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Chapter 272: Chapter 274 Undisplayable_1
Just as Big Sister had said, the Song Family members were sitting at the Tie Family’s place, occasionally peering outside.
Big Sister was actually eager to try out the effectiveness of the medicinal powder, but seeing Qiao Duo’er looking very fragile, she worried that Qiao Duo’er might be bullied, so she decided to stay.
She didn’t leave until Tan Zhenghong arrived.
All young ladies love to look beautiful. Although she couldn’t possibly be as pretty as Qiao Duo’er, she hoped to at least be somewhat presentable.
Tan Zhenghong was a fast walker. He had already gone over to South Mountain and confirmed that there was no issue with the land there.
Before selling their land, some families would dig up the soil and sell it to brick kilns. His daughter-in-law might not know of such dirty deeds, but he knew them well.
After waiting some more, Tie Niu and Academician Zhou also arrived.
With all the necessary people gathered, Tie Niu spoke about the basic situation and pricing of the land, and both families confirmed that there were no problems.
Although the Song Family was eager to sell the land, their attitude was firm: they insisted on selling at six silver taels per acre, not a copper coin less.
So, the price was set at twenty-four silver taels in total.
The village chief frowned involuntarily. He disliked the Song Family’s attitude, as if moving to the town somehow made them superior.
However, since they were about to move away, he didn’t say much more.
"Brother Song, if you are certain about selling the land, I will have Elder Mr. Zhou write the land deed," said the village chief.
Song Ruohao nodded, "That would be very kind, Song is deeply grateful."
Now was the time of autumn harvest, when every family’s time was precious.
Although Elder Mr. Zhou didn’t work in the fields, he still had his great-grandson at home waiting for his care, so he promptly took up the pen and wrote the land deed.
A land deed was not much different from a field deed, but it included phrases like ’voluntarily selling the land to someone’ and ’will never regret it for eternity’.
Once Elder Mr. Zhou finished writing, Song Ruohao, Tan Zhenghong, and Tie Niu all pressed their handprints on the document.
This transaction transferred the ownership of the land.
Song Ruohao received the silver, counted the amount, verified its authenticity, and then tucked it into his sleeve. 𝓷ℴ𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝒸𝓸𝓶
"I’ve delayed everyone’s time. I shall take my leave now," he said.
Song Ruohao bowed his hands and left in a hurry, as if someone might snatch his silver.
Tie Niu couldn’t help but comment, "Just someone who can’t hold his head high!"
Academician Zhou stroked his beard in agreement, "Too impetuous, indeed not good."
Following tradition, Qiao Duo’er took out two red packets.
This matter had come up suddenly, and there had been no time to prepare purses, so she had simply used red paper to wrap the copper coins.
Qiao Duo’er said apologetically, "Grandpa Zhou, Uncle Tie, please don’t mind the small amount. Once we’re through this busy period, the Fourth Boss and I will invite you over for a meal, and you mustn’t decline."
"There’s no need to be so formal," said Elder Mr. Zhou courteously.
The last meal at the Tan Family was worth three meals at someone else’s house. One must not be ungrateful for what they have.
Tie Niu nodded as well, "Last time we really owed a lot to Zheng Hong. For just a gesture of help, you are again extending invitations and handing out red packets, I’m quite embarrassed."
"It’s my fault for causing trouble for Uncle Tie. If Uncle Tie doesn’t blame me, I’m already secretly relieved," Qiao Duo’er responded.
"Alright, it’s all in the past now. Let’s not talk about these unhappy matters anymore," waved Tie Niu dismissively.
The whole mess was really the Xiao Family’s fault for being too audacious, daring to collude with bandits!
If possible, he truly wished the Xiao Family would move away soon too.
At that moment, Big Sister emerged, her face still dusted with the medicinal powder Qiao Duo’er had given her. Because it contained mung bean powder, the medicine appeared green, which was rather startling at first glance.
"Dad, you mustn’t take the money from Sister Duo’er!" she exclaimed.
