He took out a three-hundred-guan Wuwei bank note and handed it to the young man after meeting him. Huang Qiong said: "Take these first and settle the meal and shop money that Mr. Jia owes. If so, If there are any leftovers, let me know. If there are any leftovers, we can reserve this place for a few days as required by etiquette."
After saying that, Huang Qiong took out another five-hundred-guan banknote and handed it to the young man who was a little dumbfounded because of his generosity: "Please ask your store to help decorate the mourning hall. Decorate what needs to be decorated and hire some people." People who are helping to make arrangements. I am helping to buy a good coffin so that the old man can be put into the coffin as early as possible."
The clerk looked at the two bank notes that Huang Qiong stuffed into his hand, obviously at a loss. This is the first time in his life that he has seen so much money. After all, as a waiter in a small inn, he only gets two coins a month. Huang Qiong's first shot was eight hundred punches, which somewhat frightened him.
It took him a while to react, and he took out the five-hundred-guan silver note again and wanted to return it to Huang Qiong: "Sir, this is too much money. Our shopkeeper said that Mr. Jia and his son had previously owed The store has waived the money for the shop and meals. I really don’t dare to accept the money. As for renting the store for a few days, decorating the mourning hall and buying a coffin, it doesn’t cost more than 500 guan.”
"Just keep it if you are told. Although your Master Jia is a little poorer, your Master Jia never owes money without paying it back. What's more, this guy is now your Master Jia's master. If he doesn't pay, who will pay for it? You Just do as he said, and the remaining money will be treated as Master Jia's thanks for taking care of Master Jia these past six months." Before Huang Qiong had time to speak, Jia Quan, the silent man next to him, suddenly spoke.
Huang Qiong ignored the guy who used his money to make a fortune, and just said to the clerk: "Don't talk to that guy, just keep it for you. It's not easy for you to run a small business. I have plenty of money on hand. I don't need this much." A few. Not to mention that I have troubled your store in the past few days. Even if there are more, they can be considered my thanks."
But no matter how Huang Qiong tried to persuade him, the boy refused to accept it: "Sir, you asked us to help decorate the mourning hall and organize the funeral. Even minors can do these things. But whether we accept the money or not, we have to ask the shopkeeper for instructions. . If the shopkeeper doesn’t agree, I will definitely not dare to accept it. How about you wait a moment while I go to invite the shopkeeper over, and you can talk to him personally?"
Seeing this guy's performance, Huang Qiong nodded with satisfaction. This shop is in such a state of decline and there are only a few customers, so the business must be average. Even so, he did not open his eyes at the sight of money, nor did the lion open his mouth. If a guy is like this, the boss is even worse. Even if the guy didn't say anything, Huang Qiong still planned to meet the boss of this place.
That guy left quickly and came back quickly. Just as Huang Qiong was looking at the inn, the boy came to Huang Qiong with a middle-aged man wearing half-used clothes and looking honest.
After the middle-aged man saw Huang Qiong, he cupped his hands and said, "Sir, are you the friend of Mr. Jia that the shop clerk said? The shop still appreciates your kindness, but this money is absolutely unacceptable." Acceptable. Since the store has promised to exempt Mr. Jia and his son from paying for the store and meals, they still have to keep their word."
"Although the shop is small, it must be true to its words and resolute in its deeds. As the same saying goes, when everyone is in trouble when they are away from home, they should take care of each other. Sir, although you are rich, Jia The husband and his son have been working in the shop for such a long time, and they often teach the clerks how to read, and they have developed a good relationship with the shop."
"Now that Mr. Jia has failed to make progress, he has passed away. The shop also has a wish, right? By taking back the money, it can be regarded as fulfilling the dignity of the shop. If you really have this intention, please help Mr. Jia. Find a good study condition for him so that he can study with peace of mind so that he can be named to the gold list as soon as possible. This is also an explanation from our store to the old man."
After listening to the shopkeeper's words, Huang Qiong couldn't help but admire him secretly. If this person knew his identity, he would probably want to have a relationship if he said this. But when I first came in, the guy said something similar before he took out the banknote. It is enough to show that the shopkeeper's words are sincere.
Thinking of this, Huang Qiong stuffed the banknote in his hand back: "Your store expresses your gratitude, and I accept it for Jia Quan. Since your store insists on exempting their father and son from paying for the store, then the funeral expenses must not be borne by the store." It's time to go out again. Your store is also a small business, so it's not good to owe too much all of a sudden. I should pay the expenses that should be paid."
The shopkeeper looked at the banknote that Huang Qiong forced him over. He hesitated for a while and finally accepted the three hundred banknote and said, "Mr. Jia met you, this noble man, and it can be said that the two of them have accumulated a lot of money." Forget about Yin De. Forget it, the shop will try its best to help organize Mr. Jia’s funeral. I will send someone to buy a good coffin right now. "
Speaking of this, the shopkeeper said: "Please rest assured, sir, with your help, the shop will definitely not let the old man leave in such a miserable state again. But may I ask where the young man's mansion is? After the matter is over, the shopkeeper will The store can also send the remaining money and account books to your house."
This request from the shopkeeper put Huang Qiong in a bit of a dilemma, and he really didn't know how to answer it for a while. He didn't want to show off his name as the Prince of Hejian County to scare people, nor did he want to expose his identity to too many outsiders. After all, if you come to a place like this, it would be a mistake to bite the censor if he finds out about it.
King Yong only interacted more with the so-called lower-class people in the capital and was scolded all day long, thinking that his behavior was not in line with the style of the Tianjia. When it comes to myself, I'm afraid the punishment will be even heavier. What's more, not to mention the censor, even the prince is waiting there to find trouble for himself.
Not wanting to reveal his identity, in addition to these external reasons, Huang Qiong also had an inner reason. His past life experience made him dare not trust anyone easily again. Even though the shopkeeper behaved honestly and benevolently, he couldn't believe that people's hearts were so far apart. You can keep this line for now. As for more things, it’s better to be more cautious.
Huang Qiong thought for a while and then said: "I won't read the account book. I will take time to look at it in the next two days. As for your shopkeeper's character, I still believe it. Shopkeepers should not worry too much about money. It doesn't matter. As long as the old man can leave in glory, it can be considered as fulfilling Jia Quan's filial piety."
"Although what the young master said is reasonable, a small shop cannot do this. Since you have paid, I have to make sure the money is spent clearly. Although the shop is small, the word integrity must still be spoken. If you really If you don't want to reveal your identity, then after seven days, you can send someone to collect the accounts and bring this Jia Ye back to your house."
The shopkeeper's eyes are still very poisonous, even though Huang Qiong is just wearing an ordinary scholar's uniform at this time, and he is also very young. But not only was he generous in his actions, but he was also followed by three people who showed respect to him, which showed that he was either rich or noble. Huang Qiong didn't want to reveal his address, but he didn't force it too much.
"There is no need for the accounts. We can still trust you as a person, Hun Tian Shou Equation. If you break your promise, no one in this world can be trusted." Huang Qiong has not yet responded to the shopkeeper's compromise suggestion. As he spoke, the cold female voice from behind solved the problem for him.
"Xiao Yao? Is it really you?" The shopkeeper, who had looked serious just now, became extremely surprised when he heard this voice. Even a little rude, he pulled Huang Qiong away from him, and walked over to Chen Yao, who had arrived here at an unknown time, with a face full of joy.
Looking at that posture, if it hadn't been in public, he would have held the beauty who appeared in front of him in his arms. Seeing this guy's posture, Huang Qiong finally understood what his mother meant when she said she couldn't delay Chen Yao. It turns out that there is really someone waiting for Aunt Yao outside the palace.
But compared to the shopkeeper who was extremely enthusiastic after meeting Chen Yao. Chen Yao in front of him looked quite cold. Except for a faint blush on his face, which told others that the two of them were no strangers, she didn't say anything to him. He just walked up to Huang Qiong and said: "Little master, why are you here? There is a mixed bag of fish and dragons here. This is not the place you should come."
"Aunt Yao, why are you here?" Huang Qiong did not answer Chen Yao's words, but asked with some interest: "Have you and this shopkeeper known each other before?"
"When I went back to my house, I heard people in the house talking about you coming out to look for me. You have never been alone since you were a child. I was worried that something would happen to you, so I asked all the way to find me. This person was who I was back then. When I was studying abroad with the lady, I met an old friend and didn't have much contact with him. Young master, it's time for us to go back, this place is not suitable for you."
Chen Yao's answer was obviously prevaricating. If he really didn't have much contact with her, that person wouldn't be ecstatic after seeing her. And Huang Qiong felt that his ecstasy was definitely not fake, it could only be pretended, it really came from the heart.
After meeting this person, although Chen Yao didn't show anything, the trace of blush on her face also betrayed her true emotions at the moment. Chen Yao has followed Huang Qiong's mother for many years, although she is not as cold-tempered as Huang Qiong's mother. But he also developed a mentality that is not easily affected by emotions. The blush on her face this time showed that she was definitely not as calm as she looked on the outside.
Huang Qiong listened to Chen Yao and answered somewhat insincerely. He didn't say anything, but looked at the two people meaningfully. He smiled with his current expression and said to the shopkeeper: "Since you and Aunt Yao know each other, it would be wrong for me to insist on refusing. Aunt Yao can be trusted. Of course I can trust those people."
"In this way, after the matter is over. If you think it is necessary, send the accounts to Hejian County Prince's Mansion. You can come to me at any time. If I am not here, you can give the accounts to Aunt Yao, or to Li Hai can do it too." After saying that, Huang Qiong pointed at Li Hai and bowed her hands to say goodbye.
As soon as Huang Qiong left, Chen Yao beside him would naturally leave with him. When the two people left, the shopkeeper didn't say anything. He just stared at the backs of the two people, especially the beautiful back of Chen Yaojiao, in a daze. Even the guy next to him called him several times and didn't hear him.
