The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 111 Looking for Someone (1)_1

Chapter 111: Chapter 111 Looking for Someone (1)_1

Pei Qin had not expected to run into Wang Ting again, who took advantage of their distraction to steal her handcart from the kitchen.

The shopkeeper, watching the scene, thought to play the mediator, suggesting that Pei Qin give the handcart to Wang Ting, who in turn would give her a few taels of silver. Considering her quick mental arithmetic, she must be educated. However, given her shabby clothes, he guessed that she was possibly from an impoverished scholarly family. The handcarts she made weren’t worth much anyway; if young Master Wang liked them, paying a few taels of silver would result in a better situation for both parties.

Pei Qin would have taken the silver last time if she wanted it, for although her household was still struggling, she knew that she could earn silver, it would just find its way into her pocket when the time was right. Looking at Wang Ting’s doughy, bun-like face and glancing at Zhang Yan on the wall, Pei Qin asked Wang Ting, "Last time, your attendant said that your family’s rice shops are spread throughout the whole Runing Prefecture. Does your family also own a sundries shop?"

"What do you care? Just give me that handcart!" Wang Ting demanded.

Zhang Yan lifted his gaze towards Pei Qin while holding his chopsticks, a fleeting glimmer flitting across his eyes.

Pei Qin looked up at the ceiling and said, "If you really want it, buy a hundred of each type, consider it a stock purchase. I’ll give you these two handcarts for free! Otherwise, return my handcart to me."

Zhang Yan scoffed silently, still seated. This mere village girl didn’t even blink an eye when setting up a trap for a child.

Wang Ting might be a child, but being immersed in business, he understood, "You want my family to stock your handcarts? You wish! I won’t give them to you. What can you do about it?"

"Then I’ll bring you something even more fun the day after tomorrow, just give me back the handcart," Pei Qin offered a second solution. Truth be told, Wang Tiezhu hadn’t made much profit, and those skilled in carpentry could easily replicate it after a brief inspection. While the handcart was somewhat complex, it wasn’t difficult to imitate.

Upon hearing there was something more fun, Wang Ting immediately asked, "What kind of fun thing? Bring it here, and if I’m satisfied, I’ll return your cart to you."

That darn kid...

San Ya, afraid that Pei Qin would impulsively strike someone again, reached out to pull on her sleeve. They couldn’t easily flee from Moon Restaurant.

Lowering her voice, Lady Fang tried to persuade, "Qinqin! Maybe we should just let it go. No one will learn how to make it that quickly." She looked very worried.

Pei Qin gritted her teeth privately, glanced at Zhang Yan who was indifferent to the situation, and persuaded Wang Ting, "It’s also a small vehicle, with wheels that go on the ground. You don’t need to pull it by hand; it runs by itself! I’ll bring it to you the day after tomorrow!"

Wang Ting was somewhat tempted, "Really?"

"Of course, it’s true! We still need to deliver goods to Moon Tavern. If I run, just have someone wait at Moon Tavern, and they’re sure to catch me!" Pei Qin assured.

"Fine, once you bring that more fun vehicle, I’ll return this handcart to you!" Wang Ting nodded.

Pei Qin cursed inwardly, "If you don’t want to, then I’ll just give the vehicle to your worst enemy, leaving you to long for it while they play!"

Glancing at her sideways, Wang Ting’s bun-like face showed some anger, "I’ll do it! If you dare not bring the vehicle you mentioned, Young Master Wang will break your legs!"

So, he really had an archenemy! Seeing she had guessed correctly, Pei Qin reached out to strike a deal with a high-five, swiftly reclaiming her handcart with her other hand.

Zhang Yan watched coldly throughout and remained silent. Only after Pei Qin and her mother had left did he ask the shopkeeper what kind of goods they delivered.

Not wanting to reveal that Pei Qin and her group could procure the rare snow vegetable, the shopkeeper merely said it was bamboo rat.

Zhang Yan then knew that the mountain dish they had come to eat was delivered by Pei Qin and her group.

By the time Pei Qin and her mother returned home, it was already late afternoon. After dropping off their things, Pei Qin took one hundred wen money and left the house.