When Yan Qi heard this, he ran away.
"He just came back to the house not long ago. What do you want him to do? He can't do anything on this rainy day." Yan Bingfa didn't know what was wrong with the old woman and why she had to say it now.
Zhou smiled complacently, "I'll give you a scare later. Shufeng, go to the yard and shout, asking your second uncle and the others to come over."
This was a family conversation. Seeing how serious she was, Yan Bingfa became curious. "What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?"
When Yan Dashan came, he was still a little dissatisfied, "Mom, I just woke up a little warm in this quilt, what do you want me to do?"
"Just sit down for a while and wait for your brother to come."
Dashan looked at Yan Bingfa, "Dad, what's the matter?"
Yan Bingfa ignored him.
Not long after, Yan Dahe came over with Zhang, "Mom, what's the matter?" They put down their hats and found a place to sit down.
Zhou asked the children to go back to the house to play, "I called you here today because I have something to tell you, but it's a good thing. It's about making money." She smiled.
Everyone looked at her with a puzzled expression.
"Chun Xiao has a business to make a living. Tomorrow I have to deliver something for someone. If you two brothers can deliver it successfully, you can each get 2 taels and 4 cents. Do you want to go?"
When they heard this, they were dumbfounded. "Mom, are you kidding me? 2 taels and 4 qian for just one delivery? How can this be like gold falling from the sky?"
"What's going on here? You'd better explain it clearly. You're still keeping us in suspense at this time. What's wrong with you?" Yan Bingfa also became anxious after listening to this.
Zhou then recounted Chunxiao's charcoal-making story to the family, even going so far as to explain the previous incident when she went to sell eggs while the other person was selling charcoal. "I've already explained the whole story. It's up to you to decide whether to help or not. Chunxiao is actually trying to help you. Otherwise, where else would you find such a good opportunity? She also said that this isn't the only time, but if you're willing, she'll give you 20% of all the charcoal sales income. The reason she didn't tell me at the beginning was that the charcoal-making process is too complicated. I watched it today, but I couldn't grasp it at all. If I don't control it well, a whole day and night of work will be wasted."
"Mother, mother!" Da He was a little confused at this moment. "You said Chun Xiao can make charcoal now, and can make money from it, right?"
"Didn't I just make it clear?"
"Is this charcoal really only 60 wen per catty? Then wouldn't these two hundred catties be worth several taels of silver? This is more profitable than raising piglets." Yan Bingfa was a little unconvinced.
"What do you mean by a few taels of silver? It's twelve taels of silver. Two taels is 2 taels and 4 cents. Chunxiao has already calculated it."
"Mom, if it's true, then our little sister is going to be rich." Tian was very excited. Although Zhang didn't say anything, her expression showed uncontrollable joy.
"Mom, we have to do this job. What a great opportunity." Dashan was no longer sleepy. "Two taels and four cents, that's half a pig."
"Then you all agree to help."
"It would be foolish not to help such a good thing. Not to mention that we have money to share now, we have to help her even if it is her own business."
Zhou had been delighted, but now she sighed. "She went to town today and I saw she was in a mess. She was bathing and cooking when I saw her. It's a good thing I went. She was planning to come over to see us, but I don't think she could have recovered in that state. Chunxiao has had it tough too. It's raining and she has to stand in the cold wind all afternoon just to make charcoal. I don't know how much rain will fall tomorrow. If it rains heavily, I'm afraid you won't be able to go. The charcoal will get wet and be useless."
Everyone frowned, "Mom, what exactly is this rule?"
"I don't have any rules. If it rains lightly, you can help deliver them. If it rains heavily, forget it. What rules can we have?" She glanced at Tian and Zhang. "Chunxiao bought two bolts of cloth and said she wanted to make coats for everyone in the family. But right now, they don't have enough cotton. So, I'll bring over some cloth and a few pounds of cotton. You can make the men's clothes first to save them from getting cold while working outside. Chunxiao said she'll buy all the cotton as soon as possible. Then everyone will have enough."
Tian and Zhang were delighted to hear this. They hadn't expected that they would benefit from their sister-in-law's help. "I know, mother."
"I've finished talking about this matter. I'm going to stay at her place for the next few days and help take care of her." She looked at Yan Bingfa and said, "I'll go later."
"Go ahead. You need to take care of her. I'll go with you later to get the charter from her."
"Big brother and I will go too. We need to talk to Chunxiao about how to handle this tomorrow."
"Okay, let's go together." Zhou looked at everyone and said, "Don't spread this around. You've all been keeping it a secret. If I find out who's spreading the news, there won't be any good things like this again."
They all laughed and said, "Mom, everyone makes a fortune quietly. If you tell others about it, you'll get yourself into trouble!"
"That's good to know." Zhou then took out another four taels of silver from her pocket and gave one tael each to Tian and Zhang. "This is what Chunxiao brought back and asked me to return to you. Keep it well. When she asked to return the money, I thought it was just a polite remark. I didn't expect she had it in mind." She gave the remaining two taels to Yan Bangfa, "Find a chance to return this money to Yan Laowu."
"I never thought that Chunxiao is the most promising one in our family. She's really capable." Dahe said this with a hint of pride, "She accomplishes great things without making any noise."
"Who said it wasn't? Last time we went to sell eggs, I was so envious of others selling charcoal and making money. Who knew my daughter would succeed right away? I felt so relieved." Zhou couldn't help laughing. "I won't say any more. I have to go now. Otherwise, her clothes will be left to dry. Are you guys coming with me now?"
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