nycdaug Chapter 323 2 Eggs
Chapter 323 2 Eggs
Chen Qiaosheng brought seven people with him. Besides himself, three others were willing to stay: Zhao Lidong, Datou, and Erdan.
The four people who remained were all orphans. Except for Zhao Lidong, whose family had all died, the other three didn't even know their own surnames.
“Isn’t your name Chen Qiaosheng? Isn’t your surname Chen?” Yunyi frowned.
“No,” Chen Qiaosheng shook his head. “There’s a bridge called Chen Bridge in Qingshi Town. I’ve been sleeping in the archway of that bridge since I can remember, so I gave myself that name.”
Yunyi: ...
This is truly a talented individual.
"Is 'Big Head' because it has a big head? But what about 'Second Egg'? Where did that name come from? Are children with lowly names easier to raise?"
It can't be because I have two eggs, can it? That's a bit suggestive and easily censored.
"Where did this lowly name come from? I don't even know what my parents look like. This name comes from the fact that my wish is to eat two eggs a day." Erdan held up his finger and shook it.
“Isn’t that easy? After all…” Yunyi glanced at Chen Qiaosheng, “Your older brother is also very good at making money.”
Chen Qiaosheng immediately lowered his head, not daring to look at Yun Yi.
Erdan sighed, "Boss, no, Miss, you don't know, our job isn't something we get often. Sometimes we don't get one for months, and we have to feed so many people. We're lucky if we can even eat our fill. Eggs are something we only get to eat during holidays."
"Alright, since that's the case, let's work hard from now on and we'll be able to afford eggs soon."
Erdan's eyes lit up.
“Miss, look, those wealthy families give names to their servants as long as they sign indentures. Why don’t you give us names too? If it’s okay, we can take your surname, alright?” Chen Qiaosheng looked at Yun Yi with bright eyes.
“It’s not that it’s impossible, it’s just…” Yunyi smiled, “Why don’t you become the ancestor yourself?”
"What?"
"For example, if you are surnamed Chen now, then after you get married and have children, you will be the ancestor of this branch of the Chen family. Isn't that more prestigious than having my surname?"
Chen Qiaosheng's mouth dropped open in surprise. Could that really be done?
"Although it sounds simple, it is not easy to do. After all, you can't let your future generations say that their ancestor was a good-for-nothing. You have to have some deeds that can be engraved on the tombstone."
"Young Miss, you're right, but what can I do?"
"Working with Miss will definitely be fine." Yun Hong rolled her eyes at him. "Or do you want to do it yourself? Are you going to try and extort a hundred taels of silver from someone?"
Chen Qiaosheng scratched his head: "I understand."
“You guys can also take his surname, and you’ll be part of this branch of the family in the future.” Yunyi glanced at Datou and Erdan again. “Of course, in the end, it’s up to you to decide.”
"We'd like to, but our name isn't very good. Could you give us a more scholarly name?" Erdan scratched his head. "Otherwise, people will think I'm a man with two eggs in my name, Erdan."
Pfft! Yunyi couldn't help but burst out laughing. So, there really were people who thought that way.
The people around were stunned for a moment, then they all laughed. Shen Ying even kicked Erdan: "Go to hell, you're dirtying the young lady's ears."
Because Yun Hong always called Yun Yi "Miss Yun," everyone has gradually started to change how they address her, slowly switching from calling her "elder sister" to "young lady."
However, the two names were used interchangeably, and whichever one was more convenient to use was generally used.
Erdan scratched his head: "I was wrong."
"Alright, now that we've made things clear, let's call it a day. Tonight, you all need to take a shower and change your clothes, especially Boss Chen, the smell of you... Luckily it's not hot, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to talk to you for so long."
"Definitely." Chen Qiaosheng nodded hurriedly, "I promise I'll keep it clean and fragrant from now on."
"He Wei, take them to the back and find them a room to settle in." Yun Yi waved her hand.
After watching the group leave, Yun Hong turned to Yun Yi and asked, "Miss, do you want them to start mining?"
"Let's take a look first." Yunyi pondered for a moment. "That mine is of great importance and cannot be exposed casually."
In ancient times, many nobles would kill the craftsmen when building or excavating important things, because only the dead could keep secrets. But she didn't want to do that; she couldn't bring herself to take lives so lightly.
Right now, coal mining is just for heating. As for the future... if we can get rid of the one in charge and put someone else in charge, then we can consider other things.
Yun Hong didn't say anything more; the young lady already knew what was going on.
Chen Qiaosheng and the other three were taken by He Wei and Shen Ying to take a bath and change into new clothes. Then they went to the housekeeper to get new bedding. In the evening, they had a delicious meal and felt that their lives were complete.
Erdan, in particular, was given special care at night, with two extra boiled eggs in his bowl. He was touched and said, "Big brother, I think your decision this time was the right one."
"Yes." Big Head nodded. "Although we took poison and signed a contract, life is much better than before. We should thank Fan Dadong."
"By the way, what about Fan Dadong?" Chen Qiaosheng suddenly remembered the man who had been tied up. "Let's go out and ask him quickly."
"I'll go." Zhao Lidong got up and went out.
However, not long after, Shen Ying returned with Zhao Lidong.
"No need to ask anymore, I'll tell you everything. Fan Dadong was beaten up and sent back to Fanjiacun Village, and Xia Jinshan also announced that he was completely separating from his parents."
“Brother Ying, let me tell you, that guy surnamed Fan is full of bad ideas and is no good. You have to tell Miss to be careful.”
"The young lady is handling something important. Does she really need to get involved with such a small fry?" Shen Ying glared at the group. "Is the young lady raising you for nothing?"
Chen Qiaosheng was taken aback, then slapped his thigh: "Brother Ying, I was slow to react. Don't worry, we'll definitely handle this. We won't let any scoundrels bother Miss."
Shen Ying patted Chen Qiaosheng on the shoulder: "Old Chen, that's right."
“Brother Ying.” Chen Qiaosheng pulled Shen Ying to sit down. “You’ve been with Miss for a long time, so tell us what we should pay attention to.”
The other three nodded in agreement.
"Remember this, this is the most crucial point. As long as you do this, even if you make a small mistake, the young lady won't hold it against you too much."
"Well, you said."
"Loyalty." Shen Ying smiled. "Remember, what the young lady hates most is betrayal. Don't blame me for not warning you. Once you cross the young lady's bottom line, then... you will really suffer a fate worse than death."