The Lu and Yu families were finally taken away by the official. However, the onlookers did not disperse because the protagonist left the scene. Instead, they followed the official and went to the Yamen together. The young couple and Chu Ping naturally also mixed in. in the crowd.
Perhaps the officials in the yamen had treated the Lu and Yu family's affairs as ordinary disputes between neighbors. The biggest official the two families had ever seen was Cao Xianwei, who was in charge of public security. The Houya was asked about some details, and then invited a widower to come and inspect the fingerprints and handwriting on the lease.
Therefore, this visit to the county government office was the first time for the two families to kneel in the court hall where the plaque "Mingjing hangs high" was hung. It was also the first time that they met the county's parents, Magistrate Xin, at such a close distance.
The official shouted and was stunned. The Yu family was instantly frightened by this momentum and did not dare to quibble any more. Before the officer could hit him with the cane, he explained the lease in detail. Clearly.
When the Yu family was afraid of being kicked out of the shop by the Lu family, they really planned to comply with the Lu family's wishes and raise the rent appropriately to appease the Lu family. It can be regarded as sincerity.
But who would have thought that Lu Abo was so drunk that he drank himself into a coma before the two families could negotiate the details and sign the new lease, and before the Yu family even handed over the rent, he drank himself into a coma. Not only did he sign the lease, When I arrived, I couldn't even see clearly where I signed, and I didn't even remember to put the rent money given by the Yu family into my arms.
Looking at Lu Abo like this, the Yu family suddenly had bad thoughts. They found an excuse that the lease they had just signed was wet with wine, and tricked Lu Abo into signing the ten-year lease again. Not to mention the three-year lease, the half-year rent given at the beginning was taken back. Only when Ruabo was drunk and completely unconscious did he send him back to the east courtyard.
Originally, the Yu family was a little worried, fearing that Lu Abo would remember what happened the night before when he woke up, but they didn't know that Lu Abo was so drunk that he not only had no memory of signing the new lease, he even lost his memory. I thought that the two families had negotiated and had to wait until the last few days of the lease expired before the Yu family would come to the house and re-sign the lease. In the past few days of waiting, the Yu family had completely lost their guilty feelings and settled in one breath. He insisted that he had paid rent for ten years.
Regarding this case that had been entangled for several years, Magistrate Xin handled it very simply. The three members of the Yu family deceived Uncle Lu and occupied the Lu family's shop for many years. Each of them was beaten with twenty sticks and fined five taels of silver. They ordered the Yu family to return the goods within ten days. In the past few years, the rent owed to the Lu family has been paid, and the shop in the west courtyard of the Lu family on Changqing Street has been returned.
The old couple from the Lu family reported a false case today and tried to lie to deceive the officials and disturb the government. However, because they wanted to get back their own shop, it was understandable that they fought each other to warn the world.
Although they successfully returned to their shop, the old couple of the Lu family did not seem particularly happy. The thought of having fought in public and that the shop and house they were about to return to would soon become someone else's, made the old couple feel anxious. I was in a panic and felt unspeakably uncomfortable. I always felt that I had made a wedding dress for someone else while I was doing a lot of work.
The old couple supported each other all the way, and walked to their shop with forced smiles amidst the congratulations of the neighbors. From time to time, they would glance at the three people from the Chu family who were following behind them. Someone was hired to carry it back to the shop in the west courtyard. Of course, the money for hiring someone had to be paid by the Yu family themselves. Mrs. Liu, who had always been stingy, was in physical and mental pain. She felt like she might not be able to survive today.
After thanking all the neighbors and watching everyone leave, Lu Abo reluctantly said to the three people who had been standing in front of his house: "The county magistrate told the Yu family to move out within ten days. , Let’s talk about our affairs in ten days.”
The two families signed and put down the deposit, and Shen Luzhu had already fully informed them of how to get the shop back. There were indeed some twists and turns, but that was not caused by the Lu family. Now that the shop is back smoothly, the Lu family is vague. Just saying "Let's talk" and trying to muddle through first is absolutely impossible.
What's more, when the young couple went out today, they even took the banknotes to buy the house with them. They were just worried that the Lu family would go back to the shop, so they felt uncomfortable and wanted to regret it. Just now, the other party's various expressions along the way, It's not like Shen Luzhu didn't see it, so naturally he couldn't give them another chance to delay, so as to avoid a long night and many dreams.
"Not now
We just paid the money with one hand and delivered the goods with the other hand. We signed the deed to buy the house first, and we took the deed with us, which saved us from having to worry about it later. As for when the family will move out, I don’t particularly care. As long as the shop is vacated on the days specified by the county magistrate. "
The old lady of the Lu family suddenly became furious: "You are so impatient to drive us away, aren't you? Even if we want to sell, we have to find a new place and move out before we move out. How can you be so anxious? My shop Just coming back!"
Shen Luzhu said very magnanimously: "Of course you can move out if you want to find a new house. We are not in a hurry to move here. You can just live here and look for it slowly. One month is always enough. If it is later, I'm afraid it will be too late." It's freezing cold and you don't want to move anymore. Don't worry, I won't charge you rent for this month. Just live in peace."
"This is my house! It's my business to move in whenever I want! You guys have the nerve to stay in front of my house. It's all your good idea. As a result, we, the old couple, are still in front of so many people today." Your face was slapped with a plank, what are you thinking about it!"
This was a clear attempt to default on the debt, so Shen Luzhu naturally responded rudely: "You were beaten because you were dishonest and took the initiative to report it to the official!"
Without waiting for the other party's reaction, Chu Yi stood up and said coldly to Lu Abo: "Does the Lu family want to default on the debt? I have the deed that day, and we don't mind going to the Yamen again. "
Lu Abo hurriedly grabbed his wife who was still going crazy, and said with some embarrassment: "Boss Chu, we didn't say we wouldn't sell to you, but you are just taking advantage of the situation. The price offered by this house and shop is really too high." It’s a bit cheaper. These two places in my house cost four to five hundred taels no matter what in the county. Why don’t you guys take a look and add more?”
Chu Ping immediately laughed out loud at these two shameless people: "I've seen shameless people before, but I've never seen you so shameless. When the house couldn't be sold, who was it that licked your face and begged to come to the door? Yes, the deed has been signed, and now I’m helping you get rid of the trouble, but you think the price is too low. Isn’t the original price of one hundred taels for a house a dog’s guess?”
When the old lady of the Lu family saw Chu Ping mocking herself as a dog, she blushed and scolded: "You country boy who doesn't have all his hair, who do you think is a dog?"
"Whoever wants to cheat is a dog! Even if you don't want to admit what you said back then, dogs are better than you!"
Old Mrs. Lu was so angry that she clutched her chest and breathed heavily. Uncle Lu was busy helping the person to lean against the door of her courtyard: "Who wants to refuse to admit the debt? I only said one hundred taels for the east courtyard..."
"The deed is clearly written in black and white, two hundred taels in two places, we didn't force you to sign it!"
"Cousin, there's no need to waste words with them. This is very close to the Yamen. Let's go now!"
After saying that, the young couple walked down the steps in front of Lu's house without looking back. Chu Ping said viciously: "Humph, just wait for another slap in the face. This time it won't be over in one go!"
Lu Abo hurriedly rushed down in three steps and then stopped the three of them: "You, you are not afraid that the county magistrate will know that it was you who came up with this idea today! You, you are an accomplice! You will definitely run away when the time comes. It won’t take more than a beating!”
Shen Luzhu said with a nonchalant look on his face: "So what, reporting false cases is not what I taught you. Besides, you, the perpetrators, have only received a slap in the face. We just came up with an idea. In the worst case, we will also get a slap in the face. With a In exchange for two houses, this deal is really a bargain!"
After that, as if he couldn't wait any longer, he took Chu Yi's arm and walked forward quickly.
Chu Ping struck again: "I just don't know if your body, old man, can withstand another beating. Don't you think it's just this time? Think about the three members of the Yu family, you are now with I have a position in the Yu family, the boss, tsk tsk tsk!"
"Sell, why don't I sell you now?"
"Old man!"
Although they went through some twists and turns, fortunately, the young couple finally bought the Lu family's house and shop for two hundred taels. It was agreed that both Lu and Yu would move out of the house within ten days, and then they would come back to collect the house. Then the three of them got back on the bullock cart and drove to Kaoshan Village.
Buying a shop this time
It brought a lot of impact to Chu Ping who was accompanying him. On the way back, he kept thinking that he himself has always known himself best. He has had no future and no ambition since he was a child. If his cousin hadn't done anything good, he would have done nothing. Thinking about him, his reputation in the village will not be what it is now. His grandparents will no longer worry all day long. He has also married a good girl, and in a few months, he will become a grandson. Dad.
Now I see the young couple taking another step forward in the county town. In addition to reluctance, I feel a little bit envious in my heart. I wonder if I should work hard to be the father-in-law of someone else's son, not to mention being like my cousin. I bought two houses in the county at once, but in a few years, can I save some capital? Even if I don’t buy it, I can rent a yard first. Then I can take the whole family to the county and live a good life. go.
If his cousin still needs him, he will continue to work for his cousin. If he doesn't need it anymore, he will learn to do some small business on his own, so that his family will not suffer.
Chu Ping has always been a man of action. He thought about it for a while, and immediately told his family what he was thinking about the day when he got home. The thing that made his grandpa and his family most worried about their grandson earlier was his lazy temperament. Now, Seeing that he was driven more and more forward by the young couple, there was no reason to stop him.
Grandpa Tang, as the head of the family, was the first to speak: "You have a good idea. It's better to have a goal than to be confused like you are before!"
Qian also said: "I was a little worried at first. If Ayi and the others move away and no one takes you, I'm afraid it will go back to the way it was before. But now it's good, since you still want to be neighbors with Ayi and the others. , then work hard and earn a good deal for my eldest grandson."
With the support of his family, Chu Ping turned around and ran next door. He excitedly said to the young couple: "Cousin, when you go to the county town, help me keep an eye on it. It's best to be next door to your shop. I'll do a good job." In a few years, I will also move there and be my neighbor!"
