Chapter 34 Sister-in-law, it's so nice
Mu family.
"I didn't expect them to be quite capable. I'm afraid they cost ten taels of silver for so many things! If I had known they could catch and sell fish, we wouldn't have separated our families." Deng said sourly.
Mu Qingfeng: "You said ten taels of silver, they have only been selling fish for a few days, how can they earn so much?"
After hearing this, Mrs. Deng became excited: "Then where did they get the money?"
"Then how do I know? We are so mean to them, and you still expect others to tell you how to make money? Now that the families are separated, stop provoking them!" Mu Qingfeng advised. In fact, he had advised him many times in private.
Don't go too far. After all, it's pitiful for you to have nephews and nieces without a father and a mother. But if you try to persuade them too much, no one will listen, and they will become numb and don't bother to care.
"No matter where they get the money, they can definitely make money by selling fish. I have observed that they took a lot of fish out in the morning and didn't come back with any fish. This means that the business is good and they have all been sold out. There are still small fish to eat every day."
If it's not finished, I'll give it away." Speaking of this, Mrs. Deng felt even more sad, because Zhang Wei never gave the fish to her, but gave it to outsiders.
"Okay, don't think about it, doesn't the Tong family sell this? Can't we just buy one too?"
After the couple negotiated, Mrs. Deng went to Tong's house, Mrs. Fan happened to be there, and the grandmothers and sisters each ordered a fishing basket.
In the evening, Mrs. Hong delivered ten eggs and two handfuls of dried beans, with a smile on her dark face: "Five families have placed orders today, and two families over there have also placed orders."
Of course Zhang Wei knew what Aunt Hong meant by placing an order, and she also knew who the two companies she was talking about were referring to.
After the separation, they did not deliberately avoid fishing, selling, and eating game. The second and third bedrooms of the Mu family were right next to theirs, so they naturally knew about it. Now that they saw the young couple buying so many things back, they were naturally envious.
So Zhang Wei was not surprised that they went to Tong's house to buy fishing baskets.
"That's really congratulations. As time goes by, people from other villages will probably come to buy fishing baskets." Zhang Wei reminded.
"Uncle Tong and I think so too, so we plan to make up more of them in the next few days. Anyway, the elders in my family can do it." Aunt Hong was very excited when she talked about this, "Thanks to
I'm sorry, this thing isn't worth much, so I'll give you something to eat."
The things are not particularly valuable, but Zhang Wei likes to deal with such people.
Early the next morning, Mu Feng went to the mountain first. Now it was Zhang Wei who was making money and taking care of the family's livelihood. Mu Feng felt very uncomfortable. He was the head of the family. Girls couldn't enjoy the blessings along with them. How could they still do it?
Why should she have to work hard to earn money to support her family? Therefore, she has to earn money and support her family.
Before entering the city, Mu Feng brought back three fat rabbits. They were still alive, but the fur didn't look very good. He estimated that they could be sold for two hundred coins.
The whole family packed up, took the rabbit and a big bucket of fish, and made a donkey cart into the city with the red lady. The three little kids looked particularly excited.
After entering the city, Mu Feng went to contact a private school for them. Zhang Wei and Aunt Hong guarded the stall with their three children.
Today's business is even better than usual, everything is sold out at almost half past ten.
"Auntie, I'll take them to buy some clothes. If you're busy, go back first."
"Okay, you leave the bucket and I'll take it back to you." Madam Hong said with a smile.
"Then I'll trouble you."
After thanking Mrs. Hong, Zhang Wei took her younger siblings to the shop where they bought clothes yesterday. The shopkeeper recognized Zhang Wei at a glance. After all, he was not well-dressed, but he bought several taels of silver in one go.
It had only been one night, and it was difficult for the shopkeeper to remember.
"Pick out two pairs of clothes and shoes for each of my siblings."
"Okay! Madam, please sit here and wait." The shopkeeper also knew that Zhang Wei was not a very rich man, so the clothes he picked were made of ordinary materials, not fancy, and suitable for them to wear in the countryside (nothing to belittle country people)
I mean, it’s just that if you have to work in rural areas, you definitely can’t wear silks and satins to work in the mountains and fields, and their current economy has not reached the point where they can wear brocade clothes, so I would like to explain).
"Sister-in-law, this dress is too small." Mu Yun said, "Buy a bigger one so you can still wear it when you grow taller next year."
"I'll buy you new ones next year," Zhang Wei said. "The shopkeeper only has this one and takes three sets. The rest of them do the same, three sets per person."
When they heard that they were getting three sets, the three little guys became anxious. Mu Yu said, "Sister-in-law, there are too many. One set is enough. I can wear the rest of the eldest and second brothers."
Most farmers are like this, they just pick up the small ones that are too big to wear.
"Sister-in-law has money, so we have to spend what we should. Shopkeeper, pack it up."
"Okay!" The shopkeeper took out his abacus and dialed the numbers, "Chenghui will give you one, two or eight cents of silver."
When they heard about one or two eight cents of silver, the three little guys suddenly felt heartbroken.
Nine sets of clothes and six pairs of shoes were sold at once. The shopkeeper was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. In the past, he thought that the farmers were too busy, but he didn't expect this one to be so cheerful. He quickly packed the clothes and shoes.
He also gave Zhang Wei a delicate purse.
"Okay, let's go to Wa City to meet up with your elder brother, and then go have something to eat together."
At this point, the street is already very lively. There are also many snacks such as candied haws, sugar figures, etc. on the street, and shouts and shouts are heard one after another.
How can children not be curious? Especially those who have never been to the city and have never eaten. Although the three of them tried to restrain themselves, Zhang Wei still saw the desire in their eyes.
Zhang Wei bought four skewers of candied haws on a stick without hesitation, one for each person. The three Mu Yun brothers and sisters were a little flattered. You looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't dare to take it. Candied haws on a stick is a luxury product for a family like them!
"It's rare to come out, but I have to eat and play. Take it." Zhang Wei put the candied haws in their hands, fearing that they would be embarrassed to eat, so she took the lead and set an example, opening her mouth and biting down.
They were still children after all, and now the three of them couldn't bear it anymore.
When Mu Feng saw them, there was a picture like this: the cheap wife and the cheap siblings were walking side by side and eating candied haws in the same movement. Even their expressions were synchronized, and the scene was inexplicably joyful and warm.
Mu Feng instantly thought that if he had a child, would Zhang Wei be like a big child and take their child to play freely on the street? Wait, why would he think of their child? He must be crazy.
Got it!
I ate another bowl of wontons in the county seat before returning to the village.
Mu Yun, Mu Yu, and Mu Xue felt like they were still dreaming.
Never thought that there would be such a day, wearing new clothes, eating candied haws, and delicious chicken wontons...
Well, sister-in-law, that’s great...
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Chapter completed!