." Xu Yuanzuo said seriously: "Xiao Ke is willing to work hard in the first three months, and in the fourth month, if the steward thinks that Xiao Ke has some hard work, please pay the silver according to the labor." If the steward thinks that Xiao Ke is useless, Xiao Ke must turn around and leave, not daring to insult his respect. ”

Xu Cheng was taken aback by Xu Yuanzuo's decisive words, but he was a little embarrassed, looked at Lu Fuzi and smiled: "You student has a temper. ”

Master Lu had already dissipated his anger, his eyes closed slightly, and said, "But it's fair." ”

Xu Cheng leaned over to Lu Fuzi: "Or, just try it?" ”

This is clearly asking for favors from Master Lu.

In any case, Lu Fuzi is also a student of the Ming Dynasty, and he is not a down-and-out person in Songjiang.

Lu Fuzi faintly felt that he was at a loss, especially Xu Yuanzuo's refusal to ask for the first three months' salary, and the return on investment cycle was extended. But after the fact, do you still dismantle your own platform? He could only nod his head in support.

"Big shopkeeper," since Xu Yuanzuo decided to work here, he naturally had to change his name, "Then when will Xiao Ke come to work?" ”

"It's up to you, but it can't be the eighth day of October at the latest." Steward Xu said: "On the tenth day of the first month, the master is going to visit the new garden, and he may not necessarily live, but he must clean and refresh." ”

"Xiao Ke can stay today." Xu Yuanzuo said.

Lu Fuzi almost laughed out loud.

Xu Cheng also smiled: "The child is very energetic. ”

Xu Yuanzuo grinned.

He's not a workaholic rushing to work, but he genuinely feels awkward to stay at home. It can't be said that his mother treated him harshly, considering that his mother never said anything about him lighting up and writing at night, this is simply doting and conniving! Although my sister looked down on him, she also took good care of him, and she didn't complain about washing clothes and dishes.

In addition, Xu He's father is really a bit complicated.

On the one hand, Xu Yuanzuo can feel the blood relationship between father and son, but on the other hand, he really can't stand him making fake accounts to hide from his family...... And Xu Yuanzuo also felt that his father's attitude in front of Master Lu was too unconcerned about his own image, and he didn't care about discipline in front of his son!

Instead of going back all the way to the embarrassment of staring at each other, it is better to simply stay in Songjiang and enter the working state, out of sight and out of mind with each other.

"The master can go back with his father in the same boat." Xu Yuanzuo remembered that Master Lu was actually going back, and hurriedly said.

"That's very good." Lu Fuzi looked up at the sky and said, "Then I won't bother, otherwise I won't be able to go back tonight." ”

Xu Cheng didn't keep it, and said, "I'll send you out." As for the classmate you mentioned, bring it when he's free. I'm really short of people here. ”

Daming's fame is more similar to the admission quota, and only those who have passed the school can enter the school. Therefore, Lu Fuzi's classmates are naturally also students. This kind of middle and senior management talents is far from what Xu Yuanzuo can hope for.

In the final analysis, Xu Yuanzuo was deflated on the diploma, and no matter what era it is, he can only swallow it in pieces. As for whether you can spit it out, it depends on personal effort and luck.

Xu Yuanzuo followed behind Xu Cheng and sent Master Lu out all the way. When he arrived at the door, he saw his father squatting in the corner of Xu's house like a dog, and for some reason, his nose was so sour that he almost shed tears.

- This is obviously a waste wood with no sense of responsibility and no self-esteem! Why am I so sad when I see it?

Xu Yuanzuo turned his head and pretended to wipe his nose so that no one could see the water in his eyes.

Xu He was unconscious, and when he saw the door open, he ran happily, and he patted Master Lu and Steward Xu to show goodwill.

Lu Fuzi had no hope for Xu He for a long time, Xu Cheng had read countless people in Beijing, and naturally saw through this superficial little trader at a glance. Neither of them will have a good face towards him.

Xu Yuanzuo calmed down the throbbing in his heart, stepped forward and said to Xu Cheng: "Big shopkeeper, I will send my master and father on the boat." ”

Xu Cheng nodded in agreement, and then explained to Menzi to recognize people, turned around and took Xu Yuanzuo directly to the back wing room to settle down, and went to work in the new garden tomorrow.

When Xu Yuanzuo said goodbye to Xu Cheng and Master Lu, he saw that his father suddenly lost his heart to talk to him because he saw Xu Cheng's happy face. He just approached Master Lu and said in a low voice: "Master, Steward Xu thinks I am a member of the Xu clan......

"Isn't it?" Lu Fuzi was quite surprised: "When your father went to the exam, he reported that the Xu clan who had not yet come out of the five suits." ”

Xu Yuanzuo's throat swirled, I really don't know which of my father's brains was wrong, and he actually cheated on his body! Maybe it's to win the attention of the examiner and make it convenient, but if it is found out, it is a felony of exile in the army!

"The students thought it was better not to show off." Xu Yuanzuo immediately changed his tone and said vaguely.

Lu Fuzi said: "Well, it's okay, if others know that you have such a backer, it's too late to envy you, where will they look down on you." ”

"I'm afraid of discrediting the Xu family." Xu Yuanzuo believed that his face must have been smeared as black as ash.

"Just encourage it." Lu Fuzi patted Xu Yuanzuo on the shoulder with satisfaction, which was a very close encouragement.

Xu Yuanzuo sent his master to the boat all the way, and then said goodbye to his father and stayed on the shore.

Xu He is still immersed in sweet excitement at the moment, and there are only two meanings that can be clearly expressed: First, your father has done a lot of good things, so you kid is lucky. Second, remember to bring back all your wages.

Xu Yuanzuo watched the boat slowly leave the dock, feeling lost and relieved. In any case, he finally took the first step towards independence, and his life should be on the right track.

Do a good job!

Xu Yuanzuo cheered himself up, turned around and was about to go back to the house to settle down.

"Stop!" Someone shouted.

――Who is Tingting?

Xu Yuanzuo subconsciously froze and looked around, only to find that there was no one else on the dock except for a boat. Only then did he realize that it was the one who pulled the boat who told him to stop.

"You haven't paid the bounty yet." The swift step forward of the boat blocked Xu Yuanzuo's way.

Xu Yuanzuo was stunned: "What reward do I give?" ”

"Your ship is gone, and you haven't paid yet!" The one who pulled the boat was clearly in a bad temper and raised the volume.

Xu Yuanzuo also caught fire a little; "We gave the money when we came, and you want it now, it's not possible to blackmail me!"

"I gave it when I came, and I didn't have to give it when I left!" The boat puller shouted: "We pull the boat to see the dock, what we sell is strength, when we come, we earn you a few dollars, and when you leave, don't you give a few dollars!" ”

"When people see that you are willing to work hard, they pity you for giving a reward, how can you be strong!" Xu Yuanzuo had no money to give, so he simply threw off his sleeves and forced himself: "If you dare to be strong, you will rob!" Go with me! Master, I am also literate and memorize the law! ”

The person pulling the boat was suddenly discouraged, and his voice was much weaker: "This is not a rule I set. You go and inquire for yourself, which of the eight inner wharves in Songjiang City is not such a rule? You are a literate person, do you have the face to be rewarded with me for a few pennies? Now it costs two pennies to buy a steamed bun! ”

Xu Yuanzuo still has a strong "future" mentality, and always likes to convert the Ming currency into RMB. Thanks to his good mind and fast work, he came to the conclusion in an instant: if gold is used as the benchmark, a penny is equal to seven dimes in the future; If the current price of rice is used as the benchmark, a penny is equal to a triangular coin.

Regardless of the benchmark, the trouble at hand is limited to two dollars.

Is two dollars a hassle?

Is it troublesome?

Calculate!

Because Xu Yuanzuo is really penniless now, he is so poor that he clangs - his bones clang.

"What's going on, what's going on!"

The sound of the dispute attracted a group of people with big shoulders and round waists and full of meat, and at a glance they knew that they were by no means good.