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Chapter 144 Three Advances and Three Retreats ([-])

Counting it down, this is the third time, Mo Zi lowered her eyes and meditated.

The first time, Qiu Sanniang asked her if she believed in fortune telling.If she had said the letter without hesitation, there would probably not be a second temptation.In the carpentry workshop, Qiu Sanniang talked about shipbuilding, if she accepted it with great joy, she would not survive the third time.

She is willing to listen to other people's opinions on small matters, but she must think through herself on major matters. The more others say what she wants, the more Qiu Sanniang will deny it.Speaking cautiously, it might as well be said to be the shadow of Qiu Sanniang's childhood.After losing her mother in the early years, no matter how much her father loves her, there is still Mrs. Zhang watching from the sidelines, so she can't speak directly, and she can't do things directly.She seems to be a worried young lady, and she follows her business father around in order to protect herself. This kind of life style that has to be preoccupied, and the way of life that has to be planned by herself, is actually not what she wants, but forced by the environment of.

However, this third time, Mo Zi knew that Qiu Sanniang had admitted the truth, but she didn't understand why.Because, compared to her previous prediction, Qiu Sanniang made a decision a lot sooner.

Here, Mo Zi hadn't thought it through very clearly, but because of Wei Liuniang's troubles over there, Mo Zigu was implicated and she herself was dragged into the water, so she thought it through thoroughly.

In this palace, there are the old concubine and the concubine, who are kind to people on weekdays, but actually have their own means.After yesterday, she saw it more clearly than ever.A young lady who was born in the same family became a real estate agent. The old princess and the princess had no objections, and they were so happy to see it happen in the end. That's right, it was Wei Liuniang who decided to give herself to their grandson. Coupled with the financial resources of the Wei family, they can be the support of Xiao Er's future official career. They have a lot of benefits. How can they really think about Wei Liuniang. If they have good intentions, they will commit suicide in the end regardless of Wei Liuniang's troubles. Xiao Er has already rescued the man, and insisted on sending him back to Luozhou. With the help of the elders of Wei's family to persuade him, he might be able to find a good marriage. After a long time, people may not be stupid. Now it's good, Wei Liu The mother said that they don't care about the status, so they won't give the status.

On the other hand, he was born similarly to Wei Liuniang, so Wei Qiongyu became Xiao San's first wife in his fancy, so he was lucky.But the elders looked down on Wei Liuniang so much, they might not treat themselves like this one day in the future.It is conceivable that if Xiao San treats her badly, no one will stand up and say something fair for her.Now she is acting well with the old concubine and the concubine, but she doesn't know the road ahead.

Therefore, she must plan ahead.

"What do you think about Wei Liuniang?" Qiu Sanniang suddenly changed the subject.

Mo Zi's calculations were never rushed, Qiu Sanniang talked about Wei Liuniang, and she talked about Wei Liuniang.

"Obviously, man is not as good as God. Let me just say this, grandma, don't be angry when you hear this. Why didn't Mrs. Wei let Wei Liuniang marry Xiao Sanlang? It was obviously because she was afraid that Xiao San's notoriety of divorcing his wife might make her niece feel wronged.For Wei Liuniang in this way, it goes without saying that the Wei family's thoughts are self-evident, and they definitely want to cultivate a good family.Although Wei Liuniang has become a housemate now, but I don't know that it belongs to my aunt. The Wei family will be disappointed, but they will not cut off contact.Xiao Er's future is bright, and it is probably possible to become a king in the future.Now that the matter is a foregone conclusion, we can only try our best to turn it in a good direction.Xiao Er doesn't want to see Wei Liuniang now, he lives in a garden, he keeps his head down and doesn't see him when he looks up.People's hearts are fleshy, and Wei Liuniang has a beautiful face, and after a long time, she will develop feelings.With feelings, everything will naturally go smoothly.The Wei family has strong financial resources, and when Xiao Erzheng's wife comes in, they may have to rely on her natal family, and it will be a matter of time before they raise a concubine. "She is already Xiao Er's woman in name, Wei Liuniang can have such a troublesome ability, so she should have the wisdom root to be a husband and wife, or is it not tossing around?" "Isn't there still Mrs. Wei?" Wei Liuniang? The concubine knows that Aunt Wei's "Madam Wei" was angry yesterday.Look, in the future, Wei Liuniang's greatest support for her position will still be this aunt.There is a saying that the fat does not flow into the field of outsiders.It's broken. "

Qiu Sanniang laughed, and wanted to go back to test Mo Zi, but she never let her down.

"Wei Liuniang has a wealthy natal family and an aunt who is going to be a side concubine, but what do I have?" The sense of crisis is getting better day by day.

"Grandma has some smart girls like us. In terms of distance, we are by my side all day long, and we can put out any fire." Mo Zi understood that yesterday's incident had irritated Qiu Sanniang.

"That's a good point, especially when I have you, Mo Zi." Qiu Sanniang called her name.

Mo Zi's eyes widened, "I'm flattered that grandma said that."

"Okay, don't pretend. I'll make it clear. I plan to be a good daughter-in-law and an obedient granddaughter-in-law for a period of time. I will straighten out the whole palace, and I may not be able to take care of the outside world. Wang Qiu There is Cen Er in the building, and it's not a new business, so I don't worry if I let it go. It's just Hongyuao. Just thinking about that piece of weeds makes me feel uncomfortable. My ancestor's business is ruined, and my business is not prosperous. Mo Zi, you take over and take care of it. I Don’t ask anything, just look at the ledger, and you are the one who decides all matters.” Qiu Sanniang formally proposed that Hong Yuao should be handed over to Mo Zi.

At this time, it is no longer a trial, but to start negotiating conditions.

Mo Zi looked at Qiu Sanniang.

Qiu Sanniang put down her pen, and picked up a piece of paper on the left and right, "According to your method, each person has a copy."

new contract?

"Grandma might as well read it to me, maybe I'll change it." Lo and behold, this is the right time.Obviously thinking about death in his heart, there was a smile on his face, but he didn't have the slightest meaning.

With Qiu Sanniang's acquiescence, the two are now evenly matched and equal in status.

"I'm lazy to follow the script, but I can give a general idea. Listen carefully. I'll give you 2000 taels of silver. It's up to you how big the shipyard will be and how many people you want to invite." The first item.

"2000 taels, a little less." Bargaining.

"That's not negotiable, you know I'm the cheapest." In order to save money, I would rather belittle myself.

"But the money is not enough, so I can't do anything." Continue to fight.

"If you have more money, do more things. If you have less money, do less things. I didn't ask you to build a big place, just do some small jobs, like ferries and painting boats." This is the second strip.

Point, the two agree.She doesn't intend to make the cake bigger, she just wants to do something she loves independently.

"For Hongyu'ao, I don't have any hope of making big money. Let me tell you. A small painting boat costs a hundred taels of silver, and the wood is not cheap. Including the wages of the boat craftsman, it takes ten days and a half a month to complete. , It would be nice to make a net profit of 30 taels. Now, there is nothing in Hongyuao. If you start from scratch, it will take a month or two to build a farm and a house, and it may take another month or two to find a way to take over the job. No reputation, no good boatman, no experience, this year, if you can earn back my capital, it will be considered pretty good." Fundamentally, Qiu Sanniang has zero understanding of the shipbuilding industry.

Of course Zi must agree with her, otherwise what, tell her that she is wrong, can she make money?I am not stupid.

"Of course, for you, my expectations are always a little higher. Let's limit it to one year. After one year, if there are 5000 taels in the book, I will give you—what you want most." The degree of understanding is Zero, and the cute money is one hundred.

"5000 taels. According to your calculation, I have to sell fifty of the small painting boats worth a hundred taels of silver. If one boat takes half a month of work, I can only make 24 boats a year. Plus you As I just said, I may not be able to start work at all in the first three months. How can I not figure this out?" I said in my heart: Fortunately, I am not asking for pure profit.

"That's right, other people can only make 24, but it's not difficult for you, Mo Zi, to make [-]?" Well, her expectation, the expectation of Mo Zi, is more than double that of ordinary people.

"Hehe, grandma thinks highly of me. It's okay to say anything else, this shipyard—it's really difficult. I can't do 5000 taels of silver." Actually, it is really difficult.

Qiu Sanniang's previous assumptions were not unreasonable.The first three or four months of the shipyard belonged to the preparatory period, and construction could not be started at all.Without boatmen, just having a venue is not enough.Customers who want to book a boat come to see that the place is empty, who will place a deposit?If you want to find a boatman, you have to pay money.Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and craftsmen have a higher status than merchants.Some master craftsmen who are famous all over the world are supported by the imperial court with thousands of gold.Although Mo Zi is comparable to those people, he can't do it alone.

"Mo Zi, I know it's not easy. If it was easy, I wouldn't let you do it. You give me back the 5000 taels, and I will give you back your freedom." This is the only way to make this smart girl do difficult things.

"Freedom? Grandma, it's hard for a smart woman to cook without rice. Even if you cut me down by two or three years, I'm still in trouble." Confirm, confirm.

"You are smart, why are you still stupid? What is the reduction of two or three years? One year later, there are 5000 taels on the account, and the contract we signed at the beginning will be void. You are no longer my girl, and you can't redeem yourself. It doesn’t matter if you can transfer it, you don’t have to worry about it. Only you can be your own master when you get rid of the slave status and get the household license again. I can’t punish you without food, and others can’t teach you for me. How, I Is that clear enough? Less words" Qiu Sanniang understands Mo Zi.

"……"sigh.

"Why are you sighing?" The shrewd man laughed.

"Grandma, what if I can't hand over 5000 taels?" There's nothing that benefits her, so it's better to finish the sentence.

"I really like fighting with you. It's very simple. If you can't hand it over, you can sign a new one. However, it is a lifelong death contract. From now on, your marriage will be decided by me, and you will be assigned to my own servant? Even your son and daughter My property is gone." It's a one-time solution, once and for all.

"...Then can I not be in charge? Just serve by grandma's side, and be released when the age is over?" Ruthless means that all the chips are on the table, and if you don't succeed, you will be benevolent.The wise man gritted his teeth and pursed his lips.

"No." With her small chin propped up, her bright face was like Xia Chi's radiance, "Also, you can't borrow it or transfer it. The 5000 taels can only be earned by the shipyard."

Mo Zi looked at the two black and white sheets of paper.

You know, this fingerprint, to press, or not to press?

Chapter 144 Three Advances and Three Retreats ([-])

Chapter 144 Three Advances and Three Retreats