Chapter 11
Lu Shang was ready to persuade Jiang Wanning in every possible way, but she thought for a long time and nodded directly.
"You don't object?" Compared to the strong opposition he had encountered at the dinner table before, Lu Shang was surprised by Jiang Wanning's indifference.
Jiang Wanning lowered her eyes and said, "Since my husband has made up his mind, instead of arguing with you and damaging the relationship, I'd rather listen to your opinion. Besides, my husband has been thinking about making some money for more than a day or two, right?"
Lu Shang didn't remember what she said at all. The words flashed through his ears, and in the end, only two words remained -
Husband.
Since he opened his eyes and came into this world, even though he knew that he was married, this was the first time he heard Jiang Wanning call him like this.
Whether it was Lu Shang or Shang'er, none of these titles made his ears tingle, as if his heart was trembling.
Lu Shang slowly exhaled, looked up and was about to say something, but when he saw Jiang Wanning, he suddenly lost his words.
However, he didn't expect that his silence would cause Jiang Wanning to misunderstand.
Jiang Wanning's eyes darkened, and she entwined her fingers behind her back. She tried to keep her voice steady as she spoke, "I've seen some women in the village sewing at the embroidery studio in town. They could earn a dozen coins a month by doing a little before bed."
"I'm not very good at sewing, but if I just make some simple needlework, I can still do it. If I work harder, I can earn twenty or thirty cents a month, which can also help to supplement the family income."
"Of course I know this little money is just a drop in the bucket for our family. I'll go ask around and see if there are other ways to make money. I know our family is in trouble, and if you're willing to improve things, I'll always do my best."
"Don't worry, my dear husband. Our family is in trouble, and I will earn money to support you."
“…” Lu Shang was stunned.
——I make money to support you.
Those few words were deafening, resounding in his ears over and over again, much more powerful than the one or two words "husband".
He touched his chest and felt his heart pounding. It was hard for him to describe his mood at that moment. Maybe it was comfort, excitement, or something else.
He had lived for thirty years in his previous life, and had never been protected like this for even a moment.
Lu Shang really wanted to say yes and enjoy the feeling of being supported by someone, but——
He suddenly smiled, raised his hand and rubbed Jiang Wanning's head vigorously. Ignoring the surprise in her eyes, he raised his chin and said, "Why, I'm a grown man, but I still need a little girl like you to support me? Do you look down on me?"
"No, that's not what I meant..."
"I know what you mean." Lu Shang interrupted her and patted her shoulder. "I want to make some money, but it doesn't all depend on you. I want to take the scientific examinations without rushing, so I have plenty of free time."
"Let's take advantage of this time to exercise and find some money-making jobs. In three to five months, we can make a little money, right?"
Jiang Wanning was full of suspicion, as if she was judging the truthfulness of his words, and as if she was wondering why Lu Shang had changed his personality.
She had never worried about money in the past few years, but now she had to worry about money. She no longer had the freedom to make money, so naturally she didn't know how difficult it was for an ordinary farmer to save the so-called three or five taels of silver.
After a while, Jiang Wanning nodded slowly: "Then...how do we make money?"
"..." Lu Shang laughed awkwardly. "I'd also like to trouble Aning to find out more about how the villagers make money. Once you've found out, we can discuss it later."
Jiang Wanning wasn't disappointed with this answer. She responded obediently, turned her head to glance at the sky, and then said, "It's getting late. Dinner should be ready at home. Husband, do you want to go out to eat, or should I bring it back?"
Lu Shang shook his hands and feet. Although they were still a little sore, he insisted on getting out of bed thinking of his exercise plan.
Most of the dinner was leftover from lunch. Ma used the remaining marinade to stir together a bowl of wild vegetables, and the bitter wild vegetable stems became the most popular on the table.
Lu Xian took a bite of porridge and a bite of vegetable: "I'm not saying anything, but the dishes made by big brother are as good as those in the restaurant in town!"
"It's okay, it's just some braised food, not too much effort."
"Braised food?" Lu Shang's modesty attracted Lu Laoer's attention. Lu Laoer thought for a moment and asked, "Is it the kind of braised food sold in the town market?"
His words also reminded the others: "Could it be the braised dish I was thinking of?"
"I saw it once before at the village chief's house. Brother Daxi brought it back from town. It was just such a small dish with barely two pieces of meat on it, but it cost a full ten coins. Even so, many people couldn't get it."
For a moment, everyone at the table looked at Lu Shang, waiting for his answer.
"This... I haven't seen the braised dishes you are talking about, and I don't know if it is the same thing." Having said that, Lu Shang was very interested.
Just now he was discussing making money with Jiang Wanning, and now, in the blink of an eye, there is a ready-made business opportunity.
Lu Shang thought for a moment and said, "Dad, are you guys still going to town during this period? Give me a ride, I just want to go to town and take a look."
Before he could explain, Lu Lao Er already understood: "Are you going to buy paper and ink? Calculate how much money you need. I'll see if we have enough money at home. If not, you can go and borrow from the village chief as soon as possible."
Lu Shang opened his mouth to refute, but suddenly remembered something and changed the subject: "...Okay."
No matter how much money there was in the family, the only thing they never lacked was Lu Shang's tuition money.
Wang Cuilian was naturally very reluctant, but she also knew that as long as it involved studying, as long as she showed the slightest reluctance, Lu Lao Er and Grandma Lu would definitely turn their attention to her.
At times like this, keeping your mouth shut is the best option.
After dinner, Lu Shang and Jiang Wanning returned to their room first, leaving the remaining dishes for Wang Cuilian to clean up.
Originally, Ma was among the people who cleaned up, but today her daughter kept crying, so she didn't even have time to eat dinner and hurried to coax the child.
No words were spoken that night.
The next day, Lu Shang got up early to exercise as he said.
Lujia Village was still a bit cool in the early morning, and the unpolluted air was sweet.
Lu Shang stood in the yard for a long time, breathing in the fresh air. He waited until Jiang Wanning had washed and dressed, then called her over to him and said, "Can you imitate my moves?"
"Yeah." Jiang Wanning agreed.
Soon, the Lu family members who got up saw that the eldest brother, who had always been sickly, was doing something in the yard with his wife.
Sometimes he stood on one leg, sometimes he arched his back and stuck out his buttocks, looking funnier than the monkey performers on the street.
Not to mention the efficacy, it is not aesthetically pleasing anyway.
If Jiang Wanning hadn't been so obedient, someone else might not have been willing to play with him.
Lu Guangzong watched from the side for a while, but he couldn't help it anymore, so he covered his mouth and ran out quickly.
As soon as he left the yard, he lowered his hand and couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Hahaha!"
Of course, Lu Shang and Jiang Wanning could hear it too. In response, Lu Shang just snorted twice: "Ignore him, the little brat doesn't know what's good and what's bad."
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