Chapter 95: Luring the Snake Out of Its Hole

At Yi Da Ye's house.

Yi Zhonghai's face was dark; he had just been beaten yesterday, and today Sha Zhu didn't let slip a word about his certificate.

This is clearly a precaution against him.

Yi Da Ma saw things fairly clearly.

"Looks like you offended him over Zhuzi's blind date last time."

"You know Zhuzi's temper."

"You can't go provoke him now."

"Instead, you should think of ways to improve the relationship."

These days of misfortune have made Yi Zhonghai doubt life a little, and his confidence is starting to collapse.

He wanted to cry.

"Wife, you say finding someone to support in old age is so hard?"

During this time, Jia Dongxu treated him like a bank, coming for money whenever he had business or not.

He knew this was Qin Huairu's doing; Dong Xu wouldn't be that shameless.

But what could he do? Without Sha Zhu's help, Yang Qing's fixed allowance, as long as Jia Zhangshi doesn't take out her saved money...

His Jia family wouldn't have enough to eat.

He couldn't just watch his apprentice go hungry and do nothing.

Yi Da Ma patted his back to comfort him.

"Alright, alright, keep a calm mind."

"Things aren't that bad; I've looked into it, and after the new regulations came out, the situation below has improved a lot."

"This year's grain production shouldn't have any problems."

"By autumn, things should be able to improve."

"Moreover, the climate has improved a lot; haven't you seen the wild vegetable situation in Jingcheng?"

"With so many wild vegetables, it bodes a good grain harvest."

"Just get through this period and it'll be fine."

Yi Zhonghai sighed.

"What should we do about Zhuzi?"

"Looking at the current situation, he probably doesn't trust me."

Yi Da Ma, however, wasn't too worried.

"Zhuzi values feelings; don't scheme against him, gradually improve your relationship, and it will gradually get better."

"Also, we need to put in some effort with the old lady; having her speak for us is worth more than us saying ten thousand sentences."

"Also, Zhuzi's parents aren't around, so you need to take on this responsibility."

"Tomorrow, let's see what they lack and prepare it for them."

"Tomorrow I'll also bring his wife over to help her find her footing in the courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's anxious heart settled considerably.

"Wife, it's still you who has a way."

During this time he's really been hit hard, his confidence somewhat lacking.

Without scheming, he's not much different from an old man.

After Yang Qing returned, Xu Damao pulled him over.

As Yang Qing entered the door, he saw Liu Guangtian and Jie Fang.

As soon as they saw Yang Qing, they stood up.

"Qinger Ge."

Seeing Jie Fang, he was a bit surprised.

San Da Ye let Jie Fang come over; the meaning behind it was somewhat thought-provoking.

"You're here too; perfect, let's liven things up to celebrate Damao Ge's wedding."

After they sat down, Lou Xiao'e appeared.

At first sight of Lou Xiao'e, Yang Qing felt a bit regretful.

Such a young girl snatched by Xu Damao, that toad; just thinking about it hurts.

In this era, seeing such a young girl, Yang Qing couldn't hold back his saliva.

Even if he raised his wife for years, he probably couldn't cultivate such tender skin.

Yang Qing even thought of getting Xu Damao drunk and taking his place for a while.

Xu Damao took in everyone's expressions, his pride bursting through the roof.

"Come, everyone, let's meet your sister-in-law."

"My wife, Lou Xiao'e."

"From now on, you can call her sister-in-law or Xiao'e's sister-in-law."

It had a bit of a showing-off vibe.

Yang Qing now understands Xu Damao's mindset when he saw the well-cultivated Chen Hong earlier.

Envy, jealousy, hatred.

"Sister-in-law, I wish you a happy marriage."

Yang Qing raised his wine cup and urged others to drink.

Xu Damao was smug, saying "I won't let you consummate the marriage."

The bride and groom couldn't avoid this kind of urging to drink.

Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e could only raise their glasses and comply.

Thank you, thank you.

I also thank everyone for coming; let's clink glasses together.

Xu Damao was also a regular at drinking parties and knew how to drink little.

Lou Xiao'e followed him, watching her husband's imposing presence at the drinking party.

Yang Qing also came to know the real Xu Damao.

He had skill at the drinking table.

All that talk about the three big and one small is nonsense.

He had his own drinking-table wisdom.

Come, Brother Damao, I wish you an early birth of a noble child.

Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e raised their glasses.

Thank you, thank you; we'll drink this cup, but Brother Qing is also married.

You all, properly toast Brother Qing, eat well and drink well.

In the back-and-forth between Yang Qing and Xu Damao, a group of people soon became slightly tipsy.

The atmosphere also became lively.

Xu Damao began to lose a bit of self-control and started playing finger-guessing games with people.

One, two, three, four, five, wow, going up the mountain to beat the tiger…

Lou Xiao'e had never seen such a drinking scene; a group of people were like children…

But Liu Guangtian and them really are children.

Everyone was having a great time playing.

Yang Qing, however, began to calm down, as if the liveliness belonged to others and had nothing to do with him.

He held his chopsticks, occasionally picking up a bite.

Yang Qing's demeanor aroused Lou Xiao'e's curiosity.

Brother Qing, why aren't you drinking?

Yang Qing didn't expect Lou Xiao'e to come over.

I feel a bit dizzy; I need to sober up.

It's fine, sister-in-law, just look after Brother Damao.

Hearing that, Lou Xiao'e really thought he had drunk too much, got up and poured him a cup of tea.

Actually, Yang Qing was thinking about something.

Today, the people arranged by Director Wang are already in place.

Tomorrow his scheme to trap people will begin.

He felt a bit excited inside.

The next day, the sky was still dark.

Yang Qing then went out.

Those who had been watching him thought he was going to the pigeon market, but they didn't see him there.

He didn't appear until seven o'clock.

He still had some traces of dirt on him.

He came again to sell silver coins.

This time most people thought of a question: he was going to get the treasure.

This time Yang Qing's appetite was even bigger.

How much can you eat at once?

The stall owner's expression shifted upon hearing that.

That depends on how much you can produce.

Yang Qing covered his face and altered his tone.

Just tell us how much you can eat.

The owner stretched out two fingers.

Two hundred pieces, no problem.

Yang Qing nodded.

That's fine, but let's change the place of transaction.

The owner's expression shifted.

Then where do you say?

Yang Qing said softly.

Today at 8 p. m., at Shichahai, when the sky is just dark.

Bring the money over; after checking it's fine, I'll give you an address for you to go and get it.

The owner.

What if you cheat us? After all, nobody knows who anyone is.

Yang Qing said softly.

Rest assured, the items will be at Shichahai when the time comes.

It won't be far; we can wait until you confirm, then we'll leave.

The boss thought for a moment and nodded.

"Alright."

After Yang Qing secured a stall, he went to several other stalls.

This time, he has to complete a transaction of over a thousand silver coins.

The bait is large, so the matter is simple.

There is no evening at Shichahai.

They will follow him when he goes to fetch the silver coins, and find the treasure's burial site.