Grandma Li lightly tapped the table and said, "Hmph! You think I don't know you have money? You can pay it yourself. When you sell the pig intestines, I'll give you more money if you don't have enough."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Xiuhong had no choice but to grit her teeth and count out fifteen coins from her purse.

"Here you go, Lili!" Zuo Xiuhong said with a pained expression.

Zuo Xiuhong had saved up this money for a long time, and she really couldn't bear to spend so much of it all at once.

This old lady, I wonder when she discovered she had money. Next time she'll have to hide it better.

Now, the family's earnings are all managed by Old Man Li and Old Woman Li, and they keep less for themselves.

When you need it, you can come to Grandma Li for it.

This is why Zuo Xiuhong insisted on starting her own business. No one, including Old Mrs. Li, would know how much they earned, and she wouldn't notice if they handed over less money.

Gu Lili didn't stand on ceremony, took the money from Zuo Xiuhong's hand and put it into her own money bag.

Seeing Gu Lili take the money, Zuo Xiuhong shamelessly asked, "Lili, how much do you think is appropriate for selling this pork intestine?"

Gu Lili took a deep breath and patiently said, "This piece of material can probably make seven or eight catties of braised pork intestines and blood curd. A set of pork intestines and blood curd costs about ten coins. Add the cost of the base ingredients, and the cost is fifteen coins. How about we sell it for about fifteen coins per catty?"

Gu Lili's price was also reasonable, considering that cleaning pork intestines is a very troublesome process.

The taste is indeed really good. Pork costs 30 coins per catty, and most people would definitely not be willing to buy it.

However, this pork intestine has a meaty aroma, satisfies cravings, and is so much cheaper, it will definitely sell well.

Upon hearing Gu Lili's words, Zuo Xiuhong immediately started counting on her fingers.

Then they could earn seventy or eighty coins a day!

Even if it's just going to each Donghai market, it's still more cost-effective than making candy at Gu Lili's house!

Seeing that Zuo Xiuhong was completely immersed in her own beautiful fantasy, Gu Lili hurriedly interrupted her.

"I've taught you how to make it. As for how you sell it, and whether you can sell it at all, that's your problem!"

If Zuo Xiuhong can't explain herself clearly, and then she doesn't make any money and comes back to cause trouble, that would be a real headache.

Upon hearing Gu Lili's words, Zuo Xiuhong quickly assured her, "How could that be? This pork intestine is so delicious, I'm sure it will sell well! Even if it doesn't sell, I certainly won't blame you!"

“Yes, Lili, don’t worry, your uncle will definitely do a good job!” Li Qingshan assured him repeatedly from the side.

Li Qingshan had no idea what Zuo Xiuhong was doing today, or rather, he hadn't expected her to act so outrageously.

Zuo Xiuhong had mentioned this to her when she was at home, but she was too embarrassed to say it.

That's why the situation became so ugly. Fortunately, Lili wasn't angry and even taught them how to make braised pork intestines. Regardless of whether they sold or not, Li Qingshan was still very grateful to Gu Lili.

"Since my eldest uncle wants to do the work himself, how about my third uncle helps me make the candy?" Gu Lili asked.

After dealing with Zuo Xiuhong's matter, Gu Lili asked Old Madam Li for more information.

Gu Lili's original intention was to help her maternal grandparents' family escape poverty, so no matter how outrageous Zuo Xiuhong was, Gu Lili still tolerated it.

After thinking for a moment, Grandma Li nodded and said, "Alright, let your third uncle come and help. Your eldest uncle and your grandfather can do some chores at home."

Anyway, I can't go selling pork intestines every day, so I'll leave the housework to the old man and his wife, Qingshan.

Zuo Xiuhong stayed at home, doing chores and cooking pork intestines.

Once the date for their visit to Gu Lili's house was set, the Li family left.

Gu Lili finally breathed a sigh of relief, hoping that Zuo Xiuhong would just sell the pig intestines properly and stop causing trouble.

With Gu Lili's house completed, the school was naturally built as well.

Han Mingyue moved into the school yesterday and is waiting for Master Yuan to start teaching.

The place where Gu Lili and the others originally lived has been demolished, and Yuan Fuzi's little thatched hut is being built in its place.

Gu Lili wanted to contribute money to help Master Yuan build the house, but he refused her righteously.

Although Master Yuan's house is not yet finished, it has been decided that he will start teaching tomorrow.

In Guzhuang, almost no children go to school, so if you want to study, you have to start from the very beginning.

Master Yuan and Han Mingyue had already discussed it. In the morning, he would give the children their first lessons, and after lunch, he would give Han Mingyue a private lesson.

"Erniu, although you don't need to go to school, Sigou is back, and I have to have him teach you. Whether you take the imperial examinations or not, you still need to know a few characters!" Gu Lili said to Gu Erniu earnestly.

Erniu was full of resistance when he heard Gu Lili say that Gu Sigou should teach the son.

He was, after all, his second brother, yet he was being taught by his younger brother. If his older sister, Da Hua, found out, wouldn't she laugh at him?

He felt that since he could already do arithmetic, there was no point in studying anymore.

Gu Erniu frowned slightly and muttered, "I'm not going to be an official in the future. I'll just follow my sister to do business and work in the fields. Why do I need to learn so many things?"

Gu Lili glared at Gu Erniu, and Gu Erniu immediately stopped talking.

Even if Gu Erniu was unwilling, he dared not disobey Gu Lili.

He forced a smile and said, "I understand, sister. I will definitely learn from Si Gou!"

Hearing Gu Erniu's promise, Gu Lili smiled and said, "Okay! From now on, Sigou will learn it every day and then teach you and Huanhuan!"

If it weren't for the fact that only boys could enter this school, Gu Lili would also like to send Gu Huanhuan to study.

It's better for girls to read more books; it will broaden their horizons.

"Okay, okay, I will definitely study hard under Master Yuan and teach you when I come back. But, sister, I will be a scholar from now on, so can you please stop calling me Si Gou?" Gu Si Gou said coquettishly.

My older sister had asked the tutor to give her and my second brother new names, but she hasn't called them out yet.

Having visited Donghai Town so many times, little Gu Sigou has gained a lot of knowledge.

Sometimes, when his sister called him that in public, people would secretly laugh at him, and he gradually realized how ridiculous his name was.

Gu Lili smiled and nodded, "Okay, from now on we'll use the name that Master Yuan gave you, Yan Yu!"

Gu Sigou nodded happily and replied loudly, "Yes!"

Seeing how happy Gu Yanyu was, Gu Lili turned to Gu Erniu and said, "Yun Chu!"

Gu Erniu's face flushed red, and then he nodded awkwardly.

The four of them burst into laughter, and their laughter carried to the academy across the street.

"Young master, let's go visit the Yongning Township Lord's house. They seem to be having a great time, I wonder what they're up to!" Yuanbao suggested to Han Mingyue, who was reading a book.