CHAPTER 45: CHAPTER 45: WHY IS MAKING MONEY SO DIFFICULT?

After finishing the final totals of several account books, Shen Qinglan was surprised to discover that her mental arithmetic skills had also improved significantly.

In the past, she could do some mental calculations, but not as brilliantly as now.

Besides saying it was great, she really didn’t know what else to say.

"Wow, I’ve struck gold this time!"

After recalculating two books, Old Tang couldn’t help but exclaim.

Seeing that it was about time, Shen Qinglan finally spoke, "How is the monthly salary calculated?"

She wasn’t concerned about anything else, what she cared about most was money.

"Monthly salary?"

Old Tang was momentarily stunned and then realized he hadn’t discussed the monthly salary with Shen Qinglan.

He quickly said, "The previous accountant got three taels of silver a month. Miss Shen, you do better work and calculate faster, I’ll give you six taels of silver a month, how does that sound?"

Six taels, double what the previous accountant received.

This wage, in this era, was already considered high income.

Even higher than expected!

But... looking at Old Tang’s expression, could she possibly negotiate for a bit more?

Thinking of this, she pretended to be regretful and said, "Then I might as well go back to the mountains to hunt!"

"Hey~ don’t, Miss Shen! Look, hunting is so dangerous, you could lose your life in an instant. It’s much safer here with us, with food, clothing, accommodation all provided and also earning money, much better than hunting!"

He’d finally found some talent, and in the future, it might even help the Young Master, he couldn’t just let her go!

Shen Qinglan showed no interest in this. She said calmly, "But, six taels is too little, I can spend several taels in just one day."

She didn’t want to take advantage, but money was just too hard to earn in this era!

If it were her previous life, she could exchange just one person’s head for eight or nine digits, money came so quickly back then.

Thinking of the money from her past life, Shen Qinglan recalled her bankbook with more than ten digits and couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache. After the heartache, she couldn’t resist secretly cursing the heavens.

So much money, all earned for nothing!

"Six taels is too little, how about seven?"

Seeing she remained unmoved, Old Tang gritted his teeth and said, "How about ten taels a month?"

Shen Qinglan feigned a silent sigh and nodded, "Okay, ten taels."

Old Tang was overjoyed to hear her agree, immediately calling someone over to prepare a room for Shen Qinglan in the back courtyard.

Old Tang looked at Shen Qinglan and said, "I heard from Old Tong that you’re from Lishui Village, which isn’t very convenient, so you have to stay in town."

Shen Qinglan didn’t refuse, there was nothing wrong with staying in town.

Old Tang took Shen Qinglan for a tour of her accommodations.

The room wasn’t large, but not small either, much bigger than her room at the Shen Family, and it should be more comfortable here.

Shen Qinglan thought that when she had the means in the future, she would buy a house in town and bring the Shen Family over to live.

Old Tang said, "Besides a few old ladies, most others here are men. If you find it inconvenient, I can arrange different accommodations for you."

Old Tang thought, talent always needs special treatment!

Halfway out, Shen Qinglan asked, "How much does a house in town cost?"

Old Tang said, "That depends on how many courtyards you want. One or two courtyard houses are cheaper, about three to six hundred taels, three or five courtyards are relatively expensive, at least seven or eight hundred taels, and with good feng shui, they could be over a thousand taels."

So expensive!

Shen Qinglan frowned, even a small one costs several hundred taels. She earns ten taels a month, only one hundred and twenty taels a year. If she wanted to buy a three or four-courtyard one, wouldn’t it take several years?

Why is earning money so difficult?