"Don't worry! Although there are many imitations on the market recently, our family was the first to make a name for ourselves, and our customer traffic has stabilized. Moreover, Aunt Ping will be introducing new products in the future. I estimate that I can earn at least 20 taels a month, not much less."

Hu Xiaosan thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll take this money first."

If Xiao Si continues to earn this much, he'll keep the money for himself. If Xiao Si's income declines, he can still use it.

He would also occasionally take out some money to secretly give Xiao Wu and a few others special meals.

Seeing that Hu Xiaosan had accepted the money, Xiao Si finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn't afraid of his mother finding out about the money. His third brother was much more discreet; if he didn't want to talk, no one could pry him out.

Third Brother is honest, not stupid; he knows how to hide the money.

The two brothers left the room and took Xiao Wu and a few others with them to Qiaotou Village.

After paying this month's tuition, the three little ones can start school the next day.

After becoming apprentices, the group went to see Hu Xiuxiu.

As soon as Mrs. Du saw them, she immediately served them fruit platters.

Hu Xiaosi gave Xiuxiu one tael of silver: "Sister, Xiaowu and the others will be going to study here from now on."

“Mother will definitely not prepare breakfast for them. Although many people in the village only eat two meals a day, I think they can eat three meals a day and grow up properly.”

“When they passed by, my sister would give them an egg or a steamed bun every day.”

Before Hu Xiuxiu could speak, Du said, "It's just an egg bun, why do you need money?"

"That won't do. Even brothers need to keep clear accounts."

Hu Xiaosi knew that only by paying money could they achieve long-term success.

Madam Du laughed and said, "Alright. You little rascal, you're so clever and quick-witted at such a young age."

"Hehe, I learned a lot at the storefront. The more people I served, the more skillful I became."

Mrs. Du sighed softly; she both liked and felt sorry for Hu Xiaosi.

I like him because he's naturally likable, and he's made so much money for the furniture workshop.

What's heartbreaking is that at an age when he should be innocent and carefree, he has to see through the ways of the world and be forced to grow up.

Du said, "But one tael is too much. It's just breakfast. A few hundred coins will suffice as a token."

After some discussion, it was decided that they would give him 300 coins each month.

After resting for a day, Hu Xiaosi returned to the prefectural city.

The three of them, Xiao Wu, started school.

Every morning when I passed by Ye Daquan's house, someone would be waiting at the door, giving each of them an egg and two meat buns, or an egg with a meat pie.

Sometimes it was Hu Xiuxiu, sometimes it was a servant in the household.

The three little ones eat as they walk, ensuring they get plenty of nutrition every day.