CHAPTER 482: CHAPTER 247: LET’S JUST GO TOGETHER

"Of course, the sooner the better!" Hu San said with a busy laugh: "How about I stay at the inn in town overnight, so Master Sang can sort things out at home? Then you can come find me at the inn tomorrow, and we’ll go to Qingzhou together. Or even better, we could head out right now!"

Miss Sang had made it clear that this matter needed to be expedited and also instructed not to let the Sang family’s main household know. Though Hu San didn’t fully understand why, he knew that bringing Sang Pingliang back earlier to report would never be a mistake.

"Let’s go right now, right now! No problem at all, no problem!" Sang Pingliang was also afraid of delays enrooted in long nights and was eager to appear before Gu Fangzi as soon as possible. Should someone else snatch this golden opportunity because he was too late, he’d be filled with such regret his insides might turn green!

"Alright! Master Sang, you pack up, and we’ll hit the road right away!" Hu San said with a laugh.

"Oh," Sang Pingliang replied as he got ready to get up and pack, then he suddenly slapped his forehead, realizing something, and asked with an awkward laugh: "Hu San, my young friend, by the way, how much is the monthly salary?"

Mrs. Li had already started beaming with joy on the side. First, because her husband’s employment was thanks to her own networking, which reflected well on her; second, because their household would have an additional source of income, boasting about being a steward in the Shi family of Qingzhou would be prestigious; and third, with her husband out of the house, that seductive little vixen wouldn’t stand a chance against her. It was a perfect opportunity to vent her spleen properly!

Upon hearing Sang Pingliang inquire about the salary, Mrs. Li also pricked up her ears to listen closely.

Spread his hands with a somewhat troubled smile, Hu San said: "I’m not entirely sure about that! You are our Madame’s own uncle, and you were personally invited by Miss Sang. Your salary surely won’t be low! Besides, this matter can be negotiated anyway! Wouldn’t Miss Sang give you face?"

Mrs. Li eagerly asked with a giggle: "Then how much did the previous person in charge of the warehouse earn?"

That was an excellent question, and Sang Pingliang glanced approvingly at his wife.

After considering for a moment, Hu San smiled and said: "It should be around two to three taels, and there are extra rewards during the holidays. Plus, three meals a day are provided for free. Master Sang, your salary should be more than that."

"That much!" Sang Pingliang and Mrs. Li were so excited they felt dizzy - no expenses for food and lodging meant a net profit every month, plus bonuses during the holidays! Where could they find such a favorable deal?

"Wait for me, young friend Hu San. I’ll just get ready and be right with you!" Sang Pingliang said cheerfully.

Mrs. Li sat with Hu San in the hall, while the new concubine followed Sang Pingliang back to the room to help pack.

"Hurry up! Just pick out a couple of decent outfits to pack, that’ll do!" Sang Pingliang, rubbing his hands in delight, said. But no sooner had he finished speaking than he added, "Hold on, hold on! No need to pack anything too fancy. Just pick out a couple of ordinary sets!"

The Shi family wasn’t short on money, and with Miss Sang being so kind-hearted and generous, wouldn’t she provide for him if she saw he was not well-dressed? Why should he bring his new clothes? That would be a waste!

"Yes, Master!" the new concubine replied demurely, laying out his clothes on the bed to fold and pack them.

"What’s wrong? You seem a little unhappy?" Sang Pingliang asked with a chuckle, tugging at the new concubine’s hand.

"Master!" The new concubine looked up at him with tearful, pitiful eyes and said, "Please, take your concubine with you too! How could you be without someone to attend to your needs? Besides, the madam despises your concubine so much; if you leave me here, maybe I won’t be here when you return! Without Master’s protection, madam will surely not spare your concubine! Master, your concubine doesn’t want to leave you!"

The new concubine started to cry with her face in her hands.

Sang Pingliang, finding her words reasonable, hurriedly comforted her, then hesitantly said: "But if I take you with me, I’m not sure how Miss Sang would feel about it!"

Seeing Sang Pingliang swayed by her words, the new concubine perked up and quickly said with a smile: "What’s so difficult about that? Master could just rent a room elsewhere, couldn’t he? Besides, who are you? Wouldn’t Miss Sang give you that much face?"

Sang Pingliang enjoyed these flattering words, but winced again at the thought of spending silver to rent a place, muttering: "I wonder if renting a house in Qingzhou City is expensive..."

The new concubine internally scoffed and hurriedly said with a flattering smile: "Shipping warehouses are usually built near the wharf and water, not in the bustling areas of Qingzhou City, so how expensive could it be? Since Miss Sang is so kind-hearted, if you speak well of it, she might even arrange a ready-made house for you, Master. Wouldn’t you miss having someone around, Master? Who will do laundry for you? If you’re tired, who will massage your back?"