Chapter 248 - Why Don’t We Go Together (1/2)

Chapter 248

“The sooner, the better!” Hu San quickly said with a smile, “Why don’t I stay in an inn in town for a night to give you time to handle the things you need to do at home? Then you can come find me at the inn tomorrow and we’ll leave for Qingzhou together . Or, it would be even better if we could leave now!”

Gu Fangzi had instructed him to get it done as soon as possible without letting Sang Hong’s family know . Although Hu San didn’t understand why, leaving with Sang Pingliang and reporting back sooner would not be wrong .

“Let’s leave now, let’s leave now! No problem, no problem!” Sang Pingliang was also afraid that undue delay might bring about trouble, so he wished he could hurry to meet with Gu Fangzi right away . If he were a step late and someone took his cushy job, he would certainly regret it!

“Okay! Then, we’ll set off immediately once you’ve packed up!” Hu San said with a smile .

Sang Pingliang quickly agreed . Just when he got up, he suddenly thought of something and gently patted his head before asking with a smile, “Little Brother Hu San, can I ask… um… how much is the salary?”

Li Shi had been smiling at the side . It was because her husband received the job because of her, and their family income would definitely increase . If she told others that they were put in charge of stores by the Shi Family in Qingzhou, it would certainly sound impressive . And since her husband was leaving, wouldn’t she be able to torment that vixen? She had to vent all of her resentment!

Upon hearing Sang Pingliang ask about the salary, Li Shi quickly perked her ears up to listen .

Hu San spread his hands and said with an embarrassed smile, “I’m not very sure about this . You’re our Young Mistress’ uncle and chosen for the job by Miss Gu, your salary won’t be low! Besides, this can be discussed! Miss Gu will surely allow for it . ”

Li Shi quickly smiled and asked, “Then, do you know how much was the salary of the previous person managing the warehouse?”

This was well-asked . Sang Pingliang could not help but praise his wife with a glance .

After thinking, Hu San replied with a smile, “It should be two or three silvers . There are other perks as well . He received bonuses on festivities and three free meals a day . For Second Old Master Sang, it should be more than that . ”

“That’s a lot!” Sang Pingliang and Li Shi were so excited that they felt dizzy . They did not need to fork out money for meals and lodging, which was akin to solely earning money every month . Also, there were bonuses during festivities! Where would they find a job as good as this?

“Brother Hu San, hold on . I’ll pack up and be right back!” Sang Pingliang gladly said .

Li Shi sat in the hall with Hu San while the new concubine went into the room with Sang Pingliang to help him pack .

“Hurry up! Just pick any two nicer sets of clothes and wrap them up!” Sang Pingliang rubbed his hands in delight and said . Then, he added, “Wait, wait! Don’t pack the clothes that look too good . Just pick two ordinary-looking sets instead!”

The Shi Family had money . Miss Gu also had good intentions, so she was definitely not a stingy person . If she were to see him not well-dressed, surely she would have new ones made for him, would she not? So why should he bring his new clothes over? What a waste that would be!

“Yes, my lord!” The new concubine lowered her head and folded his clothes before she spread a large cloth on the bed to bundle them together .

“What’s wrong? Why do you look a little unhappy?” Sang Pingliang pulled her hand and asked gleefully .

“My lord!” The new concubine looked at him with eyes full of affection and pity before saying, “Please bring me along! How can you not have someone to serve by your side? Furthermore, your wife hates me very much . If you leave me here, you might not see me again when you return! Without your protection, she will not spare me! My lord, I don’t wish to leave you!”

The new concubine turned her body and covered her face as she started crying .

Upon finding that reasonable, Sang Pingliang hurriedly consoled her and said after much hesitation, “But I don’t know if Miss Gu will object if I bring you along!”

When the new concubine saw that he was persuaded, she became spirited and quickly responded, “There’s no problem . You can simply rent a house outside, can’t you? Besides, who are you? Can Miss Gu not respect your request?”

Sang Pingliang was fond of hearing such words . However, the thought of having to fork out money to rent a house pained him . He said, “I wonder if the rent in Qingzhou is expensive…”

The new concubine spat in contempt to herself but hurriedly said with a smile, “The sea freight warehouse is usually constructed at the pier near the waters, and not in the flourishing regions of Qingzhou . How expensive can it be? I’m sure Miss Gu is big-hearted . If you could put in some nice words, she might even arrange an available house for you! My lord, if I’m not by your side, won’t you feel bored? Who will wash your clothes for you? And who will massage your back when you’re tired?”

Upon seeing his concubine charming him and showering him with suggestions, how could he bother with anything else? Unconsciously, he said with a smile, “You’re right! Only you will care about me! Alright, it’s settled then . You will pack up and go to Qingzhou with me!”

“My lord!” The new concubine was overjoyed when he agreed . After she had swiftly packed his things, she returned to her room to pack as well .