The first day's millet porridge distribution had set the example.
On the second day, Yang Ge only had to haul the grain to the vegetable market entrance before calling it a day.
With grain in short supply, the Liu Family's inn and martial arts school had both closed.
He could go home and enjoy a lovely extra stretch of sleep...
Around lunchtime, just as Yang Ge tied on his apron and prepared to cook, Fang Ke arrived.
He had brought over a main course!
"Changsheng Silver House, redeemable for three thousand taels of silver upon presentation..."
Holding the finely printed note stamped with a bright red seal, Yang Ge couldn't help laughing. "Which house sent this?"
Fang Ke saw nothing funny about it. His expression was grave as he answered in a low voice, "All three chipped in. Three thousand taels of silver to hire our Embroidered Uniform Guard to keep 'Zhang Mazi' occupied for three days!"
Yang Ge snorted. "They certainly have nerve!"
Fang Ke frowned. "Sir, you can't go to the Three Great Grain Houses again. They..."
"I know, I know."
Yang Ge yawned and said casually, "They've hired experts to deal with me, and they'll reach Road Pavilion within three days, right?"
Seeing that he understood the situation, Fang Ke's brow mostly relaxed, though he still lowered his voice in concern. "It was probably your attitude at the Li Family's place this morning. It made them feel that this affair wouldn't end unless they got rid of you..."
Yang Ge smiled. "Well, the rafter that sticks out rots first. That's only to be expected!"
Before, the Three Great Grain Houses' response might genuinely have left him scrambling with his head on fire.
But now that he had decided to pull off one big job and then quit,