Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 125: Careful Calculation – Sisi Preparing for a Rainy Day (1/2)
Chapter 127: Chapter 125: Careful Calculation – Sisi Preparing for a Rainy Day
“The Gan Family is also from an official background, so they should understand the significance of the phrase ‘public opinion is fearsome’.” Liu Sisi said methodically.
“Yes! Indeed, public opinion is fearsome! Well said, teacher!”
Thinking about the investigative report provided by her subordinates and comparing it to the person in front of her, the Old Madam couldn’t help but sigh at the truth of these words.
“Since the Old Madam investigated Sisi’s background, she must have also found out that Sisi went to Heji Clinic a few days ago. Dr. He’s character should be trustworthy to the Old Madam! Speaking of small families, thirty years ago, the head of the Gan Family toiled and studied diligently, finally achieving success and bringing honor to the family. This story is known by every man, woman, and child in the small town. As for taking advantage of the Gan Family, how could Sisi, a mere woman, do such a thing? Aren’t you being too hard on her?”
Old Madam was clearly taken aback by Liu Sisi’s words, giving her a surprised look before her expression softened after pondering for a moment.
“Since the teacher has been injured, it would be best to focus on recovery. When your health has improved, continuing your studies won’t be late. I was reckless just now, and I hope you won’t take it to heart.”
As she spoke, she turned to the elder servant next to her and instructed, “Go and pick some of the finest medicinal materials and give them to the teacher. Speaking of which, up until now, our Gan Family has not given the teacher even a single reward. It’s truly shameful, shameful!”
“The Old Madam is too serious! This matter is Sisi’s fault, and I hope the Old Madam will be understanding.” Liu Sisi said with a light laugh as she bowed.
“Very well, very well! What a clever and eloquent woman! But I have confidence that I will not choose the wrong person, and you must be able to educate my grandchildren well.” A swift glint of light flashed across the Old Madam’s eyes.
“The Old Madam is too kind with her praises.”
As Liu Sisi went with the flow, she naturally blurred the matter.
Although there had been some minor twists and turns, the final goal was achieved! Looking back at the Gan Mansion, Liu Sisi let out a sigh.
“Ye Lei! Let’s visit father in the afternoon? We don’t have any good stuff at home, so we can buy some suitable things to send to him!” Liu Sisi’s voice was filled with cheerfulness.
Looking at the large package of items Di Yelei held in his arms, her eyebrows curved upwards, resembling a crescent moon.
The gifts from the Gan Mansion, as expected from a wealthy family, were generous. In addition to ten taels of silver ingots, there were two pieces of silk cloth, four sets of autumn and winter clothes, a jar of wine, and ten strips of bacon! Additionally, there were valuable medicinal materials like codonopsis, gastrodia, donkey-hide gelatin, and caterpillar fungus. Although the amounts were not large, their value was quite high.
Following the local custom, an education gift usually consisted of ten strips of bacon and one tael of patterned silver each month.
However, the gift from the Gan Family was clearly on a much higher scale!
Di Yelei’s face turned sour as soon as he left the Gan Mansion; receiving so many education gifts for just one student, but as for him…
Secretly clenching his fists, his determination grew even stronger!
No matter what, he must let Sisi live a good life!
The two went to the grocery store and bought some suitable rice and other food. The people in the old house were frugal, rarely eating white rice and pure flour throughout the year. Di Yelei directly bought fifty pounds of pure flour, some glutinous rice sugar and brown sugar, then stopped his purchases.