Red Dust Daqian

The Wang family was not completely unreasonable. In addition, Wang Yuanwai's ruffian spirit made Zhou Sen feel quite troubled and difficult to deal with. But no matter what, Xiao Zhuyu must not be taken to Wang Yuanwai's house by force. If she went to Wang's house, Xiao Zhuyu's fate would definitely be tragic, and the ending can be imagined. Besides, Xiao Zhuyu was already part of Zhou Sen's wealth plan.

Seeing Xiao Zhuyu crying miserably, Zhou Sen couldn't help but feel heartbroken. More and more people gathered to watch, and in order to prevent the situation from getting out of control, Zhou Sen quickly signaled Zhao Tiechui to stop Wang Yuanwai from yelling.

In order to appease Mr. Wang and the onlookers and resolve the current crisis, Zhou Sen could only speak nonsense: "Everyone, be quiet for a moment and listen to what I have to say." "That day when I was performing a spell to rescue Xiao Zhuyu and many other girls, the Jade Emperor suddenly appeared and told me that Miss Xiao and my Taoist sect are predestined. I think if Miss Xiao practices well in the future, she may achieve the results of Taoism and serve the Jade Emperor."

Wang Yuanwai and others were quite surprised to hear this, but since it came from Master Zhang, they would definitely believe it. Wang Yuanwai was at a loss for a moment, and the people around him were also appeased. Xiangcao and Xiao Zhuyu looked at each other, thinking that Zhou Sen was really good at making up stories. Zhao Tiechui was not present that day, but he also believed it.

Wang Yuanwai was unwilling to give up, and hesitantly muttered: "But...but, Xiao Zhuyu is my Wang family. I spent 500 taels of dowry to marry my daughter-in-law. Such a beautiful daughter-in-law, will she serve Laojun or you? Who will serve my son? Isn't my 500 taels of silver wasted?"

Zhou Sen was immediately furious and said angrily, "What are you mumbling about? You are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Taoist Master. It is her fate to serve the Taoist Master, and it is also the good deeds of your Wang family's ancestors. Isn't it just a dowry of 500 taels of silver? Bring me the marriage certificate, and I will give you 500 taels of silver."

Zhou Sen ordered Zhao Tiechui to take out 500 taels of silver. Zhao Tiechui took out 500 taels of silver and threw it to Wang Yuanwai, the housekeeper. After Wang Yuanwai confirmed that the 500 taels of silver were not missing a penny, his daughter-in-law was gone, but the silver was back. His depression was swept away, and he was overjoyed. He hurriedly handed the marriage certificate to Zhou Sen and said, "Master Zhang, this is the marriage certificate between my son and Miss Xiao. I hope you will keep it well. Xiao Zhuyu is destined to be with Taoism, which is her blessing. My Wang family is willing to help her. I will not charge the interest on the 500 taels of silver." Zhou Sen took the marriage certificate and returned it directly to Xiao Zhuyu. Xiao Zhuyu took the marriage certificate and tore it to pieces, crying with joy. Zhao Tiechui glared at Wang Yuanwai angrily, "You are paying interest, and you want to charge interest on Master Tianshi's money." Without waiting for Zhou Sen's instructions, he drove away Wang Yuanwai and others and dispersed the onlookers.

Wait until the onlookers dispersed. Zhou Sen had just walked into the Tianshi Mansion, and before Zhao Tiechui closed the gate, Xiao Zhuyu knelt down in front of Zhou Sen again, crying: "Thank you, benefactor, for saving me again. 500 taels of silver is not a small amount. I didn't expect that you would be willing to spend 500 taels of silver to exchange for my freedom. I have no way to repay you. I only wish to serve you as a slave for the rest of my life." Before Zhou Sen could speak. Xiangcao couldn't bear to watch Xiao Zhuyu crying, she rolled her eyes at Zhou Sen, helped Xiao Zhuyu up, and said: "Sister Zhuyu, there's no need to thank him like this. Zhang Mumu said that you are his, and it's only right for him to spend money to redeem you. You can't mention the matter of being a slave. Will he still care about you in the future? He will be crazy."

Zhou Sen smiled awkwardly and said, "Yes, you are already a member of our Xiangmu Society. It is only right that I spend money to redeem you. And no matter how much money I spend on you in the future, you don't have to kneel down to me like this, okay? I still expect you to help me manage Zhumu Hall." Xiao Zhuyu wiped away her tears of grievance, burst into laughter and said, "Mr. Mumu, you said today that I have a destiny with Taoism, so should I become a little Taoist nun in the future?" Zhou Sen gently knocked on Xiao Zhuyu's head and said, "What are you thinking about? That's just an excuse to get the marriage certificate back. You don't have to be a Taoist nun. How can you help me manage Zhumu Hall if you become a Taoist nun? Don't worry about this, people will forget about it soon, and no one will say anything in the future. Even if someone mentions it, you can just say that you are an outer Taoist nun." Zhou Sen, Xiangcao, and Xiao Zhuyu looked at each other and suddenly laughed. Zhao Tiechui, who was half a beat slower, looked at the people who laughed inexplicably and smiled foolishly.

On the second day, the four of them recovered from the sudden situation the day before. They gathered together to discuss matters related to the glass kiln factory, and each reported on the situation of the investigation in recent days and the progress of their respective responsibilities. Many ceramic kiln factories around Changnan County have good benefits. Small-scale ceramic kiln factories are generally the pillar industries on which small families rely for survival, and they are unwilling to sell them. Moreover, small kiln factories cannot meet Zhou Sen’s demand for firing glass. Medium-sized ceramic kiln factories can meet Zhou Sen’s firing needs, but the families of the general owners are quite wealthy, and no one is willing to sell. Even if they are willing to talk, the price is very high, and the average price is about 4000 taels, which is much higher than the market price. There is no need to think about large-scale ceramic kiln factories, and there is no need to buy large-scale ceramic kiln factories at this stage.

Zhou Sen also informed Xiangcao, Xiao Zhuyu, and Zhao Tiechui of the current financial situation. The previous advance reward of 500 taels of silver, plus this 500 taels of silver, totaled 1000 taels of silver. 200 taels of silver had been spent, leaving 800 taels of silver. Yesterday, the glass statue of Laojun was sold for 2500 taels of silver, and the redemption of the marriage certificate cost 500 taels of silver, leaving a total of 2800 taels of silver. Before Zhou Sen could continue, Xiangcao and Xiao Zhuyu opened their mouths in shock.

Xiangcao asked in confusion, "Mumu, who did you sell the Liuli Laojun statue to for 2500 taels of silver!" Xiao Zhuyu echoed, "Which god of wealth is so generous that he is willing to offer 2500 taels of silver and pay the full amount at once." Zhao Tiechui couldn't help but interrupt, "That idiot is Shangguan Wuhou, the magistrate of Changnan County. Didn't you realize that the magistrate is so rich?"

Zhou Sen criticized everyone seriously, saying: "How can you scold people? How can you say you are a sucker? You have eyes but don't know the Jingshan jade. Can your vision compare with that of Lord Shangguan? In Shangguan Wuhou's eyes, can the colored glaze Laojun statue be measured by money? For Brother Shangguan, it is simply a great value for money." Zhou Sen said this, but he didn't think so in his heart. My goodness, a piece of glass was sold for 2500 taels of silver. When I burn the colored glaze, it will be even worse.

"Okay, let's get back to the point. 2800 taels of silver, minus the cost of employment, materials, living expenses, etc., I estimate that at most there is only 2500 taels left to spend." Zhou Sen was saying: "It seems that we have to think of a way to deal with the ceramic kiln factory..."