Chapter 73: Are you kidding me?
Mrs. Xu Zhang glared at him, "What are you talking about? Do you have two pieces of money in your hand and are you making a fool of yourself? You can't keep it?"
Xu Laosi was not annoyed even after being criticized, and said with a smile, "Mom, I am so capable, and as the elder brother, I can't lag behind. I will go out and see if there is any small business that I can start, since I am at home anyway.
Eating is a waste of food. If I can find some suitable business, I can also make a little money. In the future, when the children grow up, they will need money everywhere..."
"Go out and go wild! Every year during the free period, you can't stay any longer, so you have to go out for a wild ride. Only then will you feel at ease and go wild. I tell you, you must come back within three months. At home,
The grain needs to be harvested. If you don’t come back before the harvest, I won’t break your legs!” Mrs. Xu Zhang said fiercely.
Xu Laosi got Xu Zhang's permission and looked at Xu Youde again.
Xu Youde didn't say anything.
Among the several sons, the fourth is the restless one, and he is used to it.
Fortunately, this son is eloquent, and there is no big danger when he goes out. He always says that he goes out to make money, but every time he can't make much money. Sometimes he doesn't even have travel expenses, so he has to ask Mrs. Xu Zhang for it. Mrs. Xu Zhang
If he didn't give it, he would borrow it, and all the money would be charged to the old Xu family's account.
This year he has some extra money, so he no longer has to ask Xu Zhang for travel expenses.
The second person in the family stays at home all year round, and the only one who works diligently in farming is the second child.
The eldest son is a scholar, and the family studies and makes a living in the county town. He only comes back to the old house during holidays or when there are important events.
The third child is a home-in-law son-in-law, so naturally he rarely returns to his parents' home.
The fourth child was restless and would go out into the wild whenever he had free time. He said he was going out to make money, but in fact he didn't earn a penny back.
The fifth child was young and unmarried. A few years ago, he learned blacksmithing from a blacksmith in the county town. The blacksmith master had a wide range of skills and often took the fifth child to remote places to make extra money. Once he was away for a year or two, he could not get in touch with him.
That kind of thing, I can't even get in touch with him, let alone talk about going home.
Xu Laosi was pleased with the permission and said, "Okay, Dad, Mom, I'll go out for a walk tomorrow. I promise to make some money and come home this year."
Luo Che pursed his lips and said nothing.
As long as she stutters, she doesn't care where her man goes or what he does.
Anyway, men say that they go out to make money, and if they make money, they will have delicious food, and she will not lose.
In addition, she couldn't stop Xu Laosi. This Xu Laosi was a fool. He would attack her when he lost his temper and hit her hard. If he wasn't at home, she would be beaten less often.
That's how Xu Laosi's matter was settled.
Xu Laoer also said, "Mom and dad, my free time is here. I plan to go into the mountains every day and hunt to see if I can try my luck."
The men in the mountains mainly farm, and when they have free time, they go into the mountains to hunt or something to supplement their family income.
Naturally no one objects to this.
Xu Zhang was the first to approve, "Yes, you have to pay attention to safety when hunting and don't go into the mountains. It's best if you can gain something. If you don't gain something, don't take risks."
"I can save it, mother."
Then, Mrs. Xu Zhang said, "It's time to have some free time soon. Your sister made loquat paste to supplement some household expenses. Now she has more money. The pig pen in the backyard has also been repaired. I plan to buy a piglet."
Come back and feed it. During the Chinese New Year, we can sell half of the pig and eat half of it ourselves. With so many people free, there is no problem in taking care of a piglet. Old man, what do you think?"
Xu Youde became the hands-off shopkeeper, "It's a little piggy, and it's not expensive. You can do whatever you want."
The two taels of silver that Xu Jiaojiao paid to him were confiscated by Xu Zhang.
You can buy a lot of piglets.
A pig only costs more than two taels of silver per head.
When the children heard that half a pig could be killed and eaten during the Chinese New Year, their mouths watered.
"Okay, milk, we can go collect pig grass every day and come back to feed the pigs! We promise not to be lazy!"
"Wow, our family hasn't fed piggy for several years. I remember feeding piggy before. When the pigs were killed during the Chinese New Year, the big fat meat stewed with radish was delicious. And every time the pigs were killed, my uncle and the others would come back to eat them.
I drank pork bone soup with pork and took away a lot of pork..."
"Ahem! Wulang, why don't you talk so much while eating!"
"Big fat pig, we're going to feed the big fat pig, that's great!" Korokuro's saliva started to drip down uncontrollably.
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When adults hear about feeding pigs, they all smile.
Especially Luo Shi, he couldn't suppress his joy, and he would probably wake up laughing even in his dreams at night.
There are few people in the village who feed pigs. Most people just feed a few chickens. There are very few people who feed more than ten chickens.
Just two old hens, laying eggs and so on.
Raising large livestock, such as pigs, sheep, and cattle, is rare. Only landlords have cattle and sheep.
Ordinarily, those who can afford to feed pigs are wealthy households.
At the end of the year, there is hope for life. During the Chinese New Year, you can kill the New Year pig and have a full meal of pork.
Xu Jiaojiao also echoed, "I think it's okay. I've bought a piglet now, and it will be raised just in time for the New Year. It can be used to kill the New Year pig."
"Well, when you grow up, you will give us Jiaojiao more than half of it. Those who don't contribute money or effort and just want to exploit the family all day long will never take away a piece of New Year's pork this year." Xu Zhang snorted coldly at Xu Youde deliberately.
Xu Youde knew who she was scolding, forget it, he didn't have the same level of understanding as her womanly nature.
Everyone was very happy, talking and chattering.
"Auntie, let me tell you, our house has been repaired. We have an extra cabinet in the house where we can store clothes. Our kang has also been renovated to make it more spacious, and curtains have been added.
, you can put it down whenever you want, and put it away whenever you want, it’s very convenient.”
"We also have an extra cabinet in the house, and the rat holes in the house are blocked. We don't have to worry about leaks or rats when we sleep at night."
"Auntie, your new clothes are so beautiful. Can you touch them for me? I washed my hands before eating." Korokuro said with a snotty nose.
Xu Jiaojiao was amused by these children. These little cubs were not as afraid of her as before.
When she first traveled through time, all the children in the family were afraid to get close to her, especially Xiao Liulang. When Xu Jiaojiao gave him something to eat, he was so frightened that he cried and begged her not to poison him...
After such a long period of hard work, the little beans finally accepted her a little and became a harmonious family.
Seeing Xiao Liuzi's hand that wiped his nose and was about to touch Xu Jiaojiao's new clothes, Xu Zhang slapped the table and said, "Just eat properly when you eat. Don't make trouble for your old lady. My new clothes are also for you."
Can you touch it?"
Chapter completed!