Zhulan was acting as a background, watching the expressions of everyone in the hall, even Mrs. Zhu was not spared. Look, ever since the clan leader started talking, Mrs. Zhu, who knew the current situation, had remained silent. This man was indeed a scoundrel, but he had his own way of survival!
No one can be underestimated!
Chief Zhou didn't need to talk to Zhang Datie, he just looked at Chief Zhang, "Everyone knows what happened, how Daqian grew up is no secret, Shuren is kind and can't bear the child's early death, but he can't bear the burden for nothing, Zhang Datie took the money for the child's medical treatment, five taels of silver is not much."
He didn't mention the twenty taels. He knew Xue Han must be fine when Zhou Shuren and his wife calmly went to find him. He even suspected that the couple couldn't stand the trap and deliberately set it up. If that was true, he would have to spend more time with Zhou Shuren in the future.
Chief Zhang and Zhang Datie thought similarly, thinking that Daqian was a child husband. However, Chief Zhang thought more than Zhang Datie, thinking that Zhou Shuren had made two preparations. If his daughter's hand didn't heal properly, Daqian would be a child husband. If it healed properly, Datie would be a farmhand in the future. He felt sorry for Daqian, the child, and said, "I'll listen to you."
Zhulan was very emotional. This was because different identities meant different ways of dealing with things. According to her and Zhou Shuren's method, this matter would have been a bit slow, but it was resolved as soon as they had laid the groundwork. This was the case for a village, not to mention the county or even the capital. In ancient times when imperial power was supreme, power was more intuitive.
Therefore, Zhou Shuren should work hard to pass the imperial examination. Otherwise, no matter how much money his family earns, it will be like a baby holding gold ingots. He may die if he can't bear it.
Zhang Datie was not convinced but did not dare to say anything. No matter how many thoughts he had, he did not dare to confront the tribe. "Take the money."
Zhu glared. Five taels of silver was the price for Daqian, but she dared to retort even when the man was warning her. She was so angry that she glared at Daqian before going back to the house to get the money.
Zhulan saw through Zhang Datie's thoughts. When they didn't ask for a lot of money, Zhang Datie didn't think it was a big deal. Instead, he thought it was a hassle. When they asked for a lot of money, Zhang Datie was unwilling to accept it and thought that big money had more value. This is human nature.
Zhang Datie adjusted himself and clasped his fists towards Zhou Shuren, "I'll leave the big money to Uncle Zhou in the future."
He changed his mind and thought it was a good idea. He really became a child husband. His family would not have to make much money, and he could even steal things from the Zhou family in the future.
Zhou Shuren didn't even need to guess what Zhang Datie was thinking. He took out the deed written at Zhou's house, which came in three copies. "This is the deed that Daqian and Zhang Datie's family severed their relationship and separated. There are three copies. Daqian will have no relationship with Zhang Datie's family in the future. Zhang Datie's family is not allowed to bother Daqian anymore."
Zhang Datie glared, "Uncle Zhou, this is not fair. No matter how big the money is, he is still my son."
How can you get any benefits after the relationship is severed
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "You were going to sell Daqian, why didn't you think that he was your son? Now that Daqian was dying of illness, you said you didn't have this son."
Chief Zhang's face darkened. The clan had clan rules that it was absolutely unacceptable to sell one's son. "Zhang Datie."
Zhang Datie was scared. How did the Zhou family know? He had secretly found someone and was ready to say that the child was lost in the mountains. He could make a lot of money, and the family would not care if he abused him, but he absolutely could not sell his son. His father sold him and was expelled from the family. He shuddered and said, "I didn't."
Zhou Shuren took the pen and ink pad and said, "You can write your name, write it!"
Zhang Datie was afraid that the Zhou family would have evidence, so he wrote it unwillingly.
Patriarch Zhou took the pen and wrote his own name as well. That was so straightforward.
All the names were written in the hall. One copy was prepared for the head of the village, one copy was given to the clan leader Zhang, and he kept one copy for himself. When he saw Zhulan snatch the money from Zhou, he signaled the eldest brother to carry the big money.
When the group reached the door, Zhou Shuren paused and said, "Da Qian has a new name, Zhang Rongchuan. I hope that Da Qian's mind will be as broad as the sea and will not be trapped by the hardships of his childhood."
Then he said to Patriarch Zhang: "Uncle, I have a lot of things to do today. I will come to visit you in person tomorrow."
Patriarch Zhang knew that it was about the child's name and division. He thought that the Zhou family had always been generous, so he smiled cordially and said, "Okay, uncle will wait at home."
Chief Zhou looked at Zhou Shuren deeply. Not only did he give him a name, he was also telling him that the past was in the past. Zhou Shuren was also broad-minded. He smiled and said, "I'm leaving first."
Zhou Shuren was forced to owe a favor, "Thank you for your help today, Chief."
Patriarch Zhou smiled and said, "It's what a family should do."
Zhulan, "... ..."
To be the clan leader you not only need to be smart, but you also need to be thick-skinned!