Volume 1 Battle in the Sand Garden Chapter 36 Creating something out of nothing
After breakfast, Qin Zhong lay on the bed to catch up on his sleep. Something unexpected happened last night and he didn't sleep for long at all. Moreover, it was the first time he really participated in the battle. He was excited and nervous at the same time, and his heartstrings were always tense. At this moment, he relaxed and felt sleepy.
Feelings came over him immediately. However, as soon as he closed his eyes, Xiao Nizi's screams could be heard in the courtyard.
Qin Muyao got the soap and was very happy last night. The three girls took turns to take a bath. However, it was the first time they used the soap and they couldn't master how to use it. They thought it was like bath beans, so they kept scrubbing. As a result, the more they rubbed, the more foam they produced.
It actually filled the bathtub. Under the light, the bubbles changed in colors, and several people had a great time playing.
I huddled in the bathtub, unwilling to get out of the bath even though the water was cold.
Qin Muyao discovered something good, and of course she wanted to share it with her sisters. But she heard about it too late yesterday. There were only a few pieces of soap left in San Bao'er, and Qin Muyao had many close friends. The Wang family sister got two pieces, and the Li family sister also got two pieces.
, naturally we cannot leave out the Liu family sister and the Zhang family sister. After a little calculation, the number is too different.
She found her favorite scented powder, let Juaner hold it, and walked straight to Xikuoyuan.
"Huzi, Huzi." Qin Muyao called, pushing the door open and walking into the room.
"Sister." Qin Zhong didn't even have to guess, he knew why his sister was here. "Not enough soap?"
"That's right." Qin Muyao pouted immediately and said, "No one can be left behind."
"Okay." Qin Zhong said, "When I make a new one, you can give it away as you like."
"Also, that fragrant powder is not my favorite." Qin Muyao said, grabbing the fragrant powder bag in Juan'er's hand and stuffing it into Qin Zhong's hand. "This time, I want to use Xianzi Jade Face Powder.
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Qin Zhong took it and put it to his nose to smell it. It was indeed fragrant and pleasant, just like his sister's smell.
"Don't worry, it will be done soon." Qin Zhong said.
While they were talking, the servant suddenly came to deliver a message, saying that there was a woman outside the door who asked to see the second young lady.
"Who is it?" Qin Muyao was a little surprised. If it was a close friend of hers, the concierge would not stop him and would bring him in to see her. Only those the concierge had never seen before would not dare to let him in easily.
It turns out that the woman outside the door is Dahu's sister, named Axiu, who is already twenty years old. Axiu has a strong body because she has been practicing martial arts since she was a child. Although she is dressed in simple and crude clothes, she has a heroic appearance and is not timid like a woman.
Although she was not married, she was known as a widow. She could not go to Qin Chong directly, so she asked to see Qin Muyao.
After explaining it in two sentences, Qin Muyao suddenly laughed, took Axiu's hand, and returned to Xikuoyuan.
"Sister Axiu." Qin Zhong recognized Axiu and quickly greeted her.
Axiu smiled slightly and said, "Brother Huzi, sister didn't disturb you, did she?"
"No, no." Qin Chong smiled.
"The big brother in my family is stupid and can't explain the brewing business." Axiu said quickly, "Sister, I'm here to ask if there might be more people? I have several sisters and I'd like to find a job to do."
The military families in Nanchengxiang generally have a difficult life. Especially when there are many children in the family, they have to make do with the east wall to pay for the west wall, relying on loans to live. However, the loans have to be calculated with interest, the burden is getting bigger and bigger, and the debts are high. It has even reached the point of selling their children.
The situation of selling girls. I heard that Qin Zhong had errands here, so naturally they came in large numbers.
"Sister Axiu, it's like this." Qin Zhong thought about it for a while and said, "The brewing side is mainly a labor-intensive job, and we need to find some strong men. The other one is making soap, and the work is not easy.
If you’re tired, you can invite some women to do it. But we’ve just started preparations, so there won’t be too many people.”
"That's it." Axiu pondered. She knew about making wine, but she had never heard of the name of soap. She didn't know if she could do it, so she couldn't help but hesitate in her heart. "What is soap?"
"Sister Axiu." Qin Muyao chuckled, flipped her palm lightly, and took out a piece of soap. "This is soap. It can be used for laundry and face washing, and can also be used for bathing. It is fragrant and smooth, and there is a lot of Momo.
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Axiu stared at the soap and took a deep sniff. Sure enough, the scent was fragrant.
"Isn't it too wasteful to use this for washing clothes?" Axiu didn't go on. Isn't it too wasteful to use such a beautiful and fragrant thing for washing clothes? In her opinion, this is a waste of natural resources. In Nancheng, more than 80% of people do laundry.
All used are plant ash. Although washing is more troublesome, it is also cheap.
"It's easy to make soap." Qin Zhong continued, "Once you become proficient, you can make at least a thousand yuan per person per day. If you pay a penny per piece, you can make a thousand yuan per day."
"A thousand cents?" Axiu and Qin Muyao exclaimed at the same time.
In principle, one thousand fen is always enough. Now that prices have risen, it is only 800 fen.
One thousand yuan is by no means a fraction, it can buy more than two stones of food. One stone is one hundred and fifty kilograms, and two stones and three hundred kilograms are enough to feed a family for several months. What's more, this is just a day's income. Axiu was shocked, she never
I never thought I could earn so much money. For a moment, I felt a little hesitant and didn’t know what to say.
"Can you really earn so much?" Qin Muyao pulled Qin Zhong's arm, unimaginable.
"This is all hard-earned money." Qin Zhong looked calm and continued, "Sister Axiu, at the end of each month, take stock of the profit of the month, and you still have a dividend." This is the big boss, and Qin Zhong's feelings for his brothers.
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"Brother Huzi." Axiu was stunned for a moment and finally came to his senses. "How can this be done?"
"Sister Axiu, if you don't mind, we can start work tomorrow." Qin Chong suddenly remembered that Axiu would bring her sisters with her, and continued, "Sister's good sisters can come."
"Really?" Axiu's purpose of coming here today is to fight for a chance for the sisters. Seeing Qin Zhong agree, she was overjoyed and said thank you repeatedly, with tears in her eyes.
Qin Chong sighed secretly, the life of the Xiang Army in Nancheng was really too hard. Such an opportunity to work would make A Xiu so grateful. It would be unimaginable for future generations. Only when you are in it can you realize how difficult life is.
.With no culture, no background, no connections, even wanting to leave Shayuan Prison is just wishful thinking.
"Big tiger and little tiger are all my brothers. Sister Axiu, please don't say thank you."
"Okay, okay. The big tiger and the little tiger are blessed to recognize you as their brother."
Axiu had tears in her eyes, but her heart was filled with joy. She left Qin Mansion and immediately ran towards Nancheng.
In the west courtyard, Qin Muyao looked unhappy and spoke in a strange manner.
"Humph, I'm so kind to my sister. One thousand cash a day, and there are dividends."
Qin Zhong looked up at the sky and pretended not to hear anything. He moved towards the door little by little. His sister was jealous, so it would be useless to persuade him. Maybe the more he persuaded her, the more angry he would become, and he would get even more angry, so he just ran away.
"Brother Qin Chong, I also want to make soap." Xiao Nizi ran over and grabbed Qin Chong's sleeve.
"You can't, you can't make soap." Qin Zhong refused immediately.
"Why not?" Xiao Nizi blushed, thinking that Qin Zhong looked down on her.
"You have to study medicine well and learn all your father's medical skills." The last time I met Mr. and Mrs. Cui, Mr. Cui took out a medical book, gave it to Xiao Nizi, and told her to practice diligently. Xiao Ni
Although he is young, he is extremely talented. He can identify medicines, feel pulses and identify acupoints, and he can make soup and sing songs with just opening his mouth. He is already quite good at it.
How could such a good seedling be delayed by a piece of soap?
"Wouldn't it be better to add some medicinal materials to the soap, which can not only bathe but also nourish the body?"
"That's right." Qin Zhong looked surprised, rubbed Xiao Nizi's head, and said happily, "Medicinal soap, why didn't I think of it?" In just one moment, Xiao Nizi's head was already messed up by Qin Zhong's rubbing.
Nizi blushed and avoided Qin Zhong's troublesome hands. She covered her hair and looked like she was about to cry.
Qin Chong was also shocked and realized something was wrong. He sneered and ran away.
As soon as they left the gate, San Bao'er also chased after them. The two laughed strangely and walked towards the post road. Wu Chengzu's invitation was for noon today. Qin Chong had no horse to ride, so he walked to the county seat. Now is the time
They set off. Thinking of the horses, Qin Chong felt deeply resentful. He was guarding tens of thousands of horses, but he couldn't ride them.
The two of them chatted and laughed together for more than an hour before arriving at the east city gate.
Arriving here again, Qin Zhong couldn't help but think of the last time. It was also at the East City Gate. He had a bet with Wu Chengzu and won A'e in one fell swoop. The people watching saw Qin Zhong's shocking arrow, and the cheers and cheers seemed to be still in their ears.
After entering the city, I immediately felt that the atmosphere was not right. People around me were pointing fingers at Qin Zhong.
Although he didn't say any evil words, his face was full of disgust and resentment, which could not be hidden from others.
"What's going on?" San Bao'er also felt something was wrong.
Being pointed out from behind is like a thorn in the back. This feeling is extremely uncomfortable. San Bao'er is a lively person and he is very articulate. Seeing this, he went to a stall and asked the stall owner. The stall owner recognized San Bao'er.
, but did not hide it from him. "Did your young master offend someone? His reputation was ruined."
"What's going on?" San Bao'er was stunned and asked quickly.
It turned out that it had something to do with A'e. The next day after A'e went home, she threw herself into a well.
Somehow, there was a rumor in Dali City that A'e was kidnapped by Qin Zhong. Although she resisted in every possible way, she still suffered inhuman humiliation. A'e's innocence was stained and she could no longer survive, so she threw herself into a well. You know.
, understood that Qin Chong was gambling with arrows to save people; those who did not know the truth all cursed Qin Chong as worse than a beast.
There are also many rogue gangsters who take the opportunity to spread rumors and make them come alive.
"Damn it, who treated me so badly?" Qin Chong was so angry that his head hurt.
After getting angry, he woke up again. "You said A'e is dead?"
"She said she fell into a well." San Bao'er was also a little disappointed.
"Damn it." Qin Chong felt like his heart was on fire, but he had no way to vent it, and he felt uncomfortable holding it back.
A human life can be lost just like that. If A'e said that she didn't want to live, Qin Zhong didn't believe it. A'e hesitated to go home that night. Now that I think about it, I'm afraid that there is more fear and helplessness hidden in A'e.
At that time, I seemed to have had a premonition that I was worried that I would be rejected and scolded by my family when I returned home.
"I am a vine, and I live by the tree. When I am alive, I am with the forest, and when I die, I am with the dust."
These were the last words A'e left. Did she have the will to die before going back that night?
Qin Zhong guessed, feeling heavy and unable to ignore the decline of life.
Walking silently to the door of a restaurant, he remembered that he was here for a banquet. The person entertaining the guests was the cause of A'e's death. If Wu Chengzu hadn't arrested A'e, there would be no such thing as that person behind him.
eventful.
With a sharp look in his eyes, Qin Zhong stepped into the restaurant and rushed towards the second floor.