roccoschili Chapter 283 First respect the garment, then respect the person.
Chapter 283 First respect the garment, then respect the person.
Da Niu also looked angry and clenched his fist inwardly.
Gao Mengli glanced at him, swung her fist, and gave the angry bull a sharp rap on the head, making his eyes clearer.
"Oh dear, Mom, what are you doing!"
Da Niu clutched his aching head, looking at his mother with a pained expression.
Gao Mengli's gaze deepened. "Da Niu, you must remember, if you don't have enough status, no matter what others do, they won't respect you."
Therefore, one has always shown respect for clothing before respect for the person.
After Gao Mengli finished speaking, she squatted down in front of Da Niu, put her hands on Da Niu's shoulders, and said with a serious look in her eyes: "So, whether your father and I can be respected in the future depends on you."
As long as her son passes the civil service exam, she and Lin Xi will gain status through their son.
Now that they are commoners, how could they be so foolish as to offend nobles?
Ultimately, if they were bandits or robbers, she could have killed them and offended them.
However, if it's someone in power, they can easily frame you with a fabricated crime with just a few words. Who can save you then?
It's better to rely on yourself than to ask others for help; it's better to rely on yourself than on others.
This is why she and Lin Xi would handle Dou Weiyi's "that matter".
It's a huge gamble, betting on Dou Weiyi's character and that they won't be discarded after being used.
They also gambled on a life of wealth and status that would elevate them in the future.
Da Niu nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
His mother meant that he shouldn't fight a losing battle and should avoid confronting the enemy head-on.
Wait until you are strong enough to clean up the mess before taking decisive action and cleaning up the mess.
Gao Mengli had no idea that her subtle education would turn Da Niu into a cunning and ruthless wolf in sheep's clothing.
He had a son, and he even personally taught his wife how to do business.
With a strong economic backing, he thrived in officialdom, attracting investment to his jurisdiction, enriching both himself and the people, earning others a mix of envy, respect, and admiration.
Lin Xi's anger subsided.
“Madam Lin is right. That lady was the second daughter of the prefect’s family, the third in her family, with an older sister who was born of the principal wife.”
Her name is Li Hui, and she is the younger sister of Lady Tang Guangjun, the wife of Lord Tang. We cannot afford to offend her.
The shopkeeper nodded in complete agreement after hearing Gao Mengli's words.
"That's just how the world is. Even if we're in the gold shop business, a slight mistake can get us into big trouble."
"Madam, your forbearance today was truly a wise move."
Gao Mengli shrugged and said, "See? They have a powerful background."
Lin Xi rolled her eyes, and silently felt sorry for Tang Guangjun.
This Li Hui is clearly no pushover. His appearance here so close to the New Year means he's definitely headed for Tang Guangjun's house.
It has to be said, Lin Xi hit the nail on the head.
The group didn't discuss the matter further.
Gao Mengli nodded to the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, bring out your gold jewelry, let us choose!"
The shopkeeper quickly responded and nimbly led the group to the counter displaying gold jewelry.
He enthusiastically introduced, "Take a look, these are all the latest styles we've brought in."
We offer both exquisite patterns imported from the capital and traditional designs meticulously crafted by local master artisans—your satisfaction is guaranteed.
As he spoke, he gently lifted the red silk cloth covering the counter, and for a moment, it shone with dazzling golden light, almost blinding Lin Xi's eyes.
Gold, indeed, brings joy!
Lin Xi stopped thinking about that damned Miss Li and quickly ran over to examine the bracelet and compare it with the hairpin!
I only regret that I'm not a woman, otherwise I'd probably be wearing bracelets on my wrists and hairpins in my hair!
The bracelets are all about an ounce each, and they feel quite heavy in your hand.
"Mom, this looks good, it suits you!"
A gold bracelet carved with lifelike orchids was placed next to Gao Mengli's hand.
Lin Xi looked at it and thought it was perfect for his Mengli, so he quickly took it from Da Niu and put it on Mengli!
"nice!"
A faint smile played on Gao Mengli's lips, her eyes filled with joy.
With a gentle turn of the wrist, the bracelet actually started to move.
It's perfect, truly perfect!
This is the first time in her two lifetimes that she has worn a gold bracelet. If she's not happy about it, that's just a lie!
"Shopkeeper, how much is this?"
Seeing that Gao Mengli liked it, Lin Xi turned around and asked about the price.
The shopkeeper rubbed his hands excitedly: "Master Lin has a good eye. This bracelet took a lot of time and effort to make, so it's expensive."
"But since you two are regular customers, this bracelet costs fifteen taels, so you can just give me twelve taels!"
One tael of gold can be exchanged for ten taels of silver, which means the craftsman earns two taels of silver, which is his hard-earned fee for making the bracelet.
The price is very reasonable!
After all, there was still that large order of three hundred pieces, and he was willing to lower the price for that.
Lin Xi nodded upon hearing the price. After mentally calculating the number of people in her family, she selected eight bracelets and placed them, along with two small gold bracelets, in front of the shopkeeper.
"Shopkeeper, wrap these up too!"
The shopkeeper's smile grew even brighter, and he hurriedly replied, "Alright, Mr. Lin! Please wait a moment, I'll wrap it up perfectly for you right away."
Gifts for women are easy to choose, but gifts for men are a bit more difficult.
Lin Xi looked at Gao Mengli with some difficulty, and Gao Mengli was taken aback.
It seems somewhat inappropriate for a man to wear gold and silver.
Gao Mengli tentatively asked, "How about we buy some jade?"
Lin Xi's eyes lit up. Yu Hao, he was just like his father and two brothers!
He quickly turned to the shopkeeper and said, "Shopkeeper, could you please show us some jade suitable for men to wear?"
Jade is precious; the one Li Hui just bought cost two hundred taels.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi weren't that rich; they only chose items weighing around ten taels each and bought nine pieces.
Gao Mengli placed the jade pendant the shopkeeper had brought over in front of her eldest son, "Da Niu, you pick one first!"
Da Niu picked out a jade pendant carved with the Black Tortoise, his face beaming with joy.
Lin Xi took it and immediately tied it around Da Niu's waist.
After spending 280 taels of silver, the family of three left the gold shop, bought firecrackers, and then took a carriage home.
Originally, Lin Xi wanted to buy a "skyrocket," but unfortunately, Pingyao County didn't have any.
These fireworks are the kind of extravagant, wasteful things that only wealthy people in places like the capital city can afford.
After all, the price is too high, and Pingyao County can't afford it for the time being. Without a market, there are no corresponding products.
So, Lin Xi had no choice but to buy a few firecrackers with a tearful face, go home and set them off to hear the noise.
"If only I had let Nan Chang'an bring him back from the prefectural city..."
Lin Xi, sitting in the carriage, looked annoyed.
Gao Mengli couldn't help but laugh when she saw Lin Xi's annoyed look.
She reached out and gently patted his shoulder: "Okay, Xixi, don't be upset."
Fireworks are beautiful, but it's okay since we don't have them in Pingyao County. We can see them when we go to the prefectural city next time.
The same thing happens when the firecrackers crackle and pop.
Da Niu didn't know what his father meant by "skyrocket," but he was perfectly content holding the firecrackers.
Thinking back to last year's holiday, he was dressed in thin clothes and didn't have enough to eat or wear.
Compared to now, he is extremely content!