Chapter 389: Team up with Liu Cuihua and Lei Lao

Shen Qing watched Liu Cuihua from the corner of his eye. Seeing that the time was right, he asked, "Cuihua, do you want to go together?"

The many women who were chatting all turned their eyes to Liu Cuihua, their eyes full of shock.

No way, Cuihua actually wants to go to the capital without eating or sleeping well?

Liu Cuihua was stared at by everyone, her rough cheeks from the wind and sun turned red, and she stammered, "No, I'm too old to go far away.

Besides, there is a lot of chores at home, and if I go out, there is no one to do them. There is also a whole family to feed, so I have to cook... "

Not only Shen Qing understood, but everyone else understood as well.

Cuihua gave so many reasons, none of which meant she didn't want to go. They were all because she couldn't go, and the reason for not being able to go was because of family matters and her family members.

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in laughter, saying, "What's the age difference? Look at how old Granny Qin is. Didn't she come here from Qili Village, a thousand miles away, last year?"

Regardless of whether it was forced or voluntary, it was a long journey, right? And it was successful! "

"Yes, we were on the road for several months last year, and this trip to the capital is only ten days. Don't even think about the lack of work during the slack season, even if it were busy, your Lei family doesn't have any fields, and you don't go into the mountains to hunt during this season. What kind of work do you need to do?"

"Yeah, isn't it just cooking and washing clothes? They can wash their own clothes, so just cook a bite and make sure they're full. Besides, several of your family members work at the brush workshop, so they get lunch, so a bad dinner won't affect their work."

Now is the breeding season. Unless there is no food to eat, hunters will not hunt if they can. The Lei family follows the ancestral teachings very strictly. Only when they have time to come down and help during this period can they realize that the Lei family is very idle!

"Since you have nothing to do and want to go out, the time is short and the people here are all acquaintances, why not go? It's hard to find such a good opportunity now!"

Shen Qing didn't even need to persuade her, everyone was talking at once, and Liu Cuihua's eyes were full of excitement.

Shen Qing was extremely impressed. No wonder some merchants were willing to pay for favors when buying things. They must be able to see the effect.

Liu Cuihua was very tempted by the free advice, so wouldn't the one that costs money be even more useful?

Shen Qing added one last salvo: "If you're worried about Boss Lei being at home, why not take him with you? Anyway, you have nothing to do now and you can still earn some money."

The two men are less than forty years old and are in their prime. Although they are considered old here, one is a hunter and is agile, and the other is nimble, can cook and wash, and is diligent. Going out together is not a burden but a help. They can definitely form a team together!

She only looks at ability; age is not the only criterion.

Liu Cuihua waved her hands hurriedly, "No, no, how can I ask for wages!"

The wages for going out were a full 100 coins, the highest in the village, and who in the village didn't know that? She had originally wanted to go out and see the world, to see the different prosperous scenes. Not having to pay was fine, so how could she earn money?

It seemed as if she was trying to take advantage.

Shen Qing made the decision and said, "How about this? You two will only get one salary. Is that okay with you? Go back and discuss it. If it's okay, we'll pack up and leave together."

He added, "It's definitely not as comfortable out there as it is at home, but compared to last year on the road it will definitely be much better, so don't worry too much."

The areas around them where they fled were full of hungry disaster victims, they were afraid of the unknown, and they were worried about the future. It was a luxury for them to get a good night's sleep. This time, they went to the most prosperous capital city, where they had money, equipment, vehicles, and strong soldiers and horses. Naturally, it was a world of difference.

Liu Cuihua didn't need Shen Qing's refills, and she wasn't worried about suffering on the road!

She had never been to the mountains to hunt, but the head of the family went there many times every year. How could sleeping in the open air be comparable to the deep mountains and old forests?

She smiled and replied, "Okay, I'm not worried. I'll go back and ask."

Liu Cuihua hurried back and disappeared in a moment.

The women who stayed behind exclaimed in surprise, "The Lei family is perfect for going out! They're good hunters, very agile, and sharp. They can camp in the woods at night without having to worry about wild animals scurrying out."

"Not only that, we have busy farming, growing medicinal herbs, fertilizing the crops, weeding, and watering them... We only have a little free time in the winter. The Lei family doesn't farm, so they only need to hunt in the summer and autumn.

Hunting doesn’t last forever, there are breaks in between, so it’s perfect for going out.”

"Shen Qing, did you intentionally ask Cuihua to go? Did you realize that their family is suitable for you a long time ago?"

Shen Qing: .....She said she really didn’t see it in advance, do you believe it?

She was just thinking about Lei Dafu. Why not take Cuihua and Lei Laoda with them? That way, Xiaoyu could get to know three people at once when she went out.

Consider whether you are suitable for living together.

"Of course, there's nothing my sister-in-law doesn't know. Otherwise, why would she ask Sister Cuihua to go with her, but why would she bring Brother Lei along?"

“Yes, yes, yes!”

"I see!"

Shen Qing: ...What did you see? She didn't mean that at all.

However, the true meaning cannot be expressed, so it can only be misunderstood.

*

Shen Qing was still a little worried after leaving the entire household to Jiang Xiangnan and Jiang Shui.

She was not worried about Jiang Shui taking care of Huahua and her sister, because they were being taken care of by a woman who was very skillful and had been with them for several months. They had gotten used to each other in all aspects, and a woman was arranged to be in charge of their three meals a day. Xiaoshui only needed to accompany them.

She was not worried about Jiang Xiangnan managing three workshops. The three workshops were already on track and were all staffed with experienced veterans. The third workshop only needed to check the goods on time.

The one thing she was worried about was Ah Bing. According to the original estimate, if everything went well, she would be able to return home in mid-to-late May. She was afraid that she would have something on her mind when she returned and there would be no one to discuss it with. However, no one else could replace her in this matter, so she could only make her trip more compact and try to come back as soon as possible.

Secondly, they were worried about the safety of the village. Jiang Xiangnan, the oldest child in the family, was only nineteen years old. In China, he would be a high school student or a freshman. They were afraid that if something serious happened, they would panic and not know how to deal with it.

She went to find Mr. Jiang Ying to help take care of the child.

The two of them agreed without hesitation, allowing her to go out and expand the market without worry.

While I was packing, the fifth day of May came.

It is very important to eat rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival.

In the past, when I was in Qili Village, I would just symbolically exchange or buy two kilograms of glutinous rice, wrap a few rice dumplings, and share them with the whole family to celebrate the festival.

Those who are particular about food will put a few red beans or a red date, while those who are poor will simply omit it and not celebrate the festival.

It’s the first Dragon Boat Festival in Hulu Village. The villagers not only want to celebrate it, but also want to celebrate it in a lively and grand manner!

The whole village was ready two days in advance.