Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points - Chapter 483

Chapter 483: Chapter 475: The Truth Revealed_1

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Having said this, Liu Shengli felt proud of his own cleverness and quick wit, and a proud smile spread across his face.

“Hey, I didn’t expect that using that kind of special wild fruit to brew sour wine would be so successful. Later, I tried a small cup myself; the effect was too strong, so I added some other wild fruits and mixed them together to ferment the fruit wine. This one I’m offering you now is the third jar of special fruit wine that I’ve improved on. If Master Qin likes it, I’ll give you this whole jar.”

Liu Shengli gritted his teeth, deciding to give a more substantial gift to Qin Niu.

He was just a nobody, belonging to the poor.

When giving gifts to flatter bigshots like Qin Niu, one naturally brings out the best one has.

This is also the mentality of most poor people.

Offering what one considers their best thing while still worrying that the bigshot might not appreciate it.

“The taste of this wine is very special; I quite like it. However, I don’t want you to give it to me for free. How much do you usually sell a jar for? I’ll give you Silver Money. You have three children and a wife to support, and an old father above you, so I definitely can’t take advantage of you.”

Qin Niu never took advantage of others.

“How could I take your money! It’s just a jar of fruit wine, not worth much.”

Liu Shengli rubbed his hands together, a smile on his face.

“Exactly, exactly. If you’re pleased with it, just help out my husband occasionally in the future, and we can brew you a jar every year without any problems,” added Liu Shengli’s wife from the side.

The couple played their roles of harmonious partnership perfectly.

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“For the fruits you risked your life to pick, is Three Silver Money enough for this jar?”

Qin Niu had originally planned to give Two Silver Money but felt it was a bit too little and added one more.

Human nature is greedy. If he said he would give Hundred Taels, then even if he could take the wine this year, there would be no chance of getting another jar next year.

After all, Liu Shengli working for him for a year would probably earn only about four or five Silver Money.

If brewing a jar of wine could sell for Hundred Taels, Liu Shengli, being a shrewd man, would immediately think of selling the wine in town. As long as someone recognized the value, Liu Shengli would definitely hike up the price.

By then, even if Qin Niu was willing to pay Hundred Taels, he might not be able to buy a jar.

Giving Liu Shengli Three Silver Money now was a rather appropriate price.

“A jar of fruit wine, though it has some special effects, is not worth that much. If you love to drink it, just take it home; there’s really no need for money,” Liu Shengli insisted, waving his hand refusing to take the money.

“One is one, two is two. I appreciate that you’re willing to offer me such delicious wine, and I accept your kind gesture. Sour wine doesn’t fetch high market prices, only about fifty or sixty copper coins a jar. But your wine is special, and you risk a great deal picking wild fruit to brew it, so I’m very happy to pay a good price. Don’t think Three Silver Money is too little; it’s also an extra income for your family.

“Does your sister-in-law usually stay at home to take care of people?” Qin Niu turned to Liu Shengli’s wife.

This woman knew how to please, as she puffed out her chest, twisted her willowy waist, and her face bore a charming smile.

“Being a woman, I can only do such household work. Last time, thanks to your blessing, I earned a few tens of Wen Money helping out in the village. If Master Qin has any work for women in the future, please think of me,” she offered with such warmth that Liu Shengli felt a bit uneasy and instinctively moved his chair closer to his wife.

Liu Shengli was very aware that although his wife had given birth to three children, she was still very attractive, and her figure had not deteriorated too much.

What if Qin Niu took a fancy to him? He had no confidence in competing with Qin Niu.

“No problem, when the time comes, there will be some work that you women can do, and I’ll call you. The pay might be a little lower than the men’s, but if you do well, I see you’re smart and capable, I can promote you to be a female overseer.”

Qin Niu was well versed in human nature, offering her aspirations to look forward to, sure that she and her family would work their hearts out.

“Really? Haha, that’s great! I knew Master Qin was the best! You can’t forget this promise!”

She was so happy at the thought of being promoted to overseer if she did well that she almost jumped for joy.

Clapping her hands, she laughed with her mouth wide open.

“I won’t forget. I’m about to hire a large number of people soon, and I also need a few loyal and shrewd people to help me manage things.” Qin Niu offered so many benefits as a groundwork for what was to come.

Seeing that the time was ripe, he quietly shifted the topic.

“Shengli, your Liu Family is a major clan in the village, with seven or eight able-bodied laborers. Your cousin Liu Qing usually chops some firewood to sell, too. I don’t know what his plans are for next year? I’m planning to invite him over to work, but the wage I offer him will be just a regular wage. You shouldn’t flaunt in front of him that I’m giving you an extra two Wen Money a day.”

Qin Niu deliberately mentioned the difference in their wages to add to Liu Shengli’s sense of superiority.

With this feeling of superiority, he wasn’t afraid that Liu Shengli would do anything but work his heart out.

“Rest assured, I won’t reveal this to anyone,” Liu Shengli assured seriously. “Brother Qing’s family must be quite short on money. I’ve heard his wife arguing with him several times, scolding him for being useless. Chopping and selling firewood earns hard money, just enough to scrape by. The mountains have become dangerous lately, with poison bees and biting insects everywhere.

The trails of tigers and wolves have even spread to some previously untouched mountain areas.

Now, it is getting harder and harder to chop firewood.

If Brother Qing could work as a long-term laborer for you, I think that would be great. The pay is stable at your place, and there’s no need to risk the dangers of the mountains, which is much better than being a woodcutter.”

Liu Shengli inadvertently revealed important information.

Master Qin thought to himself, Liu Qing’s wife had already earned seventeen or eighteen Hundred Taels from Xu Zhenchang alone, which was equivalent to five or six years of wages for an ordinary person.

Madame Zhao must have had affairs with not just Xu Zhenchang but several other villagers, so she must have earned even more money.

Where on earth had she spent all that money?

“Liu Qing’s wife is always smiling and easy to talk to when she sees people. Does she often argue with Liu Qing at home?”

“It’s only because you asked about this matter that I dare tell you some truth. They say one shouldn’t air one’s dirty laundry in public. Brother Qing’s wife just puts on a smile in front of others, but when she gets home, she turns her face on Brother Qing every day.”

Liu Shengli looked outside the door, making sure there was no one else around, before he lowered his voice and revealed the truth.

Every family has its own challenges.

Many families that seem harmonious on the outside often have turmoil behind closed doors.

“Is that so? Madame Zhao was introduced to Liu Qing by you, wasn’t she? Now that the couple is not living harmoniously, Liu Qing hasn’t blamed you, has he?”

Master Qin climbed up the pole of conversation, starting to inquire about Madame Zhao’s background.

Speaking of Madame Zhao, although she married into Shuangfeng Village several years ago, not many knew about her background. It was only known that she came from another village.

In these turbulent times of war and frequent disasters, refugees often scattered everywhere.

A young and not ugly woman could easily find a man and settle down.