88 Chapter 88 Compensation (2)
“Mother, that’s too much.” When Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Yao heard this, they retorted at the same time. 50 taels for one family; two families would be 100 taels, equivalent to two years’ output of 100 acres of land.
“You guys shut up.” Mrs. Qiao’s sharp eyes glared.
“Sister-in-law, if you’ve made up your mind, then we’ll call the person to discuss it.” The village chief said.
“Alright, go ahead.” Mrs. Qiao nodded.
When the patriarch saw this, he immediately got up and went out. He called in two men who were in charge of the two families.
After they sat down, the village chief said a few polite words before talking about the compensation.
Of course, the other side couldn’t agree at the beginning. However, under the tearful complaints of Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Yao, and the other women, it was finally set at sixty taels of silver for each family. Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only
After confirming, the patriarch said, “There’s also the matter of the boat. Since it’s not easy for your family, you can pay it off in two years. 30 taels a year, and the end of the year. ”
“What? A broken boat costs sixty taels of silver?” Mrs. Yao exclaimed.
“That’s an excellent mahogany-made boat. You can calculate how much the wood alone costs.” The patriarch said in an unpleasant tone.
Mrs. Liu looked at Gu Chengrui and said, “Chengrui, you know what’s going on at home. You and your wife should at least contribute something, right? ”
Without waiting for Gu Chengrui to speak, the patriarch and Mrs. Qiao shouted simultaneously, “Shut up.”
Of course, the reasons for the two people stopping her were different. The former was unhappy about Mrs. Liu’s tone and stood up for the young couple.
The latter was more concerned about their dignity. Previously, the husband and wife had left the family with nothing. If they were forced to pay up now, they would really lose their remaining dignity.
Mrs. Liu was startled by their repeated attempts to stop her and could only obediently return to her room to get the silver.
Fortunately, the two of them weren’t stupid. The silver they took out was in small broken amounts, and they added in strings of copper coins.
Mrs. Yao had even taken out the silver hairpin she had bought earlier, giving off the feeling that she was at the end of her rope.
Regardless of whether the people believed it or not, the two families felt much better after the patriarch helped them increase the amount of silver they had received.
As soon as they left, the people who were watching the show gradually left as well. The patriarch stood up and said, “Aunt, since we’re done here, we’ll be leaving now. Let me know in advance if you need anything in the future.”
“Alright, I’ll come to thank you when the two brothers wake up.” Mrs. Qiao said as she stood up and sent him and the village chief out.
After they were sent off, Gu Chengrui went to see Father Gu and Second uncle Gu. After ensuring their condition had stabilized, he asked Mrs. Liu to prepare some millet porridge and went home.