"Master, the people from the Su family have been sent away."
night.
In a luxurious mansion.
Qian Wantong was busy at his desk. He didn't even raise his head when he heard the servant's report, and just said "hmm".
Although the Su family was considered a good family in Jiangzhou, it was completely inadequate in front of the Sihai Bank that spread throughout the Dali Dynasty.
Qian Wantong, as the big shopkeeper of the Jiangzhou branch, is not someone who can be seen by just anyone.
"The people of the Su family dared to ask to see the master without thinking about it first, and even dared to open their mouths like a lion and ask for a hundred thousand taels..."
The servant looked disdainful.
Qian Wantong smiled and said, "The matter is getting serious. We can't solve the problem without a hundred thousand taels."
"With their little property, who would lend them so much money?"
The only things the Su family can offer are the cloth shop, the dyeing shop, and the ancestral home in a good location and worth some money, but these together are just enough. The loan is not a sale, and at least a 50% discount is required.
"It's not that I can't borrow it. The eldest lady of the Su family was under pressure after Su Dongshan's death. If the goods hadn't been robbed this time, she would have established a firm footing."
"If we let her get through this, the future may not be what it is."
Qian Wantong smiled.
The servant looked surprised, "Is it possible that the master has intention..."
Qian Wantong shook his head, "It's just a possibility. The most important thing for the money going out from the bank is stability. Besides, there are too many people staring at the Su family, so there is no need to wade into this muddy water."
Just as he was talking, a fat man suddenly walked in from outside the study.
"Dad, the ledger is ready."
"So fast?"
Qian Wantong looked up at his son and said hehe: "You didn't ask for help, did you? Show it to dad."
He opened the account book and immediately frowned.
…
early morning.
Lin Bai stretched and walked out of the room, hearing noisy sounds coming from outside the courtyard.
what's the situation?
Just when he was wondering, Caiyun came hurriedly with breakfast.
"What's going on outside?" Lin Bai asked.
"Uncle, it's not good!"
Caiyun looked panicked, "It's the people who wanted debt yesterday. They came to the house. Some of them are workers in cloth shops and dyeing houses."
So fast?
Lin Bai frowned, "Did something happen again?"
"There are rumors outside that Madam and Manager Liu went to various banks last night, but no one was willing to lend money to the Su family. Some of them didn't even meet in person."
"Now people outside are saying that the Su family is almost in ruins, and everyone is asking for money."
Caiyun's eyes turned red as she spoke.
I'm really afraid of what will happen. Is this the end of my weakling?
This is so sad!
Lin Bai asked: "Doesn't Madam have any other options?"
"I heard that Madam called my cousin early in the morning. She probably wanted to ask for my uncle's help."
&%@&##……
What is my old mother-in-law thinking? Didn't you notice at all?
have to!
They are family.
It seems that this soft job has come to an end and must find another way out.
Lin Bai thought for a while, "Caiyun, where is my uncle's home? Do any other relatives know about it?"
Caiyun was startled for a moment, unable to keep up, but she still replied: "My uncle once said that his parents died young and he was raised by his uncle since he was a child. As for where his home is, the eldest lady should know. If my uncle is homesick, please wait for me return……"
Think of wool.
Parents are worshiping God, and they have nothing to eat, and they can't even eat it when they are old. This is completely hopeless.
Lin Bai felt tired.
In the previous life, 996 was afraid of involution, and thought that after time travel, I could have a peaceful meal, but the result...
My predecessor was still wise and found a job as a teacher, otherwise eating would be a problem in the future.
I work, I'm happy, I go to school...
now.
In the pavilion inside the school,
Master Meng, who had gray hair, looked at Qian Wantong in front of him with a look of displeasure, while the latter had a look of flattery on his face.
"Why are you here if you have nothing to do? I have a headache when I see you two, father and son. You were like that back then, and that bastard of yours is like that now too."
After being reprimanded, Qian Wantong not only did not get angry, but instead smiled sarcastically.
Although he is the big boss of Sihai Bank, he was also a student of Master Meng. Moreover, ordinary people don't know it, but he knows very well that Master Meng is not an ordinary master. He has a high prestige in Xinglin and has many disciples.
"The dog is naughty and makes the master worry about it."
Qian Wantong said flatteringly, "I came here this time to see Master, and secondly I want to ask Master for advice..."
As he spoke, he took out the account book.
"What uncle? What the hell?"
"Master, you don't know? Quanzi said it was clearly taught by the master."
"..."
"How strange! Fatty Qian, what kind of number is this really passed down in the school?"
Master Meng taught all his life, and naturally he soon realized the influence of Arabic numerals on arithmetic, and he looked very excited.
"Walk!"
Saying that, he hurried away.
There are only two teachers in the school. If it wasn't him, it would be another one.
The two of them soon arrived outside the classroom, where the sound of reading could be heard, mixed with a little laughter.
Taking a closer look, most of the students were studying, and some were laughing and playing. One of them was the little fat boy Qian Duoduo.
Qian Wantong's mouth twitched, and he was ready to be punished.
However, Master Meng did not respond. It turned out that Lin Bai was leaning on a chair next to the podium and taking a nap.
"How unreasonable..."
Master Meng was so angry that he couldn't speak and was about to lose his temper.
At this time, the playful little fat man threw a pebble at Lin Bai, and Lin Bai suddenly woke up, "Who? Who?"
"Hahaha!!"
The classroom was full of joy.
"You bastards, if you haven't studied hard yet, do you know that the best thing for a day is in the morning, and reading in the morning will get twice the result with half the effort." Lin Bai cursed.
The little fat man said hey: "Sir, what's the use of studying? Why don't you teach us arithmetic again!"
Several children also started cheering.
New things that you just come into contact with are definitely more fun than reading.
"Who said studying is useless? Sir, you seem to be itchy."
"It's useless in the first place."
The little fat man was not convinced, "With so many people studying, how many can become officials? Fan Xiucai from the corner of the street has not passed the exam for decades. He is crazy."
"There is also Ning Xiucai from our village. He can't even open the pot at home and still holds the book."
"..."
The class is very active, you talk to me every time.
"Okay! Today I will tell you whether reading is useful."
Lin Bai stretched out and asked, "Do you think that studying is only useful if you gain fame?"
"of course."
Everyone nodded.
This is the perception of people in this era. The purpose of studying is to gain fame and become an official in the future. Otherwise, why would you study?
"Sir, I used to think so too. However, the test for merit is like a thousand troops crossing a single-plank bridge. Only a few can win, so why study?"
"But later I realized that I was wrong, because studying is not for the purpose of gaining fame."
These words had a huge impact on these students. The education they received since childhood was to test merit and fame, but now...
Lin Bai continued: "There is a popular saying in my hometown, which goes like this: Why should the efforts of several generations of people lose to you for ten years?"
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