nycdaug Chapter 439 Owe 52
Chapter 439 Owe 52
Gua Gua continued, "Li Zhou is over fifty years old this year. He married a maid from the Chen residence and settled down in the Chen residence. He does his best to serve Grandfather Chen.
All of Grandfather Chen’s important things were kept in a warehouse.
Sometimes when Grandfather Chen got something good, he would store it in the warehouse.
But if it needs to be rewarded to descendants, let Li Zhou be responsible for it.
After a while, Li Zhou took charge of the warehouse.
Originally, because of the trust and importance placed on him by Grandfather Chen, Li Zhou had no other intentions.
Besides, they had been masters and servants for decades. Why would Li Zhou stab Grandfather Chen in the back if it wasn't necessary? 】
Shen Zhao pondered, [Gua Gua, the only child that could make Li Zhou do such a thing is probably his own child, right?
After all, only one's own bloodline can transcend decades of master-servant relationship. 】
Gua Gua: [Host, you are right.
After Li Zhou married Mrs. Jiang, there was no news of their having children for many years.
Mrs. Jiang worked hard for several years and took medicine for several years.
It's all useless. I've been struggling with this until I'm thirty.
However, Li Zhou is an orphan and has no responsibility to pass on the bloodline.
Because he doesn't even know whose child he is.
What's more, Mrs. Jiang is someone close to Grandmother Chen and is highly trusted.
He was busy serving Grandfather Chen, and as a servant himself, he had no intention of taking a concubine.
Besides, Grandfather Chen is also a sentimental master.
So although it was a bit regrettable that he didn't have his own children, it wasn't a big deal to Li Zhou. 】
Shen Zhao: [In ancient times, loyal servants around their masters would usually have their retirement arrangements arranged by their masters.
After all, I have worked for my master all my life, and I cannot be casual about it for the sake of this relationship.
It is normal for Li Zhou to have this idea. 】
Gua Gua: [Yes, Li Zhou and Mrs. Jiang both plan to serve their respective masters for the rest of their lives.
However, fate came, and when Mrs. Jiang was 32 years old, she gave birth to Li Zhou's only son, Li Ping'an.
Mrs. Jiang was also old enough to give birth to a child at that time, and Li Ping'an was thin and small.
Li Zhou and Mrs. Jiang put in a lot of effort to raise Li Ping'an.
However, this pampering continued until Li Ping'an was fifteen years old.
Fifteen-year-old Li Ping'an is the son of a servant, but he usually behaves more elegantly than some young men from wealthy families.
Shen Zhao: [Ah, doesn’t the Chen family have no money?
As servants of the Chen family, do these two have money to squander for their son? 】
Gua Gua: [Host, the Chen family has no money and cannot afford to pay several thousand taels.
But there is still monthly salary for servants, especially his trusted confidants.
Li Zhou earned one tael of silver a month, and Mrs. Jiang earned eight cents.
These two people saved for thirty years and received rewards during the four seasons and eight festivals.
The total amount is more than one thousand taels.
This is equivalent to more than one million in modern times.
Li Ping'an had a weak health when he was a child, but he just needed to be well taken care of.
Don’t do heavy work and don’t get angry, just eat warming and nourishing herbs.
When he was ten years old, his condition gradually improved and he began to enjoy himself.
A meal costs only five taels, and buying some toys costs only a few taels.
The purchasing power of this one thousand taels is still quite strong. 】
When the people around heard the price was over a thousand taels, their eyes flashed with envy.
Their family doesn't have that much money.
A teenager has so much money to squander.
It’s still so good!
Shen Zhao: [Gua Gua, you are not right either.
This is just normal expenses.
But if Li Ping'an goes to a brothel to gamble, this one thousand taels won't be much! 】
Gua Gua: [Host, it is exactly as you said.
Li Ping'an's life was dull before he was thirteen years old.
Now that I'm feeling better, I want to go out and have fun.
First, I often went out to eat, drink and buy some small things.
Then I accidentally went to a gambling house and couldn't quit.
Go there in the morning and stay there all day.
He was young, had little experience, and was tricked.
Later, I owed the gambling house 5,000 taels! 】
Shen Zhao: [Guagua, what did you say?
Five thousand taels???
Li Ping'an is stupid. He already owes one thousand taels and still doesn't give up?
It has increased fivefold to five thousand taels? 】