Back in the courtyard, it was already dark. The family had finished washing up and gone to their rooms to rest. Xu Mengyao gently pushed open the door and looked out into the courtyard. Father Huang was sitting alone on a stone bench, the sparks of a burning cigarette flickering in his hand. She poured a cup of hot tea and gently brought it to Father Huang.

"Dad, why aren't you asleep yet so late? Did you have a fight with Mom?" Xu Mengyao asked as she handed him the teacup.

Huang's father looked up at his daughter and sighed, "Girl, you have quite a sharp eye. Did you know that your mother wanted to move here?"

She nodded and confessed, "I know. It was actually my idea."

When Father Huang heard this, the cigarette in his hand trembled slightly. He pointed at Xu Mengyao and said helplessly:

"Why are you telling your mother this? It's not that simple."

"Dad, I've thought this through carefully. Jin Liang's words yesterday made me realize that if we continue to live so crammed together, it's not only inconvenient for us, but it'll also make them feel even more uneasy. My aunt and my younger sister are always vying for work, and my uncle and my younger brother are bored at home. This isn't a solution. We've solved their housing problem, but in the long run, they need a stable source of income."

Father Huang was silent for a while, then slowly lit another cigarette.

"How could I not understand? But jobs aren't that easy to find. Our family can only afford their basic expenses. Do you have any ideas?"

"It's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. I want to give my mom's snack stand in front of her school to my aunt, and then let my uncle and aunt take over my snack shop."

Father Huang looked at his daughter in surprise: "Are you saying that we have to give up both of our businesses?"

"Not only that, we're also giving them our house. Of course, it won't be free. Once they've saved enough money, they'll have to pay us a certain transfer fee. They'll also have to pay their own monthly rent for the house at the mine. This way, they can truly become independent, start their own business, and no longer feel the embarrassment of living under someone else's roof. And Grandma will feel more at ease."

"Transfer fee? What is this?" Father Huang looked confused.

Xu Mengyao explained: "It means returning the money we invested previously. If you use our house and space, you should also give us some money as a token of your appreciation."

Father Huang nodded thoughtfully: "Have you told your mother about this?"

Xu Mengyao shook her head. "I didn't say that much. If you agree, I'll tell her. Mom will definitely have no objection. After all, this way she can live with us and run a business in the school store without being exposed to the wind and sun like before."

Huang's father gave a wry smile. "That's good for everyone, but I'll have to ride my bike back and forth. Come back with me tomorrow and explain this to your uncle and the others."

"No problem, Dad. As for your travel issue, I've thought about it. We'll go to Pengcheng and buy a motorcycle for our family. That way it will be more convenient for you to travel back and forth, and you can ride it to Pengcheng to buy goods in the future."

Father Huang was stunned when he heard this, then he laughed and scolded:

"You...you're just waiting for my approval, girl! You're setting a trap for your father!"

The father and daughter smiled at each other, and the yard under the night sky became more warm and harmonious.

The next day, he couldn't wait to follow Huang's father back to the mining area. As soon as he stepped into the gate of the family compound, he saw Zhang Xiaomei busy wiping the table in front of the snack bar.

Xu Mengyao's heart moved, and she turned to Huang's father and said, "Dad, I have something I want to talk to Xiaomei about. You go home first, I'll be back soon."

Zhang Xiaomei heard her voice, put down the rag in her hand, and came forward with a smile: "Wenjuan, long time no see! I heard you went to the provincial capital. What do you want to talk to me about?"

Xu Mengyao got straight to the point: "Xiaomei, would you like to transfer to a school in the city and go to school with us?"

Zhang Xiaomei's eyes widened in surprise when she heard this: "Ah? Why are you talking about this all of a sudden? School is about to start in a few days."

"It's not that there are too many people at home. My parents are also planning to move to the city with us. You just need to tell me, are you willing to go with me?"

Zhang Xiaomei thought about it and nodded firmly: "Of course I want to be with you!"

Xu Mengyao felt warm in her heart and smiled, "Okay, then you just get ready and wait for my news."

When they got home, everyone had been waiting in the living room for a long time. Father Huang gestured to everyone and asked Xu Mengyao to come and explain the situation.

"Wenjuan, tell us what you think."

Xu Mengyao stood in front of everyone, cleared her throat, and began to explain her plan:

"My mother is planning to move to the city to live with us so that she can take care of my grandpa and his family. This means someone will need to take over the two snack shops at home. My auntie makes the best sauce and is also very good at making noodles. She can take over my mother's breakfast stall at the school gate.

My aunt's Sichuan noodles are authentic and delicious, perfect for the snack bar in our compound. From now on, all the profits from these two food businesses will belong to you, and grandma can help take care of things if you need them. This way, everyone will be able to settle down in the mining area in no time."

The eyes of the aunt and the younger sister lit up when they heard this, and they could hardly believe their ears:

"What? This profitable business is given to us?"

Xu Mengyao nodded:

"Yes, we're family, so we should help each other. Only when you're well can grandma and dad rest assured. But even brothers should settle accounts. I can let you run these two profitable businesses, but after you save up some money, you have to subsidize us with the money we spent on materials and equipment."

She then detailed the specific arrangements:

"Also, our house will belong to my uncle's family from now on, but you will need to pay the five dollars rent every month. And my room will also be kept for my dad to stay in occasionally.

Xiaomei will also go to school in the city, so her house will be temporarily given to her uncle's family to live in, and they have to pay Xiaomei five yuan in rent every month. And Brother Hu's family also has to pay one yuan in rent every month for the room where they store their snack cart.

After hearing this, both the uncle and the younger uncle expressed their agreement:

"It's only right! You're giving us this free business, which is a huge advantage for both of us! Don't worry, as soon as we save up the money, we'll give it to you!"

"That's right, that's right. Not only does it give me a way to make money, but it also gives us such a nice house to live in. Just renting it out is not enough. You can all move in and use these new furniture. We can slowly buy more of them later. And this phone is so expensive, so move it all in."