After transmigrating,The Female Supporting Character Became Darling of The Five

Chapter 20: Won't Accept the Gu Family's Charity!

Su Jing's brows were tightly furrowed, and the fists of the other Su brothers were clenched tightly, with veins bulging.

"Mr. Zhang, how about this? Give us one month, and we will definitely repay the money we owe you. You can still collect the interest. If, after one month, we still can't repay, you can report us to the authorities or do whatever you want with us. We'll leave it to your discretion!" Su Guan stepped forward and began negotiating with Mr. Zhang.

"Sister Guan, don't act recklessly!" Su Jing held Su Guan's hand. How could she make such a bold promise? Where would they get 25 taels of silver in one month? Even after working for a year, their parents hadn't saved up that much!

"Big Brother, don't worry. I have a plan," Su Guan gave him a reassuring look.

"One month? Who knows what excuses you'll come up with next time?" Mr. Zhang didn't believe her words and thought it was just a delaying tactic.

"Mr. Zhang, I used to be the young miss of the Gu family for over a decade. I have a relationship with them. If I have no other choice, I have my ways. But are you not willing to give me even this bit of face?" Su Guan had to mention her connection to the Gu family.

"Su Guan, we don't need charity from the Gu family!" Su Yun was getting agitated, his face turning red as he glared at her.

"Fourth Brother, shut up!" Su Guan thought he was just an empty vessel.

Su Yun was furious.

Mr. Zhang weighed the pros and cons, carefully considering her words. She was asking for a month to save face for the Gu family. If she couldn't gather the silver within a month, she would have to figure out a way to deal with the Gu family. But if he offended the Gu family, it would be a loss for him.

In the end, he decided to grant her a one-month extension.

"We can give you one month, but the interest will increase. After one month, you must repay me 30 taels of silver. If you agree, we'll sign and seal the agreement right here, and then I'll leave, awaiting good news!"

With the interest calculated at five wen per day for a month, it amounted to one tael and a half. He was clearly taking advantage of the situation.

"Agreed, it's a deal!" Su Guan agreed to the terms.

"Guan Guan, this is like a tyrant's clause. How could you agree to it?" Su Jing's heart was bleeding. Not to mention whether they could repay the initial 25 taels, now they had to bear an additional 5 taels.

"It's okay, Big Brother. I can repay it!" Su Guan insisted, and Su Jing couldn't stop her.

"Alright, since the whole family of yours can't be as straightforward as you, a little girl, it's settled then. Go prepare pen and paper!" He ordered his subordinates to bring paper and pen.

Su Guan had a backup plan; if things didn't work out, she had a gold ring. If she pawned that ring, wouldn't it be enough?

After the sharp-mouthed man drafted the IOU, Su Guan carefully examined it, ensuring everything was in order, and then she signed, sealed, and stamped it.

"One month from now, I'll come again. I hope you won't force my hand!" The sharp-mouthed man collected the IOU, then swaggered away with his men.

Su Yun finally burst out, shouting at Su Guan, "Su Guan, are you stupid? You agreed to repay 30 taels of silver. Where are we going to get 30 taels in a month? I'm telling you, even if the Su family is in dire straits, we'll never accept charity from the Gu family!"

He recalled what Madam Gu had said that day, about how she had raised their daughter so well and considered it a duty fulfilled. But if their daughter followed them and didn't have a good life, they shouldn't expect to enjoy the Gu family's favors based on their relationship with Gu Yue.

"Fourth Brother, the reason I agreed is that I have my own way of handling it. Don't worry, I won't accept charity from the Gu family. Those words were just a calculation of pros and cons. If I didn't say that, could they have left?

As for the money, I'll figure it out. I already have a plan. Just wait and see, my brothers!"

"Furthermore, is thirty taels of silver worth more than Big Brother's future? Big Brother has studied so hard for years and has already missed one opportunity. How can we let him miss another one?"

The novel is written from the perspective of the female protagonist, Gu Yue, so there's not much description of what happened in the rural areas. This part of the story didn't appear in the book, so it's unclear how they resolved it.

At this moment, Gu Yue is still at the Gu family's home, trying to make up for the lost family affection.

Su Guan's words left everyone silent. Yes, Big Brother had been waiting for so long, eagerly anticipating success in the imperial examination this time. If that man reported them, wouldn't it ruin Big Brother's future?

Su Jing's mind was filled with complex thoughts as he looked at his sister, who didn't have much emotional connection with him. She was considering everything for his sake.

"Alright, when the ship reaches the bridgehead, it will go straight. I made money today, Fourth Brother, you saw it yourself. I bought meat, buns, and flour. We'll have a delicious dinner tonight. Didn't you want me to teach you? Hurry up and bring the stuff in!"

Su Yun hesitated for a moment but still went out to get something.

Inside the room, everyone looked at those things and asked Su Yun how she managed to sell all the pine mushrooms. Su Yun then explained today's operations from his perspective.

Finally, he added, "Don't say it, her mind is quite sharp!"

Su Jing originally thought that if she went to the market and couldn't sell them, she wouldn't go again in the future. Unexpectedly, things far exceeded his expectations.

"I promised the shopkeeper to come back in a few days to deliver more. He's willing to buy them for three wen per jin. But now I have other things to do, like gathering mushrooms. Can my brothers help me out?" Su Guan looked hopefully at everyone.

Su Jing chuckled and nodded at her. "You, mischievous girl. Tomorrow, I'll go for you!"

Su Guan touched her forehead and giggled.

"You said you have other things to do now? What is it?" the silent Su Mu asked Su Guan. He was good at getting to the point.

Everyone listened intently, wanting to know the reason!

"You'll find out when the time comes," Su Guan kept it mysterious.

"Cut  it out, keeping us in suspense. I'll go cook!" Su Yun felt it was boring. This girl, Su Guan, always liked to mess with people's minds. He preferred cooking.

"Is anyone home?" a man at the door was shouting and knocking.

Su Chen immediately recognized it as his master's voice and quickly went out to open the door.

"I'm here!"

Opening the bamboo fence door, it was indeed his master, carrying several pieces of pork in his hands.

"Master…"

"Shh!" Hunter Jiang made a hushing gesture, indicating him not to shout."

Su Chen then realized:

"Uncle Jiang, why are you here?"

"Oh, I came to bring meat to your family. By the way, where's your sister?"

Uncle Jiang weighed the wild boar meat in his hand and looked inside. Su Guan was the only sister in the Su family now, so who else could he be referring to?

When Su Guan heard someone calling her, she moved closer and was pleasantly surprised to see Uncle Jiang:

"Uncle Jiang, it's you?"

"Haha, thanks to you for luring the wild boar to that trap, or else I wouldn't have caught it. So, I brought back the wild boar, thinking of bringing some meat for you to eat. You deserve some credit, don't you?" Uncle Jiang laughed heartily.