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Chapter 922: I'll Lend Him Money
🕑 Added 2023-07-29 23:18:01 +0000 UTCChapter 922: I'll Lend Him Money
Lu Erbai almost wanted to turn around and leave.
Lu Sanzhu probably knew that his second brother didn't have much wealth and wouldn't be able to lend him any. But he didn't dare to approach Shu Yu directly, so he came to him instead.
But Lu Erbai actually thought that it was feasible for Lu Sanzhu to buy a house. With his temperament, he wouldn't be able to go back to their hometown and work in the fields again. Working as an employee in the county might allow him to make use of his strengths, and perhaps he would even become a supervisor before long.
Da Bao was studying here, and having a house would bring stability. Lu Sanzhu would also work harder.
Moreover, Lu Erbai believed that buying a house now was actually a good deal.
Jiangyuan County used to be not very wealthy, and even the housing prices in the county weren't very high.
But now, with Lord Xiang's presence, those who had been living in the county might not have noticed the changes, but Lu Erbai had been away from the county for nearly a year and could feel the significant difference.
The county had become much more prosperous, with an increase in merchants from other areas.
Coupled with the reputation of his daughter, the village lord, and even Shu Yu's plan to grow sunflowers and create a unique sunflower field that could be used for oil extraction and selling sunflower seeds for consumption in the future.
Lu Erbai had an inexplicable confidence in his daughter's abilities. He believed that Shu Yu's ambitious actions would undoubtedly bring about significant changes to Jiangyuan County.
With Shu Yu's grand plans and the capable county magistrate Lord Xiang, Jiangyuan County would naturally attract many settlers, and housing prices would definitely rise.
By that time, two hundred taels of silver wouldn't be enough to buy a house.
Lu Sanzhu had this idea, and Lu Erbai supported it, well, mentally supported it.
If he wanted to borrow money from Shu Yu, Lu Erbai would help relay a few words. Whether his daughter agreed or not, it was up to her. He wouldn't force Shu Yu.
After listening, Shu Yu was somewhat surprised.
This third uncle of hers really knew how to surprise her.
Previously, everyone in Shishi Village, including the Lu family, thought that this third uncle was worthless. Now it seemed that he still had a good eye.
"I'll lend him the money," Shu Yu said.
The old lady was about to scold Lu Sanzhu, but she was taken aback by Shu Yu's words. "Ah Yu, what are you saying?"
"Grandmother, if third Uncle is really determined to work in the county in the future, then it's indeed a good opportunity for him to buy a house now. If we wait too long, two hundred taels of silver won't be enough."
The old lady furrowed her brow. "But... that's two hundred taels of silver. Can Laosan really repay it? Besides, given Laosan's temperament, he might refuse to pay back."
The old lady knew her son too well and didn't quite trust his character.
Shu Yu chuckled helplessly. "Grandmother, if third Uncle dares to refuse someone else's debt, would he dare to refuse mine?"
It seemed like he wouldn't.
Lu Sanzhu didn't even dare to borrow money from her directly, clearly afraid of her.
Only then did Shu Yu ask Lu Erbai, "Dad, do you know how much money Third Uncle has saved now?"
"I asked him. He said he has more than forty taels of silver."
Even the old lady was shocked this time. "That much? But... wasn't he a poor guy just last year?"
Now he could be considered a wealthy person in Shishi Village. The village head didn't even know if anyone had as much money as he did.
Lu Erbai was also surprised when he first heard it. "Third brother doesn't seem like he's lying."
The old lady quickly calculated in her mind. If he could earn money at this rate in the future, it would be easy for him to repay Shu Yu's money.
Shu Yu hugged her grandmother. "Grandma, can you rest assured now?"
