Chapter 71 About Tuo

When the Yao family held a celebration, Yao Shula stayed at the old house with her younger siblings for three days.

I went there early in the morning and didn't get back until seven or eight in the evening.

Basically, I ate all three meals there every day.

Yao Shuxin and Yao Shuli were fine; apart from spending a whole day here on Sunday, they mostly just came over for a meal.

Little Tiantian was the happiest.

He never expected that other people's wedding banquets would be so much fun.

Not only do you not need to carry a picture frame anymore, you can also eat your fill every day, with meat at every meal.

Not only did he eat and drink his fill, but every day when he came back, he would also bring Grandma Zhou's washbasin a lot of bones that others had gnawed on.

Little Tiantian felt a little sorry for the washbasin; everyone else had already savored the clean bones, but the washbasin was still happily munching on them.

"When I grow up and have money, I'll buy you lots of bones to eat."

"It's the kind of bone with lots of meat on it!" Little Tiantian assured the basin as he gnawed on the bone.

...

Aunt Yao now has four daughters-in-law.

Zhong Xiaochun would also occasionally help Grandma Yao by bringing her food and other necessities.

Today I'll send some freshly steamed buns, tomorrow I'll send a pair of newly made shoes, or maybe some fresh scallions, ginger, and garlic...

In short, Yao Shula and the people at the old house were visiting each other more and more frequently.

She knew almost everything about the old house.

For example, the newly married daughter-in-law is no pushover; she has already subtly criticized Aunt Yao's family several times.

"Grandma said to let my mother-in-law figure out what to do herself."

Grandma also emphasized that all four daughters-in-law must be treated equally! Zhong Xiaochun and Yao Shula whispered to each other.

"Does your sister-in-law have a bad temper?" Yao Shula asked with a smile.

Zhong Xiaochun thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"No, not really! They talk a good game, but most of the time they just talk and don't actually do anything."

But Mom said it's okay if he doesn't move; let the fourth son do it.

Yao Shula responded with an "oh".

Indeed, my aunt is really trying her best to treat everyone equally.

"Shura, we don't know what kind of stall you'll set up."

"If you need any help, just let us know. My eldest and second sisters-in-law both said they'll come to help as soon as you ask," Zhong Xiaochun said with a smile.

Yao Shula quickly smiled and said she would definitely remember it...

...

Time passed day by day.

Yao Shula's stall is slowly taking shape.

First of all, the house on the vacant lot in front of Old Cao's courtyard has been built.

The three bright, large tile-roofed houses facing the street had large facades and windows, and the interiors were spotless.

In addition, the small shop that had previously blocked the construction of the house has also behaved itself.

As for who scolded them, Yao Shula didn't know. All she knew was that she received an extra twenty yuan in rent every month.

Also, the two sales clerks in the small shop were extremely polite to Yao Shula.

After the front yard was built, Yao Shula also asked the builder to repair the wall of her yard.

They added a layer of cement to the courtyard wall and embedded a lot of broken glass and nails in the top of the wall.

Yao Shuli and Xiao Tiantian saw it but didn't dare to say a word.

They both knew that they wouldn't be able to climb over walls so easily anymore...

...

Yao Shula calculated the time and even looked at the calendar at home.

Five more days until the auspicious day, perfect for opening the market...

Everything is ready; we're just waiting for the chessboards to be delivered.

Uncle Shu said last time that all that's needed is one last coat of paint, and once it's dry, he'll personally bring it over with some people.

Yao Shula waited with peace of mind for Uncle Shu to deliver the complete set of Kang Le Qiu (a type of ball game).

However, before the ball was delivered, Yao Shula had one more thing to do.

It was Saturday, and as usual, Xiaotian was supposed to go home this evening.

Yao Shula put Xiao Tiantian's teddy bear back together, and then put on the Luban locks that he was playing with.

"Tian Tian, ​​can you please help me out?" Yao Shula looked at Tian Tian very seriously.

When Xiao Tiantian heard that Yao Shula had asked him for help, he immediately became serious.

"Big sister, just tell me what you need me to do! I'll definitely do it for you!" Little Tiantian stood up straight and patted her little chest.

"Could you call your older brother for me?" Yao Shula whispered.

Little Tiantian responded with an "oh".

It's such a small thing, but he thought it was something big!

For example, the older sister might want to cause trouble for the person whose picture should be hanging on the wall, and then ask me to help carry the picture frame or something.

"Big sister, this is nothing, I'll call it when I get home tonight!"

"But big sister, what do you want with my brother?" Little Tian asked, blinking her big eyes.

Yao Shula was just about to suggest having him act as a shill...

But then I thought, Xiaotian is at a stage where she is curious about everything.

There are some things we shouldn't say too explicitly to Xiaotian.

"It's... what you told your older brother, it's about hiring someone."

The time will be five days later.

"You just said that and I knew it," Yao Shula said quickly.

Xiao Tiantian immediately nodded, indicating that she would definitely handle the matter well.

As for what his older sister said about the "planting" thing, although he doesn't understand it now, he'll definitely figure it out eventually.

My older sister said that as long as I talk to my older brother, he will understand everything.

I'm sure I can figure that out myself.

...

Ever since Yao Shula told Xiao Tiantian about the phone call, Xiao Tiantian has been thinking about the shill thing Yao Shula mentioned.

What is a "shill" situation?

Xiao Tiantian racked her brains.

Thinking back to what Yao Shula said about five days later, Xiao Tiantian suddenly had a flash of insight.

Five days later is the opening date of the stall that my older sister mentioned we should set up.

Xiao Tiantian immediately thought of many things.

When we lived in Shanghai, if a relative opened a shop, we would invite everyone to join in the celebration.

In addition, the host will not only treat everyone to a meal, but also to tea...

Is the "tray" you mentioned a tray or a tea tray?

Little Tiantian thought about it very seriously.

There will definitely be customers on the day my older sister sets up her stall, and she might have to treat them to tea.

Where should we put the teacups? They should be on the tray, of course!

But everyone's set of glasses and trays... seems quite old.

The eldest sister must have asked the eldest brother to bring over a set of teacups and a tray from Shanghai!

Xiao Tian was overjoyed, thinking how incredibly clever he was to have thought of that!

Sigh, my older sister is just too polite and doesn't want to trouble others. If she had just asked me directly, I would have just taken the teacup and tray set from my father's house...

However, if you buy it in Shanghai, you'll probably find a better-looking one.

So, as soon as Xiaotian got home, she ran to the study to call Lei Jingwu.

"Big brother, my sister told me to tell you to come here in five days and bring a nice teacup and tray!"

Lei Jingwu: "Huh? What did you say? Teacups and trays?"

"Yes! It's teacups and trays! They have to be nice, expensive, and something no one else can buy. Come early, my stall opens in five days!" Xiao Tiantian said seriously.

Lei Jingwu's mind went blank...