novel-bin 22. Uncle 6 is like a father
22. Uncle 6 is like a father
Half an hour later.
South City.
In a private room at Feilong Restaurant, Ren Qingshan learned the whole story from Ren Yaohui.
He was already at the late stage of Iron Bone Realm and wanted to buy a Silver Blood Pill in order to break through to the next level. The Silver Blood Pill was worth eighty taels of silver, so he had no choice but to go home and rely on his father.
The family scraped together what they could, eventually managing to raise sixty-seven taels, but they were still short thirteen taels.
What if I don't have enough money?
After much deliberation, Ren Yaohui went to borrow money from his fellow students at the martial arts school.
After all, as long as he can break through to the Silver Blood Realm, his wealth will flow in from now on, and he may even be eligible to receive a monthly salary from the Tiger Subduing Martial Arts School, so paying back the money will definitely not be a problem.
Even if the interest is agreed to be "nine out and thirteen back", there will be absolutely no problem.
While asking around for money, a senior apprentice named Pang Qingyun, who came from a wealthy family in the city, said he would take care of it.
During the Spring Festival, Ren Yaohui was also invited to the Pang family's home as a guest.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, Ren Yaohui, who never drank alcohol, drank quite a lot of wine at Pang Qingyun's urging and became almost completely drunk.
When he woke up the next morning, he was shocked to find a beautiful woman in his bed.
This woman was Pang Qingyun's most beloved concubine.
Enraged by this incident, Pang Qingyun wanted nothing more than to kill Ren Yaohui.
Gambling is akin to theft, and adultery is akin to murder.
What man could stand this?
Pang Qingyun immediately wanted to report to the authorities and then to the martial arts school, saying that he had committed adultery and raped his sister-in-law, and that his martial arts skills should be abolished and he should be thrown into prison.
The concubine also cried and wept, almost committing suicide.
Despite Ren Yaohui's earnest pleas, Pang Qingyun, out of consideration for their brotherhood and pity for Ren Yaohui's arduous journey from the village to cultivation, gave him a chance to repent and reform by paying money to atone for his sins.
Therefore... all sixty-seven taels of silver were lost.
A written agreement will settle the matter once and for all.
Ren Yaohui left the Pang family in a daze and lay in bed for two days before his mind gradually cleared and he was able to figure out the whole thing.
From the very beginning, it was a trap set for myself!
But... even if you figure it out, there's nothing you can do.
On the contrary, the most fatal thing was that written agreement!
It's all in black and white; I've already admitted it. Even if I go back to settle accounts, I'll still be in the wrong first.
Sixty-seven taels of silver...
It was raised through the family's hard work, even by selling land!
Even for an ordinary family in a county town, it's enough to cover their food, clothing, and daily necessities for ten years, or even longer!
All because of one woman!
Because of a drinking session!
Because of my trust in my senior!
And because of my own carelessness... everything was lost.
Not only could they not break through to the Silver Blood Realm.
For the rest of his life, he would never be able to hold his head up in front of Pang Qingyun because of this incident.
"Sixth Uncle..."
After saying this, Ren Yaohui's tears flowed down his cheeks again.
Although men don't easily shed tears, the consequences of this matter were truly too severe, almost a catastrophic disaster, ruining his future.
Ren Qingshan drank a glass of wine and smacked his lips.
Honey trap.
It's still a relatively advanced version.
In this kind of situation, not to mention Ren Yaohui, even Ren Yaokang would definitely fall into the trap.
Only someone like myself, a 35-year-old old man who is proficient in all kinds of tricks, bold, meticulous, and thick-skinned, can handle things with ease.
Turning his head to look, Ren Yaokang's eyes also showed extraordinary palpitations, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Xiao Qi, if you were in this situation, could you handle it?"
Ren Yaokang smiled bitterly, shook his head silently, and sighed deeply.
"The bond between senior and junior brothers, the status of sister-in-law, the timing of the New Year, my third brother's personality... This scheme was meticulously designed, with almost no loopholes, and my third brother was completely under their control."
"The Pang family's power is among the top in the county."
"The Pang family has practiced martial arts for generations, and there are three scholars who have achieved the rank of Guangwu, all of whom have reached the Silver Blood Realm."
"One of them works as a constable in the yamen, one as a retainer at the Fuhu Martial Arts School, and the other is studying martial arts in the prefectural city, probably preparing for the martial arts examination..."
"Although it is unknown whether Pang Qingyun is a direct descendant or a collateral descendant, he certainly has a family backing him up."
Ren Qingshan nodded.
"Such power is indeed considerable."
"However, within three years, I will ensure the Pang family is ruined and that Pang Qingyun kneels before you, begs for forgiveness, and offers up his money with interest!"
Hearing Uncle Liu say this...
Ren Yaohui and Ren Yaokang were both completely stunned.
This……
This!
The atmosphere was no longer like the jokes from before. Uncle Liu's tone was serious, as if he were really serious, not at all fake!
Ren Yaokang was secretly alarmed.
Just as I was about to say something, I heard Uncle Liu say, "Perhaps it won't even take three years. If we're lucky, two years, or even one year, will be enough!"
"What are you standing there for? Pour Uncle Liu some wine."
Ren Qingshan slammed his wine glass heavily on the table.
Ren Yaohui's sharp Adam's apple bobbed, and his swollen eyes showed disbelief, shock, and astonishment, but also a hint of sincere hope.
It was like a dying person seeing a straw to save them.
Busy and disoriented, he picked up the wine pot, poured a cup of wine for his sixth uncle, and stammered, "Sixth...Sixth Uncle, what's your plan?"
At this moment.
This sixth uncle, who had been in poor health for many years and was always frail, suddenly appeared exceptionally tall and imposing in Ren Yaohui's mind.
It is like a father's comfort and support.
"I know how to proceed with the plan. You are honest and kind-hearted, unaware of the wickedness of people, and you can't keep your mouth shut, so don't ask too many questions."
"Just do as I say."
"First, move out of that doghouse of yours, get your health back, and adjust your mood."
Ren Qingshan spoke with a firm and authoritative tone, then paused and asked, "Xiao Kang, how much would it generally cost to rent a clean courtyard in the outer city?"
Ren Yaokang thought for a moment: "It will cost at least half a tael of silver per month, but if it's just renting one room, two hundred coins will be enough."
"Let's rent a courtyard first, half a tael it is."
"Go and figure out how to handle this. Here are five taels of silver. Can you get it done within three days?"
Ren Qingshan took out five taels of silver. Although he felt a little pain in his heart, he didn't show it on his face.
Ren Yaokang's lips moved, a little embarrassed to take his sixth uncle's money. He wanted to take the matter upon himself, but considering his empty pockets, he sighed silently. He simply pinched the silver in half, took out a small half, about an ounce, and solemnly said, "I will take care of it tomorrow. I know some people who can pay monthly. Although I don't know what sixth uncle is going to do, it's better to keep some cash on hand."
"You're quite meticulous."
Ren Qingshan praised him, then turned to Ren Yaohui: "Xiaohui, you still can't abandon your identity as a martial arts school disciple. Starting tomorrow morning, you'll be back at the martial arts school, diligently practicing your skills!"
"I'll make arrangements for you in the next few days once I've settled things in."
"Money? Money's a piece of trash! If you lose it, you can always earn more!"
"You, Ren Yaohui, have been exceptionally talented since childhood. You are the number one genius in the Ren family in terms of martial arts aptitude. You don't want to live anymore for sixty-seven taels of silver? You're just demeaning yourself! I will keep this a secret for you. Once your sixth uncle's plan succeeds and we earn the silver, I will buy you a Silver Blood Pill. Don't tell your father either, so as not to make him anxious and upset."
Ren Qingshan adopted the authority of his sixth uncle and spoke sternly.
Upon hearing this, Ren Yaohui nodded silently, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon.
Uncle Liu was very thoughtful.
In reality, compared to the regret of being cheated out of money, the hatred he felt for Pang Qingyun and the shame he felt for his father and family were what put him under the most pressure. He truly had no face to face them!
At this moment, although I was being scolded, I felt much more relaxed, and a warm feeling and strength welled up inside me.
Sixth Uncle!
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