Chapter 39: Old Madam Lin’s Schemes

So her intuition was right. What ancient people discarded as worthless was precious to the space, and even the recycling price was high.

There wasn’t much else around here, but there were plenty of small streams, and the river fish, crucian carp, and crayfish in them were countless. If she could recycle all of them, she could not only increase her points but also sell them for money. Kill two birds with one stone.

But catching these things by herself wouldn’t be efficient, and she had other things to do.

She had an idea. The village had plenty of idle people. She could hire them to catch these things and pay them a little wages.

Compared to unloading cargo from boats or working as a porter, this kind of fishing work was much easier. Surely some would be willing.

After confirming this, Lin Qinghuan finally felt relieved. She recycled what she had just caught, then picked up her bamboo basket again and walked toward the village entrance.

Today, the oxcart was still crowded, but the faces were different. Those who had gone to the county town yesterday were mostly absent today. After all, who could afford to go to the county town every day?

But Lin Qinghuan didn’t expect Old Madam Lin to be on the oxcart again today, and even Big Aunt was there. She suddenly became interested.

Old Madam Lin valued money like her life. She would think twice before spending even a single coin. How could she go to the county town two days in a row? She must be handling some business.

“Some people just don’t know when to appreciate good fortune. We’re poor farmer folk, and only by marrying the right person can we change our fate. I was kind enough to find a wealthy family, but someone else didn’t appreciate it and said I was pushing her into a fire pit,” Old Madam Lin said sarcastically as soon as she saw Lin Qinghuan.

She had been strong-willed all her life. Her three sons and several grandchildren all had to obey her.

But now, in her old age, Lin Qinghuan had to rebel against her, even causing the scandal of severing family ties. Of course, she held a grudge, and now she seized every opportunity to mock Lin Qinghuan.

“If she doesn’t marry, so much the better. Let my Yanlan marry him instead. Then our whole family will enjoy wealth and glory.”

Old Madam Lin’s nostrils nearly pointed to the sky, and she looked at Lin Qinghuan with undisguised smugness.

Lin Qinghuan understood instantly. So that was why the two of them went to the county town again. They were buying a dowry for Lin Yanlan.

Given Master Liu’s age and appearance, his family background was the only good thing he had to offer. And that was exactly what appealed to Old Madam Lin.

She had always valued money above everything. As long as someone was rich, even if they had three heads and six arms, she would praise them to the skies.

“Then I’ll congratulate you in advance on your wealth and glory. This kind of fortune is beyond me. Marrying a man old enough to be one’s father takes a lot of courage.”

Isn’t this just being sarcastic? She would just give it right back.

Before Old Madam Lin’s expression could change, a few women nearby who liked to take advantage immediately chimed in with flattery.

“Yanlan has really fallen into a honey pot. Now you’re Master Liu’s in-law. Getting him to do a favor will be a piece of cake.”

“Exactly. Throughout Peach Blossom Village, no one has a daughter as accomplished as yours. Even the village chief’s daughter married a pretty-faced weakling.

They say he passed the county exam, and the teacher praised him highly, saying he was sure to pass the provincial exam in the future. But it’s been four or five years, and he’s still just a scholar.

If you ask me, he’s even worse than Xiao Hanting. At least Xiao Hanting actually took the imperial exams.”

“Yeah, the village chief must be kicking himself for marrying his daughter to such a useless man.”

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