Chapter 568 There is no silver here 32
Sun Shan said he wanted to go home, and he went home immediately without any delay.
I first went to the dock to inquire about the Chen family’s merchant ships, but found none. Then I looked for several merchant ships introduced by Chen Dongling.
After searching for a long time, they found the Huang family in Shibapu, Xiguan.
The so-called Xiguan Shibapu actually refers to the area of Xiguan.
"甫" is actually "埗", which means the head of a market town or a commercial market.
The Huang family’s main business is foreign trade.
The first stop for overseas merchant ships was Guangzhou, and the Huang family resold imported goods all over the country. Jiufu is today's Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. Sun Shan made careful inquiries and found out that the only merchant ship returning to Guangzhou was the Huang family's, and it would depart in two days, so he immediately booked it.
Due to the introduction by an acquaintance and his status as a juren, the Huang family treated the fractured bones and charged a total of 80 taels for the four people.
Sun Shan asked himself what if he brought the goods back to Guangzhou?
Manager Huang symbolically charged 20 taels for the shipping fee.
Sun Shan thanked him quickly, paid the deposit, and went home immediately.
After Sun Shan returned home, Gui Ge'er asked, "Brother Shan, is the academy closed again?"
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "The academy has not suspended classes. I came back early to tell you that I will be home the day after tomorrow."
Sun Dingnan asked in confusion: "Go home? Go back to what home?"
Sun Shan smiled and said, "Let's go back to Sun Village."
When Sun Dali, Sun Dingnan and Gui Ge'er heard that they were going back to Sunjia Village, their eyes widened and then they exclaimed.
Gui Ge'er said happily: "Great, I can finally go home, I can finally go back to Sunjia Village."
He quickly pulled Sun Shan over and said, "Brother Shan, I have wanted to go back to Sun Village for a long time. Now Nanjing is in chaos, with dead bodies everywhere. I am so scared."
Sun Dingnan said happily: "I have wanted to go home for a long time. It is too chaotic here. I am scared every day."
If Sun Shan hadn't been studying here, Sun Dingnan would have clamored to go home long ago.
Sunjia Village could be what it is today thanks to the support of Sun Shan, so even if Sun Dingnan wanted to go home while studying here, he could only think about it secretly.
He can't delay Sun Shan's studies.
Sun Dali frowned and stammered, "It's good to go back to the village, but what about our orchids? We still have a lot of orchids in the flowerbed. They will bloom in a while and we can sell them for money."
It was the first time that Sun Dali knew that a small pot of flowers could be sold for so much money. One pot of flowers was equivalent to his one year's work.
If he went back now, it would mean throwing away all those flowers, and Sun Dali was reluctant to do so.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Right now, the wealthy families in Jinling are in danger and have no mood to buy flowers. Even if our orchids are in bloom, we won't be able to sell them. It's a pity to lose those orchids, but if no one buys them, they will be worthless. Uncle Dali, I know you can't bear to part with them. Orchids can only be sold at a high price when you have the leisure and elegance. Jinling is a bit chaotic, and no one will come to buy flowers."
Sun Dali had no idea of these principles. He thought orchids could be sold at such a high price, and he always believed that they could be sold at such a high price.
After hearing what Sun Shan said, their orchids are not valuable now, so there is no need to waste them.
It would be a lie to say it wasn't a pity. Sun Dali planted and managed the trees himself, and spent much more effort on them than Sun Shan and the other two.
But the smartest people in their Sunjia Village said so, so Sun Dali had to believe it even if he didn't want to.
He asked reluctantly, "So after we leave, will the flower garden be left to waste?"
Sun Shan thought about it and it seemed that no one could take over his flower garden, mainly because they were in a hurry and could not find a buyer. Even if he found one, the price would be very low.
After a pause, he said, "Tomorrow the three of you will go to the flower garden and pack up the orchids that can fit into pots. I will give them away."
Instead of selling a few melons and dates, it’s better to give them away directly.
Especially in academies, many students and teachers there like orchids.
Sun Shan carried two bags of snacks and arrived at Wan's house in just a few steps.
The gatekeeper had recognized them long ago and immediately came forward and said, "Mr. Sun, are you looking for our young master? He hasn't left the hall yet."
Wan Songjin studied at the provincial school, which was a government-run school, so it was not like those academies outside that suspended classes.
Sun Shan shook his head. "Is Doctor Wan here? I need to see him."
The doorman immediately ushered Sun Shan in and said with a smile, "Mr. Sun, wait a moment."
He ran to report, and then Sun Shan was led into the reception room.
Doctor Wan came out. Sun Shan hadn't seen him for a few days. He suddenly saw him and asked in surprise, "Old sir, what's wrong with you? You've lost so much weight?"
In fact, what Sun Shan wanted to say was that he had become so haggard.
When I first saw Doctor Wan, he was an old man with a ruddy face. Now he looks sad and pale.
Doctor Wan shook his head and said, "The recent events in Nanjing have made everyone panic. Even if I don't say it, you understand. There are many injured people in my clinic every day."
Understand! Sun Shan understood, so he chose to run away.
Sun Shan nodded and said, "Ah, I didn't expect Jinling to be like this all of a sudden."
Then he said, "Old sir, I came here to say goodbye to you. I am going back to Guangnan."
Doctor Wan was stunned for a moment, his eyes widened, then he smiled and said, "Haha, my friend, you are really smart."
Sun Shan sat upright and said seriously, "Old sir, I am old now. I am going back this time mainly to get married. My family has urged me several times, and I have no choice but to go back. It is not for any other reason."
Sun Shan's words were simply a cover-up.
Doctor Wan looked at him helplessly and said perfunctorily, "Congratulations, Mr. Sun. I wish you a happy and harmonious life and a long and prosperous life."
Sun quickly bowed in return: "Thank you for your blessing, old sir."
Doctor Wan asked again, "When are you going back? Thank you for your hard work in teaching Jin'er these days. I heard from the teacher at the prefectural school that there is a very good chance that he will pass the college entrance examination this year."
Sun Shan nodded and said, "As long as Song Jin performs normally, there is an 80% chance that he will make the list."
Sun Shan also talked to Imperial Physician Wan about Wan Songjin's convenience in studying.
Finally, he said, "Old sir, I am here to ask a favor. Do you have any cloth merchants you are familiar with? I would like to take some silk home."
After a pause, he smiled and said, "There are many people in my family, so we need to buy a lot. Haha, you know, my family is poor. I hope you can recommend some high-quality and low-priced silk cloth to me."
Doctor Wan thought this matter was easy to handle, and said with a smile: "Yes, my Wan family is from Jinling after all, so we naturally know a lot of cloth merchants. I will let Jin'er accompany you to purchase, and it will definitely be much cheaper. You are right. The most famous thing in Jiangnan is silk. Bringing some home is the most suitable gift."
Even if Doctor Wan was not a native, he would know many cloth merchants.
The doctor's patients come from all walks of life, and they all respect him very much.
Sun Shan was overjoyed and quickly stood up and bowed to express his gratitude.
Doctor Wan sighed and said, "I can't bear to let you go back. It's mainly because it's hard for Jin'er to meet a teacher like you who teaches without reservation. He has been studying with you for quite some time and has made a lot of progress."
Sun Shan was so upset that he felt reluctant to give up the job because he had a free teacher.
Sun Shan waved his hand and said goodbye quickly. There was nothing much to talk about with Imperial Physician Wan. He was too realistic, just like him. It was not easy to talk to him.
Sun Shan still likes to chat with the innocent boy Wan Songjin.
What's more, his age is there, and there is a generation gap between him and Imperial Physician Wan.