With that, Xiao Yuchuan's tone took on a hint of sarcasm, "Better to give the money to anyone than to feed you two. Besides, the new county magistrate is coming. If I offer thirty taels as a gesture of respect to the new official, and he sends word for the village chief to take good care of the Xiao Family, which new village chief would dare to disobey? I could get rid of you two old fools any time I want! Get out!"
Old Zhang and Aunt Zhang had not expected Xiao Yuchuan to have thought things through so thoroughly; even they had not considered this approach. They had assumed that, owing to the conflict with the Li Family, the Xiao Family, flush with cash, would have no choice but to reluctantly pay out thirty taels. They hadn't anticipated...
"You two old fools, aren't you leaving, or do I need to throw you out myself?" Xiao Yuchuan suddenly stood up.
Startled, Old Zhang and Aunt Zhang quickly stood up and hurried out.
