To be personally recognized and appreciated by Landlord Chen, and even offered double the price!
This kid, what incredible luck did he stumble upon!
Liu Dao never expected that a poor country bumpkin in his eyes could actually get connected with Landlord Chen!
He just now, even wanted to smash that person's stall?
As soon as he thought of this, Liu Dao's back was instantly drenched in cold sweat.
Offending someone Landlord Chen valued, did he still want to make a living in Qingyang Town in the future?
Xu Fan didn't immediately take the silver ingot. He glanced at the pale-faced Liu Dao and said to Steward Zhang, "Steward Zhang, this might be a bit inconvenient."
Steward Zhang was stunned: "Oh? Does Young Master have some difficulty?"
"There's no difficulty." Xu Fan sighed helplessly, "It's just that my small business, I'm afraid it won't last long. This Master Liu said that he would smash my stall today, and in the future, I'm afraid there will be no place for me to sell vegetables in Qingyang Town."
[Eloquence proficiency +10]
[Intimidation is proficient, promoted to: Intimidation (Proficient 0/500)]
[You have gained a deeper understanding of the use of Aura, mastering a new skill: Immovable as a Mountain]
An invisible Aura spread from Xu Fan's body. His tone was clearly calm, yet it made the listeners feel a heavy pressure.
Steward Zhang's face turned ugly.
He turned his head, his gaze like a knife, shooting towards Liu Dao.
"Liu San, is what he said true?"
"No... it's not! Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!" Liu Dao was scared Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, and quickly waved his hands, "I... I was just joking with Young Master Xu! Yes! Joking!"
He slapped himself hard across the face with a "pah" sound.
"I have eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai (do you recognize it) I look down on people with my dog's eyes!"
"Young Master Xu, no, Master Xu! You are a magnanimous person, just treat me as a fart and let me go!"
As he spoke, he actually knelt down with a "thud"!
This scene left everyone around dumbfounded.
The market bully, who usually threw his weight around, was now kneeling before a young man like a dog, begging for mercy.
Xu Fan looked at him and said lightly, "Master Liu, this won't do. Between you and me, it's just a small misunderstanding about money."
"Yes, yes, yes! A small misunderstanding!" Liu Dao nodded repeatedly. He pulled out a heavy money bag from his embrace and offered it with both hands, "Master Xu, this... this is the money I offered you before. I... I didn't touch a single coin!"
"Now, I'm returning it to its rightful owner! I beg Master Xu to be lenient!"
Xu Fan took the money bag.
It was precisely the "protection fee" he had paid over the past half month.
Only then did he turn to Steward Zhang, take the silver ingot, and say with a smile, "Since it's a misunderstanding, then let's forget about it. Steward Zhang, Landlord Chen thinks highly of me, so I'll take this business."
Liu Dao's kneeling and begging for mercy swept through the entire Qingyang Town like a storm.
Only at this moment did Xu Chengbo recover from his shock.
He looked at his elder brother, his eyes full of admiration.
So, this was his elder brother's method.
Killing, never with a knife.
Xu Fan's name, overnight, became a household name in the town.
When people talked about him, they no longer called him the lucky country bumpkin, but rather, with a tone of reverence, referred to him as "Mr. Xu."
Xu Fan's business also took a new step forward as a result.
With the order from the Chen Family as a guarantee, he no longer needed to personally set up a stall in the market every day, and could still have a stable income.
With the stable orders from the Chen Family, Xu Fan's business model also changed.
He no longer needed to get up early and work late to set up a stall at the market every day. He only needed to deliver the freshest vegetables to the Chen Family's kitchen with Xu Chengbo every few days.
The price was double the market price, and the Chen Family's accountant settled accounts very promptly, never delaying payment.
In this way, Xu Fan had more time and energy to plan the Xu Family's future Dao.
This day, the two brothers had just finished delivering vegetables. Xu Fan held the freshly settled payment in his hand: a string of heavy copper coins, and a piece of Small change .
"Big Brother, we have enough money now, and our Family's life is much better." Xu Chengbo looked at the bustling crowd on the street and the scene of numerous shops, sighing sincerely, "This life, it's truly like a dream."
Just over a month ago, they were still worrying about their next meal, but now they could earn money that others envied with their own hands.
This earth-shattering change filled him with a sense of unreality.
"This is just the beginning." Xu Fan's steps did not stop. He looked towards the distant Qingyun Mountain, which was faintly visible in the clouds and mist.
[You are planning the Family's future Foundation, unlocking a new skill: Planning (Beginner 0/100)]
[Planning proficiency +1]
[Planning proficiency +1]
That mountain was the symbol of Qingyang Town, and also a natural barrier.
The old people in the town all said that there were Immortals and fierce beasts in the mountain, and it was a Forbidden Land that Mortals could not set foot in.
Xu Chengbo followed his gaze, a little puzzled: "Big Brother, what do you mean?"
"Chengbo," Xu Fan turned his head and looked at his younger brother, "Do you want... our Family to be more than just having enough to eat and wear?"
This question made Xu Chengbo freeze.
For farmers like them, being able to eat and dress warmly, and not suffer from cold and hunger, was already a great blessing.
"I want to." Xu Chengbo didn't hesitate; he was just a little bewildered, "But... what else can we do?"
"Do you want our Xu Family to become an existence like Landlord Chen's Family? Or even... stronger than them?"
Stronger than Landlord Chen's Family?
The Chen Family in Qingyang Town was like the heavens!
They owned thousands of acres of fertile land, countless shops, a multitude of servants, and even the government had to give them some face.
Their Xu Family, just over a month ago, was the poorest destitute household in the village. What did they have to compare with?
Xu Chengbo's breathing became rapid.
This thought was too bold, too crazy; he had never even dared to think about it before.
But for some reason, when this thought came out of his elder brother's mouth, he actually felt that it was not out of reach.
"I... I certainly do!" His cheeks flushed with excitement, and he nodded vigorously, "But, Big Brother, can... can we do it? We are just... ordinary farmers."
"Yes." Xu Fan's tone was decisive, carrying an undeniable confidence.
He patted Xu Chengbo's shoulder and pointed to a grand brick and tile shop by the street.
"Let's go, our first step starts here."
"Brick and tile shop? Big Brother, what are we doing here?" Xu Chengbo was full of doubts.
"Building a house." Xu Fan's answer was simple and clear, "The straw hut at home, we've lived in it for so many years, it's time to replace it. Grandpa and Grandma are old, how can they take care of their bodies if they always live in a leaky and drafty house?"
"My younger siblings are also growing up, they need a decent place to live."
Xu Chengbo immediately understood.
Yes, the house at home was stuffy in summer and drafty in winter. When it rained heavily before, it would rain lightly inside the house, and the whole Family had to use basins and jars to catch water everywhere.
He was fed up with such days.
As soon as he thought of living in a spacious and bright brick house, a fervent flame ignited in Xu Chengbo's eyes.
The two walked into the brick and tile shop, and a shopkeeper with a goatee immediately greeted them.
This Shopkeeper Qian was a sharp-eyed man and had long heard of Xu Fan's deeds. Now seeing the Immortal Master in person, his attitude was even more assiduous.
"Oh, isn't this Mr. Xu? What brings you here? Please sit, please sit!" Shopkeeper Qian personally moved a stool and had an attendant serve hot tea.
"Shopkeeper Qian, you're too kind." Xu Fan didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose, "I want to build a few new rooms and also renovate the courtyard wall at home. I came to ask about the price."
Upon hearing that it was a big business, Shopkeeper Qian was even more overjoyed.
"Mr. Xu is truly filial! Building a house for elders is a great act of kindness! Don't worry, if you want to build a house, I'll give you the most honest price!"
He took out his abacus, rattled it, and muttered, "Building three excellent blue brick and tile houses, the kind with carved window lattices, including Materials and labor."
"It will cost a total of... twenty-eight taels of silver. Repairing the courtyard wall, with bluestone Foundation and brick stacking, is cheaper, five taels of silver will be enough."