They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 264 Forgot the Qi Family Was Here

Xu Zhichun did not agree directly, which put him in a difficult position.

Master Zhen hurriedly smiled and said, "I know that Madam Xu's family sold all their surplus sweet potatoes and potatoes to the government. We originally thought we could buy some from the government, but it turns out that only the people of your Qingshan County received a little. The rest were either sent to the provincial capital or to other provinces. We can only watch helplessly as they go without getting any. How about Madam Xu give me a little more of each? The price is negotiable, how about one hundred coins per catty?"

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "If someone else asked, I would never give it to them. But since Master Zhen has asked, I can't refuse. Next time I come, I will bring another fifty catties of each item for Master Zhen. Just pay the government's purchase price of ten coins per catty."

Master Zhen was overjoyed: "How can this be? Wouldn't that put Madam Xu at a disadvantage?"

Xu Zhichun laughed and said, "I already took advantage of the Zhen family when I bought the estate, so this is nothing."

Master Zhen was quite pleased with these words. "Very well, then I thank Madam Xu in advance!"

After buying the estate, there are still many things to do. Xu Zhichun and Granny Qin Qing plan to stay for another five or six days before returning home. Tomorrow, they will send Liang Mingliang, Zeng Xiaoyan, and Liang Mingxuan back first.

Zeng Xiaoyan said, "Sister-in-law Zhichun and Granny Qinqing are probably too busy. Let's take Mingxuan back to the county school and then come over to keep you company."

Liang Mingliang nodded in agreement: "Yes, it's more convenient with two more people."

Xu Zhichun felt embarrassed to keep bothering them. This was a family matter, and she would have to deal with it herself sooner or later.

"No need, you can just help me send Mingxuan back. I already have the contracts signed by the thirty tenant households. If anything happens, I can just ask them for help. If all else fails, there's still Master Zhen and Madam Zhen. They might be able to lend a hand. Once Qin Qing and I go to the brokerage to buy some people, we won't be short of manpower."

Granny Qin Qing also smiled and said, "Madam is right. Second Master, Young Master Liang, and Madam Liang, rest assured, this old servant will take good care of you."

What she said made sense. Zeng Xiaoyan already had a soft spot for her, and her inexplicable confidence that she was omnipotent made her admit defeat. She nodded and smiled, "Alright then, Sister-in-law Zhichun is smart and capable, so I won't worry about it! Don't worry, Sister-in-law, we will take good care of Mingxuan when he gets back, and his family will also help look after him."

"Yes, thank you all."

"Sister-in-law, go home early."

"rest assured."

Liang Mingxuan and the others are leaving early tomorrow morning, so they have some time to go out and stroll around, and buy whatever they like.

Although it was just a neighboring county, it was still an hour or two away by mule cart. Cities in other places are always different from our own, and it was quite a novel experience to explore. The group enjoyed themselves immensely. Zeng Xiaoyan even bought quite a few small items.

Xu Zhichun asked Liang Mingxuan if there was anything he wanted to buy. Liang Mingxuan shook his head; he didn't need anything, so he wouldn't buy anything.

I never expected to run into Young Master Qi here.

"Third sister, third brother-in-law, Madam Xu, what a coincidence! When did you come to Qingyang County? Why didn't you tell me? I could have done my duty as a host."

Xu Zhichun felt a surge of disgust and became secretly on guard.

The man's quick glance over just now was smug and meaningful, giving Xu Zhichun goosebumps.

She had finally managed to escape at the dock that day, but she didn't take it too seriously. After all, the two families had no connection and the chances of running into each other again were slim.

Okay, I've contradicted myself.

Flags should not be erected casually, anytime or anywhere.

Then it suddenly occurred to her that the Qi family lived in Qingyang County.
Liang Mingliang instinctively shielded Zeng Xiaoyan behind him, glaring at Young Master Qi with hostility: "What do you want to do? Don't make up relatives without knowing who your third sister and brother-in-law are!" Young Master Qi smiled helplessly: "Brother-in-law, don't be impulsive or act rashly. Blood ties are unbreakable. Why be so heartless? At least in my eyes, you are still relatives of the Qi family, and that will never change."

Zeng Xiaoyan was disgusted and scoffed, "Young Master Qi, have you ever heard a saying?"

"what?"

"Those who offer unsolicited favors are either treacherous or thieves."

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"This is truly bizarre. It's not like I just married into Liangjia Village, and I've never seen Young Master Qi treat us like relatives before. Now that I've severed ties with the Zeng family, Young Master Qi suddenly claims to treat us like relatives. Isn't this tantamount to slapping your in-laws in the face? It's not fair for a son-in-law to do this. Does Young Master Qi's wife know about this? Does she approve of it?"

Young Master Qi was furious. What a sharp-tongued brat!
He gave an awkward yet polite wry smile, "Third Sister—"

"Don't call me Third Sister, I'm not your Third Sister. Is Young Master Qi so eager to claim kinship?"

Qi Tong couldn't help but feel indignant on behalf of his master: "Our young master meant well, but your attitude is just too much!"

Zeng Xiaoyan sneered: "You think this is well-intentioned? I think it's all for ulterior motives."

Liang Mingliang nodded repeatedly: "My wife is right!"

Qi Tong laughed angrily: "Something else you want? What could you possibly have that would make my young master want something else? What a joke!"

"Yeah, I'm not the one who's making a fool of myself! A good dog doesn't block the way, move aside."

"Who are you calling a dog?"

"Whoever blocks the way is a dog."

"You—an unreasonable country bumpkin!"

"If you're going to be reasonable, then get out of my way!"

"you--"

"Alright, Qi Tong, step back." Young Master Qi cupped his hands, his smile stiff and almost impossible to maintain. "The servants are ignorant, please don't take it to heart. Even if they're not relatives, they're still acquaintances, right? Since we've run into each other, let me at least show them some hospitality. If we argue here any longer, who knows how many people will come to watch the show? That wouldn't be good, would it? Qingyue Teahouse is nearby, why don't we go up there and sit for a while? What do you say, Madam Xu?"

Xu Zhichun remained silent. Zeng Xiaoyan and Liang Mingliang were not familiar with him, and she was even less familiar with him, so there was no need for her to speak.

Unexpectedly, this person asked her about it.

Xu Zhichun felt disgusted and nauseous.

Fortunately, she didn't need to say anything. Zeng Xiaoyan instinctively grabbed Xu Zhichun's arm in a protective stance, staring warily at Young Master Qi and sneering, "I knew you had no good intentions! What third sister, third brother-in-law? I knew it! So you're after Sister-in-law Zhichun! You want sweet potatoes and potatoes, huh? No way!"

Xu Zhichun was almost scared to death by her best friend's words!
Thankfully, thankfully, I finally recovered after listening to the second half.
Xu Zhichun had never told anyone about Qi Youyu's disgusting behavior, nor did she want anyone to know.

Because this is just too disgusting! Besides, if it gets out, who knows what kind of rumors will spread?

She almost thought her best friend knew, and her heart nearly jumped out of her chest.