Chapter 5: Borrowing Money

Is there such a thing as a father like this

Sun Dan shook his head: "We shouldn't have come here today." He bowed to the butcher Wan and patted his clothing: "Thank you, but there's no need to lend us money; I will find another way." After saying this, he took a step to leave.

The butcher was not a person of good temper to begin with. After hearing Sun Dan's remark, he glared at Sun Dan and said, "Kid, I initially intended to show some kindness and help you out this once. Since you said that, I won't play the role of a do-gooder. Get the hell out of my way and don't obstruct my business."

Upon hearing that Master Wan agreed to lend money, Zhi Niang felt a sense of relief in her heart and wiped her reddened eyes, saying, "Thank you, Father, thank you, Father." She then quietly tugged at Sun Dan, saying, "Why aren't you thanking my father yet?"

But now, the meaning of this butcher is that once his daughter is married off, she becomes an outsider. Whether she lives or dies is no longer his concern

However, this fellow has little ability, and it is estimated that he will not be able to repay the borrowed money within a year. With the interest accumulating like that, he will have to work for himself for the rest of his life

If a daughter dies before her father, not only will the neighbors and community criticize him for a lifetime, but he will also have to deal with legal troubles

The butcher was taken aback, and his face immediately turned the color of liver. He did not expect that the usually dull, taciturn, and honest young man from the Sun family could articulate such a coherent statement. For a moment, he was at a loss for words and could not speak for quite some time.

Sun Dan was taken aback: "Old father-in-law, quickly stop her."

Father! Suddenly, Zhi Niang fell to her knees in front of her father with a thud, repeatedly bowing her head and crying out: "My life is bitter, but I do not blame you, Father. However, since I have married into the Sun family and become their wife, now that the Sun family has fallen into such a state, the authorities are conscripting men to go to Jiangnan. With Sun Dan's frail constitution, I fear he will not make it to the destination. If anything were to happen to Sun Lang, what hope would a lonely woman have in this world? Now that the Sun family has become like this, the authorities are conscripting men to go to Jiangnan. With Sun Dan's frail constitution, I fear he will not make it to the destination. If anything were to happen to Sun Lang, what hope would a lonely woman have in this world? If you, Father, have any pity for your unworthy daughter, please lend me two taels of silver to help the Sun family through this difficult time. Now that Sun Dan's mourning period is over, he can work. At that time, I will repay you not only the principal but also the interest. If you do not agree, I will kneel here until I die."

Moreover, the branch daughter is now a member of the Sun family. If she were to die here, given Sun Dan's cunning demeanor, he would certainly not let the matter rest. At that time, if he were to report it to the authorities, it would inevitably lead to a significant financial compensation, which would play right into his hands. Not only would the butcher have to pay a considerable sum, but he would also lose a daughter.

The butcher, in a flurry, reached out and snatched the knife from the girl’s hand, angrily exclaiming: "Indeed, it is a girl who is outgoing; it seems others have come to coerce me. Enough, enough, enough; let’s just say I’ve raised a white-eyed wolf. Isn’t it just two taels of silver? I will lend it to you. Go find a guarantor, and we will sign a contract."

Sun Dan, still struggling to adapt to this new identity, retained a hint of a spectator's mindset. However, the words of Wan Tufu were truly caustic, making it somewhat difficult for him to continue listening

Interest ... ... nine percent ... ... The butcher Wan hesitated for a moment and glanced at Sun Dan, thinking to himself, although this young man appears weak, he is still capable. If he were to work, he could earn at least one or two hundred coins in a year. If I lend him money, earning some interest would also be a good deal

However, the father-in-law and mother-in-law not only do not feel angry, but rather appear to be enjoying themselves. Although they have to subsidize their daughter and son-in-law every month, this also indicates that they have their own sense of fulfillment.

"Sun Lang, do not say anymore." Zhi Niang suddenly called out, standing up, and snatched the bone-cutting knife that Wan Tufu had placed on the table, holding it across her neck, and said sorrowfully: "Very well, since you, Father, have a heart of iron and stone, I, as your daughter, have nothing more to say. I was married into the Sun family by you, and you have seized the Sun family's wealth. Living in the Sun family, I feel guilty in my heart, and I had originally planned to abandon this body and die cleanly. However, Sun Lang is in deep mourning and needs to be supported. But now, Sun Dan is about to be captured by the officials and taken to Jiangnan. Living in the Sun family, I feel guilty in my heart, and I had originally planned to abandon this body and die cleanly. However, Sun Lang is in deep mourning and needs to be supported. But now, Sun Dan is about to be captured by the officials and taken to Jiangnan. Naturally, it is a matter of life and death. I had originally planned to stay at home to support my husband and raise children, fulfilling a woman's duty. Since Father is unwilling to lend money, and Sun Lang cannot survive, I have no more attachments in this world."

Is this still called being human? Even a tiger does not eat its own cubs. Over the past three years, Zhi Niang has endured considerable hardship. Yet this butcher, Wan, remains indifferent and unconcerned. Such behavior is rather inappropriate for a parent.

Having such a money-making device in hand is quite good

Having finished speaking, Sun Dan waved his tattered sleeve and, without looking back, strode away.

Sun Dan did not move; the scene he had just witnessed left him not only shocked but also deeply saddened. Indeed, money is not everything, but without money, one cannot achieve anything. It is merely a trivial two taels of silver, yet if he were to take it from this meat seller, he would likely lose all dignity.

At this moment, the number of people on the street has increased. Seeing the commotion here, a considerable crowd quickly gathered around.

Seeing Sun Dan standing motionless to the side, Zhi Niang seemed to understand. She let out a sharp cry, and tears streamed down her cheeks: "Sun Lang, quickly kneel down and thank Father."

In modern times, even if a daughter is married off, she is still, after all, one's own flesh and blood. There was a colleague in the past who was extremely poor; unable to cope, he had no choice but to send his wife back to her parents' home repeatedly, to charm her father and mother, say a few flattering words, and take a few hundred or thousand back into his own pocket

Sun Dan shook his head and said, "I am leaving"

Father, Sun Dan was young and ignorant, and he has offended you. Please be magnanimous and do not hold it against him. " Suddenly, Zhi Niang's eyes filled with tears as she repeatedly bowed her head and loudly urged Sun Dan, "Sun Lang, you should say less and quickly apologize to my father.

"Young man, don't regret it after you leave!" The butcher laughed coldly.

He hesitated somewhat

Wan the butcher was taken aback; as a father, he naturally understood the temperament of his own daughter and the books. Wan Zhiniang, being a concubine, was usually taciturn and appeared to be submissive, yet her nature was actually quite strong-willed. Now, as she contemplated suicide in front of him, it was unlikely that she was merely putting on an act.

Zhi Niang: "Sun Lang, Sun Lang, do not be confused, come back quickly... Father, Father, please lend me two taels of silver."

At that moment, Sun Dan suddenly said: "Lord Taishan originally intended to lend money with interest."

Sun Dan felt somewhat displeased and slowly said: "Lord Taishan, you have not suffered any loss by marrying Zhi Niang into our Sun family; our large shop is worth quite a bit. Over these three years, you must have received at least one hundred taels in rent, right? Zhi Niang is after all your daughter; even a tiger does not eat its own cubs. Let alone a human, even if it were a small cat or dog that you have raised for over ten years, you would have developed feelings for it, not to mention your own biological daughter"

No, this money absolutely cannot be accepted

Behind him came the furious shouts of Wan Tu: "What an ungrateful brat! When you die halfway, don't regret the words you said today. Damn it, what do you have? Illiterate, unable to carry a load on your shoulders or your back. Even if you aren't caught, you are still a useless waste waiting to die"