The daughter of the splendid good fortune is respected

Chapter 422 Returning to the City for Business (1)
"Haha, I didn't expect sister Mingyu to be shy too."

Xiao Maoyang went to find Mr. Xiao to talk about the academy.I hope that Mr. Xiao can promise to give the academy a thousand taels of expenses every month.

In the past, Mr. Xiao must have readily agreed.But now that Xiao's family is struggling financially, the old lady must have good medicine and medicine, and the whole family has to live.It is necessary to restore the previous relationship, all of which require money.As for the academy, it is a long-term investment. If it is done well, the reputation of the Xiao family will spread, which will bring intangible benefits to the Xiao family.It's just this investment, but now it's embarrassing for Mr. Xiao.

Mr. Xiao didn't promise Xiao Maoyang, but said: "Let me think about this matter carefully. I first reconcile the account with the cashier and calculate the next income. If it is good, the academy will naturally be indispensable. "

Xiao Maoyang was worried, "Father, what if the income is not good?"

Old Master Xiao frowned, "If the income is not good, the academy has to change the rules and be responsible for its own profits and losses like other academies."

Xiao Maoyang immediately became angry, "Old man, how can this be done."

"Why can't this work." Mr. Xiao scolded angrily, "You don't do production, and you don't understand the hard work of making money. Do you think that the monthly expenses of thousands of taels is very little? You are confused."

"Father, it is true that the son does not have to give birth, but the father said well before, let the son let go and do it, and the academy will fully support it. But now that the father has changed his words, how will the son bear it. Besides, the academy has How can you be self-sufficient if you don’t have a living.”

Mr. Xiao glared, "That was in the past. In the past, our Xiaojia West Mansion, not to mention thousands of taels a month for your flowers, even tens of thousands of taels a month, the old man would not frown. But now Our West Mansion has already been strong from the outside and the inside is strong. The mine is gone, and the business has also been affected. Many businesses can no longer be operated with our current power in the West Mansion, and can only be sold. If things go on like this, what will happen to the Xiao family? Have you thought about it?"

"Father, don't you have the 20 taels of silver from Dongfu?" Xiao Maoyang looked at Mr. Xiao bluntly, "Father, can I give my son 2 taels, so that my son can find a way to collect some money, enough to last for two years time."

"The money from the East Mansion? Huh." Old Master Xiao scolded angrily, "The East Mansion has not been moved to this day, and you are still thinking about the money from the East Mansion, you are so confused."

"Could it be that the son's academy will not be run?" Xiao Maoyang was not reconciled.

Mr. Xiao sneered, "You have been studying for so many years in vain, but you are so ignorant. Now Zhixing Academy is not yours alone, but everyone in the academy. Since our Xiao family is in trouble, everyone in the academy should work together. Find a way to solve the problem in the academy. Do you still need the old man to teach you such a simple matter? You are so disappointing to the old man. Go down, the old man does not want to see you, a stupid thing."

Xiao Maoyang became disgraced, and locked himself in the study after returning, neither seeing anyone nor eating.

Han Shi was worried, and after learning about the incident from Han Dongchu, Han Shi gritted his teeth and said to Xiao Maoyang through the door: "Master, you come out first. There is always a way to solve the matter of the silver. For one thing, it’s better to take it out as a concubine and give it to the master for emergency.”

Xiao Maoyang beat something first, which shocked Han Shi a lot.Then he opened the door and said to Mrs. Han: "Take back what you just said, it's not like the academy can't continue. I, Xiao Maoyang, haven't been reduced to using a woman's dowry money."

Han smiled awkwardly, "Master, we are husband and wife, the so-called one body. The master is in trouble, and the concubine can't just watch and do nothing."

"For my husband's affairs, my husband will find a way to solve it. In short, it is impossible for me to use your money. Don't say such things in the future, or I will be rude to you." Xiao Maoyang hummed twice.

Mrs. Han quickly stated, "Whether the master uses my concubine's money or not, the concubine is sincere. The old man has to take care of himself, and the academy can't do without the master. Master, the food is ready, why don't you eat it first. These things are not something that can be figured out in a short while, after eating, it is easy to do things with energy."

"Have someone deliver the food, and I will use it in my study today."

"The concubine will tell you to go on."

Xiao Mingyu prepared meals with Han Shi, "Mother, is father's academy really so short of money?"

Han sighed, "Of course it is true. Your father's academy confiscated the Shuxiu of those poor children, that's all, and provided food and accommodation for free. The monthly expenses are astonishing. Very much. Moreover, the monthly salary offered by Zhixing Academy to gentlemen is two or three times higher than that of Zhongzhou Academy. The monthly salary of gentlemen is also a considerable expenditure. In short, it is a bottomless pit."

Xiao Mingyu said: "Mother, I remember that at the beginning of the construction of the academy, a lot of fields and houses were bought. Those fields are not needed now, so why not rent them out and earn some income every year. As for the houses outside the academy, It can be leased to merchants. There are so many people living in the academy, and there are many people coming and going every day. I think there must be merchants who are willing to go there to open shops and do business. Also, the academy can also publish books. My daughter thinks this It’s also an income.”

"You have a good idea. How about this? I'll go and talk to your father later. But your father's temper is very stubborn, so I'm afraid he won't listen." Han sighed, feeling very uneasy.

Xiao Mingyu said with a smile: "Mother doesn't have to worry too much about this. If father disagrees, let's take a detour and remind the stewards of the academy. They must also hope that the academy can last for a long time. Now that something happened to the academy, if there is any If there is a solution, they will definitely not refuse. If they come forward, I don't think my father will not agree."

"That's a good idea. But let's see what your father means first."

Mrs. Han brought food to Xiao Maoyang, while Xiao Mingyu got up and went back to her yard.

Before reaching the gate of the courtyard, he saw someone guarding him.Taking a closer look, it turned out to be Xiao Mingxuan.I haven't seen her for some days.Xiao Mingxuan became taller and thinner.

Xiao Mingyu stepped forward and looked at the other party with a half-smile.

Xiao Mingxuan became nervous inexplicably, "Sister Seven is looking at me like that, but what is the meaning?"

Xiao Mingyu clamped Xiao Mingxuan's hand, forcing her to look up, "Sister Mingxuan is a rare visitor, I never thought that she would come to me today. By the way, if you don't come to me, I will go to you. You Is your uncle surnamed Mei alright?"

The warm breath sprayed on Xiao Mingxuan's neck, making Xiao Mingxuan extremely nervous. "Sister Mingyu, I, I don't understand what you mean. I have no contact with uncle."

(End of this chapter)