Chapter 36 The Shocked Bai Family
Early in the morning, the Bai family was having breakfast.

Bai drank porridge and ate steamed buns and said, "Hey, Dad, head of the family, have you heard?"

"Ok?"

The two looked at Bai.

"I went out this morning and heard from Old Zhang's daughter-in-law that Jiu Si came home yesterday and encountered someone who wanted to collect his gambling debts."

Doctor Bai frowned and said in a cold voice, "He went to gamble again?"

"No, it was some time ago, about two months ago, I wrote an IOU to the old Yu family."

Doctor Bai then relaxed his expression and said, "Oh."

Before Chen Jie started learning martial arts, he told the Bai family about his past without reservation. Everyone knew about his gambling past, but no one paid much attention to it.

As long as you are not gambling now and are willing to turn over a new leaf, Doctor Bai will not look at you with tinted glasses.

Bai said, "No, I don't mean to say that Jiu Si is bad. I mean, the old Yu family is evil. Two months ago, Jiu Si owed an IOU for one tael of silver. Guess how much they asked for yesterday?"

After hearing this, Doctor Bai said, "Nine out and thirteen back, it should be less than two taels."

"What? Twenty-five taels!"

Bai gestured to the number twenty-five and said.

"How many?"

Doctor Bai and Wu Hong were both shocked, but Wu Zhong ate his meal calmly. As the manager of the fish pen of the fishing gang, he was familiar with the usury of the Cao Gang.

Moreover, this kind of thing is also common among the fishing gangs that specialize in lending money, where interest is compounded. They have seen it so many times that they have become accustomed to it.

"Twenty-five taels, more than twenty times."

Although Bai is the most noble woman in Xiantao Town, she still lives in the countryside and has the gossipy heart of a rural woman.

When she finished speaking, Wu Hong frowned and said, "Isn't this bullying?"

"Bullying someone, who are you bullying? They have the IOU, so they are right if I sue the officials."

Wu Zhong glanced at his son and said.

Doctor Bai stopped talking and continued to eat. It was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry. Mrs. Bai, who was standing beside him, sighed and said, "Jiu Si is also pitiful. He finally turned back, but now he has to deal with this."

"That Yunjin girl is even more pitiful. Her husband finally learned well, but now he has to deal with this trouble. Sigh... Head of the family."

"Ok?"

Wu Zhong munched on a steamed bun and looked at Bai.

"See if you can help me with this matter. Jiu Si is not having an easy time either."

Wu Zhong looked at Doctor Bai without saying anything.

"Dad, what do you mean?"

Doctor Bai drank a mouthful of porridge, pondered for a moment and said, "Let's see if Jiu Si opens his mouth. If he does, I'll help him."

Wu Zhong said: "Okay, I know what to do."

After saying that, Wu Zhong continued eating.

dong dong dong...

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Bai stood up and asked, "Who is it?"

When I got to the door and opened it, I saw it was Chen Jie.

Chen Jie was holding a large sack and a stick in his hand. Bai looked at him and asked, "Where have you been?"

"Haha, I went up the mountain and got some good stuff. I brought it to Master."

After hearing this, Bai said, "Come in and tell me."

Chen Jie walked in: "Master, Uncle Zhong, Brother Hong, good morning."

The three of them nodded, and Wu Hong stood up and said, "Jiu Si, you haven't eaten yet, come, sit down and eat together."

Bai said, "I'll go get a set of bowls and chopsticks."

"No, I've eaten." Chen Jie said politely. Doctor Bai looked at him and said, "Eat if I tell you to. You have to be obedient as an apprentice."

"Hey, listen to Master."

Chen Jie was very sensible, and Doctor Bai nodded.

After sitting down, everyone started to eat in silence. Bai wanted to ask Chen Jie about what happened yesterday, but was stopped by Wu Zhong.

This help also depends on the situation.

When someone asks you for help, you help them, that is a favor.

You help people even if they don't ask you for help. If you encounter someone with a fragile mentality, he or she may feel that you are humiliating him or she, and you may even help cause hatred.

Although Chen Jiusi and his family are very optimistic about it, after all, they have only known each other for two days, so there are still some things that they need to pay attention to.

After dinner, Bai was clearing the table. Chen Jie wanted to help but was refused.

"Don't you have something to ask your master? Go ahead and do your thing. I can do it myself."

Doctor Bai also asked, "Jiu Si, what do you want to see me about so early in the morning?"

Chen Jie thought about it and was about to speak, but Doctor Bai said to Wu Zhong, "Come to my room and talk."

Entering Doctor Bai's room, the smell of medicinal herbs hits you in the face. Wu Hong also comes in. A group of people are sitting there. The father and his two sons look at each other, waiting for Chen to explain his story.

However, Chen Jie did not mention the incident with Ma Liu, but said to Doctor Bai: "Master, I caught a golden pheasant in the mountains today. It looks very strange. Take a look and see if it is a rare species."

"golden pheasant?"

The three of them were stunned, and then looked at Chen Jie's sack.

Chen Jie opened the sack, and the three people's eyes lit up immediately. Wu Zhong even jumped up and said, "Red-eyed pheasant!"

Doctor Bai was also a little excited at this time. He went over and touched the red-eyed golden pheasant and said, "This is probably thirty years old. It is considered a natural treasure."

After hearing this, Wu Hong on the side said: "Haha, brother, you've made a fortune. This is a treasure, something that a warrior cannot buy even if he has money."

Seeing the reactions of the three people and listening to Wu Hong's words, Chen Jie thought to himself, as expected, I guessed right, this is truly a treasure from heaven.

Doctor Bai looked at it for a while and said to Chen Jie, "Jiu Si, I have to say you are really lucky. This is one of the thirty-six heavenly materials and seventy-two earthly treasures of the Daba Mountains. Although it is a little old, it is very valuable."

"The flesh and blood of this red-eyed golden pheasant can be used as a tonic for warriors, and is very valuable. Its beautiful feathers can also be made into ornaments, and are also very expensive."

"This red-eyed golden pheasant is worth at least a hundred taels of silver, and there is still no demand for it."

One hundred taels!

Chen Jie's heart was beating fast, and Wu Zhong beside him said, "Nine-four!"

"Uncle Zhong!"

Chen Jie looked at Wu Zhong, and Wu Zhong said, "Do you want to sell this golden pheasant? I just need it. How about I give you 120 taels and you sell it to me?"

"Of course, if you don't trust me, just go and ask about the price and come back and give me the answer."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie hurriedly said, "Uncle Zhong, what are you talking about?"

"Well, Uncle Zhong, I'll give you this golden pheasant."

"This……"

Wu Zhong wanted to refuse immediately after hearing this, but Chen Jie said, "Uncle Zhong, don't refuse yet. Actually, I'm in trouble and I want to ask you for a favor. This is my thank you gift."

After hearing this, Wu Zhong narrowed his eyes and said, "Whatever it is, I will definitely help if I can."

"It's like this, back then I..."

Chen Jie told the whole story from beginning to end. After Wu Zhong and the other two finished listening, Wu Hong slammed the table.

"This is too much! You have two purposes. Don't worry about this matter, brother. I will help you!"

"Don't be impulsive, sit down."

Wu Zhong frowned slightly, then looked at Chen Jie and said, "Jiu Si, your matter is a small matter. I will help you settle it, but I can't accept this golden pheasant. You have to pay the price. Otherwise, your uncle will be a big favor to you. You have to think about your uncle, right?"

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