Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: Buying Life for a Hundred Taels
Chapter 477: Buying Life for a Hundred Taels
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Zhou Da’s wife, acting like a shrew, shouted loudly, “How can you say treating the injury is enough? This accident happened because of you, so you must pay compensation.”
The people from the Zhou Family Village echoed.
The village chief was at a loss for words, “Chu Rong has already taken Zhou Da to see a doctor and even gave him two taels of silver for recovery. That’s more than enough. There’s no room for negotiation regarding compensation.”
Zhou Da’s wife, upon hearing this, immediately sat down on the ground, throwing a tantrum like a madwoman, exhibiting a disgraceful spectacle.
The people of Chu Family Village started to attack verbally…
“Why are you people from the Zhou Family Village so shameless? We are trying to reason with you, but you still make a scene like that.”
“Did you get injured just to get compensation?” This comment made Zhou Da feel guilty.
“Let me tell you, don’t push your luck. The Chu family has always been fair. There’s no such thing as deliberately refusing to pay compensation.”
The villagers of Chu Family Village successfully silenced the people from Zhou village with their words.
Zhou Da’s wife screamed, “If you don’t pay us, we’ll just stay in Chu Village and won’t leave! Let’s see who can outlast whom!”
No matter what the villagers of Chu Village said, the people from Zhou village wouldn’t listen and continued their protest until the evening.
When Chu Qingzhi returned to Chu Family Village, she was immediately informed about the situation.
Reluctantly, Chu Qingzhi went to the village chief’s house, “Village chief, I’m sorry for the trouble.”
The village chief waved his hand, “No trouble at all. They are the ones being unreasonable.”
Seeing Chu Qingzhi, Zhou Da’s wife rushed over and demanded, “Hurry up and pay the compensation, or we will keep causing trouble.”
Chu Qingzhi calmly asked, “How much do you want?”
Thinking she could easily intimidate the young Chu Qingzhi, Zhou Da’s wife demanded a hefty sum, “A hundred taels.”
Zhou Da was secretly delighted, thinking he had married well, for his wife knew that the young girl was easy to bully and demanded an exorbitant amount of money.
Everyone looked at her as if she was insane. A hundred taels? She dared to ask for that much! The couple must be out of their minds to think of such an amount.
Chu Qingzhi asked calmly, “Do you know the standard for paying a hundred taels?”
Zhou Da’s wife’s heart skipped a beat. She looked at Chu Qingzhi and couldn’t help but take a step back. “What do you mean?”
“A hundred taels is fine,” Chu Qingzhi pointed at Zhou Da, “but he has to die!”
Zhou Da’s body shivered slightly, feeling a chill in his heart. He couldn’t understand how a young girl could speak of death so casually and lightly.
Everyone realized that indeed, a hundred taels could buy a life. In fact, fifty taels were enough to do so.
Last year, some men from Xu Village died in a mining accident, and their families were compensated fifty taels each.
Realizing her mistake, Zhou Da’s wife regretted her greed, “Then fifty taels will do.”
Chu Qingzhi glanced at her, sending shivers down her spine, “I am willing to pay a hundred taels. If he dies from his injury within three days, bring his body over, and I will give you the money.”
Zhou Da’s wife and the villagers from Zhou village were at a loss for words.
Chu Qingzhi said to the villagers, “Everyone, disperse. It’s getting late. It’s time to go home for dinner.” With that, she led the way and left.
The villagers of Chu Village gradually dispersed, leaving only the people from Zhou village standing awkwardly.
They looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Zhou Da’s wife continued her loud protests, but no one paid them any attention. Embarrassed, they finally went home.
They wanted to go to Chu Qingzhi’s house, but when they came over and saw the three fierce little wolves squatting at the door, they did not dare to proceed further. In the end, they could only go home dejectedly.
The little wolf cubs had already grown up. They were usually obedient to the Chu family, but they were very fierce to strangers.
Upon returning home, Zhou Da was visited by Xu San, who eagerly inquired about the situation, “Did you get the money?”
Zhou Da bitterly replied, “No, she said she would only give me a hundred taels if I died within three days.”
Xu San was shocked, “Did the Chu family really say that?”
“That’s exactly what they said!” Zhou Da fumed, “The Chu family is so heartless. They have so much money but refuse to give me any. They said they’d only pay if I died. How can I spend the money if I’m dead?”
“Indeed, that’s pretty heartless!” Xu San agreed indignantly, “We can’t let the Chu family off so easily.”
Frustrated but helpless, Zhou Da asked, “So, what do we do now? If we can’t get the money, my injury was for nothing!”
Xu San patted Zhou Da’s shoulder, “Let’s think.”
In the Chu Village.
Chu Qingyan pulled Chu Qingzhi to the swing, “Sister, I have something to tell you.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled gently, “What is it?”
As Chu Qingyan was about to speak, Wang Ximing’s voice was heard. She pointed at him, “Sister, I want to become his disciple. Do you agree?”
“I agree,” Chu Qingzhi led Chu Qingyan to the front yard to greet Wang Ximing.
Seeing Chu Qingzhi, Wang Ximing immediately smiled and greeted her, “Greetings, Miss Chu.”
Chu Qingzhi courteously invited, “Mr. Wang, please come in and have a seat.”
Wang Ximing nodded, “Thankyou.”
Chu Qingzhi led him to the main hall, “Please sit, Mr. Wang.”
Chu Qingyan went to make tea.
Wang Ximing sat down and got straight to the point, “Miss Chu, you must know why I’m here.”
“The matter of taking Qingyan as your disciple?” Chu Qingzhi had heard about it from Chu Qingyan.
Wang Ximing earnestly said, “Yes. Qingyan is a promising talent, and I see great potential in her. She’s passionate about this craft, and I’d like to take her as my disciple and pass on my knowledge.”
Chu Qingzhi beckoned Chu Qingyan over, “Do you want to become his disciple?”
Chu Qingyan eagerly nodded, “I do.”
Chu Qjingzhi patted Chu Qingyan’s head and said to Wang Xingming, “Then I’ll have to trouble Mr. Wang to take care of my sister in the future.”
Wang Ximing stood up and bowed, “Thank you, Miss Chu, for your consent.”
“Please sit, Mr. Wang,” Chu Qingzhi said. “Our family will be gathering for dinner soon. Why don’t you stay for dinner and we can perform the apprenticeship ceremony afterward?”
Wang Ximing, eager to take Chu Qingyan as his disciple, agreed, “Thank you.”
Chu Qjingzhi gently nudged Chu Qingyan, “Take your master to Brother Tang’s house for a visit. I’ll help with the cooking.”
Chu Qingyan happily complied, “Okay.”
“Brother Tang lives here?” Wang Ximing perked up at the mention of Tang Jinghong and quickly got up to leave.
Chu Qingyan followed, saying, “Brother Jinghong’s house is right next to ours. You actually passed by it earlier.”
Wang Ximing quickened his pace, urging, “Qingyan, hurry.”
The master and disciple reached the front yard of Tang Jinghong’s house, just as Tang Jinghong and Third Master Lu, one after the other, were walking out.
Third Master Lu’s injury was no longer a serious concern. Wu Yaqing, still angry with him, refused to bring him food, so he had to fend for himself..