noffsinger Chapter 38 Can we change our business and not go to that market anymore?
Chapter 38 Can we change our business and not go to that market anymore?
But in this small town, buying a whole horse is considered a big deal.
The shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "The minimum is 260 coins."
Lin Chang'er didn't even blink. "200 coins, forget it."
The shopkeeper was almost in tears and hurriedly said, "Young lady, take a good look at the fabric. This is all good quality cloth. You can't just shout it out like that."
If you're genuinely interested, give me a fair price.
Lin Chang'er glanced at the dark blue scraps of cloth in the basket by the door. They were big enough to make shoe uppers for the children in her family. She said, "235 coins, and give me the scraps of cloth by the door as well..."
The shopkeeper was on the verge of tears, "You little girl..."
Lin Chang'er chuckled, "To sell or not?"
The shopkeeper hesitated, "Young lady, if you really can't sell these, I'd buy 10 coins just for that pile of scraps of cloth. Add a little more, add a little more."
Lin Chang'er glanced at the shopkeeper and said slowly, "Two hundred..."
"235 coins it is, here you go." The shopkeeper was now traumatized, fearing she would ask for 235 coins again.
She quickly wrapped up the scraps of cloth in the basket by the door and placed them together with the brown fabric, muttering, "You're such a good bargainer, young lady! I really didn't make any money off this fabric. Remember to come back next time!"
Lin Chang'er smiled without saying a word. Whenever a businessman says he hasn't made money, it's just that he hasn't made enough.
After paying the bill, he stuffed the scraps of cloth into his basket and then used his mind to teleport them into space.
This piece of fabric is too big to fit in a basket, so there's no way to cheat; I can only carry it in my arms.
The little goldfish was very considerate. "Mom, let's switch. You carry the turtle fairy, and I'll carry the cloth."
Lin Chang'er quickly waved her hand, "No need, no need, Mother can carry it." The little boy isn't even as tall as the piece of cloth!
The little goldfish grinned at her, "Then when Mom gets tired, she can tell me to let me hold her for a while."
Lin Chang'er then agreed, "Okay!"
The mother and son left the cloth shop chatting and laughing.
Once they were out of town, Little Goldfish suddenly remembered something and asked, "Mom, what do you think of Brother Stick's skills?"
Lin Chang'er nodded, "Not bad."
The little goldfish asked again, "Mom, if I ask Brother Stick to teach me, do you think he will teach me?"
Lin Chang'er lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "I think so!" She just didn't know how much it would cost.
He paused, then added, "Shall we ask him tomorrow?"
Little Goldfish was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "Mom, Brother Stick is living in the dilapidated temple now. Wouldn't it be more worthwhile if we invited him to our home so that Fourth Uncle, Sister, and Xiaoman could learn together?"
After the little goldfish finished speaking, its eyes flickered, and it dared not look at Lin Chang'er.
He knew about the family's situation, but he knew that Brother Gun was a good person and he wanted to help him.
Moreover, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with Brother Gun the moment he saw him.
But he couldn't directly tell his mother that he was bringing Gun'er home, so he came up with this excuse.
Although he knew the chances were slim, he still mentioned it to his mother.
Lin Chang'er: "..." Good heavens, so this was what they were waiting for her to do!
However, Xu Gun'er is a self-reliant, loyal, and righteous person with good character. She had considered this idea before.
Besides, she should be able to afford an extra pair of chopsticks, but she still had to ask Gu's mother for her opinion.
And, what if Xu Gun'er himself doesn't want to?
The little goldfish waited silently for a while. Seeing that its mother didn't say anything, its heart started pounding. It was afraid that its mother would think it was being unreasonable and get angry.
She hurriedly admitted her mistake and said in a low voice, "It was my fault for being so inconsiderate. Mother works so hard, and I only caused you trouble. Please don't be angry, Mother. I will never mention this again."
Lin Chang'er was lost in thought and didn't hear what the little goldfish said. She said to herself, "I'll talk to your grandma first, and then you can ask Gun'er what he thinks." After all, everyone has their own ambitions, and one's own wishes are the most important.
The little goldfish was taken aback. What was its mother saying?
Lin Chang'er also realized something, "What did you just say?"
The little goldfish realized what was happening and quickly shook its head, "No, no, thank you, Mother!"
They had wasted a lot of time today, and by the time the mother and son were almost at Linshui Village, it was nearly noon.
Gu Dalang and Gu Dasao had been searching along the way, and they met at the entrance to the village.
Upon seeing her, Sister-in-law Gu breathed a sigh of relief. While helping her carry the things, she said, "You're finally back. Mother was so worried."
"Some things happened today, let's go back and talk about it." While talking, Lin Chang'er secretly transferred the items from her spatial storage into her backpack and basket.
Sister-in-law Gu was a capable person; she only helped carry things and didn't say much.
Back at the Gu family home, Gu's mother and second sister-in-law were waiting at the gate with the children.
Upon seeing Lin Chang'er, Gu Xiaolu and Gu Xiaoman rushed over, one calling her "Mother" and the other "Auntie".
Lin Chang'er held the two children close and patted their heads.
Gu Silang was older and not as clingy as the two younger ones. After saying hello, he stood aside and didn't get in the way.
Looking at Lin Chang'er with concern, Gu's mother said, "Are you tired? Go have some water and rest. What do you want for lunch? I'll make it for you."
Gu's mother originally intended to prepare the meal so that Lin Chang'er could eat it when she returned, but she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to time it correctly.
Food tastes different when it's kept warm for a while.
Lin Chang'er smiled and said, "I didn't realize it until you mentioned it, Mother. Now that you say so, I am indeed a little thirsty. Let's go inside!"
Mother Gu nodded hurriedly, and Lin Chang'er was led into the main room by the two children.
Gu Ersao brought over some water, and she didn't stand on ceremony with her. She thanked her and drank half a bowl in one gulp before returning to the main room with everyone and taking out all the things she had bought that day.
An old hen, pork bones, rice, cloud cake, peanut candy, and a bolt of cotton cloth.
The Gu family was dumbfounded. How much silver must that be?
Lin Chang'er had already guessed their reaction. "We earn money to live a good life. What's the point of just hoarding money when you can't take it with you when you die?"
The Gu family members looked at each other and nodded in agreement, finding the idea to be true.
But I still felt it was too extravagant. However, most of the money was earned by Lin Chang'er, but it was all spent on them.
If they still have objections, then they are somewhat ungrateful.
The children were already happy, and the adults were even more determined to do whatever Lin Chang'er said from now on.
Seeing that they had almost digested the food, Lin Chang'er continued, "The old hen is for Mother and Second Sister-in-law to nourish their bodies. As for this piece of fabric, let's wait a bit and make a set of clothes for each of the children first."
Then she turned to Gu Xiaoman and said, "Xiaoman was especially great yesterday, how about Auntie rewards you with an extra set of clothes?"
Before Gu Xiaoman could speak, Gu Ersao hurriedly gestured and said, "One outfit is enough!"
Gu Erlang also said, "Third sister-in-law, Xiaoman is growing, there's no need to do so much."
Lin Chang'er waved her hand, "I said it in front of everyone, how can I go back on my word?"
The little goldfish also said, "Little Man has never worn new clothes before! Second Uncle and Second Aunt, please don't refuse."
Gu Silang and Gu Xiaolu nodded in agreement.
Gu Erlang and Gu Ersao had nothing to say to each other, so they could only let Gu Xiaoman express her gratitude.
Gu Xiaoman's eyes sparkled, and she jumped up and down happily, "Thank you, Auntie!"
Lin Chang'er smiled and pinched his little cheek, then began to tell him about what happened with the little goldfish at the market.
To avoid worrying everyone, she didn't mention that the Zhang family had paid someone to rob her of her money.
She only told Gu's mother quietly after Gu's eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law took the ingredients to the kitchen to make lunch.
After a wave of fear, Gu's mother clasped her hands together and murmured Buddhist prayers several times, thanking the Bodhisattva for his protection.
He then looked at Lin Chang'er with concern, "Chang'er, can we change our business and not go to that market anymore?"