Chapter 301. Became successful and made a fortune
When the couple went home, they naturally received a lot of onlookers' attention.
After all, their family was the first one to move out of the village. It was rare to see in the 90s, let alone the current 80s.
Absolutely respect-garnering.
So soon many relatives and friends came to the house.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai entertained them.
After talking for a long time, the neighbors went back. While Eldest Sister-in-law and the others did not leave.
"Like the previous years, a roast duck in each family. Sisters-in-law, take it back to add to your meal." Lin Qing He took out a few packets of roast duck from the bag and said.
"It's not necessary to buy it back every year." Eldest Sister-in-law said with some embarrassment.
"It's just a roast duck." Lin Qing He insisted on giving it to her.
Both Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had one.
Second Sister-in-law asked: "I saw Fourth Brother has gained a lot of flesh this year. Is the business in the dumpling shop in the capital doing well?"
"Business is pretty good." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Oh, that's great. Mother is always worried at home," Second Sister-in-law remarked.
"Why didn't the boys come back this year?" Third Sister-in-law said.
"We recognized a godparent over there. The three naughty boys stayed there to accompany their god-grandfather." Lin Qing He replied.
"Da Wa and his brothers has a god-grandfather in the capital, so they don't want biological grandfather in the countryside?" Zhou Liu Ni smilingly squinted her eyes.
"You lass, how do you talk?" Eldest Sister-in-law immediately uttered.
"Liu Ni has grown up now. Your lips are becoming sharper and sharper. When the elders speak, you can just interrupt." Third Sister-in-law laughed.
Second Sister-in-law was too embarrassed and glared at her daughter: "If you can't speak, shut up and keep silent!"
Zhou Liu Ni was unbothered and smiled: "I'm just kidding."
"This joke is not funny at all. The most important thing for people is to not forget their roots. Whether it is me or Qing Bai, we teach Da Wa and his brothers this. The house in the capital is Da Wa's god-grandfather's. He knew that the school lacked a house and could not arrange it for me. He also knew that I was anxious to bring Qing Bai over, so he transferred his house to the school. Also, the dumpling shop. He helped to find it. We settled the god relationship this yea. He's on his own. Da Wa and his brothers want to stay. Qing Bai and I have no problem with it." Lin Qing He stated with a smile.
These words can be regarded as an explanation of the origin of this relationship. Most importantly was for the family on this side. Old Wang got no one, so it was understandable that the children stay there.
Didn't the couple come back?
"It's right to stay there." Father Zhou nodded.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, and Third Sister-in-law go back and prepare dinner. We have to prepare for dinner too, so I won't keep you." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
"Alright." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded and then left.
Second Sister-in-law called Zhou Liu Ni. Third Sister-in-law also took Wu Ni back.
"Mother, Liu Ni girl is getting acrider now. Her words are really unpleasant." Lin Qing He unreservedly said to Mother Zhou as soon as they left.
Although she as Fourth Aunt didn't put in any effort into them, she did bring gifts back every year. She would try her best to help others.
In Zhou Liu Ni's eyes, it's like this was what she should do.
"Don't take Liu Ni's words seriously." Mother Zhou said. She wasn't worried about her granddaughter's matter. She turned to ask Zhou Qing Bai: "Qing Bai, how is the business at the dumpling shop?"
Just now Mother Zhou didn't take the answer in front of everyone seriously.
"Very good." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Lin Qing He started to prepare dinner. Simple was fine.
Mother Zhou didn't believe it and said, "Not telling your mother the truth? Mother saved a lot of money with your father this year. After the new year, bring it with you to the capital and buy more study materials for Da Wa and his brothers. "
Zhou Qing Bai didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Lin Qing He was busy in the kitchen and also heard this.
This was why her mother-in-law can sometimes be muddled. Still, Lin Qing He still didn't say anything.
Because the old couple was indeed partial to her family. Partial to her man and three sons. She was in the same camp.
So as long as she didn't make decisions for her and didn't interfere with how her life went, she won't care about the other little things.
So she spoke out: "Qing Bai's dumpling shop business is indeed doing great. It's not less than my salary. Father, Mother, you guys prepare this year. You're moving to the capital with us after the new year, right?"
The house with the garden can't always be kept empty. It was better to have people live in it.
"Move to the capital next year?" Mother Zhou became agitated.
"It's not stable over there. Forget it." Father Zhou said.
He felt that neither of them could help out youngest son, so better not go over and make trouble. Also, they can't speak the capital's accent.
"Your father is worried about going there and can't speak over there." Mother Zhou said.
"Our accent here is actually quite close to that of the capital. It's still understandable." Lin Qing He said upon hearing this.
Although the words here have a strong country accent, people in the capital can still understand them fifty-sixty percent.
"Once there, just learn a bit of that side is enough. We looked for a house with a garden for you. We plan to rent it after the new year. It's only five yuan a month. It's very spacious. Once you go there and like it, you can get Qing Bai to start a vegetable garden for you. Then fix up a chicken pen for you to raise chickens. If you have nothing to do, go out and stroll around. If you don't know the way, you can call for your three grandsons. What is there to worry about it?" Lin Qing He readily persuaded.
With this, Mother Zhou's heart moved.
"The rent is five yuan a month?" Father Zhou frowned. This was too expensive.
"It's not a lot of five yuan. Qing Bai's Dumpling shop still makes money. The rent is not a problem. The key factor is you two." Lin Qing He said.
"Go live there." Zhou Qing Bai also spoke.
"We'll talk about next year." Father Zhou said.
Mother Zhou was very tempted, but she didn't directly contradict Father Zhou. She said in a roundabout way: "There are so many chickens and ducks in the family. Should we sell some?"
"Qing Bai, take some to the city tomorrow and sell it." Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai.
It was better to bring the old couple to the capital. If they feel unwell, there's more access to care for them.
"Tomorrow Da Wa's uncle happened to come to collect the chickens. Qing Bai, go with him." Mother Zhou said upon hearing this.
"My third brother is coming over to collect the chicken? What do you mean?" Lin Qing He put the food on the table and perplexedly asked.
"You don't know yet. Da Wa's uncle became successful and made a fortune." Mother Zhou smilingly said when she knew that she didn't know about Third Brother Lin's matter.
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Then Lin Qing He heard Mother Zhou go over it once.
This year, wasn't the contract responsibility system coming into place? Everyone was doing their own part and no longer worked together.
Third Brother Lin took on a lot of lands. For a hardworking person like him, he can take on a lot. However, he just cut the amount to half.
He only took on half of the originally planned amount.
Since the land was divided and the winter wheat was planted, Third Brother Lin had devoted all his attention to this business.
In the beginning, he collected eggs to sell on behalf of others and earned a little money for the effort. After winter kicked in, he stopped collecting eggs.
Why? It snowed, so was easy to slip. If there was any loss, it will be on him.
Not taking eggs, so Third Brother Lin switched to chickens.
Carrying a scale, he rode the bicycle he bought from his sister and went around the whole countryside. His profit was extremely good.
A chicken was one yuan or so. He can make almost two dimes profit if he gets it to the city.
And because of this, Third Brother Lin was motivated.
At the end of the day, he can collect about ten chickens at most. The minimum was five or six chickens. When these were sent to the city, money will be earned.
It wasn't just that. He also bought a lot of soybeans and mung beans from the villagers this year. He kept it to sprout them to beansprouts.
This was very profitable. No one would believe this. That bit of bean sprouts accumulated in a month can make almost 50 to 60 yuan.
There was also income from chickens.
It can be said that since the beginning of winter this year, Third Brother Lin had really made a fortune.
Of course, Lin Qing He didn't know about these. She saw Third Brother Lin the next day.
At this time, Lin Qing He knew that doing business would make money. But looking at Third Brother Lin, one can never tell he made a profit.
He wore a very old jacket.
He came over once he collected the chickens. Today, he collected a lot of chickens. Two chicken coops contained a dozen chickens.
"Sister, Brother-in-law." Third Brother Lin was overjoyed.
"How many years have you worn this jacket? Still not buying a new one?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but utter when seeing her third brother like this.
"It's no big deal. It's enough to keep out the cold. No need to wear much." Third Brother Lin said with a smile.
"You're all frozen." Lin Qing He said to him.
She poured a basin of warm water, and then gave him a towel to wash his face. Third Brother Lin knew that his sister cared about him, so he obeyed.
After washing, Lin Qing He dug out some vanishing cream for him to put on, and said, "I bought a lot of vanishing cream. You take this jar with you. Smear some on when you go out every day. You're younger than me by one year and looked older than your brother-in-law."
Third Brother Lin just grinned.
"Alright, first take your brother-in-law to sell chickens and ducks. When you come back, come directly here for lunch. I set aside a roast duck for you. You have to bring them back for my nieces to eat." Lin Qing He said.
"Okay." Third Brother Lin set off with his brother-in-law.
It was the 26th at this time. Already close to the New Year. Whether it was Zhou Qing Bai's chicken and duck or Third Brother Lin's chicken and bean sprouts, they were selling fast.
The two returned when it was midday.
Lin Qing He, Father Zhou, and Mother Zhou had finished eating. She cooked them a chicken noodle soup and let them be full before they talk.
"Sister, your culinary is too good." Third Brother Lin said contentedly after eating until his stomach was bulging.
"Let your wife put more effort into food and she can also make you delicious." Lin Qing He responded.
After finishing tidying up, she sent Zhou Qing Bai to wash. She sat down and asked, "Did you figure it out?"
Third Brother Lin smiled and said, "I just went to try it. I didn't expect that this year the city really didn't care about it."
"How do you feel now?" Lin Qing He smiled.
"Great." Third Brother Lin became serious and declared, "Sister, I plan to continue doing it next year. I also plan to collect some fruits and vegetables from our mountain and sell them in the future. Sister, do you think it will work?"
"It will work, but it's too tiring." Lin Qing He said.
It takes about two hours to get from here to the county city, even if one rode a bicycle. There was also a cart of fruits and vegetables. Very exhausting.
"I'm not afraid of being tired." Third Brother Lin shook his head.
What was so scary about being tired? What was scary was not making any money after exhaust themselves. Just like before. Drained to a half-dead state and how much money did he make?
"Go back and forth to the county town like this, have you ever thought of opening a convenience shop in the village?" Lin Qing He didn't stop him. Next time she goes to the south, she'll check if there was a motorcycle. If so, she'll get one back for her third brother.
Always going back and forth to the county city on a bicycle was exhausting.
"Convenience shop?" Third Brother Lin was surprised.
"Go to the county city and find some supplies. Like sour plum, powder candy, monk meat, and candies that children eat now. They can be shipped back for sale. Also soy sauce and vinegar. You can also find some places. Buy more and they will definitely be willing to give you a bargain. There will be some supplies in the county city. You can earn the difference." Lin Qing He advised.
"Not a bad idea." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Since he started doing business, he had also realized that one shouldn't underestimate these small margins. It's overwhelming in large quantities.
Less become more. One can earn a lot in one month.
Third Brother Lin's heart slightly moved.
After all, it was indeed very convenient for him as he traveled between the county city and the village.
"Isn't it embarrassing to selling things in the village?"Third Brother Lin said while scratching his head.
"You would be ashamed but your wife wouldn't. You only need to manage the shipping. Let your wife do the rest." Lin Qing He didn't care.
Her sister-in-law wasn't a soft persimmon. She can do this.
"Then alright. I'll talk to her when I go back." Third Brother Lin nodded.
"These two pairs of socks belong to your brother-in-law but he hasn't worn them yet. They are all brand new. Bring them back to wear. And this pack of red dates is for my nieces. Take this pack of milk candy back. I also specially brought you malt milk extract for you. Don't forget this jar of vanishing cream. Don't save it. You used this towel. Take it home. There is one roast duck for each family. Your family gets one." After Lin Qing He packed these things, she told Third Brother Lin to take them back.
Third Brother Lin uttered helplessly: "Sister."
"Take it back. Don't speak of those needless words." Lin Qing He waved her hand and said, "Do you want to come over on the 1st?"
"Want." Third Brother Lin nodded.
"Okay. Come over then and I'll make good food for you." Lin Qing He acknowledged.
So Third Brother Lin took these things back home.
"Third Sister and Third Brother-in-law are back?" Seeing these things, Third Sister-in-law Lin knew who gave these and asked
"They're back." Third Brother Lin nodded.
"I'll go make you some food first." Third Sister-in-law Lin said before she sorts it out.
In the end, her heart ached for her man.
Third Brother Lin said, "No need. My sister made me chicken noodle soup. I was very full. Put these things away. I will tell you something."
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Third Sister-in-law Lin put things away.
Third Sister had really brought a lot of good stuff
"Why is there also a towel and vanishing cream?" Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't help utter.
"My third sister grabbed it for me to use I was over at her place." Third Brother Lin said.
"Perfect timing. Your towel is badly torn up." Third Sister-in-law Lin smiled.
After the things were sorted and the candies were divided among the children, the couple went back to their bedroom.
Third Brother Lin built another brick room for the children. Now the couple had their private room.
Third Brother Lin went over what his sister had said- opening a convenience shop.
On the way back, Third Brother Lin thought for a long time. He felt that this small business was doable.
It was convenient to bring some things back from the county city to sell, right? If it was done, it was also making money.
"How much money can we make in this countryside?" said Third Sister-in-law Lin.
"Can make a few yuans a month." Third Brother Lin answered: "But if you don't want to do it, then forget it."
"Few yuans a month?" Third Sister-in-law Lin asked in surprise.
"There is." Third Brother Lin had been in business for so long, so he still had a certain understanding of the profit. He gave a lower estimation.
"Alright. I need to go to the field. I will get the girls to sell it." Third Sister-in-law Lin said.
She wasn't hat unoccupied either. After all, she still had to go to the field. Although the family contracted land wasn't much, it was six mu of land. It took a lot of effort.
Third Brother Lin nodded. He planned to try it next year.
"Did Third Sister say anything about you doing business?" Third Sister-in-law Lin hurriedly asked.
That was the important part. It can be said that at the beginning of this year, she passed on her third sister's words. When listening, she was still a little uncertain and didn't dare to let her man take this risk.
But after this whole year, Third Sister-in-law Lin got the taste of sweetness.
Just this year alone, how much money did her family save? It was about 600 yuan. It was especially during these two months of off-peak period. Every month there was an income of about 100 yuan.
How much money was this?
Third Sister-in-law Lin hoped to continue doing this. She didn't want the business to stop like this.
"My sister said there's no problem. Next year, I can bring some fruits and vegetables to sell." Third Brother Lin nodded. Then he took out two pairs of socks, and said, "Go get me a basin of water. I will wash up and try it."
Third Sister-in-law Lin smiled and went to get hot water for him to wash his feet. After washing his feet clean, he put on new socks. Third Brother Lin had a satisfied expression.
"Third Sister really dotes you." Third Sister-in-law Lin remarked.
Every year she comes back, she didn't forget to send a roast duck here. This was only available in the capital. In addition, there were candies, red dates, and the likes. Especially the jar of malt milk essence. That was rare.
Third Brother Lin smiled: "This year, we will go over and give my sister new year greetings."
"It's a must."Third Sister-in-law Lin nodded.
At this side, Lin Qing He was still conversing with Zhou Qing Bai: "He made a lot of money this year. His lifestyle is still that prudent."
Zhou Qing Bai told the truth: "Same everywhere."
Except for his wife's, whose way of lifestyle brought over from later generations, there was really not much difference for everyone else.
It was obvious that Zhou Qing Bai liked his wife's lifestyle and attitude very much. Probably... it was nurtured by his wife.
Lin Qing He said, "This time, there's none. Next time I will bring him a jacket. How can the one on his body keep out the cold."
Although she wanted to say a few words to her sister-in-law, she decided to drop it after some pondering.
She didn't want others to interfere with her life, so her sister-in-law would not like her to tell her how to live, But if she buys it for her brother, there was nothing to complain about.
As a sister, she can't dote her brother?
As for the nephews and nieces, they were not in her consideration. One generation loved one generation. When speaking like a stranger, she only favored her brother. The others were separated from her by one layer. It was also looking at her brother's face. she was kind to these nephews and nieces.
Zhou Qing Bai said: "Third Brother will be successful in the future."
Lin Qing He responded: "He is considered as one of the first movers in this time. I am worried that he'll be accustomed to the current path."
For example, she didn't plan to settle down with the current state. Didn't she buy another shop in the capital? She planned to open a clothing shop this year.
Specialize in selling that kind of ready-made clothes.
"Let him go to the capital?" Zhou Qing Bai said while looking at his wife.
"They won't be willing to go." Lin Qing He shook her head, "But it's not a bad choice to let them both open a shop in the county city."
"You can tell him when they come on New Year. It will be cheaper to buy a shop now." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He nodded.
Third Brother Lin went out to collect chickens every day. Now it was the end of the year. The business was very good. Many people were willing to change it to money. Third Brother Lin was quite sharp. After making sure there was no problem with the live chickens, he paid on the spot.
Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou were making buns. Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni came over to study.
This year, both of them had entered the first year of high school. They had passed the entrance examination. It went without saying their grades weren't as good as Zhou Kai's and his brothers. Still, it wasn't bad either.
However, the difficulty of the subjects in the first year of high school had increased. Both of them found it hard to grasp.
They came here to learn while asking questions. It wasn't a problem.
Zhou Qing Bai went to sit at the leader's house.
"Don't know if you can get into university in the future," Mother Zhou expressed.
Wu Ni and Zhou Yang immediately felt very stressed. They looked at each other and buried themselves in their questions.
"We probably won't have time to come back next summer. Do you two want to come over for vacation? Er Wa can give you supplementary lessons." Lin Qing He said.
Er Wa will be admitted to college next year. As for Er Wa, it's time to graduate. He'll have to report to the military academy early, so he almost has no summer vacation.
"We can go over?" Both Zhou Yang and Friday Ni's eyes lit up.
A place like the capital was somewhere they longed for. How can they not want to go there?
"Go ask your parents. If they don't have any objections, then there is no problem on my side. But once you're there, you have to study hard." Lin Qing He said.
It was a good idea to let these two go over and gather some experience. With a broad vision, the realm of thinking will be improved. Their eyesight will look at the long-term.
"I'll ask my mother when I go back." Wu Ni immediately replied.
"Me too." Zhou Yang hurriedly followed.
"Fourth Aunt, the two of them can go over. I want to go too." Zhou Liu Ni walked in from outside and declared.
While her mind thought that it was fortunate that she came. If biased Fourth Aunt would only take care of others and would not take care of her.
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Lin Qing He won't be polite with this niece. She didn't even make a noise when she entered the door. She straightforwardly said, "Yang Yang and Wu Ni is going over to study. What are you going over for?"
"Didn't my fourth uncle open a dumpling shop? I'll help at the dumpling shop. My grandmother agreed to it." Zhou Liu Ni stated.
Lin Qing He laughed when she heard this. She looked at Zhou Liu Ni and said: "It's your fourth uncle's shop, why are you asking grandmother? Your grandmother never intervenes in my family affairs."
She wanted to use her grandmother to suppress her. Her thought wasn't pure at all.
Mother Zhou unreservedly refuted Zhou Liu Ni, "When did I agree?"
"Grandmother, didn't you say that you will talk on my behalf with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt." Zhou Liu Ni was very thick-skinned. She unashamedly said.
"Talking on your behalf isn't agreeing. You are playing a straw man trick." Lin Qing He glanced at her and said.
"Fourth Aunt, you let them go, but you won't agree to me going. Are you look down on our family (second branch)?" Zhou Liu Ni continued.
"Go and ask your mother. See if I look down on your family." Lin Qing He didn't bother speaking with her and said: "Yang Yang and Wu Ni have to study, go home."
Lin Qing He won't easily stoop down to the below younger generation's level. However, with Zhou Liu Ni, she really had no patience.
From an early age, she acted enigmatic and sharp-tongued.
She liked to be petty and compare everything.
What else can Zhou Liu Ni do? Naturally, she can only go home.
As soon as she left, Mother Zhou spoke, "Actually, it's not a bad idea to let Liu Ni go over and help Qing Bai. It's not difficult to wash dishes or something."
Mother Zhou did want this granddaughter to go over. After all, it was her own family's.
Lin Qing He chuckled: "Come on, Mother. If you introduce another, I would think it's fine. I plan to with Eldest Sister-in-law about Er Ni and let her go over there to help me. I will pay monthly."
"You're planning to have Er Ni go over to help?" Mother Zhou immediately parroted at once.
"Can't?" Lin Qing He said.
"My mother is looking for a partner for my second sister." Zhou Yang answered.
Zhou Yang and Zhou Er Ni were both Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother's kids.
"How old is Er Ni?" Lin Qing He was shocked.
"She will be eighteen after the new year." Zhou Yang said.
In the countryside, it was indeed possible to marry at this age.
Lin Qing He spoke, "It's not like the past anymore. It's not too late to leave marriage until 22. I will go over and talk to Eldest Sister-in-law."
"Then don't want Liu Ni?" Mother Zhou asked.
Lin Qing He stated: "Mother, ask Wu Ni. See what kind of personality Liu Ni has."
Zhou Wu Ni said frankly: "Grandmother, don't casually give referrals. Liu Ni is a person who doesn't do anything. She pushes all the chores at home to San Ni. After the family finish eating, she just wipes her mouth and leaves. She never washes the dishes or mops the floor. Also, she always talks ill of others behind their back. Going over to Fourth Uncle's shop like this, it'll be lucky if she doesn't create more mess from helping out."
Mother Zhou froze for a moment: "Well, wasn't she just young and naive before?"
"Isn't she always like this? Someone who won't upright the fallen soy sauce bottle. It's better to let Sister Er Ni go over. Even Sister San Ni is better than Liu Ni." Zhou Wu Ni responded.
"That's right. What about San Ni?" Mother Zhou asked Lin Qing He.
"Mother, we aren't short on staff on my side. Just let Er Ni go is enough." Lin Qing He smilingly replied.
In fact, Er Ni had at least three years of education. Lin Qing He had seen her homework. In the past, these little girls liked to come here to do homework.
Her writing was also good. Recording accounts and calculating the bills wasn't a problem at all.
What's more, Er Ni was also smart. This kind of smartness lies in her ability to talk. She got tolerance too. If she made a mistake, Lin Qing He dared to point it out as she would not feel wronged or depressed.
This was the difference between her and Zhou San Ni and Zhou Liu Ni sisters.
Don't know how Second Sister-in-law raised Zhou San Ni to have a doormat personality. She would not say anything and hold it in her heart.
Toward this, Lin Qing He only dared to say nice encouragement when she saw it. As for criticism, she didn't dare to say it.
Zhou Liu Ni, this one was too active.
Bringing some with a stomach full of pettiness and scheme? Afraid that she won't be able to find her to bring back to Second Sister-in-law in the future.
So Second Sister-in-law's two girls, she will not take either of them.
"That's a pity. San Ni is a diligent one. You can let her go to wash dishes or something." Mother Zhou continued.
Lin Qing He continued to make buns but did not answer.
As for Zhou Liu Ni, she complained to her mother when she got home.
"Mother, does Fourth Aunt look down on our family?" Zhou Liu Ni asked as soon as she got home.
"What are you talking about?" Second Sister-in-law disgruntledly responded.
"Mother, you don't know. When I went over there, I heard Fourth Aunt talk about letting Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni go over next summer. When I heard that, I said I wanted to go too. But my fourth aunt would not agree!" Zhou Liu Ni explained.
"You got nothing to do? Why are you going to the capital for?" Second Sister-in-law responded, "Isn't there a traveling fee? I don't have the money to pay your fare."
"Mother, are you stupid?" After Zhou Liu Ni spoke, she was pinched by Second Sister-in-law.
"Just say one more word and see if I'll sort you out." Second Sister-in-law uttered.
So Zhou Liu Ni said, "Mother, Fourth Uncle's dumpling shop must have a good business. Did you see how much weight he gained this year? If I can go to his shop to help, I will find a partner in the capital in the future. Mother, do you want a son-in-law from the capital"
"You can really dream." Second Sister-in-law shot a glance at her daughter.
"Mother, I don't look bad. Hadn't Fourth Uncle recognize a godfather? When I get older, he can introduce someone?" Zhou Liu Ni pointed out.
"How can the people in the capital fancy you?" Second Sister-in-law sized up her daughter as she spoke.
"How can they not fancy me? I'll go to help at Fourth Uncle's shop. How can Fourth Uncle not pay me a salary? I can work as long as Fourth Uncle's shop is open. I can be regarded as an employee. Who can dislike me? Besides, Fourth Aunt teaches at Bei University. Maybe there will be many people who want to marry me when it spread out." Zhou Liu Ni persisted.
Have to say, Second Sister-in-law was persuaded.
This daughter had always been clever. It was a good idea to get her Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt to help out and find a marriage in the capital.
She'll also gain a relative in the capital. That was very respect-garnering.
"Mother, what do you think?" Judging by her mother's reaction, Zhou Liu Ni pressed on.
"I'll find a time to talk to your fourth aunt." Second Sister-in-law said. Then she turned to her eldest daughter: "San Ni, hurry up and make the dough. The firewood outside hasn't been chopped yet. Remember to chop it later."
"En." Zhou San Ni lowered her head and acknowledged.
Originally, she didn't have such a dull temper. In the past two or three years, Zhou San Ni became more silent.
Second Sister-in-law shook her head when she saw her eldest daughter doing this. She felt that she was really not clever. While second daughter certainly got some idea.
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Chapter 205. Can't stuff your mouth
Lin Qing He was clueless about this sister-in-law's plan.
Today a lot of meat buns were made. Cabbage pork buns, pickled veg pork buns, and BBQ pork buns.
Lin Qing He told Mother Zhou about the bun matter.
"Qingbai and I have eaten the steamed buns made by youngest brother-in-law. The taste is exceptional. I was thinking, if they are willing, they can open a steamed bun shop over there." Lin Qing He said.
Lin Qing He had never mentioned the matter of introducing the idea of opening a bun shop to Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin to Mother Zhou.
So Mother Zhou was delighted to hear this.
Actually, she didn't have any other thoughts. Youngest son opened a dumpling shop over there. But in the end, it was a sole family. If something happened, there was no help.
Wasn't this just a single branch bearing all difficulty?
That was why she wants to introduce some of her own family to go over. Which also meant having more support on the scene (through manpower).
It never came to this old lady. If Zhou Liu Ni goes over, she can't share much burden. She might even have the ability to ruin things.
Putting aside the rest, she responded to the matter of introducing her son-in-law to go over, Mother Zhou, "Once there, will the bun business do well?
"Buns at youngest brother-in-law's level usually won't do badly. The most important factor is how he manages it in the future. Opening a shop is almost like managing the relationships. And also, have to see if one have that fortune." Lin Qing He answered.
Not all cooks can open a restaurant by themselves. This can explain everything. Doing business wasn't a matter of a single sentence.
"When they're there, children's education is a problem." Mother Zhou continued.
"As for education. I still have some prestige, so it can be arranged." Lin Qing He replied.
The children's education wasn't a problem. The question was whether Su Da Lin has the courage to give up the current high-paying job.
This still required a certain amount of courage.
Su Da Lin's salary was now more than 60. Lin Qing He was around this level. Although it will increase in the next year, after all, her qualifications were still relatively low. Those with advanced qualifications can almost earn more than 100 yuan.
But in this kind of city, the income like Su Da Lin's was indeed quite good.
So whether Su Da Lin had the courage to abandon this job and go straight to the capital to start over, it was indeed a large decision.
Although Lin Qing He knew very well that Su Da Lin would never regret going to the capital to develop if he went. Since she knew the future direction. But Su Da Lin did not.
Can't use her standards to demand people.
But if Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were to go, then she would definitely help. She'll take care of finding a shop and a place.
"Household registration is a real problem. If they live there for a long time, they can buy a house there in the future. If it's settled, it'll be easier," Lin Qing He said.
It wasn't that easy to settle the household registration at this time.
She had it easy because of Bei University's golden recruitment acceptance. The rest can only try?
Even if was Aunt Ma's youngest son. He had to be tormented for a whole year and still hasn't moved his household registration back.
"Can't the school help?" Mother Zhou asked.
"If they can help, I won't need Mother to bring it up? What friendship do I have with Xiao Mei." Lin Qing He laughed.
Mother Zhou was clear about it, so she said: "It's okay if they can't move their household registration temporarily. Have to go there first to see if it's suitable."
If they don't get used to it, it was fine to come back here. As least there was a way out.
Lin Qing He just smiled.
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve. This year's reunion dinner had Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, Father Zhou, and Mother Zhou.
"Da Wa and his brothers haven't come back. The house is quite deserted," remarked Mother Zhou.
"It's okay. Have you discussed this with Father? Do you want to go with us after the new year?" Lin Qing He asked.
"You father and I considered going over in summer." Mother Zhou responded unpon hearing this.
"How about during the summer vacation?" Lin Qing He glanced at Zhou Qing Bai and said, "At that time, Qing Bai and I will go around and travel. When we are finished, we will stop by at home to pick you up?"
"Where are you traveling in the summer? Is business bad then?" Mother Zhou asked.
"Reading ten thousand books isn't as good as traveling ten thousand miles. I am now an English teacher at Bei University. I have to have knowledge. Let Qing Bai will accompany me. If I go out alone, he will be worried." Lin Qing He casually answered.
"What about the dumpling shop?" Mother Zhou questioned.
"Let Er Wa and the others watch, it. Their god-grandfather is also there. So it won't be too busy." Lin Qing He said indifferently.
Next year eldest son won't have time. Wasn't there still second son and third son?
These two mischievous boys can run the place. 1.78 meter Zhou Xuan and 1.5 meter Zhou Gui Lai weren't vegetarians.
Yang Yang and Wu Ni will go over.
For adults, there was old Wang and Aunt Ma.
Also, Zhou Er Ni whom she wanted to take with her after the new year. Tonight, she will go talk with Eldest Sister-in-law. Eldest Sister-in-law had probably got it straight from Zhou Yang.
With so many people here, what can happen?
Mother Zhou assumed that Zhou Er Ni was going to watch the dumpling shop and thought since she was so big, it should be no problem. So she nodded and said nothing.
After the family ate, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over to the old Zhou's house.
Zhou Qing Bai brought over some Mao Tai wine and chatted with his three brothers. Lin Qing He grabbed two packets of candies and gave them to her nephews and nieces to share.
Zhou Liu Ni got four pieces. She didn't forget to say, "Fourth Aunt, are there no red envelopes? This year, my uncle opened a dumpling shop and made a fortune, so you have to send us a red envelope."
"Sugar can't stuff your mouth." Third Sister-in-law reprimanded and then greeted Lin Qing He: "I've been waiting for you since I finished eating. Come over and chat with us. What good stuff have Fourth Brother eat this year? He's much fatter."
"I estimate he gained 30 jins." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.
Simply putting Zhou Liu Ni's antic to the past.
"I don't know if Wu Ni mentioned it yet or not. I feel she and Yang Yang can't keep up with the foundation, so let them go over to the capital when next year's summer vacation arrive. Er Wa just finished his entrance exam then. He can give them lessons." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
"Wu Ni told me when she came back. This girl is excited. But don't know if it'll be troublesome for them to go over?" Third Sister-in-law replied.
"Yang Yang was also thinking about going over. It's just if he goes over, accommodation is a problem." Eldest Sister-in-law pointed out.
"The place over there is a bit small but it's okay to camp on the floor. It's much more comfortable to sleep on a straw mat in the hall on a hot summer day." Lin Qing He responded.
They can sleep on the second floor of the dumpling shop. There were also two rooms in the apartment building.
Even if Er Ni, Wu Ni, and Yang Yang go over, it wasn't a problem.
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At that time, she and her Qing Bai will be traveling.
Let the boys sleep in Er Wa's room and the girls can go to sleep in their rooms. Specifically, it depends on the children's arrangements.
When Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law heard her say this, they knew that she really didn't mind that the child going over and causing some inconvenience.
With a smiling expression, she said, "Then let them go over and gain knowledge."
Zhou Liu winked at her mother hard.
Then Second Sister-in-law spoke: "Her fourth aunt, is there a shortage of people in Fourth Brother's dumpling shop?"
"No shortage. Next year I plan to let Er Ni come to help." Lin Qing He said outright. She smiled at Eldest Sister-in-law: "Last time Yang Yang and Wu Ni went to do homework, I brought it up to Mother about this. Only then, I knew Eldest Sister-in-law is looking for a match for Er Ni."
"Fourth Aunt, I'm still young. I don't want to marry so early." Zhou Er Ni hurriedly interjected.
Her brother did come back and mention it. Zhou Er Ni expressed to her mother that she wanted to go to the capital to help her fourth uncle and fourth aunt without thinking.
She can't do anything else, but she will definitely work hard when she goes there.
What's more, she was familiar with her fourth uncle and fourth aunt. As long as she works hard, they will never treat her badly. Zhou Er Ni was really very resistant to marrying so early.
However, her mother said that she wasn't young. After all, her eldest sister had married at the age of eighteen and now her child was two years old.
Zhou Er Ni was at a loss.
But before that, she could only let her mother arranged it.
But after her brother came back and talked about it. She immediately came back to life. She didn't want to marry, she wanted to go to the to help her fourth uncle and fourth aunt.
In the future, every single penny of the salary will be sent back home!
Eldest Sister-in-law also felt that it would be better to let second daughter go to the capital. What's more, it was due to her fourth uncle and her fourth aunt's care, if not, such a thing would not happen.
So Eldest Sister-in-law had no objection.
When she comes back from working in the capital, she can marry someone better, right?
"Qing He, I have no problem with Er Ni's matter. You know this girl. She's always this neat and nimble. When she's over there, you can scold her if she is disobedient. Don't hold back with her." Eldest Sister-in-law said.
"I definitely won't scold. I have been eyeing for such a daughter." Lin Qing He grinned: "But since you have no objection, I will take Er Ni over next year, Eldest Sister-in-law. I will cover food and accommodation. As for the pay, I won't talk about it. I will give it to Er Ni every month."
"Also give salary? Letting her go gather experience is good enough," Eldest Sister-in-law quickly responded.
"There's no such logic." Lin Qing He smiled.
"Her fourth aunt, you only bring Er Ni over? Liu Ni can also go over and help," said Second Sister-in-law.
"Second sister-in-law, it's not just me saying it. What kind of personality does Liu Ni have? Just ask her other brothers and sisters in the yard and you'll know. What kind of work did she do at home? She won't pick up a fallen broom. Everything is pushed to San Ni. You let her come to help? Isn't this a joke?" Third Sister-in-law laughed. She didn't hold back at all.
Can't be helped. Some people insisted on pretending to sleep. She didn't mind reminding them.
Second Sister-in-law halted.
"Er Ni might not be good at other things, but she is nimble at chores. If my maternal family weren't poor, I would shamelessly bring it up to Eldest Sister-in-law when I heard Eldest Sister-in-law wanted to find someone for Er Ni. But now, this is perfect. Er Ni, when you're at your fourth uncle and fourth aunt's place, you have to work hard. In the future, see if there is any suitable person at that side and find a match." Third Sister-in-law merrily stated.
"How can she find someone over there? People in the capital couldn't possibly want us country folk?" Eldest Sister-in-law smilingly shook her head.
"Why not? I think Er Ni is very good. The water and soil in the capital can nourish people. When she go there, she will definitely be a lot fairer. When the times come, I will pick two good-looking clothes for you and you will be a pretty girl. Who won't like her when seeing her?" Lin Qing He smiled.
"The family backgrounds aren't compatible." Eldest Sister-in-law shook her head.
She was very self-aware. With their family's conditions, how can she be able to get a son-in-law from the capital's side?
"If it's about compatibility, how can our family not match? Her fourth uncle got the capital's household registration. Her fourth aunt teaches foreign languages at Bei University. Her younger brother will go to the military academy next year and will join the army. If this background is not appropriate, then what is appropriate?" Lin Qing He said.
Eldest Sister-in-law maintained her smile and shook her head.
Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Er Ni: "Don't worry about your mother. Your mother's thoughts are very old-fashioned. We are women of the new era, we have to look forward."
Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and smiled: "Second Sister-in-lawFourth Aunt, I don't have that plans yet.
"En. Take your time. There's no rush." Lin Qing He nodded.
At the side, Zhou Liu Ni winked at her mother so much they were getting cramped. Seeing that her mother won't speak out, Zhou Liu Ni took it upon herself.
"Fourth Auntie, won't you help me out." Zhou Liu Ni aggrievedly stated.
She couldn't grasp it no matter how hard she fought. Zhou Er Ni was about to marry and she was wanted!
"How old are you? It's more important to help your mother with some housework." Lin Qing He said.
"I will do it. It's just my sister is too hardworking, so it was never my turn. Fourth Aunt, if I go to the capital, I will definitely not do worse than Sister Er Ni." Zhou Liu Ni explained.
"But we definitely don't need any more people." Lin Qing He looked at her.
Zhou Liu Ni pursed her lips and said, "Fourth Aunt, you don't like me?"
What's so pleasing about you?
Lin Qing He laughed it off: "What are you saying? Every family gets one roast duck. All of you are my nieces, how could I not like you? It's just you are still young. So, properly help your mother at home. Your parents took on a lot of lands this year."
"Second Sister-in-law, you should lecture Liu Ni." Third Sister-in-law spoke.
Second Sister-in-law glared at her second daughter and said: "What more do you have to say? The shop isn't lacking in people. It will not be too late to find you if there's vacancy in the future."
"There will be no shortage of people in the future. Liu Ni can stand under your care, Second Sister-in-law." Lin Qing He immediately stated.
She won't let Saturday Ni pass, don't even think about it.
"Fourth Aunt, I understand. You look down on our second branch." Zhou Liu Ni's eyes reddened and ran out after saying this.
"Second Sister-in-law, if you don't teach her well, I am afraid that she will discredit you in the future." Lin Qing He solemnly watched Zhou Ni's back and simply told Second Sister-in-law.
"This damn girl!" Second Sister-in-law let out a scold. She got up, and said, "I'll go back and teach her first."
Then she went back first.
Lin Qing He didn't even bat her eyelids.
"Don't worry about her." Third Sister-in-law spoke.
"This Liu Ni girl had grown crooked. Even if Er Ni doesn't go, I would stop her if she is allowed to go." Eldest Sister-in-law told the truth.
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They were all her own nieces. If they were good, who would stop them?
Even if Zhou Er Ni didn't go, it still wasn't Zhou Liu No's turn. There were also San Ni and Si Ni below.
Not only were they all older than her, they all know how to work.
With how Zhou Liu Ni was, what can she do? Her fourth uncle and fourth aunt gone out to develop and didn't have it easy. She had to help when she went over. There was no reason to go over and make more busyness.
Lin Qing He said: "Second Sister-in-law seems to be unhappy."
"Then be unhappy. What else can be done?" Third Sister-in-law replied.
How can she not know her own daughter? She shouldn't be gaining an inch, demanding a foot. And also be displeased. Did she forget who introduced Xia Xia to the furniture factory?
Third Sister-in-law did not come back. The three sisters-in-law happily chatted away.
Eldest Sister-in-law brought up the selling matter: "Last time I carried two chickens. I waited for a long time but couldn't sell them."
Lin Qing He was surprised: "How is this possible? My brother always collects a lot of money. Didn't you see he had sold it all out?"
Eldest Sister-in-law pursed her lips: "I don't know what's going on either."
She didn't realize that she was too timid. She didn't even ask anyone. She was dressed liked normal and brought chickens to the hospital entrance. In the strangers' minds, they felt she was carrying chickens to see relatives.
Who would step forward to ask?
She got to yell out a few sentences herself.
Also, don't be so timid.
"But since my third brother is collecting chickens, it's not bad to sell them to him. Although he makes some money, it saves time and you can work in the field. I heard Mother said that you have taken on a lot of lands this year." Lin Qing He said.
"This year we have taken on a lot. We were thinking if we could have a year of good harvest." Touching on this, Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.
"This policy is very rare. We should work hard, no?" Third Sister-in-law also spoke.
The household produces it and pays a sufficient amount, and the rest is their own. Who wouldn't be motivated? All were working hard to prepare for a big project next year.
Lin Qing He chatted happily with her two sisters-in-law at this side.
Zhou Qing Bai had a lively chat with his three brothers next door.
Between men, they didn't think as much as women. What's more, they were brothers with the same father and mother. The relationship was still very good. For so many years, old Zhou Family's brothers hadn't been in conflict.
Hearing Zhou Qing Bai says that the business in the capital was very good, Eldest Brother was relieved and said: "It's great that business is going well. I noticed Father and Mother were worried about your side this year."
"But how much money can you make from selling dumplings? It's better to consider doing something else." Second Brother urged.
"Do others is just as hard. It's not easy in the capital. Making a bit is still something." Third Brother spoke conservatively.
"Can sustain our lifestyle." Zhou Qing Bai replied: "Next summer, I plan to take Father and Mother to the capital."
He notified his three brothers of this matter.
"Take Father and Mother to the capital?" Eldest Brother was shocked: "Can this be done?"
"That's right. You have to rely on your wife to support the family over there. We can take care of Father and Mother here." Second Brother looked baffled. Anyway, he didn't think a dumpling shop can make much money.
"Father and Mother are fine here at home. You can you rest assured." Third Brother was also perplexed.
Zhou Qing Bai said: "My shop's business is okay, so I have no problem bringing Father and Mother over."
"Accommodation is a problem when Father and Mother go over. They aren't used to climbing stairs. Those apartment buildings are also very crowded." Third Brother pointed out.
"I found a house with a garden. The landlord couldn't rent it out. When Father ad Mother come over, I plan to rent it. Accommodation for them won't be a problem." Zhou Qing Bai said: "This is also me and my wife's decision."
So the three brothers got a grasp of the circumstance. The dumpling shop's business seems to be OK. If not, how can the two elderly go there to increase the burden?
"How much money can a bowl of dumplings make?" Second Brother asked straightforwardly.
"No one knows how much money I make. A few pennies for mine." Zhou Qing Bai said.
He had sampled his competitors. He estimated that their bowl's margin was about eighty percent because whether it was fillings or dumpling wrappers, they weren't as good as his.
"How many bowls can you sell in a day?" Second Brother asked curiously.
Eldest Brother and Third Brother were both curious too.
If it were before, Zhou Qing Bai would definitely not mind saying it to his brothers. However, Lin Qing He had taught him well.
Do not worry if there is not enough wealth to go around, only worry if it is not evenly distributed among people. Did he still want to be brothers? If he want to, don't make the gap so big, otherwise, can't stay as brothers.
Zhou Qing Bai felt it makes sense.
Why else, would they say the shop and house were rented and not that he and his wife bought them. Sometimes white lies were needed.
"Sometimes more, sometimes less. Can't give an accurate amount. There are at least thirty or forty yuan a month." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
This income wasn't too high, but it wasn't low either. The brothers believed it. After all, old Fourth wants to bring the two elders over, so he should be able to afford it. If not, wouldn't it be bringing burden over? At that time, both sides will have to endure hardship.
Since he had this income in one month, then there was no problem.
In the eyes of these brothers, who were frugal, the income of thirty or forty yuan a month was indeed a lot.
"Three eldest brothers, work hard this year." Zhou Qing Bai said: "The futures days will be better and better."
The brothers ate salted peanuts accompanied by the good Moutai wine. It was really refreshing.
They came over around seven o'clock and talked until after eleven o'clock before they broke up.
When Second Brother got back, Second Sister-in-law hadn't slept yet.
Second Brother thought she was asleep, so he was startled and said, "Still not asleep at this time?"
"My heart feels dispirited," Second Sister-in-law, who was waiting for him to come back, responded.
"Now the policy is getting better and better. We can raise our own chickens. Same with the ducks. There's no restriction on pig raising. There's also household production. Life is definitely getting better and better. "" Second Brother lied down and said comfortably.
In his own personal words, he was really satisfied with the current life. Old fourth had revealed to them. They can rest assured and boldly take action. As long as they didn't break the law, there will be no problems.
It can be said that the future was bright.
"I'm not talking about those." Second Sister-in-law replied.
"Then what are you on about." Second Brother wanted to sleep, still, he said.
"Say, does fourth branch look down on our second branch?" Second Sister-in-law voiced out. She thought about it all night tonight. The more she thought about it, the more her heart became more and more upset.
She couldn't sleep on such a black night and just waited for her man to come back and talk.
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"What are you saying?" Second Brother was taken aback. Perplexed, he uttered.
Second Sister-in-law told him what happened tonight: "I want Liu Ni to go over and Liu Ni wants to go. However, her fourth aunt will not let her. Er Ni had nothing to say and Eldest Sister-in-law is looking for a husband for her. And she(LQH) ends up wanting to bring her to the capital!"
She even talked about salary, nice clothes, and wanted Er Ni to find a marriage over there.
Thought of everything for Er Ni. While her Liu Ni took the initiative to say that she wanted to go, she(LQH) just didn't let her.
When her second daughter came back and mentioned it before, she didn't take it seriously. But tonight this matter had made her feel really displeased.
She waited for Second Brother for the whole night just to tell him about this.
But obviously, she still didn't know her man well enough.
When Second Brother heard this, he became disgruntled: "You don't feel embarrassed? You want that lazy Liu Ni to go over?"
Compared with his woman who didn't have self-awareness, Second Brother knew exactly what kind of temperament his second daughter had.
It can be said she was lazy without boundaries.
In Second Brother's opinion, marry this girl off and be done with it in the future. Anyway, it won't harm his own family. Let others educate her. When she marries later, she will naturally become sensible.
So in terms of a five-star evaluation, this daughter, Liu Ni got a maximum of one star from Second Brother. It was because she was his own daughter, otherwise, there wasn't even one star.
And to let such daughter go to the capital to help in old Fourth's dumpling shop? Second Brother laughed.
"Her four aunt didn't let her go over is due to having eyes. What kind of person is Er Ni? And what kind of person is our Liu Ni? It's not that I dislike my daughter. Tell me, which part Liu Ni can compare with Er Ni?" Second Brother stated.
Out of anger, Second Sister-in-law hammered him: "What are you saying? Liu Ni is your daughter!"
"Even when she is my daughter, it makes no difference. Old Fourth's dumpling shop doesn't have it easy. Now they want to find a helper, they'll find a neat and nimble one. With how Liu Ni is. I won't allow it even if her fourth aunt agrees. Better not let her cause more trouble. It would be better for San Ni to go than Liu Ni." Second Brother said.
Second Sister-in-law responded: "Her fourth aunt also didn't mention San Ni."
"Isn't there Er Ni? Er Ni girl can do the work of two. What need is there for more? What kind of place do you think it is." Second Brother replied.
Second Sister-in-law was still irritated: "I think her fourth aunt is like that. She doesn't really highly look at our family."
"Come on. You had eaten the roast duck. Xia Xia was also arranged for you. Only when they comply with you and hold you up then it's all good?" Second Brother said.
In Second Brother's opinion, his woman was thinking too much.
He even wondered what happened to make her say old Fourth looked down on him. It can't be because of this lousy matter and think of there whatnot.
Second Sister-in-law spoke: "Really have to thank Fourth Brother for Xia Xia's matter. But don't you want to let Liu Ni go over there and find a husband in the future?"
"I say, why do you like to overthink." Second Brother couldn't help utter: "Liu Ni is like this. If she doesn't learn to behave, I will be wondering if she can marry out. She eats until not a drop is left but do nothing at all. And you still want her to find someone in the capital? Is your daughter inlaid with gold or jade? Why don't you just ascend to the sky?"
Second Sister-in-law's throat was blocked to half-death and uttered in a terrible mood: "I have never seen a father like you. Not wanting your own daughter to be well off!"
"That's right. If daughter can marry well, I will prevent her from marrying. It is better to be a down-to-earth person. Don't just think about flying before you learn to walk. How much ability one has is how much work one can take on." Second Brother stated.
After finishing talking, he ignored this woman and went to sleep on his own. She was really full and had nothing to do and became idle.
Second Sister-in-law was still dispirited.
Why was her daughter so unfortunate? Second daughter certainly didn't work very much but wasn't it all because eldest daughter was too diligent and had done everything. What else can she do?
From the way her second daughter was, she was suitable for a blessed life and don't need to work.
Early the next morning, Second Sister-in-law asked Elest Sister-in-law: "I went back early yesterday, and I don't know what I missed. In the future, is Er Ni really going to find a match in the capital?"
"Her fourth aunt wasn't serious. For a household like ours, to go to the capital to find a match? San Ni's mother, don't joke." Eldest Sister-in-law didn't take it seriously.
Second Brother just came out when he heard this, and then glanced at his woman.
Look at Eldest Sister-in-law's awareness, and look at his wife's. She's still not giving up.
Second Sister-in-law ignored her man's contemptuous eyes and said, "Is there really no vacancy? Liu Ni is a pretty good girl."
"Liu Ni is not bad, but Er Ni is a bit older. She has more leverage. Also, having such a young child going would make people say they're bullying the children. Back in those criticizing period, didn't some of the landlords commited child labor?" Eldest Sister-in-law answered.
"Own family. What child labor? It's just helping out." Second Sister-in-law responded.
"It's pointless to talk with me. It's her fourth aunt's affairs. How can I possibly decide?" Eldest Sister-in-law became impatient and uttered.
"I say, hurry up and go out and find someone to chat." Second Brother, who listened at the side, couldn't stand it anymore and sent her away.
Second Sister-in-law can only go out with a pout.
Eldest Sister-in-law looked helplessly at Second Brother and said, "Second Brother, I have to say a few words. Child's fourth aunt is looking for a girl to help them out. In fact, no matter who she sought, I won't have any objection. However, her Fourth Uncle and her Fourth Aunt gone over there and don't have it easy. They left their hometown and got no one around to help them. Our side goes over to help ou. Putting aside not giving much, they got to not create more busyness."
Second Brother still respected this sister-in-law, and nodded: "Eldest Sister-in-law is right."
"I heard from your eldest brother yesterday that this summer, Fourth Brother will take the parents over. From now on, it will definitely require Fourth Brother to take care of them. We can't reach there, so I let Er Ni go over. I was thinking that if Er Ni is free, she can go clean and cook for her grandparents." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, it's good to let Er Ni go there. I also watched this girl grow up. Like her sister, she is neat, nimble, and literate. Liu Ni is only that big and extremely lazy. Letting her do the housework at home is enough." Second Brother responded.
"I'm relieved that you don't blame me, Second Brother. I'm just worried that Second Sister-in-law will hold it to her heart and feel that her fourth aunt is biased to first branch." Eldest Sister-in-law said.
Second Brother smilingly assured: "She won't. She won't. All one family, what biased can there be."
Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything then.
As the eldest daughter-in-law, there were still some responsibilities. Making sure the family lives in harmony, so it will prosper and not let a scene happen for outsiders to see a joke.
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Lin Qing He was oblivious about this incident on the first day of New Year in the old Zhou family.
She and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't gotten up at this time. Third Brother Lin was a considerate person. He would usually arrive at around ten o'clock. Not too early.
On such wintry days, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai naturally sleep in.
The couple was still messing around in the bed. Laughing and joking, not one bit acting decent.
Zhou Qing Bai had a twinkle in his eyes and put his arms around his wife to embrace her.
"It's seven o'clock. Time to get up." But Lin Qing He still had a little self-awareness. After all, it was New Year. How can they sleep in so late?
At any other time, they can sleep in. At this moment, forget it.
However, the couple still took their time and didn't get up until half-past seven.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou slept in the next room. The two of them were chatting with others outside.
"Up now? Go brush your teeth and prepare for breakfast." Mother Zhou said.
After so many years, she became used to it and won't say a word.
Actually, Mother Zhou's heart actually ached for her youngest son and his wife.
They went to the capital to do their utmost. It wasn't easy. She heard that Fourth's wife had to prepare lectures until late every day, while old Fourth had to get up early in the morning to buy vegetables and open the shop.
How can the elderly not feel pained?
It was a rare opportunity for them to sleep more, so let them sleep more. Anyway. it was still early at the moment and there will be no guests coming.
Only neighbors, which weren't a problem.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went to brush their teeth and came over for breakfast together after they washed the bowl.
It was exactly ten o'clock in the morning when Third Brother Lin and his family came over.
After sharing sweets and snacks with their nephews and nieces, they let them go out to play.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai chatted to Third Brother Lin and his wife.
After greetings, Third Sister-in-law Lin asked, "Third Sister, do you think our family can risk opening a convenience shop?"
"You can, but it's a bit of a hassle. You have to be psychologically prepared. After all, these neighbors will inevitably have to put it on the tab. You should know whether to give it or not." Lin Qing He said.
At this time, convenience was very profitable. The business won't do badly.
Third Sister-in-law Lin nodded. She hadn't thought about the issue of the tab. After hearing this, she kept it in consideration.
"You did a year of business last year, you should have a grasp of it?" Lin Qing He directed at Third Brother Lin.
Third Brother Lin smiled: "It's very profitable to do business."
Don't look at how small these profits were, but if one accumulates it bit by bit and kept on going at it, it will not be less than the salary of working people. For example, the income during the winter was hundreds of yuans a month, which was higher than that of working people. That was more than a lot.
"Business is definitely profitable, but this kind of business will be eliminated. The reason why you can do this now is that many people still don't know the profit here. When they know, you won't be the only one. Also, people are watching you collect it. Believe it or not, they will copy you next year?" Lin Qing He said.
This made Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law both stunned.
Third Brother Lin recovered calmly, and said, "Since I can do it, others can do it."
Third Sister-in-law Lin looked worried: "What to do?"
Seeing that the situation at home had improved, she didn't want to let her home go back to what it used to be. The time when they can't even bear to eat an egg.
Even if it wasn't so generous now, at least for now, she was willing to scramble a few eggs every day and occasionally have a meal with meat.
"Sister, do you have any suggestions?" Third Brother Lin asked his sister.
"Go to the city to set up a shop." Lin Qing He watched this couple and answered.
"Go to the city to set up a shop?" Third Brother Lin and Third SIster-in-law Lin were both surprised.
"That's right." Lin Qing He nodded.
"This...how does it work? We are country folks. How can it be so easy to go to the city to open a shop." After all, Third Brother Lin was used to staying in the village and flinched.
Even if they have made some money now, but they were still got the blood of farmers. It wasn't easy to change their thought wave?
"Aren't your brother-in-law and I also country folk? Now we have moved our household registration to the capital." Lin Qing He reminded.
"With the way we are, how can we compare with you, Third Sister." Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.
"That's why I will not force you to move to the capital. As for the city, I think you have to buy a shop and settle down. It just happens that the shops aren't too expensive. In the future, you may not necessarily be able to afford it when you want to buy it." Lin Qing He said.
This was still the early days of reform. Many people were watching and have not yet to test the water. Still, people's noses were very sensitive. Once an opportunity is discovered, it is difficult to obtain a well-located store.
"Sister, once the shop is open, what should we sell?" Third Brother Lin asked.
"Isn't this easy? If there is anything you can eat in the countryside, you can transport it to the shop and sell it. But for the time being, it will be hard work for you. Wait for me to look around. If I can, I will buy a motorcycle for you. At that time, it will be more convenient." Lin Qing He answered.
Third Brother Lin gulped, and said, "Sister, I... I might not be able to buy a shop as I am short a lot of money."
Motorcycles, this was something that makes people's eyes blaze up. He had seen people driving them in the county city. It was very fast and majestic.
But at a glance, one tell it wasn't cheap. What need was there for it?
"Then won't buy the motorcycle first. As for the shop, I think it's a good time for you to buy it now. How much money do you have in your hands? I'll give you a consultation." Lin Qing He spoke.
Third Brother Lin had made a lot of money this year, but because they have built a new room for the children, there wasn't much left in the family.
Only three hundred or so.
"This money is definitely not enough to buy." Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai.
"Lend some to Third Brother." Zhou Qing Bai knew what his wife meant and said.
Lin Qing He looked at Third Brother Lin and stated, "Your brother-in-law said that he can borrow some to you. All in all, you can buy a shop. Tomorrow, my youngest sister-in-law and brother-in-law will come back as guests. Then I will enquire with them."
"Wait, Third Sister. Really, really going to open a shop in the city?" Third Brother Lin was still a little uncertain.
Even Third Sister-in-law Lin was the same.
"Aren't you stupid? Your brother-in-law is willing to lend you such a sum of money to open a shop. Do you want to collect chickens here for the rest of your life?" Lin Qing He said, "Listen to Third Sister. When had Third Sister let you suffer a loss? Only need to see if you dare to do it or not."
Lin Qing He really wished the best for her third brother. Her third brother wasn't the kind of person who forgets his roots when he develops. She also hoped that her third brother will live well in the future, instead of spending his entire life in the countryside with his back to the sun and face to the ground.
That was too tiring.
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"Her father, how about listening to Third Sister." It was Third Sister-in-law Lin, who bit her lips, said with determination in her eyes.
Others may cheat her family, but only Third Sister won't. She wished the best for her family.
If having a shop wasn't good, how could Third Sister make such efforts?
Moreover, the money was lent to buy a shop without a second word. This was really rare.
"You aren't as courageous as your wife." Lin Qing He glanced at her brother and said, "It's not like letting you go to open a shop right now. Buy a shop after the New Year is over. I won't leave until the tenth day. Before I leave, I will go to the city with your brother-in-law and buy you a shop."
It can't be helped. Her brother grew up in the countryside all his life. It wasn't easy for him to take that step. It was possible that he'll step back and retreat at any time. She had to help him.
"Okay." Third Brother Lin hesitated, only then made up his mind and nodded vigorously.
"With your nod today, you will be glad in the future." Lin Qing He comforted.
"Listen to your sister." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Third Brother Lin nodded.
"Before buying, you two should also go back and think about it. Do you want to do it? Although I strongly recommend you to open one and you won't do badly in the future, but I won't force you to do it." Lin Qing He continued on.
It was her own younger brother, she wants to help him. But the choice really falls on him.
After all, she spoke to this point.
Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin went back. Naturally, they had a good discussion. After all, this was not a trivial matter.
In the afternoon when Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin left, Mother Zhou spoke with Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai: "In the future, Da Wa's uncle is going to open a shop in the city?"
"I don't know their decision." Lin Qing He replied.
"If they open a shop, the whole family will go to the city? What about the work in the field." Mother Zhou asked.
"After opening a shop, the family must go there to live. At that time, find a bigger place, preferably with a backyard and very spacious. As for the fieldwork at home, it's simple. Transfer it to other people and can collect some money or some grain after harvest." Lin Qing He answered.
As long as her brother wants to go to the city, the rest wasn't a problem.
"Don't know if your brothers can open a shop in the city?" Mother Zhou asked Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife and replied, "Mother, you have to go to my brothers and ask them about this."
"That's right. You have to ask them about this kind of thing. I told my brother and my sister-in-law to go back and discuss it. For this to take off, it requires my brother's willingness to listen to me and do it. Mother, you want Qing Bai to go to brothers and sisters-in-law and tell them to stop farming and open a shop in the city?" Lin Qinghe said.
Mother Zhou unhappily muttered: "I saw you wanted Da Wa's uncle to go over so much and thought..."
"This isn't a problem. If brothers and sisters-in-law want to buy a shop in the city and open a shop, and if they are short of money, Qing Bai and I can lend some." Lin Qing He still left her some face and said.
"How can there be so much money to lend. Just let them figure out a solution by themselves." Mother Zhou shook her head.
Lin Qing He had no interest in continuing this topic with her and went back to the room to read a book.
Mother Zhou whispered to her son, "Is your wife mad?"
"She isn't." Zhou Qing Bai was clear about his wife. She won't be upset about this. Still, Zhou Qing Bai honestly said: "I asked my brothers yesterday. They all said they would farm the land and not open whatever shop. Mother, if you want to talk about it, just go tell them yourself."
Mother Zhou naturally hoped that the other three sons would do well, so she really went to ask.
However, Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother had no intention in that aspect.
All of them were going for household production. They were all ready to start a big project in spring.
When Mother Zhou mother came back, she was told off by Father Zhou again.
Mother Zhou quietly spoke: "From Da Wa's mother and old Fourth's meaning, it is really good to open a shop. So I was thinking of letting them try?"
"Try what? Current work isn't good? Now that the harvest is abundant, as long as one works hard, will they fare badly?" Father Zhou disgruntledly uttered.
"I know..."
Mother Zhou was interrupted by Father Zhou before she finished speaking: "What do you know? There's nothing work with Fourth's wife helping her brother. Also, Xiao Mei will also need her help in the future. So you don't worry about these shadowless things. If not, you will stay with me at home this summer and not go over there to make trouble."
"I didn't want to make trouble. I just happened to think of this. The brothers don't want to do it. I can't possibly force them to do it?" Mother Zhou responded.
Actually, Mother Zhou had a bad relationship with her maternal siblings.
But this was how most people were.
The relationship between herself and her siblings wasn't great, but she wanted her children to have a good relationship and take care of each other.
"Don't think about those shadowless things. You already at this age. Only so much good life left. Leave them alone. They are all in charge of their own affairs. Who will listen to you." Father Zhou said.
Mother Zhou said: "Alright, you old man, I told you that I know and you still go on."
"Fourth's wife isn't angry, right?" Mother Zhou whispered again.
In fact, Mother Zhou is a little afraid of this youngest daughter-in-law. After all, Lin Qing He was never blindly filial. She can shove back on the spot if the words were displeasing. She won't care whether she was her mother-in-law or not.
"What is there to be angry about? Do you think Da Wa's mother only got that bit of tolerance?" Father Zhou rolled his eyes.
Compared with his wife, Father Zhou's mind was steady like a pendulum.
With such high education and can raise the children so well, would she be so petty with his wife? Usually, if she minded, she would react on the spot and won't let it brew overnight.
Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't hold a grudge. She was indeed reading her foreign language books and courses.
Zhou Qing Bai went out to visit some relatives and friends.
After more than an hour, Lin Qing He came out to cook. Mother Zhou said diligently: "You're tired from studying. Let's have buns tonight. Mother will do it."
"Alright. Mother, steam the buns then. I'll visit Zhou Dong's house." Lin Qing He was delighted in her heart and said on the surface.
"Then come back early. Don't sit for too long." Mother Zhou let out a sigh of relief and nodded.
Lin Qing He grabbed a bag of candies and came to Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei's house.
Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei had already given birth to two. The first was a boy and the second was a girl. Now Cai Ba Mei had a third in her belly.
Have to say, this speed was also extremely fast.
Not to mention Zhou Dong, even Zhou Xi, who was married last year, got a big belly. She was close to giving birth. In a blink of an eye, both brothers and sisters were going to be parents.
It made one feel quite emotional.
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