Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1362 - 695: The Manor
Second watch, seeking pink.
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In other words, the face value of the silver note in Dacheng Bank equates to the stored silver within the bank. Although it is slightly less convenient than commercial paper currency, it provides greater peace of mind, eliminating the risks of devaluation and inflation.
Moreover, the so-called usage of silver notes as cash in large stores is actually limited. For example, the major shops in Prefecture City only recognize silver notes issued by the Dacheng Bank Liaodong Prefecture Branch; cross-prefecture payments are not possible.
Nonetheless, even under such limitations, it still brings a lot of convenience to everyone.
For a society primarily engaged in agriculture, it is both convenient and secure. Lian Manman is quite satisfied with it. Dacheng Bank’s silver note can be exchanged nationwide, which holds significant importance for her plan to open a nationwide chain of roast duck shops.
Of course, these are stories for later.
After discussing Wu Lang’s matters in Prefecture City, Wu Lang asked about what has happened at home during his absence.
"Our dad had a fit of anger at the old house..." Lian Manman laughed as she informed Wu Lang, then lowered her voice, "These days, that old house has been quite subdued."
"It should have been like this earlier." Wu Lang quietly said.
"Isn’t that right?" Lian Manman nodded. However, for Lian Shouxin, who grew up in that environment, transformation is not an easy task, and it requires some opportunities. Had the family business not grown larger and Lian Shouxin not broadened his horizons, there might be the possibility of him never completing this transformation for a lifetime.
"We’ve intentionally kept a distance from the old house these past days, afraid that if they see us treating them well, they’ll get ideas again." Lian Manman informed Wu Lang, "Brother, now that you’re back, there’s no need to rush to see them like before. Just follow the ordinary farmstead customs, lest excessive respect causes grievances."
"That’s fine." Wu Lang nodded.
"This is indeed a case of being unable to enjoy blessings, having to make such a fuss to settle down." Lady Zhang overheard their conversation and remarked, "I have a soft heart, sometimes seeing them growing old, burdened by the entire family, hardly able to eat or drink. We aren’t short of things, and often think of sending some over. But once sent, they behave differently. Besides picking faults, they think they can control us again... It’s really ungrateful, leaving us helpless."
"Let them be." Lian Manman replied.
"People outside say they are indebted to us, not having the fate to receive what we offer. All that fuss is supposedly driven by ghosts." Lady Zhang leaned close to Lian Manman and Wu Lang, glancing at Lian Shouxin who was talking to Xiao Qi and not paying attention to their side, she whispered.
Lian Manman felt a bit awkward. This era was indeed like this, with people naturally attributing what couldn’t be explained by common logic to the power of ghosts and gods.
"Otherwise, why would she refuse to enjoy good fortune and make a fuss? It’s like the Old Woo Family, any time they gathered more grains or earned extra money, either Old Lady Wu or the daughter-in-law would invariably fall ill; only when the money was spent would they recover. People then said they were born as a pair of spendthrifts." Lady Zhang whispered secretively.
Lian Manman and Wu Lang could only suppress their laughter.
"What are you kids laughing at?" Lady Zhang said sternly, "I’m telling you, don’t argue... Hence one ought to be kind-hearted, upright, do good deeds, which benefits future generations and oneself."
"Mom, you’re absolutely right." Lian Manman replied.
Lian Manman was also determined to be a good person, although she aspired to be as clever a good person as possible.
With the summer heat slowly receding, little Hepu ducks began hatching one after another, adorably chubby with fluffy yellow down. Da Gui and his wife weren’t boasting; indeed, the couple proved adept in this regard, achieving a hatching rate exceeding eighty percent for the ducklings.
Once all the ducklings hatched, Lian Manman immediately rewarded the couple with a piece of cloth and two strings of cash, promising them that should the ducks be well-raised, there would be heftier bonuses along with their regular end-of-year pay.
Despite possessing this skill, Da Gui and his wife had never profited from it; receiving such generous rewards and with prospects of more, the couple were overjoyed, expressing their gratitude to Lian Manman in unison, pledging wholeheartedly to raise the ducklings well.
