After eating, Tangli went to Aunt Gao's house with a few white flour buns in his pocket.
When Tangli arrived, Aunt Gao was having dinner at home.
Aunt Gao quickly welcomed Tang Li in: "It's you, girl. You came just in time. Let's have dinner together."
Aunt Gao's family consisted of three people, two elderly people raising a granddaughter, fifteen or sixteen years old, who was mute. The girl was a little timid and glanced at Tang Li timidly.
There were three of them, and their dinner consisted of a bowl of bran-fried steamed buns and a plate of pickles. It was a very simple meal.
"Aunt Gao, I'm ready to eat. I brought you something." Tang Li said as he handed a cloth bag to Aunt Gao.
Aunt Gao took it, and the warmth was particularly noticeable even through the cloth. When she opened it, she saw four large white steamed buns made of white flour.
Aunt Gao's eyes widened: "Girl, this..."
These white flour steamed buns are really good stuff. Only the rich families in the village can eat them. Why did Tangli give the steamed buns to her family?
"Aunt, I steamed it tonight. You can try it. I have something to do at home, so I'll go back first." Tang Li waved his hand and ran away.
Aunt Gao held the four big steamed buns and said, "Why did this girl send such good things? This girl is also very thoughtful. She will take it to heart if I help her a little."
Aunt Gao was reluctant to eat the steamed buns, so she put the three away and took out only one and handed it to her granddaughter.
"Orchid, eat."
Lanhua took the steamed bun, broke it into two halves, and gave one half to Uncle Li and the other half to Aunt Gao.
"Ahh." She couldn't speak and could only make an 'ah' sound.
Uncle Li's face was sour: "I'm tired of eating these big steamed buns. I used to eat them every day, and just looking at them makes me want to vomit! I won't eat them!"
Aunt Gao pinched her granddaughter's face and said, "You're full, Lanhua, eat some."
…
Wei Qing ran out every day with one limp, and came back covered in sweat every day.
Half a month later, he pulled Tangli out with a mysterious look on his face.
"Wife, come with me to see something!"
Wei Qing brought Tang Li to the outside of the house. When Tang Li took a look, he was stunned.
In the past half month, the house has changed so much. The gate of the yard has been installed, the wall has been built, the hole in the yard has been filled, and a layer of sand has been laid neatly. The wall has also been coated with a layer of mud and sand, and the roof has been turned over. The whole house looks brand new.
Isn’t Wei Qing too capable?
Wei Qing felt happy when he saw his wife's satisfied expression.
"Wife, how are you?" Wei Qing asked.
"I like."
Wei Qing tapped his cheek, the implication of which was very obvious.
Tangli stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the cheek.
That kiss was like a dragonfly touching the water.
Wei Qing looked left and right, and seeing no one around, he lowered his head and pecked Tang Li on the lips.
The young wife's mouth was as sweet as if it were covered with honey.
The house has been renovated, and the next step is to recruit people.
Tangli spread the word that he wanted to recruit embroiderers, with a daily wage of fifty cents.
When the women in the village heard about this, they all came in droves.
"Wei Qing's family, is it really fifty cents a day? Are they trying to trick us?" They didn't quite believe it.
They only earned five cents a day by digging wild vegetables, but these fifty cents were ten times more, enough to buy a pound of pork.
"I'm not lying to you. If you embroider a qualified purse, I'll give you a commission of fifty cents!" Tang Li said.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. If they embroidered one a day, fifty plus fifty would make a hundred. Isn't that too much money?
"Then what are your requirements?" Their voices were a little anxious.
"It has to be good at embroidery and the work has to be done carefully. We'll have an interview later, and anyone interested can participate."
Those who can do a little embroidery signed up for the interview.
Tang Li asked Madam Su to help select the candidates, but Madam Su blushed and declined. She seldom went out and hadn't interacted with many people in recent years. She felt embarrassed to be asked to select the candidates.
"Sister-in-law, the people we choose will work for you in the future, so they must suit your taste. Their temperament and abilities must all be to your liking." Tang Li said.
Doctor Su also said, "Yes, Madam, show us the same energy you had back then."
"Sister-in-law, isn't it just about choosing a few people to take care of a few people? You can do it!" Tang Li encouraged.
Fu Qing straightened her back in encouragement: "Okay!"
Tangli conducted the interview in a very formal manner.
She put a table in the new house, and Fu Qing sat behind the chair. Those who wanted to work came into the room one by one and showed their embroidery to Fu Qing. Fu Qing then asked a few questions. By the end of the day, she found five suitable ones.
The five women went away happy.
Fu Qing stretched lazily.
"Sister-in-law, you are awesome." Tang Li gave her a thumbs up.
When Fu Qing was interviewing, she had watched from the side for a while. Fu Qing had an aura of authority, a bit like the executives Tang Li had met in the city, very much like a leader. Doctor Su was a miracle doctor, and Mrs. Su's embroidery was so good, she must be no ordinary person.
Fu Qing felt embarrassed and looked at Tang Li shyly.
"Sister-in-law, you must be thirsty after talking all day. Come, have a glass of water." Tang Li poured a glass of water for Fu Qing.
When they stood up and prepared to go back, they saw Aunt Gao pulling a pale and skinny little girl in. The little girl was timid and held Aunt Gao's hand tightly.
"Girl, that..." Aunt Gao found it difficult to speak.
"Aunt Gao, just say what you want to say. It's okay." Tang Li said.
"Girl, I heard you were looking for embroiderers, so I wanted to let Lanhua try. Well, you don't have to pay her, can you let Lanhua learn something?"
Aunt Gao was truly worried. Lanhua was mute, a bit slow-witted, and timid. She had been engaged to someone from a neighboring village, but that family found someone better. They wanted to break off the engagement, but they didn't want to risk gossip. So, they spread rumors about Lanhua, saying she was lazy, mute, and stupid. They even made up stories about her foolish behavior, like urinating in the street, and made them sound real. Then they called off the engagement, but it was called off. Because of all the gossip, Lanhua couldn't get married.
Fortunately, she and the old man can still support her now, but she and the old man are half buried in the ground. When she and the old man are gone, what will happen to this granddaughter? This embroidery work, I learned a skill, at least I won't starve to death.
However, Lanhua'er is mute and has never learned embroidery, and Tangli doesn't know whether to...
Aunt Gao was feeling very nervous.
Tangli walked in front of Lanhuaer. Lanhuaer was about the same age as her, but a head shorter than her and very thin.
"Lanhua, do you want to learn embroidery?" Tangli asked, "You have to be willing to learn to do it well. You need patience and perseverance. We will only hire you if you say yes."
Lanhuaer plucked up the courage to raise her head, looked at Tangli, and nodded firmly.
Tang Li smiled, touched her head, and looked at Madam Su: "Sister-in-law, what do you think?"
Fu Qing smiled and said, "Then stay."
She had also experienced despair, and it was Tangli who pulled her out of despair. Now looking at Lanhuaer, it was as if she saw herself back then, and she also wanted to extend a hand to Lanhuaer.
After the people were settled, Fu Qing began to teach them embroidery. This process was equivalent to pre-job training.
Lanhua didn't know how to embroider, but she was very hardworking. After a few days, her hands were covered with dense needle holes.
Fu Qing saw it and nodded secretly.
In fact, all others can do is give you a hand. If you want to live a good life, you have to seize opportunities and rely on your own efforts.
Lanhua is a pretty good girl.
…
As the New Year is approaching, Tangli plans to take her four children to the town to buy some New Year's goods.
Of the four children, except Xu Jue, the other three had never been to the town. When they heard that they were going to the town, the three children were very happy.
Even the usually calm Dabao ran over and grabbed Tangli's clothes, asking several times. After getting Tangli's affirmative answer, Dabao ran into the room again, dug out his favorite piece of clothing, and planned to wear it to the town.
Tang Li turned around and saw Wei Qing busying himself with his head down. He swung the hammer with much more force, and the muscles in his arms were bulging.
"Husband." Tang Li called out.
Wei Qing lowered his head and said in a muffled voice, "It's okay. You guys can go to town. It's okay to leave me alone at home. Don't bother with me. I can handle it on my own."
Tangli was almost amused to death by his sulky and angry look.
"I originally chartered an ox cart and planned to go with my family. Since my husband doesn't want to go, forget it." Tang Li said.
Wei Qing suddenly raised his head, his tiger eyes flashing with light as he looked at her.
Didn't his wife intend to leave him alone at home?!
His wife didn't mention it to him and just took care of the four babies. He thought his wife completely ignored him!
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