The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 14 Ambitious and ambitious to establish a great cause (recommended for collection)

As soon as Jia Lian left, Xing Zhong hurried back to his wife and daughter. Mrs. Lu was talking to Xiuyan. Seeing her husband's face beaming with joy, Xing Zhong hurriedly asked, "Did Jia Lian agree?"

Xing Zhong smiled and patted his chest: "Is it possible that I can be worse? Jia Lian is overjoyed! It's our girl who is so good that she caught Jia Lian's weakness at once. This kid is really greedy, but greed also has its benefits, at least We can help Miss Lin keep a small part of her property."

Xiuyan hurriedly said: "Jia's family is the most snobbish place, their clothes are a little poor, they can be trampled under the mud, after all, it's not all about money, Jia Lian is also a person, Jia Lian is also short of money, It's no wonder he wasn't tempted. However, I was surprised that Jia Lian agreed so happily. I thought he would hold on to it for a few days, and when he really couldn't make up his mind, he would ask his father."

Xing Zhong laughed: "This is the person who knows the current affairs. I don't think Jia Lian can do a serious business, but he is a bit talented. If he really left Brother Ruhai's money, half of it will be invested in Jia Lian, and the other part will be given to Miss Lin. Buying land, in the future, she will be able to live comfortably in the capital just for rent."

Lin Ruhai was a sensible person, he knew that once the money entered the gate of Jia's house, it would be difficult for his daughter to see it again.Just don't give it, Daiyu is not stingy with the crime of carrying the money, all kinds of conspiracies and tricks will follow one after another, Lin Ruhai understands her daughter, how can her daughter be the opponent of those people?Instead of being reluctant to part with her, it's better to let go of the old lady openly, and sell a favor from the Jia family.

It is impossible to say that there is no complaint here.Lin Ruhai's money was not blown by the wind, it was the hard-earned money accumulated little by little by generations of the Lin family.Xing Zhong and his wife, as the objects of Lin Ruhai's orphanage before his death, hoped that Jia Lian would leave some for Lin Daiyu.The family of three discussed and discussed, but in the end they still felt that Jia Lian was the key.Just like cutting meat, this second master Lian took a slanted edge. As long as he is a little bit biased, he can say that 100 million taels is 80 taels, or even less.Even if the Jia family had doubts, would they still have the nerve to come to Yangzhou and Suzhou to inquire?

Thinking of the Jia family's greed, Xing Zhong couldn't help frowning: "Brother Ruhai is worried that Miss Lin is guilty of the crime, but it is not enough to hand over all the money to the Jia family. We have been entrusted by Brother Ruhai to do our best. Help Miss Lin as much as you can."

On the second day, the Lin residence was basically cleaned up, except for a few loyal servants who were unwilling to be dismissed, the rest were returned to their slave status, and they were allowed to return to their hometowns to live a comfortable life.Naturally, among these loyal servants were the chief steward Lin Xiang and his children.With two dark circles under his eyes, Jia Lian stopped Xing Zhong who was about to go out at the door of the study.

"Uncle." Jia Lian looked at Xing Zhong, half seeking advice and half flattering, "Nephew, please show me the way."

Jia Lian didn't close his eyes all night, thinking that at home he was an upright [-]-foot man, and he didn't even have a career of his own, so he deserved to be called "Second Master"?He is not Jia Baoyu's solid-eyed idiot who just wants to hang out with his daughter in the inner house.Jia Lian thinks he cherishes her confidante, but she has to have the capital to cherish her, doesn't she?If I can really do what my uncle told me, I will create a great cause in Suzhou and even Jiangnan.
Why should I be afraid of the tigress at home?

Thinking of this, Jia Lian's attitude towards Xing Zhong became more respectful: "Uncle is a real person and doesn't show his face. It's a pity that my nephew didn't get to know uncle earlier. I've been confused for these years."

Xing Zhong laughed, "What kind of a real person am I? You should meet your aunt very much, and it is worthwhile to come to Jiangnan once."

Jia Lian was amazed, the woman in his heart was as gentle as Grandma Xiao Rong in the East Mansion, or she was like a poor woman in her own family.Jia Lian didn't care about it in his heart, but his lips were humble and tight.

Xing Zhong led Jia Lian to the yard where he was currently living. Xiuyan was helping Lin Daiyu pack the things that should be packed, but she was not here. Mrs. Lu and the third aunt of the Xing family were talking about opening a shop in Yangzhou.Suddenly seeing Jia Lian coming in, the third aunt hurriedly turned around and went to Xiuyan.

Jia Lian met Lu Shi when he first entered the Lin Mansion, and he was probably like Li Wan and You Shi. At first, Jia Lian didn't pay attention to it, thinking that it was just a soft noodle dumpling, which was easy to knead.

Lu asked Jia Lian to sit on the round chair opposite, and said with a smile: "Since you want to start a career, you must have a plan in mind. First, where will the capital come from? Second, what kind of business do you do? You can't do both. Eyes blackened, shirtless."

Jia Lian said shyly, "He Zeng came to the capital. It's just a little accumulation of my nephew over the years. If I tidy it up, there will be more than two thousand taels."

Lu said with a smile: "It's not bad if it's a small business. Don't be upset, nephew. My aunt will tell you the truth in front of you. The 2000 taels can be bought in Yangzhou or Suzhou. I'm afraid I can just buy a shop." , and nothing else can be done. Is the nephew only willing to be a nephew? What is it enough to collect a hundred taels of rent a year?"

Lu's words hit Jia Lian's mind.In other people's homes, 100 taels can support a large family, not only fish and meat every day, but also buy a few beautiful maids to serve.But for people like Jia Lian, a hundred and ten taels is just a reward for listening to a few tunes and tipping fans.

Seeing Jia Lian bowing her head and feeling unhappy, Mrs. Lu and Xing Zhong looked at each other with a smile, and took advantage of the heat to say, "Auntie has a ready-made business here. I wonder if you would like it?"

Jia Lian suddenly raised his head, overjoyed: "Auntie, please enlighten me."

"I heard that your daughter-in-law's family used to be in charge of all countries entering the palace to pay homage. Whenever foreigners come, they will be supported by your daughter-in-law's family. Is there such a thing?"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "Auntie is right, it is indeed the Wang family. But hey, these years, the Shibo Department has been deserted, and the Wang family has long since lost this job."

Lu shook his head disapprovingly: "Where is Shibosi deserted, it is clear that he is using the majesty of the royal family to do his own business."

Jia Lian was very interested and hurriedly asked, "What does Auntie say?"

Xing Zhong interjected: "You are in the north, and you don't know the news in the south. In the past two or three years, foreign fleets have often docked in Quanzhou, Guangzhou, Yangzhou and other places, or local big merchants have sent giant ships to Southeast Asia. , Silla and other places, after more than half a year of travel, once you get it, the cost of 1 taels can be doubled tenfold."

Jia Lian's eyes were greedy and yearning, hesitatingly said: "No way? How can there be such a big profit?"

Lu said with a smile: "Why not? The humble porcelain bowls, silks, and tea leaves we have here are all money? The ivory, gems, and gold that we exchanged for. Oh, people's eyes are dazzled. My The first time I was a guest at the magistrate’s house in Suzhou, a businessman gave me a rhinoceros horn wine glass, which envied everyone’s eyes.”

Jia Lian felt uncomfortable, "Aunt, Uncle, I"

Xing Zhong laughed in his heart, Jia Lian is really a man of the wind.Now let's put uncle behind and call him aunt first, so he is not a mediocre person.

Xing Zhong and his wife pursed their lips and smiled but did not speak. Jia Lian was forced to do nothing, and finally said in a low voice, "I, I want to borrow Sister Lin's money first." , "It's not that I was greedy for sister Lin's money. When my nephew earns furniture, he will definitely return it several times."

Mrs. Lu didn't care whether Jia Lian wanted to pay it back or not. Even if she paid it back, she would probably give it to Jia's family. Mrs. Lu cared about other things. She smiled and said, "How much does my nephew plan to embezzle?"

Jia Lian took his hand out of his cuff, stretched out an index finger, and looked at the two tentatively: "10 taels?"

This guy is so greedy.

Lu Shi and Xing Zhong were secretly shocked. They thought that no matter how brave this kid was, he would only be worth about [-] yuan, otherwise he would not be able to go to Jia's house to pay the bill.

Jia Lian saw that Xing Zhong and his wife were silent and their faces were weird, his face turned red, and he hurriedly explained: "Auntie, uncle, don't worry, my nephew is not just for himself. I thought, since it is Sister Lin's money , why don't you forget about sister Lin, and transfer all the money lost to me, if it can be doubled ten times as my aunt said, I will split half with sister Lin."

This is exactly what Lu Shi and Xing Zhong wanted, Lu Shi hurriedly said: "Are you telling the truth?"

Jia Lian stood up and nodded cautiously: "If there is a little bit of hypocrisy, Jia Lian is willing to be a cow or a horse for Sister Lin in the next life, and a slave for the rest of her life."

Xing Zhong hurriedly stepped forward to hold Jia Lian back: "We believe what my nephew says."

The three of them discussed how to proceed back to Suzhou and how to repair Lin Ruhai's grave.

In this way, Jia Lian and Lin Daiyu will definitely not be able to return to the capital in time for the next year.In addition, Jia Lian was eager to start a career now, and was eager to find an excuse to stay in the south of the Yangtze River, so he sent Zhao'er, a servant, back to Rongguo Mansion to report.

Zhao'er is the No.1 in Jia Lian's confidant, a hundred times stronger than Wang'er, who is full of honey and sword.Jia Lian knew that when he sent people back this time, the elder was the first to ask about the Lin family's money, so Jia Lian was worried about sending someone else.

On the night of returning to Beijing, Jia Lian called Zhao'er to his side, and said carefully: "I have already said everything that should be said, remember, no matter who asks, you can't tell us about our love for Uncle Xing." .”

Zhao'er scratched her head in confusion: "Why is that? Second Lord? Logically speaking, Uncle Xing is the eldest wife's brother. If I told her, wouldn't Eldest Wife take a high view of Second Lord?"

Jia Lian looked at Zhao'er with a sneer: "Don't you see the stupid things? Uncle Xing and the eldest wife are not on the same road. You don't see us coming to Yangzhou these days, whether it's Uncle Xing or Auntie, which one is better?" Did you ask the eldest wife a little bit? If you want to make a fortune with the second master and me, don't say anything, even the second grandma."

Zhao'er hurriedly said: "Second Master, don't worry, Second Grandma's little one doesn't say a word."

Only then did Jia Lian smile all over his face: "Good boy, you can't go wrong with your second master." Jia Lian explained to Zhao'er again, if the elder master and the second wife asked how much money the Lin family could bring back, they only said that the second master was sold in Jiangnan now. The remaining few shops should have 80 million taels in total.

Jia Lian kept an eye out, the old man saw that Yinzi was his own father, if he knew that he was secretly hiding it, he would break his legs.At that time, the teachers at home must be asked to check all the lists.Jia Lian asked Zhao'er to send a message to the capital, let them be disappointed first, and see more than 10,000+ when they go back, why don't they let themselves go happily?
The next day, Zhao'er took two people and hired a very suitable boat to go to the capital.

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PS: Xiaohe entered the Qing Yunbang, thanks to the editor Coke, thank you Coke, although my word count is very small, but I will write with my heart.Thank you Xiaoguang for the peach blossom fan, hehe~~
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