Chapter 241 - Celebrating the New Year (5)_1
Before he could finish grumbling, Cai Wei coldly interrupted him.
"Grandfather, you saw how big our horse carriage is. With four bundles, and our family of six all crammed in, there’s no room left for anything else. These aren’t immediate necessities. I could go to the market after the sixth day of the month to buy and bring them here. It’s the same," she said.
On hearing this, Mu Zhongli hastily interjected, "Actually, if it is inconvenient for you, you could give me the silver. I can go buy these things for you. After all, I have a horse carriage, and it’s not like I’d exploit your money."
Mu Zhongqing took a glance at his elder brother’s avaricious look and said lightly, "The market doesn’t open until the sixth, where exactly are you planning to buy these things now?"
"..."
Mu Zhongli was left speechless by his brother’s retort and awkwardly sat down.
Lady Mu Bai felt displeased seeing her beloved eldest son being backed into a corner. Furthermore, she was also worried about being tricked by Cai Wei, which would lead to disappointment. So, she interjected on behalf of her son, "I think your elder brother’s idea is fantastic. You are busy with your business on normal days. Where would you find the time to buy these things? Wouldn’t it be better to give the money to your elder brother and let him buy them for you?"
"Exactly, exactly..."
Mu Zhongli bobbed his head like a chicken pecking at rice, agreeing eagerly.
Cai Wei glanced sideways at the old lady and said, "No need for my uncle to bother. We run a restaurant business and have dependable sources from rice shops where we can buy cheap grains. This is something that uncle can’t achieve."