Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty
Chapter 102 - 101: He Became the Governor (for 400 monthly tickets+)

Chapter 102: Chapter 101: He Became the Governor (for 400 monthly tickets+)

After Granny Luo arrived at Dingzhou, she heard from Mr. Luo that the woman who made the chrysanthemum disk button could also create more disk buttons and accessories. She regretted not having seized that opportunity. Later, when she saw the beautifully designed clothes worn by Yan, knowing that they too were made by the same woman, she regretfully pounded her chest in frustration.

If she only knew before, she should have collaborated with the woman. Now, not only had she signed an agreement with Nirvana Embroidery Workshop, but she was also Yan’s needlework master.

Mr. Luo quickly bent his knee and promised jokingly to Granny Luo, "Please be forgiving, Granny Luo. It’s fortunate that we got the opportunity. Please keep your temper, and let me apologize for that."

Granny Luo laughed, covering her mouth with her handkerchief.

Afu chuckled and made an apology to Granny Luo, and then he and Mrs. Wang left. How those two embroidery workshops would collaborate and share the profits was none of his business anymore.

After getting home, Chen Afu gave Mrs. Wang a forty tael silver note. Mrs. Wang shook her head and did not accept it, but instead, handed over three small ingots of one tael each.

She said, "You designed those disk buttons so that money should all be yours. It is only proper for me to take these because the majority of the buttons were made by me, the labor charge is mine." She added, "Even among siblings, accounts should be settled clearly. That way, they can get along for a long time. Afu, now that you have set up your own household, it’s right for you to support your parents. However, you should not keep giving us money every time you earn. Human greed is indulged, and you..." She held back the words that were about to burst out and said, "Some habits are not good once they have formed. Afu, remember this for your own good, and for Dabao’s, and your parents’ and Alu’s too."

Afu thought about Mrs. Wang’s words, and indeed it was true. Establishing a habit would not be good. There was indeed no need to give them money every time he earned. Perhaps that might be most detrimental to Alu’s growth. In the future, he’ll give money in the name of filial piety, which would both fulfill his filial duty and provide a good example for Dabao and Alu.

Afu nodded and said, "Mother, I will remember your words. I won’t give you money every time I earn in the future, but will give regularly out of filial piety." He then persuaded Mrs. Wang, saying, "However, the money from the Ten Brocade Sparrow belongs to both our families. We should split it equally, we’ll take three hundred taels, and you’ll take three hundred taels. I plan to use your three hundred taels to buy around fifty to sixty acres of land, all under Father’s name. In the future, even without my financial support, Mother won’t have to work so hard, and my brother could study at ease. Mother, for Alu’s sake, you should consider this and buy the land. There’s no need to worry about my uncle and aunt, because the money for the Ten Brocade Sparrow was given by Master Chu in the capital city. Even if we want to tell them in advance, it wouldn’t be possible. When you go back, just say that it’s my filial piety to you, they can’t intervene. After the money is used to buy the land and is all spent, there will be nothing for Mrs. Hu to covet."

With fifty to sixty acres of land, they would be akin to small landlords, and life would be much easier for their family. Moreover, the money was indeed given by Master Chu in the capital city, it was not hidden private money. Mrs. Wang, her eyes red, nodded and said, "Ok, let’s consider that we have half of the Ten Brocade Sparrow. Father, Mother, and Alu, we are all grateful to you."

Alu also added, "Sister, thank you. I will study hard and aim to become a scholar in the future. I will protect you and Dabao, so no one can bully you."

Chen Afu smiled and said, "Good, Sister will be waiting for that day."

The group then discussed that they were almost done with their current work and had earned so much money, it was time to go to the Dental Clinic to buy some land. They had been away from home for eleven days, and even if they stayed for four more days at most, they would have to return home. They had to go to the Dental Clinic the next day. As for Manager Luo’s help, perhaps he was too busy and couldn’t spare the time, so they didn’t wait for him.

As long as they were not afraid of the main family knowing, it was not necessary to buy the land only in Zhongning County; it could be in Sanqing County as long as the land was good. The big money was from selling the bird, not the hidden money from selling jewelry, and it was gained in the capital city. With such legitimate money, others would be jealous, but Chen Ye would find no excuse to accuse Chen Ming and his family of hiding money. Besides, she was now the needlework master of Tang Garden, and her reputation in Xiangluo Village was notable, enough to deter Hu Laowu.

Before dinner, Chen Aman changed into the new clothes that she had just finished making and came out to show everyone. She wore a light red round-neck top and skirt, as well as a big red satin belt and edging. She even put the two exquisite flowers given by Chen Afu on her head.

The little girl was naturally beautiful, and when she dressed up, she looked even more beautiful.

Chen Shi and Mrs. Zhang both smiled with their eyes almost closed, naturally receiving everyone’s praise, especially Chen Dabao, who said with wide eyes, "Aman looks so pretty, as beautiful as my mom."

Mrs. Wang also laughed, saying, "Oh my, such a beautiful girl will surely find a handsome and talented young man."

Mrs. Zhang laughed, "Let’s hope for the best. We can’t ask for both talent and looks. As long as the young man is intelligent and can provide for my Aman, that would be enough."

Chen Shi laughed and said, "My beautiful daughter deserves a handsome young man."

Everyone laughed heartily at this, while Chen Aman, blushing, stomped her feet in embarrassment, tugging at Chen Shi’s clothes.

On that night, Chen Afu and Mrs. Wang once again closed the door and started making the cut-out pieces of the swallow dolls.

The next day at midday, Chen Shi returned from the wine-shop with the purchased poultry and animal entrails. He seemed agitated, quickly gave the porter a few pennies, and then hoisted the two large buckets back into the kitchen. Seeing that Mrs. Zhang was not there, he went to the parlor.

Mrs. Zhang was at the table drinking water. Chen Shi saw that she was alone and after looking out the window, he said in a low voice, "Mrs. Zhang, we are in trouble. Chen Shiying has come to our Dingzhou as governor."

Mrs. Zhang didn’t even bother to lift her head, commenting, "Who becomes the governor has nothing to do with us. We just need to do what we should do."

Chen Shi continued, "Oh no, that Chen Shiying is the one who ..."

Only then did Mrs. Zhang react, lifting her head in surprise, saying, "My goodness, really?"

Chen Shi whispered, "Yes, I wouldn’t lie to you. At first, I saw the notice posted outside and wondered if it might be someone with the same name. But then at the wine-shop, I heard people discussing that this Governor Chen is the youngest scholar of this dynasty. I thought, it must be him..."