I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 79 Ability
After hearing Jia Cong's words, Jia Yun quickly realized something.

He asked in embarrassment: "It turns out that my nephew misunderstood. Please forgive me, uncle."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "I asked you to do something only because it needs to be kept secret. You have to take some risks."

"But I'm not asking you to kill people or do anything illegal. How can your life be in danger?"

Jia Yun asked hurriedly, "What does Third Uncle want me to do?"

Jia Cong said: "I want you to rent a remote courtyard first, then buy some wine and use it to purify alcohol."

"I have a great use for this alcohol, so the method of purification must be kept secret and must not be leaked."

"Can you do this?"

Jia Yun nodded solemnly and said, "Please rest assured, Third Uncle. I will not let you down."

Jia Cong took out a three hundred taels of silver note and handed it to Jia Yun, saying, "Fifty taels of this three hundred taels of silver will be used to pay your salary first."

"For the remaining silver, you can do what I tell you to do first. Use it first, and I will give you more silver in a few days."

Jia Yun nodded and said, "Yes, Third Uncle, I will rent a suitable house in three days at most."

Hearing Jia Yun's words, Jia Cong nodded.

On the second day, after Jia Cong arrived at the Jia Family School, he could not help but say to Jia Dairu, "Teacher, I plan to study hard at home for the next month and will not come to school."

"If you encounter any problem, please come to the school to ask the teacher for help. I hope the teacher can help you."

At present, Jia Cong's eight-legged essay has reached a minor level of success, and his level has far surpassed Jia Dairu.

After teaching for so long, Jia Dairu no longer had anything to teach Jia Cong.

Now that Jia Cong has come to the clan school, he is basically learning on his own.

However, Jia Cong has been busy with some business matters recently, and it is impossible for him to wait until the day off to deal with everything.

Therefore, there is no need for him to continue wasting time in school.

After listening to Jia Cong's words, Jia Dairu sighed, and after patiently giving some instructions, he finally agreed.

Jia Cong did not leave immediately, but continued to study on his own in the clan school for another day.

After school in the evening, he got on Jia Huan's carriage again.

Seeing Jia Huan in high spirits, he couldn't help but asked with a smile, "Brother Huan, did you sleep for another day today?"

Jia Huan nodded and said, "Ah, who made me feel sleepy when I read? I slept for the whole day today!"

"If you sleep too much during the day, you won't be able to sleep at night. It looks like I can't study so hard tomorrow!"

Jia Huan's words made Jia Cong burst out laughing.

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Brother Huan, starting tomorrow, you don't have to wait for me anymore."

"Starting tomorrow, I will not come to school and will review my lessons at home."

Hearing this, Jia Huan's mind became confused.

He quickly grabbed Jia Cong's hand and asked, "Third Brother Cong, you won't come to school tomorrow?"

"If you leave, what will I do? Who will go to school with me? Who will play with me?"

"Brother Cong, please don't leave, okay? Come again tomorrow, and I'll treat you to delicious food every day."

Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brother Huan, all good things must come to an end. Who can accompany you for the rest of your life?"

"I'm not going tomorrow. Can't you go to school by yourself?"

"Reading more is always good. I have to be patient and read more books in the future."

Jia Huan just shook his head, and after a while he said, "Third Brother Cong, if you don't go, I won't go either. I'll also review my lessons at home!"

Jia Cong glanced at Jia Huan and asked with a half-smile, "Then guess, will the Second Master agree?"

When Jia Huan heard the three words "Second Master", he couldn't help but shudder.

It is true that there is always something better than nothing.

Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh. ...

The next day, Jia Cong did not go to the clan school, but read books at home.

Of course, I reported this to Aunt Mei last night.

Although Aunt Mei did not support him in his heart, she finally acquiesced.

The child cannot help his mother!

In Aunt Mei's eyes, Cong'er had grown up at some point and his ideas were becoming more and more positive.

Before I knew it, he was no longer the little child who needed my life to protect.

Instead, it has grown into a big tree, able to shelter itself from wind and rain.

Looking at Jia Cong's tall figure, Aunt Mei's eyes showed a look of melancholy.

……

Jia Cong was studying hard in his study. Not long after, Qingwen came in and reported, "Third Master, Yun'er wants to see you in the west corridor."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Brother Yun is Brother Yun, there is no need to bring these three words "West Corridor" with him."

"He will be a regular visitor in the future. Next time he comes, there is no need to inform me. I will just bring him in to see me."

Qingwen said, "Yes, Third Master, I've made a note of it."

Soon, Jia Yun was led in.

"Nephew greets Uncle San."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Brother Yun, please sit down and talk."

After Jia Yun sat down, he said to Jia Cong, "Third uncle, I ran around all day yesterday and looked at several houses. I found two suitable ones."

"My nephew didn't dare to make a decision on his own, so he thought of asking Uncle San to come over and take a look, so that he could make a decision."

Hearing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but look at Jia Yun with new respect again.

Jia Cong had just gone to look for Jia Yun the night before yesterday, so only one day had passed since then.

During the day, he visited several houses and found two that were most suitable.

It has to be said that Jia Yun is not only a trustworthy person, but also has outstanding abilities and is not afraid of hard work. He is indeed a rare person.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Brother Yun, for this matter, I'm sure you've traveled a lot. It must have been hard work for you."

"Please sit here for a while. I'll go change my clothes and then we'll go see the house."

Jia Yun smiled and said, "This is what my nephew should do. How can I say it's hard work? Please go ahead, uncle. I'll be waiting for you here."

Not long after, Jia Cong changed his clothes and followed Jia Yun out to see the house.

After leaving Rongning Street, Jia Yun called two carriages and took the two of them to a house in the south city.

This house is slightly bigger than Master Zhao's, and the location is remote enough so transportation is very convenient.

Judging from the location, it just suits Jia Cong's requirements.

The two got out of the car at the door, and the brokers from the brokerage shop were already waiting there.

Yazi took the two of them around the house.

After reading it, Jia Cong was quite satisfied.

Seeing this, Jia Yun asked a few more questions in a low voice, and then started a bargaining tug-of-war with Yazi.

Finally, the two agreed on a price.

Jia Yun rented the house for sixty taels of silver a year and paid a year's rent.

The rent for such a big house in Beijing is really not expensive.

Of course, this is only in the South City. If it were in the East City or the West City, it would definitely not be possible to rent it at this price.

(End of this chapter)