Chapter 142: Trouble with loan sharks
Master Chen came here early in the morning, and he was actually a little sorry for Li Yun. Who would have thought that Aunt Zhao, who has always been honest and capable, could do such a thing? But things have reached this point, and no matter how much they say, it would be useless. Moreover, he doesn't want the academy to be in a mess now. So he plans to take back the shop.
Li Yun and Li Fang are busy as usual. Recently, tofu brains have sold very well. It is a good thing to have a good business, but people have become busy. Fortunately, Zhao Sheng is here during this period, and he does all the heavy work and physical strength.
Li Fang looked at Master Chen, who was far away from the shop with sharp eyes. She couldn't help but greet him enthusiastically. Master Chen smiled at her and said, "Xiaofang, how is your shop's business going recently?"
In fact, it is better for him to speak, because the two sisters Li Yun are really not doing anything bad. Will it be bad for him to do this yourself?
"Mr. Chen, our business has been pretty good recently, especially since my brother-in-law has returned and has another helper. The business is getting better and better. By the way, what are you looking for us for?" Li Fang said, while asking Master Chen to go to the shop to sit.
Li Yun was not idle, and admitted her white and tender tofu brain in one bowl after another, and handed over the process of adding soup to Zhao Sheng. Zhao Sheng has learned a lot recently, so the work of the hall is naturally his.
"Xiaoyun, the business is good." Master Chen smiled kindly at Li Yun.
"Godfather, look at what you said, it's all about your blessing. Have you eaten? First try our latest tofu brain, taste it? Let's see how it tastes?" Li Yun said and served Master Chen a bowl. In fact, the Wang family shop made such a fuss. She was also worried about how long her own shop could be done here. After all, eating a food shop is not a trivial matter, and it may also have an impact on the reputation of the academy. Maybe this is not only a lesson, but also a dazzling test for Master Chen.
Master Chen waved his hand. It was not easy for others to sell some food, so how could he eat it for nothing. "No, it's so bad. You are doing business, and this food is used to make money. I..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Yun. "Godfather, what you said is wrong. You all recognize me as your daughter. Do you still need to be polite to me for this bowl of tofu brain?"
She laughed as she said and said, Master Chen really felt that it was not good to refuse something, so she couldn't help but say, "Okay, I'll try it. It's really my blessing to have you as my daughter."
Zhao Sheng did not expect that there was such a complicated relationship here.
"Sister Yun, when is your shop selling buns? I think you have been selling this tofu brain recently, but this one is not full?"
Because the farming is about to be busy, she can't leave the work in the field, so she doesn't have so much time to make buns. In addition, the Wang Family Shop affairs make her feel a little worried.
Li Yun smiled faintly and said, "I have been too busy recently. Maybe I haven't made buns for this period of time. And will you get tired of eating buns every day? I've made this kind of small cakes these days, and it tastes very delicious. Don't you like it?"
"We can eat such things on weekdays. When the weather is hot, we don't like to eat too greasy. The buns are just right, so we can't eat enough."
Li Yun thought about how it should be based on the tastes of most people, but she didn't know how long she could last here.
Master Chen looked at Zhao Sheng and couldn't help but say, "Are you Xiaoyun's husband?"
Zhao Sheng nodded, "Teacher Chen, thank you for renting the shop to us so that we will be today."
After hearing Zhao Sheng's words, Master Chen felt even more unaware of what to do to take back the shop.
Zhao Liang has been working on the construction site recently, but while he is working and resting, he likes to watch others gamble. However, although he likes to play, he has never gambled because he does not have money.
"Zhao Liang, I think you watch us play every day. Don't you itchy? Do you want to play a few games? If you don't have money, I can lend it to you first. This is very simple. Look at the fifty cents, it may double in a while. At that time, you are still afraid that you will not have money to pay it back to me?" The thin and small man encouraged Zhao Liang.
In fact, Zhao Liang was itchy when he watched here every day, and his hands were itchy. He couldn't control himself with the instigation from others. "Then I'll do it, but what should I do if I don't have money?"
"Zhao Liang, didn't I say it all, did I lend it to you?"
"But what if I lose and have no money to pay it back"
"Then I'll give it to me after you get the wages."
Zhao Liang thought that he would not lose money in this way, at most, only fifty cents were allowed. At worst, he would move more bricks and earn back the money. He really didn't have to worry about anything.
"That's right, I'll just have a play!"
"Come on, buy it and leave, press the big and small!"
"One, two, three, small!"
“Big…”
"Oh, I won again! Haha... Sorry, these are mine!" Zhao Liang looked at a person who was playing and won a lot of money. He was immediately excited. If he could win so much money, he would not have to work in the future. He thought about it and felt very beautiful.
"Brother, have you seen it? It's easy to make money. We can only make money by working so hard all day long. Look at how quickly this money comes!"
Zhao Liang didn't say anything, but he thought this was indeed a good way to make money.
"Young Master, since you have come, why not come and play a few games, and you can suppress the big and small ones. If you win, it will double! We are doing a loss-making business, and I hope everyone can make more money."
Zhao Liang thought to himself how could there be such a stupid person? Since he could make money, why not make money? However, he didn't understand the rules here, so he asked the person around him. "How to play this? I don't know how to do it!"
"It's very simple. Isn't there a size here? You have to pay attention to the sound of dice to decide whether to put the silver here or there. Don't you watch others play often on weekdays? Why haven't you learned it until now?"
Zhao Liang smiled embarrassedly, so he slowly walked into the trap set by others. "I'll buy it!"
So people buy small, only he buys big, and people look at him despise him, and even his friend has a bitter face. "Zhao Liang, have you really decided to buy big?"
Zhao Liang nodded, regardless of everyone's opposition.
When everyone opened the dice box, everyone was stunned. Zhao Liang was stunned. He didn't expect that he could guess it. "Five, Six, Big!"
"Zhao Liang, you are so awesome!"
Zhao Liang's eyes were straightened. The money was all his own. It felt like he was dreaming. He was extremely happy. He had never seen so much money before. He would leave if he wanted it. The money had been enough for a while, but he was about to leave, and others were not happy.
"Where can you go if you win the money, you want to go where you can do such a cheap thing? Let's come again!" Zhao Liang was pulled over.
Zhao Liang couldn't help but smile and said, "It's true, I'm afraid that you will lose even your pants!" This is a merciless mockery, which is a great excitement for those who lose money.
Zhao Liang won the money again, but the first two were just luck, and the latter was not good. He lost two consecutive games, but the more he won and lost, the heavier he felt. But the next time he lost, he lost a lot of money, but he lost a lot of money.
He was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, but seeing his fortune getting worse and worse, he said directly: "I won't play anymore!"
He ridiculed others just now, and others are dealing with him in this way, "Oh, didn't you just say that I only lost a pair of pants? Who is it now? If you can't afford to lose, don't come and play, lest you be embarrassed. If you want to not play, you can kneel down and beg for mercy and call me Grandpa, and I will spare you!"
Such an insult is difficult for Zhao Liang to accept, so he would not agree at all, "Come on, who is afraid of whom?"
"Do you still have money to play?"
Zhao Liang really has no money, but now he wants to make money, so he just happens to meet an "acquaintance". This acquaintance is not from the same village, who specializes in loan sharks, and is known as Zhao Jinsan. He is particularly rich. If you don't pay back the money within the specified time, it will be profitable and mortgaged with land and real estate.
Therefore, ordinary people dare not borrow usury unless they have no choice. First, they are afraid of profits that cannot be paid, and second, they are afraid of Zhao Jinsan's debt collection methods.
Since he can afford usury, he has people in the government. He is a person who dares not provoke anyone.
Anyone who dares to slander her will definitely die miserably.
When Zhao Liang saw Zhao Jinsan, he seemed to see hope, especially for those who have become addicted to gambling.
"Uncle Zhao, I really didn't expect to see you here. Do you have the money on hand now? I want to borrow some?"
Zhao Jinsan looked at Zhao Liang and shook his head: "It's not that I look down on you, but you are like this. I'm worried that you can't afford to pay back the money. There are silver, but when it expires, it will be profitable, one cent a day. After the expiration, the principal and interest must be paid in one go, otherwise..."
"I naturally know this. You don't believe me, and you don't believe my second brother. Look at the couple doing business so well. Look at the clothes on my second brother, do you think our family can't afford to pay your money? I don't borrow much, just thirty taels of silver!" He really spoke up and wanted to move back the cost.
"Thirty taels of silver are too little, so don't lend it! I, Zhao Jinsan, have at least one hundred taels of silver here. If you don't have this amount, you won't lend it!" Zhao Jinsan looked at Zhao Liang and said seriously.
Chapter completed!