Those who had been persuaded by Ye Xiniu and Chen Daqiang but ultimately dared not express their opinions all breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, they didn't say anything at the time, otherwise they would have been fired as well.

Now that Ye Xiniu and the other three have been fired, four work positions will be vacant.

The villagers were instantly excited and brought gifts to the door.

Ye Caiping posted a notice directly in front of the workshop and her own house.

This means that the four vacant positions will be filled by selecting from the previous list of applicants, and the results will be announced on February 15th.

Ms. Wei originally wanted to talk to Ye Caiping about Ye Erquan's arrival at the workshop, but before she could even leave, Ye Daquan arrived.

He said Shunkelou wanted spicy soup, and asked her and Du to continue making the soup tomorrow, while he and Erquan would deliver it.

When Mrs. Wei heard that only Shunkelou wanted it, she was surprised.

Just one? That's far too few. How can they possibly sustain this delivery business?

...

The next day, Ye Caiping heard a joke.

It is said that Ye Xiniu went to Wangjia Village last night to drink with some people. On his way home, he was suddenly put in a sack and severely beaten by several men.

Afterwards, Ye Xiniu cried and begged to buy medicine from Doctor Zhao.

As for who the men who beat him were, the whole village just smiled and remained silent.

Ye Xiniu naturally knew who did it, but he was too ashamed to confront Chen Daqiang and the others.

In a fit of rage, he went to vent his anger on Liu Decai.

But Liu Decai was very slippery. When Baiweilou arrived yesterday, he knew something was wrong and quickly ran out of the village, hiding at some relative's house.

Ye Xiniu was so angry that he cursed and swore, but he couldn't do anything about it.

Ye Caiping just listened to these things as a joke; she was very busy.

Besides the workshop, there were also household matters.

Tomorrow is Ye Yong's big day, and the whole family is immersed in joy.

The Du family directly decorated the original room of Ye Erquan and his wife into a new room.

The large bed, wardrobe, table... all the furniture was brand new, handmade by Ye Yong's master craftsman, Wang Shuantou, as a congratulatory gift.

The Hu family was also busy.

Xiuxiu's mother was in a hurry to find Madam Quanfu.

This is the person who puts on the bride's hair when she gets married.

The woman of perfect fortune is blessed with healthy parents, children, a loving husband and wife, and harmonious siblings.

Xiuxiu's mother wasn't well-liked, so after searching around, she finally decided to find Tie Niu's wife.

Tie Niu's wife was picking vegetables at home when she agreed without hesitation:

“No problem. In fact, I was the one who arranged their marriage. After I finished combing my hair, I went to the Ye family for the banquet.”

Xiuxiu's mother was taken aback: "They invited you?"

"certainly."

Xiuxiu's mother felt something was off: "Speaking of which... on the day of the forced marriage, I went with you. Why didn't the Ye family hold a grudge against you and instead continued to associate with you? Not to mention the housewarming party, they even let you into their workshop."

Tie Niu's wife choked for a moment. Was her reaction time a little too long?

She sighed, "How could they not be angry with me? But they can't stop my family from making a living in the mountains!"

"Ye Xuan and Ye Peng's teacher was introduced by Jin Shan. If they dare to offend me, they will offend Jin Shan, and offending Jin Shan means offending Teacher Qian. Won't Ye Xuan and Ye Peng suffer a great loss?"

Xiuxiu's mother suddenly realized what was going on and felt a little annoyed.

No wonder they dared to do that; there was a trick up their sleeve!

Soon, the day of Ye Yong and Hu Xiuxiu's wedding arrived.

The Hu family—

Hu Xiuxiu had changed into her wedding dress and looked at Hu Xiaosan and Xiao Si with a surprised expression.

Over the years, she has saved up a little money, not much, only a few coins.

She gave one tael to her mistresses and used the remaining money to buy four feet of red cloth and rouge for makeup.

Unexpectedly, Hu Xiaosi returned with a wooden box. Upon opening it, he found a plain silver hairpin inside.

"This silver hairpin...where did you get the money to buy it?" Hu Xiuxiu was a little confused; she had only given them one tael.

“I borrowed one tael from Aunt Tie Niu,” Hu Xiao Si said. “Although this hairpin is small and light, it is still a silver hairpin, and my sister wants to get married beautifully.”

They didn't want their sister to be looked down upon by her husband's family.

After that incident, even though Yong-ge still liked his sister as always, his parents didn't mind. But his sister was still considered inferior when she married into the family.

The Ye family's life is getting better and better. If the veil is lifted and there isn't even a silver hairpin, my sister will only be looked down upon even more.

Hu Xiuxiu's eyes were red: "How can I borrow money?"

“Sister, you’ve forgotten, I have a job now! I can earn 750 coins a month, and I can pay it back in a little over a month,” Hu Xiaosan said.

Hu Xiuxiu looked at them.

My younger brothers have grown taller and darker, all from working in the fields, but they are becoming more and more capable.

Hu Xiuxiu nodded, thinking that Hu Xiaosan would receive a monthly wage:

"Okay, I'll accept this hairpin."

Hu Xiaosan and Xiao Si grinned happily, revealing rows of big white teeth.

Just then, Xiuxiu's mother rushed in.

Hu Xiuxiu quickly closed the box and placed it on the dressing table.

"Are you all ready?" Xiuxiu asked, noticing that her hair was still loose, but she had already applied rouge to her face.

Seeing her daughter in her red wedding dress, Xiuxiu's mother's eyes reddened slightly. After all, she was her own daughter, and she was getting married. Xiuxiu's mother was very reluctant to part with her.

He placed his hand on her shoulder and looked at his reflection in the mirror:

"My Xiuxiu is finally getting married. Once she enters the Ye family, you must win Ye Yong's heart, understand? When Xiao Si and Xiao Wu grow up, they can also work in the workshop."

Hu Xiuxiu was initially touched by her mother's reluctance, but upon hearing this, her face darkened.

"I don't understand this. Mother is capable, so go and catch it! If you want something, just tell me."

"Why is every word you say so sarcastic and barbed? Can't you speak properly?" Xiuxiu's mother was furious.

If she could speak, she would have done so long ago!

But when she arrived in front of the Ye family, she didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Her daughter isn't even married yet, and she's already favoring her husband's family in everything she says. Once she's married, she'll probably forget even her own surname!

Xiuxiu's mother clutched her chest; she had to stay calm! Yes, stay calm!

When Xiuxiu gives birth to a son in the future, she will be able to stand tall!

Then she can prove to the whole village that she did nothing wrong! Her daughter is guaranteed to give birth to a son! She's worth twenty taels!

Liu Liang got married, and the Ye family really got a great deal!

"Oh, everyone's here!" Tie Niu's wife came in with a smile. "Come on, let me comb your hair."

"Thank you, Auntie." Hu Xiuxiu smiled.

Tie Niu's wife was also very skillful. In no time, she had styled Hu Xiuxiu's hair into an exquisite bun, adorned with a few red velvet flowers, making her look incredibly beautiful.

Just then, someone outside shouted, "The groom is getting ready to fetch the bride! Is the bride ready yet?"

"Alright, alright!" Xiuxiu's mother quickly went out.

Taking this opportunity, Hu Xiuxiu opened the wooden box.

Tie Niu's wife quickly put the silver hairpin on her head and covered her head with a veil.

Before long, bursts of joyful music could be heard outside.

Hu Xiaosan and his gang blocked the doorway and played pranks on the groom before letting him in.

Ye Yong grinned foolishly, led Hu Xiuxiu out of the room, and bid farewell to Xiuxiu's mother.

Hu Xiuxiu was then carried onto the oxcart by Hu Xiaosan.