Chapter 102: Buying at the Night Market
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Heng Yi shook his head.
He didn’t see anything wrong with He Hong, Zhao Huan, or Zhao Yun.
“Think about it carefully. From the moment you enter the He house, you will find something wrong.” Han Qiao guided Heng Yi carefully.
Heng Yi is not stupid.
He was just a little honest, and no one taught him how to read people’s expressions.
Heng Yi carefully followed Han Qiao’s instructions and recalled their encounter.
“When He Hong saw me, he wanted to say something to me, but he didn’t say anything after that.”
“When they heard that we bought a house and a restaurant, their expressions seemed to have changed.”
“When Zhao Yun appeared, He Hong and his wife’s expressions were tight. The two of them seemed to have changed in an instant…”
“And their tone as well.”
Heng Yi whispered.
Han Qiao nodded lightly.
“Look at you, you figured it out just by thinking about it.” Han Qiao praised him.
“In fact, many times, when we pay more attention, we can see the changes in the emotions of the people around us.”
“Happiness, sadness, and changes in mood will be expressed through their expressions and behavior.”
“Unless you meet someone who is especially good at controlling them.”
Han Qiao gripped Heng Yi’s hand tightly. “You must be careful when you meet such a person. Be it when you speak or when you do things, don’t let your guard down.”
“These kinds of people might pull the rug under you at any moment.”
“Best friends are never made by one person, but by two people who have a common goal. They have experienced life and death and have overcome mountains of blades and seas of flames.”
Han Qiao didn’t want to scare Heng Yi.
However, it seemed like he really didn’t know anything, and she was afraid that he would suffer a great loss when he entered society in the future.
Heng Yi actually understood.
Although he lacked knowledge, he had an intuition for danger.
It was similar to hunting in the mountains. He might not be able to tell whether this person was good or bad, but he could feel the malice hidden in their heart.
“Ah-Qiao, don’t worry. I’ll learn well.”
Han Qiao smiled.
She held Heng Yi’s hand tightly.
She didn’t want to keep talking about these heavy topics with him.
The night in Puyi County was very lively, especially with the small vendors setting up their stalls.
Han Qiao simply called out to Grandfather, Grandmother, and the three children to look around.
They also bought some things that they liked.
Grandfather and Grandmother were used to being thrifty. Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, and Sun Ke were also children who had lived a hard life. They just wanted to watch the fun. If they really wanted to buy something, they would not be willing to do so.
Han Qiao saw a stall selling a handkerchief and a purse with good embroidery skills. The seller was a middle-aged woman who looked to be in her forties.
When she saw Han Qiao pick up the handkerchief and purse, she immediately and enthusiastically introduced them, “These are all embroidered by my daughter. Look at how exquisite the embroidery is.”
The embroidery was indeed exquisite and the stitches were fine.
Han Qiao asked the three children to come over and take a look.
“Mother.”
This purse was different from the ones they made at home.
They did it cheaply. After working for a month or two, almost the entire family had sold it for two taels of silver. They even gave some to their cousins. In the end, they earn even less.
“Madam, the ones you chose are very beautiful. This winter jasmine is even more beautiful. Look at the patterns and color changes. And this lotus flower, look at the folds of the leaf, look at the stamen.”
“This plum blossom is even more lovely.”
Han Qiao asked for the price. It was 30 copper coins for one pouch.
If all three of them were worth a hundred copper…
“I want it.”
Han Qiao paid.
The winter jasmine was given to Sun Xiu. She was like a flower in spring, sensible early on, and her small shoulders had already taken on the heavy responsibility of being the eldest sister.
The plum blossom was given to Sun Yi. She was cold and proud, but her inner beauty was like the plum blossom in winter, with its own fragrance.
Han Qiao gave the lotus flower to Sun Ke.
She was born in the muddy Sun family, but she was still a childish girl. She was an innocent, cute, and lively little girl.
Just like this lotus flower, it grew out of the mud without being stained.
The three children were extremely happy.
They finally have such exquisite pouches.
On the way back, Han Qiao told them, “I bought these pouches for you not only to let you have some pretty accessories, but also to tell you that beautiful things don’t just have to be owned, but also appreciated.”
“Silver isn’t earned through saving, it’s earned through hard work.”
Han Qiao rubbed Sun Ke’s head.
Each of them gave a hundred copper. “Tonight, you have to use this hundred copper.”
The three children looked at Han Qiao in unison.
Grandpa and Grandma also looked at Han Qiao.
Grandfather quickly asked, “Eldest Granddaughter, do I have one? Do I?”
“Yes, Grandfather and Grandmother each have a hundred coins.”
Grandma shook her head, “I don’t want it, I don’t want it.”
Grandpa took the money happily.
Was he thinking of buying something?
There were a lot of things sold in the night market. Many people who had to work during the day would come out to buy some things that their families needed.
There were also those who sold vegetables, chickens, and eggs.
The last time she came, she was in a hurry and didn’t have much money, so she didn’t spend it carefully. Now that she had money, Heng Yi would carry the things she bought and the carriage would pull them. Han Qiao also planned to buy some things.
There were many people selling things in the night market, and many people buying things. Lanterns were hanging on the stalls that were all made of tung oil.
Han Qiao loved buying soybeans, red beans, and mung beans grown by farmers.
It was nearly half of the price in the shop.
She had a keen eye on the thing she bought. When she saw these beans on the road, as long as they were good in color and dry enough, she would not let them go. Soon, the carriage was filled with them.
One small bag after another.
“Ah-Qiao, why did you buy so many beans?”
“Grandma, these soybeans can be used to stew pork trotters, make black beans, and make tofu pudding. They can be used to make a lot of food.”
Han Qiao held onto Grandma’s hand. “Grandma, I want to move to the county town soon.”
The countryside had its advantages, but the county also had its advantages.
There were many ways to earn money in the county.
She wanted Heng Yi to find a job in the government office, where he could have an easy time dealing with people from all walks of life and have more time to read and practice martial arts.
He was still young, and there was still time for everything.
“The county is a good place indeed.”
Grandma looked at her man who was holding two hundred copper coins and the three children who were holding a hundred copper coins each. She did not know what they wanted to buy.
He couldn’t stop laughing.
“I don’t think they can spend the money today.”
“They can spend it.” Han Qiao was very confident.
But she was too confident.
Grandpa was a little confused and didn’t know what to buy.
The three children were reluctant to part with their money.
They returned the money to Han Qiao, who told them to keep it for themselves.
Grandfather refused to give it to Han Qiao.
He kept looking at his wife beside him.
Han Qiao deliberately reached out her hand to her grandfather.
Grandpa shrank behind Grandma, “No.”
Grandma laughed, “My eldest granddaughter is just playing with you.”
“Humph.”
Back at the inn, Han Qiao told the three children to quickly wash up and go to bed early.
She also got hot water for the grandparents so that they could wash their faces and soak their feet in hot water to sleep soundly at night.
When the grandparents lay down, Han Qiao returned to the room. Heng Yi had already prepared hot water.
She took care of her grandparents, and Heng Yi took care of her.
While the two of them were soaking their feet, Han Qiao said slowly, “I want to move to the county town earlier.”
“Alright,” Heng Yi quickly responded.
In the foot basin, he looked at the small feet that were stepping on his big feet, and his eyes darkened.
“Aren’t you going to ask why?” Han Qiao asked.
“I think it’s good to move to the county town. It’s lively and convenient for you to buy whatever you want. The main thing is that the residence here is big and comfortable. The restaurant will open before the new year and I need you to come over to make a reservation.”
Han Qiao was surprised that Heng Yi could say all this.
“These are some of the reasons.”
“There’s another one. Do you want to hear it?”
“What is it?”