The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 32 Mutual Aid
Second Aunt Xu nodded after listening to what the third daughter-in-law said, "If you want to do it, do it well. The boss has been taking care of us two old people at home. He has suffered a lot of grievances and sacrificed a lot. We all remember it in our hearts, but the one in our hands We don’t have enough money to do things, and we have to wait. I keep your embarrassment in mind and will not forget it, but I can’t do anything without money.”

Sister-in-law Feng stood up quickly, "Mom, what do you mean, we are the eldest, so we should contribute more to this family. We are the eldest brothers and sisters-in-law."

"That's right. You see, your uncle has been helping and taking care of us. Back then, we were cared for and supported by our elder brother and sister-in-law. You follow Xiu Niang and work hard. When we make money, we will build a big yard. , to marry my eldest grandson a wife. I have remembered it all, and I have not forgotten it."

Second Aunt Xu looked at her eldest daughter-in-law, smiled heartily, and spoke clearly.

Sister-in-law Feng had tears in her eyes, "Mom, I will do it well."

"Silly boy, you have suffered so much these years. You follow Xiu Niang and listen to her. Give half of the money you earn to me so that I can build a yard for your family and give your children wives to use. The remaining half will be used as a private house for you. Money, we women make money with our own hands, so we should have some private money."

"Thank you ma'am."

Both daughters-in-law laughed happily. The Li family was straightforward and would say anything clearly to their face if they had anything to say.

"Second uncle, dad, you will finalize the contract tomorrow. After reading it, everyone will sign and fingerprint one by one. Once the shop is ready, we can start working. The Sanqi is over, and everyone can eat meat. By the way Let the sisters-in-law decide on the menu, which should include a few signature dishes, and we ladies will prepare this."

Xiu Niang discussed the specific regulations with everyone with a gentle smile.

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"I'm thinking about the two-and-a-half-room shop. We may not be able to do it ourselves. It would be a waste to have empty space. Second uncle, do you think there are any suitable candidates in our village? You can help me appropriately. Making snacks is a hard job and requires dexterity. Those who are willing to endure hardships and hard work, preferably those who have a hard-working family. If a woman is required to do the job, a man may not be able to do it for a long time.”

Xiu Niang thought that the shop was spacious and she couldn't do such a big scene at first, so she might as well share the pressure and get a reputation of helping the poor people in the village, so that people wouldn't be jealous of our family's money.

"Who do you like? Let's discuss it together."

"I have fallen in love with Fourth Grandpa's sister-in-law. She cooks delicious soups and can hold up every banquet. She is also hard-working. There are many brothers in Fourth Grandpa's family and they spend a lot on food. The other one is Sister-in-law Lin. As Uncle Zhang's daughter, your widowed sister-in-law should help you. Although she is a foreigner, she has never caused you any trouble. She has always supported you at critical moments, so you should help her."

"Father, look at it."

Uncle Li agreed with Xiu Niang's opinion in his heart. It was appropriate from all angles and was a good idea for himself and his family.

"We can consider it. How to calculate the rent?"

""If the two families are willing to do it, I will come up with ideas. They can sell breakfast or night market. Each person can pay half of the rent and the two families can pay one share of the rent. It can also be less. The things are easy to make. There are carpenters in our village. Just hit one. "

The crowd nodded.

"With popularity, our shop will also become prosperous, doesn't that mean?"

The third daughter-in-law quickly thought of the key point.

"Yes, we can do a lot of business by getting in early with the people in the night market. The more customers we have, the more popular our store is. We can open up the situation quickly. As long as we sell the same things, there will be no competition for business, but no one in the store can It will be deserted and it won’t last long.”

"Row."

"Then I'll ask later."

"Second daughter-in-law, you go find the widow of the Lin family. I'll ask your fourth grandfather. You go with me. Give me the tobacco leaves to decorate. The fourth child likes to smoke leaves."

"I want it fried, it won't choke my throat."

The old lady got up and went to get something from the cabinet.

Grandpa sometimes smokes the two bunches of tobacco leaves grown in his own yard. Most of them are used as gifts. They are also decent things. I fry them in a pot at home. The smell of raw leaves is removed from the tobacco leaves and it does not choke when smoking.

Grandpa got up and took some tea that he bought from the provincial capital. Uncle Li bought it for his father and mother with his own money.

It was also installed, and the second uncle helped dad go out.

"Grandpa, if the rent is too expensive, you can reduce it. You can do whatever you want. It doesn't matter. You don't have to pay first. You can pay the rent next year if you make money or let the boys help pay for the rent."

"Zhong, I understand."

Grandpa nodded and went to Grandpa Fourth's house.Xiu Niang's offer is very generous, so she shouldn't refuse it.

"Tomorrow I'm thinking about finalizing the menu. Let's try the dishes one by one. The drinks must be prepared and the prices must be determined. This is a detailed matter. Let's discuss it slowly."

"Okay, we're almost done with the work in the fields. I'll come over tomorrow to follow your arrangements."

Aunt Xu nodded.

Grandpa took his second uncle to the fourth grandpa’s house.

"Fourth child, I'm here to see you, give me some water to drink."

Grandpa shouted as he entered the far gate.

The fourth grandfather and the fourth grandmother came out of the house and saw their grandfather and second uncle with smiles on their faces.

"You old thing, I thought you were suffocated in the house. I also said I would come see you after a few days of work."

"You're not dead yet, but I can die."

Grandpa threw the tobacco leaves and tea leaves to him, "Here, I brought them for you."

"I know my brother is thinking about me. Come in quickly. How about you two come together? If you have something to discuss, let's eat at my place."

"Come on, take a bite, I have something to tell you."

Grandpa nodded.

His family's filial piety period has already passed Sanqi, so they can eat meat and visit other families. Only Brother Qun and Brother Chun can take the imperial examination after three years, so they will not waste their time.

"Then I'll get food."

The fourth grandma went to the kitchen happily.

"Fourth, my family bought a shop today, and I really want to discuss this matter with you."

"Hey, how much did it cost? Where did you get so much money?"

The fourth grandfather was startled, and then he remembered that Xiu Niang was here, and suddenly said, "Oh, Xiu Niang can weave tapestry, that thing is very expensive."

"Well, fourth child, come with me. I don't worry about the children messing around on their own. That shop is reserved for Xiu Niang to provide for her old age. We can't leave the children without a place. Brother Qun is still young and can't do anything. A few girls are planning to Selling wine and side dishes, Xiu Niang said that we should find two suitable people in the village to work together for breakfast or night market. As long as the things are not the same, there is no fear of crowding, and there is strength in numbers, Xiu Niang will think of you first."

"It's hard for the child to worry about me. This child has always been kind and kind. Now that Xiu Niang has spoken, I will agree and follow my brother. I have nothing to worry about. I will pay a share of the rent. You can't push me away."

The fourth grandfather trusts the third grandfather very much. He is a brother of the same race who grew up together.

"There's no rush to pay the rent. Xiu Niang said it's okay to work."

Grandpa chuckled.

"Nonsense, rent is rent, work is work, taking advantage of orphans and widows, you really have no idea."

Fourth Grandpa rolled his eyes at him.

"Then I'll give it to you next year when you make money. Don't be in a hurry. I'm afraid that the shop won't be able to support a few children who have never worked. 400 taels of silver is too small. It's Xiu Niang's hard work. Brother, please help me."

Grandpa was sincere and expressed his concerns.

"Good boy, how long will it take Xiu Niang to weave and sell for so much money? OK, I'll let my boys and my daughter-in-law do it. It won't work without the support of men in the shop. Women are easily bullied by dock workers."

The fourth grandfather quickly understood Xiu Niang’s deeper intentions. He had many men in his family and many children and grandchildren, so he was tight on money.

(End of this chapter)