Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 19 Suspicion disappears and greed arises

For three or four days in a row, Lai Shangrong taught classes at school in the morning and went to Ning Mansion to make up classes in the afternoon. He was extremely busy.

When Qin Zhong went to school to meet Pan You'an, it turned out that as Baoyu said, he had long forgotten about Xiang Lian and Yu Ai. Although he wanted to get close to each other, Lai Shangrong was too strict in the school and sent Pan You'an away on the pretext of having the slightest contact, while he I had to make up classes in the afternoon, so I never got the chance.

Fortunately, Baoyu acted with dignity and assured him that they would play together as brothers and would never leave him alone to associate with Pan Youan in private.

The more this happened, the more Qin Zhong felt that he owed Baoyu, hoping that the make-up lessons would end as soon as possible, and he would pay extra attention to the lessons, wishing he could make up all the lessons in one day. Unfortunately, Lai Shangrong said that he would bite off more than he could chew, and he would go step by step every day and not rush.

Of course Lai Shangrong was not afraid that he would bite off more than he could chew, but just wanted to have more opportunities to get in touch with Qin Keqing.

The teaching location was in the front yard of Jiarong's courtyard. Although it was only a few steps away from the backyard, not only did Jia Rong not appear, Qin Keqing also did not show up again. Jia Zhen and Youshi helped arrange lunch.

Lai Shangrong was thinking about whether to use some means when he heard Jia Zhen's voice.

"Shang Rong! My wife's illness is thanks to you this time. The doctor has never been as happy as he said. The medicine she used must be good."

Jia Zhen had free time today and was having dinner with Lai Shangrong.

"I'm not someone who has been practicing medicine for a long time. It's just for Feng Ziying's sake. It's not worth mentioning."

Lai Shangrong said modestly and pretended to ask casually: "Why haven't you seen Brother Rong these days?"

"Oh! Brother Lian is not at home. It is inevitable that Miss Feng has some external matters that are difficult to deal with. Let him go over to help. You just missed it."

Because he had to go to class in the afternoon, Lai Shangrong refused Jia Zhen's suggestion to have a drink, so he ate the meal quickly.

After dinner, he said goodbye to Jia Zhen and followed You to the front yard of Jia Rong to give Qin Zhong extra lessons.

As soon as I sat down and prepared to give a lecture, I heard the report from the maid outside the door.

"Grandma is here!"

Lai Shangrong thought to himself that whatever he wanted came to him, he quickly stood up to greet him.

Qin Keqing, as always, tidied up, and with the support of the maid, she bowed and said, "Are you interrupting uncle's class?"

Lai Shangrong gave him some help and said with concern: "It's okay! Are you feeling better?"

"Thank you, uncle! The prescription prescribed by Dr. Zhang is obviously effective, but the symptoms will not last overnight. I'm afraid it will take some time to get better."

"Brother Rong's daughter-in-law doesn't need to be polite. She's still in trouble. She's just giving him extra lessons."

After hearing this, Qin Keqing looked ashamed: "I checked Qin Zhong's homework yesterday, and I found out that my uncle actually taught arithmetic. I wonder what the significance is?"

I thought Qin Keqing came here to express his gratitude, but unexpectedly, he had doubts about his teaching.

If others were suspicious, Lai Shangrong might give up his choice, but who said it was Qin Keqing who had doubts?
He has a fair appearance, and he has always had double standards. While letting the maid help Qin Keqing sit down in a gentle manner, he patiently explained his understanding of the eight-part essay, and a series of subsequent changes from simple to complex, from Sudoku to crosswords, etc. plan.

Qin Keqing said with a look of shame on his face: "My uncle is indeed very knowledgeable. No wonder he won the exam at such a young age. But I don't have much knowledge, which made my uncle laugh!"

Lai Shangrong smiled and said, "Don't take it to heart. If you have any doubts in the future, just come and see me." After receiving a satisfactory reply, Qin Keqing also let go of his worries, thanked him again, and then went back to his room to rest.

Lai Shangrong secretly said that Jia Rong was arrogant. His wife was sick, and he was still concerned about other people's affairs. He should be responsible for such matters, but it would be better if he was not at home.

There is no need to mention Lai Shangrong in class.

The big-hearted Jia Rong is currently in the three small buildings behind the Rongxi Hall, leaning over to Sister Feng, who is sitting cross-legged on the kang, and flatteringly said: "Auntie has so much spare money on hand, it's a pity to let it go for nothing. Yes, if you get it from outside, you will still get 500 taels of interest per month!"

Sister Feng's eyes flashed when she heard the three to five hundred cents a month, then she slowly withdrew her gaze, raised her eyebrows slightly, and said casually: "I can't compare to the amount of money they make to pull the tent, don't say It’s thirty-five hundred taels, that’s thirty-fifty thousand. If you sweep the cracks in the floor of my Wang family, you’ll probably get it!”

Jia Rong said with a smile: "Who thinks it's too much money! My aunt didn't want to just pretend that I didn't say anything. She blamed me for not having enough money to spend it. She felt it was a pity to see the money just slipping away, so she told you I raised my mouth."

"Oh? According to you, you have been doing this business for a while?"

Jia Rong climbed up to the edge of the Kang with a playful smile and half-knelt down and said, "Isn't that right? The methods are all ready-made. My father has an ally who sells him face in all religions in Beijing. All he has to do is put the money in the gambling house and wait for the profits. Just money!”

In her early years, Sister Feng was not a householder and did not know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt were. But since she succeeded Mrs. Wang and took over the banner of the Rong Mansion, she has become more and more aware of the benefits of money.

She didn't care about three, five hundred taels, let alone three, five hundred taels in January, which would be more than three thousand a year at least... two years, three years... She was breathing heavily at the thought.

However, she acted carefully. Although Jia Rong made wild claims, she still planned to find out the details before making a decision.

After examining Jia Rong for a while, he said, "Isn't it impossible to take it back?"

"Hey! Look at what you said, Auntie. Those who help us lend money are not smart people. They have already touched the eighteenth generation of the ancestors of the borrowers. How much property we borrow and how much money we borrow depends on our family and the government. The friendship is written in black and white, is there any reason why it can’t be taken back?”

Sister Feng's heart skipped a beat after hearing this, she pondered for a moment, and said with a smile: "I don't care whether I make money or not, but considering your filial piety, I can lend you some capital. But I, a woman, can't take care of external affairs and I don't want to. , I will only settle accounts with you. If there is no problem, I will ask Lai Wang to pay you 3000 taels of silver first."

Jia Rong couldn't help being overjoyed when she heard this, and said tentatively: "Since Auntie wants to settle with me, then I will have to take the lead!"

Sister Feng waved her hands impatiently and said: "It's just that we have agreed that you will hand over the interest to Laiwang on a monthly basis, and you will have to return the money whenever I want it. If you can't get it out , watch your skin carefully!”

Jia Rong smiled happily, quickly picked up the tea cup on the Kang table, held it in front of Sister Feng with both hands, and said with a smile: "If you can't take me back, aunt, just ask me, if you want to beat or kill me, it's up to you!"

Sister Feng glanced at Jia Rong and said disdainfully: "Who wants to beat you? Don't lose my money!"

Said that Ping'er took the key of the building, and Wang came to collect the money.

Jia Rong rushed to say, "I'll go there myself!" After saying that, he got up and took Lai Wang out.

"Stop!" Sister Feng stopped Jia Rong, took two sips of tea slowly, and said slowly, "Listen carefully! When your second uncle Lian finds out about this, you will get the money back."

"Okay! Auntie, just relax!"

　Thanks to Laomao 71255 monthly ticket, I received the monthly ticket for the first time.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)