So we will call in the craftsmen tomorrow and after the house repairs are completed, buying a donkey cart will have to be put on the agenda.
Back home, Chen Xiaobei handed the ginseng to Cui Hongyu.
When Cui Hongyu saw these two ginseng trees, his eyes immediately lit up.
"Husband, you have found a treasure today. These two trees are probably fifty years old. One of them is worth at least two taels of silver."
After hearing this, Chen Xiaobei was very excited. It was so good. When he went down the mountain, he was thinking about when he would be able to save enough money to buy a donkey cart.
Now it seems that the distance between myself and the donkey cart is only two ginsengs.
After looking at the ginseng, he also took out a few other plants, but Cui Hongyu's answer made him feel a little disappointed. These plants had no medicinal value, but they were rarely seen at the foot of the mountain.
But I am disappointed. Fortunately, these plants are not toxic and can be eaten as wild vegetables.
Before it got dark, Chen Xiaobei came next door to look for Dachun.
During the slack time in the spring, he would also follow the craftsmen in the village to do some odd jobs, such as repairing houses and so on. Even if he didn't have a good background, at least he could understand.
Dachun was also a little surprised when he heard that Chen Xiaobei was going to renovate his house. This was a big project.
But think about it, after all, Cui Hongyu came here with so much dowry.
From the way Chen Dachun looked at him, Chen Xiaobei could also feel that it was a look that looked at a soft-boiled man.
But these don't matter, the important thing is to get things done first.
Dachun lowered his head and calculated for a long time before he said leisurely, "I still need four taels of silver. In addition, I have to take care of how many days the craftsmen have to eat."
Chen Xiaobei nodded. It was easy to eat and the cost was within his affordability.
"Okay, Dachun, go and help find someone. Let me know when they can come."
Early the next morning.
Chen Xiaobei got up early and rushed to the river. He had to catch a few fish today.
Today I have to go to the city to sell those two people, so I took a few fish with me and also checked out the water bag I ordered.
Another condition is that Chen Xiaobei wants to get the pheasant droppings back from the mountains, but he doesn't have any tools now, so he has to buy two bamboo baskets.
Calculating it this way, today’s expenses are quite a lot.
However, today things went against our expectations. I worked hard all morning and didn't catch a single fish.
Seeing that the sun had already risen, Chen Xiaobei had no choice but to stop fishing and rush to the county town with two ginseng plants.
When he came to Huahao Hall, Jia Wannian's eyes lit up when he saw these two ginseng trees.
He looked at Chen Xiaobei with a smile on his face, "Mr. Chen, what price do you want for this product today?"
Seeing that the other party took the initiative to ask him the price, Chen Xiaobei was secretly happy. He remembered that Cui Hongyu had told him before that these were worth at least two taels, and he had to go higher up to order some.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and held out three fingers, "One tree costs at least this price."
Jia Wannian laughed aloud and cupped his hands at him, "Mr. Chen, let's sit down and talk slowly."
After saying that, he turned around and shouted to the waiter beside him, "Serve tea."
Drinking tea, Jia Wannian said to Chen Xiaobei with a smile on his face, "Mr. Chen, can we discuss the price of these ginseng again? These two ginseng must be at least fifty years old, but your three taels of silver are too high.
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Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei was secretly surprised.
It has to be said that Cui Hongyu's grasp of medicinal materials is really accurate. It has indeed been more than fifty years. Moreover, she also told herself that this ginseng was worth at least two taels of silver. She called it "three taels" purely to increase its worth.
Thinking of this, he smiled slightly and said, "Shopkeeper Jia, since you have said this, for our long-term cooperation, how about I give you half a tael and you add half a tael!"
After hearing this, Jia Wannian lowered his head and thought for a while, and finally a smile appeared on his face.
"Forget it, since Mr. Chen has spoken, I will do as you say."
After saying that, he stood up, walked behind the counter and took out five ounces of copper coins.
A sling of copper coins, a thousand coins, is equivalent to one tael of silver.
Therefore, five ounces of copper coins are equivalent to five taels of silver.
"Mr. Chen, please point it out clearly. This is the five hangings."
Chen Xiaobei took it without even looking at it. How could such a big Huahao Hall be even a little bit inferior to his own?
After collecting the coins, Chen Xiaobei went to the grocery store and prepared the two extra-large water bladders he had ordered. When the shopkeeper saw him coming, the folds of smile on his face could kill a fly.
"Oh, young master, you are here, let's see how you are doing."
The store manager personally demonstrated in front of him that the water bag was filled with water, and indeed it did not leak at all. This surprised Chen Xiaobei. The craftsmanship in making the water bag these days was indeed better than he expected.
Chen Xiaobei paid the money and ran to buy two bamboo baskets and a pole.
After everything was done and he was about to return, Chen Xiaobei made a special turn and bought another pound of pork and two pounds of bones.
When Chen Qiaoer is growing, she must strengthen her nutrition. Of course, Cui Hongyu also needs to strengthen her nutrition, and she still looks a little thin.
When he returned home and saw Chen Xiaobei buying so many weird things, Cui Hongyu still felt a little disappointed. When could her husband change his habit of spending money indiscriminately?
Chen Xiaobei knew that his explanation was useless and that everything had to be told with facts.
So after lunch, Chen Xiaobei didn't even take a nap, so he had to go out with two bamboo baskets.
His goal is very clear, that is to pick out pheasant droppings.
This time, Cui Hongyu dared not do anything and insisted on going into the mountains with him.
Well, Chen Xiaobei had no choice but to send Chen Qiaoer to his second aunt's house next door.
When she saw him coming, the second aunt still had that warm smile on her face.
"Xiao Bei, you go and do your work. Just leave Qiao'er to me."
After Chen Xiaobei thanked him, he took Cui Hongyu and left.
Seeing them leaving, the second aunt Xiumei quickly took out a handful of seeds from the house and peeled them for Chen Qiaoer to eat.
While eating, the second aunt deliberately started talking nonsense.
"Qiao'er, did your sister-in-law bring a lot of dowry?"
Chen Qiaoer was confused by her question. "Second aunt, you, what do you mean?"
Second aunt Xiumei smiled slightly, "It's not interesting at all. Yesterday, your brother came and said he wanted to renovate the house. I guess your sister-in-law must have brought a lot of dowry."
After all, Chen Qiaoer was young and had no precautions against such words. He immediately followed her topic and said, "No, my brother did not use his sister-in-law's dowry."
"My brother went to the mountains to dig ginseng in exchange for these."
The second aunt Xiumei's mind moved slightly, and she smiled even brighter. "Qiao'er, this is not the way to lie. If you lie to me..."
Before she could finish speaking, Chen Qiao'er said first, "Qiao'er knows that if she tells a lie, she will be struck by thunder."