After hearing what Fang Dalang said, Mu Yexiao probably understood and nodded: "In other words, what the village chief and Fang Dashan said are true. It was you who broke into someone else's house, took someone else's things, and damaged them?"
"You even think that this is not a mistake, but that the other party is not filial enough? Just because you are the elder, do you have the right to hit people casually?"
Fang Dalang realized that something was wrong and immediately said, "I am the elder, but I don't hit anyone casually. She was the one who blackmailed the elder first. One tael of silver for a piece of clothing is a sky-high price in our village."
Qian Jiujiu suddenly spoke up at this time: "Are you saying that Fang Xiaoxi is blackmailing you by saying that one piece of clothing costs one tael of silver? Then let me explain. Among these sets of clothes she has, one set was given by me and is worth five hundred taels of silver."
Five hundred taels? This number instantly shocked everyone. Who would wear five hundred taels of silver? But when I thought that this was a gift from the county magistrate's wife, it seemed normal. But clothes worth five hundred taels of silver, this must be a corrupt official, right
That's not right. After this gentleman came, he never took any money from the people, and whenever he needed money, he took it out on his own.
So this gentleman must be from a wealthy family, so it is normal for him to wear clothes that cost five hundred taels each. And what Fang Dalang said about Fang Xiaoxi blackmailing him was not true at all.
Fang Dalang was also dumbfounded: "That dress is worth five hundred taels, how can I afford it?"
Mu Yexiao glanced at Fang Xiaoxi and said, "I think it's best for you to reconcile on this matter. If you can't reconcile, our government will come forward to deal with it. If it's burglary, the sentence will be exile."
"And even if you are sentenced to exile, you still have to return the things you damaged and looted, so I will give you a chance. After all, we are family."
He said he was giving her a chance, but in fact he was just trying to scare Fang Dalang's family. Fang Dalang's family was already scared when they heard about exile. Who would be willing to go into exile for a few clothes? Thinking of this, he looked at Fang Xiaoxi and said, "Niece Xiaoxi, is it true that you only want to pay six taels of silver?"
"Uncle hit you because he was angry. It's uncle's fault. Your father also hit me. If you're still not satisfied, you can slap me back."
Fang Xiaoxi naturally couldn't fight back. After all, no matter what, they were elders. How could she really fight? This family was really scoundrels.
"Uncle, I won't beat you, don't worry. But you can reconcile if you want. Compensate for the loss of my clothes. I don't ask for too much. One tael of silver for each piece will be enough. I also have another request. I hope you can agree to it. As long as you agree, we can reconcile."
Fang Dalang's heart was pounding, and he was worried that Fang Xiaoxi would make some excessive demands: "I wonder what you want?"
Fang Xiaoxi smiled: "It's very simple. From now on, our two families have nothing to do with each other. No one from your family can come to our house to cause trouble. Of course, my father is not unfilial to the elderly. Every year, he will give the elderly what he should give. We will give as much as you give. Do you agree?"
This was reasonable and logical. Fang Dalang's expression changed. Although Fang Xiaoxi was young, she was very thoughtful and kind in doing things.
In this way, everyone in the village would think that it was their family who went to Fang Xiaoxi's house to cause trouble for no reason! Of course, this was indeed the case, but Fang Dalang didn't think so.
He took a deep breath and looked at Fang Xiaoxi: "Okay, I promise you. I will give you the silver now, and this matter is over."
Fang Dalang looked at the old lady and said, "Mother, you are still the housekeeper. Go back and get six taels of silver."
The old lady looked at Fang Dashan with hatred, then looked at Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu, then turned around and went back to get the silver.
After handing all the silver to Fang Xiaoxi, he looked at Fang Xiaoxi and said, "These scraps of cloth are mine. I want to take them away."
These clothes can be sewn in good condition, and it is also profitable to take them away. Fang Xiaoxi and the old lady knew about this matter. The old lady thought that it was just like spending six taels of silver to buy cloth.
After all, it was a piece of cloth worth five hundred taels, so they still made a profit. Fang Xiaoxi knew exactly what the old lady was thinking, so she naturally wouldn't agree.
"Grandma, you think too much. These six taels of silver are just for the damage to my clothes. I will mend them myself. I won't give them to you."
The old lady's face was not good, but seeing Fang Xiaoxi's serious expression, she knew that what she said was true. With Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu around, they really couldn't do anything to her. The old lady took Fang Shanshan away angrily.
The matter of the silver was over. The villagers saw that there was nothing exciting to watch and dispersed.
Fang Xiaoxi came to Qian Jiujiu and said, "Master, I'm sorry for not protecting the clothes you gave me."
Qian Jiujiu smiled: "It's just a piece of clothing, so let it be lost. Being able to get rid of these extremely good relatives is a blessing in disguise. But if the contract is not signed, will they regret it?"
Fang Xiaoxi was a little depressed: "Even if they signed the contract, it would be the same if they wanted to go back on their word. But after this lesson, I think they will behave themselves."
Qian Jiujiu nodded: "Okay, just keep it in mind. Since there is nothing wrong, we will go back first. If you have something to do, just send someone to the county government to call us. This is ointment, apply it on your face to reduce swelling."
The things she offered were naturally not ordinary items. Fang Xiaoxi took them and said thank you. Then Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao went back to the government office.
There are still things waiting for them at the government office! As soon as they reached the gate of the government office, Beibei came back with a smile on his face. Looking at the two of them, he was still a little confused: "Dad, Mom, are you going out?"
Qian Jiujiu nodded: "I went to Fangjia Village."
Beibei raised an eyebrow: "What happened? Why did you go to Fangjia Village?"
The family walked into the yard. Qian Jiujiu repeated what she said. Bei Bei said, "Oh," and finally asked them for help: "I see. It happens that I have something to do tomorrow, so I'll go find her."
Qian Jiujiu thought Bei Bei was going to comfort her, and thought that the relationship between Bei Bei and Xiao Xi was so good, which really made her feel reassured.
The next day, Beibei came to Fangjia Village again. Fang Xiaoxi's family was drying grains, and when they saw Beibei coming again, Fang's father quickly spoke up.
"Xiao Xi, go and accompany Bei Bei."
Fang Xiaoxi walked towards Beibei: "Why are you here again today? Are you here to pick up ears of corn?"
Beibei has found other things to do, and is not so obsessed with picking ears of corn. But since we are here, let's go and have some fun.
"Can I go now? You can pick something up for fun. But I came to see you because of something else."
Something else? Fang Xiaoxi was a little curious. What else could Beibei come to her for? She looked at Beibei curiously, waiting for Beibei to speak.
"I heard your clothes were torn. I saw that the clothes you wore before were very nice. Where were they made?"
Was it because of this? Fang Xiaoxi was a little surprised: "I drew the picture myself and asked my mother to do it for me. Why are you asking this?"
Beibei did not hide it: "Then let's do business together. I bought a shop and plan to sell ready-made clothes, but not just selling ready-made clothes. I will look at people to make ready-made clothes that are suitable for her to wear. Do you understand?"
Fang Xiaoxi nodded: "I see, you came to me to be a designer, or to specialize in custom-made clothes, right? Why did you think of looking for me?"
Beibei shook her head: "I wasn't looking for you at first, but I saw that your clothes were all nice, so I wanted to find someone who painted them. Since you painted them, I'll look for you."
So that's how it is. Fang Xiaoxi nodded: "Okay then, let's go pick up ears of corn in the morning, and I'll go to your shop in the afternoon. How about we discuss it? You can also go and take a look at the drawings I drew and the clothes I modified last night."
Beibei was more interested in the modified clothes: "Have you finished modifying them? Let me take a look."
There were only six sets of clothes. After Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao left yesterday, Fang Xiaoxi and her mother worked together to alter the clothes. They now look much better than before.
Six sets of clothes were placed on Fang Xiaoxi's bed. Beibei and Mo Yunyao went to see them together, while Fang Xiaoxi went to get some of her own drawings.
These drawings were drawn by Fang Xiaoxi when she had time and inspiration after she recovered. She had originally planned to sell them for money when her family was short of money.
But now that Beibei came to her, she must be cooperating with Beibei. After all, Beibei is much better than those people outside, at least he won't cheat her.
Beibei was very satisfied after seeing the clothes. Although the workmanship was not very delicate, the design level was good enough.
"Yes, I'm here to find you. Let me take a look at your drawings."
Beibei took Fang Xiaoxi's drawing and looked at it carefully. He couldn't help but praise her: "Your drawing skills are good. The lines are simple and clear."
Fang Xiaoxi just smiled and said nothing. After Beibei finished reading, she continued, "Have you ever thought about how we can cooperate? How much should I pay you for a set of clothes? Or other ways, we can discuss it."
She is not a black-hearted boss, and this is her mother's apprentice, so she should treat him fairly.
Fang Xiaoxi had already thought of this, and looked at Beibei: "Can I use the blueprints as a share? That is, I get a share of the profits. If the sales are good, I get more, and if the sales are not good, I get less. How about it? As for the division, 40% to 60%, you 60% and I 40%, is that okay?"
If it weren't for the fact that this was her master's daughter, Fang Xiaoxi would never have asked for this. She would have at least asked for a 50-50 split.
Beibei was not going to take advantage of others: "Okay, but 40-60 is not necessary, let's do 50-50. It's settled, let's sign the contract first, and when it gets light, go pick up the ears of corn. I heard some noise outside."