During the famine, my ancient well connected to modern times

Chapter 20

"Wait a minute, how do you know the prices in the capital, or have you been to the capital?"

No matter how stupid Jiang Miao is, he still knows that the capital is at the foot of the emperor, and there are many wealthy people living there.

He was able to name the capital. Could it be that he was also from the capital, maybe he was a child of a wealthy family?
But how could the eldest brother know such a person and bring him home? Why haven't his family come to see him in the past three years?

Luo Tingye flicked her head angrily, "Don't ask if you shouldn't. Didn't you say you want to buy something? Let's go quickly. Your brother will be hungry if it's late."

Jiang Miao rubbed her forehead, and just as she was about to continue asking, Luo Tingye interrupted her, "That's probably the bookstore your elder brother mentioned."

Jiang Miao's attention was suddenly diverted.

Boss Wang of the bookstore has always admired Jiang Qian's calligraphy. He was very excited to learn that it was Jiang Qian's handwritten book, but was a little disappointed after reading it.

"Your eldest brother's handwriting is a bit weaker than before."

Of course, if you don’t have good food and housing at home, how can you write immediately?

Jiang Miao felt that what Boss Wang meant was strength, so she lowered her head and said, "My eldest brother has not been in good health since he was injured. His strength may be a little worse. You won't accept it, Boss."

Boss Wang shook his head, "Although it is not as good as the previous ones, the writing is still very good compared to the average person. I accepted this book, but it cannot be paid at the previous price. How about two hundred yuan for a book?"

Jiang Qian did not explain this. Did he make a profit or a loss for a book of two hundred yuan?
After thinking about it, Jiang Miao asked Luo Tingye: "What do you think?"

Luo Tingye didn't know the price of copying books either.

When had he ever worried about his livelihood?
However, this boss seems to be an honest person, so he probably isn't lying.

So, Luo Tingye nodded.

Jiang Miao felt relieved, "Then just follow what the shopkeeper said."

While looking for money, Boss Wang looked at Luo Tingye out of the corner of his eye. He always felt that he looked familiar, but he couldn't tell where he had seen him before.
He recognizes almost all the scholars in Baimaguan Town. He has never seen this man before. It is expensive to come here. Even the son of the county magistrate is not as magnanimous as him. He looks more like a son from a wealthy family. .

But how could there be a young master in Baimaguan Town?
No matter what, when the other party saw it, it was not simple. Boss Wang had a heart-to-heart relationship and took out a copy of "Shang Shu" and wanted Jiang Qian to copy it.

Jiang Miao thought of Jiang Qian's injury and refused, "My eldest brother was injured a little and is bedridden. I'm afraid I won't be able to copy it for the time being. When my eldest brother recovers, I will come over again. Do you think it's okay?"

Boss Wang asked with concern: "How could such a good person be injured?"

"..."

Seeing that Jiang Miao was speechless, Shopkeeper Wang didn't ask any more questions. He just cast his eyes on Luo Tingye beside him and asked politely, "I wonder if this young master has any plans to copy books?"

"No."

Luo Tingye answered quite simply, turning to look at Jiang Miao, "Are you done? We still need to buy something."

Jiang Miao nodded and said goodbye to Boss Wang in a friendly manner.

Boss Wang personally sent the two of them out and watched them leave before looking back, "Strange, where have you seen them before?"

After delivering the books, the two went to the grocery store and bought some pots, pans and seasonings. When paying, Luo Tingye took a fancy to a tea set worth two taels of silver.

Jiang Miao refused heartily, "Isn't it just a teapot and a teacup? Such expensive things are impractical at first glance. Just use a bowl to drink water."

Luo Tingye really liked this tea set and insisted on buying it. He even threatened not to accompany Jiang Miao to the market if he didn't sell it.

Jiang Miao gritted her teeth angrily, and finally had to pay two taels of silver.

Luo Tingye didn't give Luo Tingye any good looks along the way.

Luo Tingye didn't care either.

Jiang Qian didn't expect that the food there was so valuable. He wanted to persuade him not to go again, but he silently kept his mouth shut.After the meal, Luo Tingye made a pot of tea with the newly purchased tea set and read a book while drinking tea. It was very comfortable.

The more Jiang Miao thought about it, the angrier she became. She complained to Jiang Qian aggrievedly, "Brother, look at him, he is actually enjoying it."

A smile flashed in Jiang Qian's eyes, "Don't be upset, sister. Didn't you also say that without him, we might not be able to buy such good food. Half of the credit belongs to him. Let him buy whatever he wants." .”

Jiang Miao had known that her elder brother would protect Jiang Qian, but she still felt unhappy. She felt that she should make a three-part agreement with Luo Tingye.

He walked over and took the cup from Luo Tingye's hand, "Hey, I want to make a pact with you."

Luo Tingye lay on the rocking chair and looked at her calmly, "Okay, you can tell me."

Jiang Miao curled her lips, "First of all, you have to teach me how to study and do business. From now on, we will earn half of the money."

Luo Tingye raised his eyebrows, with a stern body and eyes full of teasing, looking at her, "Although I thought of the care in selling the grain and negotiated the price, after all, it was you who brought it back, so half for each person is considered fair, right?" !”

Jiang Miao glared, as if she was taking advantage of him.

Jiang Qian couldn't help but laugh, and couldn't bear his sister being bullied, "Brother Luo, why do you bother arguing with Amiao?"

Luo Tingye raised the corners of his mouth slightly, signaling Jiang Miao to continue.

Jiang Miao looked at him with a dark face, "Second, don't call me silly girl or stupid girl in the future. I'm neither stupid nor stupid."

"Okay, silly girl."

"..." Jiang Miao gritted her teeth.

Jiang Qian was afraid that Jiang Miao would act impulsively, so he quickly said: "Ah Miao, Brother Luo is just outspoken. He definitely has no intention of disdain you."

"Brother, you know how to treat him. People who don't know think he is your biological brother."

Jiang Qian changed his face and said slightly seriously: "Don't talk nonsense."

Luo Tingye waved his hand, indicating that Jiang Qian didn't need to pay attention, "Didn't I say there are three chapters of the agreement? There is also a third one."

"Third, I haven't thought of it yet. I'll tell you when I think of it."

Luo Tingye frowned, not liking this kind of uncertain agreement, but the person he was considering was Jiang Miao, so he reluctantly agreed.

"Can you give it back to me now?"

Jiang Miao looked at the teacup in her hand and wanted to drop it.

Luo Tingye seemed to know what she was thinking, and reminded him slowly, "You have to think carefully about two hundred coins for a cup."

Jiang Miao: "..."

It's so annoying. Why would brother bring such a person home?

It's like throwing him out!

and many more.

"You just said that a cup costs two hundred cents. How much will I get if I get the Treasure Pavilion?"

Luo Tingye's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but look at Jiang Miao with admiration, "You've already learned a lot before you start learning from me."

Jiang Miao was not happy because of his praise, but asked cautiously, "Is it really valuable? How much can it be worth?"

"It's probably worth ten broken bowls!"

(End of this chapter)