Chapter 135 Shuxiang Town
Shuxiang Town, the first town on the Micang Ancient Road, this medium-sized town is very lively today, with people from eight villages around ten miles gathered here.
After several hours of traveling, the market-goers from Huanglongxi Village finally arrived at the market. Everyone began to set up stalls in the designated area, filled with a variety of products.
Here are stalls filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, and the colorful fruits and vegetables exude an attractive aroma. Various handicrafts are sold there, including exquisite embroidered handkerchiefs and exquisite bamboo woven small objects, each of which attracts people's attention. There are also stalls selling special snacks. The hot bean curd exudes the fragrance of beans, the crispy oil fruits are sizzling in the oil pan, and some unknown herbs...
"Fellow, isn't your bullwhip too expensive? Make it cheaper."
"Brother, I cut this bullwhip freshly this morning. It's very fresh and very nourishing."
"Look, the bullwhips over there are cheaper than yours. If you have less, I will buy more."
……
Shen Anzhi looked at the bustling scene, with various noisy sounds intertwined together, including the cries of vendors, the bargaining sounds of customers, and the sounds of poultry and livestock. A trace of excitement surged in her heart.
Tuantuan in the backpack seemed to be awakened by the noise, and his little head poked out, looking around curiously. Its eyes rolled around, looking at the dazzling array of goods, with a novel expression on its face.
"Sister An, please put the dumplings here first, we are going to set up a stall."
"Oh, good, good."
An Zhi put down the backpack, and Tuanzi's head popped out. A group of children were surprised to find it and rushed over. They were all attracted to this furry guy.
Just like that, Shen Anzhi sat there, watching the people coming and going, and the villagers who were busy bargaining. He felt a little embarrassed and could only hug each other from time to time.
Rimai Yongga also finished his work. He walked to Shen Anzhi and said with a frown: "Let's go!"
"Leave?" Shen Anzhi was a little confused.
Rimai Yongga: "We are going to do business, aren't you going to the Bamboo Sea?"
"Oh, oh oh." Only then did Shen Anzhi realize that it was time to leave, and then said to Yaonv beside him: "Yonv, I'm leaving first. You guys are busy, see you later."
Yaonv was bargaining with the merchant. After she realized what she was doing, she held An Zhi's hand tightly and said, "Sister An Zhi, thank you. Really. I know they shouldn't have taken advantage of your kindness, but..."
Faced with Yaonv's guilt, Shen Anzhi suddenly had an idea, which was of course a temporary idea.
It’s really not possible to travel around the world without money in your pocket, and I only have two cents in my pocket now. Without money, I can only watch Kui Ran stay in an inn like in Jingdezhen, and I can only live in a ruined temple. Therefore, since Yaonv I feel a little guilty, so why not let them use money to compensate and use money to make up for the harm? Anyway, there is still a long way to go, and there are many places to spend money.
Shen Anzhi comforted: "Okay, since you still feel so guilty, then you can give me some money."
"Oh, yes, yes, yes." Yaonv reacted, and Mallier took out a few coins from his pocket.
Shen Anzhi held a few coins in his hand and said, "I want five taels of silver."
"Ah! Five taels!" Rimai Yongga and Yaonv on the side were all shocked. Five taels of silver is really a lot of money for the villagers, equivalent to several households buying and selling a lot of money in the market today. A whole day's income is equivalent to what Yaonv would earn in almost two years, which really shocked Rimai Yongga and Yaonv.
"Anzhi, do you know that for five taels of silver, they have to..." Rimai Yongga frowned in confusion.
An Zhi said firmly: "I know, but my market price is five taels of silver. I once had a friend in Jingdezhen. If it were him, catching a monster would cost twenty taels of silver. I only need five taels."< br>
"You, what's your price tag? It's too dark, isn't it? Our tribe's wizard only costs 20 cents to ward off disasters and evil spirits, and the old Shushan priest only costs one tael of silver to cover a meal." Rimai Yongga introduced. .
Anzhi looked at Rimai Yongga with a frown, as if telling him to shut up quickly.
Faced with Shen Anzhi's request, Yaonv was a little embarrassed. She would definitely borrow the five taels of silver from a villager's house. Once given, she would have to live a life of paying off the debt for at least two years. But looking back, this was after all. Shen Anzhi owed it to him, so he nodded: "Then, wait."
After saying that, Yaonv went to several stalls in Huanglongxi Village to discuss borrowing money with some people.
Fortunately, Yaonv was recognized by everyone in the village, and the villagers were also very generous. After hearing about this incident, they all donated their money. Village Chief Yang and Mrs. Tea chipped in a tael of silver.
"Do you really want five taels of silver? Well, such a girl will have to live in tight conditions for at least two years. How about you give me less?" Rimai Yongga felt that Shen Anzhi wanted too much. In the next few years, The youngest daughter will have to live a life of paying back the money.
An Zhi sneered: "Rimai Yongga, all the good guys have been fooled by you. Five taels of silver for me, a bad guy, is not too much, right? How about you pay for him? You know they want to sacrifice me."< br>
Rimai Yongga knew that Shen Anzhi must still be entangled in this matter, but having said that, it would be uncomfortable for anyone else, so he said: "If I have money, I will definitely help. I only have twenty coins."
"And!" An Zhibai glanced: "Don't tell me it's useless. Only money can make me happy now."
After saying that, Shen Anzhi knelt down and stroked the panda baby.
Soon, Yaonv wrapped a pile of silver in a handkerchief and handed it over: "Sister An, there is only so much, so I just borrowed more than three taels of silver, and I owe the rest first."
Taking the bag of silver, Shen Anzhi stood up happily, then nodded and said: "Okay, from now on, you, the youngest daughter, don't owe Shen Anzhi anything, so don't feel guilty in the future. I will use your money to pay for you." Eliminate disasters.”
These words amused Yaonv and Rimai Yongga.
"Okay, okay, let's say goodbye. See you later." After Rimai Yongga greeted Yaonv, he helped Shen Anzhi lift the basket with the panda in it.
Yaonv waved her hand: "Sister An, thank you."
After saying that, Yaonv even kissed Tuantuan who was sitting innocently in the basket on her back: "Tuanzi, you must listen to Mommy. When you are free, come back to your hometown, Wollongong!"
An Zhi also waved his hand: "Let's go. Let me know if you have such an opportunity to make money in the future."
In this way, in the market, Shen Anzhi and the villagers of Huanglongxi said goodbye. She pretended to be free and easy without looking back, and disappeared into the crowd with a firm step.
(End of chapter)