After being transformed into the cannon fodder of a villain, I counterattacked and became the protag

Chapter 46 Find the Gu family
Qiu Qingquan glanced at the door, "Can I go in and talk?"

Gu Yuncheng looked him up and down, opened the door and walked in first, "Come in."

He wanted to see what Qiu Qingquan was doing here.

Gu Yuncheng left the prey in the yard, casually asked Qiu Qingquan to sit down, then went to the kitchen to bring a teapot and poured him a cup of tea.

Although he didn't like Qiu Qingquan, he still had to have the proper etiquette.

Gu's mother heard the noise outside and knew that Gu Yuncheng was back. She came out of the kitchen and showed her head. The surprise on her face when she saw Qiu Qingquan was clear.

"This is Qiu Qingquan from the Qiu family? When did you two play together?" Mother Gu couldn't help but ask.

"Who wants to play with him?" Gu Yuncheng retorted, pushing Gu's mother into the kitchen, "Okay, mother, I'm hungry. You go cook first. I will take care of this matter."

When Gu's mother heard that her son was hungry, she went back to the kitchen, but she couldn't help but look back on the way.

Seeing that Gu's mother was no longer in sight, Gu Yuncheng got straight to the point and said, "Why did you come to see me?".

Scholars like to use riddles and detours when talking. It is quite rare for people like Gu Yuncheng to go straight to the topic as soon as they start. Qiu Qingquan didn't react at once and was stunned for a moment, "Huh?"

Gu Yuncheng had some disgust on his face, "May I ask why you are here?"

Why does this person act like a fool?
Qiu Qingquan came to his senses at this moment. He polished his words and said, "It's like this. Someone in the family was cheated by a friend and owed him 50 taels of silver. I heard that the Gu family has saved a little over the years, so I want to find you." Borrow some money. If the Gu family is willing to help me with this, Qingquan would be very grateful. When this incident is over, I will find a way to collect the money and return it to you."

When he heard that it was someone who came to borrow money, the look of disgust in Gu Yuncheng's eyes became even stronger.

Is he familiar with Qiu Qingquan?I'm not familiar with him at all. How could he have the nerve to come to my door and ask for a loan? He even got 50 taels of silver!
Gu Yuncheng refused without hesitation, "I won't borrow it."

Qiu Qingquan was silent for a moment and asked, "Why?"

"Why? No, so I won't borrow it." Gu Yuncheng said bluntly.

"Brother Gu, the Qiu family really needs your help now. Just think that I owe you a favor, and Qingquan will pay it back tenfold in the future." Qiu Qingquan lowered his attitude.

"Do I care about your favor?"

After being rejected again, Qiu Qingquan looked a little ugly. Normally no one in the village would give him any face, but Gu Yuncheng acted like a fool.

Borrowing some money to watch Gu Yuncheng's expression made Qiu Qingquan want to walk away, but who else besides the Gu family could borrow 50 taels of silver in one go?

The enthusiasm that just surged up in his head dissipated in an instant. He calmed down and thought about it. His reputation was more important. When he passed the imperial examination and became an official, he still had the final say on what he wanted to do.When the time comes, he will be able to crush the people who are embarrassing him to death with the movement of his fingers.

Qiu Qingquan took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and continued to persuade Gu Yuncheng with a smile, and also offered to give Gu Yuncheng a quota for duty-free land.

Qiu Qingquan held on to him, and Gu Yuncheng was a little annoyed. He had already made it clear that he would not borrow it. Didn't they say that scholars are good-looking? Why is this person so thick-skinned?
As for the quota of tax-free fields, why does he, a dependent hunter, need that thing? Whoever wants it can go.The two people were fighting here, and Zhang Jinxiu also chased after him. Seeing this scene, his face changed and he shouted: "Help, Gu Yuncheng is hitting someone!"

As for going up and pulling away, she didn't dare. Gu Yuncheng could even beat a wolf, so wouldn't beating her be like beating a chicken?

She yelled this time, which not only alerted the two people who were pulling, but also alerted Gu's mother who was busy in the kitchen. When she heard the beating, Gu's mother didn't even care about what was being cooked in the pot, and casually wiped it on her clothes. He shook his hand and went out.

"Who hit someone? Yuncheng... what are you doing?"

Gu Yuncheng's subordinate pulled back his sleeve with force, took a few steps back, and looked at Zhang Jinxiu speechlessly: "What are you yelling about? Who hit someone?"

Zhang Jinxiu pointed at him angrily, "I just saw it clearly..."

Gu Yuncheng rolled his eyes, "If your eyes are useless, I suggest you donate them to those in need. Ask Qiu Qingquan, when did I hit him?"

Zhang Jinxiu looked at Qiu Qingquan with a questioning look, and Qiu Qingquan explained to Gu Yuncheng: "Jinxiu, you were wrong just now. We were just having a friendly exchange, and there was no fight."

The person involved said so, and Zhang Jinxiu had to believe it even if she didn't believe it. Gu's mother also breathed a sigh of relief, as long as there was no fight. Then she remembered that there was something stewed in her pot, and went back to the kitchen with an "ouch".

"As you can see, my family is about to have dinner, so forgive me for not accompanying you."

As soon as Zhang Jinxiu heard this tone, she knew that Qiu Lang's borrowing of money might not go well, so she asked, "Qiu Lang, how are you? Have you borrowed the money?"

Qiu Qingquan shook his head.

Hearing this, Zhang Jinxiu stepped forward and stopped Gu Yuncheng and said, "You lend us 50 taels of silver, and we will repay you 51 taels with interest after one year."

Although it will cost an extra tael of silver, it is better to solve Qiu Lang's matter first. After Qiu Lang passes the provincial examination, there will be many people fawning over him and giving him money.

Gu Yuncheng sneered and said, "Shall I send you one tael of silver?" After saying this, he was about to see the guest off.

"Wait a minute." Zhang Jinxiu picked up the door frame and continued to bargain, "Fifty taels, we will pay off the loan in one year and give you another five taels of silver...Ten taels, ten taels is enough, right?"

Gu's mother happened to come out with the dishes, rescued Zhang Jinxiu from under the door frame, and said a few words to Gu Yuncheng, saying that he shouldn't be too rude to the girl's family.After understanding the ins and outs of the matter, Gu's mother smiled sheepishly at the two of them and said, "It's an unlucky time for you to come. Yuncheng is getting married, and our money is very tight, but we don't have any extra money to lend you." .”

"What a coincidence." Zhang Jinxiu looked at Gu's mother suspiciously, and in her heart she had already concluded that she was looking for an excuse to get rid of herself. Otherwise, why would she not get married sooner or later, but she would marry them when they came to her door? Where is your wife?
She couldn't help but said to Gu Yuncheng: "We really need this money now, can't you get married later?"

As soon as these words came out, Gu Yuncheng's face turned dark. Gu's mother was surprised at first, and then said: "The wedding date has been agreed upon by both families, how can it be changed casually?"

The most important thing is, why should I change it for you?
Zhang Jinxiu still insisted, "But we..."

"Okay." Mother Gu interrupted her, "I understand your feelings, but we have to use the money ourselves and can't lend it to you. You'd better go to other people's homes and ask."

(End of this chapter)