He knew that he had done something wrong, but that thick wad of money had made him forget everything. Now that he thought about it, he couldn't help but regret it. Why was he so greedy for money?
At this moment, Mrs. Ye suddenly burst into tears."My son, you're called a prodigy, but you'll still be scammed.”
Her words made everyone's hearts ache, but they were immediately filled with anger. Was it easy for an orphan and a widow? Your Third Uncle is a teacher. How can he do such a thing?
"What else do you have to say, Yan Bugui?" asked the First Uncle coldly.”He also started to call him by his name. It was obvious that he was really a little angry.
"I didn't expect that there would be so many books at the beginning. At that time, we agreed that Shan Wazi would accept the books at a price of 10 cents per book, and I would haggle. "Give me 50% of the profits no matter how much you pay back…" As he spoke, his voice became softer and softer. Everyone was shocked. Third Uncle really accepted Shan Wazi's money.
"You're muddle-headed." Suddenly, the Deaf Old Lady pointed at Third Uncle and said loudly," I think you're just greedy for money. Think about it. What kind of job can earn more than 100 yuan a day? Even the Grand Elder could not earn so much in a day.”
Xu Damao ended the conversation and said,"Third Master, you're clearly trying to scam Shan Wazi."?”
"Nonsense." Third Uncle was also a little annoyed. In fact, he had no intention of scamming Little Shan at all. From the beginning to the end, it was Little Shan's promise.
"It's my ability to bargain," he said angrily. Besides, without me, would Shan Wazi be able to receive so many books in a day? I didn't even think of scamming Shan Wazi. Shan Wazi was the one who said he would give me 50%. If it were you, would you not accept it?"
Everyone was also stunned. That's right, if he exchanged with Third Uncle, he would probably accept it too. It would be a waste not to accept it. If he did not steal or rob, it could be considered earning money with his own ability.
However, Lou Xiao'e shook her head and said,"Third Master, you're wrong." The books you receive are old books. These books are not worth much at all. Not many people want them. If they were treated as scrap, they would be sold by catty. Shan Wazi was a nine-year-old child who didn't understand. The price of 10 cents per book was already too high. As an elder, you should have reminded him, but you didn't remind him at all. Instead, you used it to make huge profits for yourself. This is speculation."
That's right. Many of the books that Shan Wazi had collected were given to others but were rejected. Most of them ended up being sold as scrap. How could it be at this price?
Although Shan Wazi was a child prodigy, he was too young and did not know the tricks. But doesn't your Third Uncle know?
At this moment, Qin Huairu stood up and said loudly,""If you ask me, Third Master should return all the money to Shan Wazi.”
Everyone echoed in unison, requesting Yan Bugui to return the money. First Uncle's expression was serious as he asked Third Uncle in a deep voice,""Yan Bugui, what do you say?"
Third Uncle knew that it was difficult to offend the public. Lou Xiao'e's words just now almost forced him into a corner. It was really too ruthless. He was like a deflated ball, unable to say a word.
Third Uncle and his family were also like quails, hanging their heads and mumbling something. At this moment, Third Uncle was about to die. The surrounding people began to criticize Third Uncle and ask him to pay up.
Suddenly, a tender voice sounded,""Everyone, can I say something?”
The voice was very loud, with a childlike voice and an indescribable penetrative force. Everyone looked over. Who else could it be but Ye Shan? This child was the victim of the whole incident. She should indeed listen to him.
Ye Shan didn't have any good feelings or bad feelings towards Third Master. He didn't like it or hate it. He could still help out if he could.
Ye Shan also wanted to do an experiment, and that was, if he was the cause of the difficulties, would he still be able to help? Besides, Third Master didn't offend him, and he didn't have any grudges against him. He just helped to say something.
"Shan Wazi, tell me your opinion.”The First Uncle said seriously. Silly Zhu stopped making a fuss and the people around them also quieted down.
Ye Shan consoled Mrs. Ye, then stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said loudly,""Third Master is innocent in this matter.”
When everyone heard this, they were shocked. Why was this mountain child speaking up for Third Master? Even Yan Bugui raised his head and looked at Ye Shan with hope in his eyes.
Naturally, he wasn't prepared to shoulder the responsibility like Silly Pillar. That would be too unprofessional.
He looked around at everyone and said with a smile,"Everyone knows that I like to read books. I read books to obtain the knowledge in them. Knowledge is very precious. However, with my current abilities, I am unable to obtain a large number of books. Actually, I know that collecting old books for ten cents is a high price. With my current ability, I have to collect books for a long time before I can collect them at a low price. What I lacked was time. On one hand, I lacked knowledge, on the other hand, I had my mother who was seriously ill, and on the other hand, I had the heavy burden of being the head of the family. If I had to spend some time and energy collecting books, it would really not be worth it.”
First, he explained his reasons and replaced the worthless " useless books " with hard-earned " knowledge ". Quietly, everyone's understanding of him changed.
"Under such circumstances, if I want to obtain a large number of books, I'll need someone to help me. Then who should he look for? In my opinion, Third Uncle is the best choice.”Take Third Uncle out.
At this moment, everyone looked at Ye Shan in surprise. They didn't expect Ye Shan to think this way. They felt Ye Shan's difficulties and understood. He was also a little suspicious about Third Uncle cheating a child of his money.
Ye Shan paused for a moment and continued,""Everyone didn't hear wrongly. It wasn't Third Master who tricked me. I specially found Third Master. There were many benefits to asking Third Uncle for help. First of all, Third Master is an elder and lives in the same courtyard as us. He is also the steward of the courtyard. With him around, he definitely won't let me suffer. Moreover, Third Uncle was a teacher. As a teacher, he definitely had his own professional circle and knew who had old books. This can help me save a lot of time, which is also the reason why I can collect a lot of books in a day. "Lastly, Third Master is good at scheming. He will help me fight for the greatest benefits. He will be fair and just. He won't deliberately cheat me. I still believe in Third Master's character.”
The crowd began to discuss animatedly again, and some of them were already beginning to waver. Third Uncle and his family were filled with gratitude.
"And I achieved my goal. I received a large number of books in the shortest amount of time and saved a lot of money. This is all thanks to Third Uncle. I paid him the money willingly.”
Ye Shan continued to clear Third Master's name." Besides, I was the one who said that I would give 50% to Third Master. Third Master has been fulfilling his promise to me from the beginning to the end, and he has done it very well. Then I should also abide by the agreement. Third Master should get the money.”
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