Lu Lin smiled gently: "Okay, Dad will collect it and send it to Yaya later. Yaya will definitely be very happy.
I'm free next week, so I'll take you to play with Yaya. Yaya said she'll take you to the river to catch shrimps, fish and crabs."
Niuniu nodded and said, "Okay, Dad, I'm already looking forward to it. I want to eat grilled crabs."
As a child, he could not wait until dawn to get a bowl of rice. He picked up small crabs, strung them on thin sticks, and roasted them over a fire on the spot.
It's authentic, aged and fragrant, and has a different flavor than those made and sold in the city.
What Niu Niu looks forward to most is going to the countryside. She gets along well with Yaya, and she will stand up for anyone who dares to bully her younger sister.
The people of the Lu family are so protective of their children.
Shengli has been much more well behaved in the past two years. He is still as tough as a charcoal and his grades have also improved.
Lu Changzheng also discussed with Lu Lin that he wanted to send him to the county town to study, have him live in his home, and pay him appropriate accommodation and living expenses every month.
Lu Lin felt that he was being too formal. As long as the kid could keep up with his studies, it would just be a matter of adding one more pair of bowls and chopsticks every day.
As for the boy, he just happened to live with Gangwa, Tiewa and the others. The three brothers were so close that they were almost wearing the same pair of shorts.
While eating, Tiewa said, "Dad, I have a few clothes that I can't wear anymore. You can bring them to Shengli. How often will he come to our house? I can give him free tutoring. I won't do it even if others invite me!"
The better his grades were, the more respected he was. He tasted the sweetness and acted very pretentious outside, but his true colors were revealed when he came back.
Gangwa choked and Tiewa glared at him, "Are you not convinced?"
Gangwa said perfunctorily: "I'm convinced."
That being said, he didn't look like he was blessed at all. Tiewa snorted, "It's good if you accept it. If you don't accept it, I'll beat you into submission."
Gangwa said amiably: "Eat it and accept your fate. You can't beat me."
His brain is not as good as Tiewa's, but Tiewa is not as strong as him. Everyone has some abilities.
Niuniu spread her hands and said helplessly: "Brother, shame on you, you are so old, and you are still bickering!"
Gangwa chuckled, "I don't bother to argue with him. Your second brother is a man with a heart as small as a needle."
Tiewa kicked him and said, "Shut up and stop slandering me. How can you be so capable? If you have the ability, don't ask me to tutor you. You are so arrogant. I think your head is stuck in the door, right?"
As the two of them talked, their eyes became red with anger.
Lu Lin slapped the table and scolded, "Okay, let's eat first. The nails and boards are endless."
The two of them snorted and turned their heads to the side.
He Miao found it funny, but she was too lazy to say anything. The two kids were more afraid of their father, so her words had no deterrent effect.
After the meal, He Miao collected the three children's old clothes, washed them all clean, and they still had a scent of Xiang's sister-in-law.
She has always been a picky person. People won't give her things that are not good, and others are not rag pickers.
Lu Lin waved his hand, "Then I'm leaving?"
He Miao smiled: "Go ahead, I'm going to buy groceries too."
As soon as Lu Lin left, she counted out a hundred yuan, looked at her two tall and slender sons, and said, "Boys, carry your backpacks and follow me. Today, we will go shopping. Tomorrow we will set up a stall in front of the school. Remember to bring your classmates to take care of my business."
Tiewa was a business-minded man. He asked, "Mom, what are you going to sell?"
He Miao touched her head and said happily: "Selling steamed buns."
Tiewa thought about it and suggested, "Mom, we can also sell soy milk and fried dough sticks. I will fry the dough sticks for you and Gangwa will be responsible for making soy milk. It won't affect my studies."
Niuniu pointed at herself, her pigtails swaying. "Mom, what about me? Can I help you? Niuniu is also very smart."
Tiewa said bluntly: "Niuniu is good at math, so she can get paid."
When Niu Niu heard this, she clapped her hands and was so happy that she almost jumped up.
"Yeah, Niuniu is going to collect the money. Niuniu also wants to be a boss. Mom, that's it.
He Miao was helpless: "Okay, I'll listen to you, but study is the most important thing. Your parents are still waiting for you to get into college. If you just want to get a good grade, we will be proud of you. You three are your parents' pride."
Tiewa said confidently: "Mom, I guarantee you'll pass the exam, don't worry about it. Let's go buy some groceries."
The family of four went out. Aunt Liu just came back with a basket in her hand. When she saw He Miao, she asked enthusiastically, "Xiao He, are you going out? Gangwa and Tiewa are getting more and more handsome, and Niuniu is also a little pretty. Come over and play when you are free.
By the way, did your grandma say when she would come back? I miss her a lot. My old sister went too far away. I have never been to that place in my life.
The place where the leader lives must be a good place. She is the most fortunate one in our compound."
Speaking of her mother-in-law, He Miao's face was full of smiles. "I just received a call from her. She said she missed you too and asked you to take care of yourself. She is doing well in Beijing.
She and my dad have set up a stall, and their business is going well. They should be back by the end of the year.”
Aunt Liu was surprised when she heard this, "Old Miao has started a business?"
She looked around and saw no one, so she lowered her head and whispered, "What kind of business is this! Is anyone catching anyone?"
People were scared in the past. Once they showed up, the Red Guards would bite them like dogs. If a profiteer appeared in a family, all the relatives would spit on you. They were really harmful to people.
He Miao nodded and said, "My mother said that we won't arrest them now."
Aunt Liu is not stupid. She smiled and said, "Are you going to work or to set up a stall? I don't see any vendors nearby."
He Miao said indifferently: "Let's set up the stall first. I'll let someone else take over my job for a few days. If business is not good, I'll go back to work.
As a person, you have to take the first step. I can’t do this job forever.”
Aunt Liu patted him on the back and said, "Why can't you do this for life? It's a stable job in the government, and there will be a pension in the future, so you don't have to worry about the rest of your life.
Going into business is too risky, but young people should be brave and daring. Your mother said so, so do as she said. I am not as broad-minded as your mother, so let’s not talk about it now. I’m going back to cook.”
Aunt Liu has never thought about becoming a self-employed person. Even if she separated her son from her husband, she still has the pension money he gives her every month plus her husband's salary.
Even if she only ate two taels of meat for every meal, it would be enough. For other families, such a life would be unimaginable.
She has already started living a retirement life in advance and doesn't want to struggle anymore. If she earns too much, her son will suck her blood. If she earns too little, her son will also gossip about her.
If you rely on the mountain, the mountain will fall; if you rely on people, they will run away. No one can be relied on. It is better to support each other with your spouse!
He Miao continued to walk out, while Lu Lin went back by ox cart. He caught the last one and it was still light when he arrived at the Qianjin Brigade.
The villagers who were eating saw him coming back, holding large bowls and shouting, "Xiao Lin, why are you back? Is there something you want to talk to your uncle about? Have you eaten yet? If not, come to my house for a meal. It's just some simple food."
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