Yun Fujin immediately understood what Yun Que'er meant. She wanted him to help buy the box from Zhang Yingying's family.
Sure enough, Yun Que'er was quick - witted.
As long as they bought the item, they could break Zhang Xiaokang's delusion, and he would have nothing to make a fuss about in the future.
"Yes, we're here today just to pick up the box," Yun Fujin said.
"Big Brother!" Yun Jianzhou suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Yun Fujin's sleeve tightly.
"This matter hasn't been agreed upon by me and Third Sister yet. How can we just buy it? Big Brother, that's two hundred yuan our family has earned after a long time! If we spend it like this, what shall we eat and drink later?"
Yun Jianzhou wasn't really a trouble - maker. His concerns were reasonable. Unfortunately, he didn't catch Yun Que'er's hidden meaning and was eager to speak up, which gave Zhang Xiaokang an opportunity.
"Oh, since you don't want it, hurry up and give me the box," Zhang Xiaokang said, looking at the item in Zhang Yingying's hand impatiently and reaching out to grab it directly.
Yun Que'er was quick - eyed and quick - handed. She stepped forward and blocked Zhang Xiaokang.
"What are you doing? Our family hasn't finished discussing yet, and you're in such a hurry? Are you robbing?"
Zhang Xiaokang looked displeased. "If you were really sincere about buying it, you should have discussed it earlier. Now this doesn't work, and that doesn't work. Who has the time to wait for you?"
As he spoke, Zhang Xiaokang's eyes kept glancing at the box from time to time, as if it was already in his pocket and no one else could have it.
Yun Que'er sneered. "We're not in a hurry for these few minutes. Moreover, we've reserved this item, and we have the written agreement. If you take it away forcefully, I can sue you."
With that, Yun Que'er took out a folded piece of paper from her pocket and waved it in front of Zhang Xiaokang.
"Take a look for yourself. Is this Sister Yingying's handwriting?"
Zhang Xiaokang leaned forward to take a look. It was indeed Zhang Yingying's handwriting.
In the early years, Zhang Yingying had been studying. She dropped out of school last year after her father passed away.
But those who had received an education were different. She could not only write but also wrote beautifully, which was highly recognizable and easy to identify at a glance.
The agreement stated that the Yun family and the Zhang family had signed a contract. The Yun family had paid a deposit of thirty yuan, and they had to pay off the full amount before the specified date. During this period, Zhang Yingying could not sell the box to others.
If she did, the Zhang family had to compensate the Yun family with three times the deposit.
Zhang Xiaokang stared at it for a while and only noticed the thirty - yuan deposit. He pointed at Zhang Yingying and started scolding.
"Good! You've already received the money. Then why did you say you didn't when I asked?"
"My mother is in poor health. We've already used that money to buy medicine. Even if you tear off the roof, there won't be that thirty yuan," Zhang Yingying said, feeling more confident with the Yun family's support.
Zhang Xiaokang was unhappy. "You can't produce it? Then use the box to pay off the debt."
Yun Que'er scoffed. "Are you crazy? If you take the box, Sister Yingying will have to compensate us ninety yuan. Not to mention that you don't have the connections. Even if you get the box, you don't know where to turn it into cash. And if you want money in the future, there won't be any. After all, Sister Yingying not only has no money for you but also owes us money."
Zhang Xiaokang narrowed his eyes, thinking about what Yun Que'er said, but his eyes still didn't leave the precious box.
At this time, Wang Xiufang on the side gently tugged at Zhang Xiaokang's sleeve.
"Husband, why don't we let the Yun family buy the box? Then they'll have the cash, and we can just take it."
As Wang Xiufang spoke, she couldn't help but lick her lips greedily.
"What that girl said makes sense. If we can't find the right way to sell it, maybe we can't even get two hundred yuan. If we're unlucky and it gets stuck in our hands, it'll just be a wooden lump. It's really better to take the cash. Two hundred yuan! That'll last us a long time."
Although Zhang Xiaokang had scolded Wang Xiufang for being short - sighted before, he now thought her words made some sense.
After all, nothing was better than real silver.
After thinking for a while, Zhang Xiaokang agreed with Wang Xiufang's opinion.
"Humph, it's okay to buy it, but the money has to be given to us directly," Zhang Xiaokang said, glaring at Zhang Yingying and her mother fiercely, as if to say that they couldn't fight against him.
"I don't care about that," Yun Que'er shrugged. "That's your business. I just want to take the item away."
Yun Jianzhou, who had opposed the idea before, got anxious again. "Que'er, you're getting too bold now, aren't you? Big Brother hasn't said anything yet, and you've already made the decision on your own?"
Unexpectedly, Yun Fujin grabbed him. "It's a business deal. I have no objections."
Yun Jianzhou stared at them in surprise, thinking they were both crazy.
"Are you two out of your minds?" Yun Jianzhou was so anxious that he was about to jump.
"This is money, real money! We haven't been earning much recently. What if something unexpected happens later? Big Brother, you can't just pity them and..."
"Shut up!" Yun Fujin was afraid that Zhang Xiaokang would notice something, so he quickly scolded Yun Jianzhou as he talked more and more unreasonably.
He looked at Yun Jianzhou seriously. "Father is not here. I'm in charge of the family. Don't say any more."
Yun Jianzhou was stunned and pointed at himself.
"Me? Talking too much? Big Brother, I'm doing all this for our family!"
Yun Jianzhou angrily threw away the hoe in his hand. "Fine, I have nothing more to say. Anyway, I'm just an extra person in this family. I won't interfere anymore, okay?"
With that, Yun Jianzhou turned around and ran.
"Come back!" Yun Fujin shouted, but Yun Jianzhou didn't look back.
Finally, Yun Fujin could only sigh helplessly and then turned to look at Zhang Yingying.
"You handle the money issue. We'll buy this box."
Yun Fujin waved to Yun Que'er. "Let's go home and get the money."
Yun Que'er pulled Zhang Yingying. "Come with us."
Naturally, Zhang Xiaokang and his wife also followed them out.
Outside, Yun Jianzhou was nowhere to be seen.
Yun Que'er looked around worriedly but couldn't find him. She guessed that he had run away in anger.
When they got home, Yun Jianzhou was still not there. No one knew where he had gone.
Zhang Yingying, who was following behind, looked full of guilt. "It's all my fault. I've dragged you into this."
"It's okay. We're all villagers. It's right to help," Yun Que'er said, but she was still worried about Yun Jianzhou.
Yun Fujin had already taken out the money. Seeing this, Zhang Xiaokang stepped forward directly and shamelessly stretched out his hand.
"Give it to me."
Yun Fujin looked at Zhang Yingying, and her eyes turned red again.
After a long time, she nodded with tears in her eyes.
Yun Fujin handed over the money. Without saying a word, Zhang Xiaokang snatched it away.
He counted the money happily. It was exactly two hundred yuan.
Even after getting what he wanted, Zhang Xiaokang still glared at Zhang Yingying fiercely.
"It would have been better if you had been more straightforward earlier. Why waste so much time talking?"
He clicked his tongue twice and impatiently stuffed the money into his pocket.
"Fine, I'll forgive you this time. Next time, be quicker. Don't waste my time!"