Chapter 27

Lin Yan originally had a bit of luck, but after a few more days, the temperature seemed to be getting higher and higher.

According to Lin Yan's experience, the next step is to go to forty degrees.

The speed of the temperature rise was much faster than he expected, and judging from the time, this was just the beginning of summer.

The bustling Xishou Street in the past is getting quieter and quieter, and there are not many people on the road before noon.

The entire shop was affected, except for Lin Yan.

His small trolley business was already very good, but now it can be said to have doubled, and it has doubled several times.

There is no other reason, that is, the cold oysters he launched earlier.

For guests who choose cold oysters, Lin Yan will provide a set of crushed ice cubes for the guests to mix and eat together.

The point is, he sells them according to the price of raw oysters, a piece is only a dozen yuan, and ice cubes are equivalent to free delivery.

If calculated based on the current price of the Qiu family, the ice cubes he gave would already be worth half a tael of silver.

This is simply pie in the sky.

That's why Lin Yan heard the most words recently, "Brother Yan, quickly bring me ten cold oysters."

There are even people who buy 20 or 30 copies. After all, everyone has an ice mirror now, and the ice cubes don’t worry about melting when they take them back.

I thought the barbecue business would be worse, but the result was still better than before. After all, everyone felt that they had taken advantage of Boss Lin, so they had to buy a few barbecues before leaving.

What's more, Lin Yan's barbecue is so delicious, and the selling price is also conscientious.

And if you buy too much, secretly ask Lin Yan to add more ice, and Lin Yan usually adds it in a good manner.

In the eyes of these guests, Lin Yan is simply a living god, and he is also the kind of Avalokitesvara who saves people from suffering.

The people in Jiahe Village also saw the direction of the wind, crazily catching that kind of small oysters in the sea every day, and the small oysters that everyone didn't want to look at in the past have suddenly become a hot commodity.

The number of small oysters in the sea area of Jiahe Village has dropped sharply.

Lin Yan also felt it quickly, because the number of oysters he received had been reduced by almost half, and there were still a lot of oysters that could not pass the test.

But he didn't panic, although he hasn't found a species like small oysters, which is neither valuable nor problematic to eat raw.

He also thought about shrimps and crabs, but the price is more expensive than oysters, and the quantity is much less.

His goal now is to send out the ice cubes as reasonably as possible, without attracting the Qiu family's attention.

He didn't want to confront the Qiu family so soon.

Zhang Moyuan came in after taking a shower, and saw him sitting on the bed frowning at a glance, "What's wrong?"

Lin Yan briefly explained the problem of oysters.

Zhang Moyuan smiled, "This is simple."

Lin Yan's eyes lit up, "Do you have a solution? Say it quickly."

Zhang Moyuan handed him the dry handkerchief in his hand, and then pointed at his head.

Lin Yan: "..."

He got up silently and began to wipe Zhang Moyuan's hair, staring at him while wiping, Zhang Moyuan pretended not to know.

"Xiu Cailang, is this strength acceptable?"

Zhang Moyuan began to push forward, "Why do you still call me Xiucai Lang?"

Lin Yan glared at him again, then blushed and whispered, "Sir, is this okay?"

Zhang Moyuan held back his smile and said, "Actually, the sea next to this kind of small oyster is the most."

The closest to Jiahe Village is Yanxin Village, and the sea next to him is behind Yanxin Village.

If it was okay before, the people in Jiahe Village went to the back of Yanxin Village to grab some seafood to eat, and the people in Yanxin Village would not say anything even if they saw it, but now it is different. Everyone knows that the people in Jiahe Village catch seafood for food.Sell it to Lin Yan to make money.

How can the people of Yanxin Village give up?

From Lin Yan's point of view, the sea area was not named, and the government did not control it, so it was naturally shared property.But people in this era have passed it down from generation to generation, and they have almost defaulted to this kind of regional division.

"If you want oysters, just ask people from Yanxin Village to deliver them."

Lin Yan was puzzled, "Aren't they working in the salt workshop?"

"It was true before, but recently I found out about your seafood collection, and I have come to inquire about it several times."

People from Yanxin Village often go to the beach to chat with people recently, inquiring openly and secretly about Boss Lin's collection of seafood, but Zhang Moyuan just pretended not to see it.

Lin Yan nodded, "Then I'll ask my elder brother to ask about it tomorrow."

"No, leave it to me."

Lin Yan leaned on Zhang Moyuan's shoulder, and said with a smile, "It's really easy to marry a capable husband-in-law."

Zhang Moyuan tilted his head, raised his eyebrows and said, "If you call Mr. Xiang a few more times, it will save trouble."

Lin Yan: "..."

What Zhang Moyuan promised was of course no problem. The next day when Lin Yan came back from Xishou Street to close the stall, he saw a few people from Yanxin Village waiting at the door.

The leader claimed to be Zhang and was the head of Yanxin Village.

Village head Zhang said nervously: "Boss Lin, we heard that you don't have enough oysters here, so we brought you some."

He also didn't talk about collecting money, as if he really just came to deliver some oysters to Lin Yan.

Lin Yan glanced into several buckets beside his legs, and found that the oysters were really good, very fresh.

Without going around the bush, he said directly: "Are you here to ask about collecting seafood?"

The village chief's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded and said, "Since Boss Lin asked, I'll just say that there are a lot of oysters in the sea behind our Yanxin Village, and the big guys want to earn some money to subsidize them., Seeing that the sun is getting more and more poisonous, everyone is waiting for money to buy ice cubes."

Lin Yan nodded, then turned around and glanced at Aunt Lin, Aunt Lin, who was behind him, and said, "My father and sister-in-law are responsible for this matter. You can find them. Every catty is two cents less than that in our village."

This was mentioned by Zhang Moyuan yesterday, because he was afraid that Jiahe Village would have opinions, so he ran to destroy Yanxin Village.

Let alone other things, if the oysters are destroyed, the big guy will suffer in the end.

Village head Zhang also had no objection. Lin Yan's willingness to accept it was already very good, and it should be lower than the price in his own village.

Several other people from Yanxin Village were also very happy.

That's it for the oysters.

After the people from Yanxin Village left, Lin Yan was picking oysters in the yard with Adie Lin and Sister-in-law Lin, when they suddenly heard someone talking loudly outside, and the tone seemed to be very happy.

Subconsciously, Father Lin straightened his waist and listened carefully. In fact, he didn't need to listen carefully, because the other party's voice was too obvious.

And the other party seemed to be speaking to the Lin family, and the voice was outside the yard.

"...What? This thing in my hand? Ice cubes, look at the cold air, it's freezing in my hand."

"Who bought it? I didn't buy it. It was my new brother. The new brother came back. The young master of the Qiu family sent him back. These ices were also sent by him. There are a lot of ice at home. If you are short of ice, go homeTouqu, you're welcome, this thing can't be put away."

A while ago, Tan Xin didn't know where he went. Mr. Zhang came several times but he didn't see anyone, so the marriage naturally fell through.

In the past few days, Niu Guixiang scolded Tan Xin by jumping around at home every day, wishing that he had never been born in this life.

I didn't expect that Tan Xin would be so happy again when he came back this time.

Mrs. Lin sneered, "It's another opportunity for the Tan family."

Father Lin was also very helpless, "Your Aunt Guixiang has such a temper. She likes to show off and save face."

Lin Yan frowned slowly as he heard the louder voices outside.

He had read the book and remembered the ending of the Qiu family. Now that Tan Xin was wrapped up with the young master of the Qiu family, he didn't know what would happen next.

But he just thought about it, the Tan family's affairs had nothing to do with him.

There is no one in Yanhai County who doesn't know about Qiu's family, including Jiahe Village, not to mention that the ice is in short supply recently, and Qiu's family is frequently mentioned by big guys.

Under the temptation of ice cubes, many people couldn't help but want to curry favor with Niu Guixiang.

"Guixiang, do you really have so much ice in your house?"

"Can I still lie to you?"

"Aunt Guixiang, can I go to your house to pick up a few pieces?"

"go Go."

After talking at the door of Lin's house for a long time, my mouth was dry, but there was still no movement in Lin's house. Niu Guixiang couldn't bear it anymore, so she just slammed on the door.

"From the Lin family, Brother Yan?"

Dad Lin and Mrs. Lin looked at each other, both were helpless, Mrs. Lin clapped her hands, "Daddy, let me go."

Father Lin nodded.

Niu Guixiang seemed dissatisfied when she opened the door and found that it was Mrs. Lin, "What are you doing with the door closed in broad daylight? Where's your father?"

Aunt Lin endured her disgust and said, "Aunt Guixiang, what's the matter?"

"I'm looking for your father, and Lin Yan."

Probably because she was in a good mood, Niu Guixiang didn't care about Mrs. Lin's bad tone.

Everyone came in, and Father Lin couldn't pretend he didn't see it, so he stood up and took two steps, "Why is his aunt here?"

Niu Guixiang glanced inside, "Is Brother Yan at home?"

"It was still there just now, and it is estimated that it has entered the house now."

Niu Guixiang picked up the small basket in her hand and said triumphantly: "My new brother brought some ice cubes back. I think your family has a lot of seafood, so I'll send some to you..."

She got stuck in the middle of the sentence, because she saw the big bucket of ice cubes in the corner, and more than a hundred taels of silver were just thrown in the corner so casually.

Although she yelled just now that there are many families, there is still a gap compared to this big bucket.

"His aunt, we already have ice at home, you should take it back."

Niu Guixiang laughed dryly, and hid the small basket behind her back.

"I'm here to tell you that my new brother is going to marry the young master of Qiu's family in the county. They are all from the same village. Come and have a wedding wine when the time comes."

Father Lin smiled, "Getting married is a good thing, and I will definitely go there when I have time."

"And Brother Yan, Scholar Zhang, come here."

"Row."

After Niu Guixiang finished speaking, she hurried away.

Father Lin shook his head helplessly.

Under Niu Guixiang's publicity, soon everyone in Jiahe Village knew that her family, Tan Xin, was going to marry into Qiu's family in the county.

And according to her, the young master of the Qiu family will come to her house to hire in two days.

This was a big news in the village, everyone was talking about it, and even Zhang Moyuan knew about it after a while.

He was not interested in how Tan Xin and Qiu Wenfu got together, but if Qiu Wenfu came to Jiahe Village, he would definitely notice Lin Yan selling ice.

Zhang Moyuan looked in the direction of home with thoughtful eyes.

Three days later, under the attention of everyone in Jiahe Village, Qiu Wenfu really came.

Niu Guixiang had been waiting under the big banyan tree for a long time, and when she saw him, she was just about to be happy when she realized that Master Qiu came empty-handed.

Niu Guixiang poked her head up to look behind him desperately, but only saw two young servants, also empty-handed.

"Aunt Guixiang, why did the young master of the Qiu family come here empty-handed?"

"Maybe it's because there are too many things and what's still to come?"

"It should be, the Qiu family is a big family in the county, how could it be empty-handed?"

"That's it."

Niu Guixiang twitched the corners of her mouth, showing an ugly smile, "Master Qiu, my new brother has been waiting for you."

Hearing the dissatisfaction in her tone, Qiu Wenfu laughed carelessly, "Where is Zhang Moyuan's house, I'll go and see first?"

Niu Guixiang frowned, how can a new son-in-law come to the house without asking his wife?

Someone next to him pointed the direction for Qiu Wenfu, and said patiently: "Scholar Zhang is currently busy at the beach, you can only find him at the beach."

Qiu Wenfu smiled at the speaker, "Please show me the way."

The man glanced at Niu Guixiang, and was a little uncertain about the current situation for a moment. Did Master Qiu go to the Tan family or to the beach?

Qiu Wenfu's attitude is also very clear, go to the beach.

"Aunt Guixiang, take your uncle, I have something to do, so I'm leaving first."

The scene was so embarrassing that the villagers who wanted to have fun also left after seeing it.

"Master Qiu, let's go home first."

Qiu Wenfu looked at Niu Guixiang with a half-smile, "Who said I want to marry your family Tan Xin?"

Niu Guixiang was taken aback, "You...my Tan Xin's body..."

Tan Xin told her that he was already Master Qiu's man.

Qiu Wenfu sneered, "He sent it to the door himself, how can this Young Master refuse?"

Niu Guixiang trembled with anger, "You..."

Two days ago, she publicized Tan Xin's marriage and the matter of ice cubes in the village. It was clearly hinted by Master Qiu, but in the end he had this attitude.

Niu Guixiang wanted to rush up and tear him apart, but she didn't dare.

Qiu Wenfu sighed, "It's really boring."

After finishing speaking, he left Niu Guixiang behind and walked straight to the village.

The result is more and more confusing.

Because of Zhang Moyuan's relationship, he had learned about Jiahe Village, and in his impression it should be the poorest village nearby.

That's why he has always positioned Zhang Moyuan as a poor scholar in his heart.

This time he hinted that Niu Guixiang's promotion of ice cubes was also to hit Zhang Moyuan.

He came today to inspect the results.

As a result, as soon as he entered the village, he found that it was different from what he had imagined.

Why are so many families building houses?

He randomly grabbed someone and asked, "Where is Zhang Moyuan's house?"

The man pointed casually, "You just follow the few people carrying buckets in front."

Qiu Wenfu frowned, because he saw just now that the buckets of those people were full of seafood.

What are you doing to Zhang Moyuan's house with seafood?

"Look for Scholar Zhang. There may not be anyone in his house. Brother Yan hasn't come back from the stall yet. Scholar Zhang is still at the beach. You should go to the beach and have a look."

Is it the beach again?

Qiu Wenfu simply went to the beach directly, he wanted to see what Zhang Moyuan was doing.

As soon as he left, Lin Yan and the others came back.

"Brother Yan, just now a son asked about the location of your house."

Lin Yan didn't care too much, he just regarded it as someone from Yanxin Village who came to deliver oysters.

The bullock cart soon stopped at the gate of Zhang's house.

Brother Lin San ran out of the house, "Yan'er, Xiao Zhang asked me to pick you up."

Father Lin wondered, "What are you going to do?"

Brother Lin San shook his head, "I don't know either, Xiao Zhang just said to let me come back to pick up the words."

Lin Yan explained: "He told me yesterday that he asked me to send more ice cubes in the name of the county magistrate."

Father Lin didn't think too much, "It's the county magistrate's order, I'll go with you."

"No, there is a third brother."

"Yes, father, you just came back, go into the house with sister-in-law to rest."

After persuading Father Lin, Lin Yan and his brother Linsan went to the beach with a big ice mirror.

Although he didn't know Zhang Moyuan's purpose, he could guess that it was related to the Qiu family.

Zhang Moyuan must have thought of some way to deal with the Qiu family.

Because they were driving ox carts and knew the road well, they arrived earlier than Qiu Wenfu who set off first.

Zhang Moyuan didn't know where he went, Brother Linsan took down the ice mirror, and then shouted to the surrounding villagers, "Brother, uncle, please stop busy, the county magistrate asked us to bring a box of ice cubes, everyone come here to cool off."

When they heard that there were ice cubes, everyone cheered and surrounded them.

The two wooden barrels brought by Lin Yan were opened, one contained the lemon juice made this morning, and the other contained clean small cups.

The bucket of lemon juice was taken out of the ice cream, and a layer of water droplets hung on the side of the bucket.

Brother Linsan took out a cup and scooped out a spoonful of lemon juice with a large wooden spoon. "The county magistrate saw everyone's hard work, so he specially prepared iced lemon juice for everyone. If you think it's not iced enough, there is still here."

As he said that, he opened the ice cup, and it was full of ice cubes. If you want to eat it, just take a small hammer and put it in the cup.

The villagers stared straight at the huge pile of ice.

How much money does this cost.

Although Lin Yan and Brother Linsan talked about the county magistrate, everyone knew in their hearts that these were all prepared by Brother Yan for the big guys.

After all, the county magistrate is far away in the county, so how can he have time to control them?

Moreover, the word Lin was printed on the ice mirror.

But everyone knows that everyone knows, and they still say thank you, Mr. County Magistrate.

Some of the upright people even led the big guys to worship, and coincidentally, the direction was facing Ji Gaochi.

Ji Gaochi arrived a quarter of an hour ago, and at the moment he is standing with Zhang Moyuan, behind a big rock.

Lin Yan couldn't see them here, but they could see them here.

The leader shouted loudly, and Ji Gaochi could hear him clearly.

"this is……"

Zhang Moyuan said lightly: "Reclaiming land from the sea is something that benefits the common people, everyone is grateful to you."

Ji Gaochi stroked his beard and was delighted.

"Go, go and have a look."

Before he could step out, someone suddenly came over there, and Ji Gaochi immediately frowned, "Qiu Wenfu? Why is he here?"

Zhang Moyuan also took a look, "I heard that he has a good relationship with Tan Xin whom you met last time, so he should come to propose marriage this time."

"What is he doing at the beach to propose marriage?"

Ji Gaochi has an impression of Tan Xin, because the Tan family is the only one on the list of reclaiming land from the sea.

Ji Gaochi was very dissatisfied with the Tan family.

"Perhaps I heard that you are here, so I made a special trip to see you."

After thinking about it, this is the only reason. It can't be because this rich young master suddenly became interested in reclamation of seas.

Just when Ji Gaochi had acquiesced that the kid was looking for him, Qiu Wenfu's voice suddenly came——

"Where did so much ice come from? What kind of county magistrate, that old fellow who searched and searched for the county magistrate, gave you so much ice?"

"Give Zhang Moyuan out to this Young Master, I want to ask him where the ice comes from? Besides our Qiu family in Yanhai County, who else dares to sell ice?"

What he said was really arrogant, and the derogation of the county magistrate was obvious in his tone.

Ji Gaochi blew his beard and stared angrily, and immediately stepped out from behind the stone.

Lin Yan has already found out, but Qiu Wenfu is still saying: "Even if the county magistrate wants so much ice, he has to ask my father if he is willing, you..."

Qiu Wenfu suddenly realized that something was wrong, because everyone around him knelt down, "Meet the magistrate."

Qiu Wenfu turned around slowly, just in time to meet Shang Ji Gaochi's sinister eyes.

He remembered what he said just now, and suddenly his legs went weak.

"Uncle Ji, I'm not..."

Ji Gaochi raised his hand to interrupt him, "Master Qiu, what are you doing?"

The person who took the lead just now boldly said: "Go back to the county magistrate, this young master Qiu has been saying that the ice cubes you rewarded come from unknown sources, and he also said that if you want ice cubes, it depends on the faces of their Qiu family. I see him."This means that I clearly disrespect you from the bottom of my heart."

Qiu Wenfu immediately said harshly, "Shut up!"

Then he threw himself on Ji Gaochi, and said cautiously: "Uncle Ji, I was talking nonsense just now, and I definitely did not intend to disrespect you."

Ji Gaochi snorted coldly, "Although I am old, I am not yet deaf."

Lin Yan already understood it, and it is estimated that the county magistrate was also called by Zhang Moyuan.

The reason why the Qiu family has been able to run rampant in the county for so many years is because Ji Gaochi gave them the green light, so the most effective way to deal with the Qiu family is naturally to disintegrate the relationship between Ji Gaochi and the Qiu family.

Judging from Ji Gaochi's reaction now, Zhang Moyuan's method should be quite effective.

Ji Gaochi couldn't handle it in front of so many people, so he took Qiu Wenfu and Zhang Mo away in a short while.

Lin Yan looked at the leading man. If he remembered correctly, the man should be Wang Xiu's elder brother and Aunt Wang's eldest son.

"Brother Wang, you are..."

Wang Ping chuckled, and whispered while the big guy was not paying attention: "Scholar Zhang asked me to do this, how is it, is it okay?"

Because of selling seafood and Wang Xiu selling pork, the Wang family has always been very grateful to Lin Yan, plus these days he was busy with Zhang Moyuan at the seaside, Wang Ping was convinced by Zhang Moyuan.

So when Zhang Moyuan gave him the task, he agreed without thinking about it, and practiced hard at home for two days.

Lin Yan laughed out loud. He didn't expect such a serious person like Zhang Moyuan to be able to do such tricks.

But if you think about it, how can you sit in such a high position in the palace without any tricks.

Ji Gaochi was sitting in his carriage, and Qiu Wenfu with an ashen expression was kneeling outside.

Qiu Wenfu is not stupid, he may not have figured it out just now, but now he has figured it out, he was probably tricked by Zhang Moyuan.

But those words really came out of his mouth, no one forced him.

It was the first time that Young Master Qiu had suffered such a big loss when he grew up so big.

Ji Gaochi said slowly: "I want to order ice cubes, but it depends on the faces of your Qiu family, right?"

Qiu Wenfu kowtowed twice, he knew that the Qiu family's existence today was due to their relationship with Ji Gaochi.

But he wasn't particularly panicked, after all, Ji Gaochi had to rely on their Qiu family for the private salt.

Ji Gaochi really didn't make things difficult for him, he just let him go after some education.

Before leaving, Qiu Wenfu took a special look at Zhang Moyuan, his eyes were full of vigilance.

The last time Zhang Moyuan went to the county government to discuss matters with Ji Gaochi, he didn't feel at ease, but now he has to be vigilant.

After walking out of Ji Gaochi's sight, Qiu Wenfu immediately started to run, and he had to go back and tell his father about it.

Ji Gaochi glanced at Zhang Moyuan with deep meaning in his eyes, "Scholar Zhang, you arranged those ice cubes, right?"

Zhang Moyuan said calmly, "Yes."

Ji Gaochi laughed, "Since it was arranged by you, why do you say it was a reward from the cost officer?"

"Xiaomin's husband sells seafood in the town, so he kept some ice at home. The husband is timid and dare not offend Qiu's family. Today, Xiaomin just wanted to borrow some credit from adults.The young master of the Qiu family saw it, and now my husband is even more afraid to sell it."

Ji Gaochi immediately relaxed, "I didn't expect you to have such small thoughts."

Zhang Moyuan raised his eyes to look at Ji Gaochi, and said cautiously: "My lord, about the seafood..."

Ji Gaochi glanced at him with a smile, "It's okay, as long as you don't overdo it and sell it, the Qiu family will intercede for you."

Zhang Moyuan said happily: "Thank you, my lord."

"Well, how is the field on your side?"

Zhang Moyuan told Ji Gaochi the progress at hand. He did things safely, and Ji Gaochi couldn't find any faults, so he nodded in satisfaction.

He secretly looked at Zhang Moyuan, thinking about drawing him completely under his command.

Right now, the relationship between him and the Qiu family is becoming more and more tense. At first, Ji Gaochi was quite troubled by this matter, but now that Zhang Moyuan is there, Ji Gaochi feels that cooperating with him seems to be no worse than the Qiu family.

After sending Ji Gaochi away, Zhang Moyuan went back and found that Lin Yan was still squatting there waiting for him.

He quickened his pace, frowned and said, "Why don't you go back, it's very hot here."

Lin Yan looked at him with a smile, but didn't speak.

Zhang Moyuan smiled, "What's the matter, why do you look at me like this?"

Lin Yan leaned over and said in a small voice, "Is the matter of the ice cubes settled?"

Zhang Moyuan nodded, "It's settled."

Lin Yan immediately threw himself into his arms, and said happily, "My husband is really good."

Zhang Moyuan raised the corners of his lips, "Save this kind of talk until night."

Lin Yan blinked, "No."

Who knows if you will be a beast?

He is smart.

"Okay, go back quickly and let the third brother see you off."

"No, I'll go back by myself, and you should come back early, I'll make roasted pork belly for you to eat."

"it is good."

Brother Linsan leaned over meanly, "Little brother, the third brother also wants to eat pork belly."

Lin Yan glared at him, Brother Linsan immediately ran away with a smile on his face.

But Zhang Moyuan gave Lin Yan a look, and he obediently drove the ox cart for Lin Yan.