bookcurios Chapter 1221 Selling Rice
Chapter 1221 Selling Rice
Sun Shan couldn't stand Wang Jiaxing's smugness, so he said, "How could you sell the granary rice?"
Wang Jiaxing asked in confusion, "Sir, if we don't sell it, are we going to carry it back? It would be so heavy."
The government distributed half a year's worth of rice at a time. When Wang Jiaxing saw this, he immediately sold it so as not to take it home, which would have taken a lot of effort.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Your grandfather and father told me that once you distribute the granary rice, they'll eat it every day, not just at home but also with relatives and friends. They haven't tasted it yet, so they don't know what it tastes like. I can't believe you're selling it off. Your grandfather and father won't be able to eat it anymore."
Grandpa Wang and father Wang never said so, but Sun Shan saw that every time the government gave him a reward, Sun Boming treated it like a treasure and hid it well.
I believe that Father Wang and Grandpa Wang think the same way.
Wang Jiaxing always ate a few bites of the rice he received from the government government.
This is not the most important thing. What is important is to show off to relatives and friends. This is the rice from their family's brokerage and a reward from the government.
Say that to gain face.
The Wang family is not a family of scholars and officials. Wang Jiaxing is the first person in the family to have achieved academic honors. Naturally, Grandpa Wang and Father Wang would try their best to show off and brag about it in front of all the relatives.
Even an honest man like Sun Boming would show off from time to time, not to mention Grandpa Wang and Father Wang who were in business.
After Sun Shan said this, Wang Jiaxing was stunned and his face turned pale, but then he reacted.
He said with a sad face: "Sir, I...I actually forgot about this matter. My grandfather and father said a long time ago that they wanted to eat the food distributed by the government. They also said that they would eat it on New Year's Eve. And not only would they eat it by themselves, but also with relatives and friends.
Especially the children in the family, if they had a bite, maybe they would be able to pass the imperial examination like this student. Alas, such an important thing, I actually forgot it."
Then he looked at Sun Shan, looking as if he was about to cry but couldn't, and said, "Sir, what should we do? I've already been rejected, and if Grandpa and Dad can't eat the food provided by the government, they will be even more heartbroken. Sir, what should we do?"
How would Sun Shan know what to do?
It's none of his business anyway, so it's better to just leave it alone.
Gui Ge'er then interrupted and said, "Mr. Wang, how could you sell the grain from the government? This is extremely unlucky. This is the grain given to you by the government. If you sell it, what if you also sell your talent?
Didn’t your grandfather and father say that if you let your relatives and friends eat the food, they would get your blessing and pass the imperial examination.
Alas, you sold the rice that the government gave you, and you didn't even get to eat a single bite. You might even have sold your future luck in the exams. Alas, this is really wrong."
These words made Wang Jiaxing's face even paler.
It doesn’t matter whether Wang Jiaxing believes it or not. What matters most is that Grandpa Wang and Father Wang believe it.
They usually believe in ghosts and gods, and if Wang Jiaxing does this, they might actually sell Cai Yun.
Thinking of this, Wang Jiaxing suddenly grabbed Sun Shan's arm.
He asked anxiously, "Sir, what should I do? I've seen many students selling their stipends, and they're just following the trend. I don't think too much about it."
When it comes to feudal superstition, everyone in Sunjia Village is one of them, and Sun Dali is no exception.
He looked at Wang Jiaxing reproachfully, and said, as if he was angry at Wang Jiaxing's lack of resistance, "Mr. Wang, you are confused. You can sell it, but you must keep some for yourself. It's impossible to sell it all.
Alas, our ancestors never had food from the government granary, yet you let others have it. This is extremely unfilial.
Mr. Wang, your family is not short of the money, so why do you want to sell the rice in the granary?
Let me tell you, our old man even enshrined the rewards that our master received from the government in the ancestral hall. Look, our master passed all the exams and won every time.
He has become a high-ranking official at such a young age, and will have a prosperous career in the future. This is all thanks to the efforts of our Sun family ancestors, who have blessed our master with promotion and wealth.
As he spoke, he covered his chest with his hands in grief, as if Wang Jiaxing had done something that was detestable to God and man.
Sun Shan next to him: ...
This is getting further and further away, isn't it?
I just mentioned it casually so that Wang Jiaxing wouldn't be too cocky.
Look, the poor broker was attacked by Guiger and Sun Dali, and he must be very scared inside.
Wang Jiaxing once again grasped Sun Shi's shoulders firmly and said apprehensively, "Sir, what should I do? You must help me. I don't want to sell my luck in the exam."
Gui Ge'er and Sun Dali were absolutely right. The Wang family's ancestors must have made great efforts to ensure that the examination went so smoothly. Why didn't they think of this when they were selling the rice from the granary?
Sun Shan found his expression funny.
He said calmly, "It's easy. Just go back to whoever you sold it to, return the money, and get the granary rice back. It's like not selling the granary rice at all, and the Wang family ancestors won't blame you."
After Sun Shan said this, Wang Jiaxing's eyes lit up.
Yes, absolutely right. This is a good idea.
Return the money, take back the food, and pretend nothing happened.
Wang Jiaxing looked at Sun Shan gratefully and ran out in a hurry.
Before leaving, he said, "Sir, I want the rice back now. I'll come back to you later."
After he finished speaking, he quickly left, leading his servant who was just as frightened as he was.
The speed was so fast, as if there was gold to pick up ahead.
Sun Shan stared at the master and servant in astonishment, shaking his head. "Oh, Mr. Wang, what a jerk! He's not steady at all."
Gui Ge'er and Sun Dali nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, what a loser! He even dares to sell the rice from the granary. How dare he!"
The fact is that selling granary rice is normal. Do you really want to bring back a large cart?
What can’t you buy with money?
However, Wang Jiaxing was led to a mysterious place by the Sun family, and he became confused and terrified.
Sun Shan felt relieved after Wang Jiaxing was frightened.
In the afternoon, Wang Jiaxing ran over panting and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
It’s winter and I’m sweating. It’s so tiring.
Gui Ge'er asked, "Mr. Wang, has it been changed back?"
The servant beside him nodded hurriedly and said, "Luckily we went there early and got it back. But the shopkeeper was a scoundrel. He made us pay for the transportation and storage before he would exchange it for us. Oh, we spent two taels of silver for nothing."
Wang Jiaxing said nonchalantly, "Just give it back. If you want more money, then pay more."
Then he turned to Sun Shan and said, "Thank goodness the adults are here, so I was able to return the rice from the granary. Grandpa, Dad, and Big Brother can finally eat my rice from the granary. Their happiness is worth everything."
Sun Shan was happy. Even though this guy had a bad temper, he was still a filial son.
Grandpa Wang and Father Wang’s love for him was not in vain.
Afterwards, Aunt Wang’s grandson sent someone to pick up Sun Shan for the banquet.
After being in Chenzhou Prefecture for so long, I can finally walk into a high-end teahouse and have a luxurious meal.