He Mingzhe: Oh, I see. I understand what Father is saying. Hundreds of fortunes naturally mean a lot of wealth. That's really good!
Liu: Could that be what you mean? That scholar is truly something else! She thought it was just because there were no vegetables in winter!
The children exchanged glances, each understanding something from the other's eyes, and then buried themselves in their food! This worried Qin San Niang and the others greatly, fearing that the children would suffer from indigestion.
Mrs. Liu wasn't worried about that, saying the children would be setting off firecrackers later, and jumping around would help them digest the food. She just added, "Don't just eat dumplings; can't you see there are so many other delicious things to eat?"
"Luo Huan, come on over, let's all have some fun together, don't be shy." Seeing Luo Huan go to light the lanterns and close the courtyard gate, Qin San Niang quickly called him over. She was a modern person and didn't care about these rules. Liu Shi and the others were just ordinary farmers and were not used to being waited on.
"No need, Madam Qin, I'll go check the firewood in the kitchen first. You all eat first, I'll eat later!" Luo Huan replied with a smile.
He thought that if his parents, brothers and sisters were all still alive, it would be just as lively! It's a pity that he is the only one left alive in this world. He was originally despondent and planned to end his life so that he could go and find his relatives. But fate had other plans and he was bought back by Scholar He.
Come to think of it, I'm really lucky!
This family had originally fled here. Although they were not a wealthy or powerful family, they were also quite unruly, and all the family members were extremely kind.
Moreover, both Madam Qin and the strong man surnamed Gu were quite skilled. As for the most powerful one, he thought it was the quiet and unassuming Scholar He.
Luo Huan knew that he was a man of great ambition, able to know everything under the sun even without leaving his house. This must be what his uncle meant by "strategizing within the tent and winning battles a thousand miles away"! If he had been forced into becoming a servant at the beginning, then he was now truly willing to be a servant. Only if He Xiucai advanced further could he and his entire family rise to prominence and have the means to take revenge.
"Luo Huan, the fire in the kitchen is out, don't worry! Since Madam Qin has said so, come and eat quickly, we don't have so many rules in our family!" Liao Hongying said with a smile. At first, she was a little unaccustomed to the boy her husband brought back, but now she couldn't be happier!
Although Luo Huan is only fourteen years old, he is very shrewd! She can rest assured that her eldest son is in his care. In addition, if her husband goes out to take the imperial examination in a few years, he can also serve as Mingzhe's page. With Luo Huan by her side at the academy, she has nothing to worry about.
Hearing his mistress say this, Luo Huan had no choice but to nod in agreement and quickly sat down to the side!
The adults, on the other hand, began to eat and drink at their own pace. The wine was Fenjiu that Qin San Niang had taken out from her spatial storage. He Yingyuan and Gu Qingshan took a sip and praised it, saying that the wine was strong!
He Yingyuan seemed to be deep in thought. This wine was said to be brewed by Madam Qin herself. If that were the case, her skill was truly remarkable! Even in his previous life, he had only tasted such delicious wine during a banquet in the palace.
"Mrs. Qin's winemaking skills are truly remarkable! This wine is smooth on the palate, sweet on the finish, and has a long aftertaste—it's excellent! I wonder if she plans to open a winery; otherwise, it would be a real waste to have such talent!"
Qin San Niang had considered opening a tavern, but they were currently powerless and without influence. Even though she had a brewing recipe, she was afraid that if she acted rashly, she would suffer a terrible setback.
"Does Madam Qin perhaps believe that a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime?" He Yingyuan looked at Madam Qin's expression and instantly understood her concerns.
Qin San Niang nodded, "Brother He, we're new here, and it might not be appropriate if we draw too much attention! Besides, the children might all be taking the imperial examinations; what if it affects their future?"
As a mother, Qin San Niang felt that her son, Xiao Er, was capable of taking the imperial examination for the lowest degree, so she feared that her business dealings would negatively impact his future. Of course, she had her own ideas, such as finding a suitable partner to manage the business while she secretly collected the profits. For example, she considered Manager Si and Lan Yao, but neither of them were currently suitable candidates, not worth the risk for Qin San Niang.
Although Manager Si is a respected figure in He County, he is merely an illegitimate son who is not valued by his family and is subject to the control of the powerful clan. In contrast, Lan Yao is the legitimate son of the family and has more initiative, but he is too young, and Qin San Niang needs to observe him further.
"If Madam Qin is willing to do it, she certainly can!" He Yingyuan said calmly. Jiangzhou City would undergo a major change in another year, as would He County. If they could establish a relationship with the new prefect, opening a restaurant would be no problem at all.
He Yingyuan's words had a hidden meaning, and Qin Sanniang naturally had to accept this offer. "Then, Brother He, what should we do?"
We used this very cleverly, naturally bringing He Yingyuan into the ranks of partners!
Qin San Niang just couldn't understand why He Yingyuan, with so much wealth, still wanted to make money. Was it really true that money corrupts the heart, and greed is insatiable? But judging from his usual behavior, he didn't seem to love money at all! For men, besides money, what else is power? It seems she would have to observe him more closely in the future.
Upon hearing this, He Yingyuan's lips curled into an upward smile, clearly indicating his pleasure.
"Madam Qin, there's no need to rush. Right now, we should proceed cautiously and focus on planting crops first! With natural disasters and man-made calamities like these, we've finally had a moment to catch our breath, so it's natural to stockpile grain! If we encounter any more wars or famines, we can weather the storm safely."
Hearing this, Liu agreed wholeheartedly, "Third Sister, the scholar is absolutely right! We've suffered from a lack of grain, so we must start growing it!"
Wu Chunhua nodded in agreement.
Although Gu Qingshan could hunt, grain was expensive, and the game he hunted couldn't be exchanged for more than a few kilograms of grain, so he knew the importance of grain.
Although she couldn't fully understand He Yingyuan's meaning, there was an important signal in his words: Jiangzhou was likely to face a food shortage, so they needed to stockpile grain! ? She wondered if it was just her imagination, but when she said this, the other person gave her a meaningful look.
“Brother He is right. We’ve all had enough of the lack of food, so naturally we need to stockpile more grain.”
"Madam Qin is always prudent in her work, and wealth and prominence are only a matter of time!" He Yingyuan, confident in his long life and extensive experience, believed that someone like Madam Qin, who was both prudent and powerful, might not be a bad thing for her in this chaotic world!
Seeing that Qin San Niang was deep in thought, He Yingyuan was not in a hurry. The flood in Jiangzhou was expected to occur in the summer two years later, which was still a long time away. However, he was unsure if there would be any discrepancies. He planned to have people collect the grain after the New Year, which was also the reason why he kept Luo Huan by his side.
As a competent steward, Luo Huan's loyalty goes without saying. He is one of the people he can trust wholeheartedly and can still be entrusted with important responsibilities when the time comes.
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