The two little kids who were eating snacks seriously hid their snacks as soon as they heard the sound.
The speed was so fast that Jiang Ning was dumbfounded.
It seems that this speed was developed after a long period of practice.
After all, whenever Aunt Hua came to the Jiang family, she would bring something back.
However, this was the first time Aunt Hua came to the Jiang family after Jiang Qiufang fell into the water.
The Jiang family also realized their true colors because of the incident of Jiang Qiufang falling into the water. Old Man Jiang was particularly disappointed with Aunt Hua, so gradually the relationship between the two families was not as good as before, and Jiang Weimin also hated this aunt very much.
First of all, they come to our house just to ask for something in return. Every time they come, they either take a little bit of this or a little bit of that. In short, they come empty-handed and leave with a lot of things.
Secondly, I thought it was not easy for a widow to take care of three children, so I helped if I could and didn't bother with them.
But who knows how many times they have bullied Jiang Ning behind his back, and now they want to get benefits from the Jiang family. How can such a good thing happen?
As soon as Aunt Hua entered the door, she saw the Jiang family sitting together looking at her, and she didn't feel embarrassed.
He grabbed a chair and squeezed out Jiang Wei, who was sitting next to Jiang Ning, and said insincerely, "Ning girl, why didn't you tell your aunt that you were back? They heard that you came back with so many bags, and you didn't even ask your little brother to help bring them back for you."
My younger brother is Aunt Hua's youngest son. Due to her doting, the sixteen-year-old younger brother has become lazy and ignorant.
Because she was extremely patriarchal, the housework and farm work were usually done by her two sisters and Aunt Hua. Her younger brother did nothing at home. He just played here and stayed there every day. This good child was ruined by Aunt Hua.
Her husband died in an accident very early. Aunt Hua did not remarry and raised three children by herself. Old Man Jiang saw that it was not easy for her as a woman. The two families were relatives, so he took good care of her family and would send some of the food from home to them. However, they thought that the Jiang family would treat them well and resent them. Aunt Hua and the others thought that it was natural for the Jiang family to treat them well.
"Ning girl already has a brother, why does she need help from others?" Jiang Weimin choked.
Aunt Hua's expression didn't change when she heard this: "Wei Min, you are becoming more and more skillful in your words. I am your aunt after all, and how can my younger brother be someone else? Aren't we all family?"
Jiang Ning secretly observed that his cheap aunt looked calm and composed, as if she had not previously falsely accused Jiang Ning of eloping with a strange man.
Aunt Hua ignored their expressions and continued, "Ning girl, I heard that you made a lot of money in the city. Now your grandparents are enjoying the good life with you. It's a pity that I have a bad life. Your uncle died early, and I raised three children with great difficulty. Now they are grown up, and your younger brother will get married in a few years, and the pressure is getting greater and greater. After the Chinese New Year this year, can you take your cousin and her husband out and let them work with you?"
The cousin and cousin-in-law she was referring to were Jiang Qiufang and Li Ergou, who also got married in December this winter.
Aunt Hua is really thicker than a city wall. She still expects Jiang Ning to take them out to do business. It's a nice thought.
Before Jiang Ning could say anything, her aunt beside her spoke up: "Sister Hua, Miss Ning just left home. The money she earns is just enough to make ends meet, how can she take care of anyone else? Let's talk about it when she's settled down."
Most people can understand the subtext, but I don’t know whether Aunt Hua is pretending to be confused or she really didn’t understand it.
"It's okay. The two of them just went there to help Ning lay a good foundation. If there's money, we can all make it together."
Jiang Ning sneered, "Aunt, what are you saying? I'm not doing charity. I can only barely support myself now. If my cousin and her husband pass away, we might not even be able to afford food."
After hearing this, Aunt Hua knew that Jiang Ning was unwilling to take them, but there was no need to worry, as she still had a backup plan.
"In that case, just wait until Miss Ning is stable, and then your cousin and the others will come to you for help." Aunt Hua looked honest.
Jiang Ning: “…” There’s no way I can lead them.
Seeing that none of the Jiang family members liked her and she hadn't gained any benefit at all, Aunt Hua had to leave in shame.
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Soon it was the market day on the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month. Jiang Ning had already prepared the braised dishes on the 25th. This time he added a lot of new dishes, such as chicken legs and pork belly. However, Jiang Ning also did not give up the pig offal, eggs and vegetables that he had sold in the city before.
The sky was still gray in the morning and the moon was still hanging on the treetops, but Jiang Ning's three siblings and Chen Yan set out for the market. After all, this was the last market of the year, so today was also the day when the most people came to the market, so they had to go early to get a good spot.
It wasn't too early when we arrived at the market. They found a place with a lot of traffic and set up their stall. It was still the same as usual, and you could try the food before buying.
Gradually, more and more people came to the market. Chen Yan opened the barrel of braised food, and instantly a strong aroma of braised food filled the noses of the people around him.
Many people stopped at Jiang Ning's stall.
"Big sister, what are you selling? Why does it smell so good?" asked a big brother wearing a woolen hat and a big cotton jacket.
"Brother, this is the braised dish from the city, it's really delicious." After Jiang Ning said that, he brought up the braised dish that Chen Yan had cut in advance and motioned for them to try it.
The eldest brother picked up a piece of pig offal and tasted it: "Hmm, it tastes pretty good. How much is this?"
"Meat dishes are all 60 cents per pound, vegetarian dishes are 20 cents per pound, and braised eggs are 15 cents each." Jiang Ning said with a smile.
Jiang Jianguo and Jiang Weimin, standing nearby, heard the price and felt their hearts race. They wondered, "Who would buy this delicious stew at such a high price?" It seemed like making so much stew today was a waste.
Fortunately, it is winter and the temperature is relatively low, so the braised dishes can be kept for a while without going bad, and the whole family can barely finish them.
While Jiang Jianguo and Jiang Weimin were still worried about how their sister's braised dishes would not sell out and all of them would be left at home, Jiang Ning had already opened his business.
"Okay, it's New Year's Day anyway. You've worked hard for a year, so today I'll buy some braised dishes from the city and take them back to try. Give me a pound of meat, half a pound of vegetables, and a braised egg." The eldest brother quickly handed a dollar to Jiang Ning.
After Jiang Ning took the money, he gave the older brother 15 cents in change. Chen Yan also quickly packed the braised dish and handed it to the older brother.
At this time, the people around also tasted the braised dishes that Chen Yan had cut in advance, and took out money to buy some braised dishes from the city.
"Big sister, come here, this is the first time I've tasted this. Give me half a pound of meat and a pound of vegetables."
"Me too. I want two eggs, half a pound of pork belly, two chicken legs, and half a pound of potatoes."
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